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| 27.11.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 411/698 |
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27.11.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 411/698

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P8_TA(2019)0053

Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the EU, Greenland and Denmark *

European Parliament legislative resolution of 31 January 2019 on the proposal for a Council Decision on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union, including relations between the European Union, on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, on the other (‘Overseas Association Decision’) (COM(2018)0461 — C8-0379/2018 — 2018/0244(CNS))

(Special legislative procedure — consultation)

(2020/C 411/59)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2018)0461), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2018)0461),

| — | having regard to Article 203 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C8-0379/2018), |
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having regard to Article 203 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C8-0379/2018),

| — | having regard to Rule 78c of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 78c of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (A8-0480/2018), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (A8-0480/2018),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, in accordance with Article 293(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; |
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| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to substantially amend the Commission proposal; |
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| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments. |
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Amendment 1

Proposal for a decision

Recital 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (6) | This new Decision should highlight the specificities concerning the cooperation with Greenland,
  such as the objective
  to preserve the close and lasting links between the Union, Greenland and Denmark,
  the acknowledgement of
  the geostrategic position of Greenland, the importance of
  policy
  dialogue between Greenland and the Union, the existence of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Union and Greenland and the potential cooperation on Arctic issues. It should
  respond to the global challenges allowing for the development
  of
  a proactive agenda and the pursuit of mutual interests, in particular,
  the increasing impact of climate change on human activity and the environment, maritime transport, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, as well as research and innovation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(6)

This new Decision should highlight the specificities concerning the cooperation with Greenland,
  such as the objective
  to preserve the close and lasting links between the Union, Greenland and Denmark,
  the acknowledgement of
  the geostrategic position of Greenland, the importance of
  policy
  dialogue between Greenland and the Union, the existence of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Union and Greenland and the potential cooperation on Arctic issues. It should
  respond to the global challenges allowing for the development
  of
  a proactive agenda and the pursuit of mutual interests, in particular,
  the increasing impact of climate change on human activity and the environment, maritime transport, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, as well as research and innovation.

| (6) | This new Decision should highlight the specificities concerning the cooperation with Greenland
  . The Council in 2003 agreed that the future relationship of the Union with Greenland after 2006 would be based on a comprehensive partnership for sustainable development which would include a specific fisheries agreement, negotiated according to the general rules and principles for such agreements. Indeed, the Joint Declaration by the European Union, on the one hand, and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark, on the other, on relations between the European Union and Greenland, signed in Brussels on 19 March 2015, recalled the historical, political, economic and cultural links binding the Union to Greenland and stressed the need to step up relations and cooperation on the basis of mutual interests. The partnership established pursuant to this new decision should thus aim
  to preserve the close and lasting links between the Union, Greenland and Denmark
  and should enable global challenges to be overcome by developing a dynamic agenda and seeking mutual interests
  .
  The decision should stress
  the
  specific characteristics
  of
  cooperation with Greenland by acknowledging
  the geostrategic position of Greenland, the importance of
  political
  dialogue between Greenland and the Union, the existence of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Union and Greenland and the potential cooperation on Arctic issues. It should
  , in particular, take account
  of the increasing impact of climate change on human activity and the environment, maritime transport, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, as well as research and innovation. |
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(6)

This new Decision should highlight the specificities concerning the cooperation with Greenland
  . The Council in 2003 agreed that the future relationship of the Union with Greenland after 2006 would be based on a comprehensive partnership for sustainable development which would include a specific fisheries agreement, negotiated according to the general rules and principles for such agreements. Indeed, the Joint Declaration by the European Union, on the one hand, and the Government of Greenland and the Government of Denmark, on the other, on relations between the European Union and Greenland, signed in Brussels on 19 March 2015, recalled the historical, political, economic and cultural links binding the Union to Greenland and stressed the need to step up relations and cooperation on the basis of mutual interests. The partnership established pursuant to this new decision should thus aim
  to preserve the close and lasting links between the Union, Greenland and Denmark
  and should enable global challenges to be overcome by developing a dynamic agenda and seeking mutual interests
  .
  The decision should stress
  the
  specific characteristics
  of
  cooperation with Greenland by acknowledging
  the geostrategic position of Greenland, the importance of
  political
  dialogue between Greenland and the Union, the existence of a Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Union and Greenland and the potential cooperation on Arctic issues. It should
  , in particular, take account
  of the increasing impact of climate change on human activity and the environment, maritime transport, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, as well as research and innovation.

Amendment 2

Proposal for a decision

Recital 16

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) | Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union’s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union’s budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute
  20
   % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's implementation and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation and review processes. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(16)

Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union’s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union’s budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute
  20
   % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's implementation and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation and review processes.

| (16) | Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union’s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union’s budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute
  30
   % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's implementation and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation and review processes. |
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(16)

Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union’s policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union’s budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute
  30
   % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's implementation and reassessed in the context of its mid-term evaluation and review processes.

Amendment 3

Proposal for a decision

Recital 18

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) | The Union and the OCTs recognise the special importance of education and vocational training as a lever for the OCTs’ sustainable development. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(18)

The Union and the OCTs recognise the special importance of education and vocational training as a lever for the OCTs’ sustainable development.

| (18) | The Union and the OCTs recognise the special importance of education and vocational training as a lever for the OCTs’ sustainable development
  , in particular in territories where the population’s general level of education is rather low
  . |
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(18)

The Union and the OCTs recognise the special importance of education and vocational training as a lever for the OCTs’ sustainable development
  , in particular in territories where the population’s general level of education is rather low
  .

Amendment 4

Proposal for a decision

Recital 19

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) | The association between the Union and the OCTs should take into account and contribute to the preservation of the cultural diversity and identity of OCTs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(19)

The association between the Union and the OCTs should take into account and contribute to the preservation of the cultural diversity and identity of OCTs.

| (19) | The association between the Union and the OCTs should take into account and contribute to the preservation of the cultural diversity and identity of OCTs.
  It should also pay particular attention to and contribute to promoting and upholding the rights of the OCTs’ indigenous peoples. |
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(19)

The association between the Union and the OCTs should take into account and contribute to the preservation of the cultural diversity and identity of OCTs.
  It should also pay particular attention to and contribute to promoting and upholding the rights of the OCTs’ indigenous peoples.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a decision

Recital 20

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) | Trade and trade-related cooperation between the Union and the OCTs should contribute to the objective of sustainable economic development, social development and environmental protection. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(20)

Trade and trade-related cooperation between the Union and the OCTs should contribute to the objective of sustainable economic development, social development and environmental protection.

| (20) | Trade and trade-related cooperation between the Union and the OCTs should contribute to the objective of sustainable economic development, social development and environmental protection
  along with the lines of the Sustainable Development Goals
  . |
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(20)

Trade and trade-related cooperation between the Union and the OCTs should contribute to the objective of sustainable economic development, social development and environmental protection
  along with the lines of the Sustainable Development Goals
  .

Amendment 6

Proposal for a decision

Recital 21

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) | This Decision should provide for more flexible rules of origin, including new possibilities of cumulation of origin. Cumulation should be possible not only with OCTs and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) countries, but under certain conditions also for products originating in countries with which the Union is applying a free trade agreement as well as for products entering the Union duty-free and quota-free under the Union’s General System of Preferences, also subject to conditions. These conditions are necessary
  to prevent
  trade circumvention and ensure the proper functioning of the cumulation arrangements. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(21)

This Decision should provide for more flexible rules of origin, including new possibilities of cumulation of origin. Cumulation should be possible not only with OCTs and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) countries, but under certain conditions also for products originating in countries with which the Union is applying a free trade agreement as well as for products entering the Union duty-free and quota-free under the Union’s General System of Preferences, also subject to conditions. These conditions are necessary
  to prevent
  trade circumvention and ensure the proper functioning of the cumulation arrangements.

| (21) | This Decision should provide for more flexible rules of origin, including new possibilities of cumulation of origin. Cumulation should be possible not only with OCTs and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) countries, but under certain conditions also for products originating in countries with which the Union is applying a free trade agreement as well as for products entering the Union duty-free and quota-free under the Union’s General System of Preferences, also subject to conditions. These conditions are necessary
  for a trading union which is more robust and capable of preventing
  trade circumvention and ensure the proper functioning of the cumulation arrangements. |
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(21)

This Decision should provide for more flexible rules of origin, including new possibilities of cumulation of origin. Cumulation should be possible not only with OCTs and Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) countries, but under certain conditions also for products originating in countries with which the Union is applying a free trade agreement as well as for products entering the Union duty-free and quota-free under the Union’s General System of Preferences, also subject to conditions. These conditions are necessary
  for a trading union which is more robust and capable of preventing
  trade circumvention and ensure the proper functioning of the cumulation arrangements.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a decision

Considérant 25

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) | Cooperation in the area of financial services between the Union and OCTs should contribute to building a safer, sounder, more transparent financial system that is essential to enhance global financial stability and to underpin sustainable growth. Efforts in that area should focus on convergence with internationally agreed standards and approximation of OCTs' legislation with Union acquis on financial services. Adequate attention should be paid to strengthening administrative capacity of OCTs' authorities, including in the area of supervision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(25)

Cooperation in the area of financial services between the Union and OCTs should contribute to building a safer, sounder, more transparent financial system that is essential to enhance global financial stability and to underpin sustainable growth. Efforts in that area should focus on convergence with internationally agreed standards and approximation of OCTs' legislation with Union acquis on financial services. Adequate attention should be paid to strengthening administrative capacity of OCTs' authorities, including in the area of supervision.

| (25) | Cooperation in the area of financial services between the Union and OCTs should
  seek to tackle tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance in order to
  contribute to building a safer, sounder, more transparent financial system that is essential to enhance global financial stability and to underpin sustainable growth. Efforts in that area should focus on convergence with internationally agreed standards and approximation of OCTs' legislation with Union acquis on financial services. Adequate attention should be paid to strengthening administrative capacity of OCTs' authorities, including in the area of supervision. |
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(25)

Cooperation in the area of financial services between the Union and OCTs should
  seek to tackle tax fraud, tax evasion and tax avoidance in order to
  contribute to building a safer, sounder, more transparent financial system that is essential to enhance global financial stability and to underpin sustainable growth. Efforts in that area should focus on convergence with internationally agreed standards and approximation of OCTs' legislation with Union acquis on financial services. Adequate attention should be paid to strengthening administrative capacity of OCTs' authorities, including in the area of supervision.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a decision

Recital 32

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (32) | This Decision should make reference, where required, to [NDICI Regulation] (Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument) for the purpose of the implementation of the cooperation and thus ensuring coherence in the management across instruments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(32)

This Decision should make reference, where required, to [NDICI Regulation] (Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument) for the purpose of the implementation of the cooperation and thus ensuring coherence in the management across instruments.

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Amendment 9

Proposal for a decision

Article 1 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 1.   This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values and standards of the Union in the wider world. | 1.   This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values
  , principles
  and standards of the Union in the wider world. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1.   This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values and standards of the Union in the wider world.

1.   This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union (the ‘association’), which constitutes a partnership, based on Article 198 TFEU, to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values
  , principles
  and standards of the Union in the wider world.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 1

Article 3 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 1.   The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union. | 1.   The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union.
  It shall contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as defined in Agenda 2030 and to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union.

1.   The association between the Union and the OCTs shall be based on objectives, principles and values shared by the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked and the Union.
  It shall contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as defined in Agenda 2030 and to the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 3

Article 3 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 3.   In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection. | 3.   In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development,
  cultural and
  social development and environmental protection |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development, social development and environmental protection.

3.   In implementing this Decision, the partners shall be guided by the principles of transparency, subsidiarity and the need for efficiency and shall equally address the three pillars of OCTs’ sustainable development: economic development,
  cultural and
  social development and environmental protection

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 4

Article 3 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 4.   The general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole.
  The association shall pursue this general objective by the enhancing the OCTs’ competitiveness, strengthening the OCTs’ resilience, reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability and the promoting of cooperation between them and other partners. | 4.   
  In accordance with Article 3(5) and Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 198 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
  the general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole.
  The association shall pursue this general objective by the enhancing the OCTs’ competitiveness, strengthening the OCTs’ resilience, reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability and the promoting of cooperation between them and other partners.

4.   
  In accordance with Article 3(5) and Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 198 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
  the general objective of this Decision is to promote the economic and social development of the OCTs and to establish close economic relations between them and the Union as a whole.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point a

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (a) | to foster and support cooperation with OCTs, |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

(a)

to foster and support cooperation with OCTs,

to foster and support cooperation with OCTs,

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deleted

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (b) | to support
  and to cooperate with Greenland
  in addressing
  its
  major challenges
  as the raising of
  education
  level and to contribute to the capacity of the administration of
  Greenland
  to formulate and implement national policies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

to support
  and to cooperate with Greenland
  in addressing
  its
  major challenges
  as the raising of
  education
  level and to contribute to the capacity of the administration of
  Greenland
  to formulate and implement national policies.

and to cooperate with Greenland

its

as the raising of

level and to contribute to the capacity of the administration of

to formulate and implement national policies.

| (b) | to support
  the OCTs
  in addressing the major challenges
  they face, including education for
  Greenland; |
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(b)

to support
  the OCTs
  in addressing the major challenges
  they face, including education for
  Greenland;

the OCTs

they face, including education for

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b a (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (ba) | to strengthen the resilience of the OCTs by reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

to strengthen the resilience of the OCTs by reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability;

to strengthen the resilience of the OCTs by reducing their economic and environmental vulnerability;

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b b (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (bb) | to improve the competitiveness of the OCTs, including as regards social standards; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bb)

(bb)

to improve the competitiveness of the OCTs, including as regards social standards;

to improve the competitiveness of the OCTs, including as regards social standards;

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b c (new)

Article 3 — paragraph 5 — point b c (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (bc) | to promote cooperation between the OCTs and other partners. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(bc)

(bc)

to promote cooperation between the OCTs and other partners.

to promote cooperation between the OCTs and other partners.

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 3 — paragraph 6

Article 3 — paragraph 6

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| 6.   In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of
  liberty,
  democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked. | 6.   In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of democracy,
  a rights-based approach encompassing all
  human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked.
  The same applies to the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation and the principle of equality between men and women. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

6.   In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of
  liberty,
  democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked.

6.   In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of democracy,
  a rights-based approach encompassing all
  human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development, all of which are common to the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked.
  The same applies to the principle of non-discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation and the principle of equality between men and women.

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 4 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | In the programming and implementation process, and in particular when adopting its guidelines, the Commission shall take due account of the limited administrative and human capacities of the OCTs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the programming and implementation process, and in particular when adopting its guidelines, the Commission shall take due account of the limited administrative and human capacities of the OCTs.

In the programming and implementation process, and in particular when adopting its guidelines, the Commission shall take due account of the limited administrative and human capacities of the OCTs.

Amendment 20

Amendment 20

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (a) | the economic diversification of OCTs' economies, including their further integration in world and regional economies; in the specific case of Greenland, the need to increase the skills of its labour force. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the economic diversification of OCTs' economies, including their further integration in world and regional economies; in the specific case of Greenland, the need to increase the skills of its labour force.

| (a) | the
  sustainable
  diversification of OCTs' economies, including their further integration in world and regional economies; in the specific case of Greenland, the need to increase the skills of its labour force. |
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(a)

the
  sustainable
  diversification of OCTs' economies, including their further integration in world and regional economies; in the specific case of Greenland, the need to increase the skills of its labour force.

sustainable

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (aa) | the promotion of a high-quality social model; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

the promotion of a high-quality social model;

the promotion of a high-quality social model;

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point e

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (e) | the promotion of disaster risk reduction; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

the promotion of disaster risk reduction;

| (e) | the promotion of disaster risk reduction
  , taking into account the priorities set out in the Sendai Framework for the period 2015-2030
  ; |
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(e)

the promotion of disaster risk reduction
  , taking into account the priorities set out in the Sendai Framework for the period 2015-2030
  ;

, taking into account the priorities set out in the Sendai Framework for the period 2015-2030

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point h a (new)

Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point h a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| | (ha) | Caribbean and Pacific issues. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ha)

(ha)

Caribbean and Pacific issues.

Caribbean and Pacific issues.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 7 — paragraph 2

Article 7 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements. | 2.   To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements
  , in order to contribute to the smooth integration of the OCTs into their respective geographical environments
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements.

2.   To this end, the Union and the OCTs may exchange information and best practices or establish any other form of close cooperation and coordination with other partners in the context of the OCTs’ participation in regional and international organisations, where appropriate by means of international agreements
  , in order to contribute to the smooth integration of the OCTs into their respective geographical environments
  .

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 7 — paragraph 3

Article 7 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall
  also endeavour to
  associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate. | 3.   The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate
  , by offering them observer status
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall
  also endeavour to
  associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate.

3.   The association aims at supporting cooperation between the OCTs and other partners in the areas of cooperation set out in Parts II and III of this Decision. In that respect, the objective of the association is to promote the cooperation between the OCTs and the outermost regions, referred to in Article 349 TFEU, their neighbouring ACP and non ACP states and territories. In order to achieve that objective, the Union shall improve coordination and synergies between the relevant Union programmes. The Union shall associate OCTs in its instances of dialogue with their neighbouring countries, whether they are ACP or non-ACP States or territories, and with the outermost regions, where appropriate
  , by offering them observer status
  .

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 7 — paragraph 4 — point aa (new)

Article 7 — paragraph 4 — point aa (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | building the capacity of the OCTs to influence the adoption of regional strategies which take account of their specific characteristics, their potential and their European perspective; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

building the capacity of the OCTs to influence the adoption of regional strategies which take account of their specific characteristics, their potential and their European perspective;

building the capacity of the OCTs to influence the adoption of regional strategies which take account of their specific characteristics, their potential and their European perspective;

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 9 — title

Article 9 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Specific treatment | Specific treatment
  for isolated OCTs |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Specific treatment

Specific treatment
  for isolated OCTs

for isolated OCTs

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 9 a (new)

Article 9 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 9a




  Specific treatment for the least developed OCTs





  1.
     
  The association shall take into account the diversity of the OCTs in terms of their level of development and structural constraints.






  2.
     
  Specific treatment shall be laid down for the least developed OCTs.






  3.
     
  In order to enable the least developed OCTs to catch up and to address their permanent structural constraints, due account shall be taken of their specific characteristics when determining the volume of financial assistance and the conditions attached to it.






  4.
     
  The OCT regarded as the least developed is Wallis and Futuna. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 9a

Specific treatment for the least developed OCTs

1.
     
  The association shall take into account the diversity of the OCTs in terms of their level of development and structural constraints.

2.
     
  Specific treatment shall be laid down for the least developed OCTs.

3.
     
  In order to enable the least developed OCTs to catch up and to address their permanent structural constraints, due account shall be taken of their specific characteristics when determining the volume of financial assistance and the conditions attached to it.

4.
     
  The OCT regarded as the least developed is Wallis and Futuna.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 10 — paragraph 1

Article 10 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked
  and
  the Commission, and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB). | 1.   The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked, the Commission
  and the European Parliament
  , and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked
  and
  the Commission, and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB).

1.   The association shall be based on a broad dialogue and consultations on issues of mutual interest between the OCTs, the Member States to which they are linked, the Commission
  and the European Parliament
  , and, if appropriate, the European Investment Bank (EIB).

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 12 — title

Article 12 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Responsibilities of the non-governmental actors | Responsibilities
  of civil society and
  of the non-governmental actors |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Responsibilities of the non-governmental actors

Responsibilities
  of civil society and
  of the non-governmental actors

of civil society and

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 12 — paragraph 1

Article 12 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives. | 1.   
  Civil society, the private sector and
  non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives.

1.   
  Civil society, the private sector and
  non-governmental actors may play a role in the exchange of information and consultations concerning the cooperation, and in particular for the preparation and implementation of cooperation assistance, projects or programmes. They may receive a delegation of financial management powers for implementing such projects or programmes for the purpose of supporting local development initiatives.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 13 — paragraph 3

Article 13 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association. | 3.   The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association
  , and also in the definition and implementation of the European Union’s regional strategies in the areas in which the OCTs are located
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association.

3.   The dialogue shall enable the OCTs to take a full part in the implementation of the association
  , and also in the definition and implementation of the European Union’s regional strategies in the areas in which the OCTs are located
  .

Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 13 — paragraph 4

Article 13 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment of the objectives of the association. | 4.   The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment
  both
  of the objectives of the association
  and of the Sustainable Development Goals
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment of the objectives of the association.

4.   The dialogue shall focus, inter alia, on specific political issues of mutual concern or of general significance for the attainment
  both
  of the objectives of the association
  and of the Sustainable Development Goals
  .

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 13 — paragraph 5

Article 13 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia, energy, climate change and environment, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues. | 5.   The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia,
  education,
  energy, climate change and environment,
  nature,
  natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia, energy, climate change and environment, natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues.

5.   The dialogue with Greenland shall, in particular, provide the basis for broad cooperation and dialogue in areas concerning, inter alia,
  education,
  energy, climate change and environment,
  nature,
  natural resources, including raw materials and fish stocks, maritime transport, research and innovation, as well as the Arctic dimension of those issues.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 13 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5a.
     
  The dialogue with the Caribbean OCTs shall, in particular, serve to strengthen the European strategy in the Caribbean region and to foster cooperation on issues relating to biodiversity, climate change, sustainable resource management and disaster-risk prevention and management and the social dimension, as well as on promoting good governance, in particular in the area of taxation and the combating of organised crime. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  The dialogue with the Caribbean OCTs shall, in particular, serve to strengthen the European strategy in the Caribbean region and to foster cooperation on issues relating to biodiversity, climate change, sustainable resource management and disaster-risk prevention and management and the social dimension, as well as on promoting good governance, in particular in the area of taxation and the combating of organised crime.

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 13 — paragraph 5 b (new)

Article 13 — paragraph 5 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 5b.
     
  The dialogue with the Pacific OCTs shall, in particular, serve to define and implement an ambitious European strategy in the Pacific region through a strengthening of the European presence, and to foster cooperation on issues such as sustainable marine and terrestrial resource management, climate change, energy, the environment and the blue economy. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5b.
     
  The dialogue with the Pacific OCTs shall, in particular, serve to define and implement an ambitious European strategy in the Pacific region through a strengthening of the European presence, and to foster cooperation on issues such as sustainable marine and terrestrial resource management, climate change, energy, the environment and the blue economy.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | an OCTs-EU forum for dialogue (the ‘OCT-EU Forum’), shall meet annually to bring together OCTs' authorities, representatives of the Member States
  and
  the
  Commission. Members of
  the European Parliament, representatives of the EIB,
  and
  representatives of the outermost regions shall, where appropriate, be associated with the OCTs-EU Forum; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

an OCTs-EU forum for dialogue (the ‘OCT-EU Forum’), shall meet annually to bring together OCTs' authorities, representatives of the Member States
  and
  the
  Commission. Members of
  the European Parliament, representatives of the EIB,
  and
  representatives of the outermost regions shall, where appropriate, be associated with the OCTs-EU Forum;

and

Commission. Members of

and

| (a) | an OCTs-EU forum for
  political
  dialogue (the ‘OCT-EU Forum’), shall meet annually to bring together OCTs' authorities, representatives of the Member States
  , the Commission,
  the
  Council Presidency and
  the European Parliament
  . The association of OCTs (OCTA)
  , representatives of the EIB, representatives of the outermost regions
  and representatives of third countries or territories neighbouring OCTs
  shall, where appropriate, be associated with the OCTs-EU Forum; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

an OCTs-EU forum for
  political
  dialogue (the ‘OCT-EU Forum’), shall meet annually to bring together OCTs' authorities, representatives of the Member States
  , the Commission,
  the
  Council Presidency and
  the European Parliament
  . The association of OCTs (OCTA)
  , representatives of the EIB, representatives of the outermost regions
  and representatives of third countries or territories neighbouring OCTs
  shall, where appropriate, be associated with the OCTs-EU Forum;

political

, the Commission,

Council Presidency and

. The association of OCTs (OCTA)

and representatives of third countries or territories neighbouring OCTs

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 14 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | on a regular basis, the Commission, the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked shall hold trilateral consultations. These consultations shall be organised at least
  three
  times a year on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of the OCTs and of the Member States to which they are linked; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

on a regular basis, the Commission, the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked shall hold trilateral consultations. These consultations shall be organised at least
  three
  times a year on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of the OCTs and of the Member States to which they are linked;

three

| (b) | on a regular basis, the Commission, the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked shall hold trilateral consultations. These consultations shall be organised at least
  four
  times a year on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of the OCTs and of the Member States to which they are linked; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

on a regular basis, the Commission, the OCTs and the Member States to which they are linked shall hold trilateral consultations. These consultations shall be organised at least
  four
  times a year on the initiative of the Commission or at the request of the OCTs and of the Member States to which they are linked;

four

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Part II — Chapter 1 — title

Part II — Chapter 1 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER REDUCTION | ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER
  RISK
  REDUCTION |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER REDUCTION

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, CLIMATE CHANGE, OCEANS AND DISASTER
  RISK
  REDUCTION

RISK

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 15 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 15 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change
  and
  disaster risk reduction may concern: | In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction
  and strengthening resilience
  may concern: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change
  and
  disaster risk reduction may concern:

and

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of environment, climate change, disaster risk reduction
  and strengthening resilience
  may concern:

and strengthening resilience

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | the promotion of sustainable resource use and resource efficiency,
  and encouragement to the decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation
  ; and |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

the promotion of sustainable resource use and resource efficiency,
  and encouragement to the decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation
  ; and

and encouragement to the decoupling of economic growth from environmental degradation

| (c) | the promotion of sustainable resource use and resource efficiency,
  with a view to achieving a low carbon economy based on fair transition strategies
  ; and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the promotion of sustainable resource use and resource efficiency,
  with a view to achieving a low carbon economy based on fair transition strategies
  ; and

with a view to achieving a low carbon economy based on fair transition strategies

Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

Article 16 — paragraph 1 — point e a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ea) | addressing issues linked to land degradation, including rising sea levels and soil contamination; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ea)

(ea)

addressing issues linked to land degradation, including rising sea levels and soil contamination;

addressing issues linked to land degradation, including rising sea levels and soil contamination;

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 17 — paragraph 1

Article 17 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports. | In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports
  and combating illegal logging
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports.

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of sustainable forest management may concern the promotion of the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including their role in the conservation of the environment from erosion and desertification control, afforestation and management of timber exports
  and combating illegal logging
  .

and combating illegal logging

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | conciliation of economic and social activities such as fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, maritime transports and agriculture with the potential of marine and coastal zones in terms of renewable energy, raw materials, whilst taking into account impacts of climate change and human activities. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

conciliation of economic and social activities such as fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, maritime transports and agriculture with the potential of marine and coastal zones in terms of renewable energy, raw materials, whilst taking into account impacts of climate change and human activities.

| (b) | conciliation of economic and social activities such as fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, maritime transports and
  sustainable
  agriculture with the potential of marine and coastal zones in terms of renewable energy, raw materials, whilst taking into account impacts of climate change and human activities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

conciliation of economic and social activities such as fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, maritime transports and
  sustainable
  agriculture with the potential of marine and coastal zones in terms of renewable energy, raw materials, whilst taking into account impacts of climate change and human activities.

sustainable

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 23 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | the development and strengthening of environmental protection; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

the development and strengthening of environmental protection;

| (c) | the development and strengthening of
  human rights and social and
  environmental protection; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the development and strengthening of
  human rights and social and
  environmental protection;

human rights and social and

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 24 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 24 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | contributing to partners countries' efforts to pursue their commitments on climate change in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

contributing to partners countries' efforts to pursue their commitments on climate change in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change;

| (b) | contributing to partners countries' efforts to pursue their commitments on climate change in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
  and the Sustainable Development Goals
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

contributing to partners countries' efforts to pursue their commitments on climate change in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
  and the Sustainable Development Goals
  ;

and the Sustainable Development Goals

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Part II — Chapter 4 — title

Part II — Chapter 4 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| YOUTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY | YOUTH,
  WOMEN,
  EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

YOUTH, EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY

YOUTH,
  WOMEN,
  EDUCATION, TRAINING, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL SECURITY, FOOD SAFETY AND FOOD SECURITY

WOMEN,

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 32 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 32 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Union and the OCTs shall cooperate to ensure that young people are actively involved in the labour market, in order to tackle youth unemployment. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Union and the OCTs shall cooperate to ensure that young people are actively involved in the labour market, in order to tackle youth unemployment.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 32 a (new)

Article 32 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 32a




  Equality between men and women





  1.
     
  The Union shall seek to promote equality and equity between men and women in the OCTs, as well as the empowerment of women and equal political and economic opportunities for women.






  2.
     
  The association shall seek to protect the rights of women and girls, including against all forms of violence.






  3.
     
  The association shall also seek to protect the empowerment of women, particularly as regards the role they play in sustainable development and in the economy and finance.




  All initiatives shall incorporate the gender dimension. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 32a

Equality between men and women

1.
     
  The Union shall seek to promote equality and equity between men and women in the OCTs, as well as the empowerment of women and equal political and economic opportunities for women.

2.
     
  The association shall seek to protect the rights of women and girls, including against all forms of violence.

3.
     
  The association shall also seek to protect the empowerment of women, particularly as regards the role they play in sustainable development and in the economy and finance.

All initiatives shall incorporate the gender dimension.

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | the support to the OCTs in defining and implementing education and vocational training policies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

the support to the OCTs in defining and implementing education and vocational training policies.

| (b) | the support to the OCTs in defining and implementing education and vocational training policies
  ; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the support to the OCTs in defining and implementing education and vocational training policies
  ; and

; and

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

Article 33 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (ba) | the support of the participation in and access of the OCTs to the Erasmus+ programme, by fostering and increasing the mobility of its potential beneficiaries from and to the OCTs; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(ba)

(ba)

the support of the participation in and access of the OCTs to the Erasmus+ programme, by fostering and increasing the mobility of its potential beneficiaries from and to the OCTs;

the support of the participation in and access of the OCTs to the Erasmus+ programme, by fostering and increasing the mobility of its potential beneficiaries from and to the OCTs;

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 38 — title

Article 38 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Performing arts | Fine arts |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Performing arts

Performing arts

Fine arts

Fine arts

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of
  performing
  arts may concern: | In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of
  fine
  arts may concern: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of
  performing
  arts may concern:

performing

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of
  fine
  arts may concern:

fine

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | the facilitation of increased contacts between practitioners of
  performing
  arts in areas such as professional exchanges and training including participation in auditions, development of networks and promotion of networking; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

the facilitation of increased contacts between practitioners of
  performing
  arts in areas such as professional exchanges and training including participation in auditions, development of networks and promotion of networking;

performing

| (a) | the facilitation of increased contacts between practitioners of
  fine
  arts in areas such as professional exchanges and training including participation in auditions, development of networks and promotion of networking
  through the provision of adequate financial support
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the facilitation of increased contacts between practitioners of
  fine
  arts in areas such as professional exchanges and training including participation in auditions, development of networks and promotion of networking
  through the provision of adequate financial support
  ;

fine

through the provision of adequate financial support

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)

Article 38 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (aa) | the promotion of OCT artistic productions in the Union; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(aa)

(aa)

the promotion of OCT artistic productions in the Union;

the promotion of OCT artistic productions in the Union;

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 39 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 39 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices through: | In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices
  and optimising the potential of such sites on a sustainable basis
  through: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices through:

In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage and historic monuments aims at allowing the promotion of exchanges of expertise and best practices
  and optimising the potential of such sites on a sustainable basis
  through:

and optimising the potential of such sites on a sustainable basis

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 39 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

Article 39 — paragraph 1 — point d a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | (da) | Improving knowledge of and the preservation and restoration of OCT tangible and intangible cultural heritage; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(da)

(da)

Improving knowledge of and the preservation and restoration of OCT tangible and intangible cultural heritage;

Improving knowledge of and the preservation and restoration of OCT tangible and intangible cultural heritage;

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Part II — Chapter 6 — title

Part II — Chapter 6 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| FIGHT AGAINST ORGANISED CRIME | PROMOTION OF THE RULE OF LAW |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

FIGHT AGAINST ORGANISED CRIME

FIGHT AGAINST ORGANISED CRIME

PROMOTION OF THE RULE OF LAW

PROMOTION OF THE RULE OF LAW

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article - 40 a (new)

Article - 40 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article - 40a




  Promotion of the rule of law





  1.
     
  The association shall seek to promote the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation between the Union and the OCTs.






  2.
     
  The OCTs, as outposts of the Union, are major players in disseminating the values and principles of the Union in their respective regions. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article - 40a

Promotion of the rule of law

1.
     
  The association shall seek to promote the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms on which it is founded, through dialogue and cooperation between the Union and the OCTs.

2.
     
  The OCTs, as outposts of the Union, are major players in disseminating the values and principles of the Union in their respective regions.

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 41 — title

Article 41 — title

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Fight against organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption | Fight against
  and prevention of
  organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Fight against organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption

Fight against
  and prevention of
  organised crime, trafficking in human beings, child sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, terrorism and corruption

and prevention of

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 41 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Article 41 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime may include: | 1.   In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime
  and its prevention
  may include: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime may include:

1.   In the context of the association, cooperation in the field of organised crime
  and its prevention
  may include:

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 42 a (new)

Article 42 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 42a




  Negotiation of trade agreements with third countries




  Where the negotiation of a trade or fisheries agreement with third countries causes or threatens to cause serious harm to regional integration or to sensitive sectors in the OCTs, the Commission shall carry out an impact assessment, taking into consideration the cumulative impact of trade agreements on OCT economies. When completed, the Commission shall forward the results of this assessment to the European Parliament, the Council and the governmental and local authorities of the OCTs prior to the conclusion of the international agreements in question. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 42a

Negotiation of trade agreements with third countries

Where the negotiation of a trade or fisheries agreement with third countries causes or threatens to cause serious harm to regional integration or to sensitive sectors in the OCTs, the Commission shall carry out an impact assessment, taking into consideration the cumulative impact of trade agreements on OCT economies. When completed, the Commission shall forward the results of this assessment to the European Parliament, the Council and the governmental and local authorities of the OCTs prior to the conclusion of the international agreements in question.

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 53 — paragraph 2

Article 53 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
  and
  the implementation of the Paris Agreement. It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species. | 2.   Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the implementation of the Paris Agreement
  and the Sustainable Development Goals
  . It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
  and
  the implementation of the Paris Agreement. It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species.

2.   Trade-related cooperation shall aim to support the ultimate objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the implementation of the Paris Agreement
  and the Sustainable Development Goals
  . It may also extend to cooperation on other trade related multilateral environmental agreements, such as the Convention on Trade in Endangered Species.

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 59 — paragraph 1 — point 4

Article 59 — paragraph 1 — point 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.
     
  aid granted through state resources by an OCT which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings in so far as it has a significant negative effect on trade or investment. | deleted |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.
     
  aid granted through state resources by an OCT which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings in so far as it has a significant negative effect on trade or investment.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 70 — paragraph 1

Article 70 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax evasion and avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions. | The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax
  fraud, tax
  evasion and
  tax
  avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions
  or the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the protocols thereto
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax evasion and avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions.

The Union and the OCTs shall make their best endeavours to ensure that internationally agreed standards for regulation and supervision in the financial services sector and for the fight against tax
  fraud, tax
  evasion and
  tax
  avoidance are implemented and applied in their territory. Such internationally agreed standards are, inter alia, the Basel Committee’s ‘Core Principle for Effective Banking Supervision’, the International Association of Insurance Supervisors’ ‘Insurance Core Principles’, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions’ ‘Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation’, the OECD’s ‘Agreement on exchange of information on tax matters’, the G20 ‘Statement on Transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes’, the Financial Stability Board’s ’Key Attributes of Effective Resolution Regimes for Financial Institutions
  or the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the protocols thereto
  .

fraud, tax

tax

or the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the protocols thereto

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | adequate financial resources and appropriate technical assistance aimed at strengthening the OCTs’ capacities to formulate and implement strategic and regulatory frameworks; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

adequate financial resources and appropriate technical assistance aimed at strengthening the OCTs’ capacities to formulate and implement strategic and regulatory frameworks;

| (a) | adequate financial resources and appropriate technical assistance
  under this Decision
  aimed at strengthening the OCTs’ capacities to formulate and implement strategic and regulatory frameworks; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

adequate financial resources and appropriate technical assistance
  under this Decision
  aimed at strengthening the OCTs’ capacities to formulate and implement strategic and regulatory frameworks;

under this Decision

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | long term financing to promote private sector growth; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

long term financing to promote private sector growth;

| (b) | long term financing
  under this Decision
  to promote private sector growth; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

long term financing
  under this Decision
  to promote private sector growth;

under this Decision

Amendment 68

Amendment 68

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point c

Article 72 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | where appropriate,
  other Union Programmes
  may
  contribute to actions established under this Decision, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs.
  This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union Programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall establish which set of rules shall be applicable. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

where appropriate,
  other Union Programmes
  may
  contribute to actions established under this Decision, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs.
  This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union Programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall establish which set of rules shall be applicable.

where appropriate,

may

This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union Programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall establish which set of rules shall be applicable.

| (c) | additional financing through
  other Union Programmes
  to
  contribute to actions established under this Decision, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall establish which set of rules shall be applicable. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

additional financing through
  other Union Programmes
  to
  contribute to actions established under this Decision, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall establish which set of rules shall be applicable.

additional financing through

to

Amendment 69

Amendment 69

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 72 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Article 72 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall specify which set of rules applies. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall specify which set of rules applies.

This Decision may also contribute to measures established under other Union programmes, provided that the contributions do not cover the same costs. In such cases, the work programme covering those actions shall specify which set of rules applies.

Amendment 70

Amendment 70

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 73 — paragraph 1

Article 73 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 
  500 000 000
  in current prices. | 1.   The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 
  669 000 000
  in current prices. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 
  500 000 000
  in current prices.

1.   The financial envelope for the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be set at EUR 
  669 000 000
  in current prices.

Amendment 71

Amendment 71

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point a

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | ‘programmable aid’ means the non-repayable aid allocated to the OCTs in order to finance territorial, regional and intra-regional strategies and priorities set out in programming documents; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

‘programmable aid’ means the non-repayable aid allocated to the OCTs in order to finance territorial, regional and intra-regional strategies and priorities set out in programming documents;

| (a) | ‘programmable aid’ means the non-repayable aid allocated to the OCTs in order to finance territorial, regional and intra-regional strategies and priorities
  , where appropriate
  set out in programming documents; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘programmable aid’ means the non-repayable aid allocated to the OCTs in order to finance territorial, regional and intra-regional strategies and priorities
  , where appropriate
  set out in programming documents;

, where appropriate

Amendment 72

Amendment 72

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point g

Article 74 — paragraph 1 — point g

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (g) | ‘intra-regional allocation’ means an amount — within the regional allocation — allocated for the programmable aid in order to finance intra-regional cooperation strategies and priorities involving
  at least one OCT and one or more outermost regions
  referred to in Article
  349 TFEU and/or one or more ACP States and/or one or more non-ACP States or territories. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(g)

‘intra-regional allocation’ means an amount — within the regional allocation — allocated for the programmable aid in order to finance intra-regional cooperation strategies and priorities involving
  at least one OCT and one or more outermost regions
  referred to in Article
  349 TFEU and/or one or more ACP States and/or one or more non-ACP States or territories.

at least one OCT and one or more outermost regions

349 TFEU and/or one or more ACP States and/or one or more non-ACP States or territories.

| (g) | ‘intra-regional allocation’ means an amount — within the regional allocation — allocated for the programmable aid in order to finance intra-regional cooperation strategies and priorities involving
  the bodies
  referred to in Article 
  82 of this Decision. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

‘intra-regional allocation’ means an amount — within the regional allocation — allocated for the programmable aid in order to finance intra-regional cooperation strategies and priorities involving
  the bodies
  referred to in Article 
  82 of this Decision.

the bodies

82 of this Decision.

Amendment 73

Amendment 73

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 74-a (new)

Article 74-a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 74a




  General principle




  Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a) (‘Financial Regulation’) and with the objectives and principles of this Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 74a

General principle

Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1a) (‘Financial Regulation’) and with the objectives and principles of this Decision.

Amendment 74

Amendment 74

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 75 — paragraph 3 — point a

Article 75 — paragraph 3 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | be implemented with due regard to the OCTs respective geographical, social and cultural characteristics, as well as their specific potential; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

be implemented with due regard to the OCTs respective geographical, social and cultural characteristics, as well as their specific potential;

| (a) | be implemented with due regard to the OCTs’ respective
  demographic,
  geographical,
  economic and financial, environmental,
  social and cultural characteristics, as well as their specific potential; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

be implemented with due regard to the OCTs’ respective
  demographic,
  geographical,
  economic and financial, environmental,
  social and cultural characteristics, as well as their specific potential;

demographic,

economic and financial, environmental,

Amendment 75

Amendment 75

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 75 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Article 75 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  Union funding may be provided through the types of financing envisaged by the Financial Regulation, and in particular: |
| | (a) | grants; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4a.
     
  Union funding may be provided through the types of financing envisaged by the Financial Regulation, and in particular:

(a)

(a)

grants;

grants;

| (b) | procurement contracts for services, supplies or works; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

procurement contracts for services, supplies or works;

procurement contracts for services, supplies or works;

| (c) | budget support; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

(c)

budget support;

budget support;

| (d) | contributions to trust funds set up by the Commission, in accordance with Article 234 of the Financial Regulation; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

(d)

contributions to trust funds set up by the Commission, in accordance with Article 234 of the Financial Regulation;

contributions to trust funds set up by the Commission, in accordance with Article 234 of the Financial Regulation;

| (e) | financial instruments; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

(e)

financial instruments;

financial instruments;

| (f) | budgetary guarantees; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

(f)

budgetary guarantees;

budgetary guarantees;

| (g) | blending; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

(g)

blending;

blending;

| (h) | financial assistance; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

(h)

financial assistance;

financial assistance;

| (i) | remunerated external experts. |
| --- | --- |

(i)

(i)

remunerated external experts.

remunerated external experts.

In the context of programmable aid, Union financial assistance shall mainly take the form of budget support for the OCTs.

In the context of programmable aid, Union financial assistance shall mainly take the form of budget support for the OCTs.

Union financial assistance may also be provided, in accordance with the Financial Regulation, through contributions to international, regional or national funds, such as those established or managed by the EIB, by Member States, by partner countries and regions or by international organisations, with a view to attracting joint financing from a number of donors, or to funds set up by one or more donors for the purpose of the joint implementation of projects.

Union financial assistance may also be provided, in accordance with the Financial Regulation, through contributions to international, regional or national funds, such as those established or managed by the EIB, by Member States, by partner countries and regions or by international organisations, with a view to attracting joint financing from a number of donors, or to funds set up by one or more donors for the purpose of the joint implementation of projects.

Union financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by the Financial Regulation, directly by Commission departments, Union delegations and executive agencies, by shared management with Member States or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the entities listed in the Financial Regulation. Those entities shall ensure consistency with the Union’s external policy and may entrust budget implementation tasks to other entities in accordance with conditions equivalent to those applying to the Commission.

Union financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by the Financial Regulation, directly by Commission departments, Union delegations and executive agencies, by shared management with Member States or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the entities listed in the Financial Regulation. Those entities shall ensure consistency with the Union’s external policy and may entrust budget implementation tasks to other entities in accordance with conditions equivalent to those applying to the Commission.

Actions financed may be implemented by means of parallel or joint co-financing. In the case of parallel co-financing, an action is split into a number of clearly identifiable components which are each financed by the various partners providing co-financing in such a way that the end-use of the financing can always be identified. In the case of joint co-financing, the total cost of an action is shared between the partners providing the co-financing and the resources are pooled in such a way that it is no longer possible to identify the source of financing for any given activity undertaken as part of the action. In such cases, the ex post publication of grant agreements and procurement contracts, as referred to in Article 38 of the Financial Regulation, shall comply with the rules of the entrusted entity, where appropriate.

Actions financed may be implemented by means of parallel or joint co-financing. In the case of parallel co-financing, an action is split into a number of clearly identifiable components which are each financed by the various partners providing co-financing in such a way that the end-use of the financing can always be identified. In the case of joint co-financing, the total cost of an action is shared between the partners providing the co-financing and the resources are pooled in such a way that it is no longer possible to identify the source of financing for any given activity undertaken as part of the action. In such cases, the ex post publication of grant agreements and procurement contracts, as referred to in Article 38 of the Financial Regulation, shall comply with the rules of the entrusted entity, where appropriate.

Union funding shall not generate or activate the collection of specific taxes, duties or charges.

Union funding shall not generate or activate the collection of specific taxes, duties or charges.

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 75 a (new)

Article 75 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 75a |
| | Carry-overs, annual instalments, commitment appropriations, repayments and revenue generated by financial instruments |
| | 1.
     
  In accordance also with Article 12(2) of the Financial Regulation, unused commitment and payment appropriations under this Decision shall be automatically carried over and may be committed up to 31 December of the following financial year. The carried-over amount shall be used first in the following financial year. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of carried over commitment appropriations in keeping with Article 12(6) of the Financial Regulation. |
| | 2.
     
  In addition to the rules laid down in Article 15 of the Financial Regulation on making appropriations available again, commitment appropriations corresponding to the amount of decommitments made as a result of total or partial non-implementation of an action under this Decision shall be made available again to the benefit of the budget line of origin. For the purposes of this Decision, references to Article 15 of the Financial Regulation in Article 12(1)(b) of the Regulation laying down the Multiannual Financial Framework shall be understood as including a reference to this paragraph. |
| | 3.
     
  Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments, in keeping with Article 112(2) of the Financial Regulation. |
| | The third subparagraph of Article 114(2) of the Financial Regulation shall not apply to these multiannual actions. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for an action that by 31 December of the fifth year following that of the budgetary commitment has not been used for the purpose of pre-financing or making interim payments or for which no certified statement of expenditure or any payment request has been submitted. |
| | Paragraph 2 of this Article shall also apply to annual instalments. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 75a

Article 75a

Carry-overs, annual instalments, commitment appropriations, repayments and revenue generated by financial instruments

Carry-overs, annual instalments, commitment appropriations, repayments and revenue generated by financial instruments

1.
     
  In accordance also with Article 12(2) of the Financial Regulation, unused commitment and payment appropriations under this Decision shall be automatically carried over and may be committed up to 31 December of the following financial year. The carried-over amount shall be used first in the following financial year. The Commission shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of carried over commitment appropriations in keeping with Article 12(6) of the Financial Regulation.

2.
     
  In addition to the rules laid down in Article 15 of the Financial Regulation on making appropriations available again, commitment appropriations corresponding to the amount of decommitments made as a result of total or partial non-implementation of an action under this Decision shall be made available again to the benefit of the budget line of origin. For the purposes of this Decision, references to Article 15 of the Financial Regulation in Article 12(1)(b) of the Regulation laying down the Multiannual Financial Framework shall be understood as including a reference to this paragraph.

3.
     
  Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments, in keeping with Article 112(2) of the Financial Regulation.

The third subparagraph of Article 114(2) of the Financial Regulation shall not apply to these multiannual actions. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for an action that by 31 December of the fifth year following that of the budgetary commitment has not been used for the purpose of pre-financing or making interim payments or for which no certified statement of expenditure or any payment request has been submitted.

The third subparagraph of Article 114(2) of the Financial Regulation shall not apply to these multiannual actions. The Commission shall automatically decommit any portion of a budgetary commitment for an action that by 31 December of the fifth year following that of the budgetary commitment has not been used for the purpose of pre-financing or making interim payments or for which no certified statement of expenditure or any payment request has been submitted.

Paragraph 2 of this Article shall also apply to annual instalments.

Paragraph 2 of this Article shall also apply to annual instalments.

Amendment 77

Amendment 77

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 76 — paragraph 1 — point b

Article 76 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | institutional development, capacity building and integration of environmental aspects; |

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Amendment

(b)

institutional development, capacity building and integration of environmental aspects;

| (b) | institutional development, capacity building and integration of environmental
  , gender and good governance
  aspects; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

institutional development, capacity building and integration of environmental
  , gender and good governance
  aspects;

, gender and good governance

Amendment 78

Amendment 78

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 77 — paragraph 2

Article 77 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable statistical data regarding those areas. | 2.   The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable
  , publicly accessible
  statistical data regarding those areas. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

2.   The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable statistical data regarding those areas.

2.   The Union shall support the efforts of the OCTs in developing reliable
  , publicly accessible
  statistical data regarding those areas.

Amendment 79

Amendment 79

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 77 — paragraph 3

Article 77 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators. | 3.   The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators
  , in particular by facilitating analysis of the OCTs’ GDP expressed as purchasing power parity where available
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

3.   The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators.

3.   The Union may support OCTs in their efforts to improve comparability of their macroeconomic indicators
  , in particular by facilitating analysis of the OCTs’ GDP expressed as purchasing power parity where available
  .

Amendment 80

Amendment 80

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 78 — paragraph 1

Article 78 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation
  , as well as expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative support needed for the programme, and to manage operations financed under this Decision, including information and communication actions, and corporate information and technology systems. | 1.   On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation
  , as well as expenditure at headquarters and Union delegations for the administrative support needed for the programme, and to manage operations financed under this Decision, including information and communication actions, and corporate information and technology systems.

1.   On the initiative of the Commission, Union financing may cover support expenditure for the implementation of the Decision and for the achievement of its objectives, including administrative support associated with the preparation, follow-up, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities necessary for such implementation.

Amendment 81

Amendment 81

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 79

Article 79

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 79 | deleted |
| General principle | |
| Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the objectives and principles of this Decision, the Financial Regulation, and [NDICI Regulation] in particular, Title II, Chapter I with the exception of Articles 13, 14(1), 14(4), and 15, Chapter III with the exception of Articles 21(1), 21(2) (a) and (b) and 21(3), and Chapter V with the exception of Articles 31(1), 31(4), 31(6), 31(9) and 32(3). The procedure laid down in Article 80 of this Decision shall not apply to the cases referred to in Article 21 (2) (c) of [NDICI Regulation]. | |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

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Amendment

Article 79

Article 79

deleted

deleted

General principle

General principle

Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the objectives and principles of this Decision, the Financial Regulation, and [NDICI Regulation] in particular, Title II, Chapter I with the exception of Articles 13, 14(1), 14(4), and 15, Chapter III with the exception of Articles 21(1), 21(2) (a) and (b) and 21(3), and Chapter V with the exception of Articles 31(1), 31(4), 31(6), 31(9) and 32(3). The procedure laid down in Article 80 of this Decision shall not apply to the cases referred to in Article 21 (2) (c) of [NDICI Regulation].

Unless otherwise specified in this Decision, Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the objectives and principles of this Decision, the Financial Regulation, and [NDICI Regulation] in particular, Title II, Chapter I with the exception of Articles 13, 14(1), 14(4), and 15, Chapter III with the exception of Articles 21(1), 21(2) (a) and (b) and 21(3), and Chapter V with the exception of Articles 31(1), 31(4), 31(6), 31(9) and 32(3). The procedure laid down in Article 80 of this Decision shall not apply to the cases referred to in Article 21 (2) (c) of [NDICI Regulation].

Amendment 82

Amendment 82

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 79 a (new)

Article 79 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 79a |
| | Adoption of programming documents |
| | 1.
     
  In the context of the partnership between the Union and the OCTs, the OCTs’ authorities shall be responsible for the formulation and adoption of sectoral policies in the main areas of cooperation referred to in Part II of this Decision and shall ensure appropriate follow-up. |
| | On that basis, each OCT shall prepare and present a programming document for the sustainable development of its territory. The programming document shall provide a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union and the OCT concerned that is consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policies of the Union. |
| | Each programming document shall set out: |
| | — | a brief presentation of the OCT’s political, economic, social, cultural and environmental context; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 79a

Article 79a

Adoption of programming documents

Adoption of programming documents

1.
     
  In the context of the partnership between the Union and the OCTs, the OCTs’ authorities shall be responsible for the formulation and adoption of sectoral policies in the main areas of cooperation referred to in Part II of this Decision and shall ensure appropriate follow-up.

On that basis, each OCT shall prepare and present a programming document for the sustainable development of its territory. The programming document shall provide a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union and the OCT concerned that is consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policies of the Union.

On that basis, each OCT shall prepare and present a programming document for the sustainable development of its territory. The programming document shall provide a coherent framework for cooperation between the Union and the OCT concerned that is consistent with the overall purpose and scope, objectives, principles and policies of the Union.

Each programming document shall set out:

Each programming document shall set out:

—

a brief presentation of the OCT’s political, economic, social, cultural and environmental context;

a brief presentation of the OCT’s political, economic, social, cultural and environmental context;

| — | a brief description of the OCT’s sustainable development strategy (Agenda 2030), identifying the priorities for the OCT and how it intends to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals; |
| --- | --- |

—

a brief description of the OCT’s sustainable development strategy (Agenda 2030), identifying the priorities for the OCT and how it intends to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals;

a brief description of the OCT’s sustainable development strategy (Agenda 2030), identifying the priorities for the OCT and how it intends to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals;

| — | the priority areas for Union financing; |
| --- | --- |

—

the priority areas for Union financing;

the priority areas for Union financing;

| — | the specific objectives; |
| --- | --- |

—

the specific objectives;

the specific objectives;

| — | the expected results; |
| --- | --- |

—

the expected results;

the expected results;

| — | clear and specific performance indicators; |
| --- | --- |

—

clear and specific performance indicators;

clear and specific performance indicators;

| — | the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area; |
| --- | --- |

—

the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area;

the indicative financial allocations, both overall and per priority area;

| — | an indicative timetable. |
| --- | --- |

—

an indicative timetable.

an indicative timetable.

2.
     
  The programming document shall build on experience and best practices and shall be based on consultations and dialogue with civil society, local authorities and other actors in order to ensure that they are properly involved and that due account is subsequently taken of the indicative programming document.

3.
     
  A draft programming document shall be the subject of an exchange of views between the authorities of each OCT, the Member State to which they are linked and the Commission. The authorities in each OCT shall be responsible for finalising the programming document. The Commission shall lay down guidelines specifying the programming arrangements for the OCTs in such a way that the programming documents can be rapidly approved.

4.
     
  Once finalised, the programming document shall be assessed by the Commission to determine whether it is consistent with the aims of this Decision and with the relevant Union policies, and whether it contains all the elements required to adopt the annual financing decision. The OCTs’ authorities shall provide all the necessary information, including the results of any feasibility studies, for that assessment.

5.
     
  The programming document shall be approved in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision.

That procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming.

That procedure shall also apply to substantial reviews which have the effect of modifying significantly the strategy or its programming.

The examination procedure shall not apply to non-substantial modifications to the indicative programming document, such as technical adjustments, reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area, or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial indicative allocation by less than 20 %, provided that such modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the indicative programming document. The Commission shall communicate such non-substantial modifications to the European Parliament and to the Council within one month of the date of adoption of the relevant decision.

The examination procedure shall not apply to non-substantial modifications to the indicative programming document, such as technical adjustments, reassigning funds within the indicative allocations per priority area, or increasing or decreasing the size of the initial indicative allocation by less than 20 %, provided that such modifications do not affect the priority areas and objectives set out in the indicative programming document. The Commission shall communicate such non-substantial modifications to the European Parliament and to the Council within one month of the date of adoption of the relevant decision.

Amendment 83

Amendment 83

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 79 b (new)

Article 79 b (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Article 79b |
| | Action plans and measures |
| | 1.
     
  The Commission shall adopt annual or multiannual action plans or measures. Measures may take the form of individual measures, special measures, support measures or exceptional assistance measures. Action plans and measures shall specify for each action the objectives pursued, the expected results and main activities, the methods of implementation, the budget and any associated support expenditure. |
| | 2.
     
  Action plans shall be based on programming documents. |
| | 3.
     
  Action plans and measures shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. The procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be required for: |
| | (a) | action plans, individual measures and support measures for which Union funding does not exceed EUR 10 million; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 79b

Article 79b

Action plans and measures

Action plans and measures

1.
     
  The Commission shall adopt annual or multiannual action plans or measures. Measures may take the form of individual measures, special measures, support measures or exceptional assistance measures. Action plans and measures shall specify for each action the objectives pursued, the expected results and main activities, the methods of implementation, the budget and any associated support expenditure.

2.
     
  Action plans shall be based on programming documents.

3.
     
  Action plans and measures shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. The procedure referred to in paragraph 1 shall not be required for:

(a)

(a)

action plans, individual measures and support measures for which Union funding does not exceed EUR 10 million;

action plans, individual measures and support measures for which Union funding does not exceed EUR 10 million;

| (b) | technical modifications, provided such modifications do not substantially affect the objectives of the action plan or measure concerned, such as:










  (i) | a change of implementation method; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

(b)

technical modifications, provided such modifications do not substantially affect the objectives of the action plan or measure concerned, such as:

technical modifications, provided such modifications do not substantially affect the objectives of the action plan or measure concerned, such as:

(i)

(i)

a change of implementation method;

a change of implementation method;

| (ii) | reassignments of funds between actions contained in an action plan; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

(ii)

reassignments of funds between actions contained in an action plan;

reassignments of funds between actions contained in an action plan;

| (iii) | increases or reductions in the budget for action plans and measures of not more than 20 % of the initial budget and not exceeding EUR 10 million. |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

(iii)

increases or reductions in the budget for action plans and measures of not more than 20 % of the initial budget and not exceeding EUR 10 million.

increases or reductions in the budget for action plans and measures of not more than 20 % of the initial budget and not exceeding EUR 10 million.

In the case of multiannual action plans and measures, the thresholds referred to in paragraph (3)(a) and (b)(iii) shall be applicable on a yearly basis. When adopted in accordance with this paragraph, action plans and measures, excluding exceptional assistance measures, and technical modifications shall be communicated to the European Parliament and to the Member States within one month of their adoption.

In the case of multiannual action plans and measures, the thresholds referred to in paragraph (3)(a) and (b)(iii) shall be applicable on a yearly basis. When adopted in accordance with this paragraph, action plans and measures, excluding exceptional assistance measures, and technical modifications shall be communicated to the European Parliament and to the Member States within one month of their adoption.

4.
     
  Before adopting or extending exceptional assistance measures involving amounts not exceeding EUR 20 million, the Commission shall inform the Council of their nature and objectives and of the financial amounts envisaged. The Commission shall inform the Council before making significant substantive changes to exceptional assistance measures already adopted. The Commission shall take account of the relevant Council policy approach in connection with the planning and subsequent implementation of such measures, in the interests of consistency of the Union’s external action. The Commission shall keep the European Parliament duly informed, in a timely manner, about the planning and implementation of exceptional assistance measures pursuant to this Article, including the financial amounts envisaged, and shall also inform the European Parliament when making substantial changes or extensions to that assistance.

5.
     
  On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency, such as crises resulting from natural or man-made disasters or immediate threats to democracy, the rule of law, human rights or fundamental freedoms, the Commission may adopt action plans and measures or modifications to existing action plans and measures in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 88(5).

Amendment 84

Amendment 84

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 80

Article 80

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Article 80 | deleted |
| Adoption of multiannual indicative programmes, action plans and measures | |
| The Commission shall adopt, under this Decision, in the form of ‘single programming documents’, multiannual indicative programmes as referred to in Article 12 of [NDICI Regulation] together with the corresponding action plans and measures referred to in Article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. That procedure shall also apply to reviews referred to in Article 14 (3) of [NDICI Regulation] which have the effect of significantly modifying the content of the multiannual indicative programme. | |
| In the case of Greenland, action plans and measures as referred to in article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] may be adopted separately from the multiannual indicative programmes. | |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

Article 80

Article 80

deleted

deleted

Adoption of multiannual indicative programmes, action plans and measures

Adoption of multiannual indicative programmes, action plans and measures

The Commission shall adopt, under this Decision, in the form of ‘single programming documents’, multiannual indicative programmes as referred to in Article 12 of [NDICI Regulation] together with the corresponding action plans and measures referred to in Article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. That procedure shall also apply to reviews referred to in Article 14 (3) of [NDICI Regulation] which have the effect of significantly modifying the content of the multiannual indicative programme.

The Commission shall adopt, under this Decision, in the form of ‘single programming documents’, multiannual indicative programmes as referred to in Article 12 of [NDICI Regulation] together with the corresponding action plans and measures referred to in Article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 88(5) of this Decision. That procedure shall also apply to reviews referred to in Article 14 (3) of [NDICI Regulation] which have the effect of significantly modifying the content of the multiannual indicative programme.

In the case of Greenland, action plans and measures as referred to in article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] may be adopted separately from the multiannual indicative programmes.

In the case of Greenland, action plans and measures as referred to in article 19 of [NDICI Regulation] may be adopted separately from the multiannual indicative programmes.

Amendment 85

Amendment 85

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 81 — paragraph 1

Article 81 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   The
  OCTs
  public authorities shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision. | 1.   The public authorities
  of all the OCTs
  shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   The
  OCTs
  public authorities shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision.

1.   The public authorities
  of all the OCTs
  shall be eligible for financial support provided for in this Decision.

Amendment 86

Amendment 86

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 81 — paragraph 2 — point e

Article 81 — paragraph 2 — point e

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | actors of decentralised cooperation and other non-governmental actors from OCTs and from the Union, to enable them to undertake economic, cultural, social and educational projects and programmes in the OCTs in the framework of decentralised cooperation, as referred to in Article 12 of this Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

actors of decentralised cooperation and other non-governmental actors from OCTs and from the Union, to enable them to undertake economic, cultural, social and educational projects and programmes in the OCTs in the framework of decentralised cooperation, as referred to in Article 12 of this Decision.

| (e) | actors of decentralised cooperation and other non-governmental actors from OCTs and from the Union, to enable them to undertake economic,
  environmental,
  cultural, social and educational projects and programmes in the OCTs in the framework of decentralised cooperation, as referred to in Article 12 of this Decision. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

actors of decentralised cooperation and other non-governmental actors from OCTs and from the Union, to enable them to undertake economic,
  environmental,
  cultural, social and educational projects and programmes in the OCTs in the framework of decentralised cooperation, as referred to in Article 12 of this Decision.

environmental,

Amendment 87

Amendment 87

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 82 — paragraph 1 — point c — subpoint iii

Article 82 — paragraph 1 — point c — subpoint iii

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (iii) | one or more regional bodies of which OCTs are members; |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(iii)

one or more regional bodies of which OCTs are members;

| (iii) | one or more regional bodies
  or associations
  of which OCTs are members; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

one or more regional bodies
  or associations
  of which OCTs are members;

or associations

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 83 — paragraph 1

Article 83 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked. | 1.   Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in
  all Union programmes, including the European Union Solidarity Fund
  and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked.

1.   Natural persons from an OCT, as defined in Article 50, and, where applicable, the relevant public and/or private bodies and institutions in an OCT, shall be eligible for participation in
  all Union programmes, including the European Union Solidarity Fund
  and funding from Union programmes, subject to the rules and objectives of the programmes and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the OCT is linked.

Amendment 89

Amendment 89

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 83 — paragraph 2 a (new)

Article 83 — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  The Commission shall ensure effective and efficient access for the OCTs to all Union programmes and cooperation instruments with other countries, providing for specific measures if necessary. |
| | In addition, the Commission shall ensure the transparency of information and the visibility of calls for proposals launched under the various Union programmes through an up-to-date access portal dedicated to the OCTs. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2a.
     
  The Commission shall ensure effective and efficient access for the OCTs to all Union programmes and cooperation instruments with other countries, providing for specific measures if necessary.

In addition, the Commission shall ensure the transparency of information and the visibility of calls for proposals launched under the various Union programmes through an up-to-date access portal dedicated to the OCTs.

In addition, the Commission shall ensure the transparency of information and the visibility of calls for proposals launched under the various Union programmes through an up-to-date access portal dedicated to the OCTs.

Amendment 90

Amendment 90

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 83 — paragraph 3

Article 83 — paragraph 3

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 3.   
  The OCTs shall report to
  the Commission
  on this participation in the Union programmes, every year starting
  in
  2022
  . | 3.   
  On the basis of the information provided by the OCTs,
  the Commission
  shall draw up an annual report on their participation
  in
  Union programmes
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

3.   
  The OCTs shall report to
  the Commission
  on this participation in the Union programmes, every year starting
  in
  2022
  .

3.   
  On the basis of the information provided by the OCTs,
  the Commission
  shall draw up an annual report on their participation
  in
  Union programmes
  .

Amendment 91

Amendment 91

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 86 — paragraph 2

Article 86 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to
  amend
  Article 3 of Annex I to review or complement
  the indicators
  where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. | To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to
  determine the performance indicators provided for in
  Article 3 of Annex I 
  or
  to review or complement
  them
  where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to
  amend
  Article 3 of Annex I to review or complement
  the indicators
  where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework.

amend

the indicators

To ensure effective assessment of progress of this Decision towards the achievement of its objectives, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 87 in order to
  determine the performance indicators provided for in
  Article 3 of Annex I 
  or
  to review or complement
  them
  where considered necessary and to supplement this Decision with provisions on the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation framework.

determine the performance indicators provided for in

or

them

Amendment 92

Amendment 92

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 87 — paragraph 2

Article 87 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. | 2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
  The Council shall inform the European Parliament of its decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.

2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 86 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 1 January 2021. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
  The Council shall inform the European Parliament of its decision.

Amendment 93

Amendment 93

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 87 — paragraph 4

Article 87 — paragraph 4

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council. | 4.   As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council
  and to the European Parliament
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

4.   As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council.

4.   As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it to the Council
  and to the European Parliament
  .

Amendment 94

Amendment 94

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 87 — paragraph 5

Article 87 — paragraph 5

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council. | 5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council.
  If the Council intends to object, it shall inform the European Parliament a reasonable time before it takes the final decision, specifying the delegated act to which it intends to object and the reasons for its objection. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council.

5.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 86 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed by the Council within a period of two months of notification of the act to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the Council has informed the Commission that it will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the Council.
  If the Council intends to object, it shall inform the European Parliament a reasonable time before it takes the final decision, specifying the delegated act to which it intends to object and the reasons for its objection.

Amendment 95

Amendment 95

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 90 — paragraph 1

Article 90 — paragraph 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| This Decision shall apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU

   (46). | The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall be responsible for the overall political coordination of the Union’s external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness thereof. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

This Decision shall apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU

   (46).

This Decision shall apply in accordance with Council Decision 2010/427/EU

46

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall be responsible for the overall political coordination of the Union’s external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness thereof.

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall be responsible for the overall political coordination of the Union’s external action, ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness thereof.

Amendment 96

Amendment 96

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Article 92 — paragraph 2

Article 92 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| It shall apply from 1 January 2021. | It shall apply from 1 January 2021
  and shall expire on 31 December 2027
  . |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

It shall apply from 1 January 2021.

It shall apply from 1 January 2021
  and shall expire on 31 December 2027
  .

and shall expire on 31 December 2027

Amendment 97

Amendment 97

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 
  500 000 000
  in current prices shall be allocated as follows: | 1.   For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 
  669 000 000
  in current prices shall be allocated as follows: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.   For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 
  500 000 000
  in current prices shall be allocated as follows:

1.   For the purposes of this Decision, for the seven-year period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027, the overall amount of the Union financial assistance of EUR 
  669 000 000
  in current prices shall be allocated as follows:

Amendment 98

Amendment 98

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point a

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (a) | EUR 159 000 000
  in the form of grants for bilateral programmable support for long-term development of
  OCTs other than Greenland
  , in particular to finance the initiatives referred to in the programming document. This amount shall be allocated on the basis of the needs and performance of the OCTs in accordance with the following criteria:
  where appropriate, the programming document shall pay particular attention to actions aimed at strengthening governance and the institutional capacities of the beneficiary OCTs and, where relevant, the likely timetable of the envisaged actions. The allocation of this amount shall take into account
  the size of the population, the level of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the level of previous allocations and constraints due to the geographical isolation of OCTs as mentioned in Article 9 of this Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(a)

EUR 159 000 000
  in the form of grants for bilateral programmable support for long-term development of
  OCTs other than Greenland
  , in particular to finance the initiatives referred to in the programming document. This amount shall be allocated on the basis of the needs and performance of the OCTs in accordance with the following criteria:
  where appropriate, the programming document shall pay particular attention to actions aimed at strengthening governance and the institutional capacities of the beneficiary OCTs and, where relevant, the likely timetable of the envisaged actions. The allocation of this amount shall take into account
  the size of the population, the level of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the level of previous allocations and constraints due to the geographical isolation of OCTs as mentioned in Article 9 of this Decision.

EUR 159 000 000

OCTs other than Greenland

where appropriate, the programming document shall pay particular attention to actions aimed at strengthening governance and the institutional capacities of the beneficiary OCTs and, where relevant, the likely timetable of the envisaged actions. The allocation of this amount shall take into account

| (a) | 81 %
  in the form of grants for bilateral programmable support for long-term development of
  all the OCTs
  , in particular to finance the initiatives referred to in the programming document. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

81 %
  in the form of grants for bilateral programmable support for long-term development of
  all the OCTs
  , in particular to finance the initiatives referred to in the programming document.

81 %

all the OCTs

This amount shall be allocated on the basis of the needs and performance of the OCTs in accordance with the following criteria: the size of the population, the level of Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
  based on GDP PPP if availabl
  e, the level of previous allocations, constraints due to the geographical isolation of the OCTs as referred to in Article 9 of this Decision,
  the low level of development of the OCTs referred to in Article 9a of this Decision, the size of the territories and the climate and environmental challenges.

based on GDP PPP if availabl

the low level of development of the OCTs referred to in Article 9a of this Decision, the size of the territories and the climate and environmental challenges.

4 % for Aruba

4 % for Aruba

1,5  % for Bonaire

1,5  % for Bonaire

5 % for Curaçao

5 % for Curaçao

48 % for Greenland

48 % for Greenland

10,75  % for New Caledonia

10,75  % for New Caledonia

10,85  % for French Polynesia

10,85  % for French Polynesia

1,2  % for Saba

1,2  % for Saba

2 % for Saint Barthélémy

2 % for Saint Barthélémy

0,8  % for Sint Eustatius

0,8  % for Sint Eustatius

7,5  % for Saint Pierre and Miquelon

7,5  % for Saint Pierre and Miquelon

2,5  % for Sint Maarten

2,5  % for Sint Maarten

0,4  % for the French Southern and Antarctic Territories

0,4  % for the French Southern and Antarctic Territories

5,5  % for Wallis and Futuna

5,5  % for Wallis and Futuna

Amendment 99

Amendment 99

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point b

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (b) | EUR 225 000 000 in the form of grant for the bilateral programmable support for long term development of Greenland in particular to finance the initiative referred to in the programming document. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(b)

(b)

EUR 225 000 000 in the form of grant for the bilateral programmable support for long term development of Greenland in particular to finance the initiative referred to in the programming document.

EUR 225 000 000 in the form of grant for the bilateral programmable support for long term development of Greenland in particular to finance the initiative referred to in the programming document.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 100

Amendment 100

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point c

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point c

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (c) | EUR 81 000 000
  shall be allocated to support OCT regional programmes of which EUR
  15 000 000
  could support intra-regional operations, Greenland being eligible only for the intra-regional operations. This cooperation will be implemented in coordination with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the areas of mutual interests referred to in Article 5 of this Decision and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCTs partnership referred to in Article 14 of this Decision. It shall seek coordination with other relevant Union financial programmes and instruments and in particular the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(c)

EUR 81 000 000
  shall be allocated to support OCT regional programmes of which EUR
  15 000 000
  could support intra-regional operations, Greenland being eligible only for the intra-regional operations. This cooperation will be implemented in coordination with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the areas of mutual interests referred to in Article 5 of this Decision and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCTs partnership referred to in Article 14 of this Decision. It shall seek coordination with other relevant Union financial programmes and instruments and in particular the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU.

EUR 81 000 000

15 000 000

| (c) | 12 %
  shall be allocated to support OCT regional programmes of which EUR 
  30 000 000
  could support intra-regional operations, Greenland being eligible only for the intra-regional operations. This cooperation will be implemented in coordination with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the areas of mutual interests referred to in Article 5 of this Decision and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCTs partnership referred to in Article 14 of this Decision. It shall seek coordination with other relevant Union financial programmes and instruments and in particular the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

12 %
  shall be allocated to support OCT regional programmes of which EUR 
  30 000 000
  could support intra-regional operations, Greenland being eligible only for the intra-regional operations. This cooperation will be implemented in coordination with Article 7 of this Decision, in particular regarding the areas of mutual interests referred to in Article 5 of this Decision and through consultation via the instances of the EU-OCTs partnership referred to in Article 14 of this Decision. It shall seek coordination with other relevant Union financial programmes and instruments and in particular the outermost regions referred to in Article 349 TFEU.

12 %

30 000 000

Amendment 101

Amendment 101

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point d

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (d) | EUR 22 000 000
  for studies or technical assistance measures for all the OCTs including Greenland, in accordance with Article 78 of this Decision (49). |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(d)

EUR 22 000 000
  for studies or technical assistance measures for all the OCTs including Greenland, in accordance with Article 78 of this Decision (49).

EUR 22 000 000

49

| (d) | 3,5  %
  for studies or technical assistance measures for all the OCTs including Greenland, in accordance with Article 78 of this Decision. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

3,5  %
  for studies or technical assistance measures for all the OCTs including Greenland, in accordance with Article 78 of this Decision.

3,5  %

Amendment 102

Amendment 102

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2.1 — introductory part

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2.1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| (e) | EUR 13 000 000
  to a non-allocated fund for all the OCTs including Greenland to inter alia: |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

(e)

EUR 13 000 000
  to a non-allocated fund for all the OCTs including Greenland to inter alia:

EUR 13 000 000

| (e) | 3,5  %
  to a non-allocated fund for all the OCTs including Greenland to inter alia: |
| --- | --- |

(e)

3,5  %
  to a non-allocated fund for all the OCTs including Greenland to inter alia:

3,5  %

Amendment 103

Amendment 103

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 2

Annex I — Article 1 — paragraph 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   The Commission, following a review, may decide on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article. | 2.   The Commission, following a review
  carried out before 2025
  , may decide
  , after consulting the Member States and the European Parliament,
  on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.   The Commission, following a review, may decide on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article.

2.   The Commission, following a review
  carried out before 2025
  , may decide
  , after consulting the Member States and the European Parliament,
  on the allocation of any non-allocated funds mentioned in this Article.

Amendment 104

Amendment 104

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — introductory part

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.5 of
  the
  Decision
  shall be measured by: | In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals, a list of key performance indicators shall be developed in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 86 and used to help assess the extent to which the Union has contributed to
  the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3(5) of
  this
  Decision. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

The achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3.5 of
  the
  Decision
  shall be measured by:

the

shall be measured by:

In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals, a list of key performance indicators shall be developed in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 86 and used to help assess the extent to which the Union has contributed to
  the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 3(5) of
  this
  Decision.

In keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals, a list of key performance indicators shall be developed in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 86 and used to help assess the extent to which the Union has contributed to

this

Amendment 105

Amendment 105

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 1

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 1

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1. | For OCTs, except Greenland, exports of goods and services as % of GDP and total Government revenue as % of GDP. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

1.

1.

For OCTs, except Greenland, exports of goods and services as % of GDP and total Government revenue as % of GDP.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 106

Amendment 106

Proposal for a decision

Proposal for a decision

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 2

Annex I — Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point 2

| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2. | For Greenland, exports of goods and services as % of GDP and percentage of the fisheries sector in total exports. |

Text proposed by the Commission

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Amendment

2.

2.

For Greenland, exports of goods and services as % of GDP and percentage of the fisheries sector in total exports.

deleted

deleted

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(1a)  
  Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014 and (EU) No 283/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

1a

Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014 and (EU) No 283/2014 and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

(46)  
  Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30.

46

Council Decision 2010/427/EU of 26 July 2010 establishing the organisation and functioning of the European External Action Service, OJ L 201, 3.8.2010, p. 30.

(49)  
  Out of this amount, 9 725 000 EUR are reserved for the Commission to cover technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of the EU programmes and/or actions, indirect research, direct research.

49

Out of this amount, 9 725 000 EUR are reserved for the Commission to cover technical and/or administrative assistance and expenditure in support of the implementation of the EU programmes and/or actions, indirect research, direct research.

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