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In the rapporteur's opinion, and in line with the Parliament's Lisbon Group-and the Kok report- it is not possible to continue with only the same actions as before and still "talk" about the need to revitalise the Lisbon strategy.
In the rapporteur's opinion, and in line with the Parliament's Lisbon Group-and the Kok report- it is not possible to continue with only the same actions as before and still "talk" about the need to revitalise the Lisbon strategy.
So much has been said about fresh ideas for Lisbon that it seems that, in addition to a general budget priority, this could be a very interesting area for some innovative actions, i.e pilot projects/preparatory actions.
So much has been said about fresh ideas for Lisbon that it seems that, in addition to a general budget priority, this could be a very interesting area for some innovative actions, i.e pilot projects/preparatory actions.
In this respect, the rapporteur would highlight as important actions that could facilitate competitiveness for SMEs as well as projects aiming at developing Europe's competitiveness in general.
In this respect, the rapporteur would highlight as important actions that could facilitate competitiveness for SMEs as well as projects aiming at developing Europe's competitiveness in general.
Also, in line with Parliament's APS resolution, and in line with the conclusions of the European Council, actions to involve and prepare young people should be a priority.
Also, in line with Parliament's APS resolution, and in line with the conclusions of the European Council, actions to involve and prepare young people should be a priority.
In the rapporteur's view, as partly also recognised by the Commission, some other actions should also be considered as part of the Lisbon strategy.
In the rapporteur's view, as partly also recognised by the Commission, some other actions should also be considered as part of the Lisbon strategy.
This could for example include elements of environment protection as this also goes to the heart of the question of sustainability.
This could for example include elements of environment protection as this also goes to the heart of the question of sustainability.
It must, however, be pointed out that this area is under co-decision and the framework amounts are already foreseen in the legislation and taken into account in the PDB and DB.
It must, however, be pointed out that this area is under co-decision and the framework amounts are already foreseen in the legislation and taken into account in the PDB and DB.
Overall, the Commission considered as part of the Lisbon Strategy actions amounting to more or less EUR 8 billion under heading 3.
Overall, the Commission considered as part of the Lisbon Strategy actions amounting to more or less EUR 8 billion under heading 3.
This corresponds to the majority of actions as the total for this heading is about 9 billion.
This corresponds to the majority of actions as the total for this heading is about 9 billion.
The Council confirms the Commission's restrictive approach in commitments with a further modest cut of - 43 million.
The Council confirms the Commission's restrictive approach in commitments with a further modest cut of - 43 million.
The situation for payments casts a serious doubt as to the Council's willingness to do anything to speed up implementation of the Lisbon Strategy.
The situation for payments casts a serious doubt as to the Council's willingness to do anything to speed up implementation of the Lisbon Strategy.
The cut in payments is - 516 million. out of which - 280 million in research.
The cut in payments is - 516 million. out of which - 280 million in research.
In agriculture, heading 1, some EUR 7.8 billion is counted within the total EUR 40 billion.
In agriculture, heading 1, some EUR 7.8 billion is counted within the total EUR 40 billion.
In effect, this corresponds to all actions under sub-heading 1b rural development, including, for example, the support line for young farmers.
In effect, this corresponds to all actions under sub-heading 1b rural development, including, for example, the support line for young farmers.
Again, this is a figure which was estimated to be part of Lisbon, as defined by the Commission, at the time of the adoption of the PDB.
Again, this is a figure which was estimated to be part of Lisbon, as defined by the Commission, at the time of the adoption of the PDB.
The Council has not modified the Commission's PDB here.
The Council has not modified the Commission's PDB here.
The rapporteur does not consider it useful at this stage to engage in an extensive discussion as to whether also actions under 1a could or should be counted although this could be argued by some (ex. more environmental links in agriculture) In any case, given the competencies of Council and Parliament, the scope for any budgetary amendments under 1a is limited.
The rapporteur does not consider it useful at this stage to engage in an extensive discussion as to whether also actions under 1a could or should be counted although this could be argued by some (ex. more environmental links in agriculture) In any case, given the competencies of Council and Parliament, the scope for any budgetary amendments under 1a is limited.
As for structural actions in heading 2, the rapporteur notes that one could argue about which part of these can be considered as Lisbon-oriented.
As for structural actions in heading 2, the rapporteur notes that one could argue about which part of these can be considered as Lisbon-oriented.
Nevertheless, the rapporteur notes first of all that the Cohesion fund is fully counted by the Commission for an amount of about EUR 6 billion.
Nevertheless, the rapporteur notes first of all that the Cohesion fund is fully counted by the Commission for an amount of about EUR 6 billion.
The rapporteur then notes that the Commission is counting some EUR 18.5 billion from the structural funds towards the total EUR 40 billion.
The rapporteur then notes that the Commission is counting some EUR 18.5 billion from the structural funds towards the total EUR 40 billion.
This figure corresponds to approximately 50% (15.8 billion) of structural funds for the old "EU-15" and about 40% (2.7 billion) for the new "EU-10" programmes.
This figure corresponds to approximately 50% (15.8 billion) of structural funds for the old "EU-15" and about 40% (2.7 billion) for the new "EU-10" programmes.
The rapporteur would consider the inclusion of such percentages as "Lisbon-linked" very optimistic in the case of structural funds.
The rapporteur would consider the inclusion of such percentages as "Lisbon-linked" very optimistic in the case of structural funds.
In any event, since the commitment appropriations are fully committed up to the ceiling, the relevant scope for amendments here will normally be on payments.
In any event, since the commitment appropriations are fully committed up to the ceiling, the relevant scope for amendments here will normally be on payments.
As is known, the Council chooses to reduce payments by EUR 150 million overall in heading 2.
As is known, the Council chooses to reduce payments by EUR 150 million overall in heading 2.
The rapporteur considers that this is not acceptable.
The rapporteur considers that this is not acceptable.
Conclusion: the PDB has talked about the re-launch of the Lisbon Strategy
Conclusion: the PDB has talked about the re-launch of the Lisbon Strategy
but, in fact, the figures demonstrate little or no increase compared with the 2005 budget.
but, in fact, the figures demonstrate little or no increase compared with the 2005 budget.
The attitude of Council in its first reading is fully based on reducing appropriations in an across-the-board fashion and does nothing to facilitate the necessary backing of political announcements with financial means.
The attitude of Council in its first reading is fully based on reducing appropriations in an across-the-board fashion and does nothing to facilitate the necessary backing of political announcements with financial means.
Annex 1: Summary of budget lines increased in the "Lisbon Table" in the budget procedure 2005 and the proposals by the Commission and Council for Budget 2006.
Annex 1: Summary of budget lines increased in the " Lisbon Table" in the budget procedure 2005 and the proposals by the Commission and Council for Budget 2006.
On Tile 15 - Education and Culture
On Tile 15 - Education and Culture
Education and culture is divided into eight chapters:
Education and culture is divided into eight chapters:
Description of activities
Description of activities
OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE
OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURE
15 02
15 02
Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of education (former A-30 lines, European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education); General and higher education (Socrates, eLearning, Erasmus Mundus); Cooperation with non-member countries on education and vocational training
Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of education (former A-30 lines, European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education); General and higher education (Socrates, eLearning, Erasmus Mundus); Cooperation with non-member countries on education and vocational training
15 03
15 03
Vocational training and guidance (work-linked training, Leonardo da Vinci, European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training); Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation; European Training Foundation
Vocational training and guidance (work-linked training, Leonardo da Vinci, European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training); Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation; European Training Foundation
15 04
15 04
Culture and language
Culture and language
Support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture (former A-30 lines); Culture (Framework programme); Language (promotion of linguistic diversity, minority languages and culture)
Support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture (former A-30 lines); Culture (Framework programme); Language (promotion of linguistic diversity, minority languages and culture)
15 05
15 05
Audiovisual policy and sports
Audiovisual policy and sports
Audiovisual media (MediaPlus, MediaTraining, Growth and the audiovisual sector); Preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport; European year of education through sport
Audiovisual media (MediaPlus, MediaTraining, Growth and the audiovisual sector); Preparatory measures for a Community policy in the field of sport; European year of education through sport
15 06
15 06
Dialogue with the citizens
Dialogue with the citizens
Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of active European citizenship (former A-30 lines); Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution; Visits to the Commission; Special annual events
Support for activities and bodies active at European level in the field of active European citizenship (former A-30 lines); Cost of organising graduate traineeships with the institution; Visits to the Commission; Special annual events
15 07
15 07
Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth (European Youth Forum, international youth NGOs, former A-30 lines); YOUTH programme; PP to support young people's participation in civil life
Support for bodies active at European level in the field of youth (European Youth Forum, international youth NGOs, former A-30 lines); YOUTH programme; PP to support young people's participation in civil life
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURE
15 01
15 01
Former BA lines
Former BA lines
15 49
15 49
Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former Financial Regulation
Expenditure on administrative management of programmes committed in accordance with the former Financial Regulation
Support expenditure for operations of the policy area
Support expenditure for operations of the policy area
Most of the budget lines of title 15 (education and culture) belong to heading 3 of the financial perspective.
Most of the budget lines of title 15 (education and culture) belong to heading 3 of the financial perspective.
However, there are also some in heading 4
However, there are also some in heading 4
15 03 03 European Training Foundation. and in heading 7
15 03 03 European Training Foundation. and in heading 7
E.g.15 03 02 Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation. .
E.g.15 03 02 Phare contribution to the European Training Foundation. .
The budget lines concerning administrative expenditure (except former B-A lines) plus all ex A-30 lines (grants) fall under heading 5 of the financial perspective .
The budget lines concerning administrative expenditure (except former B-A lines) plus all ex A-30 lines (grants) fall under heading 5 of the financial perspective .
The vast bulk of expenditure under title 15 goes to multi-annual programmes which will be terminated in 2006, in parallel with the current financial perspective.
The vast bulk of expenditure under title 15 goes to multi-annual programmes which will be terminated in 2006, in parallel with the current financial perspective.
They will have to be renegotiated if the political authority considers useful to continue them.
They will have to be renegotiated if the political authority considers useful to continue them.
The same applies to the former A-30 lines (grants) which multi-annual envelope has been jointly decided in 2004 by the European Parliament and the Council until 2006:
The same applies to the former A-30 lines (grants) which multi-annual envelope has been jointly decided in 2004 by the European Parliament and the Council until 2006:
EU GRANTS
EU GRANTS
Period 2004-2006 (except for Equality 2004-2005)
Period 2004-2006 (except for Equality 2004-2005)
Agreed amounts
Agreed amounts
Remaining amounts (in €) in 2006
Remaining amounts (in €) in 2006
13 000 000
13 000 000
4 720 000
4 720 000
Training and education
Training and education
77 000 000
77 000 000
27 253 500
27 253 500
5 410 000
5 410 000
Protection of EU Financial interests
Protection of EU Financial interests
11 775 000
11 775 000
3 925 000
3 925 000
Civic participation
Civic participation
72 000 000
72 000 000
26 572 000
26 572 000
1 223 500
1 223 500
199 775 000
199 775 000
69 154 000
69 154 000
IMPLEMENTATION 2004
IMPLEMENTATION 2004
In 2004, implementation of the Policy area Education and culture was generally satisfactory.
In 2004, implementation of the Policy area Education and culture was generally satisfactory.
For the policy area as a whole the level of implementation is 99%.
For the policy area as a whole the level of implementation is 99%.
At the level of individual chapters, there is not much variation, ranging from 97% to 100% (Annex II).
At the level of individual chapters, there is not much variation, ranging from 97% to 100% (Annex II).
BUDGET 2005
BUDGET 2005
Budgetary decisions
Budgetary decisions
The following table gives a comparison between PDB and final budget 2005 (in c.a for EU 25 in €):
The following table gives a comparison between PDB and final budget 2005 (in c.a for EU 25 in €):
Cha p t.
Cha p t.
PDB 2005
PDB 2005
114 120 843
114 120 843
118 ,803 286
118 ,803 286
414 499 000
414 499 000
414 079 000
414 079 000
237 100 000
237 100 000
241 966 880
241 966 880
39 924 000
39 924 000
38 082 000
38 082 000
88 665 000
88 665 000
87 935 000
87 935 000
27 725 000
27 725 000
35 385 000
35 385 000
112 410 000
112 410 000
111 240 000
111 240 000
TITLE 15 - TOTAL
TITLE 15 - TOTAL
1 034 443 843
1 034 443 843
1 047 491 166
1 047 491 166
Implementation 2005
Implementation 2005
It is still too early in the year to asses the implementation of title 15 for 2005.
It is still too early in the year to asses the implementation of title 15 for 2005.
However, in spite of the usual very good overall implementation, significant problems with the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions, justified that the European Parliament has, entered funds into the reserve.
However, in spite of the usual very good overall implementation, significant problems with the implementation of pilot projects and preparatory actions, justified that the European Parliament has, entered funds into the reserve.
Thus, a consistent follow-up is necessary.
Thus, a consistent follow-up is necessary.
Pilot projects
Pilot projects
The new pilot project "Erasmus style programme for apprentices (line 15 03 01 05) " : it was decided by the European Parliament with an amount of € 2 million allocated as part of the European Parliament' strategic objective of "reinforcement of the Lisbon Strategy".
The new pilot project "Erasmus style programme for apprentices (line 15 03 01 05) " : it was decided by the European Parliament with an amount of € 2 million allocated as part of the European Parliament' strategic objective of "reinforcement of the Lisbon Strategy".
The principal objective of this pilot project is to analyse the main aspects of the apprentice in professional training and the possibility of having a European credit transfer system for professional training, similar to ERASMUS.
The principal objective of this pilot project is to analyse the main aspects of the apprentice in professional training and the possibility of having a European credit transfer system for professional training, similar to ERASMUS.
Five studies are already foreseen
Five studies are already foreseen
On the factors that impede the mobility of apprentices; on launching and developing a European Credit Transfer System; on the methods applicable to this new European Credit Transfer System; on the learning pedagogical organisation and an analysis on the compatibility with the mobility of people in training, a test phase mainly based in an enquiry before national authorities and several actors in the professional training. .
On the factors that impede the mobility of apprentices; on launching and developing a European Credit Transfer System; on the methods applicable to this new European Credit Transfer System; on the learning pedagogical organisation and an analysis on the compatibility with the mobility of people in training, a test phase mainly based in an enquiry before national authorities and several actors in the professional training. .
The pilot project for "participation of young people" (line 15 07 03)
The pilot project for "participation of young people" (line 15 07 03)
The main objective of this pilot project was to support the efforts made at the local, regional and national level in fostering young people participation giving special attention to local projects. : only € 1,150 million in payment appropriations were left to cover the completion of this pilot project.
The main objective of this pilot project was to support the efforts made at the local, regional and national level in fostering young people participation giving special attention to local projects. : only € 1,150 million in payment appropriations were left to cover the completion of this pilot project.
The pilot project on "promotion and safeguard of the Community's regional languages and cultures" (15 04 03 02)
The pilot project on "promotion and safeguard of the Community's regional languages and cultures" (15 04 03 02)
This line intends to finance pilot projects in favour of the minority regional languages and cultures. : There are only € 50 000 left in payment appropriations for the completion of this project.
This line intends to finance pilot projects in favour of the minority regional languages and cultures. : There are only € 50 000 left in payment appropriations for the completion of this project.
Special Programmes
Special Programmes
Within the education chapter (15 02) two programmes deserve a close monitoring: The implementation of eLearning (developed from a pilot project initiated by Parliament in Budget 2002) and Erasmus Mundus (one of Parliament's priorities):
Within the education chapter (15 02) two programmes deserve a close monitoring: The implementation of eLearning (developed from a pilot project initiated by Parliament in Budget 2002) and Erasmus Mundus (one of Parliament's priorities):
Budget 2005 (CA in € million)
Budget 2005 (CA in € million)
15 02 02 04
15 02 02 04
Erasmus Mundus
Erasmus Mundus
The implementation of Budget 2004 has been very satisfactory for both of them (100% and 99% respectively).
The implementation of Budget 2004 has been very satisfactory for both of them (100% and 99% respectively).
Decentralised agencies: The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) and the European Training Foundation (ETF), are also instruments for the implementation of the EU vocational training policy and are financed under title 15 of the budget.
Decentralised agencies: The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) and the European Training Foundation (ETF), are also instruments for the implementation of the EU vocational training policy and are financed under title 15 of the budget.
The CEDEFOP
The CEDEFOP
Budget line 15 03 01 03 CEDEFOP (Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 01 04 CEDEFOP (Subsidy for Title 3). budget lines belong exclusively to Heading 3 of the financial perspective.
Budget line 15 03 01 03 CEDEFOP (Subsidy for Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 01 04 CEDEFOP (Subsidy for Title 3). budget lines belong exclusively to Heading 3 of the financial perspective.
The appropriations for the ETF, however, belong to heading 4
The appropriations for the ETF, however, belong to heading 4
Budget line 15 03 03 01 ETF (Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 03 02 (Subsidy under Title 3). and heading 7
Budget line 15 03 03 01 ETF (Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 03 02 (Subsidy under Title 3). and heading 7
Budget line 15 03 02 01 Phare contribution to the ETF (Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 02 02 Phare contribution to the ETF (Subsidy under Title 3). .
Budget line 15 03 02 01 Phare contribution to the ETF (Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2) and 15 03 02 02 Phare contribution to the ETF (Subsidy under Title 3). .
In 2005 the amounts allocated for these two agencies reached € 34,6 million, (€ 16,1 to CEDEFOP and € 18,5 million to ETF).
In 2005 the amounts allocated for these two agencies reached € 34,6 million, (€ 16,1 to CEDEFOP and € 18,5 million to ETF).
Education and Culture Executive Agency: The appropriations for administrative expenditure on most of the programmes in this policy area shall be partially used in budget 2005 to finance this executive agency, which will manage all Education and culture programmes as from 2005 onwards.
Education and Culture Executive Agency: The appropriations for administrative expenditure on most of the programmes in this policy area shall be partially used in budget 2005 to finance this executive agency, which will manage all Education and culture programmes as from 2005 onwards.
Two new budget lines were created in 2005 for this agency :
Two new budget lines were created in 2005 for this agency :
15 01 04 30 EAC executive agency for programmes of Heading 3 € 23,870 m
15 01 04 30 EAC executive agency for programmes of Heading 3 € 23,870 m
15 01 04 32 EAC executive agency for programmes of Heading 5 € 0, 650m € 24,520m
15 01 04 32 EAC executive agency for programmes of Heading 5 € 0, 650m € 24,520m
BUDGET 2006 PRIORITIES
BUDGET 2006 PRIORITIES
Background: The EU as a world reference for knowledge
Background: The EU as a world reference for knowledge
In its APS resolution for budget 2006 the European Parliament reflected the new priorities of the Lisbon Strategy.
In its APS resolution for budget 2006 the European Parliament reflected the new priorities of the Lisbon Strategy.
It gives, therefore, a central role to the promotion of knowledge, life-long learning and fostering young people's prosperity
It gives, therefore, a central role to the promotion of knowledge, life-long learning and fostering young people's prosperity
European Parliament resolution on the 2006 budget: the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy report (APS (2004/2270 (BUD)). .
European Parliament resolution on the 2006 budget: the Commission's Annual Policy Strategy report (APS (2004/2270 (BUD)). .