Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 16 September 2020 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (COM(2020)0220 — C9-0160/2020 — 2020/0097(COD))
Date: 2020-09-16
Institutions: Committee on Budgets, Committee on Development, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Committee on Legal Affairs, Committee on Regional Development, Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, aid to disaster victims, civil defence, cooperation policy, emergency aid, epidemic, financial aid, infectious disease, man-made disaster, natural disaster




C_2021385EN.01018001.xml










22.9.2021   


EN


Official Journal of the European Union


C 385/180






P9_TA(2020)0218
Amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism ***I
Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 16 September 2020 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (COM(2020)0220 — C9-0160/2020 — 2020/0097(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
(2021/C 385/28)

Amendment 1


Proposal for a decision


Citation 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 196 
and Article 322(1)(a)
 thereof,


Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 196 thereof,





Amendment 2


Proposal for a decision


Recital 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(1a)






Climate change is leading to an increase in the frequency, intensity and complexity of natural disasters worldwide, and developing countries, in particular the least developed countries and small island developing states, are particularly vulnerable due, on the one hand, to their underdeveloped capacity to adapt to, and mitigate, the consequences of climate change, and to respond to climate-related disasters, and, on the other hand, to their geographical exposure to floods, droughts and forest fires.











Amendment 3


Proposal for a decision


Recital 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(2)


Whilst 
recognising
 the primary responsibility 
of Member States
 for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters, the Union Mechanism promotes solidarity between Member States in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union.












(2)


Whilst the primary responsibility for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters 
remains with the Member States
, the Union Mechanism
, and in particular rescEU,
 promotes solidarity between Member States in accordance with Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union 
by complementing existing capacities of Member States, enabling more effective preparedness and response, where capacities at national level are not sufficient
.









Amendment 4


Proposal for a decision


Recital 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(2a)






Forest fires threaten lives, livelihoods and biodiversity, cause the release of high amounts of carbon emissions, and decrease the carbon absorption capacity of the planet, which further exacerbates climate change. Of particular concern are situations where primary forest or radioactively contaminated areas are destroyed by fire. The increase in climate-related disasters, including forest fires, requires a strengthening of the operations of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism outside the Union, including the activities focusing on prevention and disaster preparedness.











Amendment 5


Proposal for a decision


Recital 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(3)


The unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the Union effectiveness in managing a crisis is limited by the scope of its governance framework, but also by the degree of Union preparedness in case of disasters impacting a majority of Member States.












(3)


The unprecedented experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that the Union effectiveness in managing a crisis is limited by the scope of its governance framework, but also by the degree of Union preparedness in case of disasters impacting a majority of Member States. 
Moreover, it is clear that the Union and Member States are insufficiently prepared for more extreme and complex disasters with far-reaching, longer-term global consequences, such as a large-scale pandemic. Therefore, it is essential that Member States' civil protection actions be better coordinated and that rescEU be reinforced.











Amendment 6


Proposal for a decision


Recital 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(3a)






The experience of the COVID-19 crisis has shown that the Union and Member States are not adequately prepared to respond to large-scale emergencies and that the existing legal framework is not sufficiently fit for purpose. The COVID-19 crisis has also highlighted how the consequences of catastrophes for human health, the environment, society and the economy can take on unprecedented proportions. In view of the need to strengthen the Union’s ability and actions as regards health and civil protection, it is essential that rescEU be reinforced and made more flexible, faster and that it be better coordinated with national civil protection authorities. It is also essential that sufficient information be provided by Member States on their prevention and preparedness with respect to emergencies.











Amendment 7


Proposal for a decision


Recital 3 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(3b)






In order to maximise transparency and accountability for Union citizens, the Commission should bring forward guidance on how to measure the proportion of spending carried out through the Union Civil Protection mechanism that should qualify as Official Development Aid (ODA).











Amendment 8


Proposal for a decision


Recital 3 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(3c)






Given the experience of the COVID-19 outbreak and considering the need to enhance the Union's response capability in the fields of health and civil protection, rescEU should be significantly reinforced to improve its performance in each of the three pillars of the Union Mechanism: prevention, preparedness and response.











Amendment 9


Proposal for a decision


Recital 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(5)


In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism.












(5)


In order to be better prepared when confronted with such events in the future, urgent action is required for reinforcing the Union Mechanism. 
The reinforcement of the Union Mechanism should complement Union policies and funds and should not be a substitute for the mainstreaming of the principle of disaster resilience into those policies and funds.











Amendment 88


Proposal for a decision


Recital 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(6)


To improve planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should 
continue advocating for
 investment in prevention of disasters across sectors, and 
for
 comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi-hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities 
and
 key economic operators. To that effect, cross-sectoral and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States when defining Union wide resilience goals.












(6)


To improve 
resilience and
 planning in prevention and preparedness, the Union should 
reinforce
 investment in prevention of disasters across 
borders and across
 sectors, 
including those that arise due to seismic activity, such as earthquakes, or due to floods or due to hydrogeological instability, such as landslides,
 and comprehensive risk management approaches that underpin prevention and preparedness, taking into account a multi-hazard approach, an ecosystem-based approach and the likely impacts of climate change, in close cooperation with the relevant scientific communities, key economic operators 
and regional and local authorities, which are key players in the disaster management cycle, as well as the third sector and voluntary organisations operating in the field and must not jeopardise the established Union coordination mechanisms
. To that effect, cross-sectoral
, cross-border
 and all-hazard approaches should be put at the forefront and be based on Union wide resilience goals feeding into a baseline definition of capacities and preparedness. The Commission is to work together with Member States 
and the European Parliament
 when defining Union wide resilience goals 
and to take into account any operational emergency response plans that already exist at national, regional or local level
.









Amendment 11


Proposal for a decision


Recital 6 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(6a)






In order to ensure that disaster prevention is efficient, stress tests and a process for certification of the response capacities should be considered key elements. Regular risk assessments at regional and local level are necessary for national authorities to be able to take measures to reinforce resilience where necessary, including by using the existing Union funds. Such risk assessments should focus on features that are specific to each region, such as seismic activity, frequent floods or forest fires. Those assessments should also include the level of cross-border cooperation, in order for the Union Mechanism to have detailed information on locally available capacities so that intervention can become more targeted.











Amendment 12


Proposal for a decision


Recital 6 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(6b)






The development of Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions should involve an accurate assessment of and take into account the long-term social consequences observed in the first post-emergency stage that are managed by civil protection agencies, with particular attention being given to the most vulnerable people.











Amendment 89


Proposal for a decision


Recital 6 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(6c)






The role of regional and local authorities in disaster prevention and management is of great importance, and their response capacities need to be appropriately involved in any coordination and deployment activities carried out under this Decision, in accordance with Member States' institutional and legal frameworks, with a view to minimising overlaps and to fostering interoperability. Such authorities can play an important preventive role and they are also the first to react in the aftermath of a disaster, together with their volunteers' capacities. Therefore, there is a need for on-going cooperation at local, regional and cross-border level with a view to establishing common alert systems for rapid intervention prior to the mobilisation of rescEU as well as regular public information campaigns on initial response measures.











Amendment 13


Proposal for a decision


Recital 8 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(8a)






The creation of a pool of resources brings together a series of rescue teams, experts and equipment that Member States always keep in standby mode for Union Civil Protection missions. It is essential that those teams meet demanding criteria of quality and reliability to ensure their interoperability.











Amendment 14


Proposal for a decision


Recital 9








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(9)


The Union Mechanism should make use of Union space infrastructures such as the European Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus), Galileo, Space Situational Awareness and GOVSATCOM, which provide important Union level tools to respond to internal and external emergencies. Copernicus Emergency Management Systems are providing support to the ERCC in the various emergency phases from early warning and prevention to disaster and recovery. GOVSATCOM is to provide secure satellite communication capability specifically tailored to the needs of governmental users in emergency management. Galileo is the first global satellite navigation and positioning infrastructure specifically designed for civilian purposes in Europe and worldwide, and can be used in other areas such as emergency management, including early warning activities. Galileo's relevant services will include an emergency service, which broadcasts, through emitting signals, warnings regarding natural disasters or other emergencies in particular areas. 
The
 Member States should be 
able
 to use this service. Where they decide to use it, in order to validate the system, they should identify and notify to the Commission the national authorities competent to use that emergency service.












(9)


The Union Mechanism should make use of Union space infrastructures such as the European Earth Observation Programme (Copernicus), Galileo, Space Situational Awareness and GOVSATCOM, which provide important Union level tools to respond to internal and external emergencies. Copernicus Emergency Management Systems are providing support to the ERCC in the various emergency phases from early warning and prevention to disaster and recovery. GOVSATCOM is to provide secure satellite communication capability specifically tailored to the needs of governmental users in emergency management. Galileo is the first global satellite navigation and positioning infrastructure specifically designed for civilian purposes in Europe and worldwide, and can be used in other areas such as emergency management, including early warning activities. Galileo's relevant services will include an emergency service, which broadcasts, through emitting signals, warnings regarding natural disasters or other emergencies in particular areas. 
Given its potential for saving lives and facilitating the coordination of emergency actions,
 Member States should be 
encouraged
 to use this service. Where they decide to use it, in order to validate the system, they should identify and notify to the Commission the national authorities competent to use that emergency service.









Amendment 15


Proposal for a decision


Recital 9 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(9a)






The Union Mechanism and rescEU should be developed in a way that enables the Union to effectively respond to a wide range of emergencies. Climate change is leading to an increase in the frequency, intensity and complexity of natural disasters within the Union and worldwide, requiring a high degree of solidarity among countries. Every year, many Member States are ravaged by forest fires that destroy thousands of hectares and claim numerous lives. This situation was particularly apparent during the 2017 forest fire season in Portugal, which led to the Commission’s rescEU proposal of November 2017. The prevention and response capability of Member States, including those most affected by forest fires, is often insufficient. It is therefore essential that prevention of, preparedness for and response to disasters is strengthened and that the Union Mechanism comprise sufficient capacities, including during the rescEU transition period, to act when forest fires and other natural disasters occur.











Amendment 16


Proposal for a decision


Recital 9 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(9b)






During the COVID-19 pandemic, building on the existing provisions of Decision No 1313/2013/EU, the Commission was able to include in rescEU medical stockpiling, consisting of medical countermeasures such as intensive care medical equipment, personal protective equipment, laboratory supplies, vaccines and therapeutics, for the purpose of preparedness and response to a serious cross-border threat to health. From this medical stockpiling, personal protective equipment was delivered to Member States and candidate countries. Nevertheless, because only Member States may acquire, rent or lease rescEU capacities, more than one month passed between the adoption of the implementing act for the establishment of the above-mentioned stockpiling and the first deployment of the medical equipment and supplies concerned.











Amendment 17


Proposal for a decision


Recital 10








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(10)


In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly to 
a
 large-scale 
emergency
 or to a low probability 
event
 with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection 
and with a particular attention to vulnerable people
. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union 
or, for strategic reasons, via trusted networks of hubs such as the UN Humanitarian Response Depots.














(10)


In order to have the operational capacity to respond swiftly 
and effectively
 to large-scale 
emergencies
 or to low probability 
events
 with a high impact such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union should have the possibility of 
autonomously
 acquiring, renting, leasing or contracting rescEU capacities to be able to assist Member States overwhelmed by large-scale 
as well as cross-border
 emergencies, in line with the supporting competence in the area of civil protection. Those capacities are to be pre-positioned in logistical hubs inside the Union. 
EMA and ECDC should where necessary be consulted in the definition, management and distribution of capacities dedicated to responding to medical emergencies.











Amendment 18


Proposal for a decision


Recital 10 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(10a)






In carrying out the activities of the Union Mechanism, particular attention should be paid to the protection of vulnerable people. In addition, and in order to prevent gender-based violence, including domestic violence during times of crisis, the Commission should develop, together with Member States, guidance based on best practices to support victims of gender-based violence within the Union Civil Protection Mechanism.











Amendment 19


Proposal for a decision


Recital 10 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(10b)






On the basis of the principles of solidarity and universal coverage of quality health services and the central role of the Union in accelerating progress on global health challenges, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism should, in a manner that achieves synergy and complementarity with other relevant Union programmes, in particular EU4Health, create a better prevention, preparedness and response capacity in respect of medical emergencies.











Amendment 20


Proposal for a decision


Recital 11








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(11)


rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States could be used for national purposes, but only when not used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism.












(11)


rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States 
or the Commission
 could be used for national purposes 
by the Member States hosting those capacities
, but only when not used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism 
and with priority given to the fight against cross-border emergencies
.









Amendment 21


Proposal for a decision


Recital 12








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(12)


Where needed, the Union has an interest in responding to emergencies in third countries. Whilst primarily established for use as a safety net within the Union, in duly justified cases and taking into account the humanitarian principles, rescEU capacities could be deployed outside the Union.












(12)


Where needed, the Union has an interest in responding to emergencies in third countries. Whilst primarily established for use as a safety net within the Union, in duly justified cases
, in consultation with humanitarian actors prior to the interventions,
 and taking into account the humanitarian principles rescEU capacities could be deployed outside the Union.









Amendment 22


Proposal for a decision


Recital 13








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(13)


In order to support Member States to deliver the assistance, the European Civil Protection Pool should be further reinforced by co-financing the operational costs of the committed capacities 
when
 deployed outside the Union.












(13)


In order to support Member States to deliver the assistance 
also outside the Union
, the European Civil Protection Pool should be further reinforced by co-financing the operational costs of the committed capacities 
at the same level, irrespective of whether they are
 deployed 
inside or
 outside the Union.









Amendment 23


Proposal for a decision


Recital 14 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(14a)






To strengthen cooperation in aerial forest firefighting and in response to other disasters, administrative processes should be streamlined where possible in order to ensure prompt intervention.











Amendment 24


Proposal for a decision


Recital 16








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(16)


Given that the deployment of rescEU capacities for response operations under the Union Mechanism provides significant Union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies, further visibility obligations should be made to provide Union prominence.












(16)


Given that the deployment of rescEU capacities for response operations under the Union Mechanism provides significant Union added value by ensuring an effective and fast response to people in emergencies, further visibility obligations should be made to provide 
information to Union citizens and media and also to provide
 Union prominence. 
National authorities should receive communication guidelines from the Commission for each particular intervention to ensure that the Union's role is appropriately publicised.











Amendment 25


Proposal for a decision


Recital 17








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(17)


In order to increase flexibility as well as achieve optimal budget 
execution
, indirect management 
should be included
 as a method of budget 
implementation
.












(17)


In order to increase flexibility as well as 
to
 achieve optimal budget 
implementation
, 
this Decision should provide for
 indirect management as a method of budget 
execution, to be used where justified by the nature and content of the action concerned
.









Amendment 26


Proposal for a decision


Recital 17 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(17a)






In accordance with Article 155 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council

 (1a)

(‘the Financial Regulation’), the entities listed in Article 62(1)(c) of that Regulation and in Article 25(2) of this Decision should annually fulfil their reporting obligations. The reporting requirements for those entities are laid down in the verification agreement referred to in Article 130(3) of the Financial Regulation.











Amendment 27


Proposal for a decision


Recital 18








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(18)






In order to promote predictability and long-term effectiveness, when implementing Decision No 1313/2013/EU, the Commission should adopt annual or multi-annual work programmes indicating the planned allocations. This should help the Union to have more flexibility in budget execution and thereby enhance prevention and preparedness actions.










deleted







Amendment 28


Proposal for a decision


Recital 18 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(18a)






Delegated acts should define strengthened competences of leading Union Agencies to manage the rescEU capacities, lead the procurement process and to provide recommendations on specific quantities and products to be placed in geographically dispersed logistical hubs.











Amendment 29


Proposal for a decision


Recital 18 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(18b)






The establishment, management and distribution of strategic Union reserves and stockpiles of capacities dedicated to responding to medical emergencies under the EU4Health programme should complement the reserves of rescEU.











Amendment 30


Proposal for a decision


Recital 22 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(22a)






The Union Mechanism should also allow for the possibility of additional, voluntary contributions by Member States.











Amendment 31


Proposal for a decision


Recital 23








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(23)


While prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the Union in facing natural and man-made disasters, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. As shown in the recent COVID-19 crisis, financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and 
solely
 devoted to response 
action
, in addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation.












(23)


While prevention and preparedness measures are essential to enhance the robustness of the Union in facing natural and man-made disasters, the occurrence, timing and magnitude of disasters is by its nature unpredictable. As shown in the recent COVID-19 crisis, financial resources requested to ensure an adequate response may significantly vary from year to year and should be made available immediately. Reconciling the principle of predictability with the need to react rapidly to new needs consequently means adapting the financial implementation of the programmes. Consequently, it is appropriate to authorise carry-over of unused appropriations, limited to the following year and devoted to 
prevention, preparedness and
 response 
actions
, in addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation.









Amendment 32


Proposal for a decision


Recital 25








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(25)






Annex I to Decision No 1313/2013/EU is not flexible enough to allow the Union to properly adjust investments in prevention, preparedness and response and thus it is deleted. Investment levels to be allocated to the different phases of the disaster risk management cycle need to be determined in advance. This absence of flexibility prevents the Union from being able to react to the unpredictable nature of disasters.










deleted







Amendment 33


Proposal for a decision


Recital 25 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(25a)






During the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to have functioning rescEU capacities and for the Union Mechanism to effectively respond to the needs of Union citizens, additional financial appropriations have been made available to finance actions under the Union Mechanism. It is important to give the Union the necessary flexibility to be able to react effectively to the unpredictable nature of disasters, while at the same time maintaining a certain predictability in the fulfilment of the objectives set out in this Decision. It is important to achieve the necessary balance in the fulfilment of those objectives. In order to update the percentages set out in Annex I, according to the priorities of the reformed Union Mechanism, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission.











Amendment 34


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point - 1 (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 1 — paragraph 2







Present text




Amendment





 










(-1)





In Article 1, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:










2.   The protection to be ensured by the Union Mechanism shall cover primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and man-made disasters, including the consequences of acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, marine pollution, and acute health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. In the case of the consequences of acts of terrorism or radiological disasters, the Union Mechanism may cover only preparedness and response actions.





‘2.   The protection to be ensured by the Union Mechanism shall cover primarily people, but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, against all kinds of natural and man-made disasters, including the consequences of acts of terrorism, technological, radiological or environmental disasters, marine pollution, 
hydrogeological instability
 and acute health emergencies, occurring inside or outside the Union. In the case of the consequences of acts of terrorism or radiological disasters, the Union Mechanism may cover only preparedness and response actions.’







Amendment 35


Proposal for a decision


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

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 1 — paragraph 3







Present text




Amendment





 










(-1a)





In Article 1, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:










3.   The Union Mechanism shall promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States' primary responsibility to protect people, the environment, and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to cope adequately and in a consistent manner with disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for.





‘3.   The Union Mechanism shall promote solidarity between the Member States through practical cooperation and coordination, without prejudice to the Member States' primary responsibility to protect people, the environment, 
land
 and property, including cultural heritage, on their territory against disasters and to provide their disaster-management systems with sufficient capabilities to enable them to 
prevent, and
 cope adequately and in a consistent manner with, disasters of a nature and magnitude that can reasonably be expected and prepared for.’







Amendment 36


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point - 1 b (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 3 — paragraph 1 — point c







Present text




Amendment





 










(-1b)





In Article 3(1), point (c) is replaced by the following:















(c)


to facilitate rapid and efficient response in the event of disasters or imminent disasters, including by 
taking measures to mitigate the immediate consequences of disasters;














‘(c)


to facilitate rapid and efficient response in the event of disasters or imminent disasters, including by 
removing any obstacles of a bureaucratic nature.’











Amendment 37


Proposal for a decision


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

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point 4 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(1a)





In Article 4, the following point is inserted:









 






‘4a.
   
“Union disaster resilience goals” means objectives established to support prevention and preparedness actions for the purposes of improving the capacity of the Union and its Member States to withstand the effects of a disaster which causes or is capable of causing transboundary effects, to provide a common baseline regarding the preservation, in spite of the effects of such a disaster, of critical societal functions, and to ensure that the internal market functions properly in such a context;’









Amendment 38


Proposal for a decision


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

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point c







Present Text




Amendment





 










(1b)





In Article 5(1), point (c) is replaced by the following:















(c)


establish and regularly update a cross-sectoral overview and map of natural and man-made disaster risks the Union may face, by taking a coherent approach across different policy areas that may address or affect disaster prevention and taking due account of the likely impacts of climate change;












‘(c)


establish and regularly update a cross-sectoral overview and map of natural and man-made disaster risks, 
including disasters which cause or are capable of causing transboundary effects,
 the Union may face, by taking a coherent approach across different policy areas that may address or affect disaster prevention and taking due account of the likely impacts of climate change;’









Amendment 39


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 1 c (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point h







Present text




Amendment





 










(1c)





In Article 5(1), point (h) is replaced by the following:















(h)


promote the use of 
various
 Union funds which may support sustainable disaster prevention and encourage the Member States and regions to exploit those funding opportunities;












‘(h)


promote the use of Union funds which may support sustainable disaster prevention
, including prevention of disasters caused by hydrogeological instability,
 and encourage the Member States and regions to exploit those funding opportunities;’









Amendment 40


Proposal for a decision


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

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point c







Present Text




Amendment





 










(-a)





In paragraph 1, point (c) is replaced by the following:















(c)


further develop and refine disaster risk management planning at national or appropriate sub- national level;












 








‘(c)


further develop and refine disaster risk management planning at national or appropriate sub-national level
, including as regards cross-border collaboration, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5) and the risks related to disasters which cause or are capable of causing transboundary effects
;’













Amendment 41


Proposal for a decision


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

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point d







Present Text




Amendment





 










(-aa)






In paragraph 1, point (d) is replaced by the following:
















(d)


make available to the Commission a summary of the relevant elements of the assessments referred to in points (a) and (b), focusing on key risks. For key risks having cross-border impacts as well as, where appropriate, for low probability risks with a high impact, Member States shall describe priority prevention and preparedness measures. The summary shall be provided to the Commission by 31 December 2020 and every three years thereafter and whenever there are important changes;












 








‘(d)


make available to the Commission a summary of the relevant elements of the assessments referred to in points (a) and (b), focusing on key risks. For key risks having cross-border impacts 
and risks related to disasters which cause or are capable of causing transboundary effects
, as well as, where appropriate, for low probability risks with a high impact Member States shall describe priority prevention and preparedness measures. The summary shall be provided to the Commission by 31 December 2020 and every three years thereafter and whenever there are important changes;’













Amendment 42


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2 — point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point f







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(f)


improve disaster loss data collection at the national or appropriate sub-national level to ensure evidence-based scenario building as referred to in Article 10(1).;












(f)


improve disaster loss data collection at the national or appropriate sub-national level to ensure evidence-based scenario building as referred to in Article 10(1)
, especially when it comes to identifying gaps in cross-border disaster-response capacities
.









Amendment 43


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 2 — point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 6 — paragraph 5







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   The Commission shall 
define
 Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. The goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change on disaster risk, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis with a particular attention to vulnerable people.




5.   
By … [18 months from the date of entry into force of this amending decision],
 the Commission shall 
adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Decision by establishing
 Union disaster resilience goals to support prevention and preparedness actions. Disaster resilience goals shall ensure a common baseline for maintaining critical societal functions in the face of cascading effects of a high impact disaster and for ensuring the functioning of the internal market. 
Those
 goals shall be based on forward looking scenarios, including the impacts of climate change 
and biodiversity loss
 on disaster risk, data on past events and cross-sectoral impact analysis 
and analysis of the long-term social impact on the regions affected,
 with a particular attention to vulnerable people. 
In the drafting of disaster resilience goals, the Commission shall specifically focus on recurrent disasters that hit Member States' regions and suggest that national authorities take concrete measures, including those to be implemented with the use of Union funds, to strengthen the resilience to crises.









The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, where necessary, delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 to define Union disaster resilience goals.




 





Amendment 44


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 3

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The ERCC shall in particular coordinate, monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at Union level. The ERCC shall work in close contact with national crisis systems, civil protection authorities and relevant Union bodies.


The ERCC shall in particular coordinate, monitor and support in real-time the response to emergencies at Union level. The ERCC shall work in close contact with national crisis systems, civil protection authorities
, community-level voluntary groups
 and relevant Union bodies.





Amendment 45


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 4 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 8 — point c — indent 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—


to develop transnational detection and warning systems of Union interest;












—


to develop transnational detection and 
early
 warning systems of Union interest 
in order to mitigate the immediate effects of disasters or pandemics on human lives
;









Amendment 46


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 4 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 8 — point c — indent 3 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 








—




to provide technical training assistance to local communities for the purpose of enhancing their capacities as regards their first unassisted reaction to a crisis;











Amendment 47


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 5 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 9 — paragraph 10 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(5a)





In Article 9, the following paragraph is added:




‘10a.
   
Member States shall take appropriate actions in order to ensure that the first responders are properly equipped and prepared to respond to any kind of disaster as referred to in Article 1.’












Amendment 48


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 10 — paragraph 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   The Commission and the Member States shall work together to improve cross-sectorial resilience planning, both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect, including the adverse effects of climate change. The resilience planning shall include scenario-building at Union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1), disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of Article 6(1), disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of Article 6(1), asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to Article 6(5).




1.   The Commission and the Member States shall work together to improve cross-sectorial, resilience planning, both for natural and man-made disasters likely to have a trans-boundary effect, including the adverse effects of climate change 
and the increasing incidence of cross-border wildfires
. The resilience planning shall include scenario-building at Union level for disaster prevention and response based on the risk assessments referred to in point (a) of Article 6(1) and the overview of risks referred to in point (c) of Article 5(1), disaster risk management planning referred to in point (c) of Article 6(1), disaster loss data referred to in point (f) of Article 6(1), asset mapping and the development of plans for the deployment of response capacities, taking into account the Union disaster resilience goals referred to Article 6(5).






Amendment 49


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 6

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 10 — paragraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission and the Member States shall identify and promote synergies between civil protection assistance and humanitarian aid funding provided by the Union and Member States in disaster resilience planning of response operations for humanitarian crises outside the Union.




2.   The Commission and the Member States shall identify and promote synergies between civil protection assistance and humanitarian aid funding provided by the Union and Member States in disaster resilience planning of response operations for humanitarian crises outside the Union
, in consultation with humanitarian actors including local ones and local authorities whenever possible
.






Amendment 50


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 7

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 11 — paragraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   On the basis of identified risks, resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario-building referred to in Article 10(1) 
and overall capacities and gaps
, the Commission shall 
define
, by means of implementing acts 
in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2),
 the types and the number of key response capacities required for the European Civil Protection Pool (‘capacity goals’).




2.   On the basis of identified risks, 
overall capacities, gaps and any existing Union disaster
 resilience goals 
as
 referred to in Article 6(5) 
and any existing
 scenario-building 
as
 referred to in Article 10(1), the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts
, define
 the types and 
specify
 the number of key response capacities required for the European Civil Protection Pool (‘capacity goals’). 
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2).








Amendment 51


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Directive No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission shall 
define
, by means of implementing acts 
adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2)
, the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based on 
the
 resilience goals referred to in Article 6(5), scenario-building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response.




2.   
The Commission shall establish, within logistical hubs, European reserves of medical countermeasures and equipment which would include the medical countermeasures that respond to high impact low probability events.
 The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, 
define
 the capacities rescEU shall consist of, based 
inter alia
 on 
any existing Union disaster
 resilience goals as referred to in Article 6(5) 
and any existing
 scenario-building as referred to in Article 10(1), taking into account identified and emerging risks and overall capacities and gaps at Union level, in particular in the areas of aerial forest fire fighting, 
earthquake and flood rescues,
 chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents, and emergency medical response. 
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2). The Commission shall regularly update the information on the number and classification of rescEU capacities and make that information directly available to other Union institutions.








Amendment 52


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 






For capacities dedicated to responding to medical emergencies, such as a strategic stockpile, emergency medical teams and any other relevant capacities, the Commission shall ensure that effective coordination and synergies are achieved with other Union programmes and funds and in particular with the EU4Health Programme

 (1a)

and with relevant Union and international actors.









Amendment 53


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





rescEU capacities shall be acquired, rented, leased, and/or otherwise contracted by the Commission or Member States. The Commission may acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract rescEU capacities to stock and distribute supplies or to provide services to Member States, through procurement procedures in accordance with the Union's financial rules. Where rescEU capacities are acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States, direct grants may be awarded by the Commission to Member States without a call for proposals.


rescEU capacities shall be acquired, rented, leased, and/or otherwise contracted by the Commission or Member States. The Commission may acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract rescEU capacities to stock and distribute 
high-quality
 supplies or to provide services to Member States, through procurement procedures in accordance with the Union's financial rules. 
Where the Commission acquires rescEU capacities, it shall retain the ownership of such capacities even when they are distributed to Member States. Where rescEU capacities are rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission, the Commission shall retain full control of such capacities. Where the Commission acquires non-reusable capacities, it may transfer ownership of such capacities to the requesting Member State.
 Where rescEU capacities are acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by Member States, direct grants may be awarded by the Commission to Member States without a call for proposals.





Amendment 54


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union. 
In consultation with Member States, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission could also be located in third countries via trusted networks managed by relevant international organisations.




rescEU capacities shall be hosted by the Member States that acquire, rent, lease or otherwise contract those capacities. As a way to enhance Union resilience, rescEU capacities acquired, rented, leased or otherwise contracted by the Commission are to be strategically pre-positioned inside the Union.





Amendment 55


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point a a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 5







Present text




Amendment





 










(aa)






Paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:











5.   
A
 Member State 
that owns, rents or leases
 rescEU capacities shall ensure the registration of those capacities in CECIS, and the availability and deployability of those capacities for Union Mechanism operations.




‘5.   
The Commission or the
 Member State 
owning, renting, leasing or otherwise contracting
 rescEU capacities shall ensure the registration of those capacities in CECIS, and the availability and deployability of those capacities for Union Mechanism operations.





rescEU capacities may only be used for national purposes, as referred to in Article 23(4a), when not being used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism.


rescEU capacities may only be used for national purposes, as referred to in Article 23(4a), when not being used or needed for response operations under the Union Mechanism.




rescEU capacities shall be used in accordance with implementing acts adopted under point (g) of Article 32(1) and with operational contracts between the Commission and the Member State owning, renting or leasing such capacities, which further specify the terms and conditions of deployment of rescEU capacities, including participating personnel.


rescEU capacities shall be used in accordance with implementing acts adopted under point (g) of Article 32(1) and with operational contracts between the Commission and the Member State owning, renting or leasing such capacities, which further specify the terms and conditions of deployment of rescEU capacities, including participating personnel.




 




The terms and conditions specified in the operational contracts shall also ensure that rescEU capacities are used in compliance with this Decision, notably with the requirement to make rescEU capacities available as laid down in paragraph 6 of this Article and with the general objectives as laid down in Article 1. Those terms and conditions shall also specify the measures to be taken in cases of non-compliance in order to safeguard the appropriate use of Union funding.’







Amendment 56


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 — point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 12 — paragraph 10 — subparagraph 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this Article.


rescEU capacities may be deployed outside the Union in accordance with paragraphs 6 to 9 of this Article. 
Specific provisions shall be put in place by the Commission to guarantee accountability and the correct use of rescEU capacities in third countries, including providing for access by Union controlling officers. Visibility of the Union Mechanism in third countries shall be ensured in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 20a of this Decision.







Amendment 57


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 8 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 13 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 — point f a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(8a)





In the second subparagraph of Article 13(1), the following point is added:









‘(fa)





create capabilities of specific response expertise which can be used in the case of disasters affecting cultural heritage.’














Amendment 58


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 9

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 15 — paragraph 3 — point b







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


collect and analyse validated information on the situation, in conjunction with the affected Member State, with the goal of generating common 
situational
 awareness, and disseminate it to the Member States;












(b)


collect and analyse validated information on the situation, in conjunction with the affected Member State, with the goal of generating common awareness 
of the situation and the response to the situation
, and disseminate it 
directly
 to the Member States;









Amendment 59


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 9 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 16 — paragraph 2







Present text




Amendment





 










(9a)





In Article 16, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:










2.   Interventions under this Article may be conducted either as an autonomous assistance intervention or as a contribution to an intervention led by an international organisation. The Union coordination shall be fully integrated with the overall coordination provided by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and shall respect its leading role. In the case of man-made disasters or complex emergencies, the Commission shall ensure consistency with the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid, and respect for humanitarian principles.









 




‘2.   Interventions under this Article may be conducted either as an autonomous assistance intervention or as a contribution to an intervention led by an international organisation. The Union coordination shall be fully integrated with the overall coordination provided by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and shall respect its leading role. In the case of man-made disasters or complex emergencies, the Commission shall
, whenever possible, consult humanitarian actors including local ones and
 ensure consistency with the European Consensus on Humanitarian Aid, and respect for humanitarian principles.’











Amendment 60


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — point a







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


upon request for prevention expertise in accordance with Article 5(2);












(a)


upon request for prevention expertise in accordance with Article 5(2)
, particularly in the event of a pandemic
;









Amendment 61


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 10

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — point b







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


upon request for preparedness expertise in accordance with Article 13(3);












(b)


upon request for preparedness expertise in accordance with Article 13(3)
, particularly in the event of a pandemic
;









Amendment 62


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 11

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 18 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






developing cartographical material for the swift deployment and mobilization of resources, especially bearing in mind the specificities of cross-border regions for the purpose of trans-boundary risks such as wildfires;











Amendment 63


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point b a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1







Present text




Amendment





 










(ba)






in paragraph 3, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following:










The financial allocation referred to in 
paragraph 1
 may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Union Mechanism and the achievement of its objectives.








 



‘The financial allocation referred to in 
paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article and in Article 19a
 may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, which are required for the management of the Union Mechanism and the achievement of its objectives.’










Amendment 64


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point b b (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 3 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(bb)






the following paragraph is inserted:





‘3a.
   
The financial envelope referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a of this Article and in Article 19a shall be allocated to cover actions on preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.’












Amendment 65


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 4







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(c)






paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:










deleted












 






‘4.
   
The financial envelope referred to in paragraphs 1 and 1a shall be allocated to cover actions on preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.’;










 





Amendment 66


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point c a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 4







Present text




Amendment





 










(ca)






Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:











4.   The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated, over the period 2014-2020, according to the percentages 
and
 principles set out in Annex 
I.











 




‘4.   The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allocated, over the period 2014-2020, according to the percentages 
set out in point 1 of Annex 1 and the
 principles set out in 
point 3 of that
 Annex.’;











Amendment 67


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point c b (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 4 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(cb)






the following paragraph is inserted:





‘4a.
   
The financial envelope referred to in paragraph 1a of this Article and in Article 19a shall be allocated, over the period 2021-2027, according to the percentages set out in point 2 of Annex 1 and the principles set out in point 3 of that Annex.’;












Amendment 68


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point d

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraphs 5 and 6







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(d)






paragraphs 5 and 6 are deleted.










deleted







Amendment 69


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point d a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 5







Present text




Amendment





 










(da)






paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:











5.   The Commission shall review the breakdown set out in Annex I in 
the
 light of the outcome of the 
interim
 evaluation referred 
to in point (a) of
 Article 
34(2)
. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, where necessary in light of 
the results of that evaluation
, delegated acts in accordance with Article 30, to adjust each of the figures in Annex I by more than 
8 percentage points and up to 16
 percentage points. 
Those delegated acts shall be adopted by 30 June 2017.











 




‘5.   The Commission shall review the breakdown set out in Annex I in light of the outcome of the evaluation referred 
in
 Article 
34(3)
. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt, where necessary in light of 
unexpected events affecting the execution of the budget or in light of the establishment of rescEU capacities
, delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 
in order to amend Annex I so as
 to adjust each of the figures in 
points 1 and 2 of
 Annex I by more than 
10
 percentage points.’;











Amendment 70


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point d b (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 6







Present text




Amendment





 










(db)






paragraph 6 is replaced by the following











6.   Where, in case of a necessary revision of the budgetary resources available for response actions, imperative grounds of urgency so require, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to adjust each of the figures in Annex I by more than 
8 percentage points and up to 16
 percentage points, within the available budgetary allocations 
and
 in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 31.









 




‘6.   Where, in case of a necessary revision of the budgetary resources available for response actions, imperative grounds of urgency so require, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts 
in accordance with Article 30 in order to amend Annex I so as
 to adjust each of the figures in 
points 1 and 2 of
 Annex I by more than 
10
 percentage points, within the available budgetary allocations in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 31.’;











Amendment 71


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 12 — point d c (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19 — paragraph 6 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(dc)






In Article 19, the following paragraph is added:





‘6a.
   
The European Parliament and the Council shall authorise the available annual appropriations without prejudice to the provisions of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No … /… laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021-2027 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of … 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.’












Amendment 72


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 13

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 19a — paragraph 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Measures referred to in Article 2 of Regulation [ERI] shall be implemented under this Decision 
through amounts
 referred to in point (iv) of Article 3(2)(a) of that Regulation, subject to its Article 4(4) and (8).


Measures referred to in Article 2 of Regulation [ERI] shall be implemented under this Decision 
with an amount of EUR 2 187 620 000  in current prices as
 referred to in point (iv) of Article 3(2)(a) of that Regulation, subject to its Article 4(4) and (8).





Amendment 73


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 20a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Any assistance or funding provided under this Decision shall be given appropriate visibility. In particular, Member States shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the Union Mechanism:


Any assistance or funding provided under this Decision shall be given appropriate visibility 
in line with the specific guidelines issued by the Commission for specific interventions
. In particular, Member States shall ensure that public communication for operations funded under the Union Mechanism:





Amendment 74


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 14

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 20a — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 2 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Where RescEU capacities are used for national purposes as referred to in Article 12(5), Member States shall, by the same means as referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, acknowledge the origin of those capacities and ensure the visibility of the Union funding used to acquire those capacities.







Amendment 75


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 — point a a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 21 — paragraph 1 — point h







Present text




Amendment





 










(aa)






In Article 21(1), point (h) is replaced by the following:
















(h)


supporting the preparedness activities described in Article 13;












 








‘(h)


supporting the preparedness activities described in Article 13
, particularly through the reinforcement of existing training networks, the synergies between them, and fostering the creation of new networks with a focus on innovative solutions and new risks and challenges
;’













Amendment 76


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 15 — point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 21 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







The financial assistance referred to in this paragraph may be implemented by multi-annual work programmes. For actions extending beyond one year, budgetary commitments may be broken down into annual instalments.






deleted







Amendment 77


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 — paragraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission shall implement the Union's financial support 
in accordance with the Financial Regulation
 in direct management or in indirect management with bodies referred to in Article 
62(1)(c) of the Financial
 Regulation.




2.   The Commission shall implement the Union's financial support in direct management 
in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046
 or in indirect management with 
the
 bodies referred to in 
point (c) of
 Article 
62(1) of that
 Regulation. 
When choosing the mode of implementation of financial support, priority shall be given to direct management. Where justified by the nature and content of the action concerned, the Commission may use indirect management. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 30 in order to supplement this Decision by setting out actions carried out under the Union Mechanism, which may be implemented by indirect management.








Amendment 78


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 1







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





In order to implement this Decision, the Commission shall adopt annual 
or multi-annual
 work programmes, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2). The annual 
or multi-annual
 work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. With regard to the financial support referred to in Article 28(2), the annual 
or multi-annual
 work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein.


In order to implement this Decision, the Commission shall adopt annual work programmes, by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 33(2). The annual work programmes shall set out the objectives pursued, the expected results, the method of implementation and their total amount. They shall also contain a description of actions to be financed, an indication of the amount allocated to each action and an indicative implementation timetable. With regard to the financial support referred to in Article 28(2), the annual work programmes shall describe the actions foreseen for countries referred to therein.





Amendment 79


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 — paragraph 4 — subparagraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





However no annual 
or multi-annual
 work programme
s
 shall be required for actions falling under the disaster response laid down in Chapter IV, which cannot be provided for in advance.


However no annual work programme shall be required for actions falling under the disaster response laid down in Chapter IV, which cannot be provided for in advance.





Amendment 80


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 18

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 25 — paragraph 5







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






5.   In addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation, commitment and payment appropriations, which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 December of the following year. The carried-over appropriations shall be used 
solely
 for response actions. The carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year.




5.   In addition to Article 12(4) of the Financial Regulation, commitment and payment appropriations, which have not been used by the end of the financial year for which they were entered in the annual budget shall be automatically carried over and may be committed and paid up to 31 December of the following year. The carried-over appropriations shall be used for 
prevention, preparedness and
 response actions. The carried-over appropriations shall be used first in the following financial year.






Amendment 81


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 20 — point a

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 30 — paragraph 2







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 6(5) 
and in
 the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027.




2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 6(5)
, Article 19(5) and (6),
 the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) 
and Article 25(2)
 shall be conferred on the Commission until 31 December 2027.






Amendment 82


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 20 — point a a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 30 — paragraph 3







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






paragraph 3 is deleted;











Amendment 83


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 20 — point b

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 30 — paragraph 4







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(5) 
and
 in the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.




4.   The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(5)
, in Article 19(5) and (6),
 in the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) 
and in Article 25(2)
 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force






Amendment 84


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 20 — point c

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 30 — paragraph 7







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






7.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(5) 
or
 the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.




7.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(5)
, Article 19(5) and (6),
 the second subparagraph of Article 21(3) 
or Article 25(2)
 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council






Amendment 85


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 22 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Article 34 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(22a)





in Article 34(2), the following subparagraph is added:



‘By … [24 months from the date of entry into force of this amending decision], the Commission shall evaluate the functioning of the Union Mechanism as well as the coordination and synergies achieved with the EU4Health Programme and other Union health legislation, with a view to presenting a legislative proposal that would include the creation of a specific European Health Response Mechanism.’











Amendment 86


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 23

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Annex I







Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(23)





Annex I is deleted.









deleted







Amendment 87


Proposal for a decision


Article 1 — paragraph 1 — point 23 a (new)

Decision No 1313/2013/EU
Annex I







Present text




Amendment





 










(23a)





Annex I is amended as follows:









Annex I


‘Annex I




 




Percentages and principles for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism referred to in Article 19(1) and (1a) and Article 19a






Percentages for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism referred to in Article 19(1)










1.




Percentages for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism referred to in Article 19(1) 
for the period 2014 to 2020










Prevention: 
20 % +/- 8
 percentage points


Prevention: 
10 % +/- 10
 percentage points




Preparedness: 
50 % +/- 8
 percentage points


Preparedness: 
65 % +/- 10
 percentage points




Response: 
30 % +/- 8
 percentage points


Response: 
25 % +/- 10
 percentage points




 










2.





Percentages for allocation of the financial envelope for the implementation of the Union Mechanism referred to in Article 19(1a) and Article 19a for the period 2021 to 2027









 




Prevention: 8 % +/- 10 percentage points






 




Preparedness: 80 % +/- 10 percentage points






 




Response: 12 % +/- 10 percentage points








Principles












3.





Principles









When implementing this Decision, the Commission shall give priority to actions for which this Decision sets a deadline within the period leading to the expiry of that deadline, with the objective of meeting the deadline in question.


When implementing this Decision, the Commission shall give priority to actions for which this Decision sets a deadline within the period leading to the expiry of that deadline, with the objective of meeting the deadline in question.’






(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph (A9-0148/2020).

(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, (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)  
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a Programme for the Union's action in the field of health for the period 2021-2027 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014 (‘EU4Health Programme’)(COM(2020)0405).