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Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

5.6.2007 PE 390.472v01-00

AMENDMENTS 33-268

Draft report (PE 384.423v01-00)Reino PaasilinnaProposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Institute of Technology

Proposal for a regulation (COM(2006)0604 – C6-0355/2006 – 2006/0197(COD))

Text proposed by the Commission Amendments by Parliament

Amendment by Giles Chichester and Den Dover

Amendment 33

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

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Justification

The Commission's analysis that Europe is successful in research but largely lacks innovation is correct. However, the proposal for the creation of the EIT would duplicate instruments and measures contained in existing and well functioning Community programmes such as the Framework Programme for Research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the Life Long Learning Programme. The added value offered by the EIT has not been clearly demonstrated.

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Amendment by David Hammerstein and Helga Trüpel on behalf of the VERTS/ALE Group

Amendment 34

The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal.

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Justification

The study on the feasibility of the EIT, commissioned by ITRE, highlights serious concerns regarding almost all aspects of the Commission proposal. The lack of proper core funding for the KICs may well render the injection of 308 million in the EIT structure and start up useless. The Commission should therefore withdraw its proposal and comes forward with a new proposal based on the suggestion made in the study for a cluster EIT and with proper core funding, which must be assured through an agreement between the two arms of the budgetary authority in accordance with the IIA of 17 May 2006.

Amendment by David Hammerstein and Helga Trüpel on behalf of the VERTS/ALE Group

Amendment 35Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Is of the opinion that the financial reference amount of EUR 308 million is not adequate to finance the EIT and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities and therefore has to be revised upwards; considers, therefore, that compatibility with the ceilings of heading 1a and 1b of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) is not ensured; calls on the Council to enter into negotiations with the Parliament in order to secure an agreement on the financing of the EIT and the Knowledge and Innovation Communities, in accordance with point 14, 21 and 47 of the IIA of 17 May 2006.

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Amendment by Angelika Niebler

Amendment 36Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Calls on the Council to enter into negotiations with the Parliament on the financing of both the EIT, in accordance with article 47 of the IIA and the financing of the KICs, using all possibilities offered by the IIA of 17 May 2006.

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Justification

The EIT was not part of the agreement on the Financial Perspective. Therefore the question of the financing needs to be solved according to the provisions of the IIA.

Amendment by Patrizia Toia

Amendment 37Recital 2 a (new)

(2a) In order to strengthen effectively the ties and links between innovation, research and education, the transfer of these threecomponents to the industrial context and their application must be given priority and made the main focus of the EIT's actions.

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Amendment by Lambert van Nistelrooij

Amendment 38Recital 3

(3) The Community should provide support to foster innovation, in particular through the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme, the integrated Lifelong Learning Programme and the Structural Funds.

(3) The Community should provide support to foster innovation, in particular through unallocated funds in the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the integrated Lifelong Learning Programme. Member States should also be encouraged to earmark resources under the Structural Funds in their relevant Operational Programmes, in order to finance projects that support innovation in connection with the EIT.

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Justification

It is not sure how the EIT budget will be constructed. In case Structural Funds are envisaged, it is important to recall that these funds are attributed to the Member State and that is it with the interested parties that funding plans will be prioritised.

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Amendment by Erika Mann


(4) A new initiative at Community level thereafter referred to as “the European Institute of Technology Institute (the EIT)” is needed to complement existing Community and national policies and initiatives by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle - innovation, research and education- across the EU.

(4) A new initiative at Community level hereafter referred to as the "European Institute of Technology Institute (the EIT) is needed to complement existing Community and national policies and initiatives by setting up an integrated structure in which innovation, research and knowledge-building can flourish.

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Amendment by Gunnar Hökmark


(4) A new initiative at Community level hereafter referred to as “the European Institute of Technology Institute (the EIT)” is needed to complement existing Community and national policies and initiatives by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle - innovation, research and education- across the EU

(4) A new initiative at Community level hereafter referred to as “the European Institute of Technology Institute (the EIT)” should be established as a complement toexisting Community and national policies and initiatives by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle - innovation, research and education- across the EU, thereby facilitating cooperation and exchange, creating synergies between centres of excellence and SMEs in particular.

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(4) A new initiative at Community level hereafter referred to as “the European Institute of Technology Institute (the EIT)” is needed to complement existing Community and national policies and initiatives by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle -innovation, research and education- across the EU.

(4) A new initiative at Community level hereafter referred to as “the European institute of Innovation and Technology Institute (the EIT)” is needed to complement existing Community and national policies and initiatives by fostering the integration of the knowledge triangle -innovation, research and education- across the EU.

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Justification

The EIT is a new way in incorporating business research for innovation needs in the university and other knowledge institutions' agenda's, this for the sole reason of boosting EU innovation, namely putting more and better products on the market. The title of the institute has to reflect this.

Amendment by Erika Mann


(4a) Since the EIT is a new initiative, the effects of which are uncertain and difficult to predict, the Commission should extensively and regularly review the operation and effects of the EIT, taking into account alternative design options for the EIT and, where necessary, make proposals to amend the Regulation.

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Justification

The Commission should continue to explore other avenues for the EIT and regularly compare different options to the chosen one. One alternative could be to create virtual EIT-community clusters in very few, specific areas of high public and scientific concern (e.g. climate change), where progress can be achieved in the foreseeable future and where a natural connection exists between research and the creation of services, products and business models.

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Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis


(5a) Academic and business freedom must be secured for the EIT and its KICs so that they can develop their own entrepreneurial and innovative culture.

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Justification

The most successful European research institutes, universities and foundations always select excellence, fund it and then trust it to deliver. Autonomy, trust and the possibility for trial and error will be crucial for the EIT's success, for it to deliver bold innovative results.



(6) The EIT should have the objective of contributing to the development of the Community and the Member States innovation capacity, by fully involving education, research and innovation activities at the highest standards.

(6) The EIT should mainly have the objective of contributing to the development of the Community and the Member States innovation capacity, by involving education, research and innovation activities at the highest standards, aiming at facilitating and enhancing networking and cooperation and creating synergies between innovation communities in Europe.

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Justification

By facilitating cooperation the EIT will bring added value by the natural synergy effects that arise in a dynamic and flexible system.

Amendment by Paul Rübig


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(7) Through its Governing Board, the EIT should identify strategic long-term challenges for innovation in Europe, particularly in trans- and/or inter-disciplinary areas including those already identified at European level, and should provide a transparent and excellence-based selection process for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (hereinafter referred to as “KICs”) in these fields; membership of the Governing Board of the EIT should balance experience from the business and the research/academic worlds.

(7) Through its Governing Board, the EIT should identify strategic long-term challenges for innovation in Europe, such as the challenge of increased efficiency, particularly in trans- and/or inter-disciplinary areas including those already identified at European level, and should provide a transparent and excellence-based selection process for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (hereinafter referred to as “KICs”) in these fields; membership of the Governing Board of the EIT should balance experience from the business and the research/academic worlds.

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See justification to Amendment to Art. 4(1)b

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis and Jorgo van Nistelrooij


(7) Through its Governing Board, the EIT should identify strategic long-term challenges for innovation in Europe, particularly in trans- and/or inter-disciplinary areas including those already identified at European level and should provide a transparent and excellence-based selection process for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (hereinafter referred to as “KICs”) in these fields; membership of the Governing Board of the EIT should balance experience from the business and the research/academic worlds.

(7) Through its Governing Board, the EIT should identify strategic long-term challenges for innovation in Europe, particularly in trans- and/or inter-disciplinary areas including those already identified at European level in the Strategic Research Agendas of the European Technology Platforms and Joint Technology Initiatives as well as the near-market cluster projects of the intergovernmental EUREKA initiative, and should provide a transparent and excellence-based selection process for Knowledge and Innovation Communities (hereinafter referred to as “KICs”) in these fields; membership of the Governing Board of the EIT should balance experience from the business and the research/academic worlds.

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Justification

For identifying the strategic innovation challenges to be addressed by the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), good use should be made of the strategic objectives and thematic priorities identified by industry and other stakeholders from the R&D community in the Strategic Research Agendas of the European Technology Platforms and Joint Technology Initiatives, as well as the near-market cluster projects of the intergovernmental EUREKA initiative. Furthermore, once selected, the KICs have to establish clear linkages with relevant initiatives at European level.

Amendment by Toine Manders, Alexander Alvaro and Andrew Duff


(8a) Since the EIT is supposed to be a flagship of European innovation and research, its bodies should be located near existing centres of European excellence and academic reputation in order to best benefit from existing infrastructure.

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Justification

In line with President Barroso's call for an EIT its governing bodies should be located near or in an area of European importance.

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis and Vittorio Prodi


(9) The EIT should primarily operate through excellence-driven long-term strategic partnerships on an inter and/or trans-disciplinary basis of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe. These partnerships shall be selected by the EIT and designated as KICs. The relations between the EIT and the KICs shall be based on contractual agreements, which will set out the KICs' rights and obligations, ensure an adequate level of coordination and outline

(9) The EIT should primarily operate through excellence-driven long-term strategic partnerships on an inter and/or trans-disciplinary basis of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe. These partnerships shall be selected by the EIT and designated as KICs. While legally autonomous , the relations between the EIT and the KICs shall be based on contractual agreements, which will set out the KICs' rights and obligations, ensure an adequate

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the mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of the KICs activities and outcomes.

level of coordination and outline the mechanism for monitoring and evaluation of the KICs activities and outcomes.

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(10) There is a need to support education as an integral but often missing component of a comprehensive innovation strategy. The agreement between the EIT and KICs should provide that the degrees and diplomas awarded through the KICs should be EIT degrees and diplomas. The EIT should promote the recognition of EIT degrees and diplomas in the Member States. All these activities should be carried out without prejudice to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.

(10) There is a need to support education as an integral but often missing component of a comprehensive innovation strategy.

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Justification

The EIT is not an institution comparable to a nationally based physical structure such as a university or a research centre. The EIT shall therefore not have competence to issue degrees or diplomas.

Amendment by Nikolaos Vakalis

Amendment 50Recital 10a (new)

(10a) In order to avoid confusion with initiatives such as the Joint Technology Initiatives or EUREKA or other similar initiatives, the EIT will be built on a cluster model. EIT will be used as a brand for a number of very high quality KICs, each of which will excel in one specific theme. A

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physical infrastructure for each KIC is necessary for promoting true excellence in research, training and technology transfer. Such a cluster EIT may gradually be composed of 20 or more KICs spread throughout EU territory.

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Justification

According to the feasibility and impact assessment study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of the ITRE committee, the structure of EIT as proposed by the Commission will in no way improve the current EU situation with respect to research and innovation, as some of its characteristics impose serious constraints on its feasibility. The study proposes the alternative of a cluster EIT, see particular pages 61 to 64 (PE 382.188).

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis and Lambert van Nistelrooij


(11) The EIT should establish guidelines for the management of intellectual property, which should foster the use of intellectual property under appropriate conditions, including through licensing; provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and partners, including individuals involved, KICs and partner organisations as well as for spin-offs and for commercial exploitation. Where activities were funded under the Community Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development, the rules of those programmes would apply.

(11) The EIT should establish guidelines for the management of intellectual property, which should take due account of the contributions made by the various partnerorganisations of the KICs and foster the use of intellectual property under appropriate conditions, including through licensing; provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and partners, including individuals involved, KICs and partner organisations as well as for spin-offs and for commercial exploitation. Where activities were funded under the Community Framework Programmes for Research and Technological Development, the rules of those programmes would apply.

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Justification

With industry supposed to provide a major part of the resources of the KICs, it would be counterproductive to make industry pay twice: on the input side by co-financing the activities of the KICs and on the output side by having to pay the full price for acquiring the ownership of or getting access rights to the KIC's results. To ensure that industry will be willing to

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exploit the results from the KICs for growth and jobs, due account will have to be taken of financial and other contributions by the various partner organisations when establishing the intellectual property provisions for the KICs.

Amendment by Nikolaos Vakalis, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Jerzy Buzek and Lambert van Nistelrooij


(13) In order to guarantee the functional autonomy and independence of the EIT, it should administer its own budget whose revenue should include a contribution from the Community as well as contributions from Member States and private organisations, national or international bodies or institutions, revenues generated by the EIT’s own activities or endowments. The EIT should seek to attract an increasing financial contribution from private organisations.

(13) In order to guarantee the functional autonomy and independence of the EIT, it should administer its own budget whose revenue should include a contribution from the Community as well as contributions from Member States and private organisations, national or international bodies or institutions, revenues generated by the EIT’s own activities or endowments. The EIT should seek to attract an increasing financial contribution from private organisations. Upon a proposal from the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council may establish a European Innovation Fund in order to fund core activities of the EIT.

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Justification

One of the main feasibility problems of EIT is its funding. According to the study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of ITRE, "the European Parliament should consider advocating the creation of a European Innovation Fund. This could be accomplished fairly easily if one adopts the funding mechanism that the Canadian government has used to create the Canadian Innovation Fund... our proposal is to use it for the core funding of the EIT, and especially for the form we think is viable, namely the cluster model for the EIT, i.e., the multiple European Institutes of Technology".



(17) The Governing Board should adopt a (17) The Governing Board should adopt a

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rolling triennial work programme that should be examined by the Commission, with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments, and an annual report, including a full statement of accounts, which should be transmitted to the Commission and communicated to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors.

rolling triennial work programme that should be examined by the Commission, with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments, and an annual report, including a full statement of accounts, which should be transmitted to the Commission, to the European Parliament, the Council and the Court of Auditors.

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(19) It is appropriate to review the operation of the EIT at regular intervals.

(19) The operation of the EIT should be reviewed at regular intervals.

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Justification

The EIT must prove to fulfil its purpose and the objectives that have been set up.

Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Giles Chichester, Angelika Niebler, Gunnar Hökmark, Den Dover, Nikolaos Vakalis, John Purvis, Herbert Reul and Paul Rübig


(20a) The proposal for the EIT was tabled after the adoption of the financial perspective and the adoption of the multiannual Community programmes in codecision. Funds allocated to other Community programmes in the fields of education, research or innovation should not be used to finance the EIT.

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Justification

New funding must be found for this initiative and any Community funds must be additional to existing programmes.

Amendment by Erna Hennicot-Schoepges


(20a) For the financing of the EIT no funds should be allocated from Community programmes in the fields of education, research or innovation and all possibilities offered by the IIA of 17 May 2006 should be explored.

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Amendment by Reino Paasilinna

Amendment 57Article 1

A European Institute of Technology (hereinafter referred to as "the EIT"), is established

A European Institute of Technology (hereinafter referred to as "the EIT"), is hereby established

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Amendment by Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines


A European Institute of Technology (hereinafter refereed to as "the EIT") is established

A European Institute of Technology (hereinafter refereed to as "the EIT") is established. It shall be a legal entity as described in Article 10 and fulfil the objectives and tasks set out in Articles 3 and 4..

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Amendment 59Article 2, paragraph 2

2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

2. "Knowledge and Innovation Community"(KIC) is an autonomous partnership of universities, research organisations, companies and other stakeholders in the innovation process in the sense of a strategic network based on joint mid to long-term innovation planning to meet the EIT challenges, regardless of its precise legal form. The KIC is selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field,based on excellence.

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Justification

It is important to underline the autonomous character of KICs. The criterion of excellence has always been the corner stone of European research and innovation policy.

Amendment by Teresa Riera Madurell



2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” (hereinafter KIC) means a group of universities, research centres, undertakings and other bodies, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field, on the basis of excellence.

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Justification

The expression 'joint venture' is too restrictive and reference should be made to the different components of the grouping.

Amendment by Pilar del Castillo Vera



2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” means a joint-venture of partnerorganisations, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out specialised, innovative and excellent high-level research and educational activities.

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Amendment by Silvia Ciornei



2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” means a joint-venture of partner organisations established in at least two different Member States, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

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It is important to stress the European dimension of the European Institute of Technology. Therefore each KIC should be composed of organisations coming from at least two Member States.

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Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj


2. ‘Knowledge and Innovation Community’means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

2. ‘Knowledge and Innovation Community’means a partnership of universities, research organisations, companies and other stakeholders in the innovation process, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

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Amendment by


2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integratedinnovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

2. “Knowledge and Innovation Community” means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal form, selected by the EIT to carry out at the highest level projects involving innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

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Justification

The Governing board of the EIT should select the KICs. A less strict wording for the activities the KICs will undertake gives them the necessary flexibility to carry them on.



2. ‘Knowledge and Innovation Community’ means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal

2. ‘Knowledge and Innovation Community’ means a joint-venture of partner organisations, whatever its precise legal

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form, selected and designated by the EIT to carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

form, selected and designated by the EIT to independently carry out at the highest level integrated innovation, research and education activities in a specific field.

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3. “University” means any type of higher education institution which offers recognised degrees or other recognised tertiary level qualifications, irrespective of its denomination in the national context.

3. "University" means any type of higher education institution which, according to national legislation or practice, offers degrees and diplomas at Master and Ph.D.level, irrespective of its denomination in the national context.

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Justification

Member States and their systems are competent and decisive as regards the definition of universities.

Amendment by Silvia Ciornei


5. “Partner organisation” means any organisation which is member of a KIC and may include in particular: universities, research organisations, public or private companies, financial institutions, regional and local authorities, foundations.

5. “Partner organisation” means any organisation which is member of a KIC and may include in particular: universities, research organisations, European business associations, financial institutions, regional and local authorities, foundations.

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Justification

In order to ensure that KIC will develop research activities which are of interest to an entire sector of economic activity at the European Level.

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Amendment by Nikolaos Vakalis, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Paul Rübig and Jerzy Buzek

Amendment 68Article 2, paragraph 5 a (new)

5a. "Host partner organisation" means the partner organisation of a KIC which shall physically host that KIC.

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Justification

According to the study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of ITRE, "a physical infrastructure is required to seriously promote true excellence in research, training and in many respects technology transfer... They (KICs) will be based at one or a very small number of universities or possibly research institutes where they will be provided with the academic backing, an exciting environment with constantly new generations of eager young persons and a dynamic social environment associated with a busy smaller or larger city".



6a "Degrees and Diplomas" means degrees and diplomas awarded by participating universities on completion of higher education activities undertaken in a KIC.

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It should be clarified that universities are responsible for awarding degrees and diplomas.



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The objective of the EIT is to contribute to industrial competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and education at the highest standards.

The objective of the EIT is to contribute to more and better jobs, sustainable European economic growth and competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and higher education ofthe highest standards.

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The objective of the EIT is to contribute to industrial competitiveness and human resources competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and education at the highest standards.

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Amendment by Anne Laperrouze



The objective of the EIT is to contribute to competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and education at the highest standards.

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There is no reason to limit the contribution of EIT to industrial competitiveness. EIT should

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strengthen the global competitiveness of the Community and its Member States.

Amendment by Philippe Busquin




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There is no reason to limit the contribution of EIT to industrial competitiveness. EIT should strengthen the global competitiveness of the Community and its Member States

Amendment by Nicole Fontaine




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Justification

There is no reason to limit the contribution of EIT to industrial competitiveness. EIT should strengthen the global competitiveness of the Community and its Member States

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The objective of the EIT is to contribute to industrial competitiveness by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and education at the highest standards; priority must be given to the aim of transferring innovation and research to an industrial context.

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The objective of the EIT is to contribute to sustainable growth, competitiveness of enterprises and social cohesion by reinforcing the innovation capacity of Member States and the Community. It shall do this by involving and integrating innovation, research and education at the highest standards.

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Justification

The EIT should contribute to the development of all the Lisbon objectives.

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis and Vittorio Prodi and Silvia Ciornei

Amendment 77Article 3, subparagraph 1 a (new)

1a. Complementarity and synergy between the EIT and other Community programmes shall be ensured, as well as the possibility

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for such programmes to be integrated into the activities of the existing KICs when appropriate.

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Justification

Regarding the number of initiatives aiming at promoting research and innovation in Europe, the EIT should have an overview and help coordinate and integrate activities to avoid duplications.

Amendment by Vladimír Remek

Amendment 78Article 4, paragraph 1, introductory part

1. In order to achieve this objective, the EIT shall:

1. In order to achieve this objective, the EIT's Governing Board shall:

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Justification

It must be specified which ETI body is responsible for the tasks listed.



1. In order to achieve this objective, the EIT shall :

1. In order to achieve this objective, the EITGoverning Board shall :

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Justification

The tasks described in this article are the governing board’s responsibility

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1.In order to achieve this objective, the EIT shall:

1. In order to achieve this objective, the EIT Governing Board shall:

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Justification

The tasks described in this article are the governing board’s responsibility .



In order to achieve this objective, the EIT shall :

1. In order to achieve the objective this objective, the EIT Governing Board shall:

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Justification

The tasks described in this article are the governing board’s responsibility.


Amendment 82Article 4, paragraph 1, point (a)

(a) identify strategic long-term challenges in fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likely to generate on a long term basis the best innovation added value;

(a) identify strategic long-term challenges in fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likely to generate on a long term basis the best innovation added value and complement existing policies and instruments for fostering education, research and innovation in Europe;

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(a) identify strategic long-term challenges in fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likely to generate on a medium and long term basis the best innovation added value;

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Justification

The long-term strategic challenges can and must produce medium-term benefits as a result of the impact of education, research and innovation activities designed to achieve the goals set.



(a) identify strategic long-term challenges in fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likelyto generate on a long term basis the best innovation added value;

(a) identify priority tasks and fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likely to generate on a long term basis the best innovation added value in accordance with the 10-year strategic plan referred to in Article 14;

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(a) identify strategic long-term challenges in fields of key potential economic and societal interest for Europe, which are likely to generate on a mid and long term basis the best innovation added value;

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Justification

Even for long-term challenges, mid-term benefits can be -.and should be, generated. Example: If climate change is a long-term challenge, it should be nevertheless sought to obtain mid-term benefits from the research, educational and innovation activities in the field


Amendment 86Article 4, paragraph 1, point (b)

(b) define its own priorities among those challenges, and select those in which it will take initiatives and invest resources;

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Amendment by Paul Rübig



(b) define its own priorities among those challenges, and select those in which it will take initiatives and invest resources; in view of the considerable need for innovation in the EU, ‘Excellence in Efficiency’ should be defined as one of these priorities for the EIT;

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Justification

The European Union should strive to make more efficient use of scarce resources in many areas of the economy and public life (e.g. energy, housing, transport). The EIT should contribute to this in the form of marketable innovations. Furthermore, the EIT’s priorities should be defined in order to guarantee the success of the project.



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(b) define its own priorities among those challenges, and select those in which it will take initiatives and invest resources;promote also participation by existing bodies and structures operating in the various countries in the field of innovation, encouraging the development of a network of KICs and links between them;

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Amendment 89Article 4, paragraph 1, point (c)

(c) raise awareness among potential partner organisations

(c) approach potential partner organisations and raise awareness of EIT activities.

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Amendment by Zdzisław Kazimierz Chmielewski

Amendment 90Article 4, paragraph 1, point (d a)(new)

(da) ensure the territorial nature (regional centres) and specialist character (technological fields, research sectors) of the networks of knowledge and innovation centres, as this will allow the same area of technology to be developed in a number of regional centres and a given centre to specialise in various research fields;

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Justification

Combining the regional and specialist character of KICs will ensure complementarity in the 'knowledge triangle'. It should be borne in mind here that creation and practical implementation in the innovation market is a process much more local in character than the creation of knowledge (research), which is frequently global in scale.

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Amendment 91Article 4, paragraph 1, point (d a) (new)

(da) enhance networking and synergies between already existing prominent research and innovation communities in Europe, through a flexible structure allowing for the creation of cluster-like formations.

Or. en

Justification

An EIT should be established to facilitate the cooperation and exchange of expertise and cutting-edge research between already existing institutions and centres of excellence in Europe. There is no need for a creation of yet another redundant institution as this per se will not help Europe fill its innovation gap.


Amendment by Zdzisław Kazimierz Chmielewski

Amendment 92Article 4, paragraph 1, point (d b) (new)

(db) proposes that 10-15 sectors of knowledge – research – innovation be established, which are the most important from the standpoint of the EIT's objectives; selected KICs will compete on the basis of the criterion of excellence; competitions for new KICs will be held periodically, including in sectors already covered by EIT activities, as well as in new research and innovation areas;

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Justification

Holding regular competitions will make it possible to ensure greater excellence and flexible adaptation of research sectors to the needs of the market.

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Amendment 93Article 4, paragraph 1, point (e)

(e) mobilise the necessary funds from public and private sources and use its resources in accordance with this Regulation. It will in particular seek to raise an increasing proportion of its budget from private sources and from its own resources;

(e) mobilise the necessary funds from public and private sources and use its resources in accordance with this Regulation. It will in particular seek to raise an increasing proportion of its budget from private sources and from its own activities, mainly from the management of acquired knowledge;

Or. en

Justification

Own resources do not increase any budget, but own activities may generate new resources to increase the budget.

Amendment by Umberto Guidoni


(e) mobilise the necessary funds from public and private sources and use its resources in accordance with this Regulation. It will in particular seek to raise an increasing proportion of its budget from private sources and from its own resources;

(e) mobilise the necessary funds from public and private sources and use its resources in accordance with this Regulation. It will in particular have to be able to raise an increasing proportion of its budget from private sources and from income generated by its own activities;

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Amendment 95Article 4, paragraph 1, point (f)

(f) promote the recognition of EIT degrees and diplomas in the Member States

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(f) promote the recognition of EIT degrees and diplomas in the Member States.

(f) promote the recognition of degrees and diplomas, awarded by home universities that bear the EIT stamp, as evidence of technology transfer and the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, in the Member States.

Or. en

Justification

The EIT brand should be stamped on the home universities degrees and diplomas obtained by students having taken part in the activities of a KIC and demonstrated their active participation in technology transfers and the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills.



(f) promote the recognition of EIT degrees and diplomas in the Member States.

(f) work to promote the worldwide recognition and prestige of EIT degrees and diplomas..

Or. en

Justification

EIT qualifications must be recognised worldwide, and not only in Europe.

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Amendment 98Article 4, paragraph 1, point (f a) (new)

(fa) promote the dissemination of its innovation integrative model

Or. en

Justification

The dissemination of the innovation model in the environment is an objective set out by the preparatory documents of the EC that has no reflect in the articulation of this Regulation.



(fa) promote the exchange of good practice in the field of research, technological development and innovation, while creating and supporting networks and will disseminate the scientific and technological results obtains and the application of the various innovation models.

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(fa) promote the implementation of appropriate measures to improve innovation at Community and Member State level.

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Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis and Lambert van Nistelrooij

Amendment 101Article 4, paragraph 1a (new)

1a The EIT should set up a department dedicated to supporting and managing the financing of patenting activities through a designated budget facility. Such financing shall be available to cover administrative patent filing costs, patent-related costs incurred within research institutions, and third-party patent-related service or advisory fees. The European Investment Fund shall seek to promote such financing and propose it as a complement to its current technology transfer activities and investments which are funded by its own resources or those of the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme.

Or. en

Justification

To facilitate innovation and bridge the gap between laboratories and the market, an EIT department devoted to patenting will help researchers and students to protect and exploit their results and findings. Such a department will also facilitate the financing of patents especially through strong cooperation with EU bodies such as the EIB and EIF.



1a. The European Parliament and the Council shall approve the strategic decisions of the EIT, namely:- the selection of the priority areas- the definition of specific criteria to select the KICs.

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Justification

With the scheme proposed, the EP and Council approval is only requested for strategic, far-reaching decisions and major milestones. In particular, the selection of technology fields of interest and of the EIT operation models should be subject to this control. This allows for supervision and guidance of the European institutions and is compatible with autonomy of action and flexibility of the EIT.



1a. In doing so the Governing Board shall be advised by a scientific and prospective committee that shall :

(a) benchmark and elaborate models concerning the governance of innovation-oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education, research and business communities(b) support economic forecasting activities in order to prepare for the selection of themes with the highest innovation potential,(c) develop and propose principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property rights and knowledge transfer in the KICs.

Or. en

Justification

There should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented.



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1a. In doing so the Governing Board is advised by a scientific and prospective committee that shall. (a) benchmark and elaborate models concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education, research and business communities,(b) Support economic foresight activities in order to prepare for the selection of themes with the highest innovation potential,

(c) develop and propose principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property rights and knowledge transfer in the KICs.

Or. en

Justification

There should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented



A Foundation (hereinafter referred to as ‘the EIT Foundation’), may be established, particularly at the initiative of the EIT, with the specific objective of promoting and supporting the activities of the EIT.The EIT may contribute up to 3% of its annual budget to such a Foundation.

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The entire operation of the EIT can be financed transparently from the EIT budget.

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2a Within a period of 18 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the Governing Board shall:(a) select and designate two pilot KICs on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent procedure in accordance with Article 5 (2); provide the support needed for each KIC to fulfil its objectives, and ensure, where necessary, coordination of these KICs. (b) provide detailed specifications and conditions on the operation of the EIT, including the procedures for the selection of future KICs pursuant to Article 5 (2) and the modalities for cooperation between the Governing Board and the KICs, in view of the long-term development and funding of the EIT.

Or. en

Justification

The first KICs should start as soon as possible. The setting up of further KICs should be depending on the available budget to fund them.


Amendment 107Article 4 a (new)

Article 4a

The EIT Bodies

1. The bodies of the EIT shall be:

(a) A Governing Board composed of high

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level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions;

(b) A scientific and prospective committee, composed of experts in knowledge economy and of representatives of the KICs, which shall advise the governing board in its strategic decisions;

(c) An Executive Committee which shall oversee the running of the EIT and take such decisions as are necessary between meetings of the Governing Board;

(d) A Director who shall be responsible to the Governing Board for the administrative and financial management of the EIT and shall be the legal representative of the EIT.

(e) An Audit Committee which shall advise the Governing Board and the Director on financial and administrative management and control structures within the EIT, on the organisation of financial links with KICs, and on any other subject requested by the Governing Board;

2. The Commission may appoint observers to take part in the meetings of the Governing Board and the Executive and Audit Committees.

Or. en

Justification

Current article 8 of the proposal slightly modified because there should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented.

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Article 4a1. The bodies of the EIT shall be:(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions. (b) A scientific and prospective committee, composed of experts in knowledge economy and of representatives of the KICs, which shall advise the governing board in its strategic decisions(c) An Executive Committee which shall oversee the running of the EIT and take such decisions as are necessary between meetings of the Governing Board. (d) A Director who shall be responsible to the Governing Board for the administrative and financial management of the EIT and shall be the legal representative of the EIT. (e) An Audit Committee which shall advise the Governing Board and the Director on financial and administrative management and control structures within the EIT, on the organisation of financial links with KICs, and on any other subject requested by the Governing Board.

Or. en

(See Article 8)

Justification

There should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented.

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Article 4aThe EIT Bodies

The bodies of the EIT shall be:(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions. (b) A scientific and prospective committee, composed of experts in knowledge economy and of representatives of the KICs, which shall advise the governing board in its strategic decisions(c) An Executive Committee which shall oversee the running of the EIT and take such decisions as are necessary between meetings of the Governing Board. (d) A Director who shall be responsible to the Governing Board for the administrative and financial management of the EIT and shall be the legalrepresentative of the EIT.

(e) An Audit Committee which shall advise the Governing Board and the Director on financial and administrative management and control structures within the EIT, on the organisation of financial links with KICs, and on any other subject requested by the Governing Board.

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(See Art. 8)

Justification

There should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented

Amendment by Nikolaos Vakalis, Paul Rübig

Amendment 110Article 5, paragraph -1 (new)

-1. Each Knowledge and Innovation Community shall excel in a specific theme. The long-term aim is to set up at least 20 KICs in the EU, building a cluster EIT.

Or. en

Justification

According to the study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of ITRE, "Investigating the cluster model for the EIT means moving away from the realm where initiatives abound, such as the EUREKA clusters and the future Joint Technology Initiatives or the ERC. The idea is to use the EIT as a brand for a flexible number of very high quality research institutes, each of which could be called the European Technology Institute for Field X.... these European Technology Institutes will then correspond to the ambition to establish 20 institutes over a period of several year".


Amendment 111Article 5 paragraphs 1-3

1. Knowledge and Innovation Communities shall undertake in particular:

1. Knowledge and Innovation Communities shall undertake in particular:

(a) innovation activities and investments fully integrating the research and education dimensions, stimulating the dissemination and exploitation of results.

(a) innovation activities and investments with European added value, fully integrating the research and education dimensions in order to achieve a critical mass, stimulating the dissemination and exploitation of results.

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(b) cutting-edge research in fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovation potential.

(b) cutting-edge and innovation-drivenresearch in areas of key economic and societal interest and drawing on the outcomes of European and national research, with the potential to strengthen Europe's competitiveness on an international level.

(c) education and training activities at master and doctoral level, including the development of innovation related skills and the improvement of managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

(c) education and training activities at master and doctoral level, which promote the development of innovation related skills and the improvement of managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

(d) dissemination of best practices, in particular concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education/researchand business.

(d) dissemination of best practices, in the innovation sector with a focus on the development of co-operation betweenhigher education, research, and businessincluding the finance sector.

2. A partnership will be selected by the EIT to become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent process, including the publication of detailed specifications and conditions.

2.The KICs shall have substantial overall autonomy to define their internal organisation as well as their precise agenda and working methods.

The selection of partnerships shall take particular account of :(a) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its excellence in education and research;(b) its capacity to achieve the goals set by the EIT;(c) financial or in kind contributions brought to the KIC;(d) a demonstration of innovation potential, including a plan for the management of intellectual property appropriate to the sector concerned and consistent with the EIT principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property.The selection shall also take account of:(a) an operational structure demonstrating commitment to the EIT and its goals;(b) the capacity to ensure a dynamic, flexible and attractive working environment

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which rewards both individual and team achievements in terms of innovation, research and education; (c) the basis on which the degrees and diplomas would be awarded including the arrangements to take in account the Community policy on the European Higher Education Area, particularly in terms of compatibility, transparency, recognition and quality of degrees and diplomas;(d) the capacity of the partnership to adapt and take account of changes in their field or in the innovation landscape.3. The resources of the KICs shall be generated from public and private sources. They may include in particular contributions from and/or channelled through the EIT and contributions from the partner organisations.

3. The relation between the EIT and the KIC shall be based on contractual agreements between separate legal entities.

Or. en

Justification

A true European added value must be ensured. KICs must be granted autonomy to be absolutely free to exploit the innovation potential. It is suggested that the selection of KICs is dealt with in a separate article.




(a) innovation activities and investments with European added-value involving the research and education dimensions, stimulating the dissemination and exploitation of results.

Or. en

Justification

Bringing European added-value should be a core characteristic of the activities of the KICs.

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Moreover, a less strict wording concerning these activities is needed to give the KICs sufficient flexibility.




(a) innovation activities and investments with European added value fully integrating the research and education dimensions, stimulating the dissemination and exploitation of results.

Or. es




(a) innovation activities and investments integrating the research and education dimensions, stimulating the dissemination and exploitation of results.

Or. sl

Justification

Research bodies and education providers must be able to exist and work independently even after integrating into the EIT.

Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis


(b) cutting-edge research in fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovationpotential

(b) innovation-driven research in fields of key economic and societal interest with a strong potential for European competitiveness.

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Justification

The main focus of the EIT should be innovation. The ERC should deal with cutting-edge research.



(b) cutting-edge research in fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovation potential.

(b) cutting-edge technological research in emerging and interdisciplinary fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovation and transfer potential

Or. en

Justification

The interest of KICs compared to other EU or national instruments will largely depend on the EIT capacity to generate and focus efforts on new fields of research with strong innovation potential. Given the existence of the ERC and the objective of the IET, there should be a clear focus of the KICs on technological research representatives of KICs would be represented.



(b) cutting-edge research in fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovation potential

(b) cutting edge technological research in emerging and interdisciplinary fields of key economic and societal interest for European Community with a strong innovation potential.

Or. en

Justification

The interest of KICs compared to other EU or national instruments will largely depend on the EIT capacity to generate and focus efforts on new fields of research with strong innovation potential. Given the existence of the ERC and the objective of the IET, there should be a clear

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focus of the KICs on technological research.




(c) education and training activities at master and doctoral level in new and cross-cutting disciplines that will meet European industry needs in the coming years,including the development of innovation related skills and the improvement of managerial and entrepreneurial skills.

Or. en

Justification

The major added value of the IET will be to improve the design of education and training activities of future researchers in order to i) ensure that there will qualified researchers to advance science in these emerging disciplines, and ii) ensure that account is properly taken of the needs of industry.





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(c) education and training activities at master and doctoral level, the aim of which is to promote the development of innovation related skills, improve managerial and entrepreneurial skills and promote the transition of highly-trained researchers into industry.

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Amendment 122Article 5, paragraph 1, point (d)

(d) dissemination of best practices, in (d) dissemination of best practices, in

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particular concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education/research and business.

particular concerning the governance of innovation oriented networks andorganisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education/research and business, and in particular the finance sector.

Or. en

Justification

Networks should not be forgotten. The finance sector, often very risk-adverse in Europe, should be closely involved to foster a friendlier environment for research and innovation investments in Europe.



(d) dissemination of best practices, in particular concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education/research and business.

(d) dissemination of best practices, in particular concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education/research and business,creating synergies between already existing research and innovation institutions, allowing for the creation of cluster-like communities of excellence in Europe.

Or. en

Justification

An EIT should be established to facilitate the cooperation and exchange of expertise and cutting-edge research between already existing institutions and centres of excellence in Europe. A flexible structure will allow for dynamic cooperation which in turn will bring added value to European competitiveness.


Amendment 124Article 5, paragraph 1, point (d a) (new)

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(da) the promotion of research as a rewarding career path in Europe and offer the necessary conditions to enable excellent research to be carried out and to attract the best foreign and European researchers.

Or. en

Justification

The flow of Europe's most talented researchers to third countries must be reversed and the conditions need to be put in place in order to make Europe an attractive place to follow a career path in research.


Amendment 125Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1


2. A partnership will be selected by the EIT to become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent process.

Or. en

Justification

A competitive, open and transparent process already presupposes publication of detailed specifications and conditions.



2. A partnership will be selected by the EITto become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent process, including the publication of detailed specifications and conditions.

2. A partnership will be selected by the Governing Board to become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent process, including the timely publication of detailed specifications and conditions.

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2. A partnership will be selected by the EIT's Governing Board to become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent process, including the publication of detailed specifications and conditions.

Or. cs

Justification

It must be specified which ETI body will be responsible for selecting the partnership which is to become a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC).


Amendment 128Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (a)

(a) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its excellence in education and research;

(a) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its excellence or potential for excellence in education, research and innovation capacity, whereby excellence must be demonstrated in at least one of the three areas of the knowledge triangle;

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Amendment 129Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (a)

(a) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its excellence in education and research;

(a) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its uniqueness within specific fields ofinnovation, education and research. The

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KIC must be able to demonstrate exceptional excellence and future potential as well as a capacity to generate andpromote synergies between educationalcentres of excellence and SMEs in particular;

Or. en

Justification

As the EIT is to be composed of a limited number of KIC´s the KIC´s that are finally chosen must prove their unique excellence within a specific field. The involvement of SMEs shall be promoted as SMEs today contribute the largest share of innovation within the EU, bringing added value European competitiveness.


Amendment 130Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (b)

(b) its capacity to achieve the goals set by the EIT;

(b) its capacity to bring added value through promoting intensified cooperation between research communities, universities and SMEs, which in turn can help converting knowledge outputs into commercial opportunities;

Or. en

Justification

An EIT should be established to facilitate the cooperation and exchange of expertise and cutting-edge research results between already existing institutions and other centres of excellence in Europe. A flexible structure that allows for dynamic cooperation will in turn bring added value by strengthening European competitiveness.


Amendment 131Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (b)

(b) its capacity to achieve the goals set by the EIT;

(b) its capacity to achieve the goals set by the EIT's Governing Board;

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Justification

It must be specified which ETI body will be responsible for selecting the partnership which is to become a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC).


Amendment 132Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (b a) (new)

(ba) the organisational model of the partnership designed to foster the integration of education, research and innovation activities;

Or. en

Justification

The elaboration of new models for integration of the knowledge triangle is one of the most important tasks of the EIT. It should be evaluated when selecting the KICs.


Amendment 133Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (b a) (new)

(ba) the organisational model of the partnership designed to foster the integration of education, research and innovation activities;

Or. en

Justification


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Amendment 134Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, points (b a) and (b b) (new)

(ba) the organisational model of the partnership designed to foster the integration of education, research and innovation activities;(bb) its capacity to rely on existing clusters at regional level and to organise their networking;

Or. en

Justification


The KICs should not start from scratch, but will have to rely on similar initiatives in member states in order to avoid duplication of efforts by the stakeholders.


Amendment 135Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (c)

(c) financial or in kind contributions brought to the KIC;

(c) financial or in kind contributions brought to the KIC and notably the financial commitment of the private partner;

Or. en

Justification

The existence of private commitment to the KICs should be a pre-condition to its selection since private participation and financial contribution are part of the very concept of the IET, and given the low level of community resources available. An prior financial commitment of the industry is asked by the Commission before launching a JETI. The same should be asked to the KICs.

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(c) financial or in kind contributions brought to the KIC, and notably the financial commitment of the private partner;

Or. en

Justification





(c) financial or in kind contributions brought to the KIC, and notably the financial commitment of the private partner;

Or. en

Justification



Amendment 138Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (d a) (new)

(da) the extent to which cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises

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(SMEs) is taken into account;

Or. sl



(da) the extent of potential participation by the private sector.

Or. cs

Justification

When a partnership is selected to become a Knowledge and Innovation Community, consideration must be given to the extent of potential participation by the private sector.



(da) its capacity to rely on existing clusters at regional level and to organise their networking.

Or. en

Justification




(da) its capacity to rely on existing clusters at regional level and to organise their networking.

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Justification


Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Silvia Ciornei


(da) the involvement of business and industry as well as measures to support start-ups, spin-offs and SMEs (incubator aspect).

Or. en

Justification

To promote innovation and foster a more entrepreneurial environment, the involvement of businesses and the industry at all level of the EIT and stages of its activities as well as a strong focus on spin-offs and start-ups will be crucial.



(da) the capacity and commitment to involve in its activity, through agreements and contracts, other innovation stakeholders , mainly SMEs, other research centres and universities or parts thereof.

Or. en

Justification

It is important to have a number of general and framing criteria for KIC and considers all preceding criteria as essential. The proposed criterion e) aims at enforcing the openness of the KICs that will facilitate the spreading of the EIT innovation model and the excellence in its environment.

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Amendment by Toine Manders


(da) the European dimension of its proposed structure, meaning that a KIC should involve a minimum of two participating states.

Or. en

Justification

A KIC should be cross border and not consist of universities located in only one member state.

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Lambert van Nistelrooij


(da) the extent to which a KIC ensures critical mass, effectiveness and efficiency by concentrating substantial parts of its activities in one or more regional centres of gravity, where researchers, developers, innovators and educators can collaborate in close proximity and on the basis of local strengths.

Or. en

Justification

In spite of electronic communication channels, proximity matters in innovation. Also for ensuring critical mass, a KIC should concentrate a substantial part of its activities in one or more regional ecosystems for open innovation, where researchers, developers, innovators and educators from partner organisations are co-located in local strongholds to ensure frequent face-to-face interactions and fruitful cross-fertilisation.

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Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Silvia Ciornei

Amendment 146Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 2, point (d b) (new)

(db) an indicative financial plan showing the estimated public and private contributions, to ensure sustainable financing.

Or. en

Justification

A credible financial plan will be necessary for the success of the KICs activities and for their capacity to attract new partners.



The selection shall also take account of: deleted(a) an operational structure demonstrating commitment to the EIT and its goals;(b) the capacity to ensure a dynamic, flexible and attractive working environment which rewards both individual and team achievements in terms of innovation, research and education; (c) the basis on which the degrees and diplomas would be awarded including the arrangements to take in account the Community policy on the European Higher Education Area, particularly in terms of compatibility, transparency, recognition and quality of degrees and diplomas;(d) the capacity of the partnership to adapt and take account of changes in their field or in the innovation landscape.

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Justification

The greatest independence and flexibility should be granted to the KICs to define their own "modus operendi" and develop their own ecosystems.



(c) the basis on which the degrees and diplomas would be awarded including the arrangements to take in account the Community policy on the European Higher Education Area, particularly in terms of compatibility, transparency, recognition and quality of degrees and diplomas;

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Amendment 149Article 5, paragraph 2, subparagraph 3, points (d a) and (d b) (new)

da) the capacity and commitment to involve in its activity, through agreements and contracts, other innovation stakeholders , mainly SMEs, other research centres and universities or parts thereof;

db) readiness to interact with other organisations outside the KIC with the aim of spreading best practice and excellence.

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Justification

It is important to have a number of general and framing criteria for KIC. The proposed criterion aim at enforcing the openness of the KICs that will facilitate the spreading of the EIT innovation model and the excellence in its environment.

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2a. The Governing Board shall be advised by a scientific and prospective committee that shall:(a) benchmark and elaborate models concerning the governance of innovation oriented organisations and the development of co-operation or partnerships between education, research and business communities;(b) support economic forecasting activities in order to prepare for the selection of themes with the highest innovation potential;(c) develop and propose principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property rights and knowledge transfer in the KICs.

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Justification

There should be a distinction between the governance and management tasks, for which the governing board has to be directly in charge, and the scientific expertise needed that could be provided to the governing board by an advisory structure, in which experts and representatives of KICs would be represented.



3. The resources of the KICs shall be generated from public and private sources. They may include in particular contributions from and/or channelled through the EIT and contributions from the partner organisations.

3. The resources of the KICs shall be generated from public and private sources. They may include in particular contributions from and/or channelled through the EIT and contributions from the partner organisations,which may include contributions in kind.

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Justification

To encourage active involvement of partner organisations in the KICs, in kind contributions (e.g. staff, facilities) should be allowed.



3a. Subject to approval by the governing board, the KIC must at any time allow a new member to join if they can make a positive contribution to the common goals.

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Justification

A KIC must have the opportunity to take on board new members who may be able to improve its innovation capacity. At the same time, a proactive approach by KIC to the joining of new members could be beneficial as regards meeting the objectives of the EIT.



4a. The partnerships shall remain open to the incorporation of new partners whenever this may contribute to better achieving the objectives of the KIC.

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Justification

A KIC must have the opportunity to incorporate newcomers that can improve its innovation capacity. At the same time, it may be desirable that KICs have a pro-active attitude towards increasing its membership along time.

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Amendment by Nikolaos Vakalis, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Paul Rübig, Jerzy Buzek


4a. A physical infrastructure is required for each KIC which will be provided by the host partner organisation.

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Justification

According to the feasibility and impact assessment study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of the ITRE committee, "a physical infrastructure is required to seriously promote true excellence in research, training and in many respects technology transfer... They (KICs) will be based at one or a very small number of universities or possibly research institutes where they will be provided with the academic backing, an exciting environment with constantly new generations of eager young persons and a dynamic social environment associated with a busy smaller or larger city".



Article 5aSelection of Knowledge and Innovation

Communities1. A partnership shall be selected by the EIT to become a KIC on the basis of a competitive, open and transparent procedure . Detailed specifications and conditions based on the principles of excellence and innovation relevance shall be published by the EIT, and external and independent experts shall be involved in the selection process.2. The selection of a KIC shall take particular account of:(a) the basis of joint mid to long-term, sustainable and self-supporting financing of strategic planning for innovation, including an indicative financial plan, in particular showing a substantial and

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progressively increasing contribution from the private sector, industry and services;(b) the current and potential innovation capacity within the partnership as well as its excellence in innovation, higher education and research;(c) the participation of organisations active in the triangle of research, education and innovation. In particular universities and businesses shall be part of each KIC;(d) a demonstration of innovation potential, including a strategy for the management of intellectual property appropriate to the sector concerned and consistent with the EIT principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property;(e) measures to support the creation of start-ups, spin-offs and SMEs (incubator aspect).3. At least three partner organisations must participate to form a KIC, each of which must be established in a Member State or Associated country, and no two of which may be established in the same Member State or Associated country. All three legal entities must be independent of each other.

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Justification

The KICs must prove to be viable and prove that they can attract sufficient funding. Only then it will be clear that the concept of the KICs fully works and meets market interest. There must be minimum rules on the partner organisations that may form a KIC.


Amendment 156Article 5 b (new)

Article 5bTransitional Provisions

No later than 24 months after the date of

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entry into force of this Regulation, the EIT shall select two KICs in cooperation with the Commission in accordance with the criteria and procedures set out in Article 5a .Only after the first evaluation of the regulation in accordance with article 15may the Governing Board select additional KICs.

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Justification

The launching of two KICs would allow Parliament and Council to evaluate the functioning and possible shortcomings of such partnerships. Once this has been examined further KICs could be established.



1. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and innovation activities are carried out through KICs, degrees and diplomas awarded through KICs shall be EIT degrees and diplomas.

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2. The EIT shall encourage partner organisations to award joint degrees and diplomas reflecting the integrated nature of the KICs. However, these may also be degrees awarded by one institution as well as double or multiple degrees and diplomas.3. The Member States cooperate in recognising EIT degrees and diplomas.

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university or a research centre. The EIT shall therefore not have competence to issue degrees or diplomas.




1. Degrees and Diplomas related to education activities referred to in Article 5 (1) (c) shall be awarded by participating universities according to national rules and accreditation procedures. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that these degrees and diplomas may also be labelled EIT degrees and diplomas.

2. The EIT shall encourage partner organisations to award joint degrees and diplomas reflecting the integrated nature of the KICs. However, these may also be degrees awarded by one institution as well as double or multiple degrees and diplomas.

2. The EIT shall encourage participating universities to:

(a) award joint or multiple degrees and diplomas reflecting the integrated nature of the KICs. However, these may also be degrees awarded by a single institution;(b) take into account:i. Community action undertaken in accordance with Articles 149 and 150 of the Treaty;ii. the European Higher Education Area (e.g. the agreements reached in the Bologna Process).

3. The Member States cooperate in recognising EIT degrees and diplomas.

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Justification

It should be clarified that universities are responsible for awarding degrees and diplomas. An EIT-label would suffice to make the additional qualification visible.

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Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Vittorio Prodi



1. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and innovation activities are carried out through KICs, an EIT stamp shall be added to the degrees and diplomas awarded, providing that the student can demonstrate inter alia taking part in technology transfer activities, the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills, the filing of patents, or the completion of internships in partner businesses or industries.

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1. Degrees and diplomas shall be awarded independently by participating educationalorganisations.

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1. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and

1. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and

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innovation activities are carried out through KICs, degrees and diplomas awarded through KICs shall be EIT degrees and diplomas.

innovation activities are carried out through KICs, degrees and diplomas awarded through KICs may be EIT degrees and diplomas.

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1. The agreement between the EIT and theKICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and innovation activities are carried out through KICs, degrees and diplomas awarded through KICs shall be EIT degrees and diplomas.

1. The agreement between the EIT and the KICs shall provide that, in the disciplines and fields under which studies, research and innovation activities are carried out through KICs, degrees and diplomas awarded through KICs shall be EIT degrees and diplomas of the participating universities,and an EIT stamp may be added to the degree.

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The degrees and diplomas should be awarded by the universities, with the added value of the EIT stamp.

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2. The EIT may award additional diplomas as a quality symbol for KCI and EIT participants.

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Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Silvia Ciornei



2. The EIT shall encourage partner organisations to award joint or multiple degrees and diplomas reflecting the integrated nature of the KICs.

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Justification

This phrasing is simpler.




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Justification

The degrees and diplomas should be awarded by the universities, with the added value of the EIT stamp.




3. The Member States cooperate in recognising EIT-stamped degrees and diplomas.

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Justification

The degrees and diplomas will not awarded by the EIT itself.



1. The EIT shall carry out its activities independently from national authorities and external pressures. It shall be autonomous in its day to day business as regards the Community Institutions. Members of the EIT bodies shall take the necessary steps to avoid conflicts of interest as between their work on behalf of the EIT and previous or concurrent activities.

1. The EIT shall carry out its activities independently from national authorities and external pressures, without prejudice to the strategic supervisory mechanisms established in Article 14 . It shall be autonomous in its day to day business as regards the Community Institutions. Members of the EIT bodies shall take the necessary steps to avoid conflicts of interest as between their work on behalf of the EIT and previous or concurrent activities.

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This amendment must be read in relation with amendment to Article 14 below.

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1. The EIT shall carry out its activities independently from national authorities and external pressures. It shall be autonomous in its day to day business as regards the Community Institutions. Members of the EIT bodies shall take the necessary steps to avoid conflicts of interest as between their work on behalf of the EIT and previous or concurrent activities.

1. The EIT shall carry out its activities independently from national authorities and external pressures, without prejudice to the strategic supervisory mechanisms established in Article 14. It shall be autonomous in its day to day business as regards the Community Institutions. Members of the EIT bodies shall take the necessary steps to avoid conflicts of interest as between their work on behalf of the EIT and previous or concurrent activities.

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Justification

This amendment must be read in relation with the amendment related to the supervision and guidance mechanism of the European Parliament and Council proposed to article 14.



2. The activity of the EIT shall be consistent with other action at Community level, in particular in the fields of innovation, research and education.

2. The activity of the EIT shall be consistent with other action at Community level in the fields of innovation, research and education,in particular the Strategic Research Agendas of the European Technology Platforms.

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Justification

For identifying the strategic innovation challenges to be addressed by the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), good use should be made of the strategic objectives and thematic priorities identified by industry and other stakeholders from the R&D community in the Strategic Research Agendas of the European Technology Platforms and Joint Technology Initiatives. Furthermore, once selected, the KICs have to establish clear linkages with such initiatives at European level.

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2. The activity of the EIT shall be consistent with other action at Community level, in particular in the fields of innovation, research and education.

2. The activity of the EIT and the KICs shall be consistent with other action at Community level, in particular in the fields of innovation, research and education.

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Justification

This provision must also apply to the activities of the KICs.



3. The EIT shall also take appropriate account of policies and initiatives at national and intergovernmental levels.

3. The EIT shall forge links with policies and initiatives at national and intergovernmental levels; with this in view, it is vital to establish links with the regions and the actual producers (including SMU) and a functional link with bodies promoting innovation, including agencies and others, operating at national level.

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3. The EIT shall also take appropriate account of policies and initiatives at regional, national and intergovernmental levels, in particular the cluster projects of the Eureka initiative.

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Regional initiatives should also be included. Furthermore, for identifying the strategic innovation challenges to be addressed by the Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs), good use should be made of the strategic objectives and thematic priorities identified the near-market cluster projects of the intergovernmental EUREKA initiative. Furthermore, once selected, the KICs have to establish clear linkages with such initiatives at European level.




3. The EIT shall also take appropriate account of policies and initiatives at regional, national and intergovernmental levels in order to establish the necessary synergies.

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Justification

Account must also be taken at regional level in order to avoid duplication.



Article 7aTransitional provisions

1. Within a period of 24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the EIT shall select and designate up to three KICs in the following fields:a) energy and climate change;b) next generation of information and communication technology;

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c) XXXXXXXX.

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Justification

The EIT needs a clear strategic framework.



Article 8 deletedThe EIT Bodies

1. The bodies of the EIT shall be:(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions. (b) An Executive Committee which shall oversee the running of the EIT and take such decisions as are necessary between meetings of the Governing Board. (c) A Director who shall be responsible to the Governing Board for the administrative and financial management of the EIT and shall be the legal representative of the EIT. (d) An Audit Committee which shall advise the Governing Board and the Director on financial and administrative management and control structures within the EIT, on the organisation of financial links with KICs, and on any other subject requested by the Governing Board. 2. The Commission may appoint observers to take part in the meetings of the Governing Board and the Executive and Audit Committees.

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Amendment related to the new article 3 a.



(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions.

(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and organising the evaluation process of the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions.

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Justification

The Governing Board should not be judge and jury whilst evaluating the KIC’s and therefore not evaluate the KIC’s itself.



(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and the KICs, and for all other strategic decisions.

(a) A Governing Board composed of high level members experienced in business, research and postgraduate education, which shall be responsible for steering and evaluating the activities of the EIT and theKICs, and for all other strategic decisions.

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The independence of the EIT should be guaranteed.




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1. The EIT shall define and make public its principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property. They shall:

1. The rules for the management of intellectual property shall be based on the principles laid down in Section 2 of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 1906/2006 of 18 December 2006 laying down the rules for the participation of undertakings, research centres and universities in actions under the Seventh Framework Programme and for the dissemination of research results (2007–2013).

(a) contribute to EU innovation capacity;(b) take account of the specificities of the sector concerned; (c) foster the use of Intellectual Property

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under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes, in particular by defining how Intellectual Property will be shared between the EIT and its partners;(d) provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and partners, including individuals involved, KICs and partner organizations; (e) provide specific incentives for spin-offs and for commercial successes.

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Justification

It must be clearly stated that the management of intellectual property by the EIT will be governed by existing Community rules in that field.




1. The Governing Board shall draw upguidelines for the management of intellectual property based on, inter alia, the rules for participation in the FP 7 (EC) No 1906/2006 (OJ L 391, 2007), taking into account the scale and scope of the activities undertaken by a KIC and the contributions made by its partner organisations, with a view to ensuring the use of intellectual property.

(a) contribute to EU innovation capacity;(b) take account of the specificities of the sector concerned;(c) foster the use of Intellectual Property under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes, in particular by defining how Intellectual Property will be shared between the EIT and its partners; (d) provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and partners, including individuals involved, KICs and partner organizations;

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(e) provide specific incentives for spin-offs and for commercial successes.

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Justification

The industry will be reluctant to contribute both on the input side by co-financing the activities of the KICs and on the output side by having to pay the full price for acquiring the ownership of or getting access rights to the KICs' results. To ensure that it exploits the KICs' results for growth and jobs, financial and other contributions by the various partner organisations must be taken into account when establishing the KICs' Intellectual Property provisions. Such contributions are frequently not sufficiently taken into account in discussions on IPR arrangements for FP7 projects.




1. The EIT Governing Board shall define and make public its principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property rights. They shall:

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Justification

The tasks should be clearly assigned. The governing board is the decision making body of the EIT on management and strategy issues.




1. The EIT Governing Board shall define and make public its principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property. They shall:

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The tasks should be clearly assigned. The governing board is the decision making body of the IET on management and strategy issues.




1. The EIT Governing Board shall define and make public its principles and guidelines for the management of intellectual property rights. They shall:

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Justification

The tasks should be clearly assigned. The governing board is the decision making body of the IET on management and strategy issues.



(a) contribute to EU innovation capacity; (a) contribute to EU innovation capacity, while also promoting cooperative research to assist small- and medium-sized undertakings;

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(c) foster the use of Intellectual Property under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes, in particular by defining how Intellectual Property will be

(c) foster the use of Intellectual Property under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes;

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shared between the EIT and its partners;

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Justification

Intellectual Property Rights should belong to those performing the RDT activities within the KICs. Any other solution will have a disincentive effect on the participation of excellent teams.



(c) foster the use of Intellectual Property under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes, in particular by defining how Intellectual Property will be shared between the EIT and its partners;


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Intellectual Property Rights should belong to those performing the RDT activities within the

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KICs. Any other solution will have a disincentive effect on the participation of excellent teams.




(c) foster the use of Intellectual Property under appropriate conditions for research and innovative purposes, in particular by defining how Intellectual Property will be shared between the EIT and its partners and encouraging small- and medium-sized undertakings to group together;

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(d) provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and partners, including individuals involved, KICs and partner organizations;

(d) provide appropriate incentives for the EIT and the KICs, including individuals involved and partner organizations;

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Justification

The proposed new text is consistent with Definitions in Article 2 above.



2. Partner organisations shall demonstrate in their application to be a KIC an agreement between themselves on the following issues in accordance with the principles and guidelines referred to in

2. On the basis of those rules, each KIC's partner organisations should conclude agreements concerning rules on, and the exploitation of, intellectual property.

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paragraph 1:(a) ownership, management and protection of research and development results and other outcomes;(b) rights of access to such results and outcomes as well as background;(c) sharing of costs and profits, taking due account of the contributions of the various partner organisations;(d) specific provisions, bonuses or incentives to encourage the development and the use of research and development results and other outcomes, including spin-offs arising from the use of these results.

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Justification

It must be clearly stated that the management of intellectual property by the EIT will be governed by existing Community rules in that field. Those rules should also provide a basis for agreements concerning the exploitation of intellectual property between KICs and partner organisations.



2. Partner organisations shall demonstrate in their application to be a KIC an agreement between themselves on the following issues in accordance with the principles and guidelines referred to in paragraph 1:

2. On the basis of these guidelines, each KIC shall conclude an agreement on the management and use of IPRs. The agreement shall be notified to the Governing Board of the EIT.

(a) ownership, management and protection of research and development results and other outcomes;(b) rights of access to such results and outcomes as well as background; (c) sharing of costs and profits, taking due account of the contributions of the various partner organisations;

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(d) specific provisions, bonuses or incentives to encourage the development and the use of research and development results and other outcomes, including spin-offs arising from the use of these results.

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Justification

Due to the different nature of each KIC according to which institutions it will gather, flexibility for IPRs is required within set guidelines. The agreements should be notified to the Governing Board of the EIT, so that it can verify whether the agreements are in line with the IPR provisions adopted by the EIT.



2. Partner organisations shall demonstratein their application to be a KIC an agreement between themselves on the following issues in accordance with the principles and guidelines referred to in paragraph 1:

2. The partner organisations of each KIC shall conclude an agreement on the following issues in accordance with the principles and guidelines referred to in paragraph 1:

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2a.The KICs shall be legally autonomous from the EIT.

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Justification

With the EIT according to recital 16 being set up as a Community body, it would not be appropriate to make the KICs as public-private partnerships involving industry also legally part of the EIT organisation.

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2. The contractual liability of the EIT shall be governed by the relevant contractual provisions and the law applicable to the contract in question.

2. The contractual liability of the EIT and the KICs shall be governed by the relevant contractual provisions and the law applicable to the contract in question.

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3. In the case of non-contractual liability, the EIT shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damagecaused by it or its servants in the performance of their duties.

3. In the case of non-contractual liability, the EIT and the KICs shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by it or its servants in the performance of their duties.

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1. The EIT shall ensure that its activities are conducted with a high level of transparency.

1. The EIT shall ensure that its activities, including those of the KICs, are conducted with a high level of transparency.

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2. The EIT shall make public without delay: 2. The EIT shall make public without delay on publicly accessible websites and in official EU documents:

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3. Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5,the EIT shall not divulge to third parties confidential information it has received for which confidential treatment has been requested and is justified.

3. Without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5,both the EIT and the KICs, shall not divulge to third parties confidential information it has received for which confidential treatment has been requested and is justified.

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1. The EIT shall be financed in particularthrough:

1. EIT bodies shall be financed throughcontributions from the European Union budget.

(a) contributions from the European Union budget;(b) contributions from Member States or public authorities within them;(c) contributions from business or private organisations;(d) bequests, donations and contributions from individuals, institutions foundations or any other national bodies;(e) revenue generated by the EIT’s own activities and outcomes or capital endowments, including those managed by the EIT Foundation or from Intellectual Property Rights;

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(f) contributions from third countries and international bodies or institutions;These may include contributions in kind.

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Justification

In order to clarify where resources come from and how they are allocated, a distinction should be drawn between the funding of EIT bodies and the funding of KIC.



1. The EIT shall be financed in particular through:

1. The EIT and the KICs shall be financed in particular through:

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1. The EIT and the KICs shall be financed in particular through:

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Justification

In line with section 4.1 of the Commission’s Explanatory Memorandum, the various sources of financing apply to the activities of the EIT and the KICs, not only to the EIT.

Industrial firms will be more likely to contribute resources to specific KICs, rather than providing block grants to the EIT as a whole. Also in view of their autonomous legal status, a clear distinction between the resources of the EIT and the KICs should be maintained.

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1. The KIC shall be financed in particular through:

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Amendment by Lambert van Nistelrooij, Nikolaos Vakalis


(a) contributions from the European Union budget;

(a) contributions from the European Union budget; where Structural Funds are used decisions shall be made by the Member State or local, regional and managing authorities concerned;

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Justification

It is not sure how the EIT budget will be construed. In case Structural Funds are envisaged, it is important to recall that these funds are attributed to the Member State and that is it with the interested parties that funding plans will be prioritised.

Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Giles Chichester, Angelika Niebler, Gunnar Hökmark, Den Dover, John Purvis, Herbert Reul, Paul Rübig


(a) contributions from the European Union budget;

(a) unspent funds which would otherwise be returned to the Member States;

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Justification

Due to the fact that the Commission tabled the EIT proposal after the adoption of the financial perspective it proposes to finance the EIT by unallocated margins from budget section 1 A. This would affect well functioning existing Community programmes with a high absorption capacity which already at present are underfunded. Furthermore the Interinstitutional Agreement obliges the budgetary authority to ensure the availability of sufficient margins in each budget section. Therefore a funding mechanism similar to the European Globalisation Fund is suggested.

Amendment by Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Jan Mulder

Amendment 207Article 13, paragraph 1, point (b a) (new)

(ba) an innovation fund, to be set up following a proposal from the Commission before the end of June 2007. The fund shall at least have an annual budget of EUR 100 million up to a maximum of EUR 300 million and shall be financed from any margin remaining under the global expenditure ceiling of the previous year, and from cancelled commitment appropriations from the previous two years, including, after full application of the N+2 rule, cancelled commitment appropriations related to heading 1B of the financial framework.In the event of insufficient availability of funds, the Commission shall communicate this to the European Parliament and the Council from which funding from other EU programmes funding could be made available in order to secure the minimum amount of EUR 100 million .The minimum amount shall be secured for the first two years after the set up of the "Innovation Fund" the purpose of which is to render the EIT fully operational.

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Funding is so far the main issue raised against the EIT. The impact assessment study

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commissioned by the European Parliament suggested the creation of an innovation fund, based on the experience of Canada. Innovation is one of the priorities of the European Union and its Member States. The latter's' commitment to support innovation and competitiveness needs to be translated into an "Innovation Fund" financed preferably from unspent annual appropriations. Moreover in order to render the EIT operational a minimum amount of funding should be available in the first stages after the set up.

Amendment by Giles Chichester, Angelika Niebler, Gunnar Hökmark, Den Dover, John Purvis, Herbert Reul, Paul Rübig, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis


(c) contributions from business or private organisations;

(c) contributions from business or private organisations, preferably from companies participating in the KICs, and not only from a few big donors;

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Justification

It is desirable that those benefiting from the EIT shall at the same time contribute to its functioning. This would prove that there is a need for the EIT and that the market appreciates the added value the EIT should offer. If the EIT was only funded by large "dominant" contributions from a few companies from the private sector this would only prove that the private sector and smaller companies do not trust in the EIT's added value.



(e) revenue generated by the EIT’s own activities and outcomes or capital endowments, including those managed by the EIT Foundation or from Intellectual Property Rights;

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Intellectual Property Rights should belong to those performing the RDT activities within the KICs. Any other solution will have a disincentive effect on the participation of excellent

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2. The EIT may apply for and/or channel Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

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The Community programmes in question are all well working and short in funding at the same time. The granting of 1,5 billion Euro out of these programmes would therefore affect them to an unacceptable extent. Also, it is to be feared and would be hard to explain to other applicants that applications by the EIT to Community programmes would be privileged.



2. The EIT may apply for and/or channelCommunity assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

2. The EIT may apply for Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds in accordance with their respective rules. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

The Commission shall ensure that applications by the KICs or the EIT for Community funds are in no way privileged over other applications.No funds under the Framework Programme for Research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the Life Long Learning Programme shall contribute to the establishment and/or administration costs directly associated with the EIT. Only administrative costs directly associated with

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research, educational or innovation projects may be covered according to the Rules of Participation of the relevant programmes.

Or. en

Justification

The Community programmes in question are all well working and short in funding at the same time. The European Parliament already underlined the view taken here in a resolution on the adoption of the Framework Programme on Research.

Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Giles Chichester, Angelika Niebler, Gunnar Hökmark, Den Dover, Nikolaos Vakalis, John Purvis, Herbert Reul, Paul

Rübig


2. The EIT may apply for and/or channelCommunity assistance in particular in theframework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

2. The EIT may apply for Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds in accordance with their respective rules. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

The Commission shall ensure that applications by KICs / the EIT for community funds are in no way privileged over other applications.No funds under the Framework Programme for Research, the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme and the Life Long Learning Programme shall contribute to the establishment and / or administration costs directly associated with the EIT. Only administrative costs directly associated with research, educational or innovation projects may be covered according to the Rules of Participation of the relevant programmes.

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Justification

The Community programmes in question are all well working and short in funding at the same time. The European Parliament already underlined the view taken here in a resolution on the adoption of the Framework Programme on Research.



2. The EIT may apply for and/or channelCommunity assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

2. KICs may competitively bid for Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds in accordance with their respective procedures. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

Or. xm

Justification

It must be possible for individual KICs to bid for financial assistance from Community programmes and funds within a genuine competitive environment.




2. The EIT and KICs may apply for and/or channel Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

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2. The KIC may apply for and/or channel Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

Or. es

Justification





2. The KICs may apply for and/or channel Community assistance in particular in the framework of Community programmes and funds. In that case, such assistance shall not be attributed for activities already funded through the Community budget.

Or. en

Justification

Being set up as a Community body according to recital 16, the EIT should not be allowed to apply for Community assistance in the framework of Community programmes and funds, as this would be unfair for other participants in public tenders and calls for proposals for such Community programmes and funds.

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2a. No later than one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament and the Council a proposal establishing a European Innovation Fund which may, amongst others, use unspent funds of the Community budget, which would otherwise be cancelled, to fund core activities of the EIT.

Or. en

Justification

One of the main feasibility problems of EIT is its funding. According to the study on EIT conducted by independent experts upon request of ITRE, "the European Parliament should consider advocating the creation of a European Innovation Fund. This could be accomplished fairly easily if one adopts the funding mechanism that the Canadian government has used to create the Canadian Innovation Fund... our proposal is to use it for the core funding of the EIT, and especially for the form we think is viable, namely the cluster model for the EIT, i.e., the multiple European Institutes of Technology".



(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission. The Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commission expresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission.

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Justification

This provision is covered in article 14, paragraph 3.



(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission. The Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commission expresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission for information.

Or. cs

Justification

It is not right that the Governing Board should have to wait for approval from Parliament and the Council and that the rolling programme should require endorsement by the Commission, since that imposes an excessive burden and undermines the principle of the Governing Board's autonomy. The draft programme should be sent to the various institutions merely for information purposes.



(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draftwork programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission. The

(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission, the

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Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commission expresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

European Parliament and the Council.

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Amendment by Romana Jordan Cizelj, Lambert van Nistelrooij


(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draftwork programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission. The Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commissionexpresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

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(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission. The

(a) a rolling triennial work programme containing a statement of its major priorities and planned initiatives including an estimate of financing needs and sources. The draft work programme shall be submitted by the Governing Board to the Commission, the

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Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commission expresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

European Parliament and the Council. The Commission shall deliver an opinion within three months with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where the Commission expresses disagreement, the Governing Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it with any appropriate amendments.

Or. es



(b) an annual report by 30 June each year. The report shall outline the activities conducted by the EIT during the preceding year and assess the results with respect to the objectives and timetable set, the risks associated with the activities carried out, the use of resources and the general operation of the EIT. It shall include a full audited statement of accounts.

(b) an annual report by 30 June each year. The report shall outline the activities conducted by the EIT during the preceding year and assess the results with respect to the objectives and timetable set, the risks associated with the activities carried out, the use of resources and the general operation of the EIT. It shall include a full audited statement of accounts. This report shall be submitted to the European Parliament.

Or. es



1a. The European Parliament and the Council shall be informed annually of the decisions made by the EIT, of the overall strategies, the selection criteria for the projects of the KIC's and shall receive information concerning annual results.

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2. The rolling triennial work programme and the annual report shall be transmitted to the Commission, which shall communicate them to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Court of Auditors.

2. The EIT shall draw up a 10-year strategic development programme containing guidelines and an estimate of financing needs. The EIT shall submit the 10-year strategic development programme to the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament.

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2. The rolling triennial work programme and the annual report shall be transmitted to the Commission, which shall communicate them to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Court of Auditors.

2. The rolling triennial work programme and the annual report shall be transmitted to the Commission, the European Parliament, the Council and the European Court of Auditors.

Or. en

Justification

There is no need for the Commission to be an intermediary between the EIT and other EU institutions.



3. The European Parliament, the Council or the Commission may address an opinion to the Governing Board of the EIT on any subject covered in the rolling triennial work programme. Where such opinions are addressed to the EIT, the Governing Board shall reply within a period of 3 months,

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indicating any adjustments in its priorities and planned activities.

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3. The European Parliament, the Council orthe Commission may address an opinion to the Governing Board of the EIT on any subject covered in the rolling triennial work programme. Where such opinions are addressed to the EIT, the Governing Board shall reply within a period of 3 months, indicating any adjustments in its priorities and planned activities.

3. The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission may address an opinion within three months of the transmission of the rolling triennial work programme to the Governing Board of the EIT on any subject covered in the rolling triennial work programme and with regard to its complementarity with Community policies and instruments. Where such opinions are addressed to the EIT, the Governing Board shall reply within a period of 3 months, indicating any adjustments in its priorities and planned activities.

Or. en

Justification

The Commission should not be the only institution to address opinions to the EIT on its triennial working-programme as foreseen in the original article 14, paragraph 1, point a.



On the basis of the evaluation referred to in Article 15(2) the Commission - in close cooperation with the EIT - shall draw up a strategy document covering a period of between seven and ten years. That document shall define the EIT's long-term areas of activity and shall include a finance plan. No later than one year before the start of the period covered by the new

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financial framework the Commission shall submit the draft version of that document to the European Parliament and the Council for approval.

Or. cs

Justification

The EIT's longer-term character and objectives must be clearly spelt out and its long-term areas of activity must be accurately delineated.



Article 14aStrategic Innovation Agenda

1. The Commission shall draw up a proposal for a Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) on the basis of a draft provided by the EIT. 2. The SIA shall define long-term strategic areas for the EIT and shall include an assessment of its impact in the socio-economic priority fields which are likely to generate the best innovation added-value. The SIA shall take into account the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the EIT as referred to in Art. 15.3. The SIA shall include an estimate of financial needs and sources in view of the future operation, long-term development and funding of the EIT containing an indicative financial plan covering the period of the Financial Perspectives.4. The SIA shall be submitted by the Commission to the European Parliament, and the Council two years before the start of the next period of the FinancialPerspectives. The European Parliament and the Council shall, acting on the proposal from the Commission, adopt the

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SIA on the basis of the procedure laid down in Art. 251 of the Treaty.

Or. en

Justification

A more long term concept for the EIT is necessary. This would offer better certainty for planning while at the same time involving the European Parliament and Council in the planning of future activities and financing of the EIT.



2. Within five years from the date of adoption of this Regulation and every fouryears thereafter, the Commission shall make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent externalevaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

2. By the end of 2011 at the latest and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall initiate an evaluation of the EIT drawn up by independent external experts and concerned with examining how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

Or. cs

Justification

The EIT must carry out regular evaluations as stipulated in paragraph 1 of this article.



2. Within five years from the date of adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall

2. No later than 2011 and every five years after the entry into force of a new Financial Perspective, the Commission

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make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

shall carry out an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

Or. en

Justification

An early evaluation is essential. The budgetary authority must be fully informed on the findings.



2. Within five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

2. Within five years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the impact, effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

Or. en

Justification

The EIT must be assessed in terms of its positive influence in the European innovation fabric, and not only on its own success as institution.

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2. Within five years from the date of adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

2. Within five years from the date of adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall make public an evaluation of the EIT. This shall be based on an independent external evaluation, and shall examine how the EIT fulfils its mission. It shall cover all activities of the EIT and the KICs and shall examine the impact, the effectiveness, sustainability, efficiency and relevance of the activities pursued and their relation with Community policies. It shall take into account the views of stakeholders, at both European and national level.

Or. es

Justification

The EIT should be evaluated not only in terms of its success as an institution but also with regard to its positive influence on European innovation as a whole.



2a. The Commission shall forward the results of its evaluation, together with its opinion, to the European Parliament, the Council, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

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2a. The Commission shall forward the results of the evaluation, together with its own opinion on the implementation of this Regulation as well as appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation, to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Or. en

Justification

Like multi-annual Community programmes and actions the Commission shall suggest possible adaptations and changes of this regulation to Parliament and Council who will decide on them in codecision procedure



3a. The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament a cost benefit review of the EIT, in time to be taken into consideration before the next proposal for the financial perspectives.

Or. en

Justification

Its crucial to the give the EIT a solid financial basis. Therefore more clarity needs to be available when the next proposal for the financial perspectives will be drawn up.

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Article 15aTransitional provisions

Within a period of 24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the EIT shall select up to three KICs in cooperation with the Commission. One of those KICs should operate in the field of renewable energy and climate change.

Or. en

Justification

As the main objective of the EIT through the KICs is to promote innovation in the EU, the selection of the field of operation of a KIC has to be market oriented in an independent way and after proposals submitted by the Governing Board.

Amendment by David Hammerstein, Helga Trüpel on behalf of VERT/ALE Group


The indicative financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at EUR 308.7 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

The indicative financial envelope of Community funding of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at EUR 2 367.1 millionwhich is subject to an agreement by the budgetary authority in accordance with the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006, and in particular Points 14, 21 and 47 thereof. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority.

Or. en

Justification

Establishing the EIT without proper funding for the KICs will render the initiative useless. Either the Commission should come forward with a new proposal for an EIT with a proper budget and accompanied by a request for a revision of the financial perspectives to that end or the Council and Parliament, as the two arms of the budgetary authority, use this opportunity to negotiate such revision before adopting this regulation.

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Amendment by Göran Färm



The indicative financial envelope of Community funding of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at XXX which is subject to an agreement by the budgetary authority as provided for by the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

No more than three KICs may be established before an independent assessment of the EIT and its first KIC has been carried out. The Commission shall forward this assessment and its own opinion to the budgetary authority together with any proposals for amendments to this regulation. These first three KICs may use up no more than half of the allotted financial envelope before the assessment is carried out, so that any amendments to the legislation can have an effect on the remaining appropriations.

Or. xm

Justification

The EIT concept is as yet untested, which implies that it needs an early assessment before the budget is exhausted.



The indicative financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at EUR 308.7 million. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the

The indicative financial envelope for the implementation of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at EUR 308.7 million for the establishment of the EIT and 2 KICs. The

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budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

Or. en

Justification

Due to the limited amount of funds available, these funds' utility should be maximised by limiting them to the establishment of the Governing Board of the EIT and a maximum of two KICs to ensure that the latter can dispose of a credible budget.

Amendment by Giles Chichester, Angelika Niebler, Gunnar Hökmark, Den Dover, John Purvis, Herbert Reul



The indicative financial envelope of Community funding of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at EUR 200 million. This amount must not be taken from section 1 A of the financial perspective. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

Or. en

Justification

It is proposed that the EIT should start with a maximum of 2 or 3 KICs. Therefore less funding will be needed. Since the Commission tabled the EIT proposal after the adoption of the FP it proposes to finance the EIT by unallocated margins from budget section 1 A. This would affect well functioning Community programmes with a high absorption capacity which already are underfunded. Furthermore the IIA obliges the budgetary authority to ensure the availability of sufficient margins in each budget section. Therefore a funding mechanism similar to the European Globalisation Fund is suggested.



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The indicative financial envelope of Community funding of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at XXX. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

Or. en

Justification

Due to the fact that the Commission tabled the EIT proposal after the adoption of the financial perspective it proposes to finance the EIT by unallocated margins from budget section 1 A. This would affect well functioning Community programmes with a high absorption capacity which already at present are underfunded .Furthermore the Interinstitutional Agreement obliges the budgetary authority to ensure the availability of sufficient margins in each budget section




The indicative financial envelope of Community funding of this Regulation during the period of 6 years as from 1 January 2008 is set at XXX. The annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

Or. en

Justification

Since the Commission tabled the EIT proposal after the adoption of the FP it proposes to finance the EIT by unallocated margins from budget section 1 A. This would affect well functioning Community programmes with a high absorption capacity which already at present are underfunded Furthermore the IIA obliges the budgetary authority to ensure the availability of sufficient margins in each budget section. Therefore a funding mechanism similar to the European Globalisation Fund is suggested. Finally, the EU's share of funding for the EIT has to be agreed by the budgetary authority.

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9. Any substantial modification to the budget shall follow the same procedure.

9. Any substantial modification to the budget shall be subject to a decision of the budgetary authority.

Or. en

Justification

The budgetary authority's prerogatives must be ensured.



1. The EIT shall adopt its financial rules in accordance with Article 185(1) of Council Regulation 1605/2002. Due account shall be given to the need for adequate operational flexibility in order to enable the EIT to achieve its objectives and attract and retain private sector partners.

1. The Governing Board shall adopt the EIT’s financial rules in accordance with Article 185(1) of Council Regulation 1605/2002. Due account shall be given to the need for adequate operational flexibility in order to enable the EIT to achieve its objectives and attract and retain private sector partners.

Or. sl

Amendment by Lambert van Nistelrooij, Esther De Lange


3a. The EIT is subject to the same budgetary control rules as other EU agencies.

Or. en

Justification

hen EU funding is used to finance the EIT, the EIT has to be subject to EU funding rules.

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Amendment by Giles Chichester, Den Dover


Article 18aWithin a period of 24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the EIT shall select one KIC in cooperation with the Commission.Only after the first review of the regulation in accordance with article 15 may the Governing Board select additional KICs.

Or. en

Justification

It must be proven that the concept of the KICs is properly working and that the procedure and criteria for their selection are efficient before further KICs are created.



Review clause Transitional measuresFive years after the adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

1. In the course of the 18 months following the date upon which this Regulation is adopted the EIT/Governing Board shall –pursuant to Article 5 – take a decision concerning the establishment of pilot Knowledge and Innovation Communities and concerning the selection of the priority areas upon which the Knowledge and Innovation Communities' activities will be focused.

The Commission reports shall take account of the annual reports from the Governing Board provided for under article 14 and the external evaluations provided for under article 15.

2. On the basis of the evaluation carried out pursuant to Article 15, the Commission shall – in cooperation with the Governing Board – draw up a draft version of the initial strategy document defining the strategic areas for EIT activities, to include

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a finance plan covering a period of seven to ten years. The Commission shall submit that draft to the European Parliament and the Council by the end of 2012 at the latest.3. Only after the strategy document has been adopted pursuant to Article 20(2) may the Governing Board take a decision concerning the establishment of further Knowledge and Innovation Communities.

Or. cs

Justification

The evaluation of the EIT's activities must be specified in greater detail.



Five years after the adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

Four years after the adoption of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation, which shall be an opportunity for a wide-ranging assessment on the operational of the EIT and its success in meeting its targets.The report shall be based on an independent external assessment and shall examine in depth the operation and efficiency of the EIT, as well as any overlaps with other Community instruments and synergies with other existing instruments. The Commission shall make any appropriate proposals before the amendment of the regulation and for definitive decisions concerning the operation of the EIT.

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Five years after the entry into force of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and onthe operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation on the basis of an external evaluation of the operation of the EIT. This evaluation shall in particular asses the added-value of the EIT, its complementarity with existing national and community instruments to support education, research and innovation, as well as the realisation of its objectives as set out in article 3. On the basis of this evaluation, the Commissionshall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

Intellectual Property Rights should belong to those performing the RDT activities within the KICs. Any other solution will have a disincentive effect on the participation of excellent teams




Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation on the basis of an external evaluation of the operation of the EIT. This evaluation shall in particular asses the added-value of the EIT, its complementarity with existing national and community instruments to support education, research and innovation, as well as the realisation of its objectives as set out in article 3. On the basis of this evaluation, the Commissionshall make any appropriate proposals for the

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amendment of this Regulation.

Or. en




Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation on the basis of an external evaluation of the operation of the EIT. This evaluation shall in particular asses the added-value of the EIT, its complementarity with existing national and community instruments to support education, research and innovation, as well as the realisation of its objectives as set out in article 3. On the basis of this evaluation, the Commissionshall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

Or. en

Justification

A short-term and external evaluation, based on particular points, is crucial for the future of the EIT.



Five years after the entry into force of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of

Five years after the entry into force of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation. The report shall contain an

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this Regulation. assessment of the EIT's added value, its complementarity with existing programmes and instruments at European and national levels, as well as assessment of the EIT's contribution to the promotion of education, research and innovation.

Or. en



Five years after the adoption of this Regulation and every four years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation.

Five years after the adoption of this Regulation and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the implementation of this Regulation and on the operation of the EIT and shall make any appropriate proposals for the amendment of this Regulation. The report shall include an assessment of the added value of the EIT, its complementarity with existing national and Community programmes and initiatives, and the degree to which the EIT is helping to promote education, research and innovation.

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Justification

Strategic guidelines are drawn up every 10 years and confirmed by the European Parliament and the Council. On the basis of the strategic guidelines the EIT adopts a triennial work programme in accordance with Article 14(1)a. If the reporting by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council is to be effective it must be coordinated with the preparation of the strategic programme and the work programme.


Amendment 258Annex, article 1, point 1

1. The Governing Board shall consist both of 1. The Governing Board shall consist both of

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appointed members providing a balance between those with business experience andthose with academic/research experience(hereafter: ‘appointed members’) and members elected by and from among the innovation, research, academic, technical and administrative staff, students and doctoral candidates of the EIT and the KICs(hereafter ‘representative members’).

appointed members providing a balance between those with business experience,those with academic experience and those with research experience (hereafter: ‘appointed members’) and members elected by and from among the innovation, research, academic, technical and administrative staff, students and doctoral candidates of the EIT and the KICs (hereafter ‘representative members’).

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3. The Commission shall have regard to the balance between academic/research and business experience as well as to gender balance and an appreciation of the innovation, research and education environments across the Union.

3. The Commission shall have regard to the balance between academic, research and business experience as well as to gender balance and an appreciation of the innovation, research and education environments across the Union.

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Amendment 260Annex, article 2, point 2, point (a)

(a) approve the EIT strategy as enshrined in its triennial rolling work programme, its budget, its annual accounts and balance-sheet and its annual activity report on the basis of a proposal from the Director;

(a) approve the EIT's triennial rolling work programme;

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Amendment 261Annex, article 2, point 2, point (a)

(a) approve the EIT strategy as enshrined in its triennial rolling work programme, its budget, its annual accounts and balance-sheet and its annual activity report on the basis of a proposal from the Director;

(a) approve the triennial rolling workprogramme;

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Amendment 262Annex, article 2, point 2 a (new)

2a. approve a ten-year Strategic Development Programme;

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Amendment 263Annex, article 2, point 2 a (new)

2a. approve the 10-year strategic development programme;

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Amendment 264Annex, article 2, point 2 b (new)

2b. approve the budget, annual accounts and balance sheet and the annual activity report on the basis of a proposal from its Director;

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Amendment 265Annex, article 2, point 2, point (e)

(e) ensure continuing evaluation of the activities of KICs;

(e) ensure continuing evaluation of the activities of KICs on the basis of clear criteria known in advance;

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Amendment 266Annex, article 2, point 2, point (m a) (new)

(ma) promote the creation and operation of public-private partnerships;

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1. Subject to the outcomes of periodic evaluations and to the specificities of particular fields, a KIC shall normally have a time-frame of 7-15 years.

1. Subject to the outcomes of periodic evaluations and to the specificities of particular fields, a KIC shall be financed from the EIT budget for a period from seven up to a maximum of 10 years.

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2. The Governing Board may exceptionally decide to extend the operation of a KIC beyond the period initially set if this is the most appropriate way to achieve the objective of the EIT.

2. KICs may continue to use the EIT sign as a quality symbol after their financing from the EIT budget has ended. In that case they shall continue to be monitoredand evaluated by the Governing Board.

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