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European Parliament2019-2024

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

2019/2028(BUD)

5.9.2019

BUDGET AMENDMENTS2020 Budget (2019/2028(BUD))

Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Rapporteur: Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield

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Draft amendment 5809 === LIBE/5809 ===

Tabled by Cristian Terheş, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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SECTION III — COMMISSION

Item 09 05 77 10 — Pilot project — Supporting investigative journalism and media freedom in the EU

Amend figures as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount

Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments Commitments Payments

09 05 77 10 1 275 000 637 500 p.m. 637 500 p.m. 637 500 2 000 000 362 500 2 000 000 1 000 000

Reserve

Total 1 275 000 637 500 p.m. 637 500 p.m. 637 500 2 000 000 362 500 2 000 000 1 000 000

Justification:AM by Cristian Terheş for S&D

Investigative journalists are extremely vulnerable professionals, with very limited resources. Two of them got killed in the EU only in the past 6 months. Their work is crucial in unvealing transborder money laundering and massive corruption. LuxLeaks, Panama Papers, Paradise Papers, the Azeri or the Russian Laundromats are examples of sensible investigations. For their activities to be sustainable, investigative journalists need protection, direct support and financial support.

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Tabled by Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, rapporteur, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Article 18 01 01 — Expenditure relating to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Migration and Home affairs’ policy area



18 01 01 52 504 665 52 504 665 54 995 235 54 995 235 54 769 429 54 769 429 225 806 225 806 54 995 235 54 995 235

Reserve

Total 52 504 665 52 504 665 54 995 235 54 995 235 54 769 429 54 769 429 225 806 225 806 54 995 235 54 995 235

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB).

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Item 18 01 02 01 — External personnel



18 01 02 01 3 651 866 3 651 866 3 830 516 3 830 516 3 746 141 3 746 141 84 375 84 375 3 830 516 3 830 516

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Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


Reserve

Total 3 651 866 3 651 866 3 830 516 3 830 516 3 746 141 3 746 141 84 375 84 375 3 830 516 3 830 516


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Article 18 01 03 — Expenditure relating to information and communication technology equipment and services of the ‘Migration and home affairs’ policy area



18 01 03 3 519 956 3 519 956 3 607 559 3 607 559 3 449 494 3 449 494 158 065 158 065 3 607 559 3 607 559

Reserve

Total 3 519 956 3 519 956 3 607 559 3 607 559 3 449 494 3 449 494 158 065 158 065 3 607 559 3 607 559


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Tabled by Cornelia Ernst, Clare Daly, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Item 18 02 01 01 — Support of border management and a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel

Amend figures and remarks as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 02 01 01 316 912 547 359 867 661 287 071 440 468 544 124 287 071 440 468 544 124 -187 071 440 -187 071 440 100 000 000 281 472 684

Reserve 18 405 000 18 405 000

Total 335 317 547 378 272 661 287 071 440 468 544 124 287 071 440 468 544 124 -187 071 440 -187 071 440 100 000 000 281 472 684

Remarks:Before paragraph:

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure .......... by Member States and in particular the following:

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The Internal Security Fund shall contribute to the following specific objectives:

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— supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, and ensure equal treatment of third country nationals

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— supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing of information between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, a uniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned and for the gender perspective.

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– supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle illegal immigration,

– supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing of information between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, a uniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling of illegal immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned and for the gender perspective.

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— infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,

— IT and communication systems for efficient management of migration flows across borders, including investments in existing and future systems,

— infrastructures, buildings, communication and IT systems and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular cooperation, as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants,

— training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality management standards and training of border guards, regarding the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law, and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims of human trafficking and people smuggling,

— secondment of immigration liaison officers and document advisers in third countries and the exchange and secondment of border guards between Member States

— studies, training, pilot projects and other actions gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders as referred to in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 including actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation either within Member States or between Member States ,

— studies, pilot projects and actions aiming to implement the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies.

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– infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points to prevent and tackle unauthorised border crossings, illegal immigration and cross-border criminality as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,

– operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective and secure border control and the detection of persons,

– IT and communication systems for efficient management of migration flows across borders, including investments in existing and future systems,

– infrastructures, buildings, communication and IT systems and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular cooperation, as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants,

– training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality management standards and training of border guards, including where appropriate in third countries, regarding the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law, and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims of human trafficking and people smuggling,

– secondment of immigration liaison officers and document advisers in third countries and the exchange and secondment of border guards between Member States or between a Member State and a third country,

– studies, training, pilot projects and other actions gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders as referred to in Article 3(3) of Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 including actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation either within Member States or between Member States and actions relating to the interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems,

– studies, pilot projects and actions aiming to implement the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies.


This appropriation is also intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following:

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— information systems, tools or equipment for sharing information between Member States and third countries,


– information systems, tools or equipment for sharing information between Member States and third countries,

– actions relating to operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, including joint operations,

– projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the Eurosur,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

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— actions relating to operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, This appropriation is also intended to cover foregone fees from visas issued for the purpose of transit and additional costs incurred in implementing the Facilitated Transit Document (FTD) and the Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) scheme in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 of 14 April 2003 establishing a specific Facilitated Transit Document (FTD), a Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) and amending the Common Consular Instructions and the Common Manual (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 694/2003 of 14 April 2003 on uniform formats for Facilitated Transit Documents (FTD) and Facilitated Rail Transit Documents (FRTD) provided for in Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 15).

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. To be eligible for funding, those actions shall in particular pursue the following objectives:

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— to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implement external borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

— to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

— to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods and common indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

— to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

— to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

— to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives,

— to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects,

— to support actions in relation to third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013,

— awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.


– to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implement external borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area by

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developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

– to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

– to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods and common indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

– to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

– to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

– to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European border management system,

– to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives,

– to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects,

– to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013,

– awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.


This appropriation shall also cover financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means a situation of urgent and exceptional pressure where a large or disproportionate number of third-country nationals cross or are expected to cross the external border of one or more Member States.

This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and Member States experts for the on-the spoton-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the application of the Schengen acquis. acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluation visits and for their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs.

Revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, in the context of the Agreements on their association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with point (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

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Justification:This budget line should focus on enhancing and facilitating the crossing of the Member States' external borders and support a common application of the visa policy. There is no need to finance actions directly in third countries, so less money is needed.

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Item 18 02 01 01 — Support of border management and a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel



18 02 01 01 316 912 547 359 867 661 287 071 440 468 544 124 287 071 440 468 544 124 -86 121 432 -140 563 238 200 950 008 327 980 886

Reserve 18 405 000 18 405 000

Total 335 317 547 378 272 661 287 071 440 468 544 124 287 071 440 468 544 124 -86 121 432 -140 563 238 200 950 008 327 980 886





Add following text:

– supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle irregular immigration,

– supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing of information between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, a uniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling of irregular immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned and for the gender perspective.


– supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle illegal immigration,

– supporting integrated borders management, including promoting further harmonisation of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards and through sharing of information between Member States and between Member States and Frontex, to ensure, on one hand, a uniform and high level of control and protection of the external borders, including by the tackling of illegal immigration, and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis, while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including

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the principle of non-refoulement and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned and for the gender perspective.

After paragraph:


Add following text:

– infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points to prevent and tackle unauthorised border crossings, irregular immigration and cross-border criminality as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,




– training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality management standards and training of border guards, including where appropriate in third countries, regarding the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law, and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims of human trafficking and people smuggling,





– infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points to prevent and tackle unauthorised border crossings, illegal immigration and cross-border criminality as well as to guarantee smooth travel flows,




– training regarding the use of that equipment and those systems and the promotion of quality management standards and training of border guards, including where appropriate in third countries, regarding the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law,

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and taking into consideration a gender-sensitive approach, including the identification of victims of human trafficking and people smuggling,




This appropriation is also intended to cover the expenditure related to actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular the following:

– information systems, tools or equipment for sharing information between Member States and third countries,

– actions relating to operational cooperation between Member States and third countries, including joint operations,

– projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the Eurosur,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries,

– studies, seminars, workshops, conferences, training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.


This appropriation is also intended to cover foregone fees from visas issued for the purpose of transit and additional costs incurred in implementing the Facilitated Transit Document (FTD) and the Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) scheme in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 of 14 April 2003 establishing a specific Facilitated Transit Document (FTD), a Facilitated Rail Transit Document (FRTD) and amending the Common Consular Instructions and the Common Manual (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 8) and Council Regulation (EC) No 694/ 2003694/2003 of 14 April 2003 on uniform formats for Facilitated Transit Documents (FTD) and Facilitated Rail Transit Documents (FRTD) provided for in Regulation (EC) No 693/2003 (OJ L 99, 17.4.2003, p. 15).

After paragraph:

At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation .......... shall in particular pursue the following objectives:

Add following text:

— to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implement external borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

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— to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

— to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods and common indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

— to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

— to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

— to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European border management system,

— to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives,

— to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects,

— to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1053/ 2013,



– to support preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, required to implement external borders and visa policies, including to strengthen the governance of the Schengen area by developing and implementing the evaluation mechanism as established by Council Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 of 7 October 2013 establishing an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and repealing the Decision of the Executive Committee of 16 September 1998 setting up a Standing Committee on the evaluation and implementation of Schengen (OJ L 295, 6.11.2013, p. 27), to verify the application of the Schengen acquis and the Schengen Borders Code in particular mission expenditure for experts of the Commission and the Member States participating in on site visits,

– to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies,

– to support the development of statistical tools, including common statistical tools, and methods and common indicators, with gender-disaggregated data,

– to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact, including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as far as the scope of this instrument is concerned,

– to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level,

– to promote projects aiming at harmonisation and interoperability of border management-related measures in accordance with common Union standards with a view to developing an integrated European border management system,

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– to enhance awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives,

– to support particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating research projects,

– to support actions in relation to and in third countries as referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013,



This appropriation shall also cover financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means a situation of urgent and exceptional pressure where a large or disproportionate number of third-country nationals cross or are expected to cross the external border of one or more Member States.

This appropriation will provide for reimbursement of the costs incurred by the Commission and Member States experts for the on-the-spot evaluation visits (travel cost and accommodation) regarding the application of the Schengen acquis. acquis. The cost of supplies and equipment needed for the on-the-spot evaluation visits and for their preparation and follow-up must be added to these costs.

Revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, in the context of the Agreements on their association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with point (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Justification:This budget line is decreased by 30% in order to cancel any ongoing or new expenditure related to actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular sharing information with third countries, joint operations, Eurosur, etc. Evidence shows that cooperation with third countries in the field of border management has an impact on fundamental rights, in particular in countries that do not apply the Geneva Convention in full or do not ensure an adequate level of fundamental rights.

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Item 18 02 01 02 — Prevention and fight against cross-border organised crime and better management of security- related risks and crisis



18 02 01 02 135 679 988 233 349 807 191 297 628 190 358 325 165 897 628 190 358 325 -15 897 628 -40 358 325 150 000 000 150 000 000

Reserve

Total 135 679 988 233 349 807 191 297 628 190 358 325 165 897 628 190 358 325 -15 897 628 -40 358 325 150 000 000 150 000 000

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This appropriation is intended to cover actions in Member States, and in particular the following:



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— crime prevention, combating cross-border, serious and organised crime including terrorism, and reinforcing coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and other national authorities of Member States, including with Europol or other relevant Union bodies, and with relevant third-countries and international organisations,

— enhancing the capacity of Member States and the Union for managing effectively security-related risks and crisis, and preparing for and protecting people and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and other security related incidents.


– crime prevention, combating cross-border, serious and organised crime including terrorism, and reinforcing coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and other national authorities of Member States, including with Europol or other relevant Union bodies, and with relevant third-countries and international organisations,

– enhancing the capacity of Member States and the Union for managing effectively security-related risks and crisis, and preparing for and protecting people and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and other security related incidents.

After paragraph:


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— actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including with and between relevant Union bodies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

— development of counter-terrorism initiatives with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including threats related to home-grown radicalisation and foreign fighters who are either abroad or coming or returning to one or more Member States or candidate countries,

— improving crisis management following a terrorist attack to help victims, their close relatives and anyone who has suffered as a result of coming to the aid of victims or people whose lives were in danger,

— projects promoting networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight and contingency planning,

— analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including studies and threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council,

— awareness-raising, dissemination and communication activities,

— acquisition, maintenance of Union and national IT systems contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014, and/or further upgrading of IT systems and technical equipment, including testing compatibility of systems, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially information and communication technology (ICT) systems and their components,

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including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably with the European Cybercrime Centre,

— exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training and joint exercises or programmes,

— measures deploying, transferring, testing and validating new methodology or technology, including pilot projects and follow-up measures to Union-funded security research projects.


– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including with and between relevant Union bodies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– development of counter-terrorism initiatives with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including threats related to home-grown radicalisation and foreign fighters who are either abroad or coming or returning to one or more Member States or candidate countries,

– improving crisis management following a terrorist attack to help victims, their close relatives and anyone who has suffered as a result of coming to the aid of victims or people whose lives were in danger,

– projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including studies and threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council,

– awareness-raising, dissemination and communication activities,

– acquisition, maintenance of Union and national IT systems contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014, and/or further upgrading of IT systems and technical equipment, including testing compatibility of systems, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially information and communication technology (ICT) systems and their components, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably with the European Cybercrime Centre,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training and joint exercises or programmes,

– measures deploying, transferring, testing and validating new methodology or technology, including pilot projects and follow-up measures to Union-funded security research projects.


This appropriation is also intended to cover actions in relation to and in third-countries, and in particular the following:

Add following text:

— actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information,

— networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight and contingency planning,

— exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities.

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– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities.


At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union concerning the general, specific and operational objectives set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014. To be eligible for funding, Union actions shall be consistent with the priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council, in relevant Union strategies, policy cycles, programmes, threat and risk assessments, and support in particular:

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— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, and development of an evaluation mechanism required to implement the policies on police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management,

— transnational projects involving two or more Member States or at least one Member State and one third-country,

— analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council and projects monitoring the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States,

— projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at Union level, training and exchange programmes,

— projects supporting the development of methodological, notably statistical, tools and methods and common indicators,

— the acquisition, maintenance and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, expertise, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially ICT systems and their components at the Union level, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably a European Cybercrime Centre,

— projects enhancing awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or deploying new technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating the outcome of Union funded security research projects,

— studies and pilot projects,


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– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, and development of an evaluation mechanism required to implement the policies on police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management,

– transnational projects involving two or more Member States or at least one Member State and one third-country,

– analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council and projects monitoring the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States,

– projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at Union level, training and exchange programmes,

– projects supporting the development of methodological, notably statistical, tools and methods and common indicators,

– the acquisition, maintenance and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, expertise, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially ICT systems and their components at the Union level, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably a European Cybercrime Centre,

– projects enhancing awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or deploying new technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating the outcome of Union funded security research projects,

– studies and pilot projects,



This appropriation shall also support actions in relation to and in third countries, and in particular the following:

Add following text:

— actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, and, where applicable, international organisations, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

— networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

— acquisition, maintenance, and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, including ICT systems and their components,

— exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training,


— threat, risk and impact assessments,

— studies and pilot projects.

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– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, and, where applicable, international organisations, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– acquisition, maintenance, and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, including ICT systems and their components,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training,


– threat, risk and impact assessments,

– studies and pilot projects.


This appropriation shall be used to provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means any security-related incident or newly emerging threat which has or may have a significant adverse impact on the security of people in one or more Member States.

Justification:This budget line should not be used to fund police forces in third countries, or private sector companies.

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Item 18 02 01 02 — Prevention and fight against cross-border organised crime and better management of security- related risks and crisis



18 02 01 02 135 679 988 233 349 807 191 297 628 190 358 325 165 897 628 190 358 325 -31 989 289 -57 107 498 133 908 339 133 250 827

Reserve

Total 135 679 988 233 349 807 191 297 628 190 358 325 165 897 628 190 358 325 -31 989 289 -57 107 498 133 908 339 133 250 827





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— crime prevention, combating cross-border, serious and organised crime including terrorism, and reinforcing coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and other national authorities of Member States, including with Europol or other relevant Union bodies, and with relevant third-countries and international organisations,

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— enhancing the capacity of Member States and the Union for managing effectively security-related risks and crisis, and preparing for and protecting people and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and other security related incidents.


– crime prevention, combating cross-border, serious and organised crime including terrorism, and reinforcing coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and other national authorities of Member States, including with Europol or other relevant Union bodies, and with relevant third-countries and international organisations,

– enhancing the capacity of Member States and the Union for managing effectively security-related risks and crisis, and preparing for and protecting people and critical infrastructure against terrorist attacks and other security related incidents.

After paragraph:


Add following text:

— actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including with and between relevant Union bodies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border join operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

— development of counter-terrorism initiatives with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including threats related to home-grown radicalisation and foreign fighters who are either abroad or coming or returning to one or more Member States or candidate countries,

— improving crisis management following a terrorist attack to help victims, their close relatives and anyone who has suffered as a result of coming to the aid of victims or people whose lives were in danger,

— projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

— analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including studies and threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council,


— acquisition, maintenance of Union and national IT systems contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014, and/or further upgrading of IT systems and technical equipment, including testing compatibility of systems, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially information and communication technology (ICT) systems and their components, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably with the European Cybercrime Centre,

— exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training and joint exercises or programmes,

— measures deploying, transferring, testing and validating new methodology or technology, including pilot projects and follow-up measures to Union-funded security research projects.


– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including with and between relevant Union bodies, in particular Europol and Eurojust, joint investigation teams

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and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– development of counter-terrorism initiatives with a view to ensuring appropriate responses to emerging threats, including threats related to home-grown radicalisation and foreign fighters who are either abroad or coming or returning to one or more Member States or candidate countries,

– improving crisis management following a terrorist attack to help victims, their close relatives and anyone who has suffered as a result of coming to the aid of victims or people whose lives were in danger,

– projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including studies and threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council,


– acquisition, maintenance of Union and national IT systems contributing to the achievement of the objectives of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014, and/or further upgrading of IT systems and technical equipment, including testing compatibility of systems, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially information and communication technology (ICT) systems and their components, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably with the European Cybercrime Centre,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training and joint exercises or programmes,

– measures deploying, transferring, testing and validating new methodology or technology, including pilot projects and follow-up measures to Union-funded security research projects.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions in relation to and in third-countries, and in particular the following:

– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information-sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities.


At the Commission’s initiative, this appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union concerning the general, specific and operational objectives set out in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 513/2014. To be eligible for funding, Union actions shall be consistent with the priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council, in relevant Union strategies, policy cycles, programmes, threat and risk assessments, and support in particular:

Add following text:

— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, and development of an evaluation mechanism required to implement the policies on police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management,

— transnational projects involving two or more Member States,

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— analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council and projects monitoring the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States,

— projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at Union level, training and exchange programmes,

— projects supporting the development of methodological, notably statistical, tools and methods and common indicators,

— the acquisition, maintenance and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, expertise, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially ICT systems and their components at the Union level, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cybercrime, notably a European Cybercrime Centre,

— projects enhancing awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or deploying new technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating the outcome of Union funded security research projects that do not encompass blanket data collection,

— studies and pilot projects,— awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to Union home affairs policies, priorities and achievements.


– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical activities, and development of an evaluation mechanism required to implement the policies on police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management,

– transnational projects involving two or more Member States or at least one Member State and one third-country,

– analytical, monitoring and evaluation activities, including threat, risk and impact assessments, which are evidence-based and consistent with priorities and initiatives identified at Union level, in particular those that have been endorsed by the European Parliament and the Council and projects monitoring the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States,

– projects promoting networking, public-private partnerships, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at Union level, training and exchange programmes,

– projects supporting the development of methodological, notably statistical, tools and methods and common indicators,

– the acquisition, maintenance and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, expertise, secure facilities, infrastructures, related buildings and systems, especially ICT systems and their components at the Union level, including for the purpose of European cooperation on cyber security and cybercrime, notably a European Cybercrime Centre,

– projects enhancing awareness of Union policies and objectives among stakeholders and the general public, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– particularly innovative projects developing new methods and/or deploying new technologies with a potential for transferability to other Member States, especially projects aiming at testing and validating the outcome of Union funded security research projects,

– studies and pilot projects,

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This appropriation shall also support actions in relation to and in third countries, and in particular the following:

Add following text:


— threat, risk and impact assessments,


– actions improving police cooperation and coordination between law enforcement authorities, and, where applicable, international organisations, including joint investigation teams and any other form of cross-border joint operation, the access to and exchange of information and interoperable technologies,

– networking, mutual confidence, understanding and learning, the identification, exchange and dissemination of know-how, experience and good practices, information sharing, shared situation awareness and foresight, contingency planning and interoperability,

– acquisition, maintenance, and/or further upgrading of technical equipment, including ICT systems and their components,

– exchange, training and education of staff and experts of relevant authorities, including language training,


– threat, risk and impact assessments,

– studies and pilot projects.


This appropriation shall be used to provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation which means any security-related incident or newly emerging threat which has or may have a significant adverse impact on the security of people in one or more Member States.

Justification:This budget line is decreased by 30% in order to cancel any ongoing or new expenditure related to actions in relation to and in third countries and in particular sharing information with third countries, joint operations, Eurosur, etc. Evidence shows that cooperation with third countries in the field of border management has an impact on fundamental rights, in particular in countries that do not apply the Geneva Convention in full or do not ensure an adequate level of fundamental rights.

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Item 18 02 01 03 — Establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) and a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)

Amend figures, remarks and legal basis as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 02 01 03 60 000 000 49 600 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 -20 000 000 -9 000 000 p.m. p.m.

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Reserve

Total 60 000 000 49 600 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 -20 000 000 -9 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Remarks:Delete following text:

This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up and running of IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with point (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Legal basis:Delete following text:

Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112).

Regulation (EU) No 515/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa and repealing Decision No 574/2007/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 143).

Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2017 establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) to register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Member States and determining the conditions for access to the EES for law enforcement purposes, and amending the Convention implementing the Schengen Agreement and Regulations (EC) No 767/2008 and (EU) No 1077/2011 (OJ L 327, 9.12.2017, p. 20).

Regulation (EU) 2018/1240 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 September 2018 establishing a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) and amending Regulations (EU) No 1077/2011, (EU) No 515/2014, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2016/1624 and (EU) 2017/2226 (OJ L 236, 19.9.2018, p. 1).

Justification:DELETE LINE

We oppose the establishment of both EES and ETIAS. Thus we cannot support any budgetary entitlements for the setting up, and running, of these IT systems.

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Item 18 02 01 03 — Establishing an Entry/Exit System (EES) and a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)



18 02 01 03 60 000 000 49 600 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 -20 000 000 -9 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Reserve

Total 60 000 000 49 600 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 20 000 000 9 000 000 -20 000 000 -9 000 000 p.m. p.m.

Remarks:Amend text as follows:

This appropriation is intended to cover the setting up and running of IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union.

Any revenue from the contributions of Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein entered in Item 6 3 1 3 of the statement of revenue may give rise to the provision of additional appropriations in accordance with point (e) of Article 21(2) of the Financial Regulation.

Add following text:

This appropriation is not justified and should therefore be shifted to budget line 18 03 01 01.

Justification:Both the EES and ETIAS have failed to demonstrate their cost-effectiveness, proportionality and practical feasibility and also raise severe data protection concerns. For that reason, the amount deducted from this budget line should be shifted to budget line 18 03 01 01 to strengthen the common European asylum system and enhance solidarity and responsibility-sharing between the Member States.

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Add: 18 02 01 04Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 02 01 04 p.m. p.m.

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Total p.m. p.m.

Heading:EU Search and Rescue Fund

Remarks:Add following text:

This appropriation is intended to support Member States in their obligations under international maritime law to render assistance to persons in distress, notably in search and rescue situations.

Justification:by Cristian Terheş for S&D

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The Commission should present a legislative proposal to set up a Search and Rescue Fund. Given the challenges faced in the Mediterranean, and the humanitarian tragedy unfolding there, the EU must do more to encourage the saving of lives and to show solidarity among Member States in the carrying out of SAR operations. It is more appropriate to create such a Fund than to increase, on an ad-hoc and non-transparent manner, Frontex's budget for SAR. The operations reimbursed thorugh the Fund could also cover a wider range of operations than those carried out by Frontex.

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18 02 01 04 120 000 000 120 000 000 120 000 000 120 000 000

Reserve

Total 120 000 000 120 000 000 120 000 000 120 000 000

Heading:Support for maritime search and rescue operations


This appropriation is intended to contribute to the following objectives:

- to guarantee access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights and maritime law, including the right to life and the principle of non-refoulement, and with due regard for the specific characteristics of the people concerned.

This appropriation is intended to cover the expenditure related to maritime search and rescue operations in or by Member States, as well as by private actors.

Justification:The number of deaths in the Mediterranean remain high in the absence of legal and safe pathways to Europe for both refugees and migrants. As no Union body has a mandate to carry out proactive SAR activities, there should be direct funding from the EU budget to SAR operations carried out by Member States and NGO's.

The amount indicated here should be taken from FRONTEX' budget.

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Article 18 02 03 — European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)

Amend figures and conditions for releasing the reserve as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 02 03 293 185 279 293 185 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 -413 910 217 -413 910 217 p.m. p.m.

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Reserve 19 321 000 19 321 000 180 000 000 180 000 000 180 000 000 180 000 000

Total 312 506 279 312 506 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 -233 910 217 -233 910 217 180 000 000 180 000 000

Conditions for releasing the reserve:Add following text:

The appropriations put in reserve will be released when the agency's director presents to the EP a satisfactory follow-up of the concerns and the recommendations made by the Frontex consultative forum in its latest annual report. A letter was sent in this regard by the LIBE chair in April 2019 asking the Agency take immediate action and provide the LIBE Committee with feedback regarding the steps taken to respond to the recommendations made and the solutions found to the problems.

In order to release the reserve, the Director should present evidence as to the successful resolution by the Agency of the issues linked to:

Improvement of the ‘Information and Transparency’ policy;

The follow-up of the recommendation launched in December 2018 on statelessness in the activities of the Agency;

The follow-up to the recommendations regarding the issues of gender in all the Agency’s activities;

The enhancement of child protection in Frontex activities;

The fundamental rights implications of Frontex cooperation with third countries; and

Staffing of the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Office (FRO), the respect of the independence of the FRO and the revision of the 2011 Fundamental Rights Strategy.

Justification:During the negotiations on the FRONTEX regulation, articles related to fundamental rights were considered crucial by the European Parliament. Following the alarming reports by the Consultative Forum, there is a pressing need to see how these concerns have been integrated into the implementation of the current FRONTEX regulation.

We also propose a much slimmer budget for the Agency. The money freed up by this is to be used to support SAR operations by Member States and private actors.

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18 02 03 293 185 279 293 185 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 -293 910 217 -293 910 217 120 000 000 120 000 000

Reserve 19 321 000 19 321 000 300 555 482 300 555 482 300 555 482 300 555 482

Total 312 506 279 312 506 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 6 645 265 6 645 265 420 555 482 420 555 482

Justification:We propose to modify the agency’s budget by putting a portion of it into a reserve. This is the remaining amount.

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18 02 03 293 185 279 293 185 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 6 645 625 6 645 625 420 555 842 420 555 842

Reserve 19 321 000 19 321 000

Total 312 506 279 312 506 279 420 555 842 420 555 842 413 910 217 413 910 217 6 645 625 6 645 625 420 555 842 420 555 842


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Article 18 02 04 — European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)



18 02 04 136 456 565 136 456 565 139 964 760 139 964 760 139 964 760 139 964 760 33 728 240 33 728 240 173 693 000 173 693 000

Reserve 690 000 690 000

Total 137 146 565 137 146 565 139 964 760 139 964 760 139 964 760 139 964 760 33 728 240 33 728 240 173 693 000 173 693 000

Justification:**ORAL AMENDMENT SUBMITTED ON 3 SEPTEMBER 2019**

The Europol budget needs to be increased to allow the agency to fulfil its new functions, in particular the development of a European platform for the takedown of illicit contact online, interoperability of EU IT systems in the areas of border management and security, and the funding of the activities of the ATLAS network.

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Item 18 03 01 01 — Strengthening and developing the common European asylum system and enhancing solidarity and responsibility-sharing between the Member States



18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 407 000 000 115 400 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

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Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 7 000 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB). No reserve.

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18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 407 000 000 115 400 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 7 000 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Justification:Restore Draft Budget (DB) so that the amount remains in the regular AMIF line instead of the Reserve as proposed the Council. This is essential as that amount is intended to cover ongoing needs and existing programms (mainly the housing programm ESTIA).

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Amend figures, heading and remarks as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 210 386 090 -92 089 927 393 227 819 414 979 855

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 -189 613 910 -207 489 927 393 227 819 414 979 855

Heading:Strengthening and developing the Commoncommon European Asylum Systemasylum system and enhancing solidarity and responsibility-sharing between the Member States


In the case of the common European asylum system, .......... gender-based violence in reception and asylum centres.

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This appropriation is intended to cover expenditures related to strengthening and developingcontribute to strengthen and develop all aspects of the Common European Asylum System, common European asylum system, including its external dimension, as per the objective laid downdimension and to enhance the solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States, in Article 3(2)(a) of Regulation No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum flows, including through practical cooperation.

After paragraph:

In the case of the common European asylum system, .......... gender-based violence in reception and asylum centres.


This appropriation is also intended to cover actions related to the resettlement, transfer of applicants for and beneficiaries of international protection and other ad hoc humanitarian admission

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18 03 01 04 196 613 910 207 489 927 196 613 910 207 489 927

Reserve

Total 196 613 910 207 489 927 196 613 910 207 489 927

Heading:Enhancing solidarity and responsibility sharing


This appropriation is intended to enhance solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum flows, including through practical cooperation as per the objective laid down in Article 3(2)(d) of Regulation No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.

This appropriation is also intended to cover actions related to the resettlement, transfer of applicants for and beneficiaries of international protection and other ad hoc humanitarian admission


It is proposed to split the two current budget lines (18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 02) of AMIF into four to reflect precisely the four specific objectives of the Fund and increase transparency. The fair and transparent distribution of funding between the different objectives of the Fund was a priority for Parliament during negotiations leading to the adoption of that Fund. The amount deducted from budget line 18 03 01 01 has been transferred to new budget line 18 03 01 04.

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18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 407 000 000 115 400 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 7 000 000 589 841 729 622 469 782


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18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 407 000 000 115 400 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 7 000 000 589 841 729 622 469 782


At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation .......... Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:


This appropriation is intended to contribute to strengthen and develop all aspects of the common European asylum system, system, including its external dimension and to enhance the solidarity and responsibility sharing between the Member States, in particular towards those most affected by migration and asylum flows, including through practical cooperation.

In the case of the common European asylum system, this appropriation is intended to cover actions relating to reception and asylum systems and actions enhancing the capacity of Member States to develop, monitor and evaluate their asylum policies and procedures. Particular attention should be paid to the specific situation of vulnerable women, especially women with children, and unaccompanied minors, especially young girls, and to the imperative of preventing religious, ethnic or gender-based violence in reception and asylum centres.

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Particular attention should be paid to the specific situation of vulnerable women, especially women with children, children and unaccompanied children, especially young girls, and to the imperative of preventing religious, ethnic or gender-based violence in reception and asylum centres. For this purpose,

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this appropriation will aim at reinforcing child protection and asylum system to provide adequate services and sustainable solution for children, particularly equal access to education and healthcare services.


This appropriation is also intended to cover actions related to the resettlement, transfer of applicants for and beneficiaries of international protection and other ad hoc humanitarian admission always taking into consideration the best interests of the child.

After paragraph:


Add following text:

— the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of asylum, notably on gender-child sensitive reception centres, resettlement and transfer of applicants for and/or beneficiaries of international protection from one Member State to another including through networking and exchanging information, including arrival support and coordination activities to promote resettlement with the local communities that are to welcome resettled refugees, and fostering alternatives to detention,

— the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects, based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed to stimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

— studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of asylum, and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of asylum policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— supporting Member States to provide adequate access to education for refugee and migrant children in Europe,

— development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of asylum, including gender- and age-disaggregated data,

— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on asylum,

— cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation mobility partnerships, regional protection programmes,



– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of asylum, notably on gender-sensitive reception centres, resettlement and transfer of applicants for and/or beneficiaries of international protection from one Member State to another including through networking and exchanging information, including arrival support and coordination activities to promote resettlement with the local communities that are to welcome resettled refugees,

– the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, including innovative projects, based on transnational partnerships between bodies located in two or more Member States designed to stimulate innovation, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

– studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of asylum, and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of asylum policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

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– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of asylum, including gender- and age-disaggregated data,

– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on asylum,

– cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation mobility partnerships, regional protection programmes,


After paragraph:

The corresponding amount is estimated at EUR 8 000 000.


An amount of EUR 400 million is put in reserve in accordance with point (b) of Article 49(1) of the Financial Regulation. During the course of the financial year 2020, the Commission may present one or more transfer proposals in accordance with Article 31 of the Financial Regulation to release the amount or part of it, where justified on the basis of a thorough assessment of needs in response to the ongoing migration crisis.

Justification:According with UNICEF data, more than 30,000 children arrived in Europe in 2018, 42% are accompanied minors. Children make up more than 30% of all asylum seekers across Europe. Legal barriers, insufficient human and financial resources, lack of psychological and mediation supports are the key challenges and gaps in the accessioning to the education systems. This amendment aims to make fund available and is in line with the Commitment of the EU to not leave no one behind, the EP resolution and EC Communication on the protection of children in migration.

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18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 427 000 000 124 400 000 609 841 729 631 469 782

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 27 000 000 9 000 000 609 841 729 631 469 782

Justification:Further strengthening of the common European asylum system and enhancing solidarity and responsibility-sharing between the EU Member States is a key priority. It is therefore crucial that funds are available for relocation of asylum-seekers and resettlement of refugees. The amount increased in this budget line are shifted from budget line 18 02 01 03 (EES and ETIAS).

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18 03 01 01 377 106 629 527 969 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 182 841 729 507 069 782 407 000 000 115 400 000 589 841 729 622 469 782

Reserve 460 000 000 94 500 000 400 000 000 115 400 000 -400 000 000 -115 400 000 p.m. p.m.

Total 837 106 629 622 469 782 589 841 729 622 469 782 582 841 729 622 469 782 7 000 000 589 841 729 622 469 782


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Item 18 03 01 02 — Supporting legal migration to the Union and promoting the effective integration of third-country nationals and enhancing fair and effective return strategies



18 03 01 02 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462

Reserve

Total 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462


Part of this appropriation should be made available to local and regional authorities.

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The following paragraphs should be amended as follows:


This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in line with their economic and social needs such as labour market needs, andwhile safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of Member States, to promote the effective integration of third-country nationals. nationals, and to enhance fair and effective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with an emphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit.

As regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended to cover immigration and predeparture measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States. pre-departure measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.

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At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support: As regards fair and effective return strategies, this appropriation is intended to cover measures accompanying return procedures, return measures, practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.

— the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration and integration of third-country nationals; good practices should include examples of successful integration of female third-country nationals, At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

Add following text:


— studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration and integration and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration and integration policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration, including gender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in education and the labour market,


– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration, integration of third-country nationals, and return; good practices should include examples of successful integration of female third-country nationals,


– studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration, integration and return and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration, integration and return policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration and return, including gender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in education and the labour market,

– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on immigration,

– cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation of readmission agreements, mobility partnerships,

– information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legal channels for immigration and the risks of illegal immigration,

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— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on immigration, This appropriation shall also cover the European Migration Network for its activities and its future development.

— information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legal channels for immigration and the risks of illegal immigration, Assigned revenue received may give rise to additional appropriations under this Item, in according with Article 22(1) of the Financial Regulation.


In light of the continued occurrence of human rights abuses in the course of return operations, this topic should be taken out of this budget line.

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18 03 01 02 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462

Reserve

Total 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462




This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in line with their economic and social needs such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of Member States, to promote the effective integration of third-country nationals, including family reunification that fosters social inclusion and integration and to enhance fair and effective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with an emphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin andtransit.and transit.

As regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended to cover immigration and pre-departure measures, integration measures, including equal access to education systems and practical cooperation particular attention to child-right compliant returns’ policy that has the best interests of the child as a primary consideration and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.

After paragraph:


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Add following text:

— the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration, integration of third-country nationals, and return; good practices should include examples of successful integration of female third-country nationals,


— studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration, integration and return and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration, integration and return policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

— development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration and return, including gender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in education and the labour market,

— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on immigration,

— cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation of readmission agreements, mobility partnerships,

— information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legal channels for immigration and the risks of illegal immigration,










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Justification:Access to education is a key element for the successful integration in line with the action plan to support Member States in the integration of third-country nationals adopted by the Commission, the Agenda 2030 a specifically the SDG 4. In addition, the foster family reunification is crucial for the best interests of the child and to provide inclusive integration models. The Best interest of the Child has to be guaranteed in the effective integration and enhancing fair and effective return strategies in line with COM(2017) 211 final – the protection of children in migration.

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18 03 01 02 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 -79 304 567 -98 290 339 249 443 988 229 344 123

Reserve

Total 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 -79 304 567 -98 290 339 249 443 988 229 344 123


Assigned revenue received may give rise to additional .......... according with Article 22(1) of the Financial Regulation.


This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in line with their economic and social needs such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of Member States, to promote the effective integration of third-country nationalsAs regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended to cover pre-departure measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member Statesnationals, and to enhance fair and effective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with an emphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit.


As regards legal migration and the integration of third-country nationals, this appropriation is intended to cover immigration and pre-departure measures, integration measures, and practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.



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As regards fair and effective return strategies, this appropriation is intended to cover measures accompanying return procedures, return measures, practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.


At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

Add following text:

– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration, integration of third-country nationals; good practices should include examples of successful integration of women third-country nationals,


– studies and research in the field of migration, integration and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration, and integration policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration, including gender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in education and the labour market,

– preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on migration,

– cooperation with third countries on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, information measures and campaigns in third countries aimed at raising awareness of appropriate legal channels for migration and the risks of irregular migration,








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This appropriation shall also cover the European Migration Network for its activities and its future development.

Justification:This budget line deals with legal migration and integration on the one hand, and with return policies on the other hand. In order to make this budget line clearer and more readable, this amendment proposes to divide this budget line into two budget lines: the current 18 03 01 02 on legal migration and integration, and the new 18 03 01 03 on returns. 30% of the funds available are deducted from this budget line and will be transferred to the new budget line on returns.

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18 03 01 02 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462

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Total 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 27 600 000 356 348 555 327 634 462


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Amend figures, heading and remarks as follows:Budget 2019 Draft budget 2020 Council's position 2020 Difference New amount


18 03 01 02 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 -150 574 277 -163 817 231 178 174 278 163 817 231

Reserve

Total 281 207 141 327 634 462 356 348 555 327 634 462 328 748 555 327 634 462 -150 574 277 -163 817 231 178 174 278 163 817 231

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Heading:Supporting legal migration to the Union and promoting the effective integration of third-country nationals and enhancing fair and effective return strategies


As regards legal migration and the integration of .......... cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.


This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in accordanceline with their economic and social needs,needs such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of the Member States, andMember States, to promote the effective integration of third country nationals as per the objective laid down in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.third-country nationals, and to enhance fair and effective return strategies in the Member States, which contribute to combating illegal immigration, with an emphasis on sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit.

After paragraph:




After paragraph:



– the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of legal migration, integration of third-country nationals;nationals, and return; good practices should include examples of successful integration of female third-country nationals,


– studies and research on possible new forms of Union cooperation in the field of immigration, integrationandintegration and return and relevant Union law, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of immigration, integration and return policies, including corporate communication on the political priorities of the Union,

– development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of legal migration and integration,integration and return, including gender- and age-disaggregated data and monitoring participation by third-country nationals in education and the labour market,



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18 03 01 03 178 174 278 163 817 231 178 174 278 163 817 231

Reserve

Total 178 174 278 163 817 231 178 174 278 163 817 231

Heading:Enhancing fair and effective return strategies


This appropriation is intended to support legal migration to the Member States in accordance with their economic and social needs, such as labour market needs, while safeguarding the integrity of the immigration systems of the Member States, and to promote effective integration of third country nationals as per the objective laid down in Article 3(2)(b) of Regulation No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund.



It is proposed to split the two current budget lines (18 03 01 01 and 18 03 01 02) of AMIF into four to reflect precisely the four specific objectives of the Fund and increase transparency. The fair and transparent distribution of funding between the different objectives of the Fund was a priority for Parliament during negotiations leading to the adoption of that Fund. The amount deducted from budget line 18 03 01 02 has been transferred to new budget line 18 03 01 03.

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18 03 01 03 p.m. p.m.

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Heading:Enhancing fair return strategies

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It is necessary to split budget line 18 03 01 02 to increase transparency, given the very different objectives integrated in the same budget line. This new budget line shall regard returns exclusively. The appropriation for return has been reduced to 0 given the abuses of fundamental rights documented during enforced returns, in particular through the use of detention or coercive measure on the occasion of return flights.

Justification:It is necessary to split budget line 18 03 01 02 to increase transparency, given the very different objectives integrated in the same budget line. This new budget line shall regard returns exclusively. The appropriation for return has been reduced to 0 given the abuses of fundamental rights documented during enforced returns, in particular through the use of detention or coercive measure on the occasion of return flights.

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18 03 01 03 106 904 566 98 290 338 106 904 566 98 290 338

Reserve

Total 106 904 566 98 290 338 106 904 566 98 290 338

Heading:Ensuring effective, dignified and human rights-compliant returns


This appropriation is intended to enhance fair, effective, dignified and human rights-compliant returns in the Member States, which contribute to preventing irregular immigration, with an emphasis on human rights-compliance, sustainability of return and effective readmission in the countries of origin and transit.

It should cover measures accompanying return procedures, return measures, practical cooperation and capacity building measures of Member States.

At the Commission’s initiative, the appropriation may be used to finance transnational actions based on official agreements or actions of particular interest to the Union. These actions shall, in particular, support:

— the furthering of Union cooperation in implementing Union law and in sharing good practices in the field of return;

— the setting-up of transnational cooperation networks and pilot projects, and to facilitate exchanges of experience and good practice,

— studies and research on human rights-compliance in the field of return, the dissemination and exchange of information on best practices and on all other aspects of return policies,

— development and application by Member States of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring policy developments in the field of return,

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— preparatory, monitoring, administrative and technical support, development of an evaluation mechanism, required to implement the policies on migration,

— cooperation with third countries through formal agreements on the basis of the Union’s global approach to migration and mobility, in particular in the framework of the implementation of readmission agreements, mobility partnerships,

— awareness-raising, information and communication activities in relation to migration policies, priorities and achievements.

Justification:This new budget line is a result from the division of the budget line 18 03 01 02 dealing with legal migration and integration on the one hand, and with return policies on the other hand. In order to make the budget clearer and more readable, this amendment proposes to create a new line 18 03 01 03 on returns with 30% of the funds available in 18 03 01 02 transferred here.

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18 03 01 04 83 710 663 62 246 978 83 710 663 62 246 978

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Total 83 710 663 62 246 978 83 710 663 62 246 978

Heading:Strengthening the protection of asylum seekers against gender-based violence


This appropriation is intended to strengthen the rights and improve the situation of women, children, unaccompanied young girls and boys LGBTQI people (based on the UNHCR Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity -SOGI- Guidelines) and to the imperative of preventing gender based violence of migrants and asylum seekers.

Legal basis:Add following text:

Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down general provisions on the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 112).

Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, amending Council Decision 2008/381/EC and repealing Decisions No 573/2007/EC and No 575/2007/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Decision 2007/435/EC (OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 168).

Council Decision (EU) 2015/1523 of 14 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and of Greece (OJ L 239, 15.9.2015, p. 146).

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Council Decision (EU) 2015/1601 of 22 September 2015 establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (OJ L 248, 24.9.2015, p. 80).

Council Decision (EU) 2016/1754 of 29 September 2016 amending Decision (EU) 2015/1601 establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (OJ L 268, 1.10.2016, p. 82).

Reference acts:Add following text:

Commission Recommendation of 11 January 2016 for a voluntary humanitarian admission scheme with Turkey (C(2015) 9490 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 4 May 2016, establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (COM(2016) 270 final).

Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council, submitted by the Commission on 13 July 2016, establishing a Union Resettlement Framework and amending Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council (COM(2016) 468 final).

Justification:According to FRA, asylum seekers and migrants face various forms of violence and harassment across the EU (FRA report). Such acts are both perpetrated and condoned by state authorities, private individuals, as well as vigilant groups. All migrants and asylum seekers, including women, children, unaccompanied young girls and boys LGBTQI people, must be protected against gender-based violence, including by ensuring appropriate asylum procedures, reception conditions and access to justice. They should live their lives free from violence and be offered protection.

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18 03 01 05 48 000 000 41 000 000 48 000 000 41 000 000

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Total 48 000 000 41 000 000 48 000 000 41 000 000

Heading:Strenghtening search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Mediterranean Sea


This appropriation is intended to provide support to actors involved in humanitarian assistance through carrying out search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Council Directive 2002/90/EC of 28 November 2002 defining the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence (OJ L 328, 5.12.2002, p. 1). The Directive requests Member States to adopt sanctions for persons who assist with irregular entry or irregular residence, by providing, however, for an exemption if the assistance is humanitarian in nature.

Reference acts:Add following text:

European Parliament resolution of 5 July 2018 on guidelines for Member States to prevent humanitarian assistance from being criminalised (2018/2769(RSP))

European Parliament resolution of 18 April 2018 on progress on the UN Global Compacts for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and on Refugees 2017 UNHCR guidance on search and rescue operations at sea

Justification:According to UNHCR, migration routes to Europe have never been so deadly: from January 2018 to July 2019, an estimated 2,352 persons died or went missing crossing the Mediterranean to reach Europe. Cuts in search and rescue operations have reinforced the position of the Mediterranean as the world’s deadliest sea crossing. With so many lives at risk, rescue-at-sea operations undertaken by all actors must remain a priority; and the EU has a humanitarian responsibility, and a moral duty, to rescue people in danger.

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Article 18 03 02 — European Asylum Support Office (EASO)



18 03 02 94 032 843 94 032 843 108 327 419 108 327 419 108 327 419 108 327 419 108 327 419 108 327 419

Reserve 24 685 306 24 685 306 24 685 306 24 685 306 24 685 306 24 685 306

Total 94 032 843 94 032 843 133 012 725 133 012 725 108 327 419 108 327 419 24 685 306 24 685 306 133 012 725 133 012 725


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Item 18 04 01 01 — Europe for citizens — Strengthening remembrance and enhancing capacity for civic participation at the Union level



18 04 01 01 25 189 000 26 000 000 25 959 000 25 000 000 24 829 000 25 000 000 1 130 000 25 959 000 25 000 000

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Total 25 189 000 26 000 000 25 959 000 25 000 000 24 829 000 25 000 000 1 130 000 25 959 000 25 000 000


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Item 18 05 03 01 — Fostering secure European societies



18 05 03 01 176 575 555 171 687 622 195 504 220 168 549 256 176 754 220 168 549 256 18 750 000 195 504 220 168 549 256

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Total 176 575 555 171 687 622 195 504 220 168 549 256 176 754 220 168 549 256 18 750 000 195 504 220 168 549 256


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Article 18 06 02 — European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)



18 06 02 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 2 432 691 2 432 691 17 839 040 17 839 040

Reserve

Total 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 2 432 691 2 432 691 17 839 040 17 839 040

Justification:The additional funding is necessary in order to cover the minimum conditions required for the EMCDDA’s capacity to operate effectively and deliver in accordance with its mandate, mission and statutory obligations.

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18 06 02 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 860 000 860 000 16 266 349 16 266 349

Reserve

Total 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 860 000 860 000 16 266 349 16 266 349


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18 06 02 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 860 000 860 000 16 266 349 16 266 349

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Total 15 096 836 15 096 836 16 266 349 16 266 349 15 406 349 15 406 349 860 000 860 000 16 266 349 16 266 349


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18 07 77 01 500 000 250 000 500 000 250 000

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Total 500 000 250 000 500 000 250 000

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Heading:Pilot project — A European handbook to fight hate speech


Proposed pilot project foresees the creation of a European Hate Speech Handbook devoted to this issue. In principle, it shall define the concept of hate speech, trolling and phenomena such as patostreaming or, particularly dangerous, social engineering allowing for deliberate manipulation of society. The handbook should become a source of knowledge about the internal laws of all Member States guarantying protection against enlisted phenomena, as well as the legal repercussions foreseen for its propagators.

Project’s implementation foresees planning of meetings with experts from across the European Union, as well as cooperation with local authorities and non-governmental organizations.

The project would be composed of three key elements:

1) Semantics - currently none of the European or national legislation defines precisely hate speech. Therefore, it is necessary to undertake in-depth research to diagnose this issue and determine its main characteristics. The idea would be to feed into the creation of a definition at the European level, which ideally could be applied across EU member states.

2) Diagnosis - due to the lack of concept of the hate speech in the legal order, the project foresees meetings, debates and conferences with experts allowing the approximation of the problem and acquiring of the specialist knowledge. Those activities would be instrumental in sensitizing the society and public authorities about this ever-growing problem.

3) Education - remains one of the crucial elements. It shall be directed towards various social groups in order to efficiently raise awareness about the undeniable problem of hate speech in the modern world. Education factor should mainly rely on the capacity building activities for educational practitioners and be based on the organization of meetings and trainings accompanied by the analysis of legal experts in the field. The focus should be put on raising awareness among children and young people who are considered particularly vulnerable. The importance of the digital habits of this group shall be also taken into account. Eurostat data shows that 93 % of young people aged 16-19 years made daily use of the internet in 2016 compared with 90 % among young people aged 25-29 years. To sum up, an important element of the project will be a grass roots work in schools, as well as interactive meetings, discussions and debates with students and teachers instructing them how to react quickly to the arising threats. Additionally, cooperation with communication services and social media providers is foreseen.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 58(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 July 2018 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union, amending Regulations (EU) No 1296/2013, (EU) No 1301/2013, (EU) No 1303/2013, (EU) No 1304/2013, (EU) No 1309/2013, (EU) No 1316/2013, (EU) No 223/2014, (EU) No 283/2014, and Decision No 541/2014/EU and repealing Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 (OJ L 193, 30.7.2018, p. 1).

Justification:The project will provide a response to the increasingly spread throughout the EU issue of hate speech. The goal of the project is to understand and prevent this phenomenon. Applicable EU law (Framework Decision 2008/913/JHA) and recommendations of the Council of Europe limit the interpretation of hate speech. In order to efficiently prevent this phenomenon, education of children, young people, education practitioners, as well as other groups, is necessary to assess inappropriate behaviours and to influence its quick exclusion from social life.

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Article 33 01 01 — Expenditure related to officials and temporary staff in the ‘Justice and consumers’ policy area



33 01 01 43 295 419 43 295 419 44 691 388 44 691 388 44 465 582 44 465 582 225 806 225 806 44 691 388 44 691 388

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Total 43 295 419 43 295 419 44 691 388 44 691 388 44 465 582 44 465 582 225 806 225 806 44 691 388 44 691 388


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Item 33 01 02 01 — External personnel



33 01 02 01 3 986 546 3 986 546 4 066 276 4 066 276 3 981 901 3 981 901 84 375 84 375 4 066 276 4 066 276

Reserve

Total 3 986 546 3 986 546 4 066 276 4 066 276 3 981 901 3 981 901 84 375 84 375 4 066 276 4 066 276


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Article 33 01 03 — Expenditure related to information and communication technology equipment and services of the ‘Justice and consumers’ policy area



33 01 03 2 902 561 2 902 561 2 931 650 2 931 650 2 773 585 2 773 585 158 065 158 065 2 931 650 2 931 650

Reserve

Total 2 902 561 2 902 561 2 931 650 2 931 650 2 773 585 2 773 585 158 065 158 065 2 931 650 2 931 650

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Article 33 02 01 — Ensuring the protection of rights and empowering citizens



33 02 01 27 164 000 23 741 000 28 605 000 28 800 000 27 605 000 28 800 000 22 395 000 21 200 000 50 000 000 50 000 000

Reserve 345 000 259 000

Total 27 509 000 24 000 000 28 605 000 28 800 000 27 605 000 28 800 000 22 395 000 21 200 000 50 000 000 50 000 000

Justification:The protection of rights of rights and the empowerment of citizens continue to be a big challenge throughout the EU. This warrants a significant increase for this budget line to bring about an environment where everybody has their rights fully protected.

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Article 33 02 01 — Ensuring the protection of rights and empowering citizens



33 02 01 27 164 000 23 741 000 28 605 000 28 800 000 27 605 000 28 800 000 1 000 000 28 605 000 28 800 000

Reserve 345 000 259 000

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Article 33 02 02 — Promoting non-discrimination and equality



33 02 02 37 262 000 33 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000 37 753 000 39 600 000 1 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000

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Total 37 262 000 33 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000 37 753 000 39 600 000 1 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000


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Article 33 02 02 — Promoting non-discrimination and equality



33 02 02 37 262 000 33 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000 37 753 000 39 600 000 1 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000

Reserve

Total 37 262 000 33 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000 37 753 000 39 600 000 1 000 000 38 753 000 39 600 000


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33 02 04 30 000 000 25 000 000 30 000 000 25 000 000

Reserve

Total 30 000 000 25 000 000 30 000 000 25 000 000

Heading:Preventing and combating all forms of violence against children, young people, women and gender-based violence


This appropriation is intended to prevent and combat all forms of violence against children, young people and women, and gender-based violence against other groups, including LGTBIQ people; promote the ratification of the Istanbul Convention by those EU Member States that have not yet ratified it; earmark and increase the financing for women´s shelters in the EU, enhancing protection of the rights of women and girls and combating all forms of violence by a systematic follow up on the European survey on gender-based violence, in line with article 11 in the Istanbul Convention;

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Regulation (EU) No 1381/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a ‘Rights, equality and citizenship’ programme for the period 2014 to 2020 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 62), and in particular point (e) of Article 4(1) and Article 5(1) thereof.

Justification:One in three women in the EU has been a victim of physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15, over half of women have experienced sexual harassment and one in 20 has been raped. The EU needs to increase its efforts to combat this violation of fundamental rights. This amendment is intended to provide adequate funding, reversing cuts experimented in the last few years. In addition, this amendment is aimed at ensuring transparency in the budget allocations by reserving a specific budget line to this goal as required for a proper implementation of gender mainstreaming.

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Article 33 02 06 — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)



33 02 06 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 750 000 750 000 23 157 712 23 157 712

Reserve

Total 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 750 000 750 000 23 157 712 23 157 712


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33 02 06 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 2 887 973 2 887 973 25 295 685 25 295 685

Reserve

Total 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 2 887 973 2 887 973 25 295 685 25 295 685

Justification:The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) provides Union institutions and agencies with crucial assistance and expertise on fundamental rights. There is currently an increase of EU policies proposed, adopted and implemented that have an impact on fundamental rights, in particular in the field of asylum, migration,

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border controls, criminal law and police and judicial cooperation. It is therefore key to provide the FRA with adequate resources and competences to manage this additional pressure.

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33 02 06 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 750 000 750 000 23 157 712 23 157 712

Reserve

Total 21 970 685 21 970 685 23 157 712 23 157 712 22 407 712 22 407 712 750 000 750 000 23 157 712 23 157 712


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Article 33 02 07 — European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)



33 02 07 7 809 317 7 809 317 8 013 905 8 013 905 7 963 905 7 963 905 50 000 50 000 8 013 905 8 013 905

Reserve

Total 7 809 317 7 809 317 8 013 905 8 013 905 7 963 905 7 963 905 50 000 50 000 8 013 905 8 013 905


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Article 33 02 07 — European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)



33 02 07 7 809 317 7 809 317 8 013 905 8 013 905 7 963 905 7 963 905 50 000 50 000 8 013 905 8 013 905

Reserve

Total 7 809 317 7 809 317 8 013 905 8 013 905 7 963 905 7 963 905 50 000 50 000 8 013 905 8 013 905

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Tabled by Birgit Sippel, Cristian Terheş, Sylvie Guillaume, Dietmar Köster, Tanja Fajon, Romeo Franz, Cornelia Ernst, Sophia in 't Veld, Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, rapporteur, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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33 02 77 01 2 000 000 1 500 000 2 000 000 1 500 000

Reserve

Total 2 000 000 1 500 000 2 000 000 1 500 000

Heading:Preparatory action — Roma Civil Monitor - Strengthening capacity and involvement of Roma and pro-Roma civil society in policy monitoring and review


The proposed preparatory action would build on the pilot project JUST/2014/RPPI/PR/EQUA/0150 which is reaching its end, and by learning from the lessons of it, the preparatory action would continue contributing in an improved way to the strengthening and further capacity building of Roma and pro-Roma civil society as well as to the monitoring mechanism regarding Roma inclusion, especially with the production and dissemination of independent civil reports where civil society coalitions could present alternative information and data to the reports submitted by Member States concerning the implementation of their strategies. These civil reports could provide local knowledge to national and European policy processes and reflect on the real social impact of government measures.

The monitoring would focus on the local implementation of strategies in the four priority areas (employment, education, housing, health), in the fields of anti-discrimination, fighting against anti-Gypsyism and for gender equality and would also provide information on the level of involvement of civil society, the use of EU Funds and the mainstreaming of Roma inclusion measures.


Preparatory action within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:Independent civil reports prepared by CSOs are needed besides MS reports to get a real overview of the impact of inclusion programs and political commitments at different levels.

A strong Roma and pro-Roma civil society, with their capacity, knowledge and ability to send signals about discrimination and anti-Gypsyism, can contribute to a stronger political will and awareness-raising on the importance of Roma inclusion. For this, we need targeted support managed directly by the EC.

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33 02 77 01 600 000 360 000 600 000 360 000

Reserve

Total 600 000 360 000 600 000 360 000

Heading:Pilot project — Upholding the fundamental rights of intersex people


This pilot project aims to create an EU intersex expert group which will work with policy makers and key stakeholders on the EU and national level to address the fundamental rights violations faced by intersex people. The expert network will work in the administrative, legal, health and educational area and enable the sharing of good practices among the EU Member States in combating discrimination based on sex characteristics.

- Background -

Intersex people are born with sex characteristics that lie between the stereotypical definitions of male and female. Variation in sex characteristics may manifest themselves in primary sex characteristics (sex organs) or secondary sexual characteristics (muscle mass, hair distribution, breast development).

Due to the pathologisation of intersex bodies often corrective surgeries (intersex genital mutilations) and medical interventions are performed on newborns so they fit in one gender category. ‘Sex normalising surgery’ is performed in at least 21 Member States, even though most of the time it is not medically necessary. Medical treatments often have to be repeated throughout childhood and are followed by life-long hormonal treatments, not without consequences for intersex people’s health.

Intersex babies, children and adults are victims to a number of violations of their human rights, dignity and bodily integrity throughout their life, because of non-consented medical treatments, lack of access to their medical files, pathologisation and discrimination. However these human rights violations remain widely invisible and unknown by policy makers.

Over the past five years, international human rights organisations have adopted a number of statements, reports and resolutions regarding the rights of intersex people, the most recent being the resolution 2018/2878(RSP) adopted by the European Parliament on 14 February 2019. The resolution notes « the urgent need to address violations of the human rights of intersex people”. It calls specifically on the European Commission to enhance the exchange of good practices on measures to prevent and address intersex human rights violations, so Member States can eventually adopt appropriate legislation (para 11 & 16), and to support and fund research on the human rights situation of intersex people (para 13). In 2015, a report on "the fundamental rights situation of intersex people" by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) was already recommending for EU institutions to act on intersex human rights violations.

The European Commission has included combatting discrimination of intersex people in the EC List of Actions to Advance LGBTI Equality, with a special focus on awareness-raising through the ‘we all share

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the same dreams’ campaign. The pilot project will offer the opportunity to further invest in the work on intersex human rights, developing expertise and data collection, as well as supporting Member States in properly addressing intersex human rights violations and putting in place protection measures.

This pilot project follows recommendations of international and European human rights standards including the EP resolution 2018/2878(RSP).

- Outcomes -

1) An EU forum of legal, sociological, medical and human rights experts on the rights of intersex people collects best practices and provides legal expertise to national policy makers, while working hand in hand with activists and civil society organisations such as OII-Europe.

2) Policy makers in the areas of non-discrimination, justice and gender equality are provided clear guidance, data and expertise to inform legislation and policies protecting the human rights of intersex people in different policy areas.

3) Establishing active conversations, peer learning and exchange of good practice between EU institutions and different member states.

4) Gathering data and exchanging knowledge to ensure evidence-based policy making.

This project should ensure consistency of approach in this project and in future policies and programmes supporting intersex people (EP resolution 2018/2878(RSP), para 14).

EP resolution 2018/2878(RSP) clearly highlights the urgent need to address human rights violations faced by intersex people. Despite few legislative initiatives to protect intersex people from human rights violations and discrimination, the situation still is critical across the EU. This pilot project will contribute to implementing the recommendations of the EU FRA and the EP, including the call on the EC to build knowledge, awareness and capacities of policy makers at national and EU levels to be able to act on the human rights violations faced in all areas of life by intersex people.


Pilot project within the meaning of Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).

Justification:Work on intersex issues is underfunded with the EU with the REC-DISC-2018 and 2019 allowing only for 250.000,-€ per project (for up to 24 months) and no operational support for any intersex let organisation available so far.

Human rights violations intersex people face are still commono practice with all EU member states except for Malta and with certain nuance Portugal. As long as this is the case there is obvisouly a strong need for a project that facilitates knnowledge transfer between governments, stakeholders, researchers and intersex people an allies.

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Article 33 03 01 — Supporting and promoting judicial training and facilitating effective access to justice for all



33 03 01 29 200 000 24 500 000 33 743 000 27 600 000 33 043 000 27 600 000 700 000 33 743 000 27 600 000

Reserve

Total 29 200 000 24 500 000 33 743 000 27 600 000 33 043 000 27 600 000 700 000 33 743 000 27 600 000


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Article 33 03 01 — Supporting and promoting judicial training and facilitating effective access to justice for all



33 03 01 29 200 000 24 500 000 33 743 000 27 600 000 33 043 000 27 600 000 700 000 33 743 000 27 600 000

Reserve

Total 29 200 000 24 500 000 33 743 000 27 600 000 33 043 000 27 600 000 700 000 33 743 000 27 600 000


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Article 33 03 04 — European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust)



33 03 04 37 673 559 37 381 559 39 640 496 39 487 174 39 640 496 39 487 174 3 429 504 3 429 504 43 070 000 42 916 678

Reserve

Total 37 673 559 37 381 559 39 640 496 39 487 174 39 640 496 39 487 174 3 429 504 3 429 504 43 070 000 42 916 678

Justification:Eurojust needs adequate resources to support the Member States and ensure judicial follow-up of investigations of serious cross-border crimes. In line with the increased capabilities of other Justice and Home Affairs Agencies, Eurojust needs to address the increasing caseload and coordination activities in favour of judicial authorities of the Member States, to enhance its contributions to the implementation of the EU Security Agenda and to keep funding Joint Investigation Teams.

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Article 33 03 04 — European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust)



33 03 04 37 673 559 37 381 559 39 640 496 39 487 174 39 640 496 39 487 174 4 059 504 4 212 826 43 700 000 43 700 000

Reserve

Total 37 673 559 37 381 559 39 640 496 39 487 174 39 640 496 39 487 174 4 059 504 4 212 826 43 700 000 43 700 000


The increase compared to the Commission's proposal reflects the budget needed for Eurojust to take over the growing missions of the Agency for the support of cross-border criminal investigations in the EU, and maintain the level of staff needed to pursue the Agency missions.

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Item 33 03 77 06 — Preparatory action — Union fund for financial support for litigating cases relating to violations of democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights



33 03 77 06 p.m. 300 000 p.m. 300 000 p.m. 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000

Reserve

Total p.m. 300 000 p.m. 300 000 p.m. 300 000 300 000 300 000 300 000


This appropriation is intended to cover commitments .......... from previous years under the preparatory action .

Add following text:

This Preparatory Action aims to cover litigations costs for the purpose of providing legal aid in cases related to violations of democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights.

Justification:In the first two years of implementation, the Commission has focused this Preparatory Action on building capacities and awareness among litigation actors and has commissioned a feasibility study for a future funding of litigation costs. By taking this focus, the Commission has not yet come to the core of the Action: covering litigation costs for the purpose of providing legal aid. To fully implement the Action as per its

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original description, the Commission therefore requires more financing and time, which is foreseen by this Amendment.

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S 03 01 21 — European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)

Amend remarks as follows:


Function group and grade

European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol)

2020 2019

Authorized under the Union budget Actually filled as at 31 December 2018 Authorized under the Union budget

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

AD 16AD 15 1 1 1AD 14 1

31 1

AD 13 65

2 5

AD 12 1211

7 11

AD 11 1614

7 17

AD 10 2725

15 28

AD 9 6850

33 61

AD 8 9384

75 94

AD 7 146 135 132AD 6 230

203262 171

AD 5 2531

11 38

AD Subtotal 625573

549 559

AST 11AST 10AST 9AST 8 1 3AST 7 5 3 5AST 6 6 4 6AST 5 7 4 7AST 4 7 9 7AST 3 3 1AST 2 3 4 3AST 1

AST Subtotal 32 24 32

AST/SC 6AST/SC 5AST/SC 4AST/SC 3AST/SC 2AST/SC 1

AST/SC Subtotal

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Total 657605

573 591

Grand total 657605

573 591


The 66 additional operational staff compared to 2019 is needed for the Operations’ Directorate (+37 TA), the IT systems (+25 TA) and for governance and administration (+4 TA).

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S 03 01 26 — European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

Amend remarks as follows:


Function group and grade

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)

2020 2019

Authorized under the Union budget Actually filled as at 31 December 2018 Authorized under the Union budget

Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts Permanent posts Temporary posts

AD 16AD 15 1 1AD 14 3 2 1AD 13 3 2 2AD 12 2 3 7AD 11 7

51 5

AD 10 10 5 9AD 9 11 9 12AD 8 8 11 8AD 7 2 11 2AD 6 3 3 1AD 5

AD Subtotal 5048

47 48

AST 11AST 10 4 1AST 9 2 2 3AST 8 3 4 5AST 7 7 1 7AST 6 6 7 7AST 5 3

27 1

AST 4 3AST 3AST 2AST 1

AST Subtotal 2524

24 24

AST/SC 6AST/SC 5AST/SC 4AST/SC 3AST/SC 2

60

AST/SC 1

AST/SC Subtotal

Total 7572

71 72

Grand total 7572

71 72

Justification:The Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) provides Union institutions and agencies with crucial assistance and expertise on fundamental rights. There is currently an increase of EU policies proposed, adopted and implemented that have an impact on fundamental rights, in particular in the field of asylum, migration, border controls, criminal law and police and judicial cooperation. It is therefore key to provide the FRA with adequate human resources to manage this additional pressure.

Reinforce the Establishment Plan of FRA with 2 AD 11 and 1 AST 5 posts.

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SECTION IX — EUROPEAN DATA PROTECTION SUPERVISOR

Item 1 1 0 0 — Remuneration and allowances



1 1 0 0 5 540 716 5 540 716 6 914 765 6 914 765 5 814 765 5 814 765 1 100 000 1 100 000 6 914 765 6 914 765

Reserve

Total 5 540 716 5 540 716 6 914 765 6 914 765 5 814 765 5 814 765 1 100 000 1 100 000 6 914 765 6 914 765


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1 1 0 0 5 540 716 5 540 716 6 914 765 6 914 765 5 814 765 5 814 765 1 100 000 1 100 000 6 914 765 6 914 765

Reserve

Total 5 540 716 5 540 716 6 914 765 6 914 765 5 814 765 5 814 765 1 100 000 1 100 000 6 914 765 6 914 765


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Item 1 1 1 0 — Contract staff



1 1 1 0 605 749 605 749 929 815 929 815 629 815 629 815 300 000 300 000 929 815 929 815

Reserve

Total 605 749 605 749 929 815 929 815 629 815 629 815 300 000 300 000 929 815 929 815


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1 1 1 0 605 749 605 749 929 815 929 815 629 815 629 815 300 000 300 000 929 815 929 815

Reserve

Total 605 749 605 749 929 815 929 815 629 815 629 815 300 000 300 000 929 815 929 815


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3 0 1 0 1 358 406 1 358 406 1 640 772 1 640 772 1 540 772 1 540 772 100 000 100 000 1 640 772 1 640 772

Reserve

Total 1 358 406 1 358 406 1 640 772 1 640 772 1 540 772 1 540 772 100 000 100 000 1 640 772 1 640 772


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3 0 1 0 1 358 406 1 358 406 1 640 772 1 640 772 1 540 772 1 540 772 100 000 100 000 1 640 772 1 640 772

Reserve

Total 1 358 406 1 358 406 1 640 772 1 640 772 1 540 772 1 540 772 100 000 100 000 1 640 772 1 640 772


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3 0 2 0 156 781 156 781 313 788 313 788 213 788 213 788 100 000 100 000 313 788 313 788

Reserve

Total 156 781 156 781 313 788 313 788 213 788 213 788 100 000 100 000 313 788 313 788


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3 0 2 0 156 781 156 781 313 788 313 788 213 788 213 788 100 000 100 000 313 788 313 788

Reserve

Total 156 781 156 781 313 788 313 788 213 788 213 788 100 000 100 000 313 788 313 788


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Item 3 0 4 1 — Translation and interpretation costs



3 0 4 1 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 849 436 1 849 436 1 549 436 1 549 436 300 000 300 000 1 849 436 1 849 436

Reserve

Total 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 849 436 1 849 436 1 549 436 1 549 436 300 000 300 000 1 849 436 1 849 436


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Item 3 0 4 1 — Translation and interpretation costs



3 0 4 1 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 849 436 1 849 436 1 549 436 1 549 436 300 000 300 000 1 849 436 1 849 436

Reserve

Total 1 500 000 1 500 000 1 849 436 1 849 436 1 549 436 1 549 436 300 000 300 000 1 849 436 1 849 436


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