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The 1999 Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure confirmed the principle that "the implementation of appropriations entered in the budget requires a prior adoption of a basic legal instrument"
The 1999 Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure confirmed the principle that "the implementation of appropriations entered in the budget requires a prior adoption of a basic legal instrument"
Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure 1999 , Official Journal C172/1, point 36 .
Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure 1999 , Official Journal C172/1, point 36 .
This point of the Interinstitutional Agreement is mirrowed in article 49 (1) of the Financial Regulation, Council Regulation N° 1605/2002, Official Journal L 248/1 and developed in Articles 31 and 32 of the implementating Measures, Commission Regulation N° 2342/2002, Official Journal L 357/1. .
This point of the Interinstitutional Agreement is mirrowed in article 49 (1) of the Financial Regulation, Council Regulation N° 1605/2002, Official Journal L 248/1 and developed in Articles 31 and 32 of the implementating Measures, Commission Regulation N° 2342/2002, Official Journal L 357/1. .
Exceptions to this principle were split out and may apply to three types of action: pilot projects, preparatory actions and one-off actions
Exceptions to this principle were split out and may apply to three types of action: pilot projects, preparatory actions and one-off actions
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37; See Financial Regulation supra note 1 article 49 (1) .
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37; See Financial Regulation supra note 1 article 49 (1) .
In the first two cases, which we considerate in this working document, there are strict limits to these exceptions as regards both time and amounts.
In the first two cases, which we considerate in this working document, there are strict limits to these exceptions as regards both time and amounts.
Pilot projects are " aimed at testing the feasibility of an action and its usefulness" while preparatory actions should " intend to prepare proposals with a view to the adoption of future Community actions" .
Pilot projects are " aimed at testing the feasibility of an action and its usefulness" while preparatory actions should " intend to prepare proposals with a view to the adoption of future Community actions" .
According to the 1999 Interinstitutional Agreement and the Financial Regulation, commitment appropriations for Pilot Projects may be entered for two financial years with a maximum annual amount of EUR 32 million
According to the 1999 Interinstitutional Agreement and the Financial Regulation, commitment appropriations for Pilot Projects may be entered for two financial years with a maximum annual amount of EUR 32 million
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37 (a) (i); See Commission Regulation on Implementing Measures supra note 1, article 32 (1) .
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37 (a) (i); See Commission Regulation on Implementing Measures supra note 1, article 32 (1) .
The respective amounts for Preparatory Actions are EUR 75 million per year , out of which a maximum of EUR 30 million for new actions
The respective amounts for Preparatory Actions are EUR 75 million per year , out of which a maximum of EUR 30 million for new actions
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37 (a) (ii); See Commission Regulation on
See Interinstitutional Agreement 1999 supra note , point 37 (a) (ii); See Commission Regulation on
Implementing Measures supra note 1, article 32 (2) .These actions can be entered for a maximum of three financial years.
Implementing Measures supra note 1, article 32 (2) .These actions can be entered for a maximum of three financial years.
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions not only represent significant budgetary amounts (up to EUR 107 million per year), but have an important role in presenting Parliament’s political priorities and introducing new initiatives.
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions not only represent significant budgetary amounts (up to EUR 107 million per year), but have an important role in presenting Parliament’s political priorities and introducing new initiatives.
For institutional reasons they also allow flexibility and autonomy for the EP outside legislative programmes.
For institutional reasons they also allow flexibility and autonomy for the EP outside legislative programmes.
In most of the cases the budgetary decision relating to these activities precedes and gives rise to the legislative decision, reversing the usual order.
In most of the cases the budgetary decision relating to these activities precedes and gives rise to the legislative decision, reversing the usual order.
The implementation of a Pilot Project or a Preparatory Action has to go through a certain number of steps foreseen by the Financial Regulation.
The implementation of a Pilot Project or a Preparatory Action has to go through a certain number of steps foreseen by the Financial Regulation.
Public Procurement and grant's provisions apply to pilot projects and preparatory actions.
Public Procurement and grant's provisions apply to pilot projects and preparatory actions.
The Commission has first to analyse the specific objectives and ways of implementing the proposed action and, on this basis, attribute it to the responsible General Directorate .
The Commission has first to analyse the specific objectives and ways of implementing the proposed action and, on this basis, attribute it to the responsible General Directorate .
As to the deadlines to be fulfilled in the case of pilot projects and preparatory actions they are not explicitely mentioned in legislation they probably result from a combine reading on the Financial Regulation and the internal practice.
As to the deadlines to be fulfilled in the case of pilot projects and preparatory actions they are not explicitely mentioned in legislation they probably result from a combine reading on the Financial Regulation and the internal practice.
The Commission does a detailed description of the procedure to be followed in its First Interim Report:
The Commission does a detailed description of the procedure to be followed in its First Interim Report:
"In the case of procurement, the preparation and the launching of the prior information notice can take from a minimum of 32 days to a maximum of 63 days.
"In the case of procurement, the preparation and the launching of the prior information notice can take from a minimum of 32 days to a maximum of 63 days.
The tendering phase can take from a minimum of 85 days to a maximum of 195 days.
The tendering phase can take from a minimum of 85 days to a maximum of 195 days.
The committing/contracting phase can take between a minimum of 55 days to a maximum of 203 days.
The committing/contracting phase can take between a minimum of 55 days to a maximum of 203 days.
In the case of grants there are no compulsory deadlines to respect, except for the Annual Working Programme, which has to be adopted by 31 January of the year concerned
In the case of grants there are no compulsory deadlines to respect, except for the Annual Working Programme, which has to be adopted by 31 January of the year concerned
See Financial Regulation supra note 1 , article 110; See Commission Implementing Measures supra note 1 , article 166. .
See Financial Regulation supra note 1 , article 110; See Commission Implementing Measures supra note 1 , article 166. .
As soon as the Annual Working Programme is adopted, the preparation of the calls for proposals takes 30 days on average, whilst the answers are usually expected after a period of two months, after the publication of the calls for proposals.
As soon as the Annual Working Programme is adopted, the preparation of the calls for proposals takes 30 days on average, whilst the answers are usually expected after a period of two months, after the publication of the calls for proposals.
The evaluation of proposals depends on the number of answers received and it can take from a few days to more than 60 days when there is a large volume of responses.
The evaluation of proposals depends on the number of answers received and it can take from a few days to more than 60 days when there is a large volume of responses.
Once the grant agreements are signed, which takes a maximum of 30 days, the payment will be made as soon as the Commission receives the necessary information from the contractor".
Once the grant agreements are signed, which takes a maximum of 30 days, the payment will be made as soon as the Commission receives the necessary information from the contractor".
Regarding the future scenario for these actions, point 31 of the European Commission working document on its proposal for renewal of the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
Regarding the future scenario for these actions, point 31 of the European Commission working document on its proposal for renewal of the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure
Commission working document :proposal for renewal of the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure, COM(2004) 498 final. laid down the possibility of starting up policies through pilot projects and preparatory actions.
Commission working document :proposal for renewal of the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure, COM(2004) 498 final. laid down the possibility of starting up policies through pilot projects and preparatory actions.
Regarding these actions the aforementioned Commission working document proposes the establishment of a calendar for the procedure to create or maintain a pilot project or a preparatory action as follows:
Regarding these actions the aforementioned Commission working document proposes the establishment of a calendar for the procedure to create or maintain a pilot project or a preparatory action as follows:
"Both arms of the budgetary authority inform the Commission by mid
"Both arms of the budgetary authority inform the Commission by mid
June of their intentions in this field, so that a first discussion may already take place at the conciliation meeting of the Council's first reading"
June of their intentions in this field, so that a first discussion may already take place at the conciliation meeting of the Council's first reading"
See Commission working document supra note 6 , Anenex II (D) par1 .
See Commission working document supra note 6 , Anenex II (D) par1 .
The European Commission also suggest in its working document to increase the maximum amounts for both actions: 38 million euro for pilot projects, 36 million euro for new preparatory actions in any budget year, and 90 million euro for the total amount of appropriations actually committed for preparatory actions
The European Commission also suggest in its working document to increase the maximum amounts for both actions: 38 million euro for pilot projects, 36 million euro for new preparatory actions in any budget year, and 90 million euro for the total amount of appropriations actually committed for preparatory actions
See Commission working document supra note 6 , Anenex II (D) par2.
See Commission working document supra note 6 , Anenex II (D) par2.
It should be pointed out that the Commission has calculated these figures on the basis of current IIA figures which have been adjusted to 2004 prices and to a 10% increase to cater for the effect of enlargement. .
It should be pointed out that the Commission has calculated these figures on the basis of current IIA figures which have been adjusted to 2004 prices and to a 10% increase to cater for the effect of enlargement. .
2006 BUDGETARY PROCEDURE
2006 BUDGETARY PROCEDURE
The European Parliament should, in line with its APS resolution
The European Parliament should, in line with its APS resolution
European Parliament resolution on the 2006 budget: the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy report (APS (2004/2270 (BUD)). , use its power of iniciative, within the limits of the Interinstitutional Agreement and the Financial Regulation, to reinforce and create pilot projects and preparatory actions in line with the new approach of the Lisbon Strategy.
European Parliament resolution on the 2006 budget: the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy report (APS (2004/2270 (BUD)). , use its power of iniciative, within the limits of the Interinstitutional Agreement and the Financial Regulation, to reinforce and create pilot projects and preparatory actions in line with the new approach of the Lisbon Strategy.
This new approach gives a central role to the promotion of knowledge, life- long learning and the fostering of young people's prosperity, while reinforcing competitiveness, research and development, SMEs, and dissemination of environmental technologies.
This new approach gives a central role to the promotion of knowledge, life- long learning and the fostering of young people's prosperity, while reinforcing competitiveness, research and development, SMEs, and dissemination of environmental technologies.
Your General Rapporteur for Budget 2006 has expressed on different occasions his will to improve through a pilot project current COMENIUS student language projects.
Your General Rapporteur for Budget 2006 has expressed on different occasions his will to improve through a pilot project current COMENIUS student language projects.
Whereas ERASMUS gives the students the opportunity of moving individually to study abroad, COMENIUS language projects involve a minimum of 10 pupils .
Whereas ERASMUS gives the students the opportunity of moving individually to study abroad, COMENIUS language projects involve a minimum of 10 pupils .
Funding for an ERASMUS style project for pupils aged from 16 to 18 should be envisaged to cover this gap.
Funding for an ERASMUS style project for pupils aged from 16 to 18 should be envisaged to cover this gap.
In its proposal for a new programme for the period after 2007 in the sector of education, the Commission has foreseen a new mobility action within COMENIUS addressed to upper secondary school pupils.
In its proposal for a new programme for the period after 2007 in the sector of education, the Commission has foreseen a new mobility action within COMENIUS addressed to upper secondary school pupils.
This pilot project will, in fact, allow to anticipate the start of this programme.
This pilot project will, in fact, allow to anticipate the start of this programme.
The Commission has proposed a total amount for pilot projects of 18, 95 million euro in commitment appropriations and 20,7 in payment appropriations.
The Commission has proposed a total amount for pilot projects of 18, 95 million euro in commitment appropriations and 20,7 in payment appropriations.
For a detailed overview of the distribution of these appropriations see table annexed.
For a detailed overview of the distribution of these appropriations see table annexed.
The Commission itself proposed two new pilot projects:
The Commission itself proposed two new pilot projects:
04 04 11 -Pilot project for a Year of Mobility for Workers
04 04 11 -Pilot project for a Year of Mobility for Workers
The European Commission decided to anticipate the European Year for workers mobility to 2006.
The European Commission decided to anticipate the European Year for workers mobility to 2006.
The Council proposed in its First reading to cut commitments by -2 million euro appropriations and by -0,455 payment appropriations.
The Council proposed in its First reading to cut commitments by -2 million euro appropriations and by -0,455 payment appropriations.
This action is proposed at 6 million euro, its main objective is to raise the level of awareness among the stakeholders (including public authorities, institutions, social partners and private sector) at European and national levels of the potential for and advantages of greater geographical and occupational mobility.
This action is proposed at 6 million euro, its main objective is to raise the level of awareness among the stakeholders (including public authorities, institutions, social partners and private sector) at European and national levels of the potential for and advantages of greater geographical and occupational mobility.
These actions would be managed by the Commission and be addressed mainly to the organisation of conferences, seminars, European training initiatives, surveys and studies.
These actions would be managed by the Commission and be addressed mainly to the organisation of conferences, seminars, European training initiatives, surveys and studies.
The pilot projects and preparatory actions must not relate to activities which are already covered by legal bases in force as this would introduce some redundancy and impair the budgetary decisions relating to the legal bases concerned.
The pilot projects and preparatory actions must not relate to activities which are already covered by legal bases in force as this would introduce some redundancy and impair the budgetary decisions relating to the legal bases concerned.
In this case the Commission proposes to create a new pilot project which actions could presumably be covered by current secondary legislation based in articles 39, 43, 17 and 18 of the EC Treaty.
In this case the Commission proposes to create a new pilot project which actions could presumably be covered by current secondary legislation based in articles 39, 43, 17 and 18 of the EC Treaty.
Could the Commission explain why none of the current legal bases have been chosen to finance this action?
Could the Commission explain why none of the current legal bases have been chosen to finance this action?
This activity could be financed through other current budgetary lines.
This activity could be financed through other current budgetary lines.
Another solution could be the creation of a new specific line to be fed through different budgetary lines related to free movement of workers, citizens and social security.
Another solution could be the creation of a new specific line to be fed through different budgetary lines related to free movement of workers, citizens and social security.
Could the Commission consider these options and indicate why the financing through a pilot project is the better option?
Could the Commission consider these options and indicate why the financing through a pilot project is the better option?
It should be noted that 6 million takes a large portion of the margin available for pilot projects and, if so financed, would of course limit the room for other initiatives.
It should be noted that 6 million takes a large portion of the margin available for pilot projects and, if so financed, would of course limit the room for other initiatives.
This is a main reason why it is so important to examine the possibility to finance this action under an existing legal base.
This is a main reason why it is so important to examine the possibility to finance this action under an existing legal base.
15 06 01 09 Pilot project in favour of citizenship
15 06 01 09 Pilot project in favour of citizenship
This action completes other current actions regarding: citizens panels, town twinning multi-annual partnerships, think tanks networking, ONG'S networking, structural support for NGO's, organisation of a civil society and citizens meeting.
This action completes other current actions regarding: citizens panels, town twinning multi-annual partnerships, think tanks networking, ONG'S networking, structural support for NGO's, organisation of a civil society and citizens meeting.
This pilot project is proposed at 1,5 million euro in commitment appropriations and 1 million euro in payment appropriations.
This pilot project is proposed at 1,5 million euro in commitment appropriations and 1 million euro in payment appropriations.
The Council has proposed to cut this action by -0,130 million euro in payment appropriations.
The Council has proposed to cut this action by -0,130 million euro in payment appropriations.
The Commission also proposed the continuation as pilot projects in its second year of the following actions:
The Commission also proposed the continuation as pilot projects in its second year of the following actions:
02 02 01 02 Consolidation of internal market – pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
02 02 01 02 Consolidation of internal market – pilot project for cooperation and cluster-building among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
02 02 03 03 Transfer of expertise through mentoring in SMEs
02 02 03 03 Transfer of expertise through mentoring in SMEs
15 03 01 05 Erasmus-style programme for apprentices
15 03 01 05 Erasmus-style programme for apprentices
18 05 06 Fight against terrorism
18 05 06 Fight against terrorism
The following pilot projects will not be reconducted
The following pilot projects will not be reconducted
04 04 08 ENEA – Pilot project on mobility of elderly people
04 04 08 ENEA – Pilot project on mobility of elderly people
04 04 10 Mainstreaming of disability actions
04 04 10 Mainstreaming of disability actions
05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion
05 01 04 06 Pilot project on quality promotion
15 05 02 Pilot project for participation of young people
15 05 02 Pilot project for participation of young people
17 01 04 04 Pilot study: risk financing model for livestock epidemics
17 01 04 04 Pilot study: risk financing model for livestock epidemics
19 04 05 Pilot project to establish a conflict prevention network
19 04 05 Pilot project to establish a conflict prevention network
21 02 17 Cultural cooperation with developing countries
21 02 17 Cultural cooperation with developing countries
22 02 09 Pilot project on de-mining activities in Cyprus
22 02 09 Pilot project on de-mining activities in Cyprus
Preparatory Actions
Preparatory Actions
The Commission proposed a total amount for preparatory actions of 64, 50 in commitment appropriations
The Commission proposed a total amount for preparatory actions of 64, 50 in commitment appropriations
Out of which 3 million are proposed to be placed in the reserve in the case of the European Migration Monitoring Centre (line 18 03 05) and 68,1 in payment appropriations
Out of which 3 million are proposed to be placed in the reserve in the case of the European Migration Monitoring Centre (line 18 03 05) and 68,1 in payment appropriations
Out of which 1 million is proposed to be placed in the reserve in the case of the European Migration Monitoring Centre (line 18 03 05) .
Out of which 1 million is proposed to be placed in the reserve in the case of the European Migration Monitoring Centre (line 18 03 05) .
For a detailed overview of the distribution of these appropriations see annexed table.
For a detailed overview of the distribution of these appropriations see annexed table.
The Commission proposes five new preparatory actions out of which three are current pilot projects.
The Commission proposes five new preparatory actions out of which three are current pilot projects.
The Commission proposes to continue these three as preparatory actions as they were coming to an end, as pilot projects, after having completing their second year.
The Commission proposes to continue these three as preparatory actions as they were coming to an end, as pilot projects, after having completing their second year.
These pilot projects have been proposed by the Commission to become preparatory actions:
These pilot projects have been proposed by the Commission to become preparatory actions:
18 05 01 03 Exchange programme for judicial authorities : From 2007 onwards the activities will be covered by the new framework programme ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’.
18 05 01 03 Exchange programme for judicial authorities : From 2007 onwards the activities will be covered by the new framework programme ‘Fundamental Rights and Justice’.