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The rapporteur considers that extended mobility actions for the secondary school level and measures for young entrepreneurs should be envisaged.
The rapporteur considers that extended mobility actions for the secondary school level and measures for young entrepreneurs should be envisaged.
The rapporteur also highlights the worrying reduction of the YOUTH programme which comes down to EUR 98.1 million in the PDB (- 8.65 million).
The rapporteur also highlights the worrying reduction of the YOUTH programme which comes down to EUR 98.1 million in the PDB (- 8.65 million).
This is not only contradictory to the idea of a true Youth Pact and the Parliament's APS resolution but, somewhat surprisingly, seems to go against even the Commission priority in its own APS communication.
This is not only contradictory to the idea of a true Youth Pact and the Parliament's APS resolution but, somewhat surprisingly, seems to go against even the Commission priority in its own APS communication.
The rapporteur does not consider that the PDB lives up to the expectations that can rightly be expected from the young people of Europe in this field and the possibility to open a negotiating element with Council aiming to find a suitable solution to increase the co-decided reference amounts in SOCRATES and YOUTH, in accordance with a real "European Youth Pact" and as an anticipation of probable higher levels of these programmes for the period after 2006, should be considered.
The rapporteur does not consider that the PDB lives up to the expectations that can rightly be expected from the young people of Europe in this field and the possibility to open a negotiating element with Council aiming to find a suitable solution to increase the co-decided reference amounts in SOCRATES and YOUTH, in accordance with a real "European Youth Pact" and as an anticipation of probable higher levels of these programmes for the period after 2006, should be considered.
The rapporteur notes that vocational training in the LEONARDO programme is reduced by EUR - 10 million in the PDB to a total of EUR 194 million.
The rapporteur notes that vocational training in the LEONARDO programme is reduced by EUR - 10 million in the PDB to a total of EUR 194 million.
Press and Communication - Policy Area 16
Press and Communication - Policy Area 16
The whole of the policy area is reduced in nominal terms by EUR - 8.4 million (- 14.3%) to an overall level of EUR 65.7 million.
The whole of the policy area is reduced in nominal terms by EUR - 8.4 million (- 14.3%) to an overall level of EUR 65.7 million.
This includes the majority of information and communication activities although some EUR 20 million is implemented under other policy areas.
This includes the majority of information and communication activities although some EUR 20 million is implemented under other policy areas.
The operational lines that have been cut in the PDB are :
The operational lines that have been cut in the PDB are :
2005 Budget
2005 Budget
2006 PDB
2006 PDB
16 03 02 - Actions in the field of communication
16 03 02 - Actions in the field of communication
16 03 04 - Prince - Debate on the future of the EU
16 03 04 - Prince - Debate on the future of the EU
16 04 02 - Tools for information to the citizens
16 04 02 - Tools for information to the citizens
16 04 03 - Communication tools
16 04 03 - Communication tools
16 05 01 - Information tools
16 05 01 - Information tools
The reasons for such a decrease shall be examined by the rapporteur in particular with regard to the PRINCE programme and the Information and Communication tools.
The reasons for such a decrease shall be examined by the rapporteur in particular with regard to the PRINCE programme and the Information and Communication tools.
The impact of a new EU communication strategy will also need to be evaluated at budgetary level.
The impact of a new EU communication strategy will also need to be evaluated at budgetary level.
For overview, the rapporteur presents the below table on the different PRINCE actions (across the different policy areas):
For overview, the rapporteur presents the below table on the different PRINCE actions (across the different policy areas):
PRINCE Budget lines (operational lines)
PRINCE Budget lines (operational lines)
01 02 04 - PRINCE "the euro" monetary union
01 02 04 - PRINCE "the euro" monetary union
16 03 04 - PRINCE Debate on future of the EU
16 03 04 - PRINCE Debate on future of the EU
18 08 01 - PRINCE Freedom, security, Justice
18 08 01 - PRINCE Freedom, security, Justice
3 200 000
3 200 000
- 1 800 000
- 1 800 000
19 11 03 - PRINCE EU in the World
19 11 03 - PRINCE EU in the World
4 000 000*
4 000 000*
* out of which 1.2 m in reserve
* out of which 1.2 m in reserve
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice - Policy Area 18
Area of Freedom, Security and Justice - Policy Area 18
The appropriations for this title of the budget remain stable overall compared to 2005, at a total level of EUR 548 million.
The appropriations for this title of the budget remain stable overall compared to 2005, at a total level of EUR 548 million.
Following the development of this sector, including ongoing and recently finalised legislative proposals, there are however considerable changes for some lines proposed in the PDB.
Following the development of this sector, including ongoing and recently finalised legislative proposals, there are however considerable changes for some lines proposed in the PDB.
The rapporteur will need to analyse these appropriations carefully.
The rapporteur will need to analyse these appropriations carefully.
For the time being, the following substantial variations can for example be observed:
For the time being, the following substantial variations can for example be observed:
18 02 0 - Schengen facility
18 02 0 - Schengen facility
18 08 01 - Prince - Area of freedom, security and justice
18 08 01 - Prince - Area of freedom, security and justice
18 08 02 - Schengen information system (SIS II)
18 08 02 - Schengen information system (SIS II)
18 08 03 - Visa information system (VIS)
18 08 03 - Visa information system (VIS)
The rapporteur draws attention to the fact that, overall, appropriations proposed for the agencies are considerably increased in the PDB (+ EUR 46 million in heading 3).
The rapporteur draws attention to the fact that, overall, appropriations proposed for the agencies are considerably increased in the PDB (+ EUR 46 million in heading 3).
In Annex 3 members will find a summary provided by the Commission for all agencies.
In Annex 3 members will find a summary provided by the Commission for all agencies.
The rapporteur will evaluate the situation after the annual meeting with agencies on 16 June.
The rapporteur will evaluate the situation after the annual meeting with agencies on 16 June.
An evaluation of the budgetary impact of Executive Agencies will also need to be undertaken along the course of the budgetary procedure.
An evaluation of the budgetary impact of Executive Agencies will also need to be undertaken along the course of the budgetary procedure.
Overview of Payment Appropriations
Overview of Payment Appropriations
Policy Area
Policy Area
01 — Economic and Financial Affairs
01 — Economic and Financial Affairs
04 — Employment and Social Affairs
04 — Employment and Social Affairs
05 — Agriculture and Rural Development
05 — Agriculture and Rural Development
06 — Energy and Transport
06 — Energy and Transport
08 — Indirect Research
08 — Indirect Research
09 — Information Society
09 — Information Society
10 — Direct Research
10 — Direct Research
12 — Internal Market
12 — Internal Market
13 — Regional Policy
13 — Regional Policy
14 — Taxation and Customs Union
14 — Taxation and Customs Union
15 — Education and Culture
15 — Education and Culture
16 — Press and Communication
16 — Press and Communication
17 — Health and Consumer Protection
17 — Health and Consumer Protection
18 — Justice and Home Affairs
18 — Justice and Home Affairs
19 — External Relations
19 — External Relations
21 — Development and Relation with A.C.P. Countries
21 — Development and Relation with A.C.P. Countries
23 — Humanitarian Aid
23 — Humanitarian Aid
24 — Fight against Fraud
24 — Fight against Fraud
25 — Commission's Policy Co-ordination & Legal Advice
25 — Commission's Policy Co-ordination & Legal Advice
Other Sections
Other Sections
RAL to date (figures as at 14 April 2005)
RAL to date (figures as at 14 April 2005)
RAL to date
RAL to date
% of Total
% of Total
Annex 3
Annex 3
ABB heading
ABB heading
Name of the agencies
Name of the agencies
(in million EUR)
(in million EUR)
17 04 05
17 04 05
Community Plant Variety Office
Community Plant Variety Office
Total heading 2
Total heading 2
02 03 02
02 03 02
02 03 02 01
02 03 02 01
02 03 02 02
02 03 02 02
02 03 02 03
02 03 02 03
Special contribution for orphan medicinal products
Special contribution for orphan medicinal products
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
04 03 04 01
04 03 04 01
04 03 04 02
04 03 04 02
04 03 05
04 03 05
European Agency for Safety and Health at work
European Agency for Safety and Health at work
04 03 05 02
04 03 05 02
04 03 05 03
04 03 05 03
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
06 02 01 01
06 02 01 01
06 02 01 02
06 02 01 02
European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
06 02 02 01
06 02 02 01
06 02 02 02
06 02 02 02
06 02 02 03
06 02 02 03
Anti-pollution measures
Anti-pollution measures
European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability
European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability
06 02 08 01
06 02 08 01
06 02 08 02
06 02 08 02
06 02 09
06 02 09
Galileo Supervisory Authority
Galileo Supervisory Authority
06 02 09 01
06 02 09 01
06 02 09 02
06 02 09 02
07 04 01 01
07 04 01 01
07 04 01 02
07 04 01 02
09 03 05
09 03 05
European Agency for Networks and Information Security
European Agency for Networks and Information Security
09 03 05 01
09 03 05 01
09 03 05 02
09 03 05 02
11 07 04
11 07 04
Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA)
Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA)
11 07 04 01
11 07 04 01
11 07 04 02
11 07 04 02
12 03 01
12 03 01
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market
12 03 01 01
12 03 01 01
12 03 01 02
12 03 01 02
15 03 01
15 03 01
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
European Centre For Disease Prevention and Control
European Centre For Disease Prevention and Control
17 03 03 01
17 03 03 01
17 03 03 02
17 03 03 02
17 04 08
17 04 08
Food Safety Authority
Food Safety Authority
17 04 08 01
17 04 08 01
17 04 08 02
17 04 08 02
European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders
European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders
18 02 03 01
18 02 03 01
04 04 06
04 04 06
European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia
04 04 06 01
04 04 06 01
04 04 0 602
04 04 0 602
European Police College
European Police College
18 05 05 01
18 05 05 01
18 05 05 02
18 05 05 02
Den Hague
Den Hague
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction
18 07 01 01
18 07 01 01
18 07 01 02
18 07 01 02
TOTAL HEADING 3
TOTAL HEADING 3
Total including Antipollution vessels and Special contribution for orphan medicinal products
Total including Antipollution vessels and Special contribution for orphan medicinal products
European Training Foundation
European Training Foundation
22 05 01
22 05 01
22 05 02
22 05 02
22 05 03
22 05 03
European Agency for Reconstruction
European Agency for Reconstruction
Budget headings contribution to the European Agency for Reconstruction (Titles 1 and 2)
Budget headings contribution to the European Agency for Reconstruction (Titles 1 and 2)
Budget headings contribution to the European Agency for Reconstruction (Title 3)
Budget headings contribution to the European Agency for Reconstruction (Title 3)
TOTAL HEADING 4
TOTAL HEADING 4
26 01 04
26 01 04
Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union
Translation Centre for the bodies of the European Union
TOTAL HEADING 5
TOTAL HEADING 5
15 03 02
15 03 02
Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation
Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation
TOTAL HEADING 7
TOTAL HEADING 7
Source : "Expenditure analysis by policy area" (annex), Commission Working document with the PDB.
Source : "Expenditure analysis by policy area" (annex), Commission Working document with the PDB.
On PDB 2006 - First analysis - Part II (Headings 4 to 8)
On PDB 2006 - First analysis - Part II (Headings 4 to 8)
Heading 4 - External Actions
Heading 4 - External Actions
General Aspects
General Aspects
In PDB 2006, Iraq is included with EUR 200 million and support for post Tsunami reconstruction with EUR 180 million, out of which EUR 123.5 million to be financed through the flexibility instrument.
In PDB 2006, Iraq is included with EUR 200 million and support for post Tsunami reconstruction with EUR 180 million, out of which EUR 123.5 million to be financed through the flexibility instrument.
In addition, support for the reconstruction in Afghanistan continues at the level of 2005, i.e. about EUR 200 million.
In addition, support for the reconstruction in Afghanistan continues at the level of 2005, i.e. about EUR 200 million.
The Commission proposes to mobilise the flexibility instrument for an amount of EUR 123, 5 million for the post-tsunami actions (negative margin of 123, 5 million in the PDB).and, in this way, it recognises (partially) that these activities cannot be financed within the ceiling without a negative effect on other programmes.
The Commission proposes to mobilise the flexibility instrument for an amount of EUR 123, 5 million for the post-tsunami actions (negative margin of 123, 5 million in the PDB).and, in this way, it recognises (partially) that these activities cannot be financed within the ceiling without a negative effect on other programmes.
This effort is not enough.
This effort is not enough.
In order to fit in the new priorities, the Commission's PDB is marked by a restrictive approach on the existing (traditional) priorities.
In order to fit in the new priorities, the Commission's PDB is marked by a restrictive approach on the existing (traditional) priorities.
For Asia, the Commission has also proceeded to some re-allocation of funds within the existing envelope to be able to direct more funding towards the Tsunami reconstruction.
For Asia, the Commission has also proceeded to some re-allocation of funds within the existing envelope to be able to direct more funding towards the Tsunami reconstruction.
Since the total amount for the Tsunami is EUR 180 million and the proposed flexibility is EUR 123, 5 million, the difference, EUR 56, 5 million, has presumably been found through redeployment.
Since the total amount for the Tsunami is EUR 180 million and the proposed flexibility is EUR 123, 5 million, the difference, EUR 56, 5 million, has presumably been found through redeployment.
Overall, heading 4 commitment appropriations increase by 4.7% compared to the 2005 budget but, if the Preliminary Draft Amending Budget 3/2005 is taken into account (supplementary EUR 170 million proposed for Tsumani in 2005, out of which EUR 98 million in flexibility, EUR 12 million from rapid reaction mechanism and EUR 60 million in internal cuts of other actions), the increase is much smaller at +1, 4 %.
Overall, heading 4 commitment appropriations increase by 4.7% compared to the 2005 budget but, if the Preliminary Draft Amending Budget 3/2005 is taken into account (supplementary EUR 170 million proposed for Tsumani in 2005, out of which EUR 98 million in flexibility, EUR 12 million from rapid reaction mechanism and EUR 60 million in internal cuts of other actions), the increase is much smaller at +1, 4 %.
The rapporteur intends to present a separate working document also for heading 4 in the course of the procedure.
The rapporteur intends to present a separate working document also for heading 4 in the course of the procedure.
In total, payment appropriations decrease by -2.2 % ( -119 million) under heading 4.
In total, payment appropriations decrease by -2.2 % ( -119 million) under heading 4.
The rapporteur considers hat this must be examined in greater detail since the process of reform and devolution in the external field should normally imply better possibilities to step up implementation.
The rapporteur considers hat this must be examined in greater detail since the process of reform and devolution in the external field should normally imply better possibilities to step up implementation.
heading 4: Comparison with 2005 Budget
heading 4: Comparison with 2005 Budget
APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMMITMENTS
APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMMITMENTS
Preliminary draft budget
Preliminary draft budget
Amending budget 1 and preliminary draft amending budgets 2 (salary adjustments) and 3 (tsunami financing) included.
Amending budget 1 and preliminary draft amending budgets 2 (salary adjustments) and 3 (tsunami financing) included.
EXTERNAL ACTION
EXTERNAL ACTION
5 317 000 000
5 317 000 000
5 269 000 000
5 269 000 000
-198 000 000
-198 000 000
-123 500 000
-123 500 000
Economic and financial affairs
Economic and financial affairs
82 200 000
82 200 000
74 000 000
74 000 000
-8 200 000
-8 200 000
Agriculture and rural development
Agriculture and rural development
5 920 000
5 920 000
Energy and transport
Energy and transport
5 045 000
5 045 000
45 000
45 000
196 200 000
196 200 000
202 100 000
202 100 000
Taxation and customs union
Taxation and customs union
1 700 000
1 700 000
1 755 000
1 755 000
Education and culture
Education and culture
Health and consumer protection
Health and consumer protection
External relations, of which:
External relations, of which:
2 986 580 000
2 986 580 000
3 085 200 000
3 085 200 000
98 620 000
98 620 000
Multilateral relations and general external relations’ matters
Multilateral relations and general external relations’ matters
97 350 000
97 350 000
101 550 000
101 550 000
62 200 000
62 200 000
62 400 000
62 400 000
European initiative for democracy and human rights (EIDHR)
European initiative for democracy and human rights (EIDHR)
111 630 000
111 630 000
83 500 000
83 500 000
-28 130 000
-28 130 000
Relations with non-EU OECD countries
Relations with non-EU OECD countries
Relations with eastern Europe, Caucasus and central Asian republics
Relations with eastern Europe, Caucasus and central Asian republics
483 580 000
483 580 000
504 900 000
504 900 000
21 320 000
21 320 000
Relations with the Middle East and southern Mediterranean
Relations with the Middle East and southern Mediterranean
1 047 673 000
1 047 673 000
1 087 565 000
1 087 565 000
Including EUR 200 million for Iraq reconstruction
Including EUR 200 million for Iraq reconstruction
39 892 000
39 892 000
Relations with Latin America
Relations with Latin America
310 625 000
310 625 000
301 200 000
301 200 000
-9 425 000
-9 425 000
732 000 000
732 000 000
794 515 800
794 515 800
Including EUR 180 million for post-tsunami reconstruction and EUR 183 million for Afghanistan reconstruction
Including EUR 180 million for post-tsunami reconstruction and EUR 183 million for Afghanistan reconstruction
62 515 800
62 515 800
20 605 000
20 605 000
21 000 000
21 000 000
10 700 000
10 700 000
10 800 000
10 800 000
Development and relations with ACP States
Development and relations with ACP States
1 017 200 000
1 017 200 000
998 700 000
998 700 000
-18 500 000
-18 500 000
Development cooperation policy and sectoral strategies
Development cooperation policy and sectoral strategies
794 086 000
794 086 000
780 630 000
780 630 000
-13 456 000
-13 456 000
166 000 000
166 000 000
164 500 000
164 500 000
-900 000
-900 000
Enlargement, of which:
Enlargement, of which:
481 000 000
481 000 000
473 000 000
473 000 000
-8 000 000
-8 000 000
Relations with the western Balkans
Relations with the western Balkans
466 500 000
466 500 000
460 500 000
460 500 000
-6 000 000
-6 000 000
495 500 000
495 500 000
4 500 000
4 500 000
Source : "Political presentation" (annex), Commission Working document with the PDB.
Source : "Political presentation" (annex), Commission Working document with the PDB.
Fisheries -Policy Area 11
Fisheries -Policy Area 11
The appropriations for International Fisheries Agreements increase by EUR 5.9 million or +3% (incl. adm. expenditure).
The appropriations for International Fisheries Agreements increase by EUR 5.9 million or +3% (incl. adm. expenditure).
The Commission states that limited additional room is being created for "a few new or renewed agreements" following a period of stabilisation.
The Commission states that limited additional room is being created for "a few new or renewed agreements" following a period of stabilisation.
B 2005
B 2005
11 03 01 (line)
11 03 01 (line)
166 851 000
166 851 000
62 112 000
62 112 000
- 104 739 000
- 104 739 000
11 03 01 (reserve)
11 03 01 (reserve)
22 475 000
22 475 000
132 603 000
132 603 000
+110 128 000
+110 128 000
189 326 000
189 326 000
194 715 000
194 715 000
+ 5 389 000
+ 5 389 000
There is a big shift in commitments towards the reserve reflecting that agreements are under negotiation or that new ones are being prepared (this is normal budgetary practice for agreements not yet signed).
There is a big shift in commitments towards the reserve reflecting that agreements are under negotiation or that new ones are being prepared (this is normal budgetary practice for agreements not yet signed).
The rapporteur recalls the need to have updated figures on the state of these negotiations in the autumn Letter of Amendment that the Commission presents each year including updates on the state-of-play in the light of ongoing negotiations.
The rapporteur recalls the need to have updated figures on the state of these negotiations in the autumn Letter of Amendment that the Commission presents each year including updates on the state-of-play in the light of ongoing negotiations.
External relations - Policy Area 19
External relations - Policy Area 19
Within a generally restrictive approach, the Commission proposes to increase TACIS by 4.4 % to a total of some EU 530 million under the "neighbourhood priority".
Within a generally restrictive approach, the Commission proposes to increase TACIS by 4.4 % to a total of some EU 530 million under the "neighbourhood priority".
The Mediterranean and Middle East region also see an increase of 3.8 % or +39 million (including Iraq) reaching a total of EUR 1.09 billion.
The Mediterranean and Middle East region also see an increase of 3.8 % or +39 million (including Iraq) reaching a total of EUR 1.09 billion.
For Asia, the Commission states that the tsunami effort and continued attention to reconstruction in Afghanistan will not be to the detriment of other activities in the Asian countries.
For Asia, the Commission states that the tsunami effort and continued attention to reconstruction in Afghanistan will not be to the detriment of other activities in the Asian countries.
Although it is true that the overall envelope for Asia increases by some 8.5% up to a total of EUR 795 million, it is in fact very difficult to see what happens to the rest of the region.
Although it is true that the overall envelope for Asia increases by some 8.5% up to a total of EUR 795 million, it is in fact very difficult to see what happens to the rest of the region.
The rapporteur asks the Commission to present a table summarising the development of different activities and programmes over the current financial perspective.
The rapporteur asks the Commission to present a table summarising the development of different activities and programmes over the current financial perspective.
It is clear that some redeployment is taking place and it is important, in the coming months, to establish if any type of internal cuts could be acceptable ?
It is clear that some redeployment is taking place and it is important, in the coming months, to establish if any type of internal cuts could be acceptable ?