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Georgs Andrejevs, Liam Aylward, Irena Belohorská, Johannes Blokland, John Bowis, Frederika Brepoels, Martin Callanan, Dorette Corbey, Mojca Drčar Murko, Edite Estrela, Anne Ferreira, Françoise Grossetête, Satu Hassi, Caroline Jackson, Dan Jørgensen, Eija-Riitta Korhola, Urszula Krupa, Aldis Kušķis, Peter Liese, Linda McAvan, Marios Matsakis, Roberto Musacchio, Riitta Myller, Péter Olajos, Dagmar Roth-Behrendt, Guido Sacconi, Horst Schnellhardt, Richard Seeber, Jonas Sjöstedt, María Sornosa Martínez, Antonios Trakatellis, Thomas Ulmer, Anja Weisgerber, Åsa Westlund
Georgs Andrejevs, Liam Aylward, Irena Belohorská, Johannes Blokland, John Bowis, Frederika Brepoels, Martin Callanan, Dorette Corbey, Mojca Drčar Murko, Edite Estrela, Anne Ferreira, Françoise Grossetête, Satu Hassi, Caroline Jackson, Dan Jørgensen, Eija-Riitta Korhola, Urszula Krupa, Aldis Kušķis, Peter Liese, Linda McAvan, Marios Matsakis, Roberto Musacchio, Riitta Myller, Péter Olajos, Dagmar Roth-Behrendt, Guido Sacconi, Horst Schnellhardt, Richard Seeber, Jonas Sjöstedt, María Sornosa Martínez, Antonios Trakatellis, Thomas Ulmer, Anja Weisgerber, Åsa Westlund
The Provisional Draft Budget (PDB) for 2006, adopted on 27 April is the first budget proposal from the new Commission:
The Provisional Draft Budget (PDB) for 2006, adopted on 27 April is the first budget proposal from the new Commission:
· commitments amount to € 121,3 billion (representing 1.09% of EU GNI, an increase of 4% compared to 2005),
· commitments amount to € 121,3 billion (representing 1.09% of EU GNI, an increase of 4% compared to 2005),
· payments amount to €112,6 billion (1, 02% of EU GNI, an increase of 6% compared to 2005).
· payments amount to €112,6 billion (1, 02% of EU GNI, an increase of 6% compared to 2005).
The PDB for 2006 is the last budget under the present Financial Perspectives that expire at the end of that year.
The PDB for 2006 is the last budget under the present Financial Perspectives that expire at the end of that year.
Since the 2006 budget is a transitional one, the proposal has got two objectives:
Since the 2006 budget is a transitional one, the proposal has got two objectives:
· to guarantee financing for political and economic actions within the present Financial Perspectives for 2000-2006,
· to guarantee financing for political and economic actions within the present Financial Perspectives for 2000-2006,
· to prepare and develop the priorities defined in the strategic objectives for the next 7 years (2007-2013): prosperity, solidarity, security, enlargement and an enhanced role for the Union.
· to prepare and develop the priorities defined in the strategic objectives for the next 7 years (2007-2013): prosperity, solidarity, security, enlargement and an enhanced role for the Union.
Reinvigorating the Lisbon strategy in order to foster economic growth and employment
Reinvigorating the Lisbon strategy in order to foster economic growth and employment
Financing of the Lisbon strategy foresees some € 40 billion [Commitments € 39,138 billion (+7.1%), Payments € 33,417 billion (+8.9%)].
Financing of the Lisbon strategy foresees some € 40 billion [Commitments € 39,138 billion (+7.1%), Payments € 33,417 billion (+8.9%)].
As the European Parliament stated it it's resolution of 6 July 2005, 'the Commission's PDB insufficiently reflects in budgetary terms the agreed political ambitions, especially as concerns the Lisbon strategy and taking into account the importance of strengthening the position of small an medium-sized enterprises' .
As the European Parliament stated it it's resolution of 6 July 2005, 'the Commission's PDB insufficiently reflects in budgetary terms the agreed political ambitions, especially as concerns the Lisbon strategy and taking into account the importance of strengthening the position of small an medium-sized enterprises' .
The European Council, the Council and the Commission have constantly declared that the Lisbon strategy for employment and growth is their top priority.
The European Council, the Council and the Commission have constantly declared that the Lisbon strategy for employment and growth is their top priority.
It is therefore unacceptable that both the Commission and the Council now propose to cut the relevant budget lines for 2006.
It is therefore unacceptable that both the Commission and the Council now propose to cut the relevant budget lines for 2006.
In its resolution of 6 July 2005 Parliament also proposed to use the provisions of point 33 (concerning multiannual programmes) of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999.
In its resolution of 6 July 2005 Parliament also proposed to use the provisions of point 33 (concerning multiannual programmes) of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999.
This seems justified given the great success of the existing multiannual programmes which function well, have a remarkable impact and meet high demand from stakeholders.
This seems justified given the great success of the existing multiannual programmes which function well, have a remarkable impact and meet high demand from stakeholders.
However, the budget allocated for the Lisbon strategy is too focused on traditional policies like Rural Development and Structural Actions while we need to pay more attention to research and innovation.
However, the budget allocated for the Lisbon strategy is too focused on traditional policies like Rural Development and Structural Actions while we need to pay more attention to research and innovation.
The EP have to put more emphasis on financing sectors such as health, energy, transport and ICT where there is a clear European added value.
The EP have to put more emphasis on financing sectors such as health, energy, transport and ICT where there is a clear European added value.
There is a need to give a strong signal on these themes in order to reverse the tendency in the present discussions on the Financial Perspectives towards a cut in research spending.
There is a need to give a strong signal on these themes in order to reverse the tendency in the present discussions on the Financial Perspectives towards a cut in research spending.
To support this strategy, your draftsperson proposes to use, to the maximum, available funds within the budget ceiling (Commitments € 167 million for internal policies, Payments € 6700 million for the entire PDB), being aware of the very limited amounts set aside for commitments as opposed to payments.
To support this strategy, your draftsperson proposes to use, to the maximum, available funds within the budget ceiling (Commitments € 167 million for internal policies, Payments € 6700 million for the entire PDB), being aware of the very limited amounts set aside for commitments as opposed to payments.
There are six policy areas within the budgetary remit of ITRE:
There are six policy areas within the budgetary remit of ITRE:
o Title 01 Economic and Financial affairs
o Title 01 Economic and Financial affairs
o Title 02 Enterprise
o Title 02 Enterprise
o Title 06 Transport and Energy
o Title 06 Transport and Energy
o Title 08 Research
o Title 08 Research
o Title 09 Information society
o Title 09 Information society
o Title 10 Direct Research
o Title 10 Direct Research
Title 01 Economic and Financial affairs
Title 01 Economic and Financial affairs
Commitments = € 56 million, Payments = € 71,8 million
Commitments = € 56 million, Payments = € 71,8 million
Commitments have been reduced by almost 30% compared to 2005, however payments have increased by 13 % compared to the same year.
Commitments have been reduced by almost 30% compared to 2005, however payments have increased by 13 % compared to the same year.
Title 02 Enterprise
Title 02 Enterprise
Commitments = € 396,4 million, Payments = € 423,6 million
Commitments = € 396,4 million, Payments = € 423,6 million
Encourage competitiveness; facilitate access to R&D, preparation of “innovation networks” for SMEs (MAP – Multi Annual Programme)
Encourage competitiveness; facilitate access to R&D, preparation of “innovation networks” for SMEs (MAP – Multi Annual Programme)
The strategy for 2006 mirrors the priorities of the Commission and builds on the policy in previous years: to create the conditions in Europe for dynamic and sustainable growth in order to create new and better employment.
The strategy for 2006 mirrors the priorities of the Commission and builds on the policy in previous years: to create the conditions in Europe for dynamic and sustainable growth in order to create new and better employment.
In this respect, there are no major changes compared to 2005, however there is a decrease compared to 2005 on innovation competitiveness, especially in respect of SMEs.
In this respect, there are no major changes compared to 2005, however there is a decrease compared to 2005 on innovation competitiveness, especially in respect of SMEs.
No commitment credits are requested for 2006 for the action “Cooperation and re-grouping of SMEs”.
No commitment credits are requested for 2006 for the action “Cooperation and re-grouping of SMEs”.
The credits requested for the MAP and Innovation Programmes correspond to the residual budget of these programmes.
The credits requested for the MAP and Innovation Programmes correspond to the residual budget of these programmes.
Outturn 2004
Outturn 2004
sub-total chapter 02 02
sub-total chapter 02 02
Title 06 Energy and Transport
Title 06 Energy and Transport
Commitments = € 579,8 million, Payments = € 488 million
Commitments = € 579,8 million, Payments = € 488 million
Decrease when adjusted for inflation (+ 0,9%) for the programme on intelligent energy
Decrease when adjusted for inflation (+ 0,9%) for the programme on intelligent energy
Decrease in R&D spending on:
Decrease in R&D spending on:
· 06 06 02 01 Sustainable energy systems (-7,6%) due to 2006 being the last year under FP6 (a 77% increase in payments),
· 06 06 02 01 Sustainable energy systems (-7,6%) due to 2006 being the last year under FP6 (a 77% increase in payments),
· 06 06 02 02 Sustainable surface transport (-40,4%) due to 2006 being the last year under FP6 (an 84% increase in payments).
· 06 06 02 02 Sustainable surface transport (-40,4%) due to 2006 being the last year under FP6 (an 84% increase in payments).
Sustainable energy systems
Sustainable energy systems
Sustainable surface transport
Sustainable surface transport
Title 08 Research
Title 08 Research
Commitments = € 3308,4 million (+ 6,3%), Payments = € 3011 million
Commitments = € 3308,4 million (+ 6,3%), Payments = € 3011 million
An increase in commitments of €194 million (+6,2%) compared to 2005, partly linked to the end of FP6.
An increase in commitments of €194 million (+6,2%) compared to 2005, partly linked to the end of FP6.
Being the last year of FP6, commitments made during 2006 and previous years will have a payment impact on the budget for the coming 4-5 years.
Being the last year of FP6, commitments made during 2006 and previous years will have a payment impact on the budget for the coming 4-5 years.
Payments are still being made for commitments under FP5.
Payments are still being made for commitments under FP5.
In view of the increased budget for FP7, there is a need to prepare the ground for new areas such as Space where a boost in investments is expected due to its increased role in conjunction with Security research.
In view of the increased budget for FP7, there is a need to prepare the ground for new areas such as Space where a boost in investments is expected due to its increased role in conjunction with Security research.
As far as Health is concerned, the decrease in commitments dedicated to the fight against diseases should be corrected.
As far as Health is concerned, the decrease in commitments dedicated to the fight against diseases should be corrected.
However, payments for this sector have increased.
However, payments for this sector have increased.
Combating major diseases
Combating major diseases
Title 09 Information society
Title 09 Information society
Commitments = € 1328, 7 million (+ 3.9%), Payments = € 1318 million
Commitments = € 1328, 7 million (+ 3.9%), Payments = € 1318 million
The chapter for electronic communication policy has increased by 25%.
The chapter for electronic communication policy has increased by 25%.
A slight reduction of expenditure for research staff (- € 1, 5 million).
A slight reduction of expenditure for research staff (- € 1, 5 million).
Themes such "Open Source Software" have to be addressed.
Themes such "Open Source Software" have to be addressed.
Title 10 Direct Research
Title 10 Direct Research
Commitments = € 330,2 million (- 9.9%), Payments = € 350,8 million
Commitments = € 330,2 million (- 9.9%), Payments = € 350,8 million
Reduced commitment for JRC (from € 67 million in 2005 to € 19 million in 2006) for decommissioning of nuclear plants (-71, 6%)
Reduced commitment for JRC (from € 67 million in 2005 to € 19 million in 2006) for decommissioning of nuclear plants (-71, 6%)
Moderate increase of 0,8 % (a decrease when adjusted for inflation) for research on environment and sustainable development.
Moderate increase of 0,8 % (a decrease when adjusted for inflation) for research on environment and sustainable development.
Relaunch of the JRC as an instrument for the Commission to evaluate risks to the citizens particularly in cases where an impartial opinion is requested such as in the case of environmental hazards, food safety (GMOs), and energy impact assessment.
Relaunch of the JRC as an instrument for the Commission to evaluate risks to the citizens particularly in cases where an impartial opinion is requested such as in the case of environmental hazards, food safety (GMOs), and energy impact assessment.
Návrh souhrnného rozpočtu Evropské unie na rozpočtový rok 2006- Oddíl III - Komise
Draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006 - Section III - Commission
Výbory požádané o stanovisko Datum oznámení na zasedání
Committee asked for its opinion Date announced in plenary
Umberto Guidoni 25.1.2005
Umberto Guidoni 25.1.2005
Šarūnas Birutis, Jan Březina, Jerzy Buzek, Joan Calabuig Rull, Pilar del Castillo Vera, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Giles Chichester, Den Dover, Lena Ek, Nicole Fontaine, Adam Gierek, Umberto Guidoni, András Gyürk, Fiona Hall, Rebecca Harms, Ján Hudacký, Romana Jordan Cizelj, Werner Langen, Anne Laperrouze, Vincenzo Lavarra, Nils Lundgren, Angelika Niebler, Reino Paasilinna, Vladimír Remek, Herbert Reul, Mechtild Rothe, Andres Tarand, Britta Thomsen, Patrizia Toia, Claude Turmes, Nikolaos Vakalis, Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca
Šarūnas Birutis, Jan Březina, Jerzy Buzek, Joan Calabuig Rull, Pilar del Castillo Vera, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Giles Chichester, Den Dover, Lena Ek, Nicole Fontaine, Adam Gierek, Umberto Guidoni, András Gyürk, Fiona Hall, Rebecca Harms, Ján Hudacký, Romana Jordan Cizelj, Werner Langen, Anne Laperrouze, Vincenzo Lavarra, Nils Lundgren, Angelika Niebler, Reino Paasilinna, Vladimír Remek, Herbert Reul, Mechtild Rothe, Andres Tarand, Britta Thomsen, Patrizia Toia, Claude Turmes, Nikolaos Vakalis, Alejo Vidal-Quadras Roca
STANOVISKO VÝBORU PRO VNITŘNÍ TRH A OCHRANU SPOTŔEBITEL Ů
OPINION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE INTERNAL MARKET AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006
on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Budgets, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection calls on the Committee on Budgets, as the committee responsible, to incorporate the following suggestions in its motion for a resolution:
This Committee is looking within heading 3 'Internal Policies' at title 12 'Internal Market', at title 14 'Taxation and custom union' as far as it concerns customs aspects and at title 17 'Health and Consumer Protection' focusing on consumer protection.
This Committee is looking within heading 3 'Internal Policies' at title 12 'Internal Market', at title 14 'Taxation and custom union' as far as it concerns customs aspects and at title 17 'Health and Consumer Protection' focusing on consumer protection.
This opinion is drafted considering that the year 2006 is the last budgetary year within the present financial framework 2000 - 2006.
This opinion is drafted considering that the year 2006 is the last budgetary year within the present financial framework 2000 - 2006.
Therefore the suggestions hereafter made have to take into account on the one hand the existing Budget structure and policy priorities for the final year of this financial period.
Therefore the suggestions hereafter made have to take into account on the one hand the existing Budget structure and policy priorities for the final year of this financial period.
On the other hand, the ongoing discussions about the orientations of the next Financial Perspectives for the years 2007-2013 have an influence on the suggestions this committee is putting forward.
On the other hand, the ongoing discussions about the orientations of the next Financial Perspectives for the years 2007-2013 have an influence on the suggestions this committee is putting forward.
Since the EU Budget derives from revenues generated in the Member States, the overall realities of budgetary policies in the Member States have their effects on the financial environment of EU expenditure.
Since the EU Budget derives from revenues generated in the Member States, the overall realities of budgetary policies in the Member States have their effects on the financial environment of EU expenditure.
Generally, public expenditure at national level has seen reductions to the effect that many programs are limited to the absolute essential.
Generally, public expenditure at national level has seen reductions to the effect that many programs are limited to the absolute essential.
Bearing in mind the importance of the policy areas within the remit of this committee, such savings may not always be indicated for these areas.
Bearing in mind the importance of the policy areas within the remit of this committee, such savings may not always be indicated for these areas.
The responsibilities of this committee cover the operation and development of the Internal Market including administrative and personnel costs, actions in the customs field such as the Customs 2007 Programme and certain measures within health and consumer protection.
The responsibilities of this committee cover the operation and development of the Internal Market including administrative and personnel costs, actions in the customs field such as the Customs 2007 Programme and certain measures within health and consumer protection.
Internal Market
Internal Market
The Internal Market being a backbone of the EU economic policy deserves sufficient resources allowing proper functioning and further developments, where appropriate.
The Internal Market being a backbone of the EU economic policy deserves sufficient resources allowing proper functioning and further developments, where appropriate.
The recent enlargement of the Union to now 25 Member States created the biggest integrated market around the world.
The recent enlargement of the Union to now 25 Member States created the biggest integrated market around the world.
Challenges resulting from this development need to be taken into account in analysing the proposed financial envelop for this policy area.
Challenges resulting from this development need to be taken into account in analysing the proposed financial envelop for this policy area.
The Commission's preliminary draft budgets for heading 3 relating to the policy areas this Committee looks after sees an increase of 1,8% or EUR 166 400 000 to a total of EUR 9 129 000 000 for commitment appropriations.
The Commission's preliminary draft budgets for heading 3 relating to the policy areas this Committee looks after sees an increase of 1,8% or EUR 166 400 000 to a total of EUR 9 129 000 000 for commitment appropriations.
In contrast to the importance of the Internal Market as briefly set out above, Title 12 concerning the internal market is cut down by a third, precisely by 33% or EUR 3 300 000 , from EUR 10 million in 2005 to EUR 6 700 000 in 2006 for commitment appropriations.
In contrast to the importance of the Internal Market as briefly set out above, Title 12 concerning the internal market is cut down by a third, precisely by 33% or EUR 3 300 000 , from EUR 10 million in 2005 to EUR 6 700 000 in 2006 for commitment appropriations.
These appropriations are available for expert opinions, conferences, the SOLVIT system, Public Relations and expenditure on business impact studies and most importantly on implementation and preparatory studies prior to proposing new legislation.
These appropriations are available for expert opinions, conferences, the SOLVIT system, Public Relations and expenditure on business impact studies and most importantly on implementation and preparatory studies prior to proposing new legislation.
The proposed reductions seem to be contrary to the political priorities as expressed in the Commission's annual policy strategy document that identified Internal Market actions as deliverables linked to the Lisbon Strategy.
The proposed reductions seem to be contrary to the political priorities as expressed in the Commission's annual policy strategy document that identified Internal Market actions as deliverables linked to the Lisbon Strategy.
Furthermore the above mentioned enlargement and the yet to be completed Internal Market requires continuing efforts.
Furthermore the above mentioned enlargement and the yet to be completed Internal Market requires continuing efforts.
In particular budget line 12.0201 for implementation and development of the internal market has seen a dramatic reduction shrinking to a level which is even below the 2004 one.
In particular budget line 12.0201 for implementation and development of the internal market has seen a dramatic reduction shrinking to a level which is even below the 2004 one.
The success, especially of the SOLVIT system, whose real effect is only now measurable, underpins the fact that this reduction is questionable, to say the least.
The success, especially of the SOLVIT system, whose real effect is only now measurable, underpins the fact that this reduction is questionable, to say the least.
Even though a part of the funds has been transferred to DG Enterprise, it is assumed that action to sensitise business and citizen awareness actions should be reinforced.
Even though a part of the funds has been transferred to DG Enterprise, it is assumed that action to sensitise business and citizen awareness actions should be reinforced.
Therefore, the following amendment is proposed:
Therefore, the following amendment is proposed:
1) Budget line 12.0201 should be increased from EUR 6 700 000 as proposed to EUR 7 500 000, which would still be below the average of the 2004 commitment appropriations as compared to the 2005 commitment appropriations, given that in 2005 the more immediate effects of the 2004 enlargement probably need to be covered.
1) Budget line 12.0201 should be increased from EUR 6 700 000 as proposed to EUR 7 500 000, which would still be below the average of the 2004 commitment appropriations as compared to the 2005 commitment appropriations, given that in 2005 the more immediate effects of the 2004 enlargement probably need to be covered.
It would be premature to assume that the transition period after enlargement will be completed by 31 December 2005.
It would be premature to assume that the transition period after enlargement will be completed by 31 December 2005.
Commitment appropriations for the policy area taxation and customs union under subheading 14 is proposed to increase by 5,9% or EUR 3 410 000 to EUR 61 620 000.
Commitment appropriations for the policy area taxation and customs union under subheading 14 is proposed to increase by 5,9% or EUR 3 410 000 to EUR 61 620 000.