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In addition, seven sector-specific initiatives have been set up (Pharmaceuticals Forum, Mid-Term Review of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Strategy, High-Level Group on the Chemicals Industry, High-Level Group on the Defence Industry, European Space Programme, Taskforce on ICT Competitiveness, Mechanical Engineering Policy Dialogue).
In addition, seven sector-specific initiatives have been set up (Pharmaceuticals Forum, Mid-Term Review of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Strategy, High-Level Group on the Chemicals Industry, High-Level Group on the Defence Industry, European Space Programme, Taskforce on ICT Competitiveness, Mechanical Engineering Policy Dialogue).
This Communication takes stock of the progress achieved on both the horizontal and the sector-specific actions set out in 2005.
This Communication takes stock of the progress achieved on both the horizontal and the sector-specific actions set out in 2005.
According to this mid-term review, there is no need for a fundamental change of the policy.
According to this mid-term review, there is no need for a fundamental change of the policy.
However, the Commission does envisage to strengthen some of the ongoing projects and to launch some new initiatives in response to recent challenges.
However, the Commission does envisage to strengthen some of the ongoing projects and to launch some new initiatives in response to recent challenges.
The following new horizontal actions are announced in the Communication:
The following new horizontal actions are announced in the Communication:
· Clusters initiative
· Clusters initiative
· Lead market initiative
· Lead market initiative
· Standards Action Programme
· Standards Action Programme
· Action Plan for Sustainable industrial policy
· Action Plan for Sustainable industrial policy
· Industry and services
· Industry and services
In addition, two new sectoral initiatives will be undertaken:
In addition, two new sectoral initiatives will be undertaken:
· Food industry
· Food industry
· Electra (electrical engineering)
· Electra (electrical engineering)
This Communication can be welcomed.
This Communication can be welcomed.
The main role of industrial policy at EU level is to put in place the right framework conditions for enterprise development, industrial investment, innovation and job creation.
The main role of industrial policy at EU level is to put in place the right framework conditions for enterprise development, industrial investment, innovation and job creation.
These framework conditions could however vary from sector to sector.
These framework conditions could however vary from sector to sector.
Therefore, sectoral initiatives, taking account of the specific context of individual sectors and proposing a tailor-made combination of policies to suit the particular opportunities and challenges they face, are warmly welcomed.
Therefore, sectoral initiatives, taking account of the specific context of individual sectors and proposing a tailor-made combination of policies to suit the particular opportunities and challenges they face, are warmly welcomed.
Those sectoral initiatives should be strengthened by a horizontal approach, that tackles the barriers EU's industry is facing in its development towards higher-value and higher quality products.
Those sectoral initiatives should be strengthened by a horizontal approach, that tackles the barriers EU's industry is facing in its development towards higher-value and higher quality products.
Your Rapporteur would like to focus on 3 of these horizontal issues:
Your Rapporteur would like to focus on 3 of these horizontal issues:
"Better regulation":
"Better regulation":
A burdensome regulatory environment and an excess of red tape, remains one of the bigger barriers for industry.
A burdensome regulatory environment and an excess of red tape, remains one of the bigger barriers for industry.
This is foremost the case for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), since they are the first to suffer from excessive bureaucracy (it has been estimated that per employee a small business on average spends around 10 times as much on regulatory duties than a big company).
This is foremost the case for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), since they are the first to suffer from excessive bureaucracy (it has been estimated that per employee a small business on average spends around 10 times as much on regulatory duties than a big company).
Therefore the "Better Regulation"-agenda is of the utmost importance to raise the competitiveness of European industry.
Therefore the "Better Regulation"-agenda is of the utmost importance to raise the competitiveness of European industry.
The Commission should step up its efforts to eliminate unnecessary (administrative) barriers to access the internal market, to simplify and to improve the regulatory environment and to reduce the administrative burden on enterprises (i.a. by ensuring that progress is made in the 13 priority areas set out in the Commission's Action Plan in order to achieve the 25% goal by 2012 and by implementing the second package of the 'fast track' measures for removing administrative barriers).
The Commission should step up its efforts to eliminate unnecessary (administrative) barriers to access the internal market, to simplify and to improve the regulatory environment and to reduce the administrative burden on enterprises (i.a. by ensuring that progress is made in the 13 priority areas set out in the Commission's Action Plan in order to achieve the 25% goal by 2012 and by implementing the second package of the 'fast track' measures for removing administrative barriers).
But the "Better regulation"-agenda cannot be done only on European level.
But the "Better regulation"-agenda cannot be done only on European level.
In order to ensure tangible economic benefits for EU businesses, also Member States should make progress towards setting and reaching their own ambitious national targets in the reduction of administrative burdens, in particular those that encourage SME growth and development (i.a. simplified reporting requirements and exemptions).
In order to ensure tangible economic benefits for EU businesses, also Member States should make progress towards setting and reaching their own ambitious national targets in the reduction of administrative burdens, in particular those that encourage SME growth and development (i.a. simplified reporting requirements and exemptions).
Small and medium-sized enterprises:
Small and medium-sized enterprises:
SMEs are one of the main engines of economic growth and competitiveness in Europe, given their innovative potential and their dynamism and flexibility.
SMEs are one of the main engines of economic growth and competitiveness in Europe, given their innovative potential and their dynamism and flexibility.
Support of SME growth is therefore important.
Support of SME growth is therefore important.
That support can be given by ensuring access to sources of finance (venture capital) and to research infrastructure (cluster policy).
That support can be given by ensuring access to sources of finance (venture capital) and to research infrastructure (cluster policy).
Also, support could be given by being coherent in the SME approach across the different EU policies (i.a. properly applying the so-called "Think Small First" principle in policy-making).
Also, support could be given by being coherent in the SME approach across the different EU policies (i.a. properly applying the so-called "Think Small First" principle in policy-making).
For SMEs access to markets can be more difficult than for big companies.
For SMEs access to markets can be more difficult than for big companies.
Therefore, initiatives such as standardisation, protection of intellectual property rights and the availability of easily accessible information are especially important for them.
Therefore, initiatives such as standardisation, protection of intellectual property rights and the availability of easily accessible information are especially important for them.
A very important initiative to help SMEs is the announced Small Business Act.
A very important initiative to help SMEs is the announced Small Business Act.
This Act should include new, concrete initiatives to reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs, to facilitate their access to the Single Market and to public procurement, and to help SMEs face the challenge of globalization and climate change, for example by providing them with the necessary financial and human resources for their development and change.
This Act should include new, concrete initiatives to reduce the regulatory burden on SMEs, to facilitate their access to the Single Market and to public procurement, and to help SMEs face the challenge of globalization and climate change, for example by providing them with the necessary financial and human resources for their development and change.
As far as SME growth support is concerned, it is important to take stock of the success already achieved by some Member States, for example by creating a dedicated national mechanism for cooperation in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies to support SMEs.
As far as SME growth support is concerned, it is important to take stock of the success already achieved by some Member States, for example by creating a dedicated national mechanism for cooperation in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies to support SMEs.
In this respect, the initiative of the Slovenian Presidency to organize a Conference in spring 2008, which aims at transforming national "best practices" into European level is highly welcomed.
In this respect, the initiative of the Slovenian Presidency to organize a Conference in spring 2008, which aims at transforming national "best practices" into European level is highly welcomed.
Sustainable development:
Sustainable development:
EU's industrial competitiveness is motivated by a gradual transition towards a low-carbon and energy- and resource-efficient economy.
EU's industrial competitiveness is motivated by a gradual transition towards a low-carbon and energy- and resource-efficient economy.
The environmental goals, with respect to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the increase of energy efficiency, should not be seen as a threat to industry.
The environmental goals, with respect to the reduction of greenhouse gases and the increase of energy efficiency, should not be seen as a threat to industry.
The first mover advantage could make Europe's industry a world leader in environmentally friendly and socially acceptable technologies, products and services.
The first mover advantage could make Europe's industry a world leader in environmentally friendly and socially acceptable technologies, products and services.
This golden opportunity should be grasped, both by EU's industrial companies, as by the policy makers.
This golden opportunity should be grasped, both by EU's industrial companies, as by the policy makers.
The announced Action Plan on Sustainable industrial policy should therefore put in place a framework to speed up eco-innovation and the development of new markets (which is already to some extent the case with the Lead market initiative).
The announced Action Plan on Sustainable industrial policy should therefore put in place a framework to speed up eco-innovation and the development of new markets (which is already to some extent the case with the Lead market initiative).
For the short term, the impact on the international competitiveness of the energy intensive EU industries should be taken into consideration in order to avoid the EU "exporting pollution and importing unemployment".
For the short term, the impact on the international competitiveness of the energy intensive EU industries should be taken into consideration in order to avoid the EU "exporting pollution and importing unemployment".
This could be done by promoting Global Sectoral Agreements, in order to reduce the environmental impact of specific industries worldwide and at the same time ensuring a level playing field.
This could be done by promoting Global Sectoral Agreements, in order to reduce the environmental impact of specific industries worldwide and at the same time ensuring a level playing field.
Furthermore, sustainable development should bear in mind a balanced development across the EU, which means that not only big industries and projects should be supported, but also small scaled ones.
Furthermore, sustainable development should bear in mind a balanced development across the EU, which means that not only big industries and projects should be supported, but also small scaled ones.
Finally, the connection with the Lisbon strategy is a vital one.
Finally, the connection with the Lisbon strategy is a vital one.
Industrial policy is and should remain for an important part a national competence.
Industrial policy is and should remain for an important part a national competence.
However, for the policies to be effective, the link should be strengthened between industrial policy actions at national and at European level.
However, for the policies to be effective, the link should be strengthened between industrial policy actions at national and at European level.
Therefore, more emphasis should be put on industrial policy, SMEs and entrepreneurship in the next Lisbon cycle 2008-2010.
Therefore, more emphasis should be put on industrial policy, SMEs and entrepreneurship in the next Lisbon cycle 2008-2010.
Приветства съобщението на Комисията до Европейския парламент, Съвета, Европейския икономически и социален комитет и Комитета на регионите относно средносрочния преглед на индустриалната политика ( COM(2007)0374 ) и подчертава, че проспериращ промишлен сектор е ключово условие за постигането на целите от Лисабон;
Welcomes the communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on the mid-term review of industrial policy ( COM(2007)0374 ), and stresses that a prosperous industrial sector is essential for the achievement of the Lisbon goals;
Признава, че секторът е изправен пред изпълнено с предизвикателства бъдеще поради глобализацията, технологичното развитие и проблемите с опазването на околната среда;
Recognises that the sector faces a challenging future due to globalisation, technological development and the environment;
Счита, че отворен и конкурентоспособен вътрешен пазар в областта на услугите и промишлеността допринася за възможностите за иновации и подобрява конкурентоспособността на сектора; придържа се към възгледа, че политиката в областта на конкуренцията е ключова за гарантирането на възможността потребителите да се възползват от отворен европейски пазар;
Believes that an open and competitive internal market in services and industry contributes to the sector's potential for innovation and increases its competitiveness; takes the view that competition policy is crucial in ensuring that consumers benefit from an open European market;
Изразява съжаление относно слабостта на връзката между политиката на ЕС и националната политика в областта на промишлеността и призовава Комисията и държавите-членки да работят за засилването на тази връзка;
Regrets the weakness of the link between EU and national industrial policy and calls on the Commission and the Member States to work to strengthen this link;
Подчертава значението на ефикасен режим за обществени поръчки за конкурентоспособността на европейската промишленост; счита, че възлагането на обществени поръчки преди пускането на пазара е важен инструмент за повишаване на иновационния характер на европейските предприятия; насърчава държавите-членки да преразгледат своите политики в областта на обществените поръчки в този контекст и призовава Комисията да насърчава обмена на най-добри практики в тази област;
Underlines the importance of an efficient public procurement regime for the competitiveness of European industry; believes that pre-commercial public procurement is an important tool for boosting the innovativeness of European undertakings; encourages Member States to review their public procurement policies in this light and asks the Commission to promote the sharing of best practice in this area;
Приветства водещата пазарна инициатива на Комисията и подкрепя нейната цел за развитие на благоприятни условия за нововъзникващите пазари на иновационни продукти и услуги в специфични области с висока стойност за обществото; настоятелно призовава Комисията да покаже своята ангажираност за по-добро регулиране в тази област и предупреждава да не се отдава предпочитание на определени технологични решения за сметка на други;
Welcomes the Commission's lead market initiative and supports its objective of fostering favourable conditions for the emergence of markets in innovative products and services in specific areas of high value to society; urges the Commission to demonstrate its commitment to better regulation in this regard and cautions against favouring specific technological solutions over others;
Приветства предложенията на Комисията относно консолидирането на европейския пазар на отбранителни съоръжения и подобряване на общата конкурентоспособност на отбранителната промишленост на ЕС;
Welcomes the Commission’s proposals on consolidating the European market in defence equipment and improving the global competitiveness of the EU defence industry;
Припомня значението на инициативата, насочена към приемане на „закон за малките предприятия” на равнището на ЕС, по-специално с оглед намаляване, посредством освобождавания, на бремето от разпоредби, пред които са изправени МСП; призовава Комисията във всичките си инициативи, свързани с промишления сектор, систематично да отчита ролята на МСП, като се има предвид тяхната роля за развитието и заетостта;
Recalls the importance of the initiative to establish the Small Business Act at European level, in particular as an opportunity to reduce through exemptions the burden of regulation faced by SMEs; calls on the Commission to take systematic account of SMEs in connection with all its initiatives in the industrial sector, given their decisive role in terms of development and employment;
Подчертава значението на опазването, в рамките на политиката за конкуренцията и отворените пазари, на силата на европейската промишленост и изразява желание да бъде взето предвид адаптирането на европейската регулаторна рамка и на международните правила и норми, приложими спрямо търговския обмен, така че да бъде насърчено установяването на справедливи условия за конкуренцията в международен мащаб;
Emphasises the importance of preserving the strength of European industry by means of the framework of competition policy and open markets, and would like to see the adjustment of the European regulatory framework and the international rules and standards which apply to trade to be taken into account so that conditions of fair competition can be promoted at international level;
Припомня, че амбициозната политика в областта на правата на интелектуалната собственост е ключов елемент от конкурентоспособността на промишлените предприятия и най-вече на МСП и, следователно, постигането на споразумение относно патент на Общността и система за патентно съдопроизводство е от ключово значение, тъй като засилва усилията на митническите служби в борбата срещу фалшифицирането;
Recalls that an ambitious policy regarding intellectual property rights is a key element in the competitiveness of industrial undertakings and particularly SMEs, and that therefore the reaching of an agreement on the Community patent and an EU-wide patent litigation system is crucial, as is increasing the efforts of customs services in fighting counterfeiting;
Подкрепя продължаващата програма на Комисията за опростяване и подобрение на регулаторната среда и за намаляване на административните тежести;
Supports the Commission's on-going programme to simplify and improve the regulatory environment and reduce administrative burdens;
Припомня значението на модерните системи за стандартизация и насърчава Комисията да ускори прилагането на нови стандарти за подход, като същевременно зачита нуждите на МСП и засилва участието на представители на МСП;
Recalls the importance of modern standardisation systems, and encourages the Commission to speed up the implementation of new approach standards, while respecting the needs of SMEs and strengthening the participation of SME representatives;
Насърчава Комисията да представи предложение за директива, целящо създаването на обща консолидирана корпоративна данъчна основа между държавите-членки, които биха приветствали подобна инициатива;
Encourages the Commission to put forward a proposal for a directive on establishing a common consolidated company tax base between those Member States which would welcome such an initiative;
Изразява дълбока загриженост относно бъдещето на фармацевтичния сектор в дългосрочен план и в частност относно слабостта на европейската научноизследователска и развойна дейност, както и отсъствието на ефективно функциониращ единен пазар в този сектор; призовава Комисията и държавите-членки да разгледат спешно този въпрос;
Is gravely concerned about the long-term future of the pharmaceutical sector, and particularly the weakness of European research and development and the lack of an effectively functioning single market in this sector; calls on the Commission and the Member States to address this issue urgently;
Призовава за изработването на устойчива промишлена политика, стимулираща най-вече иновациите в областта на опазването на околната среда, като отчита изменението на климата, което оказва въздействие върху планетата; насърчава предприятията да се възползват от възможностите, предлагани от пазара на нови технологии и да съсредоточат усилията си върху намаляването на въглеродните емисии и на местните замърсявания, от една страна, и върху подобряването на енергийната ефективност, в съчетание с мерки за насърчаване на използването на възобновяеми енергийни източници и гарантирането на безопасното и устойчиво използване на природни ресурси, от друга.
Calls for a sustainable industrial policy to be worked out, particularly as regards stimulating ecological innovation, which takes account of climate change affecting the planet; encourages undertakings to seize the opportunities offered by markets in new technologies, and to concentrate their efforts on reducing carbon emissions and local pollution on the one hand, and on improving energy efficiency, accompanied by measures to promote renewable sources of energy and ensure the safe and sustainable use of natural resources, on the other;
Подчертава спешната необходимост от създаване на общоевропейски пазар за рисков капитал чрез премахване на съществуващите регулаторни и данъчни пречки пред инвестирането на рисков капитал в най-иновационните малки предприятия в Европа;
Stresses the urgency of establishing an EU-wide market for venture capital by removing existing regulatory and tax obstacles to venture capital investments in Europe's most innovative small firms;
Насърчава Комисията да повиши пазарния контрол на веригата за доставки на промишлени и потребителски стоки, включително дистрибуторите и търговците на дребно, за да се гарантира, че на всички етапи на веригата за доставки са създадени условия за конкуренция;
Encourages the Commission to intensify its market monitoring of the supply chain of industrial and consumer goods, including downstream distributors and retailers, so as to ensure that competitive conditions exist at all stages of the supply chain;