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In its proposal for a Council Decision and its Annex, the Commission develops further the reasons for granting eligibility to Central Asia for EIB financing under Community guarantee: high macro-economic performances of the region, despite some disparities between countries; improved investment climate, but with further efforts still needed; strategic and energetic importance of Central Asia for the EU which seeks better stability in the region, etc.
In its proposal for a Council Decision and its Annex, the Commission develops further the reasons for granting eligibility to Central Asia for EIB financing under Community guarantee: high macro-economic performances of the region, despite some disparities between countries; improved investment climate, but with further efforts still needed; strategic and energetic importance of Central Asia for the EU which seeks better stability in the region, etc.
From a strategic point of view, the crucial alternative for energy supply routes that these countries would represent for the European Union shall be secured via a stabilisation process that this eligibility for loans under Community guarantee would favour.
From a strategic point of view, the crucial alternative for energy supply routes that these countries would represent for the European Union shall be secured via a stabilisation process that this eligibility for loans under Community guarantee would favour.
Nevertheless, your rapporteur wishes to express his circumspection regarding the political appropriateness of granting this eligibility.
Nevertheless, your rapporteur wishes to express his circumspection regarding the political appropriateness of granting this eligibility.
At the moment, these countries do not fulfil even the basic requirements regarding democracy, the rule of law, political pluralism or media freedom, and recent developments in each of these countries give rise to serious concern.
At the moment, these countries do not fulfil even the basic requirements regarding democracy, the rule of law, political pluralism or media freedom, and recent developments in each of these countries give rise to serious concern.
That being said, the eligibility of these five countries, to be granted as a group of countries in order to improve the stability of the region, should be approved.
That being said, the eligibility of these five countries, to be granted as a group of countries in order to improve the stability of the region, should be approved.
Community guarantees to the EIB against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the Community are an important instrument to support European economic and trade policy objectives at the global level.
Community guarantees to the EIB against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the Community are an important instrument to support European economic and trade policy objectives at the global level.
A large proportion of EIB loans support European firms’ overseas investments, which in turn contribute to increased trade.
A large proportion of EIB loans support European firms’ overseas investments, which in turn contribute to increased trade.
The European Parliament has been monitoring the overall activities of the EIB since 1999 through Annual Reports drawn up by the ECON Committee which have created an excellent spirit of cooperation with the Bank.
The European Parliament has been monitoring the overall activities of the EIB since 1999 through Annual Reports drawn up by the ECON Committee which have created an excellent spirit of cooperation with the Bank.
On the specific topic of Community Guarantees to the EIB, the European Parliament delivered a detailed opinion on 30 November 2006
On the specific topic of Community Guarantees to the EIB, the European Parliament delivered a detailed opinion on 30 November 2006
OJ C 316E, 22.12.2006, p.
OJ C 316E, 22.12.2006, p.
The Commission proposal for a Council decision on the eligibility of Central Asian for the Community guarantee scheme to the EIB extends the list of eligible countries in Council Decision 2006/1016/EC to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, making available up to EUR 1 billion in EIB loan contracts.
The Commission proposal for a Council decision on the eligibility of Central Asian for the Community guarantee scheme to the EIB extends the list of eligible countries in Council Decision 2006/1016/EC to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, making available up to EUR 1 billion in EIB loan contracts.
This follows a request of the European Parliament in its opinion on the Community Guarantees to the EIB.
This follows a request of the European Parliament in its opinion on the Community Guarantees to the EIB.
It is in line with the EU strategy for a new partnership with Central Asia, adopted by the European Council at its meeting of 21/22 June 2007, which states that the "European Investment Bank (EIB) should play an important role in financing projects of interest to the EU in Central Asia''.
It is in line with the EU strategy for a new partnership with Central Asia, adopted by the European Council at its meeting of 21/22 June 2007, which states that the "European Investment Bank (EIB) should play an important role in financing projects of interest to the EU in Central Asia''.
The fact that EIB loans are largely or even fully guaranteed by the Community’s Loan Guarantee Fund (LGF) allows the Bank to offer very attractive conditions, because it does not need to charge the normal risk premium.
The fact that EIB loans are largely or even fully guaranteed by the Community’s Loan Guarantee Fund (LGF) allows the Bank to offer very attractive conditions, because it does not need to charge the normal risk premium.
This subsidisation produces credit costs up to 1-2 percent below the market standard.
This subsidisation produces credit costs up to 1-2 percent below the market standard.
Accordingly, a high demand for EIB credits in the region of Central Asia can be expected.
Accordingly, a high demand for EIB credits in the region of Central Asia can be expected.
The draftsperson considers that the Community guarantee to the EIB for lending in Central Asia deserves the support of the European Parliament, as a means of employing public money to advance EU policy goals, on condition that these goals are indeed promoted coherently.
The draftsperson considers that the Community guarantee to the EIB for lending in Central Asia deserves the support of the European Parliament, as a means of employing public money to advance EU policy goals, on condition that these goals are indeed promoted coherently.
At present, this is not assured in the Commission proposal for a Council decision:
At present, this is not assured in the Commission proposal for a Council decision:
· in four out of the five countries of Central Asia, the human rights situation is far below the standards laid down by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
· in four out of the five countries of Central Asia, the human rights situation is far below the standards laid down by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in particular systematically violate fundamental rights and lack any democratic progress.
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in particular systematically violate fundamental rights and lack any democratic progress .
The European Parliament on 20 February 2008 confirmed its support for the sanctions against Uzbekistan imposed by the EU.
The European Parliament on 20 February 2008 confirmed its support for the sanctions against Uzbekistan imposed by the EU.
It further stressed that Turkmenistan must make progress in key human rights and democracy areas in order for the EU to be able to move ahead with the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters, such as investment ( 2007/2102(INI) ).
It further stressed that Turkmenistan must make progress in key human rights and democracy areas in order for the EU to be able to move ahead with the Interim Agreement on Trade and Trade-related matters, such as investment ( 2007/2102(INI) ).
Accordingly, it calls for the differentiation in the EU's policy regarding its approach to the countries of the region to be based in particular on the human rights situation in each country.
Accordingly, it calls for the differentiation in the EU's policy regarding its approach to the countries of the region to be based in particular on the human rights situation in each country.
Instead, the Commission proposal does not differentiate criteria for EIB lending among the Central Asia countries;
Instead, the Commission proposal does not differentiate criteria for EIB lending among the Central Asia countries;
· on 20 February 2008, the European Parliament also called on both the Council and the Commission "to ensure that human rights issues should carry equal weight with the EU's robust approach to energy, security and trade".
· on 20 February 2008, the European Parliament also called on both the Council and the Commission "to ensure that human rights issues should carry equal weight with the EU's robust approach to energy, security and trade".
Instead, the Commission proposes a strong focus on energy supply;
Instead, the Commission proposes a strong focus on energy supply;
· the "gift" of lower interest rates should, in principle, accrue only to EIB loans for projects that have, as a priority, a high and measurable value in advancing EU policy objectives, since the budget of the guarantee fund is limited.
· the "gift" of lower interest rates should, in principle, accrue only to EIB loans for projects that have, as a priority, a high and measurable value in advancing EU policy objectives, since the budget of the guarantee fund is limited.
The list of objectives for Community guaranteed EIB loans to the Central Asia countries does not consistently feature EU policy objectives and favours large scale projects, especially in the energy supply/transport sector.
The list of objectives for Community guaranteed EIB loans to the Central Asia countries does not consistently feature EU policy objectives and favours large scale projects, especially in the energy supply/transport sector.
This is to the detriment of the EU policy objective of diversification of energy sources and the Kyoto requirements and should be rectified.
This is to the detriment of the EU policy objective of diversification of energy sources and the Kyoto requirements and should be rectified.
It most probably also undermine the European Parliament's call for the "discontinuation of public support, via export credit agencies and public investment banks, for fossil fuel projects" and its demand that "the European Investment Bank take account of the climate change implications of the funded projects when making or guaranteeing loans and impose a moratorium on funding until sufficient data are available"
It most probably also undermine the European Parliament's call for the " discontinuation of public support, via export credit agencies and public investment banks, for fossil fuel projects" and its demand that "the European Investment Bank take account of the climate change implications of the funded projects when making or guaranteeing loans and impose a moratorium on funding until sufficient data are available"
P6_TA-PROV(2007)0576 of 29.11.2007 ;
P6_TA-PROV(2007)0576 of 29.11.2007 ;
· in addition, the strong focus on energy supply and transport for EIB lending operations in Central Asia neglects evidence by the World Bank and other financial institutions that, as a rule, extractive industry projects, under the condition of a lack of good governance principles in resource-rich but poor countries, lead to increasing poverty.
· in addition, the strong focus on energy supply and transport for EIB lending operations in Central Asia neglects evidence by the World Bank and other financial institutions that, as a rule, extractive industry projects, under the condition of a lack of good governance principles in resource-rich but poor countries, lead to increasing poverty.
The energy supply focus therefore undermines the EU Strategy for a new partnership with Central Asia of June 2007, in which poverty eradication is described as the main priority of European Community bilateral assistance for the period 2007-2013.
The energy supply focus therefore undermines the EU Strategy for a new partnership with Central Asia of June 2007, in which poverty eradication is described as the main priority of European Community bilateral assistance for the period 2007-2013.
Given that all Central Asia countries qualify for assistance delivered under the DCI, your draftsman is of the opinion that EIB loans must be consistent with the European Consensus on Development and its overarching objectives, i.e. poverty eradication and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Given that all Central Asia countries qualify for assistance delivered under the DCI, your draftsman is of the opinion that EIB loans must be consistent with the European Consensus on Development and its overarching objectives, i.e. poverty eradication and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
It must be noted that the Commission proposes Article 181a of the EU Treaty as the legal basis for the Council decision on the eligibility of Central Asian countries under Council Decision 2006/1016/EC granting a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the Community.
It must be noted that the Commission proposes Article 181a of the EU Treaty as the legal basis for the Council decision on the eligibility of Central Asian countries under Council Decision 2006/1016/EC granting a Community guarantee to the EIB against losses under loans and guarantees for projects outside the Community.
With regard to this Council Decision 2006/1016/EC the European Parliament contested the presentation of the proposal under Article 181a of the Treaty and proposed a double legal base, Article181a together with Article 179 (development cooperation, under codecision procedure), since many countries eligible according to Annex 1 are developing countries under the OECD list.
With regard to this Council Decision 2006/1016/EC the European Parliament contested the presentation of the proposal under Article 181a of the Treaty and proposed a double legal base, Article181a together with Article 179 (development cooperation, under codecision procedure), since many countries eligible according to Annex 1 are developing countries under the OECD list.
The case is pending in the Court of Justice.
The case is pending in the Court of Justice.
Your draftsman is not amending the legal base of the decision, conferring this issue to the rapporteur in the lead committee.
Your draftsman is not amending the legal base of the decision, conferring this issue to the rapporteur in the lead committee.
Комисията по международна търговия приканва водещата комисия по бюджети да включи в предложението за резолюция, което ще приеме, следните предложения:
The Committee on International Trade calls on the Committee on Budgets, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following amendments in its report:
(3a) Всички операции по финансиране на ЕИБ следва да са съгласувани и да подпомагат външните политики на ЕС, включително специфични регионални цели, и следва да допринасят за общата цел за развитие и укрепване на демокрацията и правовата държава, целта за зачитане на правата на човека и основните свободи и спазването на международните споразумения в областта на околната среда, по които Европейската общност или нейните държави-членки са страни.
(3a) All EIB financing operations in Central Asia should be consistent with and support EU external policies, including specific regional objectives , and should contribute to the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law, the objective of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the observance of international environmental agreements to which the European Community or its Member States are parties.
(3б) Всички операции по финансиране на ЕИБ в Централна Азия следва да са съгласувани и да подпомагат целта на политиката на ЕС - да съдейства за постигането на Целите на хилядолетието за развитие в централноазиатските страни.
(3b) All EIB financing operations in Central Asia should be consistent with and support the EU policy objective of contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Central Asian countries.
To align the decision with the poverty eradication policy goals of the EU and declarations signed by the EC or its Member States in the frame of the UN.
To align the decision with the poverty eradication policy goals of the EU and declarations signed by the EC or its Member States in the frame of the UN.
It is important that the EIB’s regional strategy, and individual projects, are assessed against clear criteria reflecting European values and international commitments .
It is important that the EIB’s regional strategy, and individual projects, are assessed against clear criteria reflecting European values and international commitments .
(3в) По отношение на енергийните доставки и транспортните проекти, всички операции по финансиране на ЕИБ в Централна Азия следва да са съгласувани и да подпомагат целите на политиката на ЕС за диверсификация на енергийните източници и спазването на изискванията от Киото и следва да засилват опазването на околната среда.
(3c) Regarding energy supply and transport projects, all EIB financing operations in Central Asia should be consistent with and support the EU policy objectives of diversification of energy sources and compliance with the Kyoto requirements , and should enhance environmental protection.
It is important that the EIB’s regional strategy, and individual projects, are assessed against clear criteria reflecting European values and international commitments
It is important that the EIB’s regional strategy, and individual projects, are assessed against clear criteria reflecting European values and international commitments
(3г) ЕИБ следва да гарантира, че жителите на засегнатия район получават достатъчно и навременна информация, така че да имат възможност за пълноправно участие в процеса на вземане на решения.
(3d) The EIB should ensure that residents in the area concerned receive adequate and timely information so that they have the possibility of playing a full part in the decision making process.
Such assessments should provide much greater transparency, including for those most directly affected
Such assessments should provide much greater transparency, including for those most directly affected
(3д) Въз основа на получената от ЕИБ информация Комисията следва ежегодно да представя пред Европейския парламент и Съвета оценка и доклад относно операциите по финансиране на ЕИБ, осъществявани в съответствие с настоящото решение.
(3e) On the basis of the information received from the EIB, the Commission should present an assessment and a report, on an annual basis, to the European Parliament and the Council on the EIB financing operations carried out under this Decision.
Настоящият доклад следва да включва оценка на приноса на операциите по финансиране на ЕИБ за постигането на целите на външната политика на ЕС.
This report should include an evaluation of the contribution of the EIB financing operations to the achievement of the external policy objectives of the EU.
An annual report by the Commission should set out clearly how the EIB has contributed to fulfilling the objectives set out in recitals 3 a, b, c, d (as amended)
An annual report by the Commission should set out clearly how the EIB has contributed to fulfilling the objectives set out in recitals 3 a, b, c, d (as amended)
(4) Макроикономическите условия, които преобладават в страните в Централна Азия, и по специално ситуацията с външните финанси и устойчивостта на дълга, са се подобрили в последните години в резултат на силния икономически растеж и разумни макроикономически политики, и следователно на тези страни следва да се предостави достъп до финансиране от ЕИБ.
(4) The macro-economic conditions prevailing in the Central Asian countries, and in particular the situation of external finances and debt sustainability, have improved in the recent years as a result of strong economic growth and prudent macroeconomic policies, and they should therefore be allowed access to financing from the EIB.
(4) Макроикономическите условия, които преобладават в страните в Централна Азия, и по-специално ситуацията с външните финанси и устойчивостта на дълга, са се подобрили в последните години в резултат на силния икономически растеж и разумни макроикономически политики, и следователно на тези страни следва да се предостави достъп до финансиране от ЕИБ , при условие че те не са обект на санкции от страна на ЕС за нарушения на правата на човека, което би изключило достъп до финансиране от ЕИБ.
(4) The macro-economic conditions prevailing in the Central Asian countries, and in particular the situation of external finances and debt sustainability, have improved in the recent years as a result of strong economic growth and prudent macroeconomic policies, and they should therefore be allowed access to financing from the EIB, under the condition that they are not subject to EU sanctions for human rights violations, which would exclude access to EIB financing.
It must be principally stated that EU policy goals with regard to human rights must not be undermined by Community guarantees for loans by the EIB in countries, on which the EU has imposed sanctions
It must be principally stated that EU policy goals with regard to human rights must not be undermined by Community guarantees for loans by the EIB in countries, on which the EU has imposed sanctions
Допустимост на държавите от Централна Азия съгласно Решение 2006/1016/ЕО на Съвета
The eligibility of Central Asian countries under Council Decision 2006/1016/EC
Jean-Pierre Audy, Eugenijus Maldeikis, Rovana Plumb, Salvador Domingo Sanz Palacio, Carl Schlyter, Zbigniew Zaleski
Jean-Pierre Audy, Eugenijus Maldeikis, Rovana Plumb, Salvador Domingo Sanz Palacio, Carl Schlyter, Zbigniew Zaleski
Alexander Alvaro , Комисия по граждански свободи, правосъдие и вътрешни работи
Alexander Alvaro , Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
(*) Асоциирани комисии – член 47 от правилника
(*) Associated committee – Rule 47 of the Rules of Procedure
PE 404.659v02-00
PE 404.659v02-00
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT............................................................................................118
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT............................................................................................105
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по икономически и парични въпроси ..120
OPINION of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs ..........108
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по промишленост, изследвания и енергетика 146
OPINION of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy .............131
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по култура и образование ............................188
OPINION of the Committee on Culture and Education ..............................169
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по правни въпроси ...........................................201
OPINION of the Committee on Legal Affairs ....................................................181
СТАНОВИЩЕ на комисията по граждански свободи, правосъдие и вътрешни работи 227
OPINION of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs 204
– като взе предвид предложението на Комисията до Европейския парламент и Съвета ( COM(2007)0698 ),
– having regard to the Commission proposal to the European Parliament and the Council ( COM(2007)0698 ),
– като взе предвид член 251, параграф 2 и член 95 от Договора за ЕО, съгласно които предложението е внесено от Комисията (C6 0420/2007),
– having regard to Article 251(2) and Article 95 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament ( C6‑0420/2007 ),