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Budget line 14.02.01 concerning the implementation and development receives EUR 600 000 more in comparison with the budget figures for the year 2005 while the customs 2007 programme sees a decrease of EUR 490 000 in commitment appropriations.
Budget line 14.02.01 concerning the implementation and development receives EUR 600 000 more in comparison with the budget figures for the year 2005 while the customs 2007 programme sees a decrease of EUR 490 000 in commitment appropriations.
Considering that the Community could achieve that all 10 new Member States were fully equipped upon accession with the necessary tools, especially IT installations, the functioning and security of the supply chain as well as the protection of own resources could be secured at an early point in time.
Considering that the Community could achieve that all 10 new Member States were fully equipped upon accession with the necessary tools, especially IT installations, the functioning and security of the supply chain as well as the protection of own resources could be secured at an early point in time.
Therefore, the budgetary provisions are considered to respect the needs in this policy area as it would allow catching up with the actual execution of commitments for which contracts have been concluded but respective programme requests are still to be formalised.
Therefore, the budgetary provisions are considered to respect the needs in this policy area as it would allow catching up with the actual execution of commitments for which contracts have been concluded but respective programme requests are still to be formalised.
1) Budget line 14.0201 should remain at the level as initially proposed of EUR 3 500 000 for commitment appropriations.
1) Budget line 14.0201 should remain at the level as initially proposed of EUR 3 500 000 for commitment appropriations.
The reduction proposed by Council cannot be accepted.
The reduction proposed by Council cannot be accepted.
For title 17 (health and consumer protection), the preliminary draft budget foresees an 18,9 % increase in commitment appropriations (EUR 22 747 000 000), whereas both budget lines in relation to consumer protection (17.01.04.03 and 17.02.01) are not granted any increase.
For title 17 (health and consumer protection), the preliminary draft budget foresees an 18,9 % increase in commitment appropriations (EUR 22 747 000 000), whereas both budget lines in relation to consumer protection (17.01.04.03 and 17.02.01) are not granted any increase.
Referring to the statements about the size and importance of the EU's Internal Market, Consumer Protection is one of the most positive and visible aspects of the EU and close to its citizens.
Referring to the statements about the size and importance of the EU's Internal Market, Consumer Protection is one of the most positive and visible aspects of the EU and close to its citizens.
Therefore, this sector should be strengthened in view of the yet underdeveloped structures for effective consumer protection in the new Member States.
Therefore, this sector should be strengthened in view of the yet underdeveloped structures for effective consumer protection in the new Member States.
Although noting that the negotiations on the financial perspectives are yet to be concluded, it is worth mentioning the foreseen doubling of the funds available for this policy area as of 2007.
Although noting that the negotiations on the financial perspectives are yet to be concluded, it is worth mentioning the foreseen doubling of the funds available for this policy area as of 2007.
It is a known phenomenon that new programmes take off with some delay in terms of effective execution of available funds.
It is a known phenomenon that new programmes take off with some delay in terms of effective execution of available funds.
Agreeing with the envisaged increase for this policy area as of 2007, it seems counterproductive to keep the 2006 envelope at the same level as in 2005 just the year before this envelope shall be increased by 100%.
Agreeing with the envisaged increase for this policy area as of 2007, it seems counterproductive to keep the 2006 envelope at the same level as in 2005 just the year before this envelope shall be increased by 100%.
In addition that would take effect in the transition period following the 2004 enlargement.
In addition that would take effect in the transition period following the 2004 enlargement.
Another important element is linked to the experience after the introduction of the Euro in 12 of the 15 Member States as at the time of the introduction.
Another important element is linked to the experience after the introduction of the Euro in 12 of the 15 Member States as at the time of the introduction.
The positive effects of this very important integration step were somewhat partly offset by the actual and perceived price increases.
The positive effects of this very important integration step were somewhat partly offset by the actual and perceived price increases.
Even though the statistical effect was minimal, European citizens experienced most price increases in everyday goods and services.
Even though the statistical effect was minimal, European citizens experienced most price increases in everyday goods and services.
Lessons should be learnt from this experience.
Lessons should be learnt from this experience.
Already now preparatory actions need to be undertaken in the new Member States to observe and accompany the transition phase towards introduction of the Euro in the coming years.
Already now preparatory actions need to be undertaken in the new Member States to observe and accompany the transition phase towards introduction of the Euro in the coming years.
Therefore, the committee suggests the following amendments:
Therefore, the committee suggests the following amendments:
1) Budget line 17.02.01 shall be set at EUR 21 million instead of the proposed EUR 19 080 000 to allow some frontloading in view of the much enlarged financial envelope as of 2007.
1) Budget line 17.02.01 shall be set at EUR 21 million instead of the proposed EUR 19 080 000 to allow some frontloading in view of the much enlarged financial envelope as of 2007.
The increased funds should partly be earmarked for actions that would foster consumer confidence in the 10 Member States that joined the Union in 2004, including preparatory actions in relation to the introduction of the Euro in those Member States.
The increased funds should partly be earmarked for actions that would foster consumer confidence in the 10 Member States that joined the Union in 2004, including preparatory actions in relation to the introduction of the Euro in those Member States.
Another part of the funds should be used to promote ethical standards for professional organisations that provide support to consumers.
Another part of the funds should be used to promote ethical standards for professional organisations that provide support to consumers.
Budget tables
Budget tables
Internal Market (figures in EUR million)
Internal Market (figures in EUR million)
2005 CA
2005 CA
2005 PA
2005 PA
2006 CA
2006 CA
2006 PA
2006 PA
Draft budget figures 2006
Draft budget figures 2006
Figures as yet indicative; to be adopted by Council on 15 July 2005.
Figures as yet indicative; to be adopted by Council on 15 July 2005.
Difference 2006 / 2005 for CA
Difference 2006 / 2005 for CA
Difference 2006 / 2005 for PA
Difference 2006 / 2005 for PA
as proposed
as proposed
Customs Union (figures in M €)
Customs Union (figures in M €)
Draft budget figures 2006 1
Draft budget figures 2006 1
CA reduced by 0,40 to 3,10
CA reduced by 0,40 to 3,10
The draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006 - Section III - Commission
The draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006 - Section III - Commission
Joseph Muscat 15.3.2005
Joseph Muscat 15.3.2005
Date suggestions adopted
Date suggestions adopted
Charlotte Cederschiöld, Mia De Vits, Bert Doorn, Janelly Fourtou, Evelyne Gebhardt, Małgorzata Handzlik, Malcolm Harbour, Christopher Heaton-Harris, Anna Hedh, Edit Herczog, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Henrik Dam Kristensen, Alexander Lambsdorff, Kurt Lechner, Arlene McCarthy, Manuel Medina Ortega, Bill Newton Dunn, Béatrice Patrie, Zita Pleštinská, Guido Podestà, Marco Rizzo, Zuzana Roithová, Luisa Fernanda Rudi Ubeda, Heide Rühle, Leopold Józef Rutowicz, Andreas Schwab, Eva-Britt Svensson, József Szájer, Marianne Thyssen, Jacques Toubon, Bernadette Vergnaud, Phillip Whitehead, Joachim Wuermeling
Charlotte Cederschiöld, Mia De Vits, Bert Doorn, Janelly Fourtou, Evelyne Gebhardt, Małgorzata Handzlik, Malcolm Harbour, Christopher Heaton-Harris, Anna Hedh, Edit Herczog, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Henrik Dam Kristensen, Alexander Lambsdorff, Kurt Lechner, Arlene McCarthy, Manuel Medina Ortega, Bill Newton Dunn, Béatrice Patrie, Zita Pleštinská, Guido Podestà, Marco Rizzo, Zuzana Roithová, Luisa Fernanda Rudi Ubeda, Heide Rühle, Leopold Józef Rutowicz, Andreas Schwab, Eva-Britt Svensson, József Szájer, Marianne Thyssen, Jacques Toubon, Bernadette Vergnaud, Phillip Whitehead, Joachim Wuermeling
Gisela Kallenbach, Cecilia Malmström, Maria Matsouka, Joseph Muscat, Alexander Stubb
Gisela Kallenbach, Cecilia Malmström, Maria Matsouka, Joseph Muscat, Alexander Stubb
The 2006 Budget is the final budget within the frame of the current Financial Perspective.
The 2006 Budget is the final budget within the frame of the current Financial Perspective.
At the time of writing your draftsman has examined the Preliminary Draft Budget (PDB) as adopted by the Commission on 27 April 2005.
At the time of writing your draftsman has examined the Preliminary Draft Budget (PDB) as adopted by the Commission on 27 April 2005.
The Draft Budget to which Parliament will propose amendments will be adopted by Council on 15 July.
The Draft Budget to which Parliament will propose amendments will be adopted by Council on 15 July.
As in previous years your draftsman reserves the right to revisit the matter of amendments to be adopted by the Transport and Tourism Committee once the Council's Draft Budget is available.
As in previous years your draftsman reserves the right to revisit the matter of amendments to be adopted by the Transport and Tourism Committee once the Council's Draft Budget is available.
The 2006 Preliminary Draft Budget shows an increase in commitment appropriations of 4% and in payment appropriations of 6%.
The 2006 Preliminary Draft Budget shows an increase in commitment appropriations of 4% and in payment appropriations of 6%.
It proposes to draw upon 1.09% of EU Gross National Income (GNI) in commitment appropriations, significantly below the figure initially proposed by the Commission in the context of the Financial Perspective for 2007-2013.
It proposes to draw upon 1.09% of EU Gross National Income (GNI) in commitment appropriations, significantly below the figure initially proposed by the Commission in the context of the Financial Perspective for 2007-2013.
The PDB has 121.3 € billion in commitment appropriations and 112.6 € billion in payment appropriations.
The PDB has 121.3 € billion in commitment appropriations and 112.6 € billion in payment appropriations.
Transport in the Preliminary Draft Budget
Transport in the Preliminary Draft Budget
The table attached shows for each transport line the commitment and payment appropriations proposed in the PDB for 2006 with the equivalent figures for 2005 and the difference between them.
The table attached shows for each transport line the commitment and payment appropriations proposed in the PDB for 2006 with the equivalent figures for 2005 and the difference between them.
It also shows utilisation rates for 2004.
It also shows utilisation rates for 2004.
In overall terms the increase in appropriations for transport, at 3.8% and 5.7 % for commitments and payments respectively is a little below the overall percentage increase in the PDB .For all transport lines 896.3 € million is proposed in commitments and 837.6 € million in payments.
In overall terms the increase in appropriations for transport, at 3.8% and 5.7 % for commitments and payments respectively is a little below the overall percentage increase in the PDB .For all transport lines 896.3 € million is proposed in commitments and 837.6 € million in payments.
Certain lines give rise to particular observations.
Certain lines give rise to particular observations.
6.7 € million is proposed for a new executive agency to manage the preparation of Trans European Transport ( TEN-T) projects which will begin to come on stream in 2007, the first year of the proposed new Financial Perspective.
6.7 € million is proposed for a new executive agency to manage the preparation of Trans European Transport ( TEN-T) projects which will begin to come on stream in 2007, the first year of the proposed new Financial Perspective.
There is a shift in expenditure on the European Aviation Safety Agency from staff and administrative expenditure to operational expenditure.
There is a shift in expenditure on the European Aviation Safety Agency from staff and administrative expenditure to operational expenditure.
For the European Maritime Safety Agency there is a 63% increase in appropriations for anti-pollution measures, partly because of front-loading in the programme.
For the European Maritime Safety Agency there is a 63% increase in appropriations for anti-pollution measures, partly because of front-loading in the programme.
There would be a 17% increase in operational expenditure for the European Railway Agency.
There would be a 17% increase in operational expenditure for the European Railway Agency.
The Galileo Supervisory Authority would also receive substantially increased funding as it begins to become operational.
The Galileo Supervisory Authority would also receive substantially increased funding as it begins to become operational.
Transport Safety and Passengers' Rights also benefit from considerable proposed increases in expenditure, in part reflecting a new legislative landscape in the latter case.
Transport Safety and Passengers' Rights also benefit from considerable proposed increases in expenditure, in part reflecting a new legislative landscape in the latter case.
Commitment and payment appropriations for the Marco Polo programme are also increased to 34.6 € million and 15.4 € million respectively.
Commitment and payment appropriations for the Marco Polo programme are also increased to 34.6 € million and 15.4 € million respectively .
There are also reductions.
There are also reductions.
The funding of measures to promote sustainable mobility is reduced to 9 € million in commitment appropriations, a reduction of 20%.
The funding of measures to promote sustainable mobility is reduced to 9 € million in commitment appropriations, a reduction of 20%.
However implementation rates for this line are low.
However implementation rates for this line are low.
Commitment appropriations for sustainable surface transport are reduced by 40% to 32.7 € million, a very big decrease in resources for developing environmentally friendly and efficient transport modes and rebalancing between modes.
Commitment appropriations for sustainable surface transport are reduced by 40% to 32.7 € million, a very big decrease in resources for developing environmentally friendly and efficient transport modes and rebalancing between modes.
This is difficult to accept at face value as the commitments implementation rate for the last full budget year, 2004, was 98%.
This is difficult to accept at face value as the commitments implementation rate for the last full budget year, 2004, was 98%.
The biggest single transport item is of course TEN-T., which accounts for 80% of transport specific budget lines expenditure.
The biggest single transport item is of course TEN-T., which accounts for 80% of transport specific budget lines expenditure.
For 2006 the Commission proposes 692 € million in commitments and 670 € million in payments.
For 2006 the Commission proposes 692 € million in commitments and 670 € million in payments.
This represents a very modest increase in commitments of 3% and no increase whatsoever in payments.
This represents a very modest increase in commitments of 3% and no increase whatsoever in payments.
In proposing the 2006 budget for TEN-T the Commission has sought to stay within the envelope established for the multi-annual programme.
In proposing the 2006 budget for TEN-T the Commission has sought to stay within the envelope established for the multi-annual programme.
Your draftsman would point out that nevertheless there are good TEN-T projects which will not be supported to a degree to ensure they are undertaken in 2006 if funding is limited to the amounts proposed in the PDB and that there exists a margin of 166 € million under the relevant Heading 3.
Your draftsman would point out that nevertheless there are good TEN-T projects which will not be supported to a degree to ensure they are undertaken in 2006 if funding is limited to the amounts proposed in the PDB and that there exists a margin of 166 € million under the relevant Heading 3.
Moreover it seems incongruous that projects are held back in this way and that very much higher levels of funding are proposed for 2007 in the Commission's proposals for the 2007-2013 Financial Perspective.
Moreover it seems incongruous that projects are held back in this way and that very much higher levels of funding are proposed for 2007 in the Commission's proposals for the 2007-2013 Financial Perspective.
A modest increase over the amount in the PDB for 2006 would narrow the very wide gap in the amounts proposed for 2006 and 2007.
A modest increase over the amount in the PDB for 2006 would narrow the very wide gap in the amounts proposed for 2006 and 2007.
Tourism in the Preliminary Draft Budget
Tourism in the Preliminary Draft Budget
Tourism is a major European industry with a deep impact on Europe's economy, quality of life and environment.
Tourism is a major European industry with a deep impact on Europe's economy, quality of life and environment.
It is also a competitive domain with Europe facing challenges from other destinations in Asia, and South and North America.
It is also a competitive domain with Europe facing challenges from other destinations in Asia, and South and North America.
In view in particular of the evidence presented during the Transport and Tourism's recent hearing on tourism and the report of our colleague Mr Quiero, your draftsman considers that the time has come to put appropriations on this line.
In view in particular of the evidence presented during the Transport and Tourism's recent hearing on tourism and the report of our colleague Mr Quiero, your draftsman considers that the time has come to put appropriations on this line.
Research on Transport
Research on Transport
Although not directly within the remit of the Transport and Tourism Committee your draftsman notes with concern the substantial reduction proposed in financial support for research on transport.
Although not directly within the remit of the Transport and Tourism Committee your draftsman notes with concern the substantial reduction proposed in financial support for research on transport.
The reduction is of the order of 7.5%
The reduction is of the order of 7.5%
Draftsman's proposals and amendments
Draftsman's proposals and amendments
The Preliminary Draft Budget as it effects transport and tourism has welcome and less welcome aspects.
The Preliminary Draft Budget as it effects transport and tourism has welcome and less welcome aspects.
Reinforced funding for passengers' rights, maritime environmental protection and transport safety are particularly welcome.
Reinforced funding for passengers' rights, maritime environmental protection and transport safety are particularly welcome.
However funding levels proposed for some other areas appear to be inadequate.
However funding levels proposed for some other areas appear to be inadequate.
In view of the foregoing your draftsman would propose reinforcing TEN-T expenditure, both commitments and payments, by an additional 120 € million above the amount proposed in the PDB.
In view of the foregoing your draftsman would propose reinforcing TEN-T expenditure, both commitments and payments, by an additional 120 € million above the amount proposed in the PDB.
He would also propose restoring commitment appropriations for sustainable surface transport to a figure approaching its 1995 level.
He would also propose restoring commitment appropriations for sustainable surface transport to a figure approaching its 1995 level.
Your draftsman in of opinion of necessity of increase by 19 € million amounts devoted to transport research in 2006.
Your draftsman in of opinion of necessity of increase by 19 € million amounts devoted to transport research in 2006.
Finally he believes a modest sum of 0.1 € million in both commitment and payment appropriations should be included to support studies which will help formulate a coherent, pro-active EU policy on tourism.
Finally he believes a modest sum of 0.1 € million in both commitment and payment appropriations should be included to support studies which will help formulate a coherent, pro-active EU policy on tourism.
Naturally your draftsman reserves the right to propose further amendments in the light of the Draft Budget for 2006 when this is adopted by Council and specifically to seek to restore amounts to transport lines in that budget if they are subject to unreasoned reductions.
Naturally your draftsman reserves the right to propose further amendments in the light of the Draft Budget for 2006 when this is adopted by Council and specifically to seek to restore amounts to transport lines in that budget if they are subject to unreasoned reductions.
There is a major difference between the European Aviation Safety Agency and the European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability in the proportions between subsidies under Titles 1 and 2 and subsidies under Title 3.
There is a major difference between the European Aviation Safety Agency and the European Railway Agency for Safety and Interoperability in the proportions between subsidies under Titles 1 and 2 and subsidies under Title 3.
The Aviation Agency plans to spend 12,28 € million and 9,72 € million, while the Railway Agency plans to spend 11,055 € million and 3,4 € million respectively.
The Aviation Agency plans to spend 12,28 € million and 9,72 € million, while the Railway Agency plans to spend 11,055 € million and 3,4 € million respectively.
The ratios are approximately 4:3 for the Aviation Agency and 3:1 for the Railway Agency.
The ratios are approximately 4:3 for the Aviation Agency and 3:1 for the Railway Agency.
The Commission should explain this.
The Commission should explain this.
Rozpočtová položka
Budget line
Rozpočet na rok 2005
2005 Budget
Předběžný návrh rozpočtu na rok 2006
2006 Preliminary Draft Budget
Míra plnění v roce 2004 v %
2004 implementation rate in %
06 01 04 01
06 01 04 01
Program Marco Polo – Výdaje na správu a řízení
Marco Polo programme - Expenditure on administrative management
06 01 04 02
06 01 04 02
Bezpečnost dopravy – Výdaje na správu a řízení
Transport Safety - Expenditure on administrative management
06 01 04 03
06 01 04 03
Politika udržitelné mobility – Výdaje na správu a řízení
Sustainable mobility policy - Expenditure on administrative management
06 01 04 04
06 01 04 04
Finanční podpora projektů společného zájmu v oblasti transevropské dopravní sítě – Výdaje na správu a řízení
Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport network - Expenditure on administrative management
Zabezpečení dopravy – Výdaje na správu a řízení
Transport security - Expenditure on administrative management
Transevropské dopravní sítě – Výkonná agentura
Trans-european transport networks - Executive agency
Evropská agentura pro bezpečnost letectví – Dotace v rámci hlavy 1 a 2
European Aviation Safety Agency - Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2
Evropská agentura pro bezpečnost letectví – Dotace v rámci hlavy 3
European Aviation Safety Agency - Subsidy under Title 3
Evropská agentura pro námořní bezpečnost – Dotace v rámci hlavy 1 a 2
European Maritime Safety Agency - Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2