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On the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova

Document INTA-PA-766713 · COM(2024)0469 – C100127/2024 – 2024/0258(COD)

Kind: Opinion parliamentary committee draft INTA-PA-766713
Date: 27 November 2024
Committee: Committee on International Trade
Rapporteur: Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski
Dossier: 2024/0258(COD)

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Reference: COM(2024)0469 – C100127/2024 – 2024/0258(COD)

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The draft opinion proposes amendments to the proposed regulation establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, focusing on strengthening economic criteria and market economy requirements. It adds references to building a functioning market economy, improving SME support, reducing state enterprise dominance, and enhancing economic integration with the EU single market. The amendments also emphasize regulatory approximation, market access liberalization, and alignment with EU climate goals.

Position. The Committee on International Trade proposes amendments to strengthen the economic aspects of the proposed regulation, particularly by adding explicit references to building a functioning market economy and enhancing economic integration with the EU.

Key points

Adds that the Facility should help Moldova fulfil the economic criteria of building a functioning market economy capable of coping with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU.
Specifies that progressive integration into the single market should be based on opportunities offered by the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, to prepare Moldova for accession.
Includes building a functioning market economy in the list of fundamentals of the enlargement process.
Replaces the objective on accelerating transition with support for building a functioning market economy, stabilizing investment environment, improving growth potential, reducing state-owned enterprise dominance, and supporting SMEs.
Adds regulatory approximation and market access liberalisation to foster economic integration with the single market.
Changes the objective on connectivity to improve sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks.
Adds that Moldova should accelerate its transition toward a sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, with support to reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Clarifies that support from the Facility is complementary to other Union programmes, including macro-financial assistance, and ensures no duplication.
Requires the Reform Agenda to reflect assessments on the existence of a functioning market economy and capacity to cope with competitive pressure.
Adds that explanations of measures should include how they strengthen a functioning market economy.

Who is affected

The Republic of Moldova, as the recipient of the Facility, will need to implement reforms to build a functioning market economy.
Moldovan businesses, especially SMEs, may benefit from improved support and integration into the EU single market.

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Short justification

As a result of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine and persistent efforts to destabilise the country, the Republic of Moldova has faced unprecedented challenges to its macroeconomic stability, democratic development and social cohesion in recent years.

Despite these challenges, Moldova has shown commendable resolve and persistence in bringing itself closer to the European Union socially, politically, and economically. Moldova is an important partner for the EU and was granted candidate country status in June 2022. Moldova’s accession to the European Union is of high importance for the stability of Europe.

In order to fulfil EU accession requirements Moldova has to undergo reforms in a wide range of sectors, including economic reforms. The economic reforms are closely intertwined with social and political aspects and have the potential to act as a catalyst and enabler for other relevant social and democratic reforms.

The Reform and Growth Facility responds to the European Parliament’s calls for greater financial support to the Republic of Moldova, to support the country in its EU accession process and promote its economic convergence with the EU. The Facility will mobilise investments in key areas such as infrastructure, energy, the green and digital transitions, education and skills development.

The Commission proposal lays out a roadmap of how EU financial assistance can have a transformative impact on Moldova’s development. However, the rapporteur believes that a more visible strengthening of economic aspects in key areas of the document will be beneficial. In line with the fundamentals of Moldova’s accession process to the EU and the Copenhagen criteria, the rapporteur suggests clearly outlining the necessary condition of building a functioning market economy capable of coping with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU into the document.

High inflation, a persistent trade deficit, corruption and weak institutions, poor governance practices, lack of economic diversification, and overreliance on the primary sector have all been identified as complex challenges inhibiting Moldova’s economic potential. Addressing these challenges should be among the Reform and Growth Facility’s objectives in order to strengthen Moldova’s capacity on all levels.

These include but are not limited to: support for SMEs, diversification of the economy, reducing dependency on state enterprises, liberalisation of market access, enforced oversight in the private sector, addressing structural weaknesses, reducing the fiscal deficit, broadening the tax base, and promoting a more innovative and dynamic business environment. By enhancing the economic aspects of the proposal, we can ensure that the financial resources allocated for Moldova’s development and capacity building are effectively used across all dimensions.

AMENDMENTS

The Committee on International Trade submits the following to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Budgets, as the committees responsible:

Amendment 1

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives.	Amendment(13) In addition to boosting socio-economic convergence, the Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to the fundamentals of the enlargement process including rule of law, fundamental rights, inter alia, the rights of refugees, of persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It should also improve the functioning of democratic institutions and public administrations; public procurement, state aid control and public finance management; the fight against all forms of corruption and organised crime; quality education and training as well as employment policies; the country’s green transition, climate and environmental objectives. It should also help Moldova fulfil the economic criteria of building a functioning market economy capable of coping with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU.

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Amendment 2

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market;	Amendment(b) support progressive integration of Moldova into the Union single market, based on the opportunities offered by the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area, to prepare Moldova for accession;

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Amendment 3

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons;	Amendment(a) further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law and fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions, including de-polarisation, public administration and fulfil the economic criteria; this includes promoting an independent judiciary, reinforcing security and stability, strengthening the fight against fraud and all forms of corruption, including high-level corruption and nepotism, organised crime, cross-border crime and money laundering as well as terrorism financing, tax evasion and tax fraud, tax avoidance; increasing compliance with international law; strengthening freedom and independence of media and academic freedom; combating hate speech; enabling an environment for civil society, fostering social dialogue; promoting gender equality, gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women and girls, non-discrimination and tolerance, to ensure and strengthen respect for the rights of refugees and persons belonging to minorities, including national minorities and Roma, as well as rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; building a functioning market economy capable of coping with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU;

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Amendment 4

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(f) accelerate the transition of Moldova to sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, and to a stable investment environment and reduce its strategic dependency;	Amendment(f) support Moldova in building a functioning market economy, that is capable of withstanding competitive market pressures of the Union single market, stabilizing the investment environment and improving its growth potential, including by promoting public and private investments, especially in infrastructure; reducing strategic dependencies; ensuring energy security; reducing the dominance of state-owned enterprises in the economy; supporting the integration of local business in global value chains and improving the support for SMEs; gradually reducing the fiscal deficit and broadening the tax base; developing a more dynamic business environment; and strengthening labour market opportunities;

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Amendment 5

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(g) foster economic integration of Moldova with the Union single market, in particular through increased trade and investment flows, and resilient value chains;	Amendment(g) foster economic integration of Moldova with the Union single market, in particular through regulatory approximation, market access liberalisation, increased trade and investment flows, improved connectivity, and resilient value chains;

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Amendment 6

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point h

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(h) support enhanced integration with the Union single market through improved and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact;	Amendment(h) improve and sustainable connectivity in line with trans-European networks to reinforce good neighbourly relations, as well as people-to-people contact;

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Amendment 7

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point i

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(i) accelerate the inclusive and sustainable green transition to climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle;	Amendment(i) accelerate Moldova’s transition toward a sustainable, climate-neutral and inclusive economy, and support its capacity to reach climate neutrality by 2050, in accordance with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s Green Deal and covering all economic sectors, particularly energy, including the transition towards a de-carbonised, climate-neutral, climate-resilient and circular economy, while ensuring that investments respect the ‘do no significant harm’ principle;

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Amendment 8

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 – paragraph 4

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission4. Support from the Facility shall be additional and complementary to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments. Activities eligible for funding under this Regulation may receive support from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost and that appropriate oversight and budget control is ensured. The Commission shall ensure complementarities and synergies between the Facility and other Union programmes, with a view to avoiding the duplication of assistance and double funding.	Amendment4. Support from the Facility shall be additional and complementary to the support provided under other Union programmes and instruments, including the Union’s macro-financial assistance to Moldova. Activities eligible for funding under this Regulation may receive support from other Union programmes and instruments provided that such support does not cover the same cost and that appropriate oversight and budget control is ensured. The Commission shall ensure complementarities and synergies between the Facility and other Union programmes, especially the macro-financial assistance, with a view to avoiding the duplication of assistance and double funding.

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Amendment 9

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 2

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission2. The Reform Agenda shall provide an overarching framework to achieve the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3, setting out the reforms to be undertaken by Moldova, as well as investment areas. The Reform Agenda shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms through a comprehensive and coherent package. In the areas of the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law, the fight against corruption, including high-level corruption, fundamental rights and the freedom of expression, the Reform Agendas shall reflect the assessments in the enlargement policy framework.	Amendment2. The Reform Agenda shall provide an overarching framework to achieve the general and specific objectives set out in Article 3, setting out the reforms to be undertaken by Moldova, as well as investment areas. The Reform Agenda shall comprise measures for the implementation of reforms through a comprehensive and coherent package. In the areas of the fundamentals of the enlargement process, including the rule of law, the fight against corruption, including high-level corruption, fundamental rights and the freedom of expression, as well as the existence of a functioning market economy and the capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the Union, the Reform Agendas shall reflect the assessments in the enlargement policy framework.

Or. en

Amendment 10

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c

Amendment: Text proposed by the Commission and Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission	Amendment
Text proposed by the Commission(c) an explanation of how the measures are expected to further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process as referred to in Article 3(2), point (n), including the rule of law, fundamental rights and the fight against corruption;	Amendment(c) an explanation of how the measures are expected to further strengthen the fundamentals of the enlargement process as referred to in Article 3(2), point (n), including the rule of law, fundamental rights, the fight against corruption and a functioning market economy;

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