natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
***7 355 714 836
***7 355 714 836
7 336 274 836
7 336 274 836
121 285 164
121 285 164
207 000 000
207 000 000
206 636 292
206 636 292
363 708
363 708
131 487 000 000
131 487 000 000
129 167 494 069
129 167 494 069
121 582 355 694
121 582 355 694
3 135 723 931
3 135 723 931
* including appropriations of EUR 500 million related to the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund which do not count for the margin
* including appropriations of EUR 500 million related to the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund which do not count for the margin
** including appropriations of EUR 239,2 million related to the Emergency Aid Reserve which do not count for the margin
** including appropriations of EUR 239,2 million related to the Emergency Aid Reserve which do not count for the margin
*** including appropriations of EUR 77 million related to footnote (1) of the Financial Framework 2007 - 2013 (staff contributions to the pensions scheme) which do not count for the margin
*** including appropriations of EUR 77 million related to footnote (1) of the Financial Framework 2007 - 2013 (staff contributions to the pensions scheme) which do not count for the margin
Table 1a sets out the commitment appropriations as included in the PDB 2008 with a total of EUR 129 167 million.
Table 1a sets out the commitment appropriations as included in the PDB 2008 with a total of EUR 129 167 million.
As per table 1b, this is an increase of 2 % on Budget 2007.
As per table 1b, this is an increase of 2 % on Budget 2007.
Compulsory expenditure decreases by 1,2%, and non-compulsory expenditure increases by 3,8 %.
Compulsory expenditure decreases by 1,2%, and non-compulsory expenditure increases by 3,8 %.
The lion's share of compulsory expenditure in the PDB 2008 is covered by agricultural spending within heading 2.
The lion's share of compulsory expenditure in the PDB 2008 is covered by agricultural spending within heading 2.
The observed trend away from compulsory expenditure and towards non-compulsory expenditure is in line with the point emphasised by Commissioner Grybauskaitė in her presentation to COBU on 2 May 2007 that the PDB 2008 is the first in which planned spending under Heading 1 (competitiveness and cohesion) exceeds that under Heading 2 (preservation and management of natural resources).
The observed trend away from compulsory expenditure and towards non-compulsory expenditure is in line with the point emphasised by Commissioner Grybauskaitė in her presentation to COBU on 2 May 2007 that the PDB 2008 is the first in which planned spending under Heading 1 (competitiveness and cohesion) exceeds that under Heading 2 (preservation and management of natural resources).
In aggregate, commitment figures in PDB 2008 leave a margin of EUR 3 135,7 million under the MFF ceiling.
In aggregate, commitment figures in PDB 2008 leave a margin of EUR 3 135,7 million under the MFF ceiling.
According to the latest forecast for EU GNI of EUR 12 589,2 billion, the commitments total is equivalent to 1,03 % of GNI.
According to the latest forecast for EU GNI of EUR 12 589,2 billion, the commitments total is equivalent to 1,03 % of GNI.
For comparison: the 2008 commitment ceiling as agreed in Annex 1 to the IIA of 17 May 2006 equals 1,06 % of GNI.
For comparison: the 2008 commitment ceiling as agreed in Annex 1 to the IIA of 17 May 2006 equals 1,06 % of GNI.
Table: 1b Overview of PDB 2008 - Changes to Budget 2007 (in %)
Table: 1b Overview of PDB 2008 - Changes to Budget 2007 (in %)
PDB 2008 compared to B'2007
PDB 2008 compared to B'2007
1a Competitiveness for growth and employment
1a Competitiveness for growth and employment
1b Cohesion for growth and employment
1b Cohesion for growth and employment
2 Preservation and management of natural resources
2 Preservation and management of natural resources
3a Freedom, security and justice
3a Freedom, security and justice
3b Citizenship
3b Citizenship
4 The European Union as a global partner
4 The European Union as a global partner
5 Administration
5 Administration
6 Compensation
6 Compensation
The overall total for payment appropriations is EUR 121 582 million.
The overall total for payment appropriations is EUR 121 582 million.
Table 1b shows that this is an increase of 5,3 % compared to 2007.
Table 1b shows that this is an increase of 5,3 % compared to 2007.
The payments level in the PDB 2008 corresponds to 0,97 % of EU GNI.
The payments level in the PDB 2008 corresponds to 0,97 % of EU GNI.
The 2008 payments ceiling of EUR 129 481 million as adopted in Annex 1 to the IIA actually amounts to 1,04 % of GNI.
The 2008 payments ceiling of EUR 129 481 million as adopted in Annex 1 to the IIA actually amounts to 1,04 % of GNI.
Compared to these figures, PDB 2008 leaves a margin of EUR 8 214 million for payment appropriations.
Compared to these figures, PDB 2008 leaves a margin of EUR 8 214 million for payment appropriations.
Your rapporteur highlights that this leaves a large margin under the payments ceiling.
Your rapporteur highlights that this leaves a large margin under the payments ceiling.
It is to be hoped that accurate budget implementation and spending on political priorities in line with Parliament's emphasis on a "budget for results" should facilitate a higher level of payments in the 2008 budget than has been foreseen by the Commission in the PDB.
It is to be hoped that accurate budget implementation and spending on political priorities in line with Parliament's emphasis on a "budget for results" should facilitate a higher level of payments in the 2008 budget than has been foreseen by the Commission in the PDB.
Rapporteur's general comments - a budget for results
Rapporteur's general comments - a budget for results
In line with Parliament's resolution on the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy (APS) for 2008
In line with Parliament's resolution on the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy (APS) for 2008
P6 TA-PROV(2007)0131 , clarity of budget presentation is a priority of the European Parliament.
P6 TA-PROV(2007)0131 , clarity of budget presentation is a priority of the European Parliament.
Your rapporteur will continue to stress the importance of delivering a 2008 "budget for results".
Your rapporteur will continue to stress the importance of delivering a 2008 "budget for results".
But results can only be achieved and measured if objectives are clear.
But results can only be achieved and measured if objectives are clear.
The budget line remains the fundamental building block of the annual budget procedure.
The budget line remains the fundamental building block of the annual budget procedure.
The policy area is the key element of the budget nomenclature through which Parliament can monitor the allocation of financial and human resources under activity-based budgeting (ABB) .
The policy area is the key element of the budget nomenclature through which Parliament can monitor the allocation of financial and human resources under activity-based budgeting (ABB) .
Your rapporteur considers that the activity statements provided by each Commission DG provide a useful tool to the Budgetary Authority to evaluate the extent to which each Commission Directorate-General is aiming to deliver results through its allocation of budgetary and human resources.
Your rapporteur considers that the activity statements provided by each Commission DG provide a useful tool to the Budgetary Authority to evaluate the extent to which each Commission Directorate-General is aiming to deliver results through its allocation of budgetary and human resources.
Based on an initial examination, your rapporteur welcomes an improvement in the clarity of presentation, greater focus on objectives and outcome measures, and a reduced volume of text on internal process.
Based on an initial examination, your rapporteur welcomes an improvement in the clarity of presentation, greater focus on objectives and outcome measures, and a reduced volume of text on internal process.
He will examine the activity statements in greater detail during the course of the 2008 budget procedure.
He will examine the activity statements in greater detail during the course of the 2008 budget procedure.
Your rapporteur looks forward to the first Budget Forecast Alert (BFA) during 2008, due to be agreed by the Commission in June, and to discussions with his colleagues in the Committee on Budgets as to how best to make use of this data.
Your rapporteur looks forward to the first Budget Forecast Alert (BFA) during 2008, due to be agreed by the Commission in June, and to discussions with his colleagues in the Committee on Budgets as to how best to make use of this data.
On decentralised and executive agencies , your rapporteur notes the continuing growth in staff numbers in the decentralised agencies is being financed from the operational headings (1, 2, 3 and 4) of the MFF.
On decentralised and executive agencies , your rapporteur notes the continuing growth in staff numbers in the decentralised agencies is being financed from the operational headings (1, 2, 3 and 4) of the MFF.
The funds lost to operational objectives in this way are approximately EUR 312 million in PDB 2008.
The funds lost to operational objectives in this way are approximately EUR 312 million in PDB 2008.
Further, EUR 73 million are requested for executive agencies (which carry out "administrative" tasks on behalf of Commission Directorate-Generals).
Further, EUR 73 million are requested for executive agencies (which carry out "administrative" tasks on behalf of Commission Directorate-Generals).
Your rapporteur considers that these figures should be transparently acknowledged by the Commission.
Your rapporteur considers that these figures should be transparently acknowledged by the Commission.
He further considers that attention should be given during the 2008 budget procedure to defining an appropriate guideline ratio for the number of posts that should be reduced/ offset in a "mother" Directorate-General when an executive agency is established under the supervision of that Directorate-General.
He further considers that attention should be given during the 2008 budget procedure to defining an appropriate guideline ratio for the number of posts that should be reduced/ offset in a "mother" Directorate-General when an executive agency is established under the supervision of that Directorate-General.
The prospect of slim margins over the MFF means less scope for adjusting spending according to the priorities of the budgetary authority.
The prospect of slim margins over the MFF means less scope for adjusting spending according to the priorities of the budgetary authority.
Where there is a case for agreeing programme envelopes that exceed those foreseen in the 17 May 2006 IIA due to Parliamentary priorities, your rapporteur recalls that article 37 of the IIA provides the opportunity for up to 5% of "legislative flexibility".
Where there is a case for agreeing programme envelopes that exceed those foreseen in the 17 May 2006 IIA due to Parliamentary priorities, your rapporteur recalls that article 37 of the IIA provides the opportunity for up to 5% of "legislative flexibility".
Where spending programme envelopes are being " back-loaded " (lower commitments in the early part of the MFF in anticipation of higher commitments in the latter part) this may be storing up future pressures.
Where spending programme envelopes are being " back-loaded " (lower commitments in the early part of the MFF in anticipation of higher commitments in the latter part) this may be storing up future pressures.
Your rapporteur considers that some degree of inter-institutional cooperation may be necessary to ensure a coherent programming of commitments over the MFF.
Your rapporteur considers that some degree of inter-institutional cooperation may be necessary to ensure a coherent programming of commitments over the MFF.
The very low level of margins available, in particular under headings 1a, 3a, 3b and 4 of the MFF reduce the scope for Parliament to finance pilot projects and preparatory actions (which are budgeted as "pour mémoire", or p.m., in the PDB 2008 such that any commitments voted by Parliament count against the margins).
The very low level of margins available, in particular under headings 1a, 3a, 3b and 4 of the MFF reduce the scope for Parliament to finance pilot projects and preparatory actions (which are budgeted as "pour mémoire", or p.m., in the PDB 2008 such that any commitments voted by Parliament count against the margins).
Similar arguments pertain to possible initiatives that might be brought forward under the prerogatives of the Commission.
Similar arguments pertain to possible initiatives that might be brought forward under the prerogatives of the Commission.
Heading 1a - competitiveness for growth and employment
Heading 1a - competitiveness for growth and employment
This sub-heading encompasses the key policies in achieving the Lisbon Strategy.
This sub-heading encompasses the key policies in achieving the Lisbon Strategy.
The summary figures are set out in tables 1a and 1b in the overview section.
The summary figures are set out in tables 1a and 1b in the overview section.
The main programmes of this sub-heading are the 7th Framework Programme for research and technological development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP), the Lifelong Learning Programme, the Progress Programme, the Trans-European Networks (TENs), Marco Polo II and Galileo.
The main programmes of this sub-heading are the 7th Framework Programme for research and technological development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP), the Lifelong Learning Programme, the Progress Programme, the Trans-European Networks (TENs), Marco Polo II and Galileo.
Other actions contributing to the goals of competitiveness, sustainable growth and employment are internal market, statistics, the fight against fraud, and taxation and the customs union.
Other actions contributing to the goals of competitiveness, sustainable growth and employment are internal market, statistics, the fight against fraud, and taxation and the customs union.
Research (MFF reference amount for 2007 - 2013: EUR 50 521 million)
Research (MFF reference amount for 2007 - 2013: EUR 50 521 million)
Your rapporteur welcomes the increase foreseen for heading 1a spending in the PDB 2008.
Your rapporteur welcomes the increase foreseen for heading 1a spending in the PDB 2008.
At a general level, he wishes, however, to express his concern that the number of initiatives being taken forward concurrently in this area, described below, carries with it the risk of overlap and poor coordination.
At a general level, he wishes, however, to express his concern that the number of initiatives being taken forward concurrently in this area, described below, carries with it the risk of overlap and poor coordination.
He welcomes the table on page 99 of PDB Document II provided by the Commission that sets out the proposed division of funds across the various research programmes and policy areas involved, but wonders whether the de facto separation is as Cartesian as the table would imply.
He welcomes the table on page 99 of PDB Document II provided by the Commission that sets out the proposed division of funds across the various research programmes and policy areas involved, but wonders whether the de facto separation is as Cartesian as the table would imply.
According to the Commission and despite the delays in adopting the legal basis the 7th Framework Programme (EC and EURATOM) for research and technological development (FP7) will be fully operational in 2008.
According to the Commission and despite the delays in adopting the legal basis the 7th Framework Programme (EC and EURATOM) for research and technological development (FP7) will be fully operational in 2008.
One of the innovations of FP7 is the European Research Council (ERC).
One of the innovations of FP7 is the European Research Council (ERC).
From 2008 onwards, the ERC will be responsible for the implementation of the "Ideas" programme.
From 2008 onwards, the ERC will be responsible for the implementation of the "Ideas" programme.
It is understood that an executive agency (EA) will be requested to support the ERC and to allow it to play its full role as a pan-European funding agency for frontier research.
It is understood that an executive agency (EA) will be requested to support the ERC and to allow it to play its full role as a pan-European funding agency for frontier research.
A second EA may be requested to manage other parts of the EC 7th Framework Programme (FP7).
A second EA may be requested to manage other parts of the EC 7th Framework Programme (FP7).
Parliament will examine the value added of these potential new EAs in due course.
Parliament will examine the value added of these potential new EAs in due course.
For the EC 7th Framework Programme for 2008, the Commission is proposing a total budget of EUR 5 579 million (including direct research).
For the EC 7th Framework Programme for 2008, the Commission is proposing a total budget of EUR 5 579 million (including direct research).
The most import specific programmes concern the following 4 objectives:
The most import specific programmes concern the following 4 objectives:
· Cooperation (EUR 3 802 million)
· Cooperation (EUR 3 802 million)
· Ideas (EUR 546 million)
· Ideas (EUR 546 million)
· People (EUR 496 million)
· People (EUR 496 million)
· Capacities (EUR 501 million)
· Capacities (EUR 501 million)
In the PDB 2008 an amount of EUR 115,4 million is proposed for the fusion part of the Euratom 7th Framework Programme (including ITER) - budget line 08 20 01.
In the PDB 2008 an amount of EUR 115,4 million is proposed for the fusion part of the Euratom 7th Framework Programme (including ITER) - budget line 08 20 01.
EUR 164,8 million of the Euratom Research Programme are proposed for the Joint Undertaking for ITER - budget line 08 20 02.
EUR 164,8 million of the Euratom Research Programme are proposed for the Joint Undertaking for ITER - budget line 08 20 02.
Concerning the FP7 Euratom, following the recent creation of the ITER international organisation and of the Joint Undertaking for ITER, the main priority under the theme of Fusion Energy in 2008 will be the operational start up of the ITER project, which has been successfully negotiated in FP6.
Concerning the FP7 Euratom, following the recent creation of the ITER international organisation and of the Joint Undertaking for ITER, the main priority under the theme of Fusion Energy in 2008 will be the operational start up of the ITER project, which has been successfully negotiated in FP6.
The rapporteur notes that the creation of the European Institute of Technology (EIT) as proposed by the Commission - the direct cost to the EU budget of which is expected to represent about EUR 308 million over the 2007-2013 period - was not foreseen in the MFF as agreed in May 2006 and would therefore need to be financed from the margin of heading 1A.
The rapporteur notes that the creation of the European Institute of Technology (EIT) as proposed by the Commission - the direct cost to the EU budget of which is expected to represent about EUR 308 million over the 2007-2013 period - was not foreseen in the MFF as agreed in May 2006 and would therefore need to be financed from the margin of heading 1A.
He notes that an amount of EUR 2,9 million has been entered in the PDB.
He notes that an amount of EUR 2,9 million has been entered in the PDB.
According to the Commission this will allow preparatory work for the launching of the Institute in 2010.
According to the Commission this will allow preparatory work for the launching of the Institute in 2010.
However, the budget line for the EIT as proposed in the PDB 2008 is 15 02 11, which is part of the chapter on lifelong learning (and not 02 02 10, chapter on competitiveness, industrial policy, innovation and entrepreneurship as initially laid down in the Commission proposal on the EIT).
However, the budget line for the EIT as proposed in the PDB 2008 is 15 02 11, which is part of the chapter on lifelong learning (and not 02 02 10, chapter on competitiveness, industrial policy, innovation and entrepreneurship as initially laid down in the Commission proposal on the EIT).
The rapporteur takes note of the legislative proposal currently under discussion.
The rapporteur takes note of the legislative proposal currently under discussion.
He wishes to express his concern about the potential sources of financing of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) as well as for the "body" (in the meaning of article 185 of the Financial Regulation) itself as proposed by the Commission.
He wishes to express his concern about the potential sources of financing of the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) as well as for the "body" (in the meaning of article 185 of the Financial Regulation) itself as proposed by the Commission.
He insists on further clarification from the Commission on how it will ensure that KICs and other existing components of FP7 (such as Networks of excellence) will add value through fair competition for funding.
He insists on further clarification from the Commission on how it will ensure that KICs and other existing components of FP7 (such as Networks of excellence) will add value through fair competition for funding.
Further, any potential use of funds from the structural funds, the CIP programme or FP7 should be in line with the specificity principle of the budget, according to which multiple sources of funding for a specific objective might be contrary to the Financial Regulation.
Further, any potential use of funds from the structural funds, the CIP programme or FP7 should be in line with the specificity principle of the budget, according to which multiple sources of funding for a specific objective might be contrary to the Financial Regulation.
A new preparatory action (EUR 3 million in 2008) in the area of Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) is intended to allow research efforts to come to operational fruition in the specific case of rapid mapping service in support of civil protection and humanitarian aid in the emergency response phase.
A new preparatory action (EUR 3 million in 2008) in the area of Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) is intended to allow research efforts to come to operational fruition in the specific case of rapid mapping service in support of civil protection and humanitarian aid in the emergency response phase.
The rapporteur takes note of the recent Communication on "Galileo at a crossroads: the implementation of the GNSS programme" which highlights the crucial phase of Galileo following the failure of the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP).
The rapporteur takes note of the recent Communication on "Galileo at a crossroads: the implementation of the GNSS programme" which highlights the crucial phase of Galileo following the failure of the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP).
He reminds the Commission and the Council that more than EUR 1 billion is already foreseen in the 2007-2013 MFF for Galileo under FP 7 (EUR 151 m in PDB 2008) and that the IIA of 17 May 2006 foresees appropriate instruments to ensure the additional requirements (EUR 400 million per year) to ensure a Community funding to this programme with a huge European added value.
He reminds the Commission and the Council that more than EUR 1 billion is already foreseen in the 2007-2013 MFF for Galileo under FP 7 (EUR 151 m in PDB 2008) and that the IIA of 17 May 2006 foresees appropriate instruments to ensure the additional requirements (EUR 400 million per year) to ensure a Community funding to this programme with a huge European added value.
He further recalls that during the negotiations on the MFF, Parliament repeatedly warned Council and Commission of potential serious under-funding of Galileo.
He further recalls that during the negotiations on the MFF, Parliament repeatedly warned Council and Commission of potential serious under-funding of Galileo.
Competitiveness and Innovation (MFF reference amount: EUR 3 621 million)
Competitiveness and Innovation (MFF reference amount: EUR 3 621 million)