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The Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) is an important part of the strategy on the renewed Lisbon process.
The Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP) is an important part of the strategy on the renewed Lisbon process.
It is split between different policy areas (titles), namely: title 2 (enterprise), title 6 (energy and transport) and title 9 (information society).
It is split between different policy areas (titles), namely: title 2 (enterprise), title 6 (energy and transport) and title 9 (information society).
An amount of EUR 403,7 million is proposed for the CIP for 2008 (compared to EUR 388 million in the PDB 2007).
An amount of EUR 403,7 million is proposed for the CIP for 2008 (compared to EUR 388 million in the PDB 2007).
The Lifelong Learning Programme (MFF reference amount: EUR 6 970 million)
The Lifelong Learning Programme (MFF reference amount: EUR 6 970 million)
The Lifelong Learning (LLL) Programme, including multilingualism, is one of the main programmes financed by sub-heading 1a that follows the objective of improving the quality of education and training.
The Lifelong Learning (LLL) Programme, including multilingualism, is one of the main programmes financed by sub-heading 1a that follows the objective of improving the quality of education and training.
It includes Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig strands, transversal activities and Jean-Monnet Action.
It includes Comenius, Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Grundtvig strands, transversal activities and Jean-Monnet Action.
For this second year of implementation, the total amount of appropriations is EUR 899 million, which represents an increase of 9% compared with B2007.
For this second year of implementation, the total amount of appropriations is EUR 899 million, which represents an increase of 9% compared with B2007.
Progress (MFF reference amount: EUR 743 million)
Progress (MFF reference amount: EUR 743 million)
Progress is the integrated programme for Employment and Social Solidarity supporting the implementation of the social policy agenda (EUR 95,7 million is foreseen in PDB 2008).
Progress is the integrated programme for Employment and Social Solidarity supporting the implementation of the social policy agenda (EUR 95,7 million is foreseen in PDB 2008).
Sustaining social dialogue, free movement of workers and studies and special reports in the social field, to promote and facilitate social dialogue at the European level (Working for Europe-Social dialogue and mobility programme). has EUR 65,8 million allocated to it in the PDB2008, which represents a decrease of 3,84% compared to B2007.
Sustaining social dialogue, free movement of workers and studies and special reports in the social field, to promote and facilitate social dialogue at the European level (Working for Europe-Social dialogue and mobility programme). has EUR 65,8 million allocated to it in the PDB2008, which represents a decrease of 3,84% compared to B2007.
The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund is intended to provide additional support for workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.
The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund is intended to provide additional support for workers who suffer from the consequences of major structural changes in world trade patterns and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.
The reference amount for this Fund was settled by the IIA of 17 May 2006 and it was fixed at EUR 500 million by year.
The reference amount for this Fund was settled by the IIA of 17 May 2006 and it was fixed at EUR 500 million by year.
It remains to be seen how much demand there will be for this instrument and precisely how financing will be arranged in practice.
It remains to be seen how much demand there will be for this instrument and precisely how financing will be arranged in practice.
Trans-European Networks (TENs) and Marco Polo
Trans-European Networks (TENs) and Marco Polo
The MFF reference amounts are EUR 8 013 million for TEN Transport and EUR 450 million for Marco Polo II.
The MFF reference amounts are EUR 8 013 million for TEN Transport and EUR 450 million for Marco Polo II.
The total funding for TENs activities in the field of transport is proposed at EUR 972 million.
The total funding for TENs activities in the field of transport is proposed at EUR 972 million.
This would appear to be in line with the initial financial programming.
This would appear to be in line with the initial financial programming.
In the field of energy, EUR 22 million is foreseen for TEN-E the "Priority Interconnection Plan" (PIP) out of EUR 155 foreseen of the 2007 - 2013 MFF.
In the field of energy, EUR 22 million is foreseen for TEN-E the "Priority Interconnection Plan" (PIP) out of EUR 155 foreseen of the 2007 - 2013 MFF.
Heading 1b - cohesion for growth and employment
Heading 1b - cohesion for growth and employment
Heading 1b of the financial framework covers the Structural Funds - the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) - and also the Cohesion Fund.
Heading 1b of the financial framework covers the Structural Funds - the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) - and also the Cohesion Fund.
It relates essentially to the following activity-based budgeting (ABB) policy areas: Regional policy, for the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, and; Employment and social affairs, for the ESF.
It relates essentially to the following activity-based budgeting (ABB) policy areas: Regional policy, for the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, and; Employment and social affairs, for the ESF.
The principal priority for 2008 will be to ensure the smooth implementation and uptake of Community funds for the Operational Programmes agreed in line with the adopted National Strategic Reference Frameworks of the Member States.
The principal priority for 2008 will be to ensure the smooth implementation and uptake of Community funds for the Operational Programmes agreed in line with the adopted National Strategic Reference Frameworks of the Member States.
For 2008, total commitment appropriations for heading 1b amount to EUR 46 878 million, an increase of 3,1 % relative to 2007.
For 2008, total commitment appropriations for heading 1b amount to EUR 46 878 million, an increase of 3,1 % relative to 2007.
Of these, EUR 38 723 million are for the Structural Funds (European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund), an increase of 1,0 % relative to 2007, and EUR 8 155 million for the Cohesion Fund.
Of these, EUR 38 723 million are for the Structural Funds (European Social Fund and European Regional Development Fund), an increase of 1,0 % relative to 2007, and EUR 8 155 million for the Cohesion Fund.
The latter figure represents an increase of 14,4 % relative to 2007.
The latter figure represents an increase of 14,4 % relative to 2007.
Typically, the Structural and Cohesion Funds entirely exhaust the resources available within the heading, and there will therefore be no margin available within sub-heading 1b.
Typically, the Structural and Cohesion Funds entirely exhaust the resources available within the heading, and there will therefore be no margin available within sub-heading 1b.
Payment appropriations
Payment appropriations
For heading 1b, the overall payments budget is EUR 40 622 million, an increase of 7,5 % over 2007.
For heading 1b, the overall payments budget is EUR 40 622 million, an increase of 7,5 % over 2007.
This figure comprises three components: advance and interim payments relating to the commitments under the new 2007-2013 Financial Framework, which is the largest component; reimbursements to clear RAL for the 2000-2006 programmes and projects; and a residual amount to clear the remaining RAL for the pre- 2000 programmes.
This figure comprises three components: advance and interim payments relating to the commitments under the new 2007-2013 Financial Framework, which is the largest component; reimbursements to clear RAL for the 2000-2006 programmes and projects; and a residual amount to clear the remaining RAL for the pre- 2000 programmes.
RAL for the structural funds in 2006 increased stood at EUR 77,8 billion.
RAL for the structural funds in 2006 increased stood at EUR 77,8 billion.
For the cohesion fund the RAL was 15,4 billion.
For the cohesion fund the RAL was 15,4 billion.
This gives a total of EUR 93,2 billion for overall RAL for structural operations, which is more than 70% of outstanding commitments.
This gives a total of EUR 93,2 billion for overall RAL for structural operations, which is more than 70% of outstanding commitments.
Your rapporteur further notes that cancelled payment appropriations in the 2006 Budget in the area of structural funds totalled EUR 3,3 billion once the amending letter to amending budget 6/2006 is taken into account.
Your rapporteur further notes that cancelled payment appropriations in the 2006 Budget in the area of structural funds totalled EUR 3,3 billion once the amending letter to amending budget 6/2006 is taken into account.
Your rapporteur offers two concluding comments on heading 1b.
Your rapporteur offers two concluding comments on heading 1b.
The first is that he will seek clearer explanations from the Commission than those that have been provided thus far as to the precise nature of the RALs.
The first is that he will seek clearer explanations from the Commission than those that have been provided thus far as to the precise nature of the RALs.
He also considers that Parliament should take account of the fact that the structural funds available to the twelve member states that have most recently joined the EU represent an historic opportunity to access significant sums to enhance their potential for higher economic growth and the quality of their infrastructure.
He also considers that Parliament should take account of the fact that the structural funds available to the twelve member states that have most recently joined the EU represent an historic opportunity to access significant sums to enhance their potential for higher economic growth and the quality of their infrastructure.
Parliament should pay close attention to supporting efforts in this direction.
Parliament should pay close attention to supporting efforts in this direction.
Your rapporteur further notes that this window of opportunity may not be available in future financial framework periods.
Your rapporteur further notes that this window of opportunity may not be available in future financial framework periods.
Heading 2 - preservation and management of natural resources
Heading 2 - preservation and management of natural resources
Heading 2 is the largest single heading in the PDB 2008 in money terms, if headings 1a and 1b are treated separately.
Heading 2 is the largest single heading in the PDB 2008 in money terms, if headings 1a and 1b are treated separately.
It comprises parts of the following policy areas: 05 agriculture and rural development, 07 environment, 11 fisheries and maritime affairs, 17 health and consumer affairs.
It comprises parts of the following policy areas: 05 agriculture and rural development, 07 environment, 11 fisheries and maritime affairs, 17 health and consumer affairs.
The Commission presents under Heading 2 five parts which do not necessarily correspond precisely to the policy areas mentioned above (figures for commitments):
The Commission presents under Heading 2 five parts which do not necessarily correspond precisely to the policy areas mentioned above (figures for commitments):
· Market related expenditure and direct aids: EUR 42 498, 9 million
· Market related expenditure and direct aids: EUR 42 498, 9 million
· Rural development: EUR 12 570,7 million
· Rural development: EUR 12 570,7 million
· Fisheries: EUR 895,8 million
· Fisheries: EUR 895,8 million
· Environment: EUR 266,9 million
· Environment: EUR 266,9 million
· Other actions and programmes (including decentralised agencies): EUR 43,3 million.
· Other actions and programmes (including decentralised agencies): EUR 43,3 million.
This equates to a total of EUR 56 275, 8 million: an increase of EUR 25 million compared to 2007 Budget.
This equates to a total of EUR 56 275, 8 million: an increase of EUR 25 million compared to 2007 Budget.
The ceiling for 2008 in the MFF being fixed at EUR 58 800 million, this leaves a margin of EUR 2 524,1 million.
The ceiling for 2008 in the MFF being fixed at EUR 58 800 million, this leaves a margin of EUR 2 524,1 million.
A proportion of around 75,1 per cent of this spending concerns compulsory nature
A proportion of around 75,1 per cent of this spending concerns compulsory nature
Annex III -classification of expenditure of Inter-institutional agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management: "all expenditure of the CAP concerning market measures and direct aids, including market measures for fisheries and fisheries agreement concluded with third parties." , on which the Council has the final say in the annual budget procedure and appears to take minimal notice of the views of Parliament.
Annex III -classification of expenditure of Inter-institutional agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management: "all expenditure of the CAP concerning market measures and direct aids, including market measures for fisheries and fisheries agreement concluded with third parties." , on which the Council has the final say in the annual budget procedure and appears to take minimal notice of the views of Parliament.
In connection with a first analysis of planned spending under this heading, your rapporteur recalls that the first conciliation of the 2008 budget procedure is due to be held on 13 July 2007.
In connection with a first analysis of planned spending under this heading, your rapporteur recalls that the first conciliation of the 2008 budget procedure is due to be held on 13 July 2007.
In line with annex II of the 17 May 2006 IIA and with reference to the previous "ad hoc" procedure, this meeting will seek to make progress on agriculture, fisheries and CFSP issues.
In line with annex II of the 17 May 2006 IIA and with reference to the previous "ad hoc" procedure, this meeting will seek to make progress on agriculture, fisheries and CFSP issues.
In the financial framework for the period 2007-2013, the first and second pillars of agricultural policy are now grouped under Heading 2, which opens up the possibility for transfers between, on the one hand, direct aid and market related expenditure and, on the other, rural development measures.
In the financial framework for the period 2007-2013, the first and second pillars of agricultural policy are now grouped under Heading 2, which opens up the possibility for transfers between, on the one hand, direct aid and market related expenditure and, on the other, rural development measures.
Since 1 January 2007, the Community has laid down new conditions and specific rules for financing expenditure under the common agricultural policy (CAP) and created two new funds: the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Since 1 January 2007, the Community has laid down new conditions and specific rules for financing expenditure under the common agricultural policy (CAP) and created two new funds: the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Council regulation 1290/2005 establishes the single legal framework for financing CAP spending, creating two new funds under the general EU budget, the EAGF and the EAFRD.
Council regulation 1290/2005 establishes the single legal framework for financing CAP spending, creating two new funds under the general EU budget, the EAGF and the EAFRD.
Looking at the numbers in detail, in policy area 05, EUR 42 216,4 million (chapters 05 02 - EUR 5 003,4 million and 05 03 - EUR 37 213,0 million) are proposed for market expenditure and direct aids whereas EUR 12 571 million are proposed for rural development (chapter 05 04).
Looking at the numbers in detail, in policy area 05, EUR 42 216,4 million (chapters 05 02 - EUR 5 003,4 million and 05 03 - EUR 37 213,0 million) are proposed for market expenditure and direct aids whereas EUR 12 571 million are proposed for rural development (chapter 05 04).
On rural development, covered in chapter 05 04, the PDB 2008 requests EUR 12 571 million in commitment appropriations, nearly EUR 200 more than in 2007.
On rural development, covered in chapter 05 04, the PDB 2008 requests EUR 12 571 million in commitment appropriations, nearly EUR 200 more than in 2007.
2008 will be the year of the 'health check' of the CAP
2008 will be the year of the 'health check' of the CAP
Declaration 3 of the Interinstitutional agreement of 17 May 2006 .
Declaration 3 of the Interinstitutional agreement of 17 May 2006 .
Parliament, and in particular the committee on agriculture, expects to be fully associated to this process.
Parliament, and in particular the committee on agriculture, expects to be fully associated to this process.
The rapporteur acknowledges the Commission's commitment to the need for this assessment of the functioning of the reformed CAP in the 2008 PDB.
The rapporteur acknowledges the Commission's commitment to the need for this assessment of the functioning of the reformed CAP in the 2008 PDB.
Two main instruments are distinguished reflecting two separate legal bases.
Two main instruments are distinguished reflecting two separate legal bases.
First, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), in force since 4 September 2006, replacing the former Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG).
First, the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), in force since 4 September 2006, replacing the former Financial Instrument for Fisheries Guidance (FIFG).
Second, the instrument covering all other actions related to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), including international fisheries and the law of the Sea, in force since 4 July 2006.
Second, the instrument covering all other actions related to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), including international fisheries and the law of the Sea, in force since 4 July 2006.
For the EFF, the Commission proposes EUR 588,5 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 450,8 million in payment appropriations, respectively +3,1 % and –46,2 % relative to 2007.
For the EFF, the Commission proposes EUR 588,5 million in commitment appropriations and EUR 450,8 million in payment appropriations, respectively +3,1 % and –46,2 % relative to 2007.
The increase for commitment appropriations is in line with the EFF envelope decided in the legal basis.
The increase for commitment appropriations is in line with the EFF envelope decided in the legal basis.
For the CFP-instrument, the appropriations proposed are, in total, EUR 306,6 million for commitments and EUR 288,5 million for payments.
For the CFP-instrument, the appropriations proposed are, in total, EUR 306,6 million for commitments and EUR 288,5 million for payments.
Environment is one of Commission's policy priorities for 2008, as underlined in the APS 2008.
Environment is one of Commission's policy priorities for 2008, as underlined in the APS 2008.
This is in line with four priority areas identified by the 6th Environmental Action Programme (2002-2012): climate change; nature and biodiversity; sustainable management and use of resources; environment and health.
This is in line with four priority areas identified by the 6th Environmental Action Programme (2002-2012): climate change; nature and biodiversity; sustainable management and use of resources; environment and health.
By far the biggest amount out of the operational budget is being categorized under chapter 07 03 '"Implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation" (EUR 280,6 million) from which article 07 03 07, "LIFE + (financial instrument for the environment -2007 - 2013)" takes EUR 248,1 million in commitments.
By far the biggest amount out of the operational budget is being categorized under chapter 07 03 '"Implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation" (EUR 280,6 million) from which article 07 03 07, "LIFE + (financial instrument for the environment -2007 - 2013)" takes EUR 248,1 million in commitments.
The Commission notes that LIFE + programme contains substantial differences from the original proposal, in particular as regards the management method (central direct management by the Commission instead of indirect centralised management with national agencies as originally proposed), an approach supported very much by the Committee on Budgets during the legislative process of this instrument, but which necessarily entails additional resource requirements for DG Environment.
The Commission notes that LIFE + programme contains substantial differences from the original proposal, in particular as regards the management method (central direct management by the Commission instead of indirect centralised management with national agencies as originally proposed), an approach supported very much by the Committee on Budgets during the legislative process of this instrument, but which necessarily entails additional resource requirements for DG Environment.
The PDB states that 2008 will be a decisive year for the EU's climate change policy.
The PDB states that 2008 will be a decisive year for the EU's climate change policy.
But your rapporteur would like to receive more detailed information as to how it is intended to use the requested increase in resources from EUR 273 million in commitments in 2007 to EUR 298 million in 2008 for intensified activities in the area of climate change.
But your rapporteur would like to receive more detailed information as to how it is intended to use the requested increase in resources from EUR 273 million in commitments in 2007 to EUR 298 million in 2008 for intensified activities in the area of climate change.
Heading 3a - Freedom, Security and Justice
Heading 3a - Freedom, Security and Justice
The PDB 2008 requests expenditure in Heading 3a "Freedom, Security and Justice" at EUR 691 million in 2008.
The PDB 2008 requests expenditure in Heading 3a "Freedom, Security and Justice" at EUR 691 million in 2008.
This represents an increase of 10.8% on B 2007.
This represents an increase of 10.8% on B 2007.
All of the operational spending under this MFF heading is foreseen under title 18 - area of freedom, security and justice - of the ABB.
All of the operational spending under this MFF heading is foreseen under title 18 - area of freedom, security and justice - of the ABB.
The administrative expenditure requested in PDB amounts to EUR 60,2 million for DG JLS from which EUR 55,7 million are classified under Heading 5 of the MFF and EUR 4,6 million (18 01 04) are genuine to policy area 18.
The administrative expenditure requested in PDB amounts to EUR 60,2 million for DG JLS from which EUR 55,7 million are classified under Heading 5 of the MFF and EUR 4,6 million (18 01 04) are genuine to policy area 18.
This seems to be a rather significant increase compared to Budget 2007, when the administrative expenditure assigned to Title 18 was EUR 51,3 million.
This seems to be a rather significant increase compared to Budget 2007, when the administrative expenditure assigned to Title 18 was EUR 51,3 million.
The Commission states that following the start-up period in 2007, the year 2008 will be the "first full period of implementation" for the new three general programmes: Solidarity and Management of Migration, Fundamental Rights and Justice, and Security and Safeguarding Liberties.
The Commission states that following the start-up period in 2007, the year 2008 will be the "first full period of implementation" for the new three general programmes: Solidarity and Management of Migration, Fundamental Rights and Justice, and Security and Safeguarding Liberties.
However, the situation concerning the adoption of the legal bases is not fully satisfactory, with some programmes still to be agreed.
However, the situation concerning the adoption of the legal bases is not fully satisfactory, with some programmes still to be agreed.
There are a number of agencies under heading 3a.
There are a number of agencies under heading 3a.