Regulation 2007/680 - General rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks

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  2. Key information
  3. Key dates
  4. Legislative text
  5. Original proposal
  6. Sources and disclaimer
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1.

Current status

This regulation was in effect from January  1, 2007 until December 31, 2013.

2.

Key information

official title

Regulation (EC) No 680/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2007 laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks
 
Legal instrument Regulation
Number legal act Regulation 2007/680
Original proposal COM(2004)475 EN
CELEX number83 32007R0680

3.

Key dates

Document 20-06-2007
Publication in Official Journal 22-06-2007; Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 13 Volume 001,OJ L 162, 22.6.2007
Effect 01-01-2007; Application See Art 20
12-07-2007; Entry into force Date pub. +20 See Art 20
End of validity 31-12-2013; Repealed by 32013R1316

4.

Legislative text

22.6.2007   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 162/1
 

REGULATION (EC) No 680/2007 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 20 June 2007

laying down general rules for the granting of Community financial aid in the field of the trans-European transport and energy networks

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 156 thereof,

Having regard to the Commission proposal,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),

After consulting the Committee of the Regions,

Acting in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),

Whereas:

 

(1)

The European Council of 15 and 16 March 2002 held in Barcelona underlined in its conclusions that strong and integrated energy and transport networks are the cornerstone of the European internal market and that better use of the existing networks and the completion of missing links will make it possible to increase effectiveness and competitiveness and to guarantee an appropriate level of quality and a reduction in saturation points and, therefore, better long-term viability. These needs fall within the framework of the strategy adopted by the Heads of State and Government at the European Council of 23 and 24 March 2000 held in Lisbon, which has been regularly referred to since then.
 

(2)

The European Council of 12 and 13 December 2003 held in Brussels approved European action for growth, calling on the Commission to redirect expenditure, if necessary, towards investments in physical capital, in particular investments in the infrastructure of the trans-European networks, the priority projects of which represent essential elements to strengthen the cohesion of the internal market.
 

(3)

Delays in the completion of effective trans-European connections, in particular cross-border sections, are likely to seriously handicap the competitiveness of the Union, the Member States and peripheral regions which would not, or would no longer, be able to profit fully from the beneficial effects of the internal market.
 

(4)

In Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (3), the cost of completing the trans-European transport network between 2007 and 2020 was estimated at EUR 600 billion. The investments necessary for the priority projects within the meaning of Annex III to that Decision alone account for almost EUR 160 billion for the period 2007 to 2013.
 

(5)

To achieve these goals, both the European Parliament and the Council have put forward the need to strengthen and adapt existing financial instruments through an increase in the level of Community co-financing by providing for the possibility of applying a higher Community co-financing rate, in particular for projects characterised by their cross-border nature, their transit function, or by the crossing of natural barriers.
 

(6)

In accordance with the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the ‘promotion of inland waterway transport “NAIADES”’ and having regard to the sustainable nature of inland waterways, inland waterways projects should receive special attention.
 

(7)

In its Resolution of 8 June 2005 on policy challenges and budgetary means of the enlarged Union 2007 to 2013 (4), the European Parliament underlined the strategic importance of transport networks for the completion of the internal market and for closer relations with candidate, pre-candidate and ‘ring of friends’ countries. Moreover, it also expressed its willingness to examine innovative financing instruments such as loan guarantees, European concessions, European loans...


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  • 1. 
    COM (2003)448 final of 23.7.2003

     
  • 2. 
    Regulation 1655/99

     
  • 3. 
    Figures taken from SEC(2003)1060, Scenarios, Traffic and Corridor Analysis of TEN-Transport (TEN STAC)

     
  • 4. 
    See chapter II of the Van Miert Report published on the Europa website as well as the document SEC(2003)1060 of 01.10.2003 Extended Impact Statement of the Proposal to Modify Decision EC 1692/96 on the Development of the trans-European transport network.

     
  • 5. 
    More than 65% of the TEN budget is allocated to rail projects, 20% to intelligent transport systems (ITS) such as rail interoperability or air traffic control. Particular stress is placed on the development of major cross-frontier projects for freight which benefit from financial assistance.

     
  • 6. 
    255MEUR has been added for the period 2004-2006 to allow for enlargement

     
  • 7. 
    Totally open for freight in 2007 and international passengers in 2010.

     
  • 8. 
    Decision EC 884/2004 of 30/04/2004

     
  • 9. 
    Regulation 807/2004 - 21/04/2004. O.J. L. 143 - 30/04/2004

     
  • 10. 
    The increased support rate also applies to priority projects in the energy sector

     
  • 11. 
    Endorsed the European Initiative for Growth.

     
  • 12. 
    Green Paper 'Towards a European strategy for the security of energy supply' COM(2000)769

     
  • 13. 
    Development of Energy Policy for the Enlarged EU, its Neighbours and Partner Countries, COM(2003)262

     
  • 14. 
    As indicated in 'The share of renewable energy in the EU' COM(2004)366

     
  • 15. 
    Decision 1254/96/EC, Decision No 1229/2003/EC

     
  • 16. 
    Mid-term evaluation of TEN-E programme, 2004

     
  • 17. 
    1996-2000: Structural funds, subventions for about EUR 2 billion; EIB, loans for approximately EUR 3 billion.

     
  • 18. 
    At least for the extra-EU parts of networks

     
  • 19. 
    Decision No 1229/2003/EC and proposed updates

     
  • 20. 
    Decision n°CE/1999/468 of 28 June 1999, OJ L 184 of 17 July 1999

     
  • 21. 
    Directive n° 2004/54 of 29/04/2004 , relating to safety in the tunnels.

     
  • 22. 
    SEC(2003)1369, of 10 December 2003

     
  • 23. 
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  • 24. 
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  • 26. 
    .....

     
  • 27. 
    O.J L 228 of 9/9/96 latest modified by Decision n° 884/2004/ EC , J.O L 167 of 30/04/2004 p.1

     
  • 28. 
    O.J L 176 of 12/07/2003, p.11

     
  • 29. 
    O.J L 228 of 23/9/95 p.1, latest modified by European Parliament and Council Regulation n°807/2004/EC O.J L143 of 30/04/2004 p. 46

     
  • 30. 
    All priority projects in the energy sector benefit from such rate whereas it only applies to crossborder or crossnatural sections in the transport sector.

     
  • 31. 
    OJ..L...

     
  • 32. 
    OJ, L 184 of 17/7/99 p.23

     
  • 33. 
    See p....of O.J ....relating to the Regulation on Satellite Navigation and Positioning (GALILEO)

     
  • 34. 
    Figures taken from SEC(2003)1060, Scenarios, Traffic and Corridor Analysis of TEN-Transport (TEN STAC)

     
  • 35. 
    COM (2003)448 final of 23.7.2003

     
  • 36. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 37. 
    COM (2001) 370 :
     
  • 38. 
    Trafic total :
     
  • 39. 
    Plus de 65% du budget RTE est alloué aux projets ferroviaires, 20% aux systèmes de transport intelligents (ITS) et innovants, tels que les systèmes d'interopérabilité dans le domaine ferroviaire ou de la navigation aérienne. Un accent particulier est également mis sur le développement de grands projets transfrontaliers à vocation fret qui bénéficient d'une assurance des financements.

     
  • 40. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 41. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 42. 
    COM (2003)448 final of 23.7.2003

     
  • 43. 
    Regulation 1655/99

     
  • 44. 
    Figures taken from SEC(2003)1060, Scenarios, Traffic and Corridor Analysis of TEN-Transport (TEN STAC)

     
  • 45. 
    See chapter II of the Van Miert Report published on the Europa website as well as the document SEC(2003)1060 of 01.10.2003 Extended Impact Statement of the Proposal to Modify Decision EC 1692/96 on the Development of the trans-European transport network.

     
  • 46. 
    More than 65% of the TEN budget is allocated to rail projects, 20% to intelligent transport systems (ITS) such as rail interoperability or air traffic control. Particular stress is placed on the development of major cross-frontier projects for freight which benefit from financial assistance.

     
  • 47. 
    255MEUR has been added for the period 2004-2006 to allow for enlargement

     
  • 48. 
    Totally open for freight in 2007 and international passengers in 2010.

     
  • 49. 
    Decision EC 884/2004 of 30/04/2004

     
  • 50. 
    Regulation 807/2004 - 21/04/2004. O.J. L. 143 - 30/04/2004

     
  • 51. 
    The increased support rate also applies to priority projects in the energy sector

     
  • 52. 
    Endorsed the European Initiative for Growth.

     
  • 53. 
    Green Paper 'Towards a European strategy for the security of energy supply' COM(2000)769

     
  • 54. 
    Development of Energy Policy for the Enlarged EU, its Neighbours and Partner Countries, COM(2003)262

     
  • 55. 
    As indicated in 'The share of renewable energy in the EU' COM(2004)366

     
  • 56. 
    Decision 1254/96/EC, Decision No 1229/2003/EC

     
  • 57. 
    Mid-term evaluation of TEN-E programme, 2004

     
  • 58. 
    1996-2000: Structural funds, subventions for about EUR 2 billion; EIB, loans for approximately EUR 3 billion.

     
  • 59. 
    At least for the extra-EU parts of networks

     
  • 60. 
    Decision No 1229/2003/EC and proposed updates

     
  • 61. 
    Decision n°CE/1999/468 of 28 June 1999, OJ L 184 of 17 July 1999

     
  • 62. 
    Directive n° 2004/54 of 29/04/2004 , relating to safety in the tunnels.

     
  • 63. 
    SEC(2003)1369, of 10 December 2003

     
  • 64. 
    OJ, C....

     
  • 65. 
    OJ, C....

     
  • 66. 
    OJ C....

     
  • 67. 
    .....

     
  • 68. 
    O.J L 228 of 9/9/96 latest modified by Decision n° 884/2004/ EC , J.O L 167 of 30/04/2004 p.1

     
  • 69. 
    O.J L 176 of 12/07/2003, p.11

     
  • 70. 
    O.J L 228 of 23/9/95 p.1, latest modified by European Parliament and Council Regulation n°807/2004/EC O.J L143 of 30/04/2004 p. 46

     
  • 71. 
    All priority projects in the energy sector benefit from such rate whereas it only applies to crossborder or crossnatural sections in the transport sector.

     
  • 72. 
    OJ..L...

     
  • 73. 
    OJ, L 184 of 17/7/99 p.23

     
  • 74. 
    See p....of O.J ....relating to the Regulation on Satellite Navigation and Positioning (GALILEO)

     
  • 75. 
    Figures taken from SEC(2003)1060, Scenarios, Traffic and Corridor Analysis of TEN-Transport (TEN STAC)

     
  • 76. 
    COM (2003)448 final of 23.7.2003

     
  • 77. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 78. 
    COM (2001) 370 : ' La politique européenne des transports à l'horizon 2010 : l'heure des choix '

     
  • 79. 
    Trafic total :
     
  • 80. 
    Plus de 65% du budget RTE est alloué aux projets ferroviaires, 20% aux systèmes de transport intelligents (ITS) et innovants, tels que les systèmes d'interopérabilité dans le domaine ferroviaire ou de la navigation aérienne. Un accent particulier est également mis sur le développement de grands projets transfrontaliers à vocation fret qui bénéficient d'une assurance des financements.

     
  • 81. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 82. 
    Pour plus d'informations, voir le document d'orientation séparé.

     
  • 83. 
    Deze databank van de Europese Unie biedt de mogelijkheid de actuele werkzaamheden (workflow) van de Europese instellingen (Europees Parlement, Raad, ESC, Comité van de Regio's, Europese Centrale Bank, Hof van Justitie enz.) te volgen. EURlex volgt alle voorstellen (zoals wetgevende en begrotingsdossiers) en mededelingen van de Commissie, vanaf het moment dat ze aan de Raad of het Europees Parlement worden voorgelegd.
     
  • 84. 
    EUR-lex provides an overview of the proposal, amendments, citations and legality.