Activities of Mark DEMESMAEKER
Plenary speeches (345)
China, notably the situation of religious and ethnic minorities NL
Brunei NL
Debate with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš, on the Future of Europe (debate) NL
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate) NL
Promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (debate) NL
Road infrastructure safety management (debate) NL
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (debate) NL
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles (debate) NL
Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) (debate) NL
Five years of illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation (debate) NL
Discontinuing seasonal changes of time (debate) NL
Recent developments on the Dieselgate scandal (debate) NL
Human rights situation in Kazakhstan NL
Iran, notably the case of human rights defenders NL
Situation in Nicaragua (debate) NL
2018 Report on Turkey (debate) NL
Azerbaijan, notably the case of Mehman Huseynov NL
Sudan NL
Debate with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, on the Future of Europe (debate) NL
Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides (debate) NL
Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides (debate) NL
Use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road (debate) NL
Autonomous driving in European transport (short presentation) NL
EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (debate) NL
Establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) (debate) NL
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (debate) NL
Vietnam, notably the situation of political prisoners NL
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (debate) NL
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (debate) NL
Situation in the Sea of Azov (debate) NL
2018 UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice, Poland (COP24) - 14th meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP14) (debate) NL
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (debate) NL
Deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 97 NL
Mass arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and Kazakhs in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region NL
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles (debate) NL
Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines in relation to the situation in Chechnya NL
Implementation of the Plant Protection Products Regulation (debate) NL
Cambodia, notably the case of Kem Sokha NL
Myanmar, notably the case of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo (RC-B8-0371/2018, B8-0371/2018, B8-0374/2018, B8-0376/2018, B8-0379/2018, B8-0380/2018, B8-0381/2018, B8-0382/2018) NL
A European Strategy for Plastics in a circular economy - Options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation (debate) NL
Europe on the Move: an agenda for the future of mobility in the EU (debate) NL
Burundi (debate) NL
Russia, notably the case of Ukrainian political prisoner Oleg Sentsov NL
Closure of the EU ivory market to combat poaching (debate) NL
Presentation of the annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the EU's policy on the matter (debate) NL
EU-NATO relations (debate) NL
Further macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (debate) NL
Common rules in the field of civil aviation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (debate) NL
Situation of imprisoned EU-Iranian dual nationals in Iran NL
Odometer manipulation in motor vehicles: revision of the EU legal framework (debate) NL
Action Plan on alternative fuels infrastructure (debate) NL
Debate with the Prime Minister of Portugal, António Costa, on the Future of Europe (debate)
Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová (debate) NL
Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the European Commission (debate) NL
Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles and driving licences (debate) NL
Russia, the case of Oyub Titiev and the Human Rights Center Memorial NL
Executions in Egypt NL
Decision adopted on the EU Enlargement Strategy - Western Balkans (debate) NL
Current human rights situation in Turkey - Situation in Afrin, Syria (debate) NL
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate) NL
The cases of human rights activists Wu Gan, Xie Yang, Lee Ming-cheh, Tashi Wangchuk and the Tibetan monk Choekyi NL
Democratic Republic of Congo NL
Decision on the Strategy on Plastics (debate) NL
Situation in Iran (debate) NL
Order of business NL
Freedom of expression in Vietnam, notably the case of Nguyen Van Hoa NL
Objection to an implementing act: Use of phosphoric acid – phosphates – di – tri – and polyphosphates (E 338-452) in frozen vertical meat spits (B8-0666/2017) NL
Situation of the Rohingya people (debate) NL
Iran nuclear deal (debate) NL
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (debate) NL
Situation in Yemen (debate) NL
Terrorist attacks in Somalia NL
Decision adopted on the second Mobility Package (debate) NL
Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) (debate) NL
Russian ban - EU fruit and vegetable sector (debate) NL
Eastern Partnership: November 2017 Summit (debate) NL
Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (debate) NL
Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation (debate) NL
Saving lives: boosting car safety in the EU (debate) NL
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance NL
CE marked fertilising products (debate) NL
The cases of Crimean Tatar leaders Akhtem Chiygoz, Ilmi Umerov and the journalist Mykola Semena NL
Laos, notably the cases of Somphone Phimmasone, Lod Thammavong and Soukane Chaithad NL
State of the Union (debate) NL
Dieselgate: strengthening EU environment, health, consumer rights standards in connection to recent actions by Member States, including Germany and Austria (topical debate) (Article 153a) NL
Fipronil scandal: how to improve the EU rapid alert system for food and feed (debate) NL
Turkey-EU relationship (debate) NL
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (debate) NL
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (debate) NL
Whale hunting in Norway (debate) NL
2016 Report on Turkey (debate) NL
Taxation of ports (debate) NL
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (debate) NL
Glyphosate and authorisation procedures (debate) NL
Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (debate) NL
Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina NL
Road transport in the European Union (debate) NL
Implementation of the Council's LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia (debate) NL
Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety (debate) NL
Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors NL
Belarus NL
Third countries whose nationals are subject to or exempt from a visa requirement: Ukraine (debate) NL
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) NL
Medical devices - In vitro diagnostic medical devices (debate) NL
Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea NL
An integrated EU policy for the Arctic (debate) NL
End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment - Landfill of waste - Waste - Packaging and packaging waste (debate) NL
Executions in Kuwait and Bahrain NL
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate) NL
Rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Gabon (debate) NL
Central African Republic NL
Situation in Burundi NL
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (debate) NL
The case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China NL
Situation of the Guarani-Kaiowá in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso do Sul NL
The case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia NL
Situation in Syria (B8-1123/2016, RC-B8-1249/2016, B8-1249/2016, B8-1250/2016, B8-1251/2016, B8-1252/2016, B8-1253/2016, B8-1254/2016, B8-1255/2016) NL
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2015 (A8-0331/2016 - Notis Marias) NL
New opportunities for small transport businesses (A8-0304/2016 - Dominique Riquet) NL
Situation in Belarus (RC-B8-1232/2016, B8-1232/2016, B8-1233/2016, B8-1234/2016, B8-1237/2016, B8-1238/2016, B8-1239/2016, B8-1240/2016) NL
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (debate) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 : Renewing the approval of the active substance bentazone (B8-1228/2016) NL
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking (debate) NL
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Ukraine and Europol (A8-0342/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) NL
Increasing the effectiveness of development cooperation (A8-0322/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL
EU-Turkey relations (debate) NL
EU-Turkey relations (debate) NL
EU strategic communication to counteract anti-EU propaganda by third parties (debate) NL
Situation in Belarus (debate) NL
Situation of journalists in Turkey (debate) NL
Trans fats (debate) NL
EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (debate) NL
Rwanda: the case of Victoire Ingabire NL
Sudan NL
2016 UN Climate change Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco (COP22) (B8-1043/2016) NL
Implementation of the Food Contact Materials Regulation (A8-0237/2016 - Christel Schaldemose) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Placing on the market of genetically modified maize Bt11 seeds (B8-1083/2016) NL
Situation in Syria (debate) NL
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (debate) NL
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment (debate) NL
Conclusion on behalf of the EU of the Paris Agreement adopted under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (Giovanni La Via (A8-0280/2016)) NL
Key objectives for the CITES CoP17 meeting in Johannesburg (B8-0987/2016) NL
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) NL
EU Trust Fund for Africa: implications for development and humanitarian aid (A8-0221/2016 - Ignazio Corrao) NL
Situation in Turkey (debate) NL
Bahrain NL
Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas NL
71st session of the UN General Assembly (A8-0146/2016 - Andrey Kovatchev) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Permitted health claims made on foods (B8-0842/2016) NL
Programme of activities of the Slovak Presidency (debate) NL
Japan's decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season (B8-0853/2016, B8-0853/2016, B8-0855/2016, B8-0862/2016, B8-0863/2016) NL
A global strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (debate) NL
New initiatives related to the Middle East Peace Process (debate) NL
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2015 (debate) NL
Emission limits for non-road mobile machinery (A8-0276/2015 - Elisabetta Gardini) NL
The fight against trafficking in human beings in the EU's external relations (A8-0205/2016 - Barbara Lochbihler) NL
Massacres in eastern Congo (debate) NL
Vietnam NL
Endocrine disruptors: state of play following the Court judgment of 16 December 2015 (RC-B8-0733/2016, B8-0733/2016, B8-0734/2016, B8-0735/2016, B8-0736/2016, B8-0737/2016, B8-0738/2016) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of GMO maize Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604 x GA21 (B8-0732/2016) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: placing on the market of a genetically modified carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L., line SHD-27531-4) (B8-0731/2016) NL
Decision of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey to lift the parliamentary immunity of 138 members (debate) NL
Japan's decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season (debate) NL
2015 Report on policy coherence for development (A8-0165/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (A8-0169/2016 - Maria Heubuch) NL
Peace Support Operations - EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (A8-0158/2016 - Geoffrey Van Orden) NL
Situation in Bangladesh (debate) NL
Endocrine disruptors: state of play following the Court judgment of 16 December 2015 (debate) NL
Endocrine disruptors: state of play following the Court judgment of 16 December 2015 (debate) NL
Crimean Tatars NL
Gambia NL
Mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for certain foods (B8-0545/2016) NL
Mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for certain foods (debate) NL
Preparation of the World Humanitarian Summit (debate) NL
Follow-up and state of play of the Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (debate) NL
Attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law (B8-0488/2016, B8-0488/2016, B8-0489/2016, B8-0490/2016, B8-0491/2016, B8-0492/2016, B8-0493/2016) NL
Attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law (debate) NL
Nigeria NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (B8-0439/2016) NL
2015 Report on Turkey (debate) NL
The EU in a changing global environment - a more connected, contested and complex world (debate) NL
Counterterrorism following the recent terrorist attacks (debate) NL
Democratic Republic of the Congo NL
Veterinary medicinal products (A8-0046/2016 - Françoise Grossetête) NL
Tobacco agreement (PMI agreement) (B8-0311/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0314/2016, B8-0315/2016, B8-0316/2016, B8-0317/2016) NL
Situation in Eritrea (debate) NL
Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments (A8-0006/2016 - Marc Tarabella) NL
Introduction of compatible systems for the registration of pet animals across Member States (RC-B8-0251/2016, B8-0251/2016, B8-0252/2016, B8-0253/2016, B8-0254/2016, B8-0256/2016) NL
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016) NL
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2016 - Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (debate) NL
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance NL
Human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Authorisation of genetically modified soybean FG72 (B8-0133/2016) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 on emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (B8-0040/2016) NL
Situation in Libya (debate) NL
Mid-term review of the EU biodiversity strategy (debate) NL
Ethiopia NL
North Korea NL
Objection to delegated act on the specific compositional and information requirements for processed cereal-based food and baby food (B8-0067/2016) NL
Situation in the South East of Turkey (debate) NL
Colombian peace process (debate) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 on emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (debate) NL
Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty NL
Malaysia NL
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0344/2015 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603xT25 NL
Decision adopted on the Circular Economy package (debate) NL
Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul NL
A new animal welfare strategy for 2016-2020 (B8-1278/2015, B8-1278/2015, B8-1279/2015, B8-1280/2015, B8-1281/2015, B8-1282/2015, B8-1283/2015) NL
Recent terrorist attacks in Paris (debate) NL
Situation in Burundi (debate) NL
The role of the EU within the UN (A8-0308/2015 - Paavo Väyrynen) NL
Use of genetically modified food and feed (A8-0305/2015 - Giovanni La Via) NL
Novel foods (A8-0046/2014 - James Nicholson) NL
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (A8-0249/2015 - Julie Girling) NL
Situation in South Sudan (debate) NL
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (debate) NL
Situation in Ukraine (debate) NL
The mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks NL
The case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr NL
Lethal US led air strikes against Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan (debate) NL
Situation in Syria (debate) NL
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/002 DE/Adam Opel (A8-0273/2015 - Jens Geier) NL
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/003 BE/Ford Genk (A8-0272/2015 - Paul Rübig) NL
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/004 IT/Alitalia (A8-0274/2015 - Monika Vana) NL
Situation in Libya (debate) NL
The death penalty (debate) NL
Russia, in particular the cases of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentsov and Olexandr Kolchenko NL
Angola NL
The EU's role in the Middle East peace process (debate) NL
Cloning of animals kept and reproduced for farming purposes (debate) NL
Human rights and technology in third countries (A8-0178/2015 - Marietje Schaake) NL
Follow up to the European citizens' initiative Right2Water (A8-0228/2015 - Lynn Boylan) NL
Trade in seal products (debate) NL
Maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination following a nuclear accident (A8-0176/2015 - Esther Herranz García) NL
Cambodia's draft laws on NGOs and trade unions NL
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular the case of two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma NL
Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab NL
Evaluation of activities of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) (short presentation) NL
Programme of activities of the Luxembourg Presidency (debate) NL
Recent terrorist attacks (debate) NL
Annual report on Human Rights in the world in 2014 (debate) NL
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (debate) NL
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (debate) NL
Situation in Nepal after the earthquakes NL
Strategic military situation in the Black Sea Basin following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia (debate) NL
State of EU-Russia relations (debate) NL
Conclusion of the Doha amendment to the Kyoto Protocol - EU-Iceland agreement on Iceland participation in the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (debate) NL
Conclusion of the Doha amendment to the Kyoto Protocol - EU-Iceland agreement on Iceland participation in the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (debate) NL
EU development aid to Eritrea in the light of documented human rights abuses (debate) NL
Decision on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments - 2014/0014(COD) (B8-0362/2015) NL
Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu NL
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (debate) NL
Eastern Partnership summit (21-22 May) (debate) NL
Alcohol strategy (B8-0357/2015) NL
Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life (B8-0360/2015) NL
Death penalty in Indonesia (debate) NL
The case of Nadiya Savchenko NL
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (debate) NL
Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (debate) NL
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (A8-0025/2015 - Nils Torvalds) NL
Armenian genocide 100th anniversary (debate) NL
One-minute speeches (Rule 163) NL
Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine (debate) NL
Recent attacks and abductions by Daesh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians NL
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (debate) NL
Murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia (debate) NL
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2013 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) NL
Unstable situation in Libya and its consequences (debate) NL
Saudi Arabia: the case of Raif Badawi NL
Country of origin labelling for meat ingredients in processed food (B8-0097/2015) NL
Situation in Ukraine (debate) NL
Country of origin labelling for meat ingredients in processed food (debate) NL
Russia, in particular the case of Alexey Navalny NL
Kyrgyzstan: homosexual propaganda bill NL
Commission work programme 2015 (RC-B8-0001/2015, B8-0001/2015, B8-0007/2015, B8-0034/2015, B8-0035/2015, B8-0037/2015, B8-0038/2015, B8-0039/2015) NL
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (RC-B8-0036/2015, B8-0036/2015, B8-0040/2015, B8-0041/2015, B8-0042/2015, B8-0043/2015, B8-0044/2015, B8-0045/2015) NL
Situation in Ukraine (debate) (debate) NL
Situation in Egypt (debate) NL
Possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs (A8-0038/2014 - Frédérique Ries) NL
Situation in Libya (debate) NL
Persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela NL
Preparations for the European Council meeting (18-19 December 2014) (debate) NL
Proposal for a Council directive on laying down calculation methods and reporting requirements pursuant to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels (B8-0326/2014) NL
Recognition of Palestine statehood (RC-B8-0277/2014, B8-0277/2014, B8-0309/2014, B8-0310/2014, B8-0349/2014, B8-0357/2014, B8-0359/2014) NL
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (debate) NL
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (debate) NL
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (A8-0036/2014 - Pilar Ayuso) NL
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (debate) NL
Digital single market (RC-B8-0286/2014, B8-0286/2014, B8-0287/2014, B8-0288/2014) NL
Recognition of Palestine statehood (debate) NL
Peace process in Northern Ireland (debate) NL
Election of the Commission NL
Draft general budget of the European Union - 2015 financial year NL
Situation in Kobane and the threat of IS (debate) NL
EU-Ukraine association agreement, with the exception of the treatment of third country nationals legally employed as workers in the territory of the other party - EU-Ukraine association agreement, as regards the treatment of third country nationals legally employed as workers in the territory of the other party (debate) NL
Freedom of expression and assembly in Egypt NL
Situation in Ukraine (debate) NL
Situation in Ukraine (debate) NL
Russian pressure on Eastern Partnership countries and in particular destabilisation of eastern Ukraine (debate)
Enhancing worker mobility by improving the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights (A7-0188/2014 - Ria Oomen-Ruijten)
Posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (A7-0249/2013 - Danuta Jazłowiecka)
Reducing the consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags (A7-0174/2014 - Margrete Auken)
Invasive alien species (A7-0088/2014 - Pavel Poc)
Relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments (A7-0255/2014 - Carlo Casini)
Interinstitutional agreement on the transparency register (A7-0258/2014 - Roberto Gualtieri)
Main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy (Article 36 TEU) - EU comprehensive approach and coherence of EU external action (debate)
Reduction or elimination of customs duties on goods originating in Ukraine (debate)
Invasion of Ukraine by Russia (debate)
Implementation of the Single European Sky (A7-0095/2014 - Marian-Jean Marinescu)
2013 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Situation in Ukraine (debate)
Recommendation for a decision, pursuant to Rule 88(2) and (3) of the Rules of Procedure, on the draft Commission regulation concerning the country of origin or place of provenance for fresh, chilled, and frozen meat of swine, sheep, goats and poultry (B7-0087/2014)
Situation in Ukraine (debate)
Review of the Lithuanian Presidency (debate)
eHealth Action Plan 2012-2020 (A7-0443/2013 - Pilar Ayuso)
Regional branding (A7-0456/2013 - Eric Andrieu)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Food crisis, fraud in the food chain and the control thereof (short presentation)
Maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management (A7-0379/2013 - Gesine Meissner)
EU-Morocco Fisheries Partnership Agreement: protocol setting out fishing opportunities and financial contributions (A7-0417/2013 - Carmen Fraga Estévez)
Outcome of the Vilnius Summit and the future of the Eastern Partnership, in particular as regards Ukraine (debate)
CARS 2020: towards a strong, competitive and sustainable European car industry (short presentation)
Medical devices (A7-0324/2013 - Dagmar Roth-Behrendt)
Human rights in the Sahel region (A7-0325/2013 - Charles Tannock)
Recognition of professional qualifications and administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (debate)
Corruption in the public and private sectors: the impact on human rights in third countries (A7-0250/2013 - Ana Gomes)
Fuel quality directive and renewable energy directive (A7-0279/2013 - Corinne Lepage)
Situation in Syria (debate)
More efficient and cost-effective interpretation in the European Parliament (short presentation)
US NSA surveillance programme, surveillance bodies in various Member States and impact on EU citizens' privacy (debate)
Serious cross-border threats to health (debate)
One-minute speeches (Rule 150)
Parliament's calendar of part-sessions – 2014
Establishment of an evaluation mechanism to verify application of the Schengen acquis (A7-0215/2013 - Carlos Coelho)
Situation in Turkey (debate)
US Internet surveillance of EU citizens (NSA PRISM programme) (debate)
Food intended for infants and young children and food for special medical purposes (A7-0191/2013 - Frédérique Ries)
Situation of Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries (debate)
2012 progress report on Turkey (debate)
EU-China relations (debate)
Online consumer dispute resolution - Alternative consumer dispute resolution (debate)
Dialogue for a peaceful solution of the Kurdish issue in Turkey (debate)
Improving access to finance for SMEs (A7-0001/2013 - Philippe De Backer)
European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (short presentation)
Reports (2)
REPORT on a European strategy for plastics in a circular economy PDF (487 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT on the mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy PDF (479 KB) DOC (172 KB)
Shadow reports (25)
INTERIM REPORT on the draft Council and Commission decision on the conclusion by the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement establishing a Partnership between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Turkmenistan, of the other part PDF (181 KB) DOC (61 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Treaty establishing the Transport Community PDF (163 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/96/EC on road infrastructure safety management PDF (240 KB) DOC (106 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment PDF (1 MB) DOC (281 KB)
REPORT on deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the European Union: time to act! PDF (403 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2006/1/EC on the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road PDF (579 KB) DOC (88 KB)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on odometer manipulation in motor vehicles: revision of the EU legal framework PDF (338 KB) DOC (74 KB)
REPORT on the implementation of the 7th Environment Action Programme PDF (437 KB) DOC (72 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 87/217/EEC of the Council, Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directive 2009/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, Regulation (EU) No 1257/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directive 86/278/EEC and Council Directive 94/63/EC as regards procedural rules in the field of environmental reporting and repealing Council Directive 91/692/EEC PDF (579 KB) DOC (84 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1101/89, Regulations (EC) No 2888/2000 and (EC) No 685/2001 PDF (454 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT on initiative on resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety PDF (539 KB) DOC (113 KB)
REPORT on implementation of the Mining Waste Directive (2006/21/EC) PDF (428 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste PDF (1 MB) DOC (278 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste PDF (861 KB) DOC (125 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste PDF (1 MB) DOC (158 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment PDF (867 KB) DOC (122 KB)
REPORT on EU action plan against wildlife trafficking PDF (402 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on human rights and migration in third countries PDF (443 KB) DOC (84 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of a Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, of the other part, on a Framework Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the general principles for the participation of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Union programmes PDF (314 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy PDF (230 KB) DOC (174 KB)
REPORT on the EU’s new approach to human rights and democracy – evaluating the activities of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) since its establishment PDF (166 KB) DOC (93 KB)
RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL, THE COMMISSION AND THE EUROPEAN EXTERNAL ACTION SERVICE on the role of broadcasting media in projecting the EU and its values PDF (156 KB) DOC (80 KB)
REPORT on the eradication of torture in the world PDF (277 KB) DOC (147 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species PDF (626 KB) DOC (727 KB)
REPORT on corruption in the public and private sectors: the impact on human rights in third countries PDF (254 KB) DOC (147 KB)
Shadow opinions (13)
OPINION implementation report as regards Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport within and outside the EU
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services
OPINION on deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the European Union: Time to act!
OPINION on the European strategy on cooperative intelligent transport systems
OPINION on international ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 SDGs
OPINION on A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from requirement (Ukraine)
OPINION on implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with special regard to the Concluding Observations of the UN CRPD Committee
OPINION on the fight against trafficking in human beings in EU external relations
OPINION on transparency, accountability and integrity in the EU institutions
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on protective measures against pests of plants
Institutional motions (196)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on implementation of the circular economy package: options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation PDF (280 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Madagascar PDF (270 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine PDF (267 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on terrorist attacks in Somalia PDF (273 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) PDF (184 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy PDF (280 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on whale hunting in Norway PDF (175 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya, Russia PDF (153 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on implementation of the Council’s LGBTI Guidelines, particularly in relation to the persecution of (perceived) homosexual men in Chechnya PDF (267 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU strategy on Syria PDF (267 KB) DOC (46 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (278 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Venezuela PDF (168 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, the arrest of Alexei Navalny and other protestors PDF (158 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines – the case of Senator Leila M. De Lima PDF (156 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of Pastor Evan Mawarire and other cases of restriction of freedom of expression PDF (150 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Ukrainian prisoners in Russia and the situation in Crimea PDF (157 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (152 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Central African Republic PDF (162 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Indonesia, notably the case of Hosea Yeimo and Ismael Alua PDF (148 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (263 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Central African Republic PDF (267 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Indonesia: the cases of Hosea Yeimo and Ismael Alua, and the Governor of Jakarta PDF (264 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the cases of the Larung Gar Tibetan Buddhist Academy and Ilham Tohti PDF (163 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (166 KB) DOC (47 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU-Turkey relations PDF (275 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of conscience in Russia PDF (154 KB) DOC (48 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (157 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (289 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ildar Dadin, prisoner of consience in Russia PDF (268 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Guarani-Kaiowa in the Brazilian State of Mato Grosso PDF (256 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Gui Minhai, jailed publisher in China PDF (374 KB) DOC (49 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (259 KB) DOC (63 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on sign languages and professional sign language interpreters PDF (374 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (161 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (152 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of journalists in Turkey PDF (256 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul PDF (264 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the situation of Andy Hall PDF (153 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan PDF (167 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (291 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Thailand, notably the situation in Andy Hall PDF (259 KB) DOC (51 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Sudan PDF (410 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Rwanda, the case of Victoire Ingabire PDF (264 KB) DOC (50 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (289 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Philippines PDF (289 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Somalia PDF (295 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, in particular the situation of the Rohingya PDF (164 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of people with albinism in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (162 KB) DOC (86 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Myanmar, notably the situation of Rohingyas PDF (266 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of albinos in Africa, notably in Malawi PDF (260 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the massacres in eastern Congo PDF (279 KB) DOC (82 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the massacres in eastern Congo PDF (165 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tajikistan: situation of prisoners of conscience PDF (164 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam PDF (167 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia PDF (161 KB) DOC (87 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (160 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (176 KB) DOC (93 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on The Gambia PDF (163 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (158 KB) DOC (83 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Djibouti PDF (261 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Gambia PDF (271 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Crimean Tatars PDF (270 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law PDF (295 KB) DOC (87 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on attacks on hospitals and schools as violations of international humanitarian law PDF (179 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (167 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of human rights defenders PDF (162 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore PDF (159 KB) DOC (85 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (270 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the attack in Lahore PDF (284 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras, the situation of human rights defenders PDF (271 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo PDF (164 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (168 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (168 KB) DOC (88 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea PDF (163 KB) DOC (91 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo PDF (258 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Egypt, notably the case of Giulio Regeni PDF (260 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Kazakhstan PDF (269 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Eritrea PDF (259 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (157 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human rights situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (155 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by the so-called ‘ISIS/Daesh’ PDF (168 KB) DOC (94 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Libya PDF (162 KB) DOC (88 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of the missing book publishers in Hong Kong PDF (271 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Crimea, in particular of the Crimean Tatars PDF (266 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the systematic mass murder of religious minorities by ISIS PDF (354 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on North Korea PDF (159 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ethiopia PDF (166 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine PDF (166 KB) DOC (94 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 PDF (186 KB) DOC (124 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on North Korea PDF (267 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia PDF (259 KB) DOC (66 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine PDF (268 KB) DOC (77 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Colombian peace process PDF (162 KB) DOC (65 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Malaysia PDF (157 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (285 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa, potentially facing the death penalty PDF (287 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (303 KB) DOC (93 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Situation in the Maldives PDF (279 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Malaysia PDF (188 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ibrahim Halawa potentially facing the death penalty PDF (165 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement PDF (254 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (172 KB) DOC (61 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the political situation in Cambodia PDF (281 KB) DOC (78 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (286 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (292 KB) DOC (85 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cambodia PDF (142 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Afghanistan, in particular the killings in the province of Zabul PDF (148 KB) DOC (75 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the freedom of expression in Bangladesh PDF (141 KB) DOC (71 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the mass displacement of children in Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (158 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Thailand PDF (166 KB) DOC (84 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (170 KB) DOC (97 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the death penalty PDF (155 KB) DOC (81 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr PDF (159 KB) DOC (80 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr - Saudi citizen condemned to death PDF (148 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the displacement of children in Northern Nigeria as a result of Boko Haram attacks PDF (159 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Thailand PDF (147 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Central African Republic PDF (137 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (155 KB) DOC (85 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (154 KB) DOC (84 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Belarus PDF (254 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Azerbaijan PDF (138 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia - in particular the convictions of Eston Kohver, Oleg Sentzov, and Alexander Kolchenko PDF (143 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Angola PDF (151 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (146 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in particular the case of the two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (159 KB) DOC (89 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia’s draft laws on NGOs and trade unions PDF (153 KB) DOC (79 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (155 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (162 KB) DOC (86 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Situation of two Christian pastors in Sudan PDF (135 KB) DOC (62 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bahrain, in particular the case of Nabeel Rajab PDF (134 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in particular the case of two detained human rights activists Yves Makwambala and Fred Bauma PDF (140 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Cambodia: draft laws on the NGOs and trade unions PDF (144 KB) DOC (69 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Yemen PDF (264 KB) DOC (71 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (168 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal following the earthquakes PDF (178 KB) DOC (83 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (191 KB) DOC (87 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Nepal following the earthquakes PDF (137 KB) DOC (67 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Syria: situation in Palmyra and the case of Mazen Darwish PDF (138 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (145 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including the mass graves in Thailand PDF (138 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (140 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the plight of Rohingya refugees, including mass graves in Thailand PDF (127 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Swaziland, the case of human rights activists Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu PDF (126 KB) DOC (55 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe, the case of human rights defender Itai Dzamara PDF (130 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (136 KB) DOC (64 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (139 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (145 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the imprisonment of human and workers' rights activists in Algeria PDF (117 KB) DOC (50 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of the Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria PDF (123 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION The case of Nadiya Savchenko PDF (130 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in the Maldives PDF (136 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide PDF (127 KB) DOC (57 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide PDF (223 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (151 KB) DOC (76 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks and abductions by Da’esh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (150 KB) DOC (75 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia PDF (150 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (143 KB) DOC (70 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s priorities for the UN Human Rights Council in 2015 PDF (183 KB) DOC (104 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Tanzania, notably the issue of land grabbing PDF (123 KB) DOC (52 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan, including recent child abductions PDF (138 KB) DOC (68 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recent attacks and abductions by Da'esh in the Middle East, notably of Assyrians PDF (129 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Venezuela PDF (220 KB) DOC (54 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi: the case of Bob Rugurika PDF (138 KB) DOC (74 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the case of Mr Raif Badawi, Saudi Arabia PDF (141 KB) DOC (70 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, in particular the case of Mr Bob Rugurika PDF (121 KB) DOC (51 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (142 KB) DOC (66 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Russia, in particular the case of Alexei Navalny PDF (142 KB) DOC (72 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media PDF (131 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (150 KB) DOC (81 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack PDF (121 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Russia, in particular the case of Alexei Navalny PDF (150 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Turkey: recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against the media PDF (133 KB) DOC (53 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (249 KB) DOC (62 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan: the case of Dr Amin Mekki Medani PDF (144 KB) DOC (73 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Abeid PDF (144 KB) DOC (69 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela PDF (142 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, the case of Dr. Amin Mekki Medani PDF (134 KB) DOC (59 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Mauritania, in particular the case of Biram Dah Arbeid PDF (124 KB) DOC (54 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Persecution of the democratic opposition in Venezuela PDF (134 KB) DOC (60 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on recognition of Palestinian statehood PDF (120 KB) DOC (49 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws PDF (156 KB) DOC (72 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Iraq: kidnapping and mistreatment of women PDF (132 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Serbia: the case of accused war criminal Šešelj PDF (131 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Pakistan: blasphemy laws PDF (155 KB) DOC (61 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child PDF (159 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan PDF (148 KB) DOC (73 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan PDF (120 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights in Uzbekistan PDF (137 KB) DOC (68 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the closing-down of the NGO ‘Memorial’ (winner of the 2009 Sakharov Prize) in Russia PDF (146 KB) DOC (76 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on closing down of Memorial (Sakharov Prize 2009) in Russia PDF (136 KB) DOC (58 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the disappearance of 43 teachng students in Mexico PDF (128 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in Bangladesh PDF (137 KB) DOC (67 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Burundi, in particular the case of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa PDF (137 KB) DOC (64 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human rights violations in Bangladesh PDF (122 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Ukraine PDF (128 KB) DOC (60 KB)
Oral questions (19)
Protecting the EU's internal market and consumer rights from the negative implications of the illegal trade in companion animals PDF (50 KB) DOC (19 KB)
EU Pollinators Initiative PDF (45 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Monitoring framework for the circular economy PDF (44 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Monitoring framework for the circular economy PDF (43 KB) DOC (19 KB)
EU Pollinators Initiative PDF (192 KB) DOC (18 KB)
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU PDF (103 KB) DOC (18 KB)
The illegal trade in companion animals in the EU PDF (104 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Monitoring framework for the circular economy PDF (190 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Monitoring framework for the circular economy PDF (190 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation PDF (189 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation PDF (191 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Action Plan for nature, people and the economy PDF (105 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) PDF (103 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) PDF (105 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Whale hunting in Norway PDF (105 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Impunity of Francoist crimes in the Spanish state PDF (196 KB) DOC (27 KB)
A new animal welfare strategy for 2016-2020 PDF DOC
Commission's answers to Written Questions PDF DOC
Funding for political advocacy NGOs in the Arab-Israeli conflict PDF DOC
Written explanations (107)
Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector (A8-0206/2018 - Merja Kyllönen) NL
De scheidslijn Oost- versus West-Europa heeft ertoe geleid dat er op het gehele “Mobility Package I” geen eensgezinde positie van het Parlement is ontstaan. Voor een dergelijk belangrijke materie is dit betreurenswaardig, en dit is het gevolg van de uitzondering van de transportsector van de reeds eerder goedgekeurde herziening van de algemene detacheringsregels – hetgeen de N-VA betreurt.Over het algemeen is de N-VA-delegatie tevreden dat in het bijzonder de vestigingseisen voor vervoersondernemingen in de strijd tegen postbusondernemingen worden aangescherpt, cabotage niet verder wordt geliberaliseerd, de slimme tachograaf versneld wordt ingevoerd, en dat er is gestemd voor het meest werkbare compromis inzake rij- en rusttijden. Desalniettemin blijft het jammer dat we niet verder konden gaan in het creëren van een gelijk speelveld voor transportondernemingen. Onder de nieuwe regels worden – in de praktijk vaak onduidelijk af te bakenen of te controleren – vervoerssituaties uitgesloten van de detacheringsregels. Gelijk loon voor gelijk werk blijft ons strijdpunt. Zolang we dit niet afdwingen, zullen we sociale dumping en oneerlijke concurrentie niet uitroeien. Ook de afkoelperiode voor cabotage zet de Vlaamse transportsector op een concurrentienadeel t.o.v. onze buurlanden. We hopen dat dit later in de onderhandelingen met de Raad nog uit de tekst zal verdwijnen.
Decision establishing a European Peace Facility (A8-0157/2019 - Hilde Vautmans) NL
De N-VA-delegatie heeft voor dit verslag gestemd omdat wij de aanbeveling steunen om door middel van de Europese vredesfaciliteit meer synergieën en efficiëntie te bewerkstelligen voor de operationele financiering van het extern optreden dat niet kan worden gefinancierd uit de Uniebegroting. Wij steunen ook de vervanging van het Athena-mechanisme en de Vredesfaciliteit voor Afrika door deze Europese vredesfaciliteit. Wij delen daarentegen niet de in dit verslag vervatte overweging dat het externe optreden van de EU niet aangewend mag worden voor “migratiebeheer”.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Genetically modified soybean MON 87751 (MON-87751-7) (B8-0216/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd ingekaderd moet worden in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Genetically modified maize 1507 x NK603 (DAS-Ø15Ø7-1 x MON-ØØ6Ø3-6) (B8-0217/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd ingekaderd moet zijn in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Post-Arab Spring: way forward for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (A8-0077/2019 - Brando Benifei) NL
De N-VA-delegatie heeft voor dit verslag gestemd omdat we achter de ambitie staan om het EU-beleidskader voor de landen van de Arabische lente grondig te hervormen. Gelet op het feit dat de uitdaging van de migratie- en vluchtelingenstromen van en via de Maghreb en de Masjrak slechts doeltreffend aangepakt kan worden door samen te werken met de MONA-landen, delen wij evenwel niet de in paragraaf 20 geuite bezorgdheid over de mogelijke instrumentalisering van het buitenlands beleid van de EU als “migratiebeheer”.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8, Rf3 and Ms8 × Rf3 (B8-0073/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het betrokken ggo niet om de volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en "evidence-based" beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van het EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding ("integrated pest management") essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize 5307 (SYN-Ø53Ø7-1) (B8-0074/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het betrokken ggo niet om de volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en "evidence-based" beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van het EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding ("integrated pest management") essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize MON 87403 (MON-874Ø3-1) (B8-0075/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het betrokken ggo niet om de volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en "evidence-based" beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van het EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding ("integrated pest management") essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 × MON 15985 (B8-0076/2019) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het betrokken ggo niet om de volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en "evidence-based" beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van het EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding ("integrated pest management") essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A8-0392/2018 - David McAllister) NL
De N-VA steunt dit jaarverslag over het gemeenschappelijk buitenlands en veiligheidsbeleid. Oorlog, terrorisme en cyberaanvallen zorgen voor groeiende instabiliteit en onzekerheid. Deze bedreigingen vragen om een gemeenschappelijke aanpak omdat we als Unie zwaarder kunnen wegen in de wereldpolitiek en meer invloed kunnen uitoefenen op niet-Europese mogendheden. De N-VA pleit dan ook voor een versoepeling van de besluitvorming voor het GBVB waardoor we sneller en efficiënter kunnen reageren op crisissituaties.Daarnaast geloven wij in de uitbouw van een sterke Europese defensiegemeenschap ter aanvulling op het NAVO-bondgenootschap. Voor de N-VA gaan een sterk buitenlands beleid en een sterke defensie hand in hand. Hiervoor vragen wij een herschikking van de bestaande financiële middelen in plaats van een toekenning van nieuwe middelen. De concrete invulling van de defensiegemeenschap laten wij graag over aan de lidstaten.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0375/2018 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) NL
De N-VA steunt het voorliggende jaarverslag over het gemeenschappelijk veiligheids- en defensiebeleid. Wij zijn voorstanders van de uitbouw van een sterke Europese defensiegemeenschap die de EU de nodige militaire autonomie biedt. Als we de veiligheid van onze burgers willen garanderen tegen het stijgend aantal bedreigingen zullen de Europese inspanningen op het vlak van defensie moeten worden opgedreven. Samenwerkingsverbanden tussen de lidstaten, het Europees Defensiefonds en de permanente structurele samenwerking op het vlak van defensie (PESCO) zijn alvast stappen in de goede richting. Hiervoor vragen wij een herschikking van de bestaande financiële middelen in plaats van een toewijzing van nieuwe middelen. Ook benadrukken wij het belang van het strategische partnerschap van de EU met de NAVO en de nood aan een goede coördinatie tussen beide organisaties. Tot slot merkt de N-VA op dat de concrete invulling van deze Europese defensiegemeenschap moet worden overgelaten aan de lidstaten die daaromtrent exclusief bevoegd zijn. Europa moet faciliteren en coördineren, niet dicteren.
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the European Union’s policy on the matter (A8-0373/2018 - Petras Auštrevičius) NL
Het voorliggende jaarverslag verwelkomt het “Global Compact for Migration” en dat kan de N-VA niet aanvaarden. Het Compact druist lijnrecht in tegen het georganiseerd migratiebeleid dat de N-VA verdedigt. Met onder andere een versoepeling van de gezinshereniging, een beperking van de mogelijkheden tot detentie en een engagement tot regularisatie van migranten in illegaal verblijf kunnen wij niet akkoord gaan. Natuurlijk merkt onze delegatie ook op dat de mensenrechten wereldwijd onder druk blijven staan. Steeds vaker worden de beginselen van de rechtsstaat en de democratie en de grondrechten en fundamentele vrijheden in vraag gesteld. Daarom onthoudt onze delegatie zich op dit jaarverslag. De N-VA herinnert eraan dat mensenrechten een prominente rol moeten blijven spelen in het internationale optreden van de EU. Daarnaast vragen wij alle Europese instellingen en lidstaten om het belang van mensenrechten te blijven benadrukken in alle buitenlandse betrekkingen.
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (A8-0417/2018 - Renate Sommer) NL
De EU staat mee garant voor veilig en kwaliteitsvol voedsel “van boer tot bord”. De risicobeoordelingen van het Europees Agentschap voor voedselveiligheid (EFSA) zijn daarbij cruciaal. Het debat rond glyfosaat toonde aan dat de bezorgdheid hierover bij heel wat burgers groot is. Ze vragen meer transparantie in het beslissingsproces over de vraag of iets al dan niet veilig is. Ook de N-VA heeft gevraagd om meer transparantie en onafhankelijk onderzoek in het glyfosaatdossier.De N-VA gelooft sterk in een evidence-based beleid op basis van objectieve wetenschap en is ervan overtuigd dat dit voorstel het vertrouwen van de burger kan versterken. We moeten EFSA ook de nodige instrumenten geven zodat het de krachtige rol kan spelen die we van het agentschap verwachten. Daarom krijgt het voorstel onze steun.Dit neemt niet weg dat de tekst op bepaalde punten evenwichtiger moet. Meer transparantie mag de innovatie in onze voedingssector niet afremmen. Een werkbaar systeem, over onder andere het tijdstip van publicatie van gegevens, is noodzakelijk. Wij hebben dit tijdens de stemming duidelijk gemaakt en dringen aan op een evenwichtige oplossing voor deze legitieme bezorgdheden tijdens de onderhandelingen tussen het Parlement en de Raad.
2018 Report on Serbia (A8-0331/2018 - David McAllister) NL
De N-VA is tevreden met de gestage economische en politieke vooruitgang die Servië boekt. Toch onthouden wij ons op het voorliggende verslag, dat de weg vrijmaakt voor een toetreding van Servië tot de EU. Gezien de grote uitdagingen inzake migratie, veiligheid en de brexit meent de N-VA dat de EU niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten moet de EU in deze dossiers resultaten boeken en een aantal hervormingen doorvoeren. Daarnaast is voor de N-VA een toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Zij moet de uitkomst zijn van de naleving van alle criteria van Kopenhagen. Servië heeft de voorbije jaren stappen voorwaarts gezet, maar wij blijven bezorgd over de beperkte onafhankelijkheid van de rechterlijke macht, de aanhoudende corruptie en de inperking van de vrijheid van meningsuiting. Wel wil de N-VA Servië een Europees perspectief blijven bieden en de banden met het land verder aanhalen. Tot slot wensen wij het belang van de interne uitbreiding van de EU te benadrukken. Deelstaten die op een democratische wijze onafhankelijk worden, moeten eenvoudig kunnen toetreden tot de EU.
2018 Report on Kosovo (A8-0332/2018 - Igor Šoltes) NL
De N-VA is tevreden met de gestage vooruitgang die Kosovo boekt. Onze delegatie is ook tevreden met de overeenkomst tussen Kosovo en Montenegro over de grensafbakening tussen beide landen. Dit vormt een belangrijke stap op de weg naar de internationale erkenning van de Kosovaarse onafhankelijkheid. Toch onthouden wij ons op het voorliggende verslag. Gezien de grote uitdagingen inzake migratie, veiligheid en de brexit meent de N-VA dat de EU niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten moet de EU in deze dossiers resultaten boeken en een aantal hervormingen doorvoeren. Daarnaast is voor de N-VA de toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Zij moet de uitkomst zijn van de naleving van alle criteria van Kopenhagen. Ook zijn wij bezorgd over de voorgestelde visumliberalisering met Kosovo omdat het land blijft kampen met radicalisme, corruptie en georganiseerde misdaad. Wel wil de N-VA Kosovo een Europees perspectief blijven bieden en de banden met het land verder aanhalen. Tot slot wensen wij het belang van de interne uitbreiding van de EU te benadrukken. Deelstaten die op een democratische wijze onafhankelijk worden, moeten eenvoudig kunnen toetreden tot de EU.
2018 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (A8-0341/2018 - Ivo Vajgl) NL
De N-VA is tevreden met de vooruitgang die de voormalige Joegoslavische Republiek Macedonië (hierna Macedonië) boekt. Ook zijn wij tevreden met de Prespa-overeenkomst, die een antwoord biedt op het naamconflict tussen Macedonië en Griekenland. Toch onthouden wij ons op het voorliggende verslag, dat de weg vrijmaakt voor een toetreding tot de EU. Gezien de grote uitdagingen inzake migratie, veiligheid en de brexit meent de N-VA dat de EU niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten moet de EU in deze dossiers resultaten boeken en een aantal hervormingen doorvoeren. Daarnaast is voor de N-VA de toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Zij moet de uitkomst zijn van de naleving van alle criteria van Kopenhagen. Wij blijven bezorgd over de beperkte onafhankelijkheid van de rechterlijke macht, de aanhoudende corruptie en de inperking van de mediavrijheid. Wel wil de N-VA Macedonië een Europees perspectief blijven bieden en de banden met het land verder aanhalen. Tot slot wensen wij het belang van de interne uitbreiding van de EU te benadrukken. Deelstaten die op een democratische wijze onafhankelijk worden, moeten eenvoudig kunnen toetreden tot de EU.
2018 Report on Albania (A8-0334/2018 - Knut Fleckenstein) NL
De N-VA is tevreden met de gestage vooruitgang die Albanië boekt. Toch onthouden wij ons op het voorliggende verslag, dat de weg vrijmaakt voor een toetreding van Albanië tot de EU. Gezien de grote uitdagingen inzake migratie, veiligheid en de brexit meent de N-VA dat de EU niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten moet de EU in deze dossiers resultaten boeken en een aantal hervormingen doorvoeren. Daarnaast is voor de N-VA de toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Zij moet de uitkomst zijn van de naleving van alle criteria van Kopenhagen. Albanië heeft de voorbije jaren stappen voorwaarts gezet, maar wij blijven bezorgd over de werking van de rechtsstaat, de beperkte onafhankelijkheid van rechters en openbaar aanklagers en de aanhoudende corruptie. Toch wil de N-VA Albanië een Europees perspectief blijven bieden en de banden met het land verder aanhalen. Tot slot wensen wij het belang van de interne uitbreiding van de EU te benadrukken. Deelstaten die op een democratische wijze onafhankelijk worden, moeten eenvoudig kunnen toetreden tot de EU.
2018 Report on Montenegro (A8-0339/2018 - Charles Tannock) NL
De N-VA is tevreden met de gestage economische, politieke en democratische vooruitgang die Montenegro boekt. Toch onthouden wij ons op het voorliggende verslag, dat de weg vrijmaakt voor een toetreding van Montenegro tot de EU. Gezien de grote uitdagingen inzake migratie, veiligheid en de brexit meent de N-VA dat de EU niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten moet de EU in deze dossiers resultaten boeken en een aantal hervormingen doorvoeren. Daarnaast is voor de N-VA de toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Zij moet de uitkomst zijn van de naleving van alle criteria van Kopenhagen. Montenegro heeft de voorbije jaren stappen voorwaarts gezet, maar wij blijven bezorgd over de beperkte onafhankelijkheid van de gerechtelijke instanties, de inperking van de vrijheid van meningsuiting en het geweld tegen journalisten. Wel wil de N-VA Montenegro een Europees perspectief blijven bieden en de banden met het land verder aanhalen. Tot slot wensen wij het belang van de interne uitbreiding van de EU te benadrukken. Deelstaten die op een democratische wijze onafhankelijk worden, moeten eenvoudig kunnen toetreden tot de EU.
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (A8-0340/2018 - Bogusław Liberadzki) NL
De N-VA steunt de voorliggende tekst die de weg vrijmaakt naar een betere bescherming van treinreizigers in de EU. Dagelijks worden treinpassagiers geconfronteerd met vertragingen, annuleringen en gebrekkige informatie. Voor onze delegatie is dit verslag alvast een stap in de goede richting. Hogere vergoedingen bij verstoringen, sterkere ombudsdiensten en het recht om de fiets mee te nemen in de trein zijn voor de N-VA onmisbare elementen. Onze delegatie is ook verheugd dat er een betere bescherming komt bij reizen die uitgevoerd worden door verschillende maatschappijen. Toch moeten we als wetgever ook een juist evenwicht nastreven tussen een goede bescherming van de consument en een haalbaar kader voor de spoorwegmaatschappijen. Onze delegatie heeft daarom een beperkte overmachtsregeling verdedigd waarbij spoorwegmaatschappijen zich in zeer uitzonderlijke gevallen kunnen vrijstellen van hun compensatieverplichting bij vertragingen. Ook heeft onze delegatie een uitbreiding van het toepassingsgebied verdedigd zodat ook reizigers op regionale trajecten de nodige bescherming genieten. Alvorens het toepassingsgebied nog verder uit te breiden tot voorstadsdiensten moeten eerst de rechten op de regionale, nationale en internationale trajecten gewaarborgd worden. Onze delegatie blijft zich inzetten voor een betere dienstverlening voor treinreizigers. Enkel zo zullen onze spoorwegmaatschappijen binnenkort de concurrentie kunnen aangaan met nieuwe spelers op de markt.
Lyme disease (Borreliosis) (B8-0514/2018) NL
De ziekte van Lyme is een bacterieziekte die wordt veroorzaakt door de bacterie borrelia burgdorferi. De ziekte wordt op de mens overgedragen door een beet van een teek die zelf met de bacterie besmet is. In de EU worden jaarlijks duizenden mensen met de ziekte van Lyme geconfronteerd.De voorliggende resolutie beklemtoont onder meer het belang van meer onderzoek en internationale samenwerking terzake, de uitwisseling van beste praktijken, de inzameling van gegevens en bewustwordingsacties. Om deze redenen heeft de N-VA de tekst gesteund.Dit neemt echter niet weg dat wij een ernstig voorbehoud plaatsen bij sommige elementen uit de tekst. De tekst maakt geen duidelijk onderscheid tussen de acute ziekte van Lyme en de chronische fase ervan. Dit onderscheid is nochtans essentieel. De acute fase kan heel eenvoudig worden behandeld met antibiotica. Over de chronische fase bestaat echter nog altijd geen wetenschappelijke eensgezindheid. De N-VA staat voor evidence-based beleid, zeker ook in de gezondheidszorg.
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (A8-0354/2018 - Bas Eickhout) NL
De N-VA kiest voor ambitieuze CO2-reductienormen voor nieuwe vrachtwagens en bindende verkoopsdoelstellingen voor schone vrachtwagens.Een kwart van de CO2-uitstoot in het wegtransport is afkomstig van vrachtwagens. Bovendien gaat deze uitstoot in stijgende lijn, ook bij ons. Willen we effectief onze klimaatafspraken nakomen en 40% minder CO2 uitstoten tegen 2030, dan zijn deze normen broodnodig. De technologie is overigens al beschikbaar en ook de transportsector zelf is vragende partij. Bovendien is een vergroening van de vloot essentieel voor een betere luchtkwaliteit. De nieuwe normen zorgen ook voor een besparing op brandstof en trekken innovatie en investeringen aan. Landen zoals de VS en China zetten hier al volop op in. Wij mogen niet achterblijven.De N-VA plaatst evenwel twee kanttekeningen bij de tekst: wij houden vast aan de doelstelling van minstens 40% CO2-reductie tegen 2030. Hiervoor is kortgeleden nog een ambitieus wetgevend kader afgesproken. Dit percentage nu ontoereikend noemen, is niet serieus, noch realistisch. Verder vinden wij het niet opportuun om bussen mee te tellen voor het bereiken van de doelstellingen voor groenere vrachtwagens. Dat geeft een oneerlijk voordeel aan constructeurs die zowel bussen als vrachtwagens bouwen en dreigt het ambitieniveau voor de vrachtwagens zelf te ondermijnen.
Minimum standards for minorities in the EU (A8-0353/2018 - József Nagy) NL
De N-VA-delegatie is voorstander van een EU die de eenheid in verscheidenheid, het respect voor talen, culturen en volkeren, en het regionale zelfbestuur eerbiedigt. Wat minimumnormen voor minderheden betreft, wijst de N-VA erop dat in het Belgische kader het begrip "nationale minderheid" geen louter numeriek concept met betrekking tot het bevolkingsaantal is. Dit zuiver rekenkundige element wordt genuanceerd door het al dan niet innemen van een dominante positie. Rekening houdend met het institutionele machtsevenwicht binnen de Belgische federale overheid en met het grondwettelijke kader inzake taalwetgeving, kunnen de Nederlandstaligen en Franstaligen in België noch op het gehele grondgebied van de federatie noch op een deel ervan als een nationale minderheid in de zin van het kaderverdrag ter bescherming van nationale minderheden, worden beschouwd. Omwille van deze niet-toepasselijkheid acht de N-VA de ratificatie van deze kaderconventie door België, zoals aanbevolen in dit verslag, niet aangewezen en stemt zij tegen dit verslag. Zij kan zich vinden in het onderwerp maar niet in de uitwerking ervan. Voorts betreuren wij dat dit verslag geen melding maakt van LGBTI.
Deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the EU: time to act! (A8-0297/2018 - Ismail Ertug) NL
N-VA steunt de voorliggende resolutie die een aantal interessante aanbevelingen bevat voor de uitrol van een infrastructuur voor alternatieve brandstoffen in de EU. Voor onze partij is de overstap op emissiearme en emissievrije wagens essentieel voor het nakomen van de klimaatverplichtingen en het aangaan van de internationale mededinging. Onze delegatie wijst daarbij op het belang van het principe van technologieneutraliteit. Wij geloven dat de verschillende soorten alternatieve brandstoffen een belangrijke rol te spelen hebben op de weg naar een schone mobiliteit.Daarnaast onderstreept N-VA het belang van een eerlijke en open markt voor oplaadinfrastructuur. Door de interoperabiliteit tussen de verschillende laadstations te garanderen, zal de consument de beste kwaliteit tegen de scherpste prijs aangeboden krijgen.Tot slot betreurt onze delegatie dat een heel aantal lidstaten hun verplichting tot opstelling van een nationaal beleidskader voor een alternatieve infrastructuur niet zijn nagekomen. Toch is onze partij geen voorstander van bindende doelstellingen voor de lidstaten. Laat de Commissie op basis van de voorbeeldlidstaten gerichte aanbevelingen doen die de uitrol kunnen bevorderen. De lagere beleidsniveaus zijn beter geplaatst om een inschatting te maken van de lokale mogelijkheden en noden.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize NK603 × MON 810 (B8-0490/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van de EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × 1507 × MON 88017 × 59122 (B8-0491/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van de EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) NL
Water is een kostbaar goed. De drinkwaterrichtlijn is twintig jaar oud. We moeten de regels aanpassen aan de laatste wetenschappelijke inzichten om veilig drinkwater verder te garanderen. Het voorstel van de Europese Commissie kwam daarom tijdig, maar bevatte veel technische mankementen. Het verslag van de milieucommissie werkt veel van deze problemen weg en vormt een stap in de goede richting.Ook toegang tot kwaliteitsvol en veilig drinkwater is essentieel. De regels die we ter zake vooropstellen, moeten proportioneel en praktisch uitvoerbaar zijn en moeten de subsidiariteit laten spelen. De N-VA past uitdrukkelijk voor een overdreven gedetailleerde regeldruk die van bovenaf wordt opgelegd en onvoldoende rekening houdt met de lokale eigenheid van de lidstaten. Door talrijke plenaire amendementen die geen rekening houden met deze proportionaliteit en subsidiariteit, verdrinkt de linkerzijde het principe van de toegang tot water. De N-VA heeft zich daarom onthouden op de eindstemming, en hoopt dat het dossier rechtgetrokken kan worden tijdens de onderhandelingen met de Raad.
Fighting customs fraud and protecting EU own resources (B8-0400/2018) NL
Hoewel men vragen kan stellen bij de timing en het nadrukkelijk benoemen van de procedure die ingeleid werd tegen het Verenigd Koninkrijk naar aanleiding van een zaak van douanefraude, bevat deze ontwerpresolutie een aantal erg goede standpunten. Zo stelt de tekst terecht dat de douane-informatiesystemen van de EU meer steun verdienen en dat er meer aandacht moet gaan naar de preventie van fraude maar ook naar doeltreffende controles en een gecoördineerd sanctiebeleid.Daarbij dient evenwel te worden opgemerkt dat het niet aangewezen is de bevoegdheden van de douaneautoriteiten zonder meer over te hevelen van nationaal naar EU-niveau, zoals de tekst voorstelt. De N-VA-Europarlementsleden hebben zich daarom onthouden bij de stemming over het geheel van de tekst.
Harmonising and simplifying certain rules in the VAT system (A8-0280/2018 - Jeppe Kofod) NL
Het doel van dit voorstel voor een richtlijn van de Raad is tweeledig: enerzijds gaat het over een verbetering van het huidige Europese btw-stelsel in de context van grensoverschrijdende handel tussen ondernemingen (B2B) via vier zogenaamde "snelle oplossingen". Anderzijds introduceert het voorstel ook enkele principes voor een definitief btw-stelsel, met inbegrip van de invoering van het concept van een "gecertificeerd belastingplichtige" (Certified Taxable Person – CTP) als middel om te bevestigen dat een bepaald bedrijf wereldwijd kan worden beschouwd als een betrouwbare belastingbetaler.De N-VA steunt de algemene beginselen achter dit voorstel (modernisering van het btw-stelsel van de Unie, vermindering van administratieve lasten en aanpak van btw-fraude). Het voorgestelde definitieve btw-stelsel en het concept van een CTP zijn echter vrij controversieel (bijvoorbeeld: om de CTP-status te bereiken, worden kmo's geconfronteerd met hoge nalevingskosten). De voorgestelde tweestapsbenadering dreigt volgens ons tot vertragingen en juridische complicaties te leiden. Het was beter geweest om ons in dit stadium te beperken tot enkel de snelle oplossingen, zoals de Raad heeft gedaan. De N-VA heeft zich daarom onthouden op voorliggend verslag.
Health technology assessment (A8-0289/2018 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt de voorliggende tekst inzake de evaluatie van gezondheidstechnologieën. België heeft sinds een paar jaar al een samenwerkingsverband ter zake met Nederland, Luxemburg en Oostenrijk, en sinds kort ook met Ierland.Wij zijn op zich ook gewonnen voor een ruimere Europese samenwerking omdat dit voordelen oplevert voor de overheid, patiënten en de industrie. Samenwerking kan helpen om de uitgaven van ons gezondheidsstelsel onder controle te houden, om patiënten toegang te geven tot nieuwe gezondheidstechnologieën en om dubbel werk voor de industrie te voorkomen.Dit neemt echter niet weg dat we bij het oorspronkelijke voorstel van de Europese Commissie heel wat kritische bedenkingen hebben. Het is essentieel dat deze samenwerking een door de lidstaten gestuurd proces blijft en dat de nodige flexibiliteit en transparantie wordt ingebouwd in het systeem. De tekst die het Parlement voorstelt, biedt alvast voor heel wat kritieke punten een oplossing. We betreuren wel dat het voorstel van de ENVI-commissie om in de coördinatiegroep met een tweederdemeerderheid te stemmen, door de plenaire werd gewijzigd naar een gekwalificeerde meerderheid.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/001 NL/Financial service activities (A8-0294/2018 - Ivana Maletić) NL
Globalisering is onvermijdelijk en gaat hand in hand met de opening van nieuwe markten, met internationale concurrentie, met economische groei en met banencreatie die het banenverlies in minder concurrerende sectoren overtreft. Er zijn bijgevolg vooral structurele hervormingen nodig om te kunnen aansluiten met duurzame economische groei. Dit vereist economisch maatwerk, gecombineerd met een aangepast sociaal beleid, waarvoor volgens de verdragen de lidstaten als eerste en meest gepaste overheid bevoegd zijn. De N-VA-delegatie in het Europees Parlement heeft begrip voor de doelstellingen van het Europees Fonds voor aanpassing aan de globalisering (EFG), maar is overtuigd dat een Europese transferunie geen remedie kan zijn om de werkloosheid aan te pakken, noch een broodnodig structureel hervormingsbeleid kan vervangen. De Europarlementsleden van de N-VA hebben daarom tegen dit verslag gestemd.
Draft Amending Budget No 5/2018: cancellation of the reserve related to the support to Turkey from the Instrument for Pre-Accession and reinforcement of the European Neighbourhood Instrument and of the Humanitarian Aid for orther urgent actions (A8-0292/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) NL
Dit ontwerp van gewijzigde begroting vermindert de pretoetredingssteun voor Turkije met 70 miljoen EUR en zet deze middelen in voor betere doeleinden, namelijk de bestrijding van de grondoorzaken van irreguliere migratie en steun aan Syrische vluchtelingen in Jordanië. Bij de begrotingsopmaak voor 2018 hebben het Europees Parlement en de Raad voor het eerst voorwaarden op het vlak van mensenrechten en werking van de rechtsstaat opgelegd aan de pretoetredingssteun voor Turkije. Vervolgens stelde de Commissie in een verslag eerder dit jaar vast dat het niet de goede kant uitgaat met deze basiswaarden van de democratische rechtsstaat. De N-VA dringt er al geruime tijd op aan om de toetredingssteun aan Turkije gewoon te schrappen. De toetreding van Turkije tot de EU komt er toch nooit. Europa moet werk maken van een nieuw soort relatie met Turkije, waarbij volwassen handelsbetrekkingen en een stevige aanpak rond veiligheid en migratie centraal staan.De inkorting van de pretoetredingssteun voor Turkije is een eerste, weliswaar erg late stap in de goed richting. De N-VA-parlementsleden hebben dan ook voor dit ontwerp van gewijzigde begroting gestemd.
A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (A8-0257/2018 - Karin Kadenbach) NL
Het gebruik van antibiotica neemt nog steeds toe. Door het overmatige gebruik ervan stijgt het aantal gevallen waarin bacteriën bestand worden tegen antibiotica. Vooral “multiresistentie” is een stijgend probleem: daarbij worden bacteriën bestand tegen verschillende soorten antibiotica, waardoor uiteindelijk mensen aan (ook banale) infecties overlijden. Niet omdat er geen behandeling bestaat, maar doordat we onvoorzichtig met antibiotica omspringen. België scoort op dit vlak nog steeds slecht: we zitten in de Europese kopgroep inzake het gebruik van antibiotica.In de voorliggende resolutie wordt terecht beklemtoond dat antibioticagebruik impact heeft op mens, dier én milieu. Deze uitdaging aanpakken vraagt acties op verschillende gebieden en beleidsniveaus. We moeten fors inzetten op preventie én op onderzoek en innovatie. Acties in de lidstaten, maar ook samenwerking binnen de EU en zelfs wereldwijd zijn noodzakelijk.Om al deze redenen steunt de N-VA deze resolutie met overtuiging.
Transparent and accountable management of natural resources in developing countries: the case of forests (A8-0249/2018 - Heidi Hautala) NL
De N-VA is een pleitbezorger van een duurzaam en transparant bosbeheer, ook over de Europese grenzen heen. Onze delegatie is er zich van bewust dat bossen en wouden cruciaal zijn voor inheemse volkeren. Bosbeleid gaat bovendien hand in hand met klimaatbeleid. Bossen remmen de klimaatverandering af en verzachten de gevolgen ervan. Wij steunen dan ook heel wat elementen uit dit verslag en benadrukken dat de EU zich moet blijven inzetten voor een internationaal duurzaam bosbeheer.Toch onthoudt de N-VA zich bij de stemming over dit verslag. In de eerste plaats hebben wij bedenkingen bij het opzetten van een internationale politiemacht ter bescherming van bossen en wouden. Daarnaast steunen wij de herziening van bestaande handelsovereenkomsten niet. De voorstellen inzake handel missen realiteitszin. Tot slot zijn wij het niet eens met het opleggen van te veel bijkomende regels aan Europese bedrijven en financiële instellingen. Onze partij pleit voor een doeltreffende internationale aanpak die zo weinig mogelijk administratieve lasten met zich meebrengt. Wel roept de N-VA de financiële organisaties op om de mogelijke risico’s van hun investeringen voor bosrijke gebieden grondig te onderzoeken en hierover transparant te communiceren.
Daily and weekly driving times, minimum breaks and rest periods and positioning by means of tachographs (A8-0205/2018 - Wim van de Camp) NL
De N-VA-delegatie kan deze verslagen van het zogenaamde sociale luik van het mobiliteitspakket niet steunen. Zij verwelkomt een verstrenging van de vestigingseisen voor vervoersondernemingen in de strijd tegen postbusondernemingen, en is tevreden dat cabotage niet verder wordt geliberaliseerd. Ook deelt zij de mening dat chauffeurs de keuze moeten hebben om hun wekelijkse rusttijd door te brengen op speciaal daarvoor uitgeruste parkings. Onaanvaardbaar voor de N-VA is evenwel dat internationaal transport geheel wordt uitgesloten van de detacheringsregels. Gelijk loon voor gelijk werk blijft ons strijdpunt, zeker ook in de transportsector. Zolang we dit niet afdwingen, zullen we sociale dumping en oneerlijke concurrentie niet uitroeien. Het Parlement moet zijn huiswerk opnieuw maken, en dit zal inderdaad kostbare tijd vragen. Inmiddels blijven de chauffeurs in de kou staan. De N-VA heeft hiervoor nadrukkelijk gewaarschuwd toen de algemene detacheringsrichtlijn en de lex specialis voor de transportsector werden losgekoppeld. Het Parlement moet nu alles op alles zetten om te vermijden dat onze chauffeurs met lege handen achter blijven.
Violation of rights of indigenous peoples in the world (A8-0194/2018 - Francisco Assis) NL
In een geglobaliseerde wereld moet er aandacht zijn voor de fundamentele rechten van inheemse volkeren. De territoriale en zelfbeschikkingsrechten van deze mensen, meer dan 370 miljoen in totaal, staan daarbij voor de N-VA centraal. Het Westen mag niet vergeten hen te betrekken bij belangrijke beslissingen die ook hen aanbelangen. Daarnaast dienen we deze mensen te ondersteunen bij de inrichting van een degelijke gezondheidszorg, een kwalitatief onderwijs en het grijpen van economische opportuniteiten. De N-VA is tevreden dat deze elementen terugkomen in de voorliggende tekst, maar onthoudt zich bij de eindstemming. Het opleggen van bindende voorschriften aan multinationale ondernemingen zal zijn doel missen en zal leiden tot overbodige administratieve lasten. Onze partij steunt een gezamenlijke aanpak waarbij zelfregulering vanuit de sector leidt tot een betere bescherming van de inheemse volkeren. Tot slot steunen we de uitbreiding van de definitie van vluchteling naar klimaatvluchteling niet. Wel erkent de N-VA de implicaties van klimaatverandering voor deze mensen en steunt onze partij een doeltreffende aanpak van deze problematiek.
Climate diplomacy (A8-0221/2018 - Arne Lietz, Jo Leinen) NL
De N-VA steunt het Klimaatakkoord van Parijs en werkt constructief mee aan de uitvoering ervan. Hierbij wil de N-VA economische groei en welvaart combineren met een koolstofarme economie. Dit impliceert dat we duurzame, efficiënte en effectieve keuzes maken die we jarenlang kunnen volhouden, en dat we ambitie koppelen aan realiteitszin.De N-VA erkent de gevolgen van klimaatverandering voor internationale veiligheid en stabiliteit en de mogelijke rol daarbij voor het buitenlandbeleid.De oorspronkelijke resolutie bevatte een bijzonder problematische passage inzake de uitbreiding van de definitie van vluchteling naar klimaatvluchteling. De N-VA is tevreden dat een plenaire meerderheid deze tekst schrapte en de nadruk legt op regionale oplossingen. Sommige elementen van de resolutie blijven echter problematisch, zoals de 30%-oormerking van financiële middelen in het volgende Financieel Meerjarenkader en conditionaliteit voor vrijhandelsakkoorden. Daardoor heeft de N-VA zich bij de eindstemming onthouden.
Cohesion policy and the circular economy (A8-0184/2018 - Davor Škrlec) NL
De N-VA gelooft sterk in de omschakeling naar een kringloopeconomie. Dit levert voordelen op voor milieu, volksgezondheid en klimaat, maar is ook cruciaal voor onze economie. Gezien onze afhankelijkheid van derde landen voor de invoer van grondstoffen en de eindigheid van sommige van deze grondstoffen, moeten we er slim mee omspringen. Afval voorkomen, hergebruiken en recycleren is de boodschap. Zo zorgen we voor meer groei, meer jobs en minder CO2-uitstoot. Het spreekt voor zich dat ook de middelen van het cohesiebeleid moeten bijdragen aan dit doel, o.a. door ze gericht in te zetten voor investeringen in infrastructuur en innovatie. Daarom heeft de N-VA de resolutie gesteund.De N-VA is het echter niet eens met de oproep in verband met een belastingheffing op Europees niveau als deel van de eigen middelen. De bni-bijdrage is een eenvoudig en transparant eigen middel dat bovendien de lasten het meest billijk verdeeld. Het is een solidaire bijdrage waarbij de sterkste schouders de zwaarste lasten dragen. Er is dus geen behoefte aan nieuwe eigen middelen om het budget van de EU te spijzen.
EU-NATO relations (A8-0188/2018 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) NL
Voor N-VA zijn de Europese Unie en de NAVO de hoekstenen van de Europese veiligheidsarchitectuur. Onze partij steunt daarom de Gezamenlijke Verklaring van 2016 waarmee de EU en de NAVO hun Strategisch Partnerschap nieuw leven inbliezen. N-VA is ervan overtuigd dat een betere internationale coördinatie onze defensie performanter zal maken. Onze partij roept alle betrokkenen daarom op om verder te werken aan de implementatie van de gemaakte afspraken.Daarnaast is N-VA ook voorstander van de uitbouw van een Europese defensiegemeenschap. Wij steunen de samenwerkingsverbanden tussen EU-lidstaten en de oprichting van de permanente structurele samenwerking op het vlak van defensie (PESCO). Wij bepleiten een defensiegemeenschap die van onderuit groeit en die de bevoegdheden van de lidstaten respecteert.
Cyber defence (A8-0189/2018 - Urmas Paet) NL
Cyberonveiligheid is een nieuwe bedreiging voor de Westerse wereld. Het ondermijnt de werking van onze democratieën en instellingen. N-VA steunt daarom het voorliggend verslag.Onze partij meent dat de EU haar cyberweerbaarheid moet vergroten, zodat ze het hoofd kan bieden aan de ongeoorloofde inmenging van buitenlandse mogendheden, criminelen en terroristische organisaties. Een doortastend gemeenschappelijk cyberdefensiebeleid zou daarom een plaats moeten krijgen binnen de Europese defensiegemeenschap. Wij roepen de verschillende lidstaten op om hun cyberdefensievermogen te vergroten en de samenwerking en uitwisseling met andere lidstaten te verbeteren.
CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (A8-0010/2018 - Damiano Zoffoli) NL
De CO2-uitstoot van zware bedrijfsvoertuigen (vrachtwagens, bussen en touringcars) plaatst de EU voor uitdagingen: de uitstoot is goed voor 25 % van de uitstoot van het wegvervoer en neemt bovendien toe. De Europese Commissie wil een antwoord bieden op deze uitdaging in drie stappen: certificering, monitoring en CO2-normen.De N-VA steunt het bereikte akkoord over de monitoringwetgeving, voornamelijk om de volgende drie redenen: willen we de klimaatdoelstelling van 40 % CO2-reductie tegen 2030 halen, dan moeten alle sectoren een bijdrage leveren. Zonder de nodige technologie en het nemen van maatregelen aan de bron op basis van ambitieuze CO2-normen zal dit niet lukken. Monitoring en rapportering van gegevens vormen een noodzakelijke schakel bij de omschakeling naar een emissiearme mobiliteit. Meten is weten.Dit akkoord is ook goed voor de economie. Vervoersbedrijven zijn vaak kmo's. Deze regels moeten het ook voor hen mogelijk maken om, op basis van gestandaardiseerde informatie, technologieën voor brandstofefficiëntie te evalueren en zware bedrijfsvoertuigen met elkaar te vergelijken. Op die manier kunnen ze weloverwogen aankoopbeslissingen nemen en hun brandstofkosten – een belangrijke uitgavenpost – terugdringen.Het akkoord is ten slotte ook goed voor innovatie, investeringen en competitiviteit. Met deze regels bevordert en stimuleert Europa innovatie voor energiezuinigere bedrijfsvoertuigen.
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A8-0180/2018 - Elisabetta Gardini) NL
De verantwoordelijkheid voor civiele bescherming ligt in eerste instantie bij de lidstaten. Volgens het Verdrag kan het Europese niveau wel een ondersteunende rol spelen. Vandaag bestaat al een “Europese Pool voor civiele bescherming” waardoor solidariteit speelt tussen de lidstaten bij grote rampen.De Commissie stelt nu voor om hierboven nog een derde laag toe te voegen door de creatie van RescEU. Voor de N-VA is het oorspronkelijke Commissievoorstel problematisch: een verregaande centralisatie waarbij de “command and control” van RescEU bij de Commissie komt te liggen, is strijdig met het subsidiariteitsprincipe. Bovendien riskeert men hiermee dat lidstaten hun verantwoordelijkheid afschuiven en onvoldoende nationale voorzieningen uitbouwen.Hoewel het voorliggende standpunt van het Parlement de oorspronkelijke Commissietekst verbetert, blijven er een aantal heikele punten: biedt de creatie van RescEU voldoende Europese meerwaarde? De N-VA is het ook niet eens met het standpunt dat nieuw beleid automatisch moet leiden tot nieuwe, bijkomende middelen. Ten slotte zijn wij wel te vinden voor de uitbouw van een kennisnetwerk, maar zijn we er veel minder van overtuigd dat dit via Erasmus moet verlopen.Om deze redenen heeft de N-VA zich onthouden bij de eindstemming. Wij hopen dat de onderhandelingen tussen het Parlement en de Raad een evenwichtiger akkoord opleveren.
Implementation of the Ecodesign Directive (A8-0165/2018 - Frédérique Ries) NL
De N-VA steunt de hoofdconclusies van dit uitvoeringsverslag over Richtlijn 2009/125/EG inzake ecologisch ontwerp. Productontwerp speelt ontegensprekelijk een cruciale rol in het verhogen van energie-efficiëntie. De voorbije jaren leverden "ecodesign"-maatregelen voor energiegerelateerde producten een duidelijke bijdrage aan minder energieverbruik, wat leidt tot winst voor milieu, consumenten en bedrijven.De resolutie vraagt echter ook aandacht voor punten die beter kunnen, zoals het aanpakken van vertragingen in procedures, het verbeteren van het markttoezicht en duidelijkere informatie voor consumenten. Bovendien moet men de focus uitbreiden van energie-efficiëntie naar grondstoffenefficiëntie. Aspecten zoals repareerbaarheid en recycleerbaarheid moeten resoluut worden meegenomen. Als overtuigd pleitbezorger van de kringloopeconomie vindt de N-VA dit essentieel. We moeten inderdaad vermijden dat waardebehoud wordt gehypothekeerd of zelfs onmogelijk gemaakt in de ontwerpfase. Ten slotte is de N-VA tevreden dat ons mondelinge amendement om de bestaande uitzondering voor theaterverlichting te behouden, werd aangenomen.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize GA21 (MON-ØØØ21-9) (D056125) (B8-0232/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize 1507 × 59122 × MON 810 × NK603, and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events 1507, 59122, MON 810 and NK603 (D056123) (B8-0233/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Situation in Syria (RC-B8-0139/2018, B8-0139/2018, B8-0141/2018, B8-0142/2018, B8-0143/2018, B8-0144/2018, B8-0146/2018, B8-0150/2018) NL
Na zeven jaar oorlog ligt Syrië in puin. 400.000 mensen lieten het leven, 11 miljoen mensen sloegen op de vlucht en 13 miljoen mensen wachten op humanitaire hulp. Onze delegatie is bezorgd over deze situatie en steunt daarom de voorliggende resolutie.N-VA beklemtoont dat de wapenleveringen vanuit Europa aan landen zoals Saoedi-Arabië moeten stoppen. Daarnaast uiten wij onze kritiek op Rusland, dat in de VN-Veiligheidsraad meermaals zijn vetorecht heeft gebruikt ten voordele van het gruwelijke Assad-regime. Tot slot veroordelen wij de Turkse aanval op de Koerdische enclave Afrin. Dat juist de Koerden (YPG), onze trouwste bondgenoten in de strijd tegen IS, het slachtoffer zijn van geweld, is ronduit cynisch.Wij roepen de Europese instellingen en de lidstaten op om alle landen die Syrië destabiliseren streng terecht te wijzen en de vredesonderhandelingen nieuw leven in te blazen. Samen werken we verder aan een betere toekomst voor het Syrische volk.
Definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks and protection of geographical indications thereof (A8-0021/2018 - Pilar Ayuso) NL
De N-VA heeft het verslag inzake de herziening van de wetgeving voor gedistilleerde dranken gesteund. Het betreft voornamelijk een reeks technische aanpassingen, om de wetgeving in lijn te brengen met het Verdrag van Lissabon.Wij steunen ook het standpunt van de Commissie milieubeheer, volksgezondheid en voedselveiligheid dat niet alleen ethylalcohol uit landbouwproducten, maar ook ethylalcohol uit bier mag worden gebruikt om gedistilleerde dranken te produceren. Verder vraagt de ENVI-commissie om het maximumgehalte cyaanwaterstof te verminderen naar 1 gram, in lijn met de aanbeveling van Codex Alimentarius.Ten slotte is de N-VA, ook in het kader van de strijd tegen obesitas, niet gekant tegen een vermelding van de energiewaarde op het etiket. Consumenten hebben ook het recht te weten wat ze drinken. De N-VA steunt het voorstel van de Europese Commissie van maart 2017 om dit in eerste instantie via een zelfregulerende aanpak te realiseren.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of genetically modified maize 59122 (DAS-59122-7) (B8-0122/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het verlengen van de vergunning voor de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen.De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en —toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde gewasbescherming (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × NK603 and genetically modified maize combining two of the events MON 87427, MON 89034 and NK603 (B8-0124/2018) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen het verlengen van de vergunning van de betrokken ggo niet om volgende redenen.De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoeringshandeling niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en —toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde gewasbescherming (“integrated pest management”) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (A8-0025/2018 - Frank Engel) NL
Hoewel fundamentele rechten voor N-VA uitermate belangrijk zijn, kan zij dit verslag niet steunen. Dit verslag roept immers op tot de ratificatie van het Kaderverdrag voor de bescherming van nationale minderheden. Dit is voor N—VA een rode lijn. Het begrip ‘nationale minderheid’ is in dit verdrag niet gedefinieerd, en Franstaligen misbruiken dit om in Vlaanderen ‘minderhedenrechten’ te claimen. N-VA onderstreept dat er in het Belgische constitutionele bestel sprake is van een co-dominantie van de Vlaamse en Franstalige gemeenschappen en dat de Franstaligen in Vlaanderen in deze context niet als een minderheid kunnen worden beschouwd. Zij verzet zich bijgevolg met klem tegen een internationaal verdrag dat tot enige andere conclusie zou kunnen leiden.
Prospects and challenges for the EU apiculture sector (A8-0014/2018 - Norbert Erdős) NL
Bijen zijn geen bijzaak! Dat weten we bij de N-VA al lang. Onder andere door een afname van de biodiversiteit en het overmatig gebruik van pesticiden hebben de bijen het vandaag bijzonder moeilijk. Het belang van het diertje als bestuiver van gewassen is nochtans immens voor het ecosysteem én voor onze economie. In mijn biodiversiteitsverslag van 2016 pleitte ik al voor een Europees initiatief inzake bestuivers. Een en ander is nu in beweging! Momenteel loopt er een openbare raadpleging met het oog op een Europees initiatief.Ook de voorliggende resolutie bevat vele positieve elementen, en daarom heeft de N-VA de tekst gesteund. Wij blijven ook een verbod op neonicotinoïden steunen. Het rapport dat de EFSA gisteren publiceerde, bevestigt duidelijk dat neonicotinoïden een risico vormen voor bijen.De resolutie bevat echter ook een aantal voorstellen waarbij de N-VA kanttekeningen plaatst. Bij de hervorming van het landbouwbeleid moet voor ons prioritair worden ingezet op een heroriëntering van middelen, en niet op een verhoging. Daarnaast is er geen empirisch onderbouwd bewijs dat apitherapie een medische meerwaarde heeft, en is het dus geen alternatief voor conventionele geneesmiddelen. Ten slotte blijft de N-VA ervan overtuigd dat verplichte oorsprongsetikettering dan wel de herkomst aanduidt, maar kwaliteit noch traceerbaarheid verhoogt en fraude niet voorkomt.
Summer-time arrangements (B8-0070/2018, B8-0071/2018) NL
De halfjaarlijkse omschakeling tussen winter- en zomertijd is schadelijk voor de volksgezondheid. De N-VA-delegatie is dan ook teleurgesteld dat het Europees Parlement deze achterhaalde gewoonte niet wil afschaffen. Onze partij had gehoopt op een sterk signaal aan de Europese Commissie en steunde daarom een afschaffing van de omschakeling.De zomertijd werd in België in 1977 ingevoerd om het hoofd te bieden aan de oliecrisis. Ter bevordering van de werking van de interne markt nam de EU in 2001 een richtlijn aan die één tijdsregeling vaststelde voor alle lidstaten. Uit tal van studies blijkt nu dat de energiebesparing van deze maatregel erg beperkt is. De negatieve gevolgen daarentegen zijn aanzienlijk. De kwetsbaren in onze samenleving – kinderen, ouderen en mensen met gezondheidsproblemen – ondervinden heel wat last door de verstoring van hun bioritme. Ook het aantal verkeers- en arbeidsongevallen stijgt drastisch in de nasleep van een overschakeling naar winter- of zomertijd.Voor de N-VA is het duidelijk: de voordelen wegen niet op tegen de nadelen. Daarom zullen wij druk blijven uitoefenen op de Commissie om de bestaande regeling aan te passen en te bestuderen of de winter- dan wel de zomertijd onze tijd wordt.
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) NL
De N-VA is voorstander van ambitieuze investeringen in hernieuwbare energie. Hernieuwbare energie is immers een belangrijk middel om het doel van CO2-reductie te bereiken en de Klimaatovereenkomst van Parijs uit te voeren.De N-VA wil ambitieus inzetten op hoge normen inzake duurzaamheid van de stromen die gebruikt worden om hernieuwbare energie te produceren. Het energiebeleid mag onze inspanningen voor de uitbouw van een échte kringloopeconomie immers niet ondermijnen. De productie van energie op basis van boomstronken en rondhout is volgens de N-VA absoluut géén duurzame keuze.Verder pleit de N-VA voor een geleidelijke uitfasering van biobrandstoffen van de eerste generatie zoals voorgesteld door de Europese Commissie, die ook rekening houdt met investeringszekerheid. De N-VA steunt ook een onmiddellijke stopzetting van het gebruik van palmolie voor biobrandstoffen en een stevige inzet op geavanceerde biobrandstoffen.Dit alles impliceert echter ook realisme op het vlak van de doelstellingen: deze moeten haalbaar zijn. De N-VA plaatst kanttekeningen bij de doelstelling van 35% tegen 2030. Voor een meerderheid in het Parlement heiligt het doel echter blijkbaar de middelen: hoge doelstellingen op zich lijken belangrijker dan duurzame keuzes.Ten slotte blijft ook de nodige flexibiliteit voor beleidsmakers belangrijk.De N-VA heeft zich om bovenstaande redenen onthouden.
International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (A8-0399/2017 - José Inácio Faria) NL
Het gaat niet goed met de oceanen. Als we niks doen, zwemt er tegen 2050 meer plastic in zee dan vis. We moeten het tij keren en gezamenlijk actie ondernemen voor een beter beheer en betere bescherming van de oceanen.In de resolutie over “een agenda voor de toekomst van onze oceanen” trekt het Parlement terecht de kaart van onderzoek, capaciteitsopbouw en overdracht van technologie. Daarnaast zijn meer ambitie in de strijd tegen zwerfvuil op zee, het belang van duurzame visserij en het beschermen van biodiversiteit dé hoofdpunten in de tekst. Ook van de strategie inzake kunststof die de Commissie binnenkort zal voorstellen, wordt veel verwacht.De N-VA onderschrijft de kernpunten van de resolutie en wil meewerken aan een duurzame blauwe groei. Onze kustlijn meet amper 67 kilometer, maar Vlaanderen boogt op een heel rijke traditie in zeewetenschappen, met markante historische figuren zoals Mercator en hedendaagse topinstellingen zoals het Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ) en het projectbureau voor International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) in Oostende.Om al deze redenen heeft de N-VA-delegatie de resolutie gesteund. Al had een meer bondige tekst de hoofdboodschap sterker uit de verf laten komen en zijn er zeker kanttekeningen te plaatsen bij een aantal concrete voorstellen.
Situation in Afghanistan (RC-B8-0678/2017, B8-0678/2017, B8-0679/2017, B8-0680/2017, B8-0681/2017, B8-0682/2017, B8-0683/2017, B8-0684/2017) NL
N-VA is bezorgd over de heropleving van de Taliban en Al Qaida en de opkomst van Islamitische Staat (IS) in Afghanistan. Na 40 jaar conflict en oorlog geraakt het land maar niet verlost van terrorisme, extremisme en geweld. Toch heeft onze partij ook oog voor de sociaaleconomische en politieke vooruitgang die het land de laatste 15 jaar heeft geboekt. Voor een stabiele toekomst voor Afghanistan zal deze vooruitgang verder moeten worden uitgebreid en versterkt. Daar kan de internationale gemeenschap en dus ook de Europese Unie bij helpen door het land te steunen bij het bevorderen van de vrede, het versterken van de democratie, het ondersteunen van de economie en het aanpakken van de migratievraagstukken. N-VA roept de Unie en de lidstaten daarom op om Afghanistan hoog op de agenda te blijven plaatsen. Als we dat niet doen riskeren we dat terroristische organisaties meer ademruimte krijgen, een tendens die ook voor onze westerse samenlevingen gevaarlijk is.
A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (A8-0356/2017 - Bas Eickhout) NL
De N-VA verwelkomt de Europese strategie voor emissiearme mobiliteit. Het verslag bevat veel positieve elementen zoals aandacht voor multimodaal vervoer, het gemeenschappelijk Europees luchtruim, innovatie, digitalisering via geconnecteerde intelligente transportsystemen, binnenvaart, het belang van technologie-neutrale oplossingen, vergroening van het wagenpark, etc. Daarom steunt de N-VA dit verslag. We plaatsen evenwel kanttekeningen bij een aantal punten waarbij ambitie en realisme niet in evenwicht zijn. Zo lijkt ons de volledige uitfasering van nieuwe CO2-uitstotende wagens tegen 2035 onhaalbaar. Een uitdoofscenario tegen 2050 steunt N-VA wel. Verder beklemtoont N-VA het belang van technologieneutraliteit. Daarom verzetten wij ons tegen het opleggen van quota voor emissievrije wagens aan de producenten omdat dit bepaalde technologieën zal bevoordelen ten koste van andere. Onze partij gelooft wel in het geleidelijk opvoeren van het aantal emissievrije en emissiearme wagens. Tot slot steunen wij de oproep aan de Commissie om het invoeren van een internationale kerosineheffing te onderzoeken op voorwaarde dat het inderdaad een internationaal initiatief betreft waarvan de impact wordt onderzocht en waarvan de opbrengsten terugvloeien naar de lidstaten.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0351/2017 - Michael Gahler) NL
N-VA stemde voor deze resolutie want ze is voorstander van de uitbouw van een Europese defensiegemeenschap. Europa moet de veiligheid van zijn burgers verzekeren en daarom de Europese inspanning op het vlak van defensie opdrijven. Specifieke samenwerkingsverbanden tussen bepaalde EU-lidstaten, zoals gezamenlijke aankopen van fregatten en mijnjagers of (luchtbewakings)opdrachten, zijn een solide eerste stap. De permanente structurele samenwerking op het vlak van defensie (PESCO) is een volgende stap. Onlangs kwamen de meeste lidstaten overeen om samen te werken inzake investeringen, capaciteitsontwikkeling en operationele inzet. Deze resolutie ligt inderdaad geheel in de lijn van die evolutie. De invulling daarvan laten wij echter graag over aan de lidstaten, die daaromtrent exclusief bevoegd zijn. Zo kunnen wij ons niet vinden in het voorstel om de Europese Commissie ter zake een prominente rol toe te bedelen. Europa moet faciliteren en coördineren, niet dicteren.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A8-0350/2017 - David McAllister) NL
N-VA steunt de voorliggende resolutie, die oproept tot een sterk gemeenschappelijk buitenlands en veiligheidsbeleid (GBVB). Onze partij gelooft dat we samen, als Unie, zwaarder kunnen wegen op de wereldpolitiek en meer invloed kunnen uitoefenen op niet-Europese mogendheden. Oorlog, etnisch geweld, humanitaire crises, nepnieuws, etc. vragen om een gemeenschappelijke en efficiënte aanpak. Daarom pleit N-VA voor een versoepeling van de besluitvorming voor het GBVB, waardoor we sneller kunnen reageren op buitenlandse uitdagingen. Daarnaast geloven wij in de uitbouw van een sterke Europese defensiegemeenschap ter aanvulling op het NAVO-bondgenootschap. Daarvoor vragen wij een herschikking van de bestaande financiële middelen in plaats van het inzetten van nieuwe middelen. De Europese defensiegemeenschap moet ons beter in staat stellen om de veiligheid van de Europese burgers te garanderen. De concrete invulling daarvan laten we graag over aan de lidstaten. De ondertekening van de permanente structurele samenwerking op het vlak van defensie (PESCO) waarbij 23 lidstaten zich ertoe engageren om de militaire samenwerking op te schroeven, vinden wij alvast een stap in de goede richting. Een sterk buitenlands beleid en een sterke defensie gaan hand in hand.
Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation (A8-0338/2016 - Gesine Meissner) NL
Het doel van deze richtlijn is de arbeidsmobiliteit en de veiligheid in de binnenvaartsector te vergroten door het invoeren van EU-breed erkende beroepskwalificaties voor de bemanning van binnenvaartschepen. De N-VA vindt het goed dat er gemeenschappelijke criteria komen zodat mensen die zin hebben om in de binnenvaart aan te slag te gaan of willen verder groeien in een job in de binnenvaart, hun ervaring en competenties makkelijker kunnen laten erkennen. Het EU-kwalificatiecertificaat kan dan deuren openen, daar waar in het verleden verschillende aparte regelingen bestonden.In Vlaanderen zijn wij groot geworden dankzij onze waterwegen. Het wordt tijd dat wij de mogelijkheden van vervoer via het water herontdekken. 80 % van de Vlaamse bedrijven ligt op maximaal tien kilometer van een bevaarbare waterweg. Ook de Europese binnenwateren bieden nog steeds onbenut potentieel. Als duurzaam alternatief voor het wegvervoer kan de binnenvaart ook bijdragen aan een vermindering van de milieugevolgen van vervoersoperaties. Maar een toekomstige groei staat en valt natuurlijk met gekwalificeerd personeel en daarom is dit voorstel welkom. De N-VA heeft dan ook voor deze nieuwe richtlijn gestemd.
CE marked fertilising products (A8-0270/2017 - Mihai Ţurcanu) NL
De N-VA steunt het voorstel voor een verordening betreffende bemestingsproducten, omdat het innovatieve, organische en veiligere meststoffen stimuleert. Een gelijk speelveld tussen organische en niet-organische meststoffen is ook essentieel om onze economie meer circulair te maken.Bioafval is in dit verhaal erg belangrijk. Vandaag de dag gaat nog steeds een derde van deze waardevolle grondstof verloren in de vuilniszak. We moeten het tij keren door bioafval gescheiden in te zamelen en te recycleren. Zo kunnen we een groot deel van de niet-organische meststoffen vervangen. Vlaanderen zet al 25 jaar in op de biologische kringloop door bioafvalstromen om te zetten in kwaliteitsvolle compost en in organische meststoffen. Deze Vlaamse optimale praktijk kunnen we Europees verankeren door te kiezen voor ambitieuze Europese einde-afvalcriteria voor bioafval.De N-VA steunt ook voluit de stapsgewijze vermindering van cadmium in fosfaatmeststoffen, hetgeen winst betekent voor het milieu en de volksgezondheid. Bovendien moedigen strenge grenswaarden de recuperatie van fosfor uit secundaire grondstoffen aan waardoor de EU minder afhankelijk wordt van fosfor uit primaire fosfaatertsen. De N-VA betreurt dan ook dat het Parlement het door de Europese Commissie voorgestelde tijdskader voor de vermindering van cadmium alsnog heeft afgezwakt.
Renewing the approval of the active substance glyphosate (Objection pursuant to Rule 106) (B8-0567/2017) NL
De N-VA steunt het bezwaar tegen de verlenging van de vergunning voor glyfosaat volmondig. De bescherming van de volksgezondheid en het milieu staat voor ons voorop. Het valt niet te begrijpen dat de Europese Commissie in de huidige omstandigheden de vergunning met 10 jaar wil verlengen. Het vraagstuk inzake glyfosaat blijft immers onbeslecht en de wetenschappelijke onzekerheid duurt voort. Daarbij komen nog de “Monsanto Papers ", die voor heel wat ongerustheid bij de burger gezorgd hebben.De N-VA vindt het een gemiste kans dat de Commissie niet gekozen heeft voor bijkomend onafhankelijk onderzoek dat niet enkel naar de actieve stof glyfosaat kijkt, maar een bredere analyse maakt van de mengsels waarin glyfosaat wordt gebruikt. Enkel op die manier kan de wetenschappelijke onzekerheid worden weggenomen. De N-VA is en blijft voorstander van een op bewijzen gebaseerd beleid op basis van objectieve wetenschap.Het Parlement wil zowel het particulier als het professioneel gebruik van glyfosaat aan banden leggen. Voor de landbouwsector wordt een overgangsperiode van vijf jaar voorzien. De N-VA had liever een overgangsperiode van drie jaar gezien, maar het belangrijkste is dat er een duidelijk uitdoofscenario op tafel ligt. De bal ligt nu in het kamp van de lidstaten.
Authorisation of genetically modified maize 1507 (Objection pursuant to Rule 106) (B8-0568/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de goedkeuring voor het op de markt brengen van producten gemaakt van de betrokken genetisch gemodificeerde mais niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en op bewijzen gebaseerd beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden. Wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en —toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (integrated pest management ) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Authorisation of genetically modified soybean 305423 x 40-3-2 (Objection pursuant to Rule 106) (B8-0570/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de goedkeuring voor het op de markt brengen van producten gemaakt van de betrokken genetisch gemodificeerde soja niet om de volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en op bewijzen gebaseerd beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden. Wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en —toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (integrated pest management ) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Authorisation of genetically modified oilseed rapes MON 88302 x Ms8 x Rf3 (Objection pursuant to Rule 106) (B8-0569/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de goedkeuring van het op de markt brengen van producten gemaakt van het betrokken genetisch gemodificeerde koolzaad niet om volgende redenen. De goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en op bewijzen gebaseerd beleid. Bovendien heeft de Commissie haar mandaat bij deze uitvoerende handeling niet overschreden. Wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, dan is de Europese Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van een positief advies van EFSA.Biotechnologie is een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Door te pleiten voor een moratorium op de goedkeuring van ggo’s, geeft het bezwaar het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en —toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding (integrated pest management ) essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Addressing shrinking civil society space in developing countries (A8-0283/2017 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) NL
In deze resolutie worden een aantal Europese beleidsmaatregelen voorgesteld die kunnen bijdragen tot het welzijn van middenveldorganisaties in ontwikkelingslanden. Voor de N-VA speelt het maatschappelijk middenveld een cruciale rol in de versterking van de democratie, het bevorderen van het bestuur en het faciliteren van de mondiale ontwikkelingssteun. Daarom betreurt onze delegatie dat intimidatie, arrestaties en veroordelingen van middenveldorganisaties in ontwikkelingslanden steeds vaker voorkomen. Toch onthielden wij ons bij deze resolutie omdat de oproep tot wettelijk afdwingbare zorgvuldigheidsverplichtingen inzake mensenrechten voor Europese bedrijven met buitenlandse activiteiten te vaag omschreven werd.
Objection pursuant to Rule 105: Commission delegated regulation of 2 June 2017 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the specific compositional and information requirements for total diet replacement for weight control (B8-0497/2017) NL
Maaltijdvervangers kunnen bijdragen aan de strijd tegen obesitas, mits ze op een verantwoorde manier worden gebruikt. De wetgeving voor dergelijke maaltijdvervangers is bijzonder strikt. De Europese Commissie stelde recent een wijziging voor inzake de bijzonder samenstellings- en informatievoorschriften voor deze “volledig dagvervangende maaltijden voor gewichtscontrole”. De N-VA-delegatie heeft het bezwaar tegen deze gedelegeerde handeling gesteund om volgende redenen: de samenstellingscriteria die de Europese Commissie voorstelt, houden geen of te weinig rekening met de praktische en technologische gevolgen. Daardoor zou de invoering van deze nieuwe criteria in praktijk kunnen leiden tot een minder strenge norm, een kleiner aanbod en een hogere prijs voor de producten die voor de consument beschikbaar zijn. Hierdoor zouden consumenten potentieel minder gebruik maken van deze mogelijkheid voor gewichtsverlies en zouden consumenten mogelijk naar risicovollere alternatieven worden gedreven.De Commissie wordt gevraagd met een nieuwe gedelegeerde handeling te komen, waarin rekening gehouden wordt met de praktische en technologische gevolgen van de voorgestelde criteria, en haalbaarheidsstudies uit te voeren waarin de productieprocessen, houdbaarheid, smaak en variëteit van de voor consumenten beschikbare producten in acht worden genomen
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean DAS- 68416-4 (B8-0498/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt het bezwaar tegen de goedkeuring van import van producten gemaakt van de ggo-sojaboon DAS-68416-4 niet om volgende redenen.De Commissie heeft haar mandaat niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, is de Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van het EFSA-advies.De Europese goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is overigens bijzonder strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in een wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid.Biotechnologie is bovendien een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. Het bezwaar geeft het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft uiteraard steeds belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: draft Commission implementing Regulation amending Commission implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/6 as regards feed and food subjected to special conditions governing the import of feed and food originating in or consigned from Japan following the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power station (B8-0502/2017) NL
Na de kernramp in het Japanse Fukushima in 2011 voerde de EU terecht strikte beperkingen in op de invoer van levensmiddelen en diervoeders om de volksgezondheid te beschermen en de voedselveiligheid te garanderen. De lijst met beperkingen werd de voorbije jaren al dertien keer gewijzigd, telkens gebaseerd op doorgedreven analyse en monitoring.De N-VA-delegatie heeft het bezwaar tegen een nieuwe wijziging niet gesteund, voornamelijk om volgende redenen: (i) de norm is bijzonder strikt: de Japanse maximumlimieten waaraan de producten moeten beantwoorden zijn bijvoorbeeld strikter dan de limieten die gelden, mocht zich in de EU een kernramp voordoen. (ii) De norm wordt nageleefd: controles worden enkel versoepeld indien de volledige wetgeving minstens één jaar werd nageleefd en enkel indien er voldoende analyseresultaten beschikbaar zijn. Voor Fukushima is dat twee jaar. Sinds juni 2011 werd door EU-controles nog nooit een overschrijding van de drempel vastgesteld. (iii) Het voorstel is evidence-based: de wijziging die de Commissie nu voorlegt, is gebaseerd op meer dan 132 000 analyseresultaten van diervoeders en levensmiddelen en nog 527 000 bijkomende gegevens voor rundsvlees. (iv) Er wordt transparantie geboden: de Japanse analyseresultaten worden publiek bekend gemaakt en regelmatig geactualiseerd. Daarenboven voeren ook de bevoegde autoriteiten in de lidstaten controles uit.
2016 Report on Turkey (A8-0234/2017 - Kati Piri) NL
Met deze opvallend strenge resolutie roept het Europees Parlement op om de toetredingsonderhandelingen met Turkije en de bijhorende toetredingsfinanciering op te schorten zodra in Turkije de grondwetswijzigingen die bij referendum werden goedgekeurd daadwerkelijk worden geïmplementeerd. Onze delegatie steunt deze resolutie, maar wil nog een stap verder gaan. Wij eisen de onmiddellijke en definitieve stopzetting van de toetredingsonderhandelingen en de bijkomende financiering. Voor N-VA kan Turkije nooit lid worden van de EU. Wel pleiten wij voor een nieuw soort relatie met Turkije waarbij nauwe handelsbetrekkingen en een stevige aanpak rond veiligheid en migratie centraal staan.
EU action for sustainability (A8-0239/2017 - Seb Dance) NL
De N-VA steunt volop de duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen van de Verenigde Naties voor 2030. Wij verwijzen hiervoor naar het Vlaams Regeerakkoord 2014 en de “Visie 2050”.Met deze langetermijnstrategie zet Vlaanderen stevig in op een sterk, sociaal, open, veerkrachtig en internationaal Vlaanderen dat welvaart en welzijn creëert op een slimme, innovatieve en duurzame manier en waarin iedereen meetelt. Op die manier draagt Vlaanderen ook concreet bij aan de verwezenlijking van de duurzame ontwikkelingsdoelstellingen. Ook in het Europees Parlement trekt de N-VA hiervoor stevig aan de kar, getuige onder meer ons werk rond biodiversiteit, kringloopeconomie, de strijd tegen voedselverspilling, ...De resolutie bevat sterke passages die de N-VA voluit steunt.Het Parlement heeft echter een kans gemist om een heldere, gestructureerde en gerichte tekst te schrijven. De resolutie verliest zich soms in details, waardoor de kernboodschappen ondergesneeuwd raken. Bovendien is de balans tussen ambitie en haalbaarheid soms zoek (bijvoorbeeld inzake energie-efficiëntie en fiscaliteit). Verder is de N-VA het niet eens met de kanttekeningen die de resolutie plaatst bij de aanpak van irreguliere migratiestromen.Daarom heeft de N-VA zich onthouden bij de eindstemming. Dit doet niets af aan ons volgehouden werk voor een duurzame samenleving, dat wij met overtuiging voortzetten.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0233/2017 - Elena Valenciano) NL
Met deze resolutie keurt het Europees Parlement de overeenkomst inzake politieke dialoog en samenwerking tussen de EU en Cuba goed. Deze overeenkomst voorziet in een sterkere politieke band, een nauwere samenwerking en een betere handelsrelatie met het land. Op deze manier faciliteert de Unie het overgangsproces van de Cubaanse economie naar een vrijemarkteconomie en de transitie naar een open samenleving. De N-VA-delegatie steunt deze overeenkomst, die ook veel te bieden heeft voor onze Vlaamse bedrijven. Dit is een ideaal moment om de samenwerking met Cuba te verdiepen. Wel roepen wij de Cubaanse overheid op om de politieke arrestaties te stoppen en werk te maken van een samenleving waarin fundamentele mensenrechten voor iedere burger worden gegarandeerd.
Recommendation to the Council on the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (A8-0216/2017 - Andrey Kovatchev) NL
In deze resolutie drukt het Europees Parlement zijn prioriteiten uit voor de komende zitting van de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties. Mondiale uitdagingen als terrorisme en klimaatverandering vergen immers mondiale oplossingen. De N-VA-delegatie steunt de voorliggende resolutie, die heel wat goede elementen bevat. Zo onderschrijven wij het verzoek om maatregelen tegen terroristische organisaties, de oproep om de mensenrechten te eerbiedigen en de ambitie om het voortouw te nemen in de strijd tegen de klimaatverandering. De N-VA-delegatie staat echter sceptisch tegenover de oprichting van een internationaal belastingorgaan binnen het VN-stelsel. Fiscaal beleid behoort immers tot de nationale bevoegdheden.
EU-Kosovo Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (A8-0207/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek) NL
Met deze resolutie geeft het Europees Parlement zijn goedkeuring aan de kaderovereenkomst tussen de Europese Unie en de potentiële kandidaat-lidstaat Kosovo die de deelname van Kosovo aan EU-programma’s vastlegt. Deze overeenkomst vormt een aanvulling op de stabilisatie- en associatieovereenkomst die in 2016 met het land werd gesloten. N-VA meent dat een versterking van de betrekkingen tussen de EU en Kosovo de stabiliteit op de Balkan en de veiligheid in Europa kan bevorderen. Voor een effectieve toetreding is de EU echter niet klaar. De brexit, de migratiecrisis en het terrorisme vereisen een Unie die prioriteiten stelt en een daadkrachtig beleid voert. Eens in rustiger vaarwater kan opnieuw worden nagedacht over het toelaten van nieuwe lidstaten, mits volledig aan de criteria van Kopenhagen wordt voldaan.
A longer lifetime for products: benefits for consumers and companies (A8-0214/2017 - Pascal Durand) NL
Vlaanderen is een absolute koploper in de EU op het vlak van materiaalbeheer. Visie 2050 van de Vlaamse regering maakt van de omschakeling naar een kringloopeconomie een prioriteit.De kernpunten van de voorliggende resolutie sluiten mooi aan bij het N-VA-kringloopverhaal: beter recyclen, naar Vlaams model, is strikt noodzakelijk, maar daar stopt het verhaal niet. We moeten ook resoluut inzetten op nieuwe bedrijfsmodellen, duurzaam ontwerp en nieuwe vormen van productie en consumptie zodat we de afvalberg verkleinen. Uitgebreide producentenverantwoordelijkheid is een belangrijke hefboom voor duurzaam ontwerp. Ter illustratie: wanneer een product zo wordt ontworpen dat kritische grondstoffen niet langer kunnen worden gescheiden in de recyclagefase, zijn ze voorgoed verloren. Dit moet maximaal worden vermeden.Ook meer inzetten op hergebruik is essentieel. Hergebruik verlengt de levensduur van producten. De Vlaamse kringloopwinkels trekken hiervoor stevig aan de kar. De consument moet over voldoende informatie beschikken om bewuste keuzes te maken. Ten slotte moeten overheden het goede voorbeeld geven bijvoorbeeld via openbare aanbestedingen en het uitwisselen van beste praktijken. Ook onderzoek en innovatie blijven essentieel: kijk maar naar het potentieel van 3D-printen voor de beschikbaarheid van reserveonderdelen. Om die redenen heeft de N-VA de resolutie gesteund.
Addressing human rights violations in the context of war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including genocide (A8-0222/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL
Democratie, de rechtsstaat en fundamentele mensenrechten zijn pijlers van de Europese Unie. Als een antwoord op de gruweldaden die in het Midden-Oosten en andere delen van de wereld plaatsvinden, dringt het Europees Parlement er bij de Europese instellingen en de lidstaten op aan deze grondwaarden uit te dragen in hun buitenlands beleid. In het bijzonder wordt de aandacht gevestigd op de genocides, de folteringen en de onmenselijke en onterende behandelingen waar vele onschuldige burgers nog al te vaak het slachtoffer van worden.Om sneller en efficiënter op deze crisissituaties te kunnen reageren, is het nodig dat de inspanningen van de verschillende lidstaten beter op elkaar worden afgestemd en dat de nodige informatie wordt gedeeld tussen de verschillende Europese en nationale overheden. Daarnaast vraagt deze resolutie aan de lidstaten om medeplichtigen aan gruweldaden ter verantwoording te roepen, slachtoffers van geweld bij te staan en stabiliteit in bepaalde regio’s te faciliteren. Onze delegatie onderschrijft deze resolutie en moedigt alle lidstaten en instellingen aan om actief deel te nemen aan een betere coördinatie bij het aanpakken van mensenrechtenschendingen.
Private security companies (A8-0191/2017 - Hilde Vautmans) NL
Met deze resolutie pleit het Europees Parlement voor een kader voor particuliere beveiligingsondernemingen die worden ingezet in internationale conflicten. Zowel de EU als de lidstaten werken geregeld met dergelijke bedrijven samen voor buitenlandse operaties. Jammer genoeg zorgt de inzet van deze bedrijven al te vaak voor misverstanden in het veld en diplomatieke conflicten achteraf. Ook varieert de regulering van deze bedrijven te sterk van lidstaat tot lidstaat.N-VA deelt de bezorgdheid over de steeds prominentere rol die deze bedrijven spelen in internationale conflicten en de risico’s die deze nieuwe tendens met zich meebrengt. Onze delegatie meent dat deze praktijk de democratische controle van het Parlement op het leger ondermijnt en verzoekt in afwachting van een internationale aanpak om een duidelijk Europees kader. Wel ziet onze delegatie een ondersteunende rol weggelegd voor deze bedrijven, waarbij overheden een beroep kunnen doen op de expertise en kennis van specialisten.
Objection to Commission Delegated Regulation amending Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 as regards the control measures relating to the cultivation of hemp and certain provisions on payments (B8-0395/2017) NL
De N-VA heeft het bezwaar niet gesteund en verwelkomt de afwijzing van het bezwaar. Het stoppen van de biodiversiteitscrisis vraagt inspanningen van alle sectoren, ook van de landbouwsector. Precies hier komen de “ecologische aandachtsgebieden” (EFA’s) in beeld. Deze hoeven slechts 5 % van het landbouwareaal te bestrijken, maar hebben het potentieel om een belangrijke bijdrage te leveren voor bestuivers en vogels.In mijn biodiversiteitsverslag (P8_TA(2016)0034) wordt deze problematiek ook expliciet belicht: zo sporen we de Commissie en de lidstaten o.a. aan om de effectiviteit van de vergroeningsmaatregelen in het kader van het GLB te monitoren, te evalueren en, zo nodig, te verhogen (§38); benadrukken we dat EFA’s in principe gebieden moeten zijn voor de bescherming en de bevordering van agro-ecologische processen, zoals bestuiving en bodembehoud (§40); en dringen we erop aan dat de financiële middelen in het kader van het GLB worden herschikt ten behoeve van de financiering van duurzame landbouwpraktijken en het behoud van de biodiversiteit (§42).Het is “gezond boerenverstand” dat het beschermen van biodiversiteit en het gebruik van pesticiden in deze EFA’s niet compatibel zijn. Temeer omdat daar heel wat publieke middelen tegenover staan. De steun voor het Commissievoorstel is een positief signaal voor de bescherming van natuur en biodiversiteit.
2016 Report on Serbia (A8-0063/2017 - David McAllister) NL
Vastberaden zet Servië zich in voor EU-lidmaatschap tegen 2020. Ondanks de inspanningen van het land onthoudt de N-VA-delegatie zich bij de stemming over het voorliggende verslag.In de eerste plaats geloven we niet dat de EU op dit moment klaar is voor een verdere externe uitbreiding. De uitdagingen waarmee we worden geconfronteerd vereisen een Unie die prioriteiten stelt en een daadkrachtig beleid voert. Eens in rustigere wateren kan opnieuw worden nagedacht over het toelaten van nieuwe lidstaten, mits volledig aan de criteria van Kopenhagen wordt voldaan.Daarnaast stellen we vast dat de Servische bevolking nog steeds te maken heeft met discriminatie van minderheden, bedreiging van kritische stemmen en intimidatie van holebi’s. Ook de militaire invloed van grote mogendheden zoals Rusland is verontrustend. Wij roepen de Servische regering dan ook op om onze bekommernissen ernstig aan te pakken.Wel geloven we in een sterk partnerschap met Servië, wat de Europese veiligheid kan bevorderen en de stabiliteit in de regio ten goede kan komen.
2016 Report on Kosovo (A8-0062/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek) NL
In 2008 maakte Kosovo zich met succes los van Servië. Het sluitstuk van een autonomiebeweging dat later in 2010 werd bestendigd door het Internationaal Gerechtshof. “Het zelfbeschikkingsrecht der volkeren” zijn dan toch geen loze woorden.In 2016 zette Kosovo zijn eerste stap richting EU-lidmaatschap met de ondertekening van de stabilisatie- en associatieovereenkomst. Polarisatie, discriminatie en criminaliteit houden het land echter in een wurggreep. Voor N-VA is het voldoen aan de Kopenhagencriteria geen vrijblijvende, maar een noodzakelijke voorwaarde voor toetreding tot de EU. Daarnaast vindt onze delegatie dat de EU eerst zelf een antwoord moet vinden op een aantal uitdagingen alvorens verder uit te breiden.Tot slot kunnen wij ons niet scharen achter de voorgestelde visumliberalisering voor Kosovaarse burgers, omdat het land niet aan alle verplichtingen voldoet. Gezien al het voorgaande onthoudt de N-VA-delegatie zich bij de stemming over de voorliggende resolutie. Wel gelooft N-VA in een versterking van de betrekkingen tussen de EU en Kosovo, omdat het de stabiliteit op de Balkan en de veiligheid in Europa kan bevorderen.
2016 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (A8-0055/2017 - Ivo Vajgl) NL
De Republiek Macedonië boekt gestage vooruitgang in het proces van toetreding tot de EU. Het land toonde zich een betrouwbare partner tijdens de migratiecrisis, pakte het radicalisme aan en organiseerde eerlijke verkiezingen.Het naamconflict met Griekenland staat de aanvang van de toetredingsonderhandelingen echter in de weg. Daarnaast blijft het land kampen met corruptie, geweld tegen holebi’s en een beperkte persvrijheid. Voor N-VA is toetreding tot de EU geen inspannings- maar een resultaatsverbintenis. Pas als volledig wordt voldaan aan de Kopenhagen-criteria kan een land lid worden.Ook meent onze delegatie dat de Unie niet klaar is voor een verdere uitbreiding. Alvorens nieuwe landen toe te laten, zullen we een antwoord moeten vinden op de brexit, de migratiecrisis en het terrorisme. De N-VA-delegatie onthoudt zich daarom bij de stemming over de voorliggende resolutie. Toch moeten we blijven werken aan een sterk partnerschap met Macedonië, wat zowel de EU als de lokale bevolking ten goede kan komen.
The new European Consensus on Development - our world, our dignity, our future (B8-0387/2017, B8-0390/2017) NL
Onze wereld, onze waardigheid, onze toekomst. Met deze resolutie onderschrijft het Europees Parlement de nieuwe Europese consensus inzake ontwikkeling. Deze consensus schept, in overeenstemming met de VN-Agenda 2030 voor duurzame ontwikkeling, een nieuw kader voor de Europese ontwikkelingssamenwerking voor de komende 15 jaar. De N-VA is voorstander van een kwaliteitsvolle en duurzame ontwikkelingssamenwerking die mensen structureel uit de armoede haalt. Daarom steunt onze delegatie volmondig deze resolutie, die de uitbanning van armoede vooropstelt en de lidstaten op hun financiële verantwoordelijkheden wijst. Aansluitend daarop pleit de N-VA voor een verstandige ontwikkelingssamenwerking waarbij partnerlanden voor hun verantwoordelijkheden worden geplaatst. Daarom kunnen wij ons niet scharen achter de volledige loskoppeling van de ontwikkelingssamenwerking en de migratie- en veiligheidscrisis. Voor ons zijn solidariteit én verantwoordelijkheid twee zijden van één medaille.
Resilience as a strategic priority of the EU external action (B8-0381/2017) NL
De resolutie over de integrale strategie van de Europese Unie zal het extern beleid van de EU de komende jaren vorm geven. In deze integrale strategie worden een aantal prioriteiten vooropgesteld, waarvan ‘de opbouw van veerkracht’ er één is. Veerkracht betekent in deze context het vermogen van staten en samenlevingen om zich te hervormen, en zodoende weerstand te bieden aan en zich te herstellen van interne en externe crisissen. Onze delegatie steunt de strategie en onderschrijft het belang van veerkracht als prioriteit van het Europese externe beleid. Het begrip veerkracht sluit aan bij de kwaliteitsvolle, duurzame en verstandige ontwikkelingssamenwerking waar de N-VA voor pleit. Onze delegatie kan zich echter niet vinden in een uitbreiding van de Conventie van Genève zoals die geopperd wordt in de resolutie. De N-VA is het ermee eens dat deze conventie moet worden herzien, maar pleit daarbij, in lijn met de Raad van Europa, voor een herinterpretatie van de criteria om vluchtelingen te erkennen en een aanpassing van de definitie van veilig derde land.
Achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East (RC-B8-0345/2017, B8-0345/2017, B8-0346/2017, B8-0347/2017, B8-0348/2017, B8-0352/2017, B8-0354/2017) NL
Voor de N-VA staat het zelfbeschikkingsrecht der volkeren voorop. Onze delegatie steunt daarom deze resolutie, waarin het Europees Parlement zich uitspreekt voor een tweestatenoplossing voor het Israëlisch-Palestijns conflict. Wij zijn verheugd dat er over de tweestatenoplossing op zowel Europees als internationaal vlak een steeds grotere eensgezindheid bestaat. Voor de N-VA is deze oplossing geen keuze voor de ene of de andere partij maar wel een eenvoudige toepassing van het principe van zelfbeschikking. Daarnaast roept de N-VA-delegatie beide partijen op om de onderhandelingen zo snel mogelijk te hervatten met het oog op duurzame vrede. Daarbij mag het humanitaire leed en de gruwel niet uit het oog worden verloren.
EU Strategy on Syria (RC-B8-0331/2017, B8-0331/2017, B8-0333/2017, B8-0335/2017, B8-0337/2017, B8-0338/2017, B8-0341/2017, B8-0342/2017) NL
Sinds het uitbreken van het Syrische conflict vielen er 250 000 slachtoffers en sloegen er 12 miljoen mensen op de vlucht. Het onderwijs, de gezondheidszorg en het welvaarssysteem liggen in puin. Ondertussen is het conflict afgegleden tot een ordinaire machtsstrijd tussen een aantal grote mogendheden die elk hun economische en geostrategische belangen trachten te consolideren. En dit onder het toeziend oog van de internationale gemeenschap.In de eerste plaats gaat onze aandacht naar de onschuldige slachtoffers en in het bijzonder de kinderen, die geen enkele schuld treft aan deze verschrikkelijke oorlog. Daarnaast wijzen wij Rusland terecht, dat op allerhande manieren het gewelddadige Assad-regime een hand boven het hoofd houdt. Het vetorecht dat Rusland systematisch uitoefent in de VN-Veiligheidsraad, en de militaire steun aan het regime is beschamend en misdadig. De N-VA-delegatie steunt dan ook de voorliggende resolutie, die alle betrokken partijen tot de orde roept, een toekomst voor Syrië met Assad uitsluit en de internationale gemeenschap oproept tot actie. Het is belangrijk dat de Europese lidstaten samenwerken aan een vredevolle en duurzame oplossing voor het conflict.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: GMO cotton GHB119 (B8-0293/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunde de bezwaren tegen de goedkeuring van import van producten op basis van ggo-katoen niet om de volgende redenen.De Commissie heeft haar mandaat niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, is de Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van het EFSA-advies.De Europese goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is overigens bijzonder strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in een wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en op feiten gebaseerd beleid.Biotechnologie is bovendien een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. De bezwaren geven het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft uiteraard steeds belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd deel moet uitmaken van een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Genetically modified maize DAS-40278-9 (B8-0292/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunde de bezwaren tegen de goedkeuring van invoer van producten op basis van ggo-maïs niet om de volgende redenen.De Commissie heeft haar mandaat niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, is de Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van het EFSA-advies.De Europese goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is overigens bijzonder strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in een wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en op feiten gebaseerd beleid.Biotechnologie is bovendien een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. De bezwaren geven het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft uiteraard steeds belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd deel moet uitmaken van een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety (A8-0175/2017 - Biljana Borzan) NL
De strijd tegen voedselverspilling vormt een noodzakelijk element in de transitie naar een kringloopeconomie. De N-VA steunt de prioriteiten die in de resolutie naar voren worden geschoven: voedselverlies halveren tegen 2030, een concreet actieplan om dit doel te bereiken, en stevig inzetten op bewustwording en preventie. Het betrekken van alle spelers uit de voedselketen, een hoofdrol voor regionale en lokale overheden en maatwerk vormen ontegensprekelijk sleutels tot succes.Vlaanderen heeft al een eigen actieplan ontwikkeld om voedselverlies met 15 procent te verminderen tegen 2020. Daarbij worden alle betrokken actoren –van boer tot bord – betrokken en wordt het cascadeprincipe toegepast. Tal van interessante initiatieven worden gelanceerd, zoals het Chefs Charter van Horeca Vlaanderen, de GroeneVENTscan en het faciliteren van het wegschenken van voedsel via onlineplatforms en apps als Schenkingsbeurs en Rekub. Ook de uitbreiding van de btw-vrijstelling voor de gratis verdeling van onverkochte levenswaren door mijn partijgenoot en federaal minister van Financiën Van Overtveldt is het vermelden waard.Slechts één kanttekening: de N-VA benadrukt dat iedereen recht heeft op volledige informatie met betrekking tot de levensmiddelen die hij consumeert, ook wanneer de verdeling via een voedselbank of liefdadigheidsvereniging gebeurt. Wij verwijzen hiervoor naar de relevante omzendbrief van het Federaal Agentschap voor de veiligheid van de voedselketen van februari 2017.
Minamata Convention on Mercury (A8-0067/2017 - Stefan Eck) NL
Kwik is een giftige stof die een bijzonder nefaste uitwerking heeft op het milieu en de gezondheid van mens en dier. Hoewel het gebruik van kwik de voorbije jaren afnam, vormt de stof nog steeds een belangrijk risico. Vervuiling door kwik is ook een wereldwijd probleem: kwik kan erg lange afstanden afleggen doorheen de lucht. 40 tot 80% van kwikvervuiling in de EU is afkomstig van wereldwijde vervuiling. Een wereldwijde aanpak dringt zich op. Het VN-Verdrag van Minamata uit 2013 wil de risico’s verder beperken en een groot aantal van de huidige toepassingen geleidelijk afbouwen. Recentelijk zette het Parlement al het licht op groen voor een akkoord dat de EU-wetgeving in lijn brengt met de afspraken van Minamata. Vandaag volgt de instemming van het Parlement met de EU-ratificatie van het VN-Verdrag zelf. De N-VA steunt deze ratificatie met overtuiging.
EU flagship initiative on the garment sector (A8-0080/2017 - Lola Sánchez Caldentey) NL
Degelijk werk, sociale bescherming en transparantie voor de consument zijn stuk voor stuk zaken waaraan N-VA veel belang hecht. Toch onthield onze delegatie zich op de voorliggende resolutie. In deze tekst spoort het Parlement de Europese Commissie aan om strenge maatregelen te nemen voor een eerlijkere Europese mode-industrie. Wij onderschrijven de doelstellingen die in dit verslag worden aangehaald maar wij verzetten ons tegen de buitensporige verplichtingen die aan de sector worden opgelegd. N-VA bepleit een gezamenlijke aanpak, zelfregulering vanuit de sector en een verantwoord koopgedrag van de consument.
Implementation of the Mining Waste Directive (A8-0071/2017 - György Hölvényi) NL
Afval van winningsindustrieën, zoals de mijnbouw, vertegenwoordigt maar liefst 30% van het totale afvalvolume van de EU. Bovendien gaat het vaak om gevaarlijk afval. Het is dus een erg belangrijke stroom die we met aandacht moeten volgen, ook omwille van de noodzaak onze economie meer circulair te maken. De N-VA steunt dan ook het verslag dat oproept tot een betere tenuitvoerlegging van de richtlijn mijnbouwafval (2006/21/EG). Deze richtlijn beoogt de negatieve effecten van winningsindustrieën, zoals de mijnbouw, op mens en milieu te voorkomen en maximaal te beperken. Het is duidelijk dat er ernstige problemen zijn bij de tenuitvoerlegging van de richtlijn in de lidstaten. Het verslag roept op tot een betere tenuitvoerlegging van de bestaande wetgeving, een betere rapportage en een meer consistente interpretatie door de bevoegde overheden in de lidstaten. Richtsnoeren van de Europese Commissie moeten daarbij helpen.
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0270/2017, B8-0270/2017, B8-0271/2017, B8-0272/2017, B8-0274/2017, B8-0275/2017, B8-0276/2017, B8-0277/2017) NL
Uit de laatste berichtgeving blijkt hoe de democratie in Venezuela wordt gekortwiekt. De N-VA-delegatie steunt dan ook de voorliggende resolutie. In deze tekst drukt het Europees Parlement zijn ongerustheid uit over de inperking van de bevoegdheden van het Venezolaanse parlement en het brutaal neerslaan van protesten. Politici worden geschorst, oppositieleden worden gearresteerd en de scheiding der machten wordt met voeten getreden. Wat overblijft, is een schijndemocratie met een machteloos parlement dat geen enkele controle meer heeft op zijn regering. Daarom roept de N-VA-delegatie de Venezolaanse overheid op om gehoor te geven aan deze resolutie en de rechtsstaat te herstellen.
Genetically modified maize Bt11 × 59122 × MIR604 × 1507 × GA21 (B8-0236/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunde het bezwaar tegen de goedkeuring van een ggo-mais niet om de volgende redenen.De Commissie heeft haar mandaat niet overschreden: wanneer de lidstaten geen gekwalificeerde meerderheid bereiken, is de Commissie gemachtigd ggo’s goed te keuren op basis van het EFSA-advies. De Europese goedkeuringsprocedure voor ggo’s is overigens bijzonder strikt. De EFSA-risicobeoordeling speelt hierin een cruciale rol. De N-VA gelooft sterk in een wetenschappelijk onderbouwd en “evidence-based” beleid.Biotechnologie is bovendien een belangrijke sector voor innovatie, onderzoek en ontwikkeling. Ook Vlaanderen, en in het bijzonder Gent, is toonaangevend in dergelijk onderzoek. De bezwaren geven het signaal dat Europa een rem wil zetten op dit onderzoek, wat volgens mij verkeerd en nefast is.Het blijft uiteraard steeds belangrijk een onderscheid te maken tussen ggo-techniek en -toepassing. Het is ook duidelijk dat het (eventuele) gebruik van ggo’s altijd moet kaderen in een landbouwbeleid waarin de bescherming van volksgezondheid, milieu en biodiversiteit is geïntegreerd, waarbij geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding essentieel is voor een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven.
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (A8-0048/2017 - Daniel Dalton) NL
De N-VA-delegatie stemde voor de herziening van de wetgeving inzake typegoedkeuring van wagens: een duidelijk politiek signaal als reactie op de recente uitstootschandalen is voor ons immers broodnodig om dergelijke schandalen in de toekomst te voorkomen.Onverantwoordelijke lidstaten en een nalatige Europese Commissie schoven de volksgezondheid opzij. Vooral zwakke weggebruikers en kinderen worden hierdoor getroffen. Voor de N-VA is de bescherming van volksgezondheid en milieu een gedeelde maatschappelijke verantwoordelijkheid. Het is dan ook onbegrijpelijk en onaanvaardbaar dat sommige lidstaten en ook de automobielsector zelfs nu nog op de rem blijven staan. Hun vertragingsmanoeuvres moeten stoppen. Daarom moet er sterker ingezet worden op enerzijds versterkt Europees markttoezicht en anderzijds de effectieve implementatie en handhaving van de regels. Enkel op die manier kunnen we deze systeemfout oplossen.De N-VA-delegatie vindt het evenwel een gemiste kans dat geen meerderheid werd gevonden voor een onafhankelijk EU-Agentschap voor markttoezicht. Wij menen dat een dergelijk agentschap in deze specifieke context de beste garanties biedt om politieke beïnvloeding uit te sluiten en sterk markttoezicht kan verzekeren door op een onafhankelijke en transparante manier zelf wagens te testen en indien nodig, ook actie te ondernemen tegen autoproducenten die de regels niet naleven.
EU priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2017 (RC-B8-0183/2017, B8-0183/2017, B8-0184/2017, B8-0185/2017, B8-0186/2017, B8-0187/2017, B8-0188/2017, B8-0189/2017) NL
Voorliggende resolutie geeft de prioriteiten van het Europees Parlement voor de UNHRC-zittingen weer. De N-VA is een grote pleitbezorger van een verregaande internationale bescherming van de fundamentele rechten en vrijheden. Daarbij beogen we te allen tijde een billijk evenwicht te bewaren tussen het garanderen van de grondrechten die wij essentieel achten en het waarborgen van de veiligheid van de EU-onderdanen en de internationale gemeenschap. De N-VA-leden in het Europees Parlement sluiten zich aan bij de prioriteiten en aanbevelingen die in deze resolutie worden aangehaald.
2016 Report on Montenegro (A8-0050/2017 - Charles Tannock) NL
Het is duidelijk dat de Montenegrijnse regering de voorbije jaren gestage vooruitgang heeft geboekt bij de toetredingsonderhandelingen. Montenegro voerde belangrijke hervormingen door, stelde zich op als een trouwe bondgenoot en ondertekende het NAVO-toetredingsprotocol.Tegelijkertijd blijven er punten van bezorgdheid. Zo is de vermeende invloed van buitenlandse mogendheden op de politieke en economische ontwikkelingen in Montenegro verontrustend, wordt er te weinig rekening gehouden met de ingrijpende milieueffecten van grote infrastructuurprojecten en blijft de afkeer van seksuele diversiteit wijdverspreid. Belangrijker in de context van toetredingsonderhandelingen is echter de vaststelling dat de EU niet klaar is voor verdere externe uitbreiding. De N-VA-delegatie heeft zich daarom onthouden bij de stemming over de voorliggende resolutie.
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products (A8-0022/2017 - Karin Kadenbach) NL
Al bij het uitbreken van het paardenvleesschandaal in 2013 pleitte de N-VA voor meer controles, een betere handhaving van de wetgeving en strengere straffen om fraude tegen te gaan. Het akkoord dat vandaag werd goedgekeurd beantwoordt precies aan deze bezorgdheden. Controles van boer tot bord zijn nodig om de traceerbaarheid van het voedsel te verbeteren, fraude tegen te gaan, en het consumentenvertrouwen te herstellen. Dan zal dagelijkse kost ook eerlijke kost zijn.Het is een goede zaak dat de controles efficiënter, gebaseerd op risico’s en onaangekondigd worden uitgevoerd. De hervorming van de wetgeving moet ook het dierenwelzijn ten goede komen. Daarom steunt de N-VA het akkoord bereikt in tweede lezing.
Commission's approval of Germany's revised plan to introduce a road toll (B8-0180/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie onthield zich op de voorliggende resolutie. De resolutie stelt de invoering van een Duits tolsysteem dat ook buitenlandse bestuurders laat betalen aan de kaak en eist tevens transparantie over het akkoord tussen de Europese Commissie en Duitsland dat de invoering van dit tolsysteem valideerde.Vanzelfsprekend deelt de N-VA-delegatie de bezorgdheid over de mogelijke negatieve gevolgen van nationale tolsystemen voor buurlanden en de EU. Non-discriminatie, de interne markt en een vlotte mobiliteit over de landsgrenzen heen zijn stuk voor stuk zaken die de N-VA hoog in het vaandel heeft staan. Aangezien wij het motto "de gebruiker betaalt" onderschrijven, zien wij niettemin potentieel in een tolsysteem dat de financiële lasten eerlijk verdeelt over alle gebruikers van onze wegen. Ook steunen wij de vraag aan de Commissie om meer transparantie te verschaffen over het akkoord met Duitsland.
Mercury (A8-0313/2016 - Stefan Eck) NL
Kwik is een giftige stof die een bijzonder nefaste impact heeft op het milieu en de gezondheid van mens en dier. Hoewel het gebruik van kwik de afgelopen jaren is afgenomen, vormt de stof nog steeds een belangrijk risico.Vervuiling door kwik is ook een globaal probleem: kwik kan door de lucht zeer lange afstanden afleggen. 40 tot 80 % van de kwikvervuiling in de EU is afkomstig van globale vervuiling. Een globale aanpak dringt zich op.Het VN-Verdrag van Minamata uit 2013 pleit voor een verdere beperking van de risico’s en een geleidelijke afbouw van een groot aantal van de huidige toepassingen. Het akkoord tussen het Parlement en de Raad brengt de EU-wetgeving in lijn met de afspraken van Minamata en bespoedigt op die manier de EU-ratificatie van het VN-Verdrag. Het akkoord is ambitieus en tegelijk werkbaar. De N-VA steunt het volledig.
Minimum standards for the protection of farm rabbits (A8-0011/2017 - Stefan Eck) NL
De N-VA delegatie heeft de resolutie over minimumnormen voor de bescherming van tamme konijnen met overtuiging gesteund. Komaf maken met batterijkooien voor konijnen is niet meer dan logisch en zou het welzijn van naar schatting 320 miljoen tamme konijnen in de EU enorm verbeteren. Voor de bescherming van legkippen werden al eerder dergelijke maatregelen genomen. Meer ruimte voor de dieren komt niet alleen het dierenwelzijn ten goede, maar kan ook bijdragen tot preventie van ziekten en tot minder antibioticagebruik, wat dan weer een positieve impact heeft op menselijke gezondheid.Vlaanderen is overigens op de goede weg: een stapsgewijze evolutie naar een betere huisvesting voor konijnen in verrijkte kooien of parken is bij ons al volop bezig. Omdat het nodig is het welzijn van deze dieren ook in andere Europese lidstaten goed te beschermen, steunt de N-VA het verzoek om een wetgevingsvoorstel voor Europese minimumnormen.
Options for improving access to medicines (A8-0040/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) NL
Toegang tot kwaliteitsvolle, innoverende en betaalbare geneesmiddelen blijft een belangrijke uitdaging waaraan versterkte Europese actie een bijdrage kan leveren.Een betere samenwerking tussen de lidstaten kan hun onderhandelingspositie versterken. Een concreet voorbeeld daarvan is de bestaande samenwerking tussen België, Nederland, Luxemburg en Oostenrijk rond de zogenaamde weesgeneesmiddelen voor zeldzame ziekten. Ook een gezamenlijk aankoopbeleid van vaccins kan bijdragen tot lagere prijzen. Dit houdt voordelen in voor de patiënt, de overheid en de betrokken bedrijven.De beoordeling van gezondheidstechnologieën is een essentiële pijler in een beleid op basis van bewijsmateriaal, wat de N-VA voluit steunt. Nieuwe geneesmiddelen en innovatieve technologieën zijn duur. Checken of iets werkt, toegevoegde waarde heeft en kostenefficiënt is, is daarom erg belangrijk. De N-VA pleit voor een nauwe Europese samenwerking op dit vlak, minder overlap en meer efficiëntie.In het verslag wordt ook terecht nadruk gelegd op de toenemende resistentie van bacteriën, wat een enorme bedreiging vormt voor de gezondheid van mens en dier. Een recente studie van het Europees Centrum voor ziektepreventie en -bestrijding (ECDC) geeft aan dat resistente bacteriën in de EU jaarlijks voor 25.000 sterfgevallen verantwoordelijk zijn. Innovatie is ook op dit punt erg belangrijk.Daarom heeft de N-VA-delegatie het verslag gesteund.
Common Commercial Policy in the context of wildlife sustainability imperatives (A8-0012/2017 - Emma McClarkin) NL
Deze week, op 3 maart, vieren we “World Wildlife Day”. Een uitgelezen moment om opnieuw te benadrukken hoe belangrijk het is illegale handel in wilde dieren en planten fors te bestrijden.Een schrikbarend aantal olifanten, tijgers, neushoorns en andere diersoorten wordt gedood voor gadgets, souvenirs, zogeheten geneesmiddelen en nutteloze modeaccessoires. Gewetenloze stropers en handelaars zetten voor grof geld de natuur in de uitverkoop en daar moeten we samen een einde aan maken. In het belang van onze natuur, maar ook voor onze veiligheid. Illegale handel is immers niet alleen dodelijk voor heel wat beschermde soorten, maar ook enorm gevaarlijk: de handel leidt tot onveiligheid en instabiliteit, bijvoorbeeld in Centraal-Afrika. Dit wordt ook expliciet erkend door de VN-Veiligheidsraad.In november 2016 zette het Europees Parlement het licht al op groen voor een Europees actieplan ter zake. Ik ben uitermate tevreden dat het voorliggende verslag een krachtig en aanvullend signaal geeft over de rol die het Europese handelsbeleid kan spelen bij het stoppen van deze illegale, criminele praktijken.
EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (A8-0028/2017 - Charles Tannock) NL
De N-VA-delegatie stemt voor de voorliggende resolutie. Op deze manier drukken wij onze steun uit voor een strategische partnerschapovereenkomst met Canada. Deze overeenkomst is een beleidsmatige aanvulling op CETA en beoogt de bilaterale samenwerking met Canada op te voeren op gebieden zoals buitenlands- en veiligheidsbeleid, terrorismebestrijding, de strijd tegen georganiseerde misdaad, duurzame ontwikkeling, onderzoek en cultuur. Voor ons is deze overeenkomst een bevestiging van de sterke banden die we reeds lange tijd met het land hebben en een essentiële aanvulling op de nauwere handelsbetrekkingen die we met Canada zullen aangaan. N-VA is een grote voorstander van robuuste politieke banden met landen zoals Canada die democratie, fundamentele vrijheden en open handel hoog in het vaandel dragen. Deze strategische partnerschapsovereenkomst sluit daar volledig bij aan.
EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (A8-0382/2016 - Helmut Scholz) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt de voorliggende resoluties. Met deze resoluties hecht het Europees Parlement zijn goedkeuring aan het sluiten van een kaderovereenkomst met Mongolië. Deze overeenkomst biedt een raamwerk voor de uitbreiding van de samenwerking met Mongolië op het gebied van landbouw, energiebeleid, onderzoek, cultuur en ontwikkelingssamenwerking. Wij beschouwen deze overeenkomst als een bevestiging van de sterke relatie die doorheen de jaren met het land werd opgebouwd en wij geloven dat het sluiten van deze overeenkomst deze relatie zal consolideren. De N-VA-delegatie stelt vast dat Mongolië op het vlak van democratie, economische ontwikkeling en mensenrechten grote stappen in de goede richting heeft gezet. Op deze manier heeft het land zich ontplooid tot een betrouwbare partner van de EU die geostrategisch van onschatbare waarde is. Toch moedigen wij de Mongoolse overheid aan om de strijd tegen corruptie, sociale uitsluiting en mensenhandel voort te zetten. Wij verwelkomen de nauwere samenwerking met Mongolië, die zowel de Mongoolse bevolking als de Europese burgers ongetwijfeld ten goede zal komen.
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017) NL
De N-VA-delegatie heeft het voorstel voor de hervorming van het emissiehandelssysteem goedgekeurd. Het is een stap vooruit voor een efficiënt, evenwichtig en innovatief systeem en draagt bij tot de omzetting van het Akkoord van Parijs.Om de CO2-uitstoot krachtdadig te verminderen, moet de werking van de koolstofmarkt beter en efficiënter. Het akkoord bevat belangrijke maatregelen om het overschot aan CO2-rechten in de markt weg te werken zodat een robuustere prijs voor CO2 klimaatvriendelijke investeringen kan stimuleren.Bovendien biedt het akkoord garanties voor klimaat én jobs. Wereldwijd is de EU de grootste uitstoter van CO2, na China en de Verenigde Staten. De EU heeft echter de meest ambitieuze klimaatdoelstelling ter wereld. Wij willen vooraan in het peloton rijden, zonder evenwel een lekke band te krijgen. We mogen van winnaars geen verliezers maken. Wanneer bedrijven wegtrekken uit Europa naar derde landen waar de klimaatregels minder strikt zijn, verliezen we tweemaal: de jobs zijn weg en we doen niets voor het klimaat.De N-VA is ook erg tevreden over de sterke focus op innovatie. Een koolstofarm Europa bereik je niet alleen door een werkbaar systeem van emissierechten, maar vergt innovatieve oplossingen voor het klimaatprobleem binnen én buiten Europa.
2016 Report on Albania (A8-0023/2017 - Knut Fleckenstein) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt de voorliggende resolutie. In deze resolutie geeft het Europees Parlement zijn visie op de situatie in Albanië en de vooruitgang die het land maakt als kandidaat-lidstaat. In deze hoedanigheid voerde het land het voorbije jaar heel wat positieve hervormingen door in de grondwet, de kieswetgeving en de bescherming van fundamentele rechten en vrijheden. Toch merken wij op dat alvorens de eigenlijke toetredingsonderhandelingen kunnen worden opgestart, het land nog de nodige acties moet ondernemen om de corruptie, de hoge werkloosheid en de staatsschuld de kop in te drukken. Daarnaast is er bijkomende aandacht nodig voor het verschijnsel ‘eerwraak’, waarvan tot op vandaag teveel volwassenen, jonge mensen en zelfs kinderen het slachtoffer worden. Ook de bescherming van de holebi-gemeenschap laat nog te wensen over. Tot slot benadrukken wij het belang van de vrijwaring van beschermd natuurgebied bij de ontwikkeling van waterkrachtcentrales en andere grote projecten. Mits de nodige inspanningen zien wij voor Albanië een mooie toekomst weggelegd als lid van de EU.
2016 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0026/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL
De N-VA-delegatie steunt de voorliggende resolutie. In deze resolutie geeft het Europees Parlement zijn visie op de situatie in Bosnië Herzegovina (BH), dat sinds 2015 een potentiele-kandidaat lidstaat van de EU is. Op 15 februari 2016 diende het land officieel een verzoek tot toetreding in, dat sinds 20 september 2016 door de Raad wordt behandeld. Wij stellen vast dat BH grote vooruitgang boekt op zijn weg naar een toetreding tot de EU. Toch dienen er nog een aantal hordes te worden genomen. Zo is onze delegatie van mening dat het implementeren van een rechtsstaat waarin alle bevolkingsgroepen en burgers rechtmatig worden vertegenwoordigd en zich kandidaat kunnen stellen voor politieke functies een belangrijke voorwaarde is voor een eventuele toetreding. In deze context betwijfelen wij of een federale staatsstructuur genoeg waarborgen kan bieden voor het garanderen van de democratische basisbeginselen in het beleid. Daarnaast willen wij als N-VA het belang onderstrepen van de eerbiediging van alle officiële talen in het medialandschap en het onderwijs. Tot slot moedigen wij BH aan om zijn beleid zo spoedig mogelijk af te stemmen op de EU-normen inzake klimaat en milieu.
Biological low risk pesticides (B8-0140/2017) NL
De N-VA toonde zich al eerder nadrukkelijk voorstander van geïntegreerde plaagbestrijding en van een duurzaam gebruik van pesticiden en niet-chemische alternatieven. In Vlaanderen is overigens sinds januari 2015 een pesticidenverbod voor openbare besturen van kracht onder het motto “zonder is gezonder”. Pesticiden kunnen enkel nog gebruikt worden onder specifieke voorwaarden. Ook particulieren worden aangemoedigd om pesticiden “buitenspel te zetten”.Wij hebben de resolutie over risicoarme biologische gewasbeschermingsmiddelen dan ook voluit gesteund. Risicoarme biologische gewasbeschermingsmiddelen kunnen een wezenlijke bijdrage leveren aan een meer duurzame landbouw.We staan voor een dubbele uitdaging: het gebruik van conventionele gewasbeschermingsmiddelen houdt risico’s in voor de menselijke gezondheid, dieren en het milieu. Tegelijk hebben boeren behoefte aan een verscheidenheid aan middelen om hun gewassen doeltreffend te beschermen. Een antwoord op deze uitdaging is het bevorderen van de ontwikkeling van alternatieve technieken. Zo kunnen we de afhankelijkheid van conventionele pesticiden verminderen. Een versnelde procedure voor de beoordeling, toelating en registratie van risicoarme biologische pesticiden is een belangrijke stap om de beschikbaarheid van niet-chemische alternatieven te vergroten, in het belang van boer, mens, dier en milieu.
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (A8-0020/2017 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Norbert Neuser) NL
De N-VA-delegatie onthoudt zich van de stemming over de voorliggende resolutie. Wij steunen de herziening van de Europese consensus over ontwikkelingssamenwerking waarmee de onderliggende waarden, doelstellingen en basisprincipes van het Europese ontwikkelingsbeleid in overeenstemming worden gebracht met de agenda voor duurzame ontwikkeling van de VN. Daarnaast onderschrijven wij ook de VN-doelstellingen en blijven wij ons inzetten voor een kwaliteitsvolle en duurzame ontwikkelingssamenwerking. Maar N-VA pleit ook voor een verstandige ontwikkelingssamenwerking waarbij partnerlanden voor hun verantwoordelijkheden worden geplaatst. Op dit punt schiet de voorliggende resolutie voor ons tekort. De volledige loskoppeling van de ontwikkelingssamenwerking en de migratiecrisis die in deze resolutie sterk naar voren komt, zien wij dan ook als een gemiste kans. Vanzelfsprekend wensen wij de ontwikkelingssamenwerking aan te wenden als een opportuniteit om samen met derde landen op zoek te gaan naar oplossingen voor de ongecontroleerde en dodelijke migratiestromen die we vandaag kennen. Daarbij is een gedeelde inspanning noodzakelijk.
Written questions (98)
The decision not to include Russia on the list of high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money-laundering and anti-terrorism-financing regimes PDF (51 KB) DOC (20 KB)
EU-wide ban on the use of wild animals in circuses for reasons of public safety and security, human and animal health PDF (48 KB) DOC (20 KB)
VP/HR - Follow-up to the answer to Written Question E-004540/2018 on the mass arbitrary detention of 1 million Uyghurs - Deteriorating situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region PDF (49 KB) DOC (18 KB)
New breeding techniques PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Crimean representative office in Brussels PDF (97 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Force-feeding in foie gras production PDF (100 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Violation of judicial independence in Spain and Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights - violation of Articles 6 and 47-49 of the EU Charter and of Directive 2016/343 PDF (107 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Stearin in beeswax PDF (6 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Air passengers' rights PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Freedom of expression under threat in Spain PDF (198 KB) DOC (21 KB)
NGO workers accused of abusing woman and children: need for greater transparency PDF (6 KB) DOC (19 KB)
CEF, TEN-T, inland waterways PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
VP/HR - Human rights situation in Vietnam and the free trade agreement PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Child labour exploitation by coffee and cocoa corporations PDF (198 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Violence employed by the Spanish police in Catalonia PDF (99 KB) DOC (20 KB)
Arrest of EU/Turkish journalists by Spain following Turkey's request; violation of fundamental rights PDF (105 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Conviction of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
State of the rule of law in Spain: state prosecutor files a complaint against Catalan Minister Borràs for the purchase of ballot boxes PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Medical use of formaldehyde PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Turkish referendum on the reintroduction of the death penalty PDF (100 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Conflict between the Sulphur Directive and the Water Framework Directive PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Exchanges of vehicle data PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Dual nationality (EU/non-EU) PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Visa fraud in Ukraine PDF (107 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Hunting of migratory bird species during spring in Malta PDF (104 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Slaughter without stunning PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Ban on neonicotinoids PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Language discrimination case: sanction for speaking in Catalan with Spanish policemen at Barcelona airport PDF (104 KB) DOC (18 KB)
ECHA opinion on the safety of artificial grass pitches PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Spring hunting PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Antimicrobial resistance PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Cooperation between Eurojust and the United Nations regarding terrorism issues PDF (104 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - Recent executions in Bahrain PDF (105 KB) DOC (17 KB)
VP/HR - Spanish Government's consent to the use of Ceuta's port facilities by Moscow warships undermining EU sanctions and possible family links with Commissioner Arias Cañete PDF (199 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Interface between the circular economy and policy on chemicals PDF (101 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Research into alternative production methods for foie gras PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Research into alternatives to forced feeding in the production of foie gras PDF (100 KB) DOC (17 KB)
EU subsidies for bullfighting PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Animal welfare during transport and slaughter PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
32nd session of the UN Human Rights Council PDF (4 KB) DOC (16 KB)
European aid to fruit and vegetable growers PDF (102 KB) DOC (17 KB)
VP/HR - Minorities in Syria and Iraq PDF (104 KB) DOC (19 KB)
VP/HR - Anti-terrorism law in China PDF (100 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Cancellation of conference on future-proof nature policy PDF (102 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Possible takeover of Monsanto by Bayer PDF (6 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Foie gras: studies on alternative methods not including 'gavage' PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
VP/HR - Democratic Republic of Congo PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
VP/HR - Human rights situation of Christians in Nigeria PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Breach of the Birds and Habitats Directives PDF (105 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Free trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam: human rights impact assessment PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Administrative delays in processing applications PDF (6 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Increasing the transparency of information on emissions: the role of Emissions Analytics PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Nagorno-Karabakh PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Use of European migration resources in and outside the Union PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Participation of European banks in the Russian bond issue PDF (5 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Spanish Government consent to Russian warships using Ceuta's port facilities PDF (193 KB) DOC (26 KB)
Commission action needed in response to Malta reopening the spring hunting season PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Commission's response to Parliament's strategic initiative report on biodiversity PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
European ban on the breeding of fur animals PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Human rights situation in Eritrea PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Israel's separation wall in Palestine: legality of EU funding of security firm Elbit PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Lack of EU reaction to Israel's settlements expansion PDF (157 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Zika virus PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Human rights situation in Turkish Kurdistan PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
EU counter-measures to Russian trade sanctions against Ukraine PDF (95 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Sri Lanka - UN report on civil war PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - recent rebellion in Tajikistan PDF (101 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Increasing the maximum permissible mercury content of fish PDF (102 KB) DOC (28 KB)
Commission's position on the possible independence of Catalonia PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Final report on animal welfare inspections of the slaughter of animals in Belgium and interpretations in the press PDF (100 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Drying up of Lake Urmia PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Russian propaganda directed towards the EU PDF (191 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - Situation in Guinea PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Russian espionage PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
New EASAC study on neonicotinoids PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Spring hunting in Malta PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Inexplicable physical symptoms and Lyme disease PDF (6 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Direct aid for businesses from the ERDF PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 on the non-commercial movement of pet animals PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Turkmenistan - field office PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Human rights dialogue with Iran PDF (98 KB) DOC (24 KB)
European political prisoners abroad PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
VP/HR - Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - expansion in 2015 PDF (104 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - EU-China Human Rights Dialogue - Self-immolations in Tibet PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - India: rebel groups in Assam PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Addition of the so-called 'Donetsk People's Republic' and 'Lugansk People's Republic' to the EU list of proscribed terrorist organisations PDF (194 KB) DOC (26 KB)
VP/HR - Arab League: conference on Syria and Libya PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Negotiations concerning financial assistance for Ukraine PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Seized financial assets of Panzi Hospital in eastern Congo PDF (102 KB) DOC (25 KB)
VP/HR - Cyber dialogue between the EU and US PDF (98 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Foie gras PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Influenza A / H3N2 PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - The conflict in eastern Ukraine: the 'Joint Centre for Control and Coordination' PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - The reforms in Moldova and the Gagauzian minority PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - Arrest of leading anti-slavery activist Biram Dah Abeid PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Avian influenza variant H5N8 PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
VP/HR - The case of Souad Al-Shammary in Saudi Arabia PDF (193 KB) DOC (28 KB)
VP/HR - Case of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia PDF (192 KB) DOC (25 KB)
Written declarations (5)
Amendments (843)
Amendment 3 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Recital A
A. whereas in a Circular Economy is an economy where the value of products, materials and resources are maintained in the economy for as long as possible and the generation of waste is minimised; presenting an approach to address increasing scarcity of resources and environmental pressures linked to the current, more linear, economic model;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the identified indicators focus primarily on waste generation. Regrets that the communication does not present a more comprehensive and holistic set of indicators allowing toto facilitate the measurement of the decoupling of economic growth from resource use and environmental impact. Highlights that the Monitoring Framework should at least cover the full range of objectives and concrete actions of the Circular Economy Action Plan in order to have an effective instrument for measuring circularity and progress towards the achievement of its objectivegoals, specifically the actions listed under the section on production and consumption and in terms of strategic value chains and value retention with material flows in the Member States;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Regrets that the strong focus on recycling as it does not properly reflect the waste hierarchy whose main aim is waste preventionprevention objective of the waste hierarchy, which is mainly achieved in the design and production phase. Highlights, therefore, that more indicators are necessary in these fields;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes an indicator to measure the influence of green public procurement as public procurement iwhich can serve as an important driver for stimulating and developing circular economy and is in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.7;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to revise the proposed indicators in order to take in account the inclusion of other horizontal policy areas such as the bio-economy and cohesion policy. Notes that in its review of the 2012 European Bioeconomy Strategy1, the Commission pointed out that the existing policy framework highlights the need for a sustainable, circular bio-economy.; Calls therefore on the Commission to revise the proposed indicators in order to take into account the inclusion of other horizontal policy areas such as the bio-economy and cohesion policy; Stresses that the monitoring framework for the circular economy should also take into account the development of biomass supply and demand, in order to ensure that the bio- economy operates within the limits of the biosphere, while providing optimum social and economic gains; _________________ 1 Commission Staff Working Document of 13 November 2017, SWD(2017) 374 final
Amendment 47 #
2018/2759(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises the lack of certain robust data and knowledge gaps that are important to provide greater insights on progress such as new business trends, sustainable consumption and waste prevention; calls on the Commission to work on fillingaddress these data gaps;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Whereas each year more than a million cattle and sheep are transported over the Mediterranean Sea from European ports to the Middle East and the discharge of manure and dead animals from the vessels into the Mediterranean Sea is an environmental problem and forbidden according to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78);
Amendment 44 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the transport time of animals destined for slaughter be limited to eight hours, taking account of transport conditions and loading time, irrespective of whether this takes place on land or at sea;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to offer incentives to farmers to slaughter their animals at the nearest slaughter facility in order to prevent lengthy animal transportation times; calls on the Commission to present innovative solutions in this regard and to put forward a strategy to replace live animal transport with the trade of meat and carcasses only;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate possible violations of the MARPOL Convention 73/78.
Amendment 149 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the Commission to evaluate possible violations of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), of Directive 2009/16/EC provisions and of Article 19 of Regulation (EC) 1/2005;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Communication of 16 January 2018 on a European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy (COM(2018)028),
Amendment 2 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard to the Commission Report of 16 January 2018 on the impact of the use of oxo-degradable plastic, including oxo-degradable plastic carrier bags, on the environment (COM(2018)35),
Amendment 3 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
Amendment 4 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/... of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... April 2018 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (1a), _________________ 1a2015/0275(COD), not yet published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 5 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 e (new)
Citation 1 e (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/... of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... April 2018 amending Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (2a), _________________ 2a2015/0272(COD), not yet published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 6 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 f (new)
Citation 1 f (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/... of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... April 2018 amending Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste (3a), _________________ 3a2015/0274(COD), not yet published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 7 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 g (new)
Citation 1 g (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2018/... of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... April 2018 amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste (4a), _________________ 4a2015/0276(COD), not yet published in the Official Journal.
Amendment 8 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 h (new)
Citation 1 h (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (P8_TA(2015)0266),
Amendment 9 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 i (new)
Citation 1 i (new)
– having regard to its resolution of XXX on implementation of the circular economy package: options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation,
Amendment 10 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 j (new)
Citation 1 j (new)
– having regard to the United Nations resolution on ‘Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’, adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015,
Amendment 11 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 k (new)
Citation 1 k (new)
– having regard to Special Eurobarometer No 468 of October 2017 on Attitudes of European citizens towards the environment,
Amendment 3 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Action Plan on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure and highlights that further coordination at EU level is needed to enable the EU to compete internationally with regard to knowledge, technology and market share;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the decarbonisation of transport will strengthen Europe’s energy security and independence vis-à-vis imported energy and fossil fuels, and will therefore require a swift and substantial change in the type of energy, fuels and powertrains used, as well as an increase in energy efficiency, by deploying the most efficient technologies, making the transition to multimodal transport and changing mobility behaviour;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges Member States to ensure the rapid deployment of and further funding for sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure and fast and ultra-fast charging solutions along the TEN-T Core and Comprehensive networks, including in urban and rural areas, by further developing and implementing national policy frameworks; believes that priority should be given to the most emission neutral solutions seen from a full vehicle life-cycle perspective, taking account of the principle of energy neutrality;
Amendment 19 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas switching to alternative fuels and powertrains, taking into account the whole life cycle of vehicles, is the best means to decarbonise the existing and future vehicle fleet; whereas the overall effect will be even greater when combined with increased vehicle efficiency, use of public transport and bikes, the development of shared mobility and improvements to the overall efficiency of transport systems through C-ITS systems and automation and digitalisation technology; whereas urban and spatial planning can support and complement the technological efforts;
Amendment 24 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that the level of ambition and the degree of fulfilment of national policy frameworks differ profoundly between Member States; stresses that these policy frameworks are essential for the purpose of attracting private partners to finance charging infrastructure;
Amendment 29 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas shifting towards alternative fuels and powertrains represents an opportunity for European industry rather than a threat, as the other main automotive markets such as China and California have already introduced mandatory shares of low and zero-emission vehicles for manufacturers’ fleets; whereas this transition is crucial for international competitiveness in terms of knowledge, technology and market share;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed analysis of the various national policy frameworks and to take account of successful national and regional measures in its recommendations to the other Member States;
Amendment 39 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas according to Directive 2014/94/EU, alternative fuels still encompass fuels of fossil origin, thus contradicting the goal of decarbonisation and the phasing out of fossil fuels; whereas priority should be assigned to low and zero emission solutions over the entire life cycle of a vehicle;
Amendment 42 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the energy and transport sectors need to be coupled more closely together in order to allow for deep decarbonisation in mobility; whereas two energy carriers – electricity and hydrogen – allow for zero-emission mobility while integrating renewable energy sources (RES); whereas with the energy sector progressively shifting towards using RES only, storage for excess energy in periods of low demand has to be provided; whereas Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) can contribute to that end; whereas low- emission energy sources will be an intermediate step in the shift towards zero-emission mobility; whereas technology neutrality should therefore be the starting point for the roll-out of alternative fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the TEN-T networks constitute the main transport networks in the European Union; whereas focussing on deploying alternative fuels infrastructure and pursuing the goal established in the communication to provide full coverage of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) core network corridors with charging points by 2025 should be a key priority; whereas this target should be complemented by also taking into account the private context and urban and rural areas;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Commission’s evaluation of the National Framework Plans (NFPs) reveals differing levels of effort and ambition between Member States and that the deployment of alternative fuels is falling short; calls therefore on the Commission to replace NFPs with mandatory objectives such asanalyse the NFPs in detail and recommend successful national measures for those put forward in the 2013 proposalromotion of alternative-energy infrastructure to Member States whose corresponding measures are inadequate, while also taking into account the projected and realised uptake of alternative-fuel vehicles and their technological progress, as well as the goal of having a trans- European infrastructure network for all alternative fuels;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to support policies that stimulate the offer of alternatively fuelled light and heavy-duty vehicles, such as ambitious emissions standards to be reached by 2025 and 2030 for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles, including binding sales targets for zero and low emission vehicles.
Amendment 77 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Suggests an annual evaluation of the Member States’ implementation status and broadening of the Directive’s scope to shift it from deployment along the TEN-T network to also covering, in the context of deployment along the TEN-T network, also suggests that they should be asked to devote attention to urban and, regional nodes and theand private infrastructure and charging infrastructure for public fleets;
Amendment 78 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to conduct a detailed analysis of the various national policy frameworks and to take account of successful national and regional measures in its recommendations to the other Member States;
Amendment 79 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on all Member States to develop their national policy frameworks; stresses that these frameworks are essential for the purpose of attracting private partners to finance charging infrastructure projects;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to create an energy-neutral level playing field between the different alternative fuels, thus making hydrogen infrastructure mandatory with deployment requirements equal to those for CNG, but adjusting these deployment requirements in accordance with their contribution to decarbonisation;
Amendment 108 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 25 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In a Europe of 27, in which France, Belgium and the Netherlands are geographically closest to Ireland, the Atlantic Corridor should be realigned to connect Ireland to it, taking into account existing and future flows.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) In a Europe of 27, in which France, Belgium and the Netherlands are geographically closest to Ireland, the Atlantic Corridor should be realigned to connect Ireland to it, taking into account existing and future flows.
Amendment 41 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph -1 (new)
Annex I – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 In Part I of the Annex, point 2 (‘Core network corridors’), in the ‘Atlantic’ section, after the line ‘Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg’, the following line is inserted: Shannon Foynes/ Dublin/ Cork - Antwerpen/Zeebrugge - Gent/Terneuzen - Lille - Paris
Amendment 42 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In Part I of the Annex I, point 2 ('‘Core network corridors'’), in the section 'North Sea – Mediterranean', after the line “Belfast – Baile Átha Cliath/Dublin – Corcaigh/Cork” the following line is inserted:‘Atlantic’ section, after the line ‘Aveiro – Valladolid – Vitoria – Bergara – Bilbao/Bordeaux – Paris – Le Havre/Metz – Mannheim/Strasbourg’, the following line is inserted: ShannonFoynes/ Dublin/ Cork - Antwerpen/Zeebrugge - Gent/Terneuzen - Lille - Paris
Amendment 47 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Annex I – point 2 – section ‘North Sea – Mediterranean’
Annex I – point 2 – section ‘North Sea – Mediterranean’
“Shannon Foynes/Baile Átha Cliath/Dublin/Corcaigh/Cork – Zeebrugge/Terneuzen/Gent/Antwerpen/R otterdam./Amsterdam
Amendment 48 #
2018/0299(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Annex I – point 2 – section ‘North Sea – Mediterranean’
Annex I – point 2 – section ‘North Sea – Mediterranean’
“Shannon Foynes/Baile Átha Cliath/Dublin/Corcaigh/Cork – Zeebrugge/Terneuzen/Gent/Antwerpen/R otterdam./Amsterdam
Amendment 289 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The positive results of the first Blending Call for proposals launched under the current programme in 2017, confirmed the relevance and added value of using EU grants for blending with financing from the European Investment Bank or National Promotional Banks or other development and public financial institutions as well as from private-sector finance institutions and private-sector investors, including through public private partnerships. The Programme should therefore continue to provide for dedicated Calls enabling combination between EU grants and other sources of financing but should stay supportive for projects which are not eligible for blending due their nature.
Amendment 367 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) Cross-border section means projects including a cross-border section between Member States or between a Member State and a third country or a project that demonstrates a cross-border impact.
Amendment 384 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) “5G corridor” means a transport path, road or rail, railway or inland waterway, fully covered with digital connectivity infrastructure and in particular 5G systems, enabling the uninterrupted provision of synergy digital services such as connected and automated mobility or similar smart mobility services for railways;
Amendment 388 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) “missing link” is a missing connection or a connection comprising a bottleneck affecting the usability of flows which can be optimised by creating new infrastructure or improving existing infrastructure.
Amendment 931 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for works relating to the specific objectives referred to in Article 3 (2) (a), the amount of Union financial assistance shall not exceed 30 % of the total eligible cost. The co-financing rates may be increased to a maximum of 50 % for actions relating to cross-border links under the conditions specified in point (c) of this paragraph, for actions supporting telematic applications systems, for actions supporting new technologies and innovation, for actions supporting improvements of infrastructure safety in line with relevant Union legislation and, for actions located in outermost regions and for actions promoting inland waterway- related projects;
Amendment 953 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) as regards actions relating to cross- border links, the increased maximum co- financing rates as provided for in points (a) and (b) may only apply to actions that demonstrate a cross-border impact on logistics, trade and connectivity or that demonstrate a particularly high degree of integration in the planning and implementation of the action for the purpose of the award criterion referred to in Article 13(1)(c), notably through the establishment of a single project company, a joint governance structure and a bilateral legal framework or implementing act pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013.
Amendment 1138 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “North Sea-Baltic”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “North Sea-Baltic”
Core network corridor "North Sea – Baltic" Alignment Luleå – Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga Ventspils – Riga Riga – Kaunas Klaipeda – Kaunas – Vilnius Kaunas – Warszawa BY border – Warszawa – Łódź – Poznań – Frankfurt/Oder – Berlin – Hamburg – Kiel Łódź – Katowice/Wrocław Katowice – Wrocław – Falkenberg – Magdeburg Szczecin/Świnoujście – Berlin – Magdeburg – Braunschweig – Hannover Hannover – Bremen – Bremerhaven/Wilhelmshaven Hannover – Osnabrück – Hengelo – Almelo – Deventer – Utrecht Utrecht – Amsterdam Utrecht – Rotterdam – Antwerpen Hannover – Köln – Antwerpen Pre- Cross- Tallinn – Rīga – Kaunas – Warszawa: Rail identified border Rail Baltic new UIC gauge fully sections interoperable line Antwerpen – Duisburg Rail Świnoujście/Szczecin – Berlin Rail/Inland Waterways Via Baltica Corridor EE-LV-LT-PL Road Missing Kaunas – Vilnius Rail link link Warszawa/Idzikowice – Poznań/Wrocław, incl. connections to the planned Central Transport Hub Kiel Kanal Inland Waterways Berlin – Magdeburg – Hannover; Mittellandkanal; western German canals Rhine, Waal Noordzeekanaal, IJssel, Twentekanaal
Amendment 1167 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Dublin – Strabane – Letterkenny Road Pau – Huesca Rail Lyon – CH border Rail Athus – Mont-Saint-Martin Rail Antwerpen – Duisburgdeleted Rail Mons - Valenciennes Rail Gent – Terneuzen Rail Heerlen – Aachen Rail Groningen – Bremen Rail Stuttgart – CH border Rail Berlin – Rzepin/Horka – Wrocław Rail Prague – Linz Rail Villach – Ljubljana Rail Pivka – Rijeka Rail Plzeň – České Budějovice – Wien Rail Wien - Gyor Rail Graz - Gyor Rail Neumarkt-Kalham - Mühldorf Rail Amber Corridor PL-SK-HU Rail Via Carpathia Corridor BY/UA border-PL-SK-HU-RO Road Budapest – Osijek – Svilaj (BiH border) Road Faro – Huelva Rail Porto – Vigo Rail Giurgiu – Varna/Bourgas Rail Svilengrad – Pithio Rail
Amendment 73 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Proper waste management remains essential for the prevention of (marine) litter. Existing Union legislation40 and policy instruments provide some regulatory responses to address marine litter. In particular, plastic waste is subject to overall Union waste management measures and targets, such as the recycling target for plastic packaging waste41 and the recently adopted objective in the Plastics Strategy42 to ensure that all plastic packaging is recyclable by 2030. However, the impact of that legislation on marine litter is not sufficient and there are differences in the scope and the level of ambition amongst national measures to prevent and reduce marine litter. In addition, some of those measures, in particular marketing restrictions for single- use plastic products, may create barriers to trade and distort competition in the Union. __________________ 40 Directive 2008/98/EC, Directive 2000/59/EC, Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 2008/56/EC and Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy, amending Regulations (EC) No 847/96, (EC) No 2371/2002, (EC) No 811/2004, (EC) No 768/2005, (EC) No 2115/2005, (EC) No 2166/2005, (EC) No 388/2006, (EC) No 509/2007, (EC) No 676/2007, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 1300/2008, (EC) No 1342/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2847/93, (EC) No 1627/94 and (EC) No 1966/2006 (OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1). 41 Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365 31.12.1994, p. 10). 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy" (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 79 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches in the Union.
Amendment 92 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) The review report of the Commission should indicate whether the scope can be broadened to single-use products in general;
Amendment 110 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to clearly define the scope of this Directive the term single-use plastic product should be defined. The definition should exinclude plastic products that are conceived, designed and placed on the market to accomplish within their lifecycle multiple trips or rotations by being refilled or reused fbe used only once in a short thime same purpose for whichpan before they are conceivdiscarded.
Amendment 118 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The single-use plastic products should be addressed by one or several measures, depending on various factors, such as the availability of suitable and more sustainable alternatives, taking into account life cycle principles, the feasibility to change consumption patterns, and the extent to which they are already covered by existing Union legislation.
Amendment 129 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For certain single-use plastic products, suitable and more sustainable alternatives are not yet readily available and the consumption of most such single- use plastic products is expected to increase. To reverse that trend and promote efforts towards more sustainable solutions Member States should be required to take the necessary measures to achieve a significantustained and ambitious reduction in the consumption of those products, without compromising food hygiene or food safety, good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices, consumer information, or traceability requirements set out in Union food legislation44 . __________________ 44 Regulation (EC) 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p.1-24), Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p.1-54), Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials intended to come into contact and other relevant legislation related to food safety, hygiene and labelling (OJ L 338, 13.11.2004, p.4-17).
Amendment 160 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The fight against litter remains a shared effort between competent authorities, producers and consumers.
Amendment 184 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic, consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and/or waste disposal options to be avoided, best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single-use plastic products and fishing gear. Therefore, Member States should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers. The information should not contain any promotional content encouraging the use of the single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the nature of the product or its use. Producers of single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should cover the costs of the awareness raising measures as part of their extended producer responsibility obligation. Producers should be encouraged to use their marketing power to promote and drive sustainable and circular consumption and use of products.
Amendment 221 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) Member States can also play an important role in curbing marine litter by sharing their knowledge and expertise in sustainable material management with third countries.
Amendment 222 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 b (new)
Recital 25 b (new)
(25 b) Public authorities, including the Union institutions, should lead by example.
Amendment 225 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products which are prone to being littered on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative business models, products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 253 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'single-use plastic product' means a product that is made wholly or partly from plastic and that is not conceived, designed or placed on the market to accomplish, within its life span, multiple trips or rotations by being returned to the producer for refill or re-used fbe used only once in a short thime same purpose for which it was conceivpan before it is discarded;
Amendment 275 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) "separate collection" means separate collection as defined in Article 3(11) of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 289 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significantustained and ambitious reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [sixfour years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive].
Amendment 308 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental impact of the products, taking into account life cycle principles, referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 368 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 375 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the negative environmental impacts of littering or other inappropriate waste disposal of the products, or.
Amendment 377 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 419 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The costs to be covered shall not exceed the costs that are necessary to provide those services in a cost-efficient way and shall be established in a transparent way between the actors concerned.
Amendment 471 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In view of increasing awareness raising, Member States may encourage producers to couple their brand identity to sustainable and circular business models and to use their marketing power to promote and drive sustainable and circular consumption patterns.
Amendment 506 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) the scope can be broadened to non-plastic single-use products which are prone to being littered, taking into account life cycle principles.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is the strategic objective of the Union to halve the number of road deaths by 2020 compared to 2010 and to move close to zero fatalities by 2050 ("Vision Zero")13 . However, progress towards achieving these objectives has stalled in recent years. Greater efforts are therefore needed at all levels in order to attain the 2020 target. _________________ 13 Communication from the Commission "Towards a European road safety area: policy orientations on road safety 2011- 2020" (COM(2010) 389 final)
Amendment 65 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Further, the mandatory application of the procedures of Directive 2008/96/EC to any road infrastructure project outside urban areas which is completed using Union funding should ensure that Union funds are not used to build unsafe roads.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) TMinimum performance requirements for the design and maintenance of road markings and road signs isare an important element in ensuring road infrastructure safety, especially in light of the development of vehicles equipped with driver assistance systems or higher levels of automation. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that road markings and signs can be easily and reliably recognised by such vehicles.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to achieve transparency and improve accountability, key performance indicators, based on a common methodology, should be reported.
Amendment 88 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2008/96/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive shall apply to roads which are part of the trans-European network, and to motorways and to primary roads, whether they are at the design stage, under construction or in operation.
Amendment 90 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2008/96/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive shall also apply to roads and to road infrastructure projects not covered by paragraph 2 which are situated outside urban areas and are completed using Union funding in whole or in part.
Amendment 97 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2008/96/EC
Article 2 – point 2 b
Article 2 – point 2 b
Amendment 158 #
2018/0129(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/96/EC
Article 11
Article 11
1. Member States shall provide a report to the Commission by 31st October [OP: please insert the YEAR calculated 24 months following the entry into force] and every three years thereafter, based on a common methodology, on the percentage of the road network assessed by network- wide road assessment in the preceding three years, and the safety rating of the road sections assessed by category of road users.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) A uniform and targeted set of mandatory rules should therefore be established at Union level to ensure a fair, predictable, sustainable and trusted online business environment within the internal market by ensuring, in particular, that the business users of online intermediation services are afforded appropriate transparency as well as effective redress possibilities throughout the Union. Those rules should also provide for appropriate transparency as regards the ranking of corporate website users in the search results generated by online search engines. At the same, those rules should be such as to safeguard the important innovation potential of the wider online platform economy, and further support it for the future.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to effectively protect business users where needed, this Regulation should apply where the terms and conditions of a contractual relationship, regardless of their name or form, are not individually negotiated by the parties to them. Whether or not terms and conditions were individually negotiated should be determined on the basis of an overall assessment, whereby the fact that certain provisions thereof may have been individually negotiated is, in itself, not decisive.Does not affect the English version.)
Amendment 83 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Providers of online intermediation services might in certain casesust not restrict in the terms and conditions the ability of business users to offer goods or services to consumers under more favourable conditions through other means than through those online intermediation services. In those cases, the providers concerned should set out the grounds for doing so, in particular with reference to the main economic, commercial or legal considerations for the restrictions. This transparency obligation should however not be understood as affecting the assessment of the legality of such restrictions under other acts of Union law or the law of Member States in accordance with Union law, including in the areas of competition and unfair commercial practices, and the application of such laws.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) 'ranking' means the relative prominence given in the search results to the goods or services offered to consumers by business users through online intermediation services, or to websites indexed for consumers by online search engines, as presented, organised or communicated to those consumers by the providers of online intermediation services or by providers of online search engines, respectively, irrespective of the technological means used for such presentation, organisation or communication;
Amendment 124 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) set out the objective grounds for decisions to restrict, suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, the provision of their online intermediation services to business users.
Amendment 160 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall, when complying with the requirements of this Article, not be required to disclose any trade secrets as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive (EU) 2016/943 or any other sensitive information that could undermine their competitive advantage.
Amendment 179 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Where, iIn the provision of their services, providers of online intermediation services may not restrict the ability of business users to offer the same goods and services to consumers under different conditions through other means than through those services, they shall include grounds for that restriction in their terms and conditions and make those grounds easily available to the public. Those grounds shall include the main economic, commercial or legal considerations for those restrictions.
Amendment 181 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 189 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall annually establish and make easily available to the public informationmake information available on the functioning and effectiveness of their internal complaint-handling system and ensure that it is readily accessible for business users.
Amendment 78 #
2017/2819(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that the coexistence between people and conflict species, such as large carnivores, can have negative impacts on parts of the agriculture sector in certain areas or regions; calls on the Commission and the Member States to considMember States to make use of existing financial measures to compensate farmers furtheror any losses and to put in place preventive measures to address these issues, and asks the Commission to strengthen the stakeholder involvement building on the dedicated stakeholder platforms that have been set up;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the Commission should aim to achieve better comparability of the data used in assessing Member States' performances.The differences between the data collected in different Member States represent an important obstacle to their comparability and ultimately to the assessment itself;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas it is important to involve all competent authorities in the EIR, consistently with the institutional reality of the Member States.In particular, it is important to emphasise that in some Member States regions have full competence in the field of environmental legislation;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the EIR is a fully complementary tool to other instruments focusing on better implementation such as IMPEL (European Network for Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law) and the "Make it Work" project;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas the EIR should be seen as an instrument for political discussion, particularly at ministrerial level, and not only as a technical tool;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the competent authorities at the relevant level in the Member States to seize the opportunity of organising implementation dialogues and, calls on the Commission to engage in those dialogues and to keep the European Parliament informed;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the discussion between the Commission, Member States and stakeholders in the Expert Group 'Greening the European Semester', but considers that an establishthe involvement of a specific environmental implementation Expert Group could facilitate a structured implementation dialogue in addition to the bi-lateral country dialogues;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2705(RSP)
Paragraph 20
20. Urges that the issue of implementation should figure as a recurring item in trio-presidency priorities and programmes, be discussed at the Environment Council at least once a year, perhaps through a dedicated Implementation Council and be complemented by another forum where also the Parliament and the Committee of Regions are also involved. C; calls for jJoinedt Council meetings to address implementation of horizontal issues;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the European Strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) as a common framework of action; strongly supports a legislative instrument establishing a framework for the deployment of C-ITS at EU levelupports the development of an appropriate EU legal framework for the deployment of C-ITS and calls on the Commission to examine the possibilities of the ITS Directive 2010/40/EU in this regard;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Member States’ authorities and the industrial sector must respond to the pressing need to make transport safer, more efficient and sustainable and make it multimodal;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to examine the possibilities of C- ITS for public transport and intermodal transport, including links between private and public transport;Strongly believes that citizens should be able to connect to C-ITS systems with their private car;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Highlights the importance of interoperability and considers that the Commission should facilitate interoperable systems in a technology- neutral way;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to take into account the feedback and results of the pilot projects in the context of the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission to give due attention to data protection, liability rules and counterterrorism aspects in the development of C-ITS;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the importance of a legal framework for privacy and data protection of C-ITS data, which; urges that the data should be used for C-ITS purposes only and not be retained or used for other ends; stresses that smart cars should comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and C-ITS service providers must offer clear terms and conditions to drivers, enabling them to give their freely informed consent to any processing of their personal data;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas odometer fraud is an urgent problem requiring realistic measures in the immediate term that could be of tangible benefit to millions of European consumers;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas Directive 2014/45/EU recognises odometer fraud as threat to roadworthiness and calls on Member States to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties on such manipulations; further obliges the Commission to establish an electronic platform that allows the cross-border exchange of information on roadworthiness which include odometer readings;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas Directive 2014/45/EU contains the obligation to record mileage readings during the periodical technical inspection (PTI) and makes these recordings available for the subsequent PTIs, but only addresses mileage recordings during roadworthiness tests from the first roadworthiness inspection onwards; whereas the first PTI might occur as late as four years after the first registration of the vehicle therefore leaving enough time for odometer manipulation before the first inspection as well as between inspections and might even result in an official recording of incorrect mileage records;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to propose framework provisions for the registration and storage of odometer readings by the Member States, using comparable methods and timescales and compatible national databases, thereby facilitating efficient exchanges of odometer readings;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers a shorter period for the first mandatory PTI more useful and sSuggests tohe includesion of odometer readings from not only from PTIs, but also inspections and other garage visits;
Amendment 72 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises that shifting to a blockchain based solution could be more cost-effective while providing high quality and security; therefore cCalls on the Commission to explore the possible establishment of a European odometer blockchain network;
Amendment 99 #
Amendment 104 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 1
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 1
- the mandatory odometer reading recordings as called for in Directive 2014/45/EU should be made available to customers for cross-border exchange in a European database to customers too;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 2
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 2
- existing odometer reading databases on Member States’ level should be integrated in this systemcompatible and existing infrastructure like the EUCARIS should be used for a cost-effective and timely implementation;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 3 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 4 – indent 3 a (new)
– purchasers of second-hand vehicles must be given easy access to odometer data before concluding the sale contract.
Amendment 118 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 5
Annex I – paragraph 5
Blockchain and connectivity as possible long-term solutions
Amendment 120 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 7
Annex I – paragraph 7
The blockchain technology could in time offers a reliable tool to secure data in a network and successfully prevent manipulation of data entries. Combining those developments and technology could be a long-term solution to odometer fraud.
Amendment 124 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 8 – indent 1
Annex I – paragraph 8 – indent 1
- consider the establishment of a European blockchain network for odometer readings;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Circular Economy Action Plan of 2 December 2015,
Amendment 8 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 13 b (new)
Citation 13 b (new)
- having regard to the negotiating position of the European Parliament for the waste package as adopted on 14 March 2017,
Amendment 34 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of boosting cooperation between EMSA, Frontex and EFCA to support Member States in promoting maritime security, combating cross-border crime and protecting the environment taking due account of the principle of subsidiarity and the existing international structures; stresses the importance of developing digital solutions and advanced maritime technology such as CISE in order to improve surveillance and monitoring systems for maritime activities;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes that pollution has a negative effect on the tourism sector which is of great importance for the European economy.Therefore calls for measures to reduce drastically the amount of litter at sea and urges the Member States to prevent microplastics from being discharged into the marine environment;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the importance of secured funding to achieve an integrated maritime policy, as a flagship initiative for cross-sectoral and trans-national governance, as well as for optimising multimodal connections, improving the core network for inland waterways and shifting to digital transport services and sustainable transport modes, including inland waterway; Stresses that the deployment of the River Information Services should be brought forward to support cross-border operations;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 16 November 2017 on the EU Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) (2017/2705(RSP)),
Amendment 7 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 9 July 2015 on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (2014/2208(INI)),
Amendment 8 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 c (new)
Citation 5 c (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy (2015/2137(INI)),
Amendment 9 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 d (new)
Citation 5 d (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2017 on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (2017/2819(RSP)),
Amendment 10 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 e (new)
Citation 5 e (new)
- having regard to its recommendation of 4 April 2017 to the Council and the Commission following the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (2016/2908(RSP)),
Amendment 11 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 f (new)
Citation 5 f (new)
- having regard to the European Environment Agency’s report entitled “SOER 2015 — The European environment — state and outlook 2015”,
Amendment 12 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 g (new)
Citation 5 g (new)
- having regard to the European Environment Agency’s Report of 19 May 2015 entitled “State of Nature in the EU”,
Amendment 16 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the 7th EAP sets legally binding objectives in the fields of environment and climate change to be achieved by 2020; whereas the 7th EAP also sets out a long-term vision for 2050;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 7th EAP does not contain a mid-term review clause; whereas the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety on the implementation of the 7th EAP is an opportunity to assess this EAP’s progress and to make evidence-based recommendations for any future EAPsthe further implementation of the current EAP and any future EAPs; whereas this report should go beyond restating the well- known problems, but should focus on proposing solutions for achieving the goals laid down in the 7th EAP;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Commission is working on an evaluation report the focus of which will be on the structure and strategic role played by the 7th EAP; whereas that report intends in particular to check whether the agreed framework is helping us to deliver the nine priority objectives in a smart way;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the EU has strong environmental legislation, but the weak and ineffective implementation thereof is a long-standing problem; whereas these implementation gaps threaten sustainable development, have adverse trans- boundary impacts on the environment and human health and entail important socio- economic costs; whereas, moreover, the implementation gaps undermine the EU’s credibility;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the 7th EAP has added value and a positive influence on environmental policies at EU and Member State level, with benefits for citizens, nature and economic stakeholders;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses, however, that there is still great potential for improvement and calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States for increased political will at the highest level to implement the 7th EAP;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that the objectives relating to natural capital (objective 1) are unlikely to be met and calls on the Commission, the competent authorities in the Member States and all relevant stakeholders to take into consideration the proposals of the European Parliament resolution on the mid-term review on the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy and the European Parliament resolution on an Action Plan for nature, people and the economy;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that there is considerable uncertainty regarding the progress towards objectives for human health and well- being (objective 3); underlines that knowledge gaps and limited indicators hinder policy development and monitoring and stresses that specialised knowledge should be fully used;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 69 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CUnderlines that the lack of integration of environmental concerns into other policy areas is one of the root causes of implementation gaps in environmental legislation and policy; considers that coherence with other high- level EU policy instruments i, such as the CAP, cohesion policy and the CFP, remains fundamental to achieving the objectives of the 7th EAP;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 104 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that protecting and enhancing food security in the long term byand preventing environmental damage should be a key priorityies of the reformed CAP;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 121 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomeshile recognizing the improvements brought by some EU-funded projects as regards drinking water quality;, regrets the missed opportunities to deliver better results from EU funds in oand stresses the importance of using ther areas related to the EAPvailable resources more efficiently and in a more targeted manner;
Amendment 136 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the progress on reducing certain atmospheric pollutants but regrets the persistent problems with air quality, to which emissions from road transport and agriculture are a significant contributory factor;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Requests that the relevant EU institutions and agencies prioritise research and close knowledge gaps in the following areas: environmental thresholds (tipping points), the circular economy paradigm, the combined effects of chemicals, nanomaterials, hazard identification methods, the impacts of microplastics, the interaction between systemic risks and other health determinants, soil and land use and invasive alien speciethe identified knowledge gaps;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls for the issue of implementation to feature as a recurring item in trio-Presidency priorities and programmes, that it be discussed at the Environment Council at least once a year, perhaps through a dedicated Implementation Council, and that this be complemented by another forum in which the Parliament and the Committee of the Regions would also be involved; calls for joint Council meetings to address the implementation of cross-sectoral, horizontal issues and common challenges, as well as emerging issues with possible cross-border impacts;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls on the Commission, the competent authorities in the Member States and relevant stakeholders to fully engage in the EIR without delay in order to improve the implementation of EU environmental legislation and policy;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Calls on the Commission to increase the coherence between different environmental policies and to improve the integration and mainstreaming of environmental policies into other high- level EU instruments;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for infrastructure projects, particularly those related to TEN-T, to fully consider environmental impacts at regional level as well as project level; notes that coherence between different environmental policies is also relevant; highlights the possible effects of hydropower on freshwater supplies and soils, and of sea-based renewable energy infrastructure on marine biodiversity;
Amendment 200 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support improved proposal-writing for regional and city level projectscompetent authorities in the Member States to provide appropriate guidance so that EU funds are more accessible, including for local projects, particularly as regards green infrastructure, biodiversity, and the Birds and Habitats Directives;
Amendment 213 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission and the Member States, including regional and local authorities, to adapt city planning and infrastructure for electric vehicles as soon as possiblefully engage with and implement the European Strategy for low- emission mobility;
Amendment 225 #
2017/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to propose an 8th EAP which focuses on the most challenging areas of environmental policy-making including knowledge gaps, policy coherence, financing and air quality;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 2 February 2016 on the mid-term review of EU’s Biodiversity Strategy3 a, _________________ 3a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0034.
Amendment 125 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes recent developments around resource and waste efficiency and the circular economy; calls on the Commission to retain an upward trajectory with targets while supporting and guiding Member States as regards achieving waste reduction, including the goals to reduce food waste and marine litter in the EU by 50% by 2030; calls on the Commission to come up with an ambitious and comprehensive strategy on plastics while also keeping with the 2020 target for environmentally sound management of chemicals;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2009(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that full implementation and enforcement, and adequate financing, of the Nature Directives is a vital prerequisite for ensuring the success of the biodiversity strategy as a whole and meeting its headline target; welcomes the Commission’s decision not to revise the Nature Directives; calls on the Commission to put forward its ‘Action Plan for nature, people and the economy’ as soon as possible and to include in it the recommendations that Parliament proposed in its resolution on the mid-term review of the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy.
Amendment 33 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative economy;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects a regulatory intervention in that regard; emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safety; hopes that the collaborative economy will be fully incorporated into the EU's tourism policy;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. RecCalls for the potential of the collaborative economy models to improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissionto be fully exploited in the transition to low-emission and inter-modular transport of persons and goods; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 299 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
8 a. "food business": shall mean any undertaking as defined in Article 3 paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety.
Amendment 307 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it meets the minimum requirements set out in Annex I, Parts A, B and BD; Part A does however not apply to bottled spring water as referred to in Directive 2009/54/EC;
Amendment 310 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Member States have taken all other measures necessary to comply with the requirements set out: (i) in Articles 5 to 12 of this Directive. for water supplied to the final consumers from a distribution network or from a tanker; (ii) in Articles 5 and 6 of this Directive for water put into bottles or containers in food business; (iii) in Articles 5, 6 and 11 of this Directive, for water produced and used in food business for the production, processing and distribution of food;
Amendment 325 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 327 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) in the case of water put into bottles or containers, at the point at which the water is put into the bottles or containers.
Amendment 330 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(c b) in the case of water used in a food production undertaking, at the point where the water is used in the undertaking;
Amendment 465 #
2017/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) monitoring of the parameters listed in Annex I, parts A and, B, and C of the parameters set in accordance with Article 5(2), in accordance with Annex II, and, where a supply risk assessment is performed, in accordance with Article 9 and identified as relevant pursuant: (i) the supply risk assessment of Article 9 for water intended for human consumption from a distribution system or; (ii) the HACCP principles of Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 for water intended for human consumption produced and used in food business for food production; and in accordance with Annex II, Part B to D for the purpose of verification or operational monitoring;
Amendment 66 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 67 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 106 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
For the purposes of this Directive, ‘combined transport’ means carriage of goods between Member States by a transport operation, consisting of an initial or final road leg of the journey, or both, as well as a non-road leg of the journey using rail, inland waterway or maritime transport:
Amendment 84 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Calls on Member States to consider creating a system similar to PNR for coach and bus services;
Amendment 142 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Amendment 203 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 a – paragraph 3
Article 5 a – paragraph 3
Terminal operators shall publish at least the following information in two orheir respective national or regional language and one more official languages of the Union:
Amendment 222 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 b – paragraph 3
Article 5 b – paragraph 3
3. The terminal operator shall take a decision on any application for access to a terminal within twoone months of the date of submission of the application by the carrier. Decisions on access shall state the reasons on which they are based.
Amendment 255 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. After having consulted the Member States of the competent authorities which disagreed, the Commission shall, within four months from receipt of the communication from the authorising authority, take a decision. The decision shall take effect 30 days after its notification to the competent authorities in the Member States concerned.
Amendment 400 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Each year, by 31 January at the latest, and for the first time by 31 January […the first January following the entry into force of this Regulation] the competent authorities of the Member States shall communicate to the Commission the number of authorisations for regular services issued the previous year and the total number of authorisations for regular services valid on 31 December of that year. That information shall be given separately for each Member State of destination of the regular service. Member States shall also communicate to the Commission the data concerning cabotage operations, in the form of special regular services and occasional services, carried out during the previous year by resident carriers.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services are different in character from long-distance services. Member States should therefore be allowed to exempt urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services which are not cross- border services within the Union from certain provisions on passengers' rights.
Amendment 48 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Well-developed multimodal passenger transport systems will help achieve climate goals. Railway undertakings should therefore also advertise combinations with other modes of transport so that rail users are aware of them before making their travel reservations.
Amendment 65 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The method of calculating delays differs from country to country. A uniform European punctuality standard applicable in all Member States would allow passengers to compare operators and ensure that they know what rights they can exercise in which circumstances. Building on this revision, the Commission should therefore propose a methodology for calculating delays. That method of calculation would subsequently be applied in the same way in all Member States and by all operators.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services are different in character from long-distance services. Member States should therefore be allowed to exempt urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services which are not cross- border services within the Union from certain provisions on passengers' rights.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) However, a railway undertaking should not be obliged to pay compensation if it can prove that the delay was caused by severe weather conditions or major natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the service. In this connection, the impact of such weather conditions or major natural disasters on other modes of transport should be taken into consideration. Any such event should have the character of an exceptional natural catastrophe, as distinct from normal seasonal weather conditions, such as autumnal storms or regularly occurring urban flooding caused by tides or snowmelt. Railway undertakings should prove that they could neither foresee nor prevent the delay even if all reasonable measures had been taken.
Amendment 88 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Intensive multimodal passenger transport will help achieve climate goals. Railway undertakings should also therefore advertise combinations with other modes of transport so that rail users are aware of them before making their travel reservations.
Amendment 105 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in Directive 2012/34/EU, except cross-border services within the Union;
Amendment 106 #
2017/0237(COD)
(15) In the light of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens, rules for non-discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established. Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, whether caused by disability, age or any other factor, have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non-discrimination. Inter alia, special attention should be given to the provision of information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services, access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board. In order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays, visual and audible systems should be used, as appropriate. PIf the sales office is closed and if no accessible ticket vending facilities are available at the station, persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buyare allowed to purchase tickets on board athe train without extra charge. They should not be additionally charged for this. Staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, notably when providing assistance. To ensure equal travel conditions, such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day.
Amendment 111 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The cost of a phone call to book assistance should never exceed the regular local call rate because otherwise this is an additional cost for persons with disabilities, in line with point 5.4 of the Commission's Interpretative Guidelines.
Amendment 117 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 b (new)
Recital 15 b (new)
(15b) Service animals need particular attention in the case of long delays, cancellations or other exceptional situations, including the need to drink, eat or be given a run during a delay or upon arrival after a long journey.
Amendment 122 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The method of calculating delays differs from country to country. A European punctuality standard applicable in all Member States would allow passengers to compare operators and ensure that they know what rights they can exercise in which circumstances. Building on this revision, the Commission should therefore propose a methodology for calculating delays. That method of calculation would subsequently be applied in all Member States and by all operators.
Amendment 129 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) However, a railway undertaking should not be obliged to pay compensation if it can prove that the delay was caused by severe weather conditions or major natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the service. In this connection, the impact of such weather conditions or major natural disasters on other modes of transport should be taken into consideration. Any such event should have the character of an exceptional natural catastrophe, as distinct from normal seasonal weather conditions, such as autumnal storms or regularly occurring urban flooding caused by tides or snowmelt. Railway undertakings should prove that they could neither foresee nor prevent the delay even if all reasonable measures had been taken.
Amendment 168 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Railway undertakings and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide passengers with information on any connections with other transport modes.
Amendment 173 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) urban, and suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in Directive 2012/34/EU, except cross-border services within the Union;
Amendment 181 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. Articles 5, 10, 11 and 25 and Chapter V, 12, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 shall apply to all rail passenger services referred to in paragraph 1, including services exempted in accordance with points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2.
Amendment 209 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Within 12 months, the Commission shall propose a standard method, to be applicable in all Member States, for calculating delays. That method shall be incorporated into the definition set out in point (13) of Article 3.
Amendment 244 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Railway undertakings and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall routinely provide the passenger, upon request, with at least the information set out in Annex II, Part I in relation to the journeys for which a transport contract is offered by the railway undertaking concerned. Ticket vendors offering transport contracts on their own account, and tour operators, shall provide this information where available.
Amendment 246 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8
Article 17 – paragraph 8
8. A railway undertaking shall not be obliged to pay compensation if it can prove that the delay was caused by severe weather conditions or major natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the service and could not have been foreseen or prevented even if all reasonable measures had been taken. In this connection, the impact of such weather conditions or major natural disasters on other modes of transport shall be taken into consideration.
Amendment 257 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Railway undertakings and, where possible, ticket vendors shall provide the passenger during the journey , including at connecting stations, with at least the information set out in Annex II, Part II.
Amendment 264 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be provided in the most appropriate format including by using up-to-date communication technologies . Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring that this information is accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in Directive XXX and Regulation 454/2011 . The availability of accessible formats should be clearly advertised.
Amendment 274 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Railway undertakings and ticket vendors offering transport contracts on behalf of one or more railway undertakings shall provide passengers with information on any connections with other transport modes.
Amendment 292 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Without prejudice to paragraphs 3 and 4, railway undertakings and ticket vendors shall distribute tickets to passengers via at least onetwo of the following points of sale:
Amendment 301 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States may require railway undertakings to provide tickets for services provided under public service contracts through more than onetwo point of sale.
Amendment 308 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Where there is no ticket office or ticketing machine in the station of departure, or when the ticket machine is not fully accessible, passengers shall be informed at the station:
Amendment 320 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. All railway undertakings, ticket vendors, station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 10 000 passengers per working day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint-handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this Regulation in their respective field of responsibility. They shall make their contact details and working language(s) widely known to passengers.
Amendment 340 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Within 12 months the Commission shall propose a standard method, to be applicable in all Member States, for calculating delays. That method shall be incorporated into the definition set out in point (13) of Article 3.
Amendment 418 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 8
Article 17 – paragraph 8
8. A railway undertaking shall not be obliged to pay compensation if it can prove that the delay was caused by severe weather conditions or major natural disasters endangering the safe operation of the service and could not have been foreseen or prevented even if all reasonable measures had been taken. In this connection, the impact of such weather conditions or major natural disasters on other modes of transport should be taken into consideration.
Amendment 449 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
5. In applying paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4, the operating railway undertaking shall pay particular attention to the needs of persons with disabilities and, persons with reduced mobility and, any accompanying persons and/or service animals.
Amendment 455 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. In addition to the obligations on railway undertakings pursuant to Article 13a(3) of Directive 2012/34/EU, the station manager of a railway station handling at least 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall ensure that the operations of the station, the railway undertakings and the infrastructure manager are coordinated through a proper contingency plan in order to prepare for the possibility of major disruption and long delays leading to a considerable number of passengers being stranded in the station. The plan shall ensure that stranded passengers, including those with disabilities and/or reduced mobility, are provided with adequate assistance and information, including in accessible formats in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in Directive XXX. The plan shall also include requirements for the accessibility of alert and information systems. Upon request, the station manager shall make the plan, and any amendments to it, available to the national enforcement body or to any other body designated by a Member State. Station managers of railway stations handling fewer than 10 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall make all reasonable efforts to coordinate station users and to assist and inform stranded passengers in such situations.
Amendment 473 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. When a railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator exercises the derogation provided for in Article 20(2), it shall upon request inform in writing the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility concerned of its reasons for doing so within five working days of the refusal to make the reservation or to issue the ticket or the imposition of the condition of being accompanied. The railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator shall make reasonable efforts to propose an alternative transport option to the person in question taking into account his or her accessibility needs.
Amendment 480 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. On departure from, transit through or arrival at, a staffed railway station of a person with disabilities or a person with reduced mobility, the station manager or the railway undertaking or both shall provide assistance free of charge in such a way that that person is able to board the departing service, or to disembark from the arriving service for which he or she purchased a ticket, without prejudice to the access rules referred to in Article 20(1). The booking of assistance shall also always be free of charge, irrespective of the communication channel being used.
Amendment 518 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking, the station manager, the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person’s need for such assistance at least 48 hour30 minutes before the assistance is needed. Where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys, one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided. Such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person’s journey;
Amendment 530 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents him or herself at the designated point at a time stipulated by the railway undertaking or station manager providing such assistance. Any time stipulated shall not be more than 60 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in. If no time is stipulated by which the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility is required to present him or herself, the person shall present him or herself at the designated point at least 30 minutes before the published departure tim15 minutes before the published departure or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in.
Amendment 536 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. The compensation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be speedily awarded and be equal to the full cost of replacement or repair of the equipment or devices lost or damagedbased on the actual value or the full cost of repair of the equipment, including wheelchairs, or devices lost or damaged. In the case of loss of or injury to the service animal, the full cost of replacement or the full reimbursement of all medical expenses. The compensation shall also include the cost of appropriate temporary replacement in case of repair, in case the replacement comes at an extra charge.
Amendment 545 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that all personnel, including those employed by any other performing party, providing direct assistance to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, receive disability-related training in order to know how to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and of persons with reduced mobility, including those with mental and intellectual impairmentdisabilities;
Amendment 553 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) provide training to raise awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities among all personnel working at the station who deal directly or indirectly with the travelling public;
Amendment 559 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure that, upon recruitment, all newactively engage and involve persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, including employees receivewith disability-related training and that personnel attend regular refresher training coursesies or reduced mobility, and their representative organizations in the disability-related training of employees and staff.
Amendment 569 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Disability-related training courses mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) shall meet the specifications set out in Annex VI.
Amendment 576 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. All railway undertakings, ticket vendors, station managers and infrastructure managers of stations handling more than 105 000 passengers per day on average over a year shall each set up a complaint-handling mechanism for the rights and obligations covered in this Regulation in their respective field of responsibility. They shall make their contact details and working language(s) widely known to passengers.
Amendment 590 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. The national enforcement bodies shall closely monitor compliance with this Regulation and take the measures necessary to ensure that the rights of passengers are upheld. For this purpose, railway undertakings, station managers and infrastructure managers shall provide the bodies with relevant documents and information at their request. In carrying out their functions, the bodies shall take account of the information submitted to them by the body designated under Article 33 to handle complaints, if this is a different body. They may also decide on enforcement actions based on individual complaints transmitted by such a body national enforcement body or the designated complaint handling body shall be granted the powers and the capacity to enforce individual complaints from passengers under this Regulation.
Amendment 595 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The national enforcement bodies, in collaboration with Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs), shall conduct regular audits of the assistance services provided and publish the results in accessible formats.
Amendment 634 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V a (new)
Annex V a (new)
Annex Va DISABILITY-RELATED TRAINING (a) Disability-awareness training Training of staff that deal directly with the travelling public includes: - awareness of and appropriate responses to passengers with physical, sensory (hearing and visual), hidden or learning disabilities, including how to distinguish between the different abilities of persons whose mobility, orientation, or communication may be reduced, - barriers faced by disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, including attitudinal, environmental/physical and organisational barriers - service animals, including their role and needs, - dealing with unexpected occurrences, - interpersonal skills and methods of communication with deaf people and people with hearing impairments, people with visual impairments, people with speech impairments, and people with a learning disability, - how to handle wheelchairs and other mobility aids carefully so as to avoid damage (if any, for all staff who are responsible for luggage handling); (b) Disability-assistance training Training of staff directly assisting disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility includes: - how to help wheelchair users make transfers into and out of a wheelchair, - skills for providing assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility travelling with a service animal, including the role and the needs of these animals, - techniques for escorting visually impaired passengers and for the handling and carriage of service animals, - an understanding of the types of equipment which can assist disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility and acknowledge of how to handle such an equipment, - the use of boarding and alighting assistance equipment used and knowledge of the appropriate boarding and a lighting assistance procedures that safeguard the safety and dignity of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, - understanding of the need for reliable and professional assistance. Also awareness of the potential of certain disabled passengers to experience feelings of vulnerability during travel because of their dependence on the assistance provided, - a knowledge of first aid.
Amendment 45 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) So far, and unless otherwise provided for in national law, the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator do not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes or combinations of vehicles not exceeding that limit. The number of such undertakings which are active in both national and international transport operations has been increasing. As a result, several Member States have decided to apply the rules on access to the occupation of road transport operator,provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009,to those undertakings. To ensure a minimum level of professionalisation of the sector using vehicles with a permissible laden mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes by way of common ruhas been increasing, particularly on the national transport market, because of the use of light commercial vehicles in towns and on shorter routes. Nonetheless, and thus toit is approximpriate competitive conditions between all opthat, for undertakings engaged in internators, this provision should be deleted, whereasional transport, the requirements regarding effective and stable establishment and appropriate financial standing should be rendered mandatory. This will enable fairer competition on the internal market to be achieved without imposing unnecessary administrative and financial burdens on transport undertakings, particularly SMEs.
Amendment 54 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Currently, Member States are entitled to make access to the occupation of road transport operator subject to requirements additional to those specified in Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. This possibility has not proven to be necessary in order to respond to imperative needs and has led to divergences in respect of such access. It should therefore be abolished.
Amendment 58 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The evaluation of Regulations (EC) Nos 1071/2009 and 1072/2009 has shown that unnecessary administrative and regulatory requirements are a burden for both government bodies and transport undertakings. A clarification of the rules and further administrative simplification, in line with the REFIT objectives, are necessary for a competitive and efficient transport industry. This also requires further support for and exploitation of technological developments.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is necessary to ensure that road transport operators established in a Member State have a real and continuous presence in that Member State and conduct their business from there. Therefore, and in light of experience, it is necessary to clarify the provisions regarding the existence of an effective and stable establishment, as resort to the illegal practice of operating letterbox companies persists and is increasing.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Freedom of establishment is a cornerstone of the internal market. However, the illegal practice of using letterbox companies is a threat to the functioning and long-term survival of the internal market. Evaluation has highlighted a clear need for clearer establishment requirements, more intensive monitoring and enforcement, and improved cooperation between Member States. The Union should intensify the fight against fraud and unfair competition in order to create a level playing field.
Amendment 81 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of their potential to considerably affect the road haulage market, as well as the social protection of workers, serious infringements of Union rules on the posting of workers, cabotage and the law applicable to contractual obligations should be added to the items relevant to the assessment of good repute.
Amendment 96 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possiblend up to date, to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated. In particular, information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators, the number of employees they hire, their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross-border enforcement of the provisions of Regulations(EC) No 1071/2009 and (EC) No 1072/2009. In addition, the national electronic registers must be interoperable in order to ensure a smooth exchange of information between the Member States. The rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far. Cabotage operations meet the objective of environmental efficiency. By avoiding unladen journeys, it is possible to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions. However, cabotage should not be misused in order to circumvent the applicable labour and social law of the host Member State. This would undermine not only the level playing field, but also workers’ rights and road safety.
Amendment 123 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To this end, and in order to facilitate checks and to eliminate uncertainty, the limitation on the number of cabotage operations subsequent to an international carriage should be abolished, while the number of days available for such operations should be reduced, in accordance with the actual purpose of cabotage.
Amendment 128 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Recital 17 of Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 explicitly stipulates that the Directive concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services applies to transport undertakings performing a cabotage operation. Since cabotage involves direct participation in the transport market of the host Member State, this is the only way of achieving a level playing field.
Amendment 143 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point i
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – point a
(i) point (a) is deleted;replaced by the following: (a) undertakings engaged in the occupation of road haulage operator solely by means of motor vehicles or combinations of vehicles the permissible laden mass of which does not exceed 3.5 tonnes and that engage only in national transportation. Member States may, however, lower this limit for all or some categories of road transport operations.
Amendment 173 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 209 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
VERORDENING (EG) nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 5, letter e
Artikel 5, letter e
(e) hold assets and employ staff proportionate to the activity of the establishave the necessary means to comply with the above-mentioned requirement.s;
Amendment 215 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(3a) The assessment of the effective and stable establishment of an undertaking in the Member State concerned is always an individual and general assessment, taking into account all relevant factors.
Amendment 228 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii (new)
VERORDENING (EG) nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 6, lid 1, alinea 3, letter b, punt xi(bis)(nieuw)
Artikel 6, lid 1, alinea 3, letter b, punt xi(bis)(nieuw)
(xia) Cabotage
Amendment 243 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
VERORDENING (EG) nr. 1071/2009
Artikel 6, lid 2 bis, letter b
Artikel 6, lid 2 bis, letter b
(b) define the degree of seriousness of infringements according to their potential to create a risk of fatalities or serious injuries and to distort competition in the road transport market, including by undermining the working conditions of transport workersevading the applicable labour and social legislation;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the absence of certified annual accounts the competent authority shall agree that an undertaking demonstrate its financial standing by means of a certificate, such as a bank guarantee, a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit in the name of the undertaking, or another binding document proving that the undertaking has at its disposal the amounts specified in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1.';
Amendment 342 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
‘TFor the purposes of Chapter III on cabotage, the carriage of empty containers or pallets shall not be considered as carriage of goods for hire or reward whenever it is subject to a transport contract.'.’;
Amendment 392 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Once the goods carried in the course of an incoming international carriage from another Member State or from a third country to a host Member State have been delivered, hauliers referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allowed to carry out, with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, cabotage operations in the host Member State or in contiguous Member States. The last unloading in the course of a cabotage operation shall take place within 53 days from the last unloading in the host Member State in the course of the incoming international carriage.';
Amendment 413 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
‘National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the genuine preceding international carriage.';
Amendment 432 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 1 a – paragraph 1
Article 1 a – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall be responsible for pursuing an effective enforcement policy in its territory. As part of that policy, it shall organise checks in such a way that, as from 1 January 2020, in every calendar year at least 2 % of all cabotage operations performed in their territory are checked. They shall increase the percentage to at least 3 % from 1 January 2022. The basis for the calculation of that percentage shall be the total cabotage activity in the Member State in terms of tonnes- kilometres in year t-2, as reported by Eurostat.
Amendment 100 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) There are differences among Member States in the interpretation and implementation of the weekly rest requirements as regards the place where the weekly rest should be taken. It is therefore appropriate to clarify that requirement to ensure that drivers are provided with adequate and safe accommodation for their regular weekly rest periods if they are taken away from home.
Amendment 106 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) A quiet place for drivers to sleep in is of the utmost importance, because a proper night’s sleep is conducive to road safety. The challenges with regard to migrants, cargo theft and violence therefore call for an effective approach.
Amendment 21 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Directive 2006/1/EC does not enable undertakings to fully benefit from the advantages of using hired vehicles. That Directive allows Member States to restrict the use by their undertakings of hired vehicles with a maximum permissible laden weight of more than six tonnes for own account operations. MoreoverIn addition, Member States are not required to allow the use of a hired vehicle on their respective territories if the vehicle has been registered or put into circulation in compliance with the laws in a Member State other than the one of establishment of the undertaking hiring it.
Amendment 31 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In order to enforce social legislation and the indicative length of time, the Member States should ensure that the information on the registration of the hired vehicle is available in their national electronic registers as established by Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009.
Amendment 32 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) In order to monitor and fight social abuses, serious crime and terrorism more effectively, Member States should register the particulars of the lessee, the actual driver and the vehicle.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Member States, in collaboration with the hire companies, shall collect accurate particulars to identify the lessee, the actual driver and the vehicle in a national database and shall ensure that that database is interoperable with other national and European databases.
Amendment 70 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Member States shall consider whether a system is useful involving real- time checks as to whether the particulars of the lessee and of the actual driver occur in databases of known terrorist suspects in order to prevent attacks using heavy vehicles.
Amendment 4 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas current technology exists to meet the Euro 6 NOx standards for diesel vehicles, including with regard to real driving conditions and without having a negative impact on CO2 emissions;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas best practices from the USA, with stricter emission standards which apply for gasoline and diesel vehicles alike, and stricter enforcement policies, should offer inspiration for the EU to improve its efforts;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Recital C (new)
Cc. whereas the protection of public health and the environment should be a shared societal concern and responsibility, in which all stakeholders, including the automobile sector, have an important role to play;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the importance of providing consumers with realistic, accurate and robust information on their car fuel consumption and air pollutant emissions in order to raise consumers' awareness and support them to take an informed car purchase decision; calls for a revision of the Car Labelling Directive 1999/94/EC which should make information on other air pollutant emissions like NOx and particulate matter mandatory in addition to information on fuel use and CO2;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for the creation of an independent European Vehicles Surveillance Agency (EVSA) in order to ensure homogeneous market surveillance across the Union and to ensure that the new type-approval and market surveillance framework is fully implemented.
Amendment 139 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Notes that research and development investment plays a key role in the development of clean technology, particularly low emission vehicles, and the associated public health and environmental improvements gained; calls on the Commission and the Member States to open a dialogue with the automobile sector with a view to compensation regarding the exceedance of emission standards, in particular by minimum R&D investments for the development of cleaner cars;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to fully engage and implement a low emission mobility strategy;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Directive (EU) 2016/2284 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the reduction of national emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants, amending Directive 2003/35/EC and repealing Directive 2001/81/EC,
Amendment 6 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the report on the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (2016/2215 (INI)), as adopted by the European Parliament on April 4 2017,
Amendment 7 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the European Parliament's negotiating mandate on the report on the revision of type approval and market surveillance as adopted on April 4 2017;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Circular Economy Package as published by the Commission on December 2 2015,
Amendment 12 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the report on the inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (2016/2215 (INI)), as adopted by the European Parliament on 4 April 2017;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
Citation 22 b (new)
– having regard to the Circular Economy Package as published by the Commission on 2 December 2015;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU ratified the Paris Agreement which entered into force on November 4 2016 and which commits all actors to keep the increase in global temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas transport is responsible for over 25% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU of which road transport constitutes over 70%; whereas transport- related air pollution is the main cause of air pollution in urban areas and whereas especially particulate matter and nitrogen oxides adversely impact public health;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas transport-related air pollution is the main cause of air pollution in urban areas and whereas especially particulate matter and nitrogen oxides adversely impact public health;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s Communication on ‘A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility’ and concurs that a momentous shift to low-emission mobility is essential for the broader shift to a clean circular economsustainable, circular and low-carbon economy; Calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to fully engage with the strategy;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the transition to a circular economy also entails that consumers increasingly become service-users and whereas the shift to these new business models could have a significant impact on resource efficiency in the transport sector;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas air pollution has severe adverse effects on public health and the environment, causing over 400,000 premature deaths a year in the EU;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the protection of public health and the environment should be a shared societal concern and responsibility, in which all stakeholders have an important role to play;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
–1a. Welcomes the Commission's Communication on "A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility" and calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to fully engage with and implement the Strategy; emphasises that this not only benefits public health and the environment, but equally offers opportunities for various stakeholders in the transport sector and is crucial for the transition towards a sustainable, circular and low-carbon economy;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the shift towards low- emission mobility does not only benefit public health and the environment but equally offers major opportunities for car manufacturers, suppliers and for innovative energy and service providers;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission, on the basis of the new Worldwide Light Vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP), to come forward with an ambitious 2025 CO2 target for cars (in the range of 68-78 gr CO2/km) and vans (in the range of 105-120 gr CO2/km) to be calculated based on the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP)passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, to review the emissions limits set out in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 with a view to improving air quality in the Union and to achieving the Union ambient air quality limits as well as the WHO recommended levels, and to come forward by 2025 at the latest with proposals, as appropriate, for new technology-neutral Euro 7 emission limits applicable for all M1 and N1 vehicles placed on the Union market;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the need for a clear change in demand management in order to make the necessary shift to an intermodal approach; reiterates that transport should be seen as a service and not a goal as suchhe transition to a sustainable, circular and low-carbon transport sector entails that consumers increasingly become service-users which could have a significant impact on resource efficiency;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to foster wider electrification in parallel with a transition to alternative technologies in order to ensure progress on both decarbonisation and air quality objectives with their passenger car and light commercial van sectors; considers a stepwise increase of the share of zero- and ultra-low-emission vehicles in the total fleet necessary in this regard, with the aim of phasing out new CO2-emitting cars as soon as feasible before the end of the first half of this century;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. CRecalls on the Commission to adopt an ambitious mandate for the market uptake of electric vehicles andthat Member States had to submit action plans for the deployment of infrastructure for the use of electric vehicles by November 2016 under the Directive 2014/94(EU); calls on the competent authorities in the Member States to fully and ambitiously implement these plans; furthermore, calls for a long- term European initiative on next generation batteries in this regard;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to introduce and improve CO2 standards and standards for air pollution emissions such as NOx for all road transport as a matter of urgency; points out that cost-effective vehicle standards probably represent the most effective measure for improving energy efficiency in the EU in the period up to 2030;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a transparent labelling system, which would provide consumers with comparable data on the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars placed on the marketEmphasises the importance of providing consumers with realistic, accurate and robust information on their cars' fuel consumption and air pollutant emissions in order to raise consumers' awareness and to support them in making an informed car purchase decision; calls for a revision of the Car Labelling Directive (1999/94/EC), which should include consideration for making information on other air pollutant emissions such as NOx and particulate matter mandatory in addition to information on fuel use and CO2;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recognises that cities and local authorities have an important role to play in the development of low-emission transport; therefore considers that the Covenant of Mayors can offer an interesting platform to tackle the challenges ahead and exchange best practices;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes the important initiatives by various cities and local authorities to create Low Emission Zones and recognises the beneficial effects of those zones; calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to examine the benefit of introducing a label or standard for Ultra- Low-Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) that meet the emission limit values in real driving conditions;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the introduction of low- emWelcomes that the Commission is working on a revissions and zero-emission city buses through mandatory green public procurement targets of the Clean Vehicles Directive which would also introduce more robust requirements and procurement targets and calls on the Commission to bring the revision forward as soon as feasible;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for a more comprehensive and coordinated system of type-approval and market surveillance, involving EU oversight, in order to address the failures identified in the aftermath of Dieselgate; recalls the European Parliament's negotiating mandate in this regard as adopted on April 4 2017;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets, in this regard, the adoption of high conformity factors for RDE tests of NOx emissions and urges the Commission to review the conformity factors in 2017, as provided for by the 2nd RDE package; calls on the Commission to further revise the conformity factor annually, in line with technological developments, so as to bring it down to 1 as soon as possible and before 2021;
Amendment 175 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the aviation sector should contribute effectively and fairly to achieving the 2030 climate targets and the objectives of the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 177 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that the agreement at ICAO on a global market-based measure is a significant step on the road to reducing the aviation sector's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions; notes that the agreement foresees a review every three years which should allow scope to make it more ambitious and robust;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 190 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that beyond the global market-based measure, there are other ways for bringing down emissions, notably investments in greener technologies for manufacturing aircrafts; Notes that the EU's Clean Sky Initiative offers significant funding in this regard;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of reinforcing the Single European Sky in order to reduce CO2 emissions and the role which SESAR can play, in terms of defragmenting airspace and modernising air traffic management, thereby reducing fuel use and allowing more direct and shorter journeys;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes efforts to ensure comprehensive and interoperable infrastructure for electric vehicle charging; calls for additional efforts for the development of adequate infrastructure for other alternative fuels;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the IMO fell short of delivering progress on the GHG emissions reduction tEncourages the IMO to make greater progress towards developing a global margket and measures and therefore-based mechanism for reducing GHG emissions; urges that, in the absence of a comparable system operating under the IMO, CO2 emissions emitted at Union ports and during voyages to and from Union ports shall be subject to the EU ETS from 2023;
Amendment 210 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Underscores the important role that combined transport can play in reducing emissions; notes the announcement of the Commission to modernise the Combined Transport Directive, which should incentivise a shift to transporting freight by rail and inland waterways;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recalls that Member States had to submit national action plans for the deployment of an appropriate alternative fuels infrastructure by 18 November 2016 in accordance with art. 3(7) of Directive 2014/94(EU);
Amendment 213 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Believes that additional measures are necessary to guarantee a climate friendly and efficient inland waterway transport sector; reiterates the importance of financial supportive measures to innovate the sector in order to increase the energy efficiency of ships and preserve the environment during infrastructure works;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Underlines that increased investment in infrastructure and green electricity is essential for the market uptake of electric vehicles. Recalls in this regard the 2020 and 2030 renewable energy goals;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2327(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a more stringent limitsambitious approach for renewables in transport than those proposed in the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive in order to phase down first generation biofuels by 2030 and achieve long-term decarbonisation of the transport sector;
Amendment 294 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises that cities and local authorities have an important role to play in the development of low-emission transport; therefore considers that the Covenant of Mayors can offer an interesting platform to tackle the challenges ahead and exchange best practices; welcomes the important initiatives by various cities and local authorities to create Low Emission Zones and recognises the beneficial effects of those zones;
Amendment 329 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its call for a revision of car labelling to improve consumerguarantee that consumers are provided with realistic, accurate and robust information and for the public procurement rules to incentivise clean vehicles; stresses that car labelling should be based on a comparative CO2 footprints of CO2 and other air pollutant emissions such as NOx and particulate matter;
Amendment 368 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for the Commission to consider supply as well as demand side measures as part of a wider European Low Carbon Trucking Strategy to support the market uptake of energy-efficient and alternative powered buses and trucks;
Amendment 475 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Underlines the urgent need for a modal shift from road transport to transport over inland waterways;
Amendment 478 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Stresses the importance of financial supportive measures to innovate the sector and preserve the environment during infrastructure works;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas, in view of the Union's dependence on the import of raw materials and the rapid depletion of a significant amount of natural resources over the short term, it is a key challenge to reclaim as many resources as possible within the Union and to enhance the transition towards a circular economy;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A a (new)
Recital -A a (new)
-A a. whereas, in order to make the economy truly circular, it is necessary to take additional measures on sustainable production and consumption, focusing on the whole life cycle of products in a way that preserves resources and closes the loop. Using resources more efficiently would also bring substantial net savings for Union businesses, public authorities and consumers while reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas Extended Producer Responsibility has an important role to play in this regard;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the report "Growth Within: a Circular Economy vision for a competitive Europe" from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation clearly demonstrates the opportunities of shifting to new business models, such as selling services instead of products;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the shift to new business models, such as ‘products as services’, has the potential to improve the sustainability of production and consumption patterns, provided that product-service systems do not result in shortened product lifetimes;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that the promotion and support of sustainable production and consumption models, the use of products that are resource-efficient, durable, easy to share, reusable, reparable and recyclable as well as the discouragement of placing products with planned obsolescence on the market, are key aspects of waste prevention;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Emphasises that Member States should incentivise the extension of the life span of products, where environmentally beneficial, and support the setting up of systems promoting repair, re-use, remanufacturing and reconditioning activities of products;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Refers to the pioneering role of some Member States in this regard, such as the initiative of the Benelux-countries to combat planned obsolescence and to extend the life span of (electrical) household appliances; stresses the importance of sharing best practices in this regard;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2223(INI)
- having regard to the special report no 34/2016 of the European Court of Auditors "Combating Food Waste: an opportunity for the EU to improve the resource-efficiency of the food supply chain",
Amendment 69 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the waste management hierarchy established by the Waste Framework Directive12 (prevention, preparing for re-use, recycling, recovery and disposal) cannot be applied in full to food waste; whereas currently there is no specific hierarchy for the management of unconsumed foodfood waste hierarchy at EU level; _________________ 12 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 123 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a coordinated policy response at EU and Member State level that takes into account policies regarding waste, food safety and information, but also aspects of economic, research and innovation, environment, agriculture, fisheries, energy, education, and social policy;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the importance of providing a clear definition of food waste; this definition should contribute to the overall objectives of prevention and the high-quality valorisation of food (waste) streams throughout the chain;
Amendment 132 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls in this regard for the development of an EU Action Plan to prevent and reduce food waste which encompasses the relevant policy areas;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the responsibility of the competent authorities in the Member States to develop a tailored approach to combat food waste, within the EU framework; acknowledges the important work already conducted in several Member States;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a binding food waste reduction target of 50 % by 2030 and reiterates its call for a binding food waste reduction target of at least 30 % by 2025, compared to the 2014 baseline;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to swiftly adopt a common methodology to measure food wastethe reduction of food waste and food losses;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the establishment in EU legislation of a hierarchy for the management of unsold foodspecific food waste hierarchy, which brings the cascading principle into practice by working towards prevention and a high-quality valorisation of food (waste) streams throughout the chain;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that successfully combatting food waste also requires strong recycling levels in the revised Waste Framework Directive and the integration of the cascading principle for biomass in EU energy policy;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Amendment 210 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with all stakeholders, in improving consumers’ understanding of ‘use by’ dates and ‘best before’ dates; asks the Commission to assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates in different Member States are fit for purpose;
Amendment 244 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to raise awareness and promote successful practices of food waste reduction and resource conservation methods already used by stakeholders, often by tailored actions at local level;
Amendment 282 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the European Commission to include food waste in future impact assessments to ensure a coordinated policy response;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 12 February 2016, on the fight against the financing of terrorism,
Amendment 15 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 20 June 2016, on the EU Action Plan against Wildlife Trafficking,
Amendment 20 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas wildlife trafficking is an organised international crime estimated to be worth between EUR 8 and EUR 20 billion annually, which finances, and is closely linked with, other forms of serious and organised crime, including terrorist groups and militias;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas trade and development policies should, inter alia, serve as a means to improve respect for human rights, animal welfare and environmental protection;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Insists on the full and timely implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Action Plan and the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations to prevent illegal and unsustainable practices; calls on the Commission to provide Parliament and the Council with yearly written implementation updates, which should include a detailed monitoring and evaluation plan;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Member States to put in place national enforcement action plans detailing enforcement policies and penalties, and to publish the information on seizures and arrests relating to wildlife crimes, in order to ensure consistency and harmonised approaches between Member States;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the links between wildlife crime and other forms of organised crime, including money laundering, and the financing of militias and terrorist groups, and considers the combating of illicit financial flows to be a priority; calls for the EU to use all relevant instruments, including cooperation with the financial sector;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Member States to recognise the scale of online wildlife trafficking and to build capacity in order to ensure that channels exist to trigger assistance from cross-border units specialised in cybercrime; within environmental crime units, coordination with customs cybercrime units, and engagement with civil society organisations in order to ensure that channels exist to trigger assistance from cross-border units specialised in cybercrime; further to the Council conclusion adopted in June 2016, calls on the Commission to develop guidelines on how to address online wildlife crime at the EU level;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls foron the EU and its Member States to support the International Consortium on combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC), comprising CITES, Interpol, UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), the World Bank and the World Customs Organisation, including through the provision of financial resources and specialist expertise, in order to facilitate capacity building of governments, the exchange of information and intelligence, and support enforcement and compliance by ICCWC members;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to use ICCWC indicators to evaluate effectiveness of third countries receiving EU funding support against wildlife trafficking in order to facilitate uniform and credible assessment of development funding;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Urges a total and immediate EU- wide ban on the trade, export, or re-export out or within the European Union in elephant ivory (including pre-convention ivory) and rhinoceros horn; and calls for a framework to evaluate the need for similar trade restrictive measures for other species threatened and endangered by trade;
Amendment 172 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Underlines that trophy hunting has contributed to large-scale declines in CITES Appendix I and II -listed endangered species and urges the Commission and the Member States to establish a precautionary approach for the import of hunting trophies from species protected under the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations, and to support the further strengthening of the EU's legal provisions governing the import of hunting trophies into EU Member States, and to require permits for the import of trophies of all species listed in Annex B of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97;
Amendment 181 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to ensure the immediate confiscation of any seized specimens and the care and re- homing of seized or confiscated live specimens at recognised and certified animal welfare centres;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Member States to consider "positive list" species systems, whereby exotic species are assessed objectively and according to scientific criteria for their safety and suitability for trading and keeping as pets;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
– having regard to the proposal for a recommendation to the Council on the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly by Andrey Kovatchev, on behalf of the PPE Group (B8- 1374/2015),
Amendment 31 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU’s security environment is increasingly unstable and volatile owing to a large number of longstanding or newly emerging challenges, including violent conflicts, terrorism, organised crime, unprecedented migration waves and climate change, which are impossible to address at national level and requirequire national, regional and global responses;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph a
Paragraph a
(a) to continue to support multilateral attempts to find lasting political solutions to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, and in the Middle East and North Africa, in particular in Syria, Libya and YemenIsrael and Palestine, Libya and Yemen, and to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts to resolve frozen conflicts around the world; to continue to support the work of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary- General for Syria, the Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, and the Special Envoy of the Un Secretary-General for Yemen; to call for continued humanitarian, financial and political assistance from the international community in order to address the humanitarian situation, and to work towards the immediate cessation of violence;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph b
Paragraph b
(b) to call for increased support for the efforts of the international community and regional organisations to manage security crises on the African continent, in particular in Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Mali, Nigeria and Burundi; to encourage UN Member States to join the EU; recognises the role of the United Nations as the principle guarantor of international peace and security; further recognises the role played by UN Member States, including those from the European Union, in supporting the increasing role and own capacities of the African Union in mediation and crisis management;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph d
Paragraph d
(d) to promote a culture of prevention within the UN system in order to improve its capacity to respond more quickly to emerging crises and potential threats to peace and security, while promoting international action to bring those responsible for violence to justice; to strive to enhance early communication and further develop procedures for crisis consultation between the EU and the UN in order to better coordinate their crisis response, avoiding unnecessary duplication;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph f
Paragraph f
(f) to continue to support the efforts to further the operationalisation of R2P and to support the UN in continuing to play a critical role in assisting countries in the implementation of R2P; to further strengthen the role of R2P as an important governing principle in all countries’ work across the conflict spectrum, as well as on human rights and development;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph f a (new)
Paragraph f a (new)
(fa) to support and strengthen international efforts through the United Nations to end the use of children in armed conflict, as well as to more effectively address the impact of conflict and post-conflict situations on women and girls;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph f b (new)
Paragraph f b (new)
(fb) to actively increase pressure on Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, in order to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and its illegal annexation of Crimea;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph f c (new)
Paragraph f c (new)
(fc) to encourage a policy of rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran in order to defuse regional tensions and as a path towards conflict resolution in Yemen and elsewhere;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph j
Paragraph j
(j) to provide support to the UN Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force in order to ensure coordination and coherence in the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, using the resources and expertise of 25 UN system entities, national policy and security agencies, and of Interpol;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph l a (new)
Paragraph l a (new)
(la) to encourage all UN Member States to sign and ratify the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti- Personnel Mines and on their Destruction;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph n
Paragraph n
(n) to promote greater support for the work of UNHCR in implementing its international mandate to protect refugees, including vulnerable groups such as women or children with disabilities; to stress the high funding gap between UNHCR’s budgetary needs and funds received and demand greater global solidarity;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph r a (new)
Paragraph r a (new)
(ra) to work together with all UN Member States to respect the principles of opinion and expression, as mentioned in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; to emphasise the importance of a free press in a healthy society, and the role of every citizen therein;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph u a (new)
Paragraph u a (new)
(ua) to advocate and protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and to call for the repeal of legislation in UN Member States which criminalises people on the grounds of sexuality or gender identity;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph u b (new)
Paragraph u b (new)
(ub) supports a human rights-based approach to disability in situations of risk and emergency in line with the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD);
Amendment 147 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph u c (new)
Paragraph u c (new)
(uc) to engage with the public and a comprehensive debate with all members of the UN General Assembly on the importance of respecting constitutional limits in presidential mandates worldwide;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph u d (new)
Paragraph u d (new)
(ud) to emphasise the importance of the principles of self-determination, as enshrined in the UN Charter, chapter 1, article 1, part two, and in the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights, article 15, in the pre-emption and resolution of political and military conflicts; to call upon the UN General Assembly to initiate a comprehensive debate on the forms of self-determination, regionalisation, and autonomy, that have the possibility to defuse a number of emerging and active conflicts worldwide;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph v a (new)
Paragraph v a (new)
(va) to encourage UN Member States to meet their commitments on development aid spending and for governments to be held to account for the implementation of the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
Amendment 195 #
2016/2020(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph x
Paragraph x
(x) to support actively a comprehensivemeaningful dialogue on reform of the United Nations Security Council in order to ensure the Council is able to deal effectively with threats to international peace and security; to promote the revitalisation of the work of the General Assembly, and improved coordination and coherence of the action of all UN institutions, which should enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, accountability, capacity and representativeness of the system in order to respond more quickly to global challenges; to support and build on the increased transparency in the process for the selection of the next UN Secretary- General, with candidates’ presentations being made in the General Assembly;
Amendment 45 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) On 2 December 2015 the "Circular Economy Package" and on 3 May 2011 the "EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020" was adopted.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65 a (new)
Recital 65 a (new)
(65a) Following the waste hierarchy and the cascading use principle, food and feed applications should be prioritised over energy use.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
(ee) ‘advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstockwaste and residues of food and feed crops as listed in part A of Annex IX;
Amendment 150 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that Annex IX takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17, the Union sustainability criteria, the cascading principle and the need to ensure that the Annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues, the Commission, when regularly evaluating the Annex, should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for (by- )products, wastes or residues. __________________ 17 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 213 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point h
Annex IX – Part A – point h
Amendment 217 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Amendment 299 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ‘biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from biological origin from agriculture, including vegetal and animal substances, forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste of biological origin, including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin;
Amendment 333 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
(ee) ‘advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstockwaste and residues listed in part A of Annex IX, while fully respecting the waste hierarchy, the cascading principle and meeting the sustainability criteria as defined in article 26;
Amendment 351 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
(ff) ‘waste-based fossilemission-based fuels’ means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams of non-renewable originoxidized carbon streams, including waste processing gases and exhaust gases;
Amendment 971 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall maintain a dialogue and exchange information with third countries and biofuel, bioliquid and biomass fuel producers, consumer organisations and civil society concerning the general implementation of the measures in this Directive relating to biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels. It shall, within that framework, pay particular attention to the impact that biofuel and bioliquid production may have on food prices, resource prices and material use.
Amendment 1026 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point b
Annex IX – Part A – point b
Amendment 1039 #
Amendment 1070 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Annex IX – Part B – point c
Amendment 2 #
2016/0205(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
The Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to recommend that Parliament decline to give its consent to the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and, (EC) No 1107/2009 and Directive 91/676/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 165 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The end point in the manufacturing chain should be determined for each relevant component material containing animal by-products in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009. Where a manufacturing process regulated under this Regulation starts already before that end point has been reached, the process requirements of both Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and this Regulation should apply cumulatively to CE marked fertilising products, which means application of the stricter requirement in case both Regulations regulate the same parameterIn the case of processed animal manure, the end point in the manufacturing chain should be the pasteurisation/hygienisation as foreseen in Commission (EU) Regulation No 142/2011, implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, including Annex XI Chapter 1 section 2 (b) or (c) thereof.
Amendment 222 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Member States shall not impede the making available on the market of CE marked fertilising products which comply with this Regulation for reasons of composition, labelling or other provisions contained in this Regulation. Concerning the use of EU fertilising products, Member States can maintain or adopt provisions for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment. However, these provisions cannot require modification of EU fertilising products which are in compliance with this Regulation. Also, these provisions cannot influence the conditions for making them available on the market.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
A CE marked fertilising product that has undergone a recovery operation and complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered to comply with the conditions laid down in Article 6(1) of Directive 2008/98/EC and shall, therefore, be considered as having ceased to be wastecontains or consists of waste that has undergone a recovery operation in accordance with Directive 2008/98/EC and that complies with the requirements laid down in this Regulation shall be considered as having ceased to be waste from the moment the EU declaration of conformity is drawn up.
Amendment 317 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a Amendment of Directive 91/676/EEC Directive 91/676/EEC is amended as follows: Article 2(g) is replaced by the following: 'livestock manure': means waste products excreted by livestock or a mixture of litter and waste products excreted by livestock, even in processed form, unless these products have undergone a processing in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and have reached a nitrate fertiliser replacement value of at least 90%.
Amendment 336 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- organic carbon (Corg) and
Amendment 352 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) – paragraph 3
3. The absence of Salmonella spp. shall be absent in a 25 g sample of and the maximum presence of Escherichia coli and Enterococcaceae has to be proven in accordance withe CE marked fertilising productommission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, including Annex XI, Chapter I, section 2 (d) thereof.
Amendment 368 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(A) (I) – paragraph 3
3. Organic carbon (C) shall be present in the CE marked fertilising product by at least 17.5% by mass.
Amendment 677 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
- sewage sludge, industrial sludge (except sludge from food, feed and agrofuels processing plants not containing pollutants), or dredging sludge, and
Amendment 683 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part II – CMC 3 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conforming to CMC2, CMC3, CMC4, CMC5, CMC6, CMC11
Amendment 697 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point c – indent 2
- sewage sludge, industrial sludge (except sludge from food, feed and agrofuels processing plants not containing pollutants), or dredging sludge,
Amendment 704 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) Materials conforming to CMC2, CMC3, CMC4, CMC5, CMC6, CMC11
Amendment 30 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) This Regulation is to be implemented in challenging times, with global energy markets adversely affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea in 2014, further tensions in the area of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, the Isis control over petrol and gas supplies in the occupied territories, as well as tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Commission Communication ‘Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy’14 from February 2015, highlights the fact that the Energy Union rests on solidarity and trust, which are necessary features of energy security. This regulation should aim to boost solidarity and trust between the Member States and should put in place the measures needed to achieve these aims, thus paving the way for implementing the Energy Union. The Union should therefore support only those diversification-oriented projects that are fully in line with Union law and Union principles as well as with the Union’s long-term policy objectives and priorities. __________________ 14 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank, COM(2015) 80 final.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) As demonstrated by the October 2014 stress test, solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the Union and to keep overall costs to a minimum. If an emergency is declared in any Member State, a two-step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity. Firstly, all Member States which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid. Secondly, if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply, further measures by neighbouring Member States, even if not in an emergency situation, should be triggered to ensure the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State experiencing the emergency. Member States should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans, ensuring fair and equitable compensation of the natural gas undertakings. The Commission should also ensure that dominant gas suppliers in a region do not abuse their position in breach of Union competition law, with particular reference to unfair prices charged in Member States.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of the Union gas supply, the Commission should coordinate action with regard to third countries, work with supplying and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and ensure a stable gas flow to the Union. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task force to monitor gas flows into the Union in crisis situations, in consultation with the third countries involved, and, where a crisis arises from difficulties in a third country, to act as mediator and facilitator. The Commission should continue its active involvement in the renewal of trilateral talks Commission-Gazprom-Ukraine on Russian gas supplies to Ukraine in order to ensure that gas supplies from Russia to Ukraine would not be a weapon in Russia-Ukraine conflict anymore and that Ukraine continues to be a reliable gas partner and transit country.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) ‘protected customer’ means a household customer connected to a gas distribution network and, in addition, where thein the event that the competent authorities of each Member State concerned so decides, may also mean one or more of the following:
Amendment 111 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
No later than 31 March 2017 Member Stat, the competent authorities shall notify the Commission of their definition of protected customers, the annual gas consumption volumes of the protected customers and the percentage they represent of the total annual final gas consumption in that Member State. Where a Member State includes in its definition of protected customers the categories referred to in point (a) or (b) of Article 2 (1) it shall specify in the notification to the Commission the gas consumption volumes corresponding to consumers belonging to those categories and the percentage that each of those groups of consumers represents in terms of the annual final use of gas.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The first subparagraph shall apply to essential social services and district heating installations to the extent they are covered by the definition of protected customers applied by the competent authorities in the respective Member State.
Amendment 32 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls on all EU Member States to ratify and implement the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs; notes that Member States should make improved and accelerated efforts to implement European Directives and Conventions against trafficking in organs into their domestic law;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the importance of prevention in addressing commercial trade in human organs, including the trafficking in persons for organ removal which has developed into a global problem; believes that public awareness campaigns about the dangers of illegal organ donation and transplantation should be a required element of both European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), and EU development cooperation;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Underlines the important role of collaborative partnerships such as Eurotransplant and Scandiatransplant in allocating and distributing donor organs for transplantation to ensure their optimal use; encourages all Member States to participate in such collaborative partnerships so that more organs are exchanged among EU Member States;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls upon the Commission and the Member States to make every effort to improve emergency cooperation in recovering missing children and to enhance child alert mechanisms;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2340(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Points out that an important cause of trafficking in human organs is the deficit between the need for transplantable organs and the actual numbers that become available; calls on Member States to focus not only on improving law enforcement against human traffickers, but also on increasing organ availability;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 42 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a holistic approach to migration should address the global challenges of development, human rights and climate changecurb its push factors;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the fact that a number of states do not have laws protecting migrants even in asylum caseReminds that third countries that do not respect the prohibition of mass expulsions and ‘recalls to mfoulement’ hinder that mass expule implementation of readmissions and ‘refoulgreement’s are prohibitednd return operations from the EU;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 116 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes a uniform approach to safe countries, but stresses that in absence of an exhaustive EU list of safe countries, Member States may also have national lists;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates that economic, social and cultur and social rights, and in particular the rights to health and education, are fundamental rights which migrants should be able to enjoy in the same way as nationals of the country concerned; is concerned over breaches in labour law with reference to migrants in the sense of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 26 June 2013, are rights which migrants should be able to enjoy; calls for policies that allow states to enact and implement effective national policies of activation and integration;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that freedom of movement and the right to work make migrantsthe possibility to work improves the chance of self- sufficientcy and help further their integrationintegration of refugees, as does the right to a family life and family reunification;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Acknowledges that the majority of refugees fleeing conflict and persecution seek refuge in neighbouring countries and regions; believes that in many cases the best solution for those refugees as well as their countries of origin is to find temporary shelter in the neighbourhood, and for them to return when the situation at home improves; demands a maximum effort by the EU, its Member States and international partners to sufficiently fund the organizations involved in providing shelter, such as UNHCR, WFP, but also NGOs, so that refugees do not feel obliged to move on elsewhere due to inhumane circumstances and lack of perspective;
Amendment 216 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges all actors involved in policy development and decision making regarding asylum and migration to not allow a merging of the definitions of migrants and refugees as this undermines popular support in reception countries for the provision of shelter for those who really flee armed conflict and persecution;
Amendment 228 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reminds statall countries to ratify allthe human rights treaties and conventions, and particularly the Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families;
Amendment 243 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Wishes to see the rights of migrants and refugees and the readmission of migrants included as a separate item on the agenda of all and any dialogue with third countries, and for funding to protect people in vulnerable situations, NGOs, human rights defenders, journalists and lawyers active in defence of migrants’ rights to be made a priority;
Amendment 250 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 269 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for Member States to honour their pledge to earmark 0.7 % of their gross national income (GNI) to development aid; calls for this aid never to be made conditional upon cooperation on migration matters;
Amendment 277 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for an appraisal of the Rabat Process, and the Khartoum Process and the EU’s border externalisation policies;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the need of an improvement of the functioning of 'hot spots' and entry points at the EU's external borders
Amendment 292 #
2015/2316(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for safe legal access routes to be developed for migrants and asylum seekers, for resettlement programmes to be stepped up, humanitarian visas granted and visas, including airport transit visas, to be suspended for people fleeing conflict zonesresettlement programmes to be set up once a systematic push-back policy is in place and the EU's external borders are well protected again;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas subsidiarity concerns areas of shared competence, and one vitally important such area is that of the environment, and whereas issues such as air quality, biodiversity, circular economy and the climate require action at local and national level to be coordinated with EU policies in a balanced way;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas in some Member States, regional authorities are fully competent for the implementation of environmental policies;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the reports submitted by the Danish Folketing, the Dutch Tweede Kamer and the UK House of Lords on how to strengthen the role of national Parliaments in the decision-making process;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Welcomes the closer participation and stronger involvement of national parliaments in the European legislative process; notes, however, that further work still needs to be done in this area;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that local and regional authorities are closely involvedhave a real competence in implementing environmental policies and that as a result the Committee of the Regions and its subsidiarity monitoring mechanism are vitally important;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a greater involvement of regional parliaments in the EU interinstitutional context;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the work of the Committee of Regions on subsidiarity issues and on issues related to the implementation of the subsidiarity control mechanism.
Amendment 31 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to maintain and strengthen its goals related to EU legislation such as: minimum cost, benefits for citizens, businesses and workers and avoidance of unnecessary regulatory burdens;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the transfer of powers under the subsidiarity principle is based on trust, and that the national parliaments are right to take the view that conferring tasks on agencies in whichransparency and prevention of conflicts of interest are not managed in a satisfactory manner runs counter to the subsidiarity principle in terms of the effectiveness of action to protect citizenss are key;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the ‘'green card’' plan suggested by a number of national parliaments with a view to ensuring that they can play a proactive role in EU decision-making.; furthermore underlines the importance of the 'red card' so as to enable national parliaments to reject a legislative proposal when it is not in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, provided a certain quotum is reached;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes that the European Union does not interfere in the internal treaty procedures of the Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Notes that regional parliaments are fully competent to carry out a subsidiarity check if the concerned legislative proposal falls within their field of competence;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Notes that, in accordance with Declaration 51 annexed to the Lisbon Treaty, the Belgian regional parliaments are considered to be chambers of the Belgian national parliament;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2283(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Recalls that, where applicable, the powers granted to the national parliaments by the European treaties are exercised by the federal and/or regional parliaments in line with the internal division of powers;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe and that the international community, led by the P5+1 group, is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EUEU Member States; regrets, however, that the deal does not include aspects which address Iran's regional ambitions or longer term solutions to tackle regional instability;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the importance of developing theEncourages the development of a parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re- establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights, that should be extended to arms trafficking, as well as wider issues affecting the Middle East; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights but regrets that despite a pledge by President Rouhani to improve the rights and freedoms of Iranian citizens when he was elected in 2013 the situation appears to have worsened, particularly in areas such as discrimination against women and members of religious and ethnic minorities, freedom of the press, media and bloggers, and those using social media sites, and on freedom of expression and opinion; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and that the immediate priority should be to broaden the scope of EU-Iran relations in areas where there is common agreement to do so; believes, however, that the ultimate aim must be one of partnership between Iran and the EU;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages EU Member States and the European External Action Service to initiate an enhanced human rights dialogue with Iran, including by raising individual cases with the Iranian government, in addition to Iran's continued use of the death penalty, execution of juveniles, and the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTI people; further insists that such dialogue must include measurable, achievable targets in order to improve the human rights situation for all Iranians in line with international conventions;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question; encourages the EEAS to ensure strict criteria and monitoring are in place so that any European Union funding for anti- narcotics programmes for Iran does not directly or indirectly result in any person convicted of a drugs offence facing the death penalty for their crime;
Amendment 106 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Supports the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and encourages the Government of Iran to use the recent extension of their mandate to engage with the UN, EU, and other international organisations on human rights issues;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement. should Iran fulfil all its commitments under the terms of the JCPOA and make significant progress on economic, political, social and human rights reform;
Amendment 253 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Notes with concern that Iran is strongly developing its cyber capabilities, both for monitoring internal dissent and deploying hackers to disrupt or attack foreign targets;
Amendment 278 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Notes that the Iranian military doctrine of asymmetric warfare poses a substantial threat to Middle East stability;
Amendment 295 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG); notes, in this context that the Assad regime in Syria has become increasingly dependent on Iran for its own survival and therefore calls on the Iranian authorities to use its leverage to bring the Syrian conflict to a peaceful conclusion; calls for its contribution to further facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to increase protection of the civilian population from attacks and to continuously seek a long- term solution to the conflict;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Notes with concern the worsening struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia for political and religious influence, and warns of its implications for conflict resolution and security in the Middle East and beyond; further believes that a policy of rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia is essential in defusing regional tensions, as a path towards conflict resolution in Yemen and elsewhere, and in order to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism which are a threat to the region as well as to the European Union and beyond;
Amendment 340 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Condemns Iran's continuing support for Hezbollah and reminds the Iranian authorities that the organisation's armed wing is on the European Union's terrorism blacklist; notes that this decision was reached, in part, because of the group's involvement in a bus bombing in Bulgaria in 2013; believes that Iran's continued support for Hezbollah undermines the prospect for peace in the Middle East, acts as a destabilising regional influence, as well as increasing security concerns within EU Member States;
Amendment 427 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sexgender, sexuality, gender identity, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas athe EU must be capable of responding more swiftly and efficient responsely to threats on the part of the EU requires thatif interinstitutional barriers bare overcome and silo mentalities broken down;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in future the EU and its Members States will have to rely less on the United States and take greater responsibility for their own security and territorial defence. Calls on the EU and the Member States, therefore, to improve their strategic autonomy regarding defence capabilities and capacities, in order to be prepared to respond to the broad spectrum of civilian and military threats and risks, in full complementarity with NATO;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that a principal objective should be to move towards voluntary joint defence forces and the framing of a common defence policy which will ultimately lead to a common defence. Supports, therefore, the drafting of a White paper on EU Defence, thereby updating the Helsinki Headline Goal from 1999; will encourage pragmatic efforts to establish a European defence policy, in cooperation with NATO, on the basis of dynamic national armed forces which will increasingly work together, including in the fields of education and training, and research and development;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the vital importance of strengthening EU-NATO cooperation, and supports the establishment of European forces which complement NATO in territorial defence and are able to conduct intervention operations autonomously beyond the EU’s borders; observes that, in its security and defence policy, the EU remains a complementary player in relation to NATO, which means that Europe itself must take greater responsibility for resolving certain crises; considers that NATO continues to play a central role in the security and defence policies of the Member States, with regard both to deterrence and defending European territory, on the one hand, and to efforts to achieve peace and security elsewhere in the world, on the other;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reminds the Commission that under Article 5 of TEU the use of EU competences is governed by the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and that competences not conferred upon the Union in the Treaties remain with the member states;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the strong correlation between disability, which toucheaffects about 13 % of the EU’s population, and ill- health, with difficulties and barriers in access leading to the inadequate or unmet provision of healthcare services to people with disabilities;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the mid-term evaluation of the external financing instruments to assess how effectively these have contributed to the inclusion of persons with disabilities; demands an end to any expenditure in EU programmes that support institutionalization or perpetuates the segregation of persons with disabilities; calls for the strengthening of monitoring of expenditure in line with the CRPD and in consultation with disability organizations;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to consider and address intersectional and multiple discrimination issues, in light of the especially high incidence of reported serious health problems among women with disabilities, the overall higher percentages of mental difficultiehealth problems among the female population, particularly migrants, and other instances of preventable discrimination arising from gender, sexual orientation and identity;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the recommendations that the EU achieve a human rights-based approach to disability in situations of risk and emergency; strongly urges the mainstreaming of disabled peoples’ human rights in EU migration and refugee policies which should inter alia provide for accessible procedures and information and take into account the requirement for needs-based reasonable accommodation measures;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Considers that children with disabilities have the right to live with (their) families or in a family environment in line with their best interests;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises informed consent as a nd accessible procedures as a pre-condition to the right of people with disabilities to freely exercise decisions concerning their medical treatment to the fullest possible extent;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the absence of formal consultation by the EU with disabled people’s organisations in its preparations for the review process by the UN CRPD Committee in 2015 and in drafting its progress report; calls for disabled people’s organisations to be fully involved in future, including participation in official EU delegations for future reviews and to actively contribute to CRPD meetings as an independent party in their own right and capacity, holding the EU fully accountable.
Amendment 28 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to integratemainstream disability-oriented approaches in its health instruments and policies so as to contribute to improved health outcomes for people with disabilities in the Member States, through better physical and sensory accessibility, quality and affordability;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States toto include a disability-specific component in its evaluateion of the Cross-Border Healthcare Directive and urges the Member States to further its implementation from the perspective of the needs of people with disabilities and their right to know, and effectively avail of, the provisions and instruments contained therein, awareness of which is low even among the general population;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Commission to develop EU- wide guidance for National Contact Points on how to provide accessible information about care in other Member States;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C. a. whereas major powers such as Russia, China and the United States have geopolitical strategies involving Central Asia which have significant political, economic and cultural elements, such as the One Belt, One Road strategy of China, the Silk Road strategy of the United States and the strong historical and economic links with Russia;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C. b. recalling that various regional partnerships, such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), also include several Central Asian countries among their members and are dominated by Russia and/or China;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C. c. whereas the Central Asian republics share a common history, in that large parts of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and the Chinese province of Xinjiang were referred to as Turkestan until the 20th century, and their incorporation into the Tsarist Kingdom and subsequently the Soviet Union led to strong Russian influences on culture and administration, which are still evident today;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
C. d. whereas all of the Central Asian countries have sought to establish their own identity in the wake of their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, currently reflected in efforts to place their own language, history and customs above their common history;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
C. e. whereas Central Asia contains the republics of the former Soviet Union mentioned above, but is also significantly influenced by Russia, China, Mongolia, Iran and Afghanistan;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
C. f. whereas the region is an important transit route for drugs between Afghanistan and Russia and certain local clans are involved in this lucrative trade, which allows them to exert significant political influence owing to corruption and a mingling of interests;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
C. g. whereas the Ferghana Valley, which is divided between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, is the most densely populated region of Central Asia and was frequently the scene of political, ethnic and religion conflicts in the past (Andijan 2005 and Osh 2010);
Amendment 54 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C h (new)
Recital C h (new)
C. h. whereas the region is increasingly affected by religious fanaticism, reflected in the support for IS/Da’esh, Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Hizb-ut-Tahrir, and a large number of people have left to join IS/Da’esh in Syria and Iraq;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C i (new)
Recital C i (new)
C. i. whereas the effects of global warming on Central Asia are still largely unknown, but it is already clear that the problems of water supply in the low-lying countries will become even worse;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10. a. to cooperate with the aid and development projects of the United States in the field of environment, education and climate policy in order to improve effectiveness and to jointly reach a wider public;
Amendment 123 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10. b. to also involve Mongolia on an ad hoc basis in certain aspects of the European Strategy for Central Asia;
Amendment 126 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10. c. to cooperate more intensively on an ad hoc basis with the Central Asian republics which want to go further than the EU Strategy for Central Asia;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19. a. Calls on the countries in the region to consider the presence of international NGOs not as a threat, but as a benefit to society, and to grant them full access to prison facilities in order to improve the transparency of the enforcement of penalties, particularly in relation to cooperation with all agencies of the United Nations and the International Red Cross;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the commitment of Latvia, with the help of Poland, to lead the regional programme on education; regards investment in education as the best way to improve the socio-economic situation of the region; to pay more attention to cross-border projects for intercultural reconciliation and development in the Ferghana Valley;
Amendment 205 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -21 a (new)
Paragraph -21 a (new)
-21a. Emphasises that the expansion of the rule of law and economic progress go hand in hand and that the development of a sustainable energy sector and an improved transport infrastructure are important in order to link the Caspian energy resources to the European market, that this is a way to stimulate economic development and ensure stable growth of the GDP of the region;
Amendment 220 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22. a. Is of the opinion that the estimated 3.5 million Central Asian economic migrants working in Russia are responsible for a large proportion of the gross national product (GNP) of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan;
Amendment 252 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25. a. Calls on the countries in the region to sign and ratify the Espoo and Aarhus Conventions of the United Nations relating to water conflicts, if they have not already done so, and to involve civil society in the implementation of these conventions;
Amendment 325 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31. a. Asks the EU to lend its support to the initiatives of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and, under the supervision of the Centre, to focus on the water issue and initiate a dialogue between the five countries in order to deal with cross-border pollution;
Amendment 327 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31. b. Asks the Commission to consider the unfavourable consequences that access to the water resources could have on the stability and security of Central Asia, and to closely observe all developments;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
— having regard to the European Implementation Assessment study on the ‘Mining Waste Directive’ of January 2017 carried out by the European Parliamentary Research Service, including its Annex 1 Study 'Exploring the alternatives to technologies involving high environmental and health risks related to the improper management of the waste from extractive industries: Challenges, risks and opportunities for the extractive industries arising in the context of the "circular economy" concept'7 , _________________ 7 PE number: 593.788.
Amendment 4 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 2 December 2015 "Closing the loop - An EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy",
Amendment 8 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the evidence of different interpretations of the Directive clearly underlines the need for robust guidelines from the Commission;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas the EU is highly dependent on the import of raw materials from third countries and a significant number of natural resources face rapid depletion; whereas the environmental and health legislation in those third countries is often less stringent than in the EU;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas the transition to a circular economy offers important intrinsic environmental benefits and is key to the EU long-term competitiveness;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission’s plans to issue general guidance on the implementation of the provisions set out in the Directive, which would allow for improvements in both compliance with and enforcement of the Directive; points out to the large variation in interpretation and misunderstandings as regards basic provisions of the Directive (for example, whether Member States host facilities covered by the Directive or not);
Amendment 35 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of already involving the local communities concerned in the planning phase of extractive waste management projects using hazardous substances, and of guaranteeing transparency and the real involvement of citizens throughout the authorisation procedure; reiterates the importance of the Espoo and Aarhus Conventions in this respect;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to encourage the recovery of critical raw materials also from mining waste as defined in the EU Action Plan for the Circular Economy;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Emphasises that in view of the EU's transition towards a circular economy, reducing the use of resources and fostering reuse and recycling are key; calls on the Commission to consider setting targets to this end, based on a life- cycle assessment;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States to further invest in research and development in alternative viable processes to supply the EU with raw and secondary raw materials and to prevent waste from mining activities;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that the historical heritage of abandoned mining waste facilities could, in the medium or short term, potentially pose a serious threat to human health or the environment; calls on the Commission together with the Member States to come up with an action plan on the full rehabilitation of these sites, taking into account the possible advantages of the ‘circular economy’ concept if applied to the management of waste from extractive industries and taking into account best practices as for example C-Mine in Genk (Flanders);
Amendment 15 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the membership of expert groups and similar entities providing it with advice is accurately and consistently balanced, with due regard to participants level of expertise and up-to-date experience of the issues under discussion, and categorised as to the nature of the interests represented by members, in line with the European Ombudsman’s recommendations in the context of own-initiative inquiry OI/6/2014/NF;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that the Commission should strengthen the integrity of its use of scientific advice, in particular by not seeking political balance but rather by relying on the most objective and authoritative information available;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Reiterates the Parliament's request for a mandatory EU Transparency Register, which must apply to all European institutions, and asks the Commission and the Member States to put forward concrete proposals in this regard;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the remarks made by European Council President Tusk on 29th June 2015 at the joint press conference with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang following the 17th EU-China Summit where he expressed the EU’s ‘concerns on freedom of expression and association in China, including the situation of the persons belonging to minorities such as Tibetans and Uighurs’ and where he ‘encouraged China to resume a meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama’s representatives’,
Amendment 197 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for the commitments made during the March 2014 visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Brussels to deepen exchanges between the EU and China on human rights issues to be matched by tangible improvements in the situation on the ground;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Expresses concern at recent political and civil unrest in Hong Kong and calls on China to abide by its obligations to the people of Hong Kong to preserve their rights and freedoms, under the terms of the Sino-British Joint Declaration signed in 1984;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Deplores that China's draft NGO law would tighten the government's control over civil society, intensifying an already existing repression and restriction of political and civil rights, including by banning "overseas NGOs" that are not registered with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and provincial public security departments from funding any Chinese individual or organization, and prohibiting Chinese groups from conducting "activities" on behalf of or with the authorization of non-registered overseas NGOs, including those based in Hong Kong and Macau;
Amendment 313 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stands in solidarity with the people of China in their efforts to combat terrorism and extremism however expresses concern that the definition of "terrorist" included in China's draft law on counter- terrorism, if not substantially revised, may give scope for the penalisation of almost any peaceful expression of Tibetan or Uyghur culture, religion or identity that may differ from those of the state;
Amendment 402 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses concern at the arrest, trial, and sentencing of civil rights advocates, human rights defenders, and government critics in China; further believes that such individuals can play a positive role in addressing issues of concern in China at a local, regional and national level, and in helping develop the rule of law;
Amendment 432 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Protests against the marginalisation of Tibetan culture by the CPC and urges the Chinese authorities to respect the freedom of expression, association and religion of the Tibetan people; is deeply concerned that over 142 Tibetans have resorted to self-immolations to protest against the lack of freedom in Tibet; Notes with concern the recently passed criminalisation measures of self- immolations aimed at punishing those allegedly associated with self-immolators, including friends, families and even entire communities;
Amendment 445 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Deplores the fact that the Chinese government continues to rejects the Dalai Lama's "Middle Way Approach" aimed at the achievement of genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people within the borders of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Constitution, considering it as a way to split China and achieve independence, as outlined in its White Paper on Tibet of April 2015;
Amendment 459 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes with concern travel restrictions, notably in Tibet and Xinjiang, that can be imposed upon EU citizens, particularly in the case of diplomats and journalists; notes that no such restrictions apply to Chinese citizens (including diplomats and journalists) across EU Member States; strongly urges therefore that steps be taken to enforce the principle of reciprocity;
Amendment 465 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Believes strong, on-going EU-China relations must provide an effective platform for a mature, meaningful, open human rights dialogue based on mutual respect; further believes the 40th anniversary of EU-China relations in 2015 provides a real opportunity for progress in this area;
Amendment 468 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Is deeply concerned about the forceful re-settlement of over 2 million Tibetan nomads and herders since 2006 into the so called "New Socialist Village", as well as plans to increase urban population in Tibet by 30 percent by the end of 2020;
Amendment 476 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. AConsiders that both China and Taiwan are important economic partners of the EU in Asia and Pacific region; welcomes significant improvement of cross-strait relations and the institutionalized meetings being created between ministers in charge of cross-strait relations from both sides of the Taiwan Strait; advocates negotiating a bilateral investment agreement between the EU and Taiwan, given that Taiwan is, at regional level, the best gateway and springboard to China for EU businesses;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) was created to strengthen the European Union's (EU) cooperation and partnerships with neighbouring countries in order to develop an area of shared stability, security and prosperity;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Commission has tried to reshape the ENP so as to address its flaws, in particular after the Arab Spring and Russian annexation of Crimea and aggression in Eastern Ukraine; whereas this was reflected in the new financing instrument for the ENP for 2014-2020 – the European Neighbourhood Instrument (ENI);
Amendment 58 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas since the introduction of the new approach in 2011, political developments in the neighbourhood have demonstrated that the EU needs to further rethink relations with its neighbours, taking into account the different external and internal realities, including increasingly aggressive policy of Russia towards EU neighbours and Member States; whereas the EU needs to address new challenges in its neighbourhood and adjust its strategy by examining its interests and priorities and assessing its policy tools, incentives and available resources, so as to ensure their application in a consistent manner and their attractiveness to its partners;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas differentiation is needed, especially as the EU neighbourhood has become more fragmented than ever, with the countries differing in many respects, including in their ambitions and expectations as regards the EU; whereas the EU's bilateral relations with ENP countries are at different stages of development; whereas the EU's neighbours should be able to determine their future free from external pressure;
Amendment 94 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood faces different problems and tackling these successfully requires the ENP to be flexible and adaptable to specific needs and challenges of each region;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the EU's aspirations in the East are being challenged by aggressive Russian policy seeking to weaken partner countries willingness to establish stronger links with the EU;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas the main challenges for the EU in the South are extremist and terrorist groups, as well as unprecedented wave of migration coming from beyond the countries of the neighbourhood;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges that short-, medium- and long- term priorities and strategic objectives be defined, bearing in mind that the ENP should aim to create different levels of cooperation in different areas among and with the ENP countries; stresses that in defining its approach the EU should look at its priorities and those of the individual countries concerned, together with their level of development, considering the interests of society on the whole and not only those of the political elite;
Amendment 211 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. RegretNotes the limited resources allocated to the EU's cooperation with its partners within its neighbourhood, notably in comparison with other stakeholders;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need to reshape the ENP in order to build strong, lasting partnerships with thewilling ENP countries; calls for the technical aspects of the policy to be underpinned by a clear political vision;
Amendment 323 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, respect for minorities, including religious groups, in particular Christians, and diversity; highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism;
Amendment 399 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that security and stability are basicfundamental concerns in the neighbourhood and that current developments in the region call for a strong security component in the ENP, which has regrettably been missing to datecloser cooperation in addressing security issues in the spirit of solidarity between EU Members States in the face of aggression against some of the neighbourhood countries by Russia and extremist terrorist groups;
Amendment 419 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls forBelieves that closer coordination between the ENP and wider Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) activities, addressing differentmay be necessary to address security aspects of the security of ENP countries and of the EU;
Amendment 429 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for an overarching political strategy to restore the European political order while ensuring full compliance with international law and commitments, as laid down in the Helsinki Final Act of 1975,at the ENP should be based on respect for human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, independence, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states, and peaceful resolution of conflicts; notes that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), as the biggest regional organisation responsible for security, can play an important role in this regarsolving current ongoing and frozen conflicts in the Eastern Neighbourhood;
Amendment 464 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the need to actively promote and assist in the peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, using different tools and instruments, on the basis of the added value they may provide – such measures include its EU Special Representatives, confidence-building programmes and, promoting people to people contacts and, where appropriate, civilian CSDP missions;
Amendment 543 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the EU to take advantage of the expertise of the regional organisations to which the neighbours belong, such as the Council of Europe, the OSCE, the African Union and the League of Arab States, which are important fora in which to engage partners in carrying out reforms, to address concerns on human rights, regional issues - for which they should assume greater responsibility - and to foster democratisation;
Amendment 546 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls for the EU to explore and identify, together with its partners, priorities for integration in different policy fields, such as economic development, infrastructure and regional development, the environment, competition policies, SMEs, migration, security, energy and energy efficiency, with the aim of creating an area of prosperity and goodwith the aim of creating an area of prosperity and good neighbourliness and link those with progress on improving human rights and respect for fundamental freedoms in the neighbourlinesshood;
Amendment 566 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the HR/VP and the European Commission to guarantee the safety and freedom of Christians and other religious and minority groups who are facing increasing discrimination and persecution in the countries of the Southern neighbourhood; calls on the European Commission to ensure that future agreements in the framework of ENP include effective monitoring mechanisms for the protection of the human rights of religious and ethnic minorities;
Amendment 569 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses the importance of freer movement of people, and supports enhancingnotes the ongoing process of visa facilitation and visa liberalisation within the neighbourhood on the country by country basis, particularly for students, young people and researchers; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to further enhance mobility partnerships within the neighbourhood and develop possibilities for circular migration schemes, which would encourage and reward regular migrantlegal migrants; notes that such developments are at different stages of development in the individual countries in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhoods;
Amendment 594 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Notes that high unemployment, social exclusion and poverty, combined with the low political participation of women, are root causes of instability, and demandsencourages further engagement beyond the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs);
Amendment 609 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls onInvites the Commission to explore and offer to the ENP countries different levels of participation, cooperation and engagement in its policies, programmes and agencies, such as in EUROPOL, customs management and the Energy Community;
Amendment 626 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Emphasises that for the ENP to be a successful policy, it should also ensure that there is ownership bytake into account important role of the Member States; calls on the Commission, therefore, to reinforce policy coordination and joint programming of financial assistance, and to provide mechanisms to foster consultation between the Member States, EU structures and neighbouring countries;
Amendment 663 #
2015/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments and Parliaments of ENP countries, to the Euronest and Euromed parliamentary assemblies, League of Arab States and OSCE;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU has for decades striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia based on shared values and principles and on common interests; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia, should Russian authorities meet their international and legal obligations, particularly with regard to Ukraine and to Georgia;
Amendment 60 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas Russia is in the process of destabilizing Moldova, having put in place an export-embargo on various Moldovan products with the exception of those from the southern Gagautian region which is ethnically and linguistically distinctive from the rest of the country and has close ties with Russia;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraineannexation of Crimea and hybrid war launched against Ukraine by Russia, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself towhen Russia implementings, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return ofs the Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but against certain individuals and enterprises connected to the Russian leadership, who are taking direct advantage of the current stand-off with Ukraine, in the economic and defensive sectors, and aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;
Amendment 321 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Firmly supports the swift creation of a robust European Energy Union, specifically the interconnection of national energy networks in order to reduce considerably the dependence of individual Member States on external energy suppliers, particularly Russia; is of the firm conviction that the challenges to and vulnerability of European solidarity, and the exposure of individual Member States, to the illegitimate use of energy as a political and diplomatic bargain chip can only be combatted efficiently through the full implementation of the Third Energy package and the completion of a transparent, integrated, synchronised and resilient European internal energy market;
Amendment 417 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Reiterates its call on the Russian authorities to immediately return the wreckage of the Tu-154 Polish Government aeroplane and all of its black boxes to Poland; calls on the High Representative, President of the Council as well as leaders of the EU Member States to raise this issue in any bilateral contacts with the Russian authorities; underlines the level of dependence of the Russian judiciary on the authorities and calls for an impartial, international investigation into the causes of the crash;
Amendment 429 #
2015/2001(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Expresses its deep concern for the state of human rights and the rule of law in Russia, and strongly condemns the crackdown on independent civil society and the persistent and multiform repression of activists, political opponents and critics of the regime, which has in some cases led to their murder (Anna Politkovskaya, Natalya Estemirova, Boris Nemtsov, Sergey Magnitsky, Alexander Litvinenko, and others); demands that all assassinations of political activists, journalists and whistle blowers be investigated properly and independently; reiterates its call on the Council to deliver on its commitment to defend these principles, and to adopt restrictive measures for the officials involved in the well-documented Magnitsky case; strongly condemns introduction of the so-called ‘Foreign Agents-law’, which is aimed at intimidating all Kremlin-independent NGO-activities and demonizing all foreign involvement in Russian civil society; is especially concerned with the deteriorating human rights situation in Crimea since its illegal annexation, including the institutionalised discrimination of the local national, cultural and linguistic minorities' rights;
Amendment 65 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) In view of the EU's dependence on the import of raw materials and the rapid depletion of a significant amount of natural resources at short term, it is a key challenge to reclaim as many resources as possible within the EU and to enhance the transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 66 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 a (new)
Recital -1 a (new)
(-1a) Waste management should be transformed into sustainable material management. The revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive offers an opportunity to this end.
Amendment 68 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and, rational and reduced utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, which is key to the EU's long-term competitiveness.
Amendment 73 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The targets laid down in Directive 94/62/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council13 for the recovery and recycling of packaging and packaging waste should be amended by increasing the preparing for re-use and recycling of packaging waste in order to better reflect the Union’s ambition to move towards a circular economy. __________________ 13 Directive 94/62/EC of European Parliament and Council of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste (OJ L 365, 31.12.1994, p. 10).
Amendment 75 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Furthermore, in order to ensure greater coherence in waste legislation, without prejudice to packaging and packaging waste specificity, the definitions in Directive 94/62/EC should be aligned, where relevant, to those of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 applicable to waste in general. __________________ 14 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 78 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Clear environmental, economic and social benefits would be derived from further increasing the targets laid down in Directive 94/62/EC for preparation for re- use and recycling of packaging waste.
Amendment 100 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Through a progressive increase of the existing targets on preparing for re-use and recycling of packaging waste, it should be ensured that economically valuable waste materials are progressively and effectively recovered through proper waste management and in line with the waste hierarchy. That way it should be ensured that valuable materials found in waste are returned into the European economy, thus making progress in the implementation of the Raw Materials Initiative15 and the creation of a circular economy. __________________ 15 COM(2013) 442. COM(2013) 442.
Amendment 105 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Extended Producer Responsibility is an important instrument in achieving the targets. In view of creating a level playing field, Extended Producer Responsibility should also be mandatory for packaging and packaging waste.
Amendment 106 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) There are substantial differences between household packaging waste and commercial and industrial packaging waste. In order to obtain a clear and accurate insight, Member States should report on both streams separately.
Amendment 107 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Many Member States have not yet completely developed the necessary waste management infrastructure. It is therefore essential to set clear policy objectives in order to avoid locking recyclable materials at the bottom of the waste hierarchy and to enhance a shift towards prevention, reuse and recycling.
Amendment 109 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With the combination of recycling targets and landfill restrictions laid down in Directives 2008/98/EC and 1999/31/EC, the Union targets for energy recovery and the recycling targets for packaging waste laid down in Directive 94/62/EC are no longer necessary.
Amendment 111 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) This Directive sets long-term objectives for the Union’s waste management and gives the economic operators and the Member States a clear direction for the necessary investments to attain the objectives of this Directive. In developing their national waste management strategies and planning investments in waste management infrastructure, Member States should make a sound use of the European Structural and Investment Funds in line with the waste hierarchy by promoting prevention, re-use and recycling meaning that those Funds should no longer be used for incineration nor landfilling.
Amendment 117 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Member States should, for the purposes of calculating whether the preparation for re-use and recycling targets are achieved, be able to take into account products and components that are prepared for re-use by recognised preparation for re-use operators and deposit-refund schemes. To ensure harmonised conditions for those calculations, the Commission will adopt detailed rules on the determination of recognisgistered preparation for re-use operators and deposit-refund schemes and on the collection, verification and reporting of data.
Amendment 120 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on preparation for re- use it is essential to establish common rules for reporting. Similarly, it is important to lay down more precisely the rules according to which Member States should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets. To that effect, as a general rule, the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process. In order to limit administrative burdens, Member States should bTo ensure a diligent application of the single callowed, under strict conditions, to report recycling rates on the basis of the output of sorting facilitiesculation method, the Commission will adopt specific rules on the exact point of "input to the final recycling process" per material stream. Losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and/or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled.
Amendment 126 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The exchange of best practices and information is important in order to ensure a full implementation of the Directive and enable all Member States to achieve the targets laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 135 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point-1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point-1 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
(-1a) In Article 1, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. To this end this Directive lays down measures aimed, as a first priority, at preventing the production of packaging waste and, as additional fundamental principles, at reusing packaging, at recycling and other forms of recovering packaging waste and, hence, at reducing the final disposal of such waste. in order to contribute to the transition towards a circular economy."
Amendment 150 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Such other measures mayshall consist of national programmes, incentives throughthe establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging, the stimulation of smart business models based on resource efficiency and life-cycle assessment or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators, and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within Member States as regards prevention. They shall comply with the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1(1).
Amendment 161 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 172 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
(2b) In Article 5, the following title is inserted: "Preparation for reuse and reuse"
Amendment 181 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Amendment 190 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
(a) the title is replaced by 'Recovery, re-use and recycling';
Amendment 194 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) In Article 6, the following paragraph -1 is inserted: -1. Member States shall ensure that sorting systems for all packaging materials are set up.
Amendment 196 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) no later than 31 December 2025 a minimum of 6570 % by weight of all packaging waste will be prepared for reuse and recycled;
Amendment 203 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – introductory words
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – introductory words
(g) no later than 31 December 2025 the following minimum targets by weight for preparing for reuse and recycling will be met regarding the following specific materials contained in packaging waste:
Amendment 207 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) 5560 % of plastic;
Amendment 211 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
(ii) 605% of wood;
Amendment 215 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
(iii) 7580% of ferrous metal;
Amendment 217 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point iv
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point iv
(iv) 7580% of aluminium;
Amendment 221 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
(v) 7580% of glass;
Amendment 222 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point vi
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point vi
(vi) 7590% of paper and cardboard;
Amendment 229 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) no later than 31 December 2030 a minimum of 7580% by weight of all packaging waste will be prepared for reuse and recycled;
Amendment 235 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) no later than 31 December 2030 the following minimum targets by weight for preparing for reuse and recycling will be met regarding the following specific materials contained in packaging waste:
Amendment 240 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point i
(i) 7580% of wood;
Amendment 245 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point ii
(ii) 8590% of ferrous metal;
Amendment 249 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iii
(iii) 8590% of aluminium;
Amendment 252 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iv
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iv
(iv) 8590% of glass;
Amendment 254 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point v
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point v
Amendment 263 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1a (new)
(ba) In Article 6, the following paragraph 1a is inserted: '1a. In their reporting on recycling to the Commission, Member States shall make a distinction between household packaging waste and commercial and industrial packaging waste. By 2025 the Commission will examine the possibility of setting separate recycling targets for household packaging waste and commercial and industrial packaging waste and bring forward a legislative proposal, if appropriate.'
Amendment 266 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Packaging waste sent to another Member State for the purposes of preparing for reuse, recycling or recoveryrecycling in that other Member State may only be counted towards the attainment of the targets laid down in paragraph 1(f) to (i) by the Member State in which the packaging waste was collected.
Amendment 270 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
(ca) paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: '4. Member States shall, where appropriate, encourage the use of materials obtained from recycled packaging waste for the manufacturing of packaging and other products by: (a) improving market conditions for such materials; (b) reviewing existing regulations preventing the use of those materials. It is essential to define some pull measure; (ba) making use of adequate economic instruments in order to incentivise demand for the uptake of secondary raw materials. including requiring a minimum recycled content where appropriate and green public procurement criteria; (bb) stimulating the development of smart business models.' Or. en Justification
Amendment 281 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article -6 a (new)
Article -6 a (new)
(3a) The following Article -6a) is inserted: 'Article -6a Extended Producer Responsibility Without prejudice to the specificity of packaging and packaging waste, the provisions on Extended Producer Responsibility (Article 8 of the Waste Framework Directive) and the general minimum requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility schemes (Article 8a of the Waste Framework Directive) shall also apply for packaging and packaging waste.'
Amendment 287 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 294 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 304 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 2
Article 6a – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure harmonised conditions for the application of paragraph 1(b) and (ca) and of Annex IV, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21a establishing minimum quality and operational requirements for the determination of recognised preparation for re-use operators and deposit-refund schemes, including specific rules onspecific rules on the exact point of "input to the final recycling process" per material stream, data collection, verification and reporting.
Amendment 310 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 3
Article 6a – paragraph 3
Amendment 322 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 4
Article 6a – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall establish an effective system of quality control and traceability of the packaging waste to ensure that conditions laid down in paragraph 3(a) and (b)1 are met. The system may consist of either electronic registries set up pursuant to Article 35(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC, technical specifications for the quality requirements of sorted waste or any equivalent measure to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data gathered on recycled waste.
Amendment 383 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex IV – title
Annex IV – title
Amendment 384 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – introductory phrase
In order to calculate the adjusted rate of recycling and preparation for re-use in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) to (i), Member States shall use the following formula:
Amendment 385 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 1
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 1
E: adjusted recycling and re-use rate in a given year;
Amendment 386 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 2
A: weight of packaging waste recycled or prepared for re-use in a given year;
Amendment 388 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph 2
Annex – paragraph 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 3
Annex IV – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 171 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) In view of the EU's dependence on the import of raw materials and the rapid depletion of a significant amount of natural resources in the short term, it is a key challenge to reclaim as many resources as possible within the EU and to enhance the transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 172 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 a (new)
Recital -1 a (new)
(-1a) The circular economy offers important opportunities for local economies and offers the potential to create a win-win situation for all stakeholders involved.
Amendment 173 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 b (new)
Recital -1 b (new)
(-1b) Research and innovation and the creation of smart business models based on resource efficiency are essential for the transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 c (new)
Recital -1 c (new)
(-1c) Waste management should be transformed into sustainable material management. Underlines that the revision of the Waste Framework Directive offers an opportunity to this end.
Amendment 175 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 d (new)
Recital -1 d (new)
(-1d) In order to successfully move towards a circular economy, the full implementation of "Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the Circular Economy" is necessary in addition to the revision and full implementation of the Waste Directives. The Action Plan should also increase the coherence, consistency and synergies between the circular economy and energy, climate, agriculture, industry and research policies.
Amendment 179 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and rational and reduced utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy, which is key to the EU's long-term competitiveness.
Amendment 192 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Increased efforts to move towards a circular economy could generate a 2-4% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per year, offering a clear incentive to invest in a circular economy. Whereas there is a clear need to increase the consistency, coherence and possible synergies between the EU's circular economy and climate policies. * http://europa.eu/rapid/press- release_MEMO-15-6204_en.htm
Amendment 221 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to provide operators in markets for secondary raw materials with more certainty as to the waste or non-waste status of substances or objects and promote a level playing field, it is important to establish at the Union level harmonized conditions for substances or objects to be recognised as by-products and for waste that has undergone a recovery operation to be recognised as having ceased to be waste. Where necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market or a high level of environmental protection across the Union, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts establishing detailscience-based criteria on the application of such harmonized conditions to certain waste, including for a specific use.
Amendment 234 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Extended producer responsibility schemes form an essential part of efficient waste management, but their effectiveness and performance differ significantly between Member States. Thus, it is necessary to set minimum operating requirements for extended producer responsibility. Those requirements should reduce costs and boost performance, as well as ensure a level-playing field, including for small and medium sized enterprises, and avoid obstacles to the smooth functioning of the internal market. They should also contribute to the incorporation of end-of-life coststhe real environmental impact into product prices and provide incentives for producers to take better into accountdevelop smart business models which stimulate eco- design and thus enhance recyclability and, reusability when designing their products, repairability and phasing out of hazardous substances where possible. The requirements should apply to both new and existing extended producer responsibility schemes. A transitional period is however necessary for existing extended producer responsibility schemes to adapt their structures and procedures to the new requirements.
Amendment 247 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Waste prevention is the most efficient way to improve resource efficiency and to reduce the environmental impact of waste. The development of innovative business models is key in this regard. It is important therefore that Member States take appropriate measures to prevent waste generation and monitor and assess progress in the implementation of such measures. In order to ensure a uniform measurement of the overall progress in the implementation of waste prevention measures, common indicators should be established.
Amendment 278 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The targets for preparation for re- use and recycling of municipal waste should be increased in order to deliver substantial environmental, economic and social benefits.
Amendment 297 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Through a progressive increase of the existing targets for preparation for re- cycling of municipal waste and the introduction of quantitative targets at Member State level to encourage reuse and precycling of municipal wasteparation for reuse activities, it should be ensured that economically valuable waste materials are re-used and effectively recycled, and that valuable materials found in waste are channelled back into the European economy, thus advancing the Raw Materials Initiative17 and the creation of a circular economy. __________________ 17 COM(2008)699 and COM(2014)297.
Amendment 303 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Large differences exist between Member States with respect to their waste management performance, particularly as regards recycling of municipal waste. In order to take account of those differences, those Member States which in 2013 recycled less than 20% of their municipal waste according to Eurostat data should be given additional time to comply with the preparing for re-use and recycling targets established for 2025 and 2030. In light of average annual progression rates observed in Member States oUnderlines that in order to achieve the overall objective to reclaim as many resources as possible within the EU, both the Commission and Member States should increase their efforts substantially in order to decrease the differences in performance and achiever the past fifteen years, thostargets. All instruments are available to enable Member States would need to increase their recycling capacity at levels that are well-above past averages to meet those targets. In order to ensure that steady progress towards the targets is made and that implementation gaps are tackled in due time, Member States that are given additional time should meet interim-targets and establish an implementation planin the short-term. The exchange of best practices, peer review and twinning could play an important role in this regard.
Amendment 307 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on preparation for re-use it is essential to establish common rules for reporting. Similarly, it is important to lay down more precise rules on how Member States should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets. To that effect, as a general rule, the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process. In order to limit administrative burdens, Member States should bTo ensure a diligent application of the callowed, under strict conditions, to report recycling rates on the basis of the output of sorting facilitiesculation method, the Commission will adopt specific rules on the exact point of "input to the final recycling process" per material stream. Losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and/or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled.
Amendment 315 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Member States should, for the purposes of calculating whether the preparation for re-use and recycling targets are achieved, be able to take into account products and components that are prepared for re-use by recognised re-use operators and by deposit-refund schemes and the recycling of metals that takes place in conjunction with incineration. In order to ensure a uniform calculation of this data, the Commission will adopt detailed rules on the determination of recognised preparation for re-use operators and deposit-refund schemes, on the quality criteria for recycled metals and on the collection, verification and reporting of data.
Amendment 320 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to enhance and ensure the achievement of the targets laid down in the Directive, the Commission will structurally stimulate the exchanges of best practices and information between Member States.
Amendment 323 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Compliance with the obligation to set up separate collection systems for paper, metal, plastic and glas, glass, wood and textiles is essential in order to increase preparing for re-use and recycling rates in Member States. In addition bio-waste should be collected separately and be recycled to contribute to an increase in preparing for re-use and recycling rates and the prevention of contamination of dry recyclable materials.
Amendment 328 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Proper management of hazardous waste still presents a problem in the Union, and data on its treatment are partly missing. It is therefore necessary to introduce the mandatory separate collection of hazardous waste from households and to strengthen record keeping and traceability mechanisms through the establishment of electronic registries for hazardous waste in the Member States. Electronic data collection should be extended to other types of waste, where appropriate, in order to simplify record-keeping for businesses and administrations and improve the monitoring of waste flows in the Union.
Amendment 339 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) This Directive sets long-term objectives for the Union’s waste management and gives economic operators and Member States a clear direction for the investments needed to attain the objectives of this Directive. In developing their national waste management strategies and planning investments in waste management infrastructure, Member States should make a sound use of the European Structural and Investment Funds by promoting prevention, re-use and recycling, in line with the waste hierarchy. and therefore European Structural and Investment Funds should no longer be used for incineration or landfilling.
Amendment 341 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Certain raw materials are of a high importance to the economy of the Union and their supply is associated with a high risk. In order to ensure security of supply of those raw materials and in line with the Raw Materials Initiative and the objectives and targets of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials, Member States should take measures to promote prevention and to achieve the best possible management of waste containing significant amounts of those critical raw materials, taking economic and technological feasibility and environmental benefits into account. The Commission has established a list of critical raw materials for the EU18. This list is subject to regular review by the Commission. __________________ 18 COM(2014) 297.
Amendment 344 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Littering has direct detrimental impacts on the environment and the wellbeing of citizens, and high clean-up costs are an unnecessary economic burden for society. Prevention of littering should be a shared responsibility between the competent authorities and producers. Producers whose products are likely to become litter should promote the sustainable use of their products in order to prevent littering. The introduction of specific measures in waste management plans and proper enforcement by competent authorities should help eradicate this problem.
Amendment 364 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Since the objectives of this Directive, namely to improve waste management in the Union, and thereby contributing to the protection, preservation and improvement of the quality of the environment, the health of the oceans and the safety of seafood by reducing marine litter, and to the prudent, reduced and rational utilisation of natural resources across the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can, by reason of the scale or effects of the measures, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives,
Amendment 366 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(-1) In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "This Directive lays down measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the generation of waste, the adverse impacts of the generation and management of waste and by reducing overall impacts of resource use and improving the efficiency of such use, which are crucial for the transition to a circular economy and for guaranteeing the EU’s long-term competitiveness."
Amendment 382 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – point a – indent 2
Article 3 – point 1a – point a – indent 2
- bulky waste, including white goods, mattresses, furniture;
Amendment 393 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
(b) mixed waste and separately collected waste from other sources that is comparable to household waste in nature, and composition and quantity.
Amendment 432 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 4
Article 3 – point 4
4. "bio-waste" means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, comparable waste from food processing plants and other waste with similar biodegradability properties that is comparable in nature, and composition and quantity;
Amendment 436 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 4a
Article 3 – point 4a
4a. "construction and demolition waste" means waste falling under the construction and demolition waste categories referred to in the list of waste adopted pursuant to Article 7, except Code 1705 (soil, stones and dredging spoil);
Amendment 439 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 16
Article 3 – point 16
Amendment 485 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 17b
Article 3 – point 17b
17b. "backfilling" means any recovery operation where suitable non-hazardous waste is used for reclamation purposes in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping or construction instead of other non-waste materials which would otherwise have been used for that purposeand where this waste is a substitute for non-waste materials;
Amendment 492 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 17b a (new)
Article 3 – point 17b a (new)
(fa) The following point 17ba is inserted: "17ba. "dilution" is the mixing of a waste with one (or more) other materials or wastes with the aim of lowering without chemical transformation the concentration of one (or more) component present in the waste, in order to allow the diluted waste to be sent to a treatment or recycling operation which is not allowed for the non-diluted waste."
Amendment 527 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall make use of adequate economic instruments including green public procurement, to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy and to incentivise the uptake of secondary raw materials. The Commission shall proactively facilitate and enable the exchange of information and best practices between Member States in this area.
Amendment 537 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3a (new)
(3a) In Article 4, the following paragraph 3a is inserted: ‘3a. Member States will diligently apply the waste hierarchy in order to enhance the genuine transition towards a circular economy. To this end, Member States shall make sound use of the European Structural and Investment Funds by promoting prevention, reuse and recycling and shall no longer use these Funds for incineration or landfilling.’
Amendment 548 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that aA substance or object resulting from a production process the primary aim of which is not the production of that substance or object ishall be considered not to be waste, but to be a by-product if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 551 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Amendment 552 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 553 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a c (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(ac) in paragraph 1, point d is replaced by the following: (d) further use is lawful, i.e. the substance or object fulfils all relevant product, environmental and health protection requirements for the specific use and will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts., or to adverse impacts on the efficient use of resources in accordance with the waste hierarchy referred to in Article 4."
Amendment 564 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a in order to establish detailscience-based criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 to specific substances or objects.
Amendment 569 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 572 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point i
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that wWaste which has undergone a recovery operation, including recycling, is considered to have ceased to be waste if it complies with the following conditions:
Amendment 579 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point i a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(ia) point (d) is replaced by the following: (d) the use of the substance or object will not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts, or to an adverse impact on the efficient use of resources in accordance with the waste hierarchy, referred to in Article 4."
Amendment 588 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a in order to establish detailed criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 to certain waste. Those detailed criteria shall include limit values for pollutants where necessary and shall take into account any possible adverse environmental effects or human health impacts of the substance or object. The Commission shall consider specific end- of-waste criteria at least for aggregates, paper, glass, metal, tyres and textiles.
Amendment 604 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Where criteria have not been set at Union level in accordance with the procedure set out in paragraph 2, Member States may establish science-based criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1, including limit values for pollutants where necessary. Member States shall notify the Commission of technical regulations adopted under paragraph 1 in accordance with Directive 2015/1535/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council where so required by that Directive.
Amendment 610 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(-a) in paragraph 1, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "1. In order to strengthen the re-use and the prevention, recycling and other recovery of waste, Member States mayshall take legislative or non-legislative measures to ensure that any natural or legal person who professionally develops, manufactures, processes, treats, sells or imports products (producer of the product) has extended producer responsibility."
Amendment 627 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Such measures mayshall also include the establishment of extended producer responsibility schemes defining specific operational and financial obligations for producers of products.
Amendment 631 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
(aa) in paragraph 2, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: 2. Member States mayshall take appropriate measures tohat encourage producers to improve the design of products in order to enhance resource efficiency, reduce their environmental impacts and the generation of waste in the course of the production and subsequent use of products, and in order to ensure that the recovery and disposal of products that have become waste take place in accordance with Articles 4 and 13.
Amendment 640 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2– subparagraph 2
Such measures mayshall encourage, inter alia, the development, production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use, that contain recycled materials, that are technically durable, repairable and that are, after having become waste, suitable for preparation for re-use and recycling in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy. The measures shouldall take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle.
Amendment 659 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: "5a. The Commission shall consider adopting measures to further close the loop and facilitate the environmentally sound waste management of second-hand products which are exported from the EU to third countries."
Amendment 663 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – title
Article 8a – title
General minimum requirements for extended producer responsibility schemes
Amendment 668 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- define in a clear way the roles and responsibilities of all actors involved including, inter alia, producers of products placing goods on the market of the Union, organisations implementing extended producer responsibility on their behalf, private or public waste operators, local authorities and, where appropriate, recognisgistered preparation for re-use operators;
Amendment 778 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) are modulated on the basis of the real end-of-life cosvironmental impact of individual products or groups of similar products, notably by taking into account their re-usability and recyclability;
Amendment 815 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 8a – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Where, in the territory of a Member State, multiple organisations implement extended producer responsibility obligations on behalf of the producers, Member States shall establishappoint an independent authority to oversee the implementation of extended producer responsibility obligations.
Amendment 823 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 6
Article 8a – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall establish a platforms to ensure a regular dialogue between theall stakeholders involved in the implementation of extended producer responsibility, including private or public waste operators, social economy actors, local authorities and, where applicable, recognisgistered preparation for re-use operators.'
Amendment 837 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
- ensure that waste generation is decoupled from economic growth;
Amendment 844 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- encourage, promote and support sustainable consumption and production models and the use of products that are resource efficient, durable, reusable, reparable and recyclable;
Amendment 863 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 3
- encourage the setting up of systems promoting reuse activities, including in particular for electrical and electronic equipment, texpromote the reuse and lifetime extension of products by taking measures as set out in Articles and furniture 9a;
Amendment 898 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 –paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 9 –paragraph 1 – indent 5
- reduce the generation of food waste in primary production (including post- harvest losses), in processing and manufacturing, in retail and other distribution of food, in restaurants and food services as well as in households with the aim of achieving an EU food waste reduction target of 50% by 2030.
Amendment 903 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
- prevent litter and reduce land- based litter which is likely to end up in the marine environment with the aim of achieving an EU marine litter reduction target of 50% by 2030.
Amendment 927 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. The Commission, together with the Member States, shall take action to encourage lifetime extension of products, ensure a long-life-cycle for products placed on the EU market, to enhance repairability and prohibit the placing on the market of products with planned obsolescence.
Amendment 948 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall monitor and assess, assess and measure the implementation of their food waste and land-based marine litter prevention measures by measuring food waste on the basis of a common methodologiesy established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 4.
Amendment 953 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 –paragraph 4
Article 9 –paragraph 4
4. The Commission mayshall adopt implementdelegated acts ing actscordance with Article 38a to establish indicators to measure the overall progress in the implementation of waste prevention measures. In order to ensure uniform measurement of the levels of food waste, tThe Commission shall also adopt an implement delegated act ing actcordance with Article 38a to establish a common methodology, including minimum quality requirements. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 39(2).
Amendment 958 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9a (new)
Article 9a (new)
(9a) The following Article is inserted: “Article 9a Reuse and Preparation for Reuse 1. Member States shall promote the reuse and lifetime extension of products by taking at least following measures: - support the setting up of systems promoting repair and reuse activities, including in particular for electrical and electronic equipment, textiles and furniture and products containing a significant amount of critical raw materials; - promote preparing for reuse activities, notably by encouraging the establishment of and support for preparation for reuse operators and repair networks, in particular those operating as social economy enterprises, and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points and facilities; - set concrete quantitative targets to this end; - use and promote the use of economic instruments including green procurement criteria or other measures. 2. The Commission will encourage the exchange of best practices and information between Member States in this area. 3. The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a establishing minimum quality and operational requirements for the determination of registered preparation for reuse operators and deposit-refund schemes, including specific rules on data collection, verification and reporting.”
Amendment 963 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
(9a) In Article 10, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Where necessary to comply with paragraph 1 and to facilitate or improve recovery, waste shall be collected separately if technically, environmentally and economically practicable and shall not be mixed with other waste or other material with different properties."
Amendment 967 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(9b) In Article 10, the following paragraph is added: "2a. Member States shall take measures so that recyclable and biodegradable waste that has to be separately collected is not accepted by an incineration plant nor landfilled.
Amendment 969 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point - a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point - a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Amendment 970 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
(a) in paragraph 1, the first and the second subparagraphs are is replaced by the following:
Amendment 971 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 989 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take measures to promote high quality recycling and, to this end, shall set up separate collection of waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriate to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors and to attain the targets set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 996 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
(aa) in paragraph 1, the third subparagraph is replaced by the following: "Subject to Article 10(2), by 2015 separate collection shall be set up for at least the following: paper, metal, plastic and glass. In addition, Member States shall set up mandatory separate collection of bio- waste, wood, textiles and hazardous household waste by 2020."
Amendment 1000 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall take measures to incentivise the use of pre-demolition audits and to promote sorting systems for construction and demolition wastematerials and for at least the following: wood, aggregates, metal, glass, plastic and plaster.
Amendment 1015 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(ba) in paragraph 2, the introductory sentence is replaced by the following: "2. In order to comply with the objectives of this Directive, and move towards a European recycling societcircular economy with a high level of resource efficiency, Member States shall take the necessary measures designed to achieve the following targets:"
Amendment 1032 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) by 2025, recycling of non- hazardous construction and demolition waste shall be increased to a minimum of 80% by weight.
Amendment 1041 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) by 2030, the preparing for re-use and the recycling of municipal waste shall be increased to a minimum of 6570% by weight.
Amendment 1058 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) By 2030, the recycling of non- hazardous construction and demolition waste shall be increased to a minimum of 90% by weight.
Amendment 1060 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1069 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1077 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. By 31 December 20240 at the latest, the Commission shall examine the targets laid down in paragraph 2(d) with a view to increasing ithem, and considering the setting of targets for other waste streams, including in particular resource specific targets for critical raw materials in construction and demolition waste. To this end, a report of the Commission, accompanied by a proposal, if appropriate, shall be sent to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 1099 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1104 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1112 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 2
Article 11a – paragraph 2
2. In order to ensure harmonised conditions for the application of paragraph 1(b) and (ca) and of Annex VI, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a establishing minimum quality and operational requirements for the determination of recognised preparation for re-use operators and deposit-refund schemes, including specific rules onspecific rules on the exact point of "input to the final recycling process" per material stream, data collection, verification and reporting.
Amendment 1117 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 3
Article 11a – paragraph 3
Amendment 1137 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 4
Article 11a – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall establish an effective system of quality control and traceability of the municipal waste to ensure that conditions laid down in paragraph 3(a) and (b)1 are met. The system may consist of either electronic registries set up pursuant to Article 35(4), technical specifications for the quality requirements of sorted waste or any equivalent measure to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the data gathered on recycled waste.
Amendment 1159 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
7. Waste sent to another Member State for the purposes of preparing for re- use, recycling or backfilling in that other Member State may only be counted towards the attainment of the targets laid down in Articles 11(2) and (3) by the Member State in which that waste was collected.
Amendment 1162 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 8
Article 11a – paragraph 8
8. Waste exported from the Union for preparation for re-use or recycling shall only count towards the attainment of the targets laid down in Articles 11(2) and (3) by the Member State in which it was collected if the requirements of paragraph 4 are met and if, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006, the exporter can prove that the shipment of waste complies with the requirements of that Regulation and that the treatment of waste outside the Union took place in conditions that are equivalent to the requirements of the relevant Union environmental legislation.
Amendment 1186 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 20 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 –paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(12a) In Article 20, the following subparagraph is added: 'By 2020 Member States shall set up separate collection for hazardous household waste.'
Amendment 1207 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 22 – paragraph -1 (new)
Member States shall ensure that recycling of bio-waste from municipal waste shall be increased to a minimum of 65% by weight by 2025.
Amendment 1218 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
To this end Member States shall ensure theset up separate collection of bio-waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriate to ensure the relevant quality standards for compost and to attain the targets set out in Article 11(2)(a), (c) and (d) and 11(3)to ensure the relevant quality standards for compost and digestate.
Amendment 1277 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 37 a (new)
Article 37 a (new)
(21a) The following Article is inserted: 'Article 37a Coherent Circular Economy Framework In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1, the Commission shall, by 2020, examine the consistency, coherence and synergies between the Union's regulatory frameworks for products, waste, climate, energy, chemicals, bio-economy and agriculture and come forward with legislative proposals where appropriate.'
Amendment 1278 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 38 – title
Article 38 – title
"IExchange of best practices and information, interpretation and adaptation to technical progress"
Amendment 1279 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 38 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 38 – paragraph -1 (new)
- 1. The Commission shall establish a platform for a regular and structured exchange of best practices and information between the Commission and the Member States on the practical implementation of the requirements of this Directive. This exchange will contribute to ensure adequate governance, enforcement, cross-border cooperation, the exchange of best practices such as innovation deals, as well as peer review. Furthermore, the platform should incentivise frontrunners and enable leapfrogging. The Commission shall make the results of the platform available to the public.
Amendment 1307 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex VI – title
Annex VI – title
Amendment 1308 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Calculation method: In order to calculate the adjusted rate of recycling and preparation for re-use in accordance with Article 11(2)(c) and (d) and Article 11(3), Member States shall use the following formula:
Amendment 1309 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable E
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable E
E: adjusted recycling and re-use rate in a given year;
Amendment 1311 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable A
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable A
A: weight of municipal waste recycled or prepared for re-use in a given year;
Amendment 1312 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable R
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – variable R
Amendment 31 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) In view of the EU's dependence on the import of raw materials and the rapid depletion of a significant amount of natural resources in the short-term, it is a key challenge to reclaim as many resources as possible within the EU and to enhance the transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 32 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 a (new)
Recital -1 a (new)
(-1a) Waste management should be transformed into sustainable material management. The revision of the Landfill Directive offers an opportunity to this end.
Amendment 35 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Waste management in the Union should be improved, with a view to protecting, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, protecting human health, ensuring prudent and, rational and reduced utilisation of natural resources and promoting a more circular economy which is key to the EU's long-term competitiveness.
Amendment 40 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The targets laid down in Council Directive 1999/31/EC14 setting landfill restrictions should be amended to make them better reflect the Union's ambition to move to a circular economy and make progress in the implementation of the Raw Materials Initiative15 by reducingphasing out landfilling of waste destined for landfills for non-hazardous waste. __________________ 14 Council Directive 1999/31/EC of 26 April 1999 on the landfill of waste (OJ L 182, 16.07.1999, p. 1). 15 COM(2008) 699 and COM(2014) 297. COM(2008) 699 and COM(2014) 297.
Amendment 44 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Clear environmental, economic and social benefits would be derived from further restricting landfilling, starting with waste streams that are subject to separate collection (e.g. plastics, metals, glass, paper, bio-waste). Technical, environmental or economical feasibility of recycling or other recovery of residual waste resulting from separately collected waste should be taken into account in the implementation of these landfill restrictions with the objective of accepting only non-recyclable and non- biodegradable municipal waste.
Amendment 52 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Biodegradable municipal waste accounts for a large proportion of municipal waste. Landfilling of untreated biodegradable waste poses significant negative envioronmental effects in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of surface water, groundwater, soil and air. While Directive 1999/31/EC already sets landfill diversion targets for biodegradable waste it is appropriate to put in place further restrictions on the landfilling of biodegradable waste by prohibiting the landfilling of biodegradable waste that haso been separately collected in accordance with Article 22 of Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
(-1) In Article 1 the following paragraph is added: -1. A progressive phasing out of landfilling is a fundamental condition to support the EU's transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 92 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) waste that haso been separately collected pursuant to Article 11(1) and 22 of Directive 2008/98/EC and packaging or packaging waste as defined in Article 3 of Directive 94/62/EC.
Amendment 98 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is inserted after paragraph 4: 4a. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2025 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 25% of the total amount of municipal waste generated. By 2025 Member States shall no longer accept recyclable nor biodegradable municipal waste in landfills for non- hazardous municipal waste.
Amendment 110 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste landfilled is reduced to 105% of the total amount of municipal waste generated.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission and the Member States shall ensure that this fits into an integrated policy which ensures a sound application of the waste hierarchy, enhances a shift towards prevention, reuse and recycling and prevents a shift from landfilling towards incineration. Fees on incineration and landfilling at Member State level and a prohibition of EU Structural and Investment Funds to be allocated to incineration and landfilling are essential in this regard.
Amendment 117 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 125 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 134 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 7
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. By 31 December 20240 at the latest, the Commission shall examine the target laid down in paragraph 5 with a view to reducing it and introducing restrictions to the landfilling of non- hazardous waste other than municipal waste. To this end, a report of the Commission accompanied by a proposal, if appropriate, shall be sent to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 137 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph 7a is added: 7a. In view of enhanced reclamation of resources within the EU, the Commission shall examine a specific regulatory framework with strict conditions for the temporary storage of waste that is not yet recyclable in an economically viable way today but may be in the future as novel enhanced recycling technologies become available.
Amendment 138 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c b (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 7 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 7 b (new)
(cb) the following paragraph 7b is added: In Article 5, the following paragraph is added: 7b. The Commission shall further examine the feasibility of proposing a regulatory framework for "enhanced landfill mining" so as to permit the retrieval of secondary raw materials that are present in existing landfills. By 2025 Member States shall map existing landfills and indicate their potential for enhanced landfill mining and share information.
Amendment 143 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 b (new)
Article 5 b (new)
Article 5b Exchanges of best practices and information The Commission shall establish a platform for a regular and structured exchange of best practices and information between the Commission and the Member States on the practical implementation of the requirements of this Directive. This exchange will contribute to ensure adequate governance, enforcement, cross-border cooperation, the exchange of best practices such as innovation deals and peer review. Furthermore, the platform should incentivise frontrunners and enable leapfrogging. The Commission shall make the results of the platform available to the public.
Amendment 147 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 6 – point a
Article 6 – point a
Member States shall ensure that measures taken in accordance with this point do not compromise the achievement of the objectives of Directive 2008/98/EC, notably on the waste hierarchy and on the increase of preparing for re-use and recycling as set out in Article 11 of that Directive.
Amendment 53 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2000/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 d a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 d a (new)
(2a) After paragraph 1d, the following paragraph is added: 1da. By 31 December 2018, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan and in view of the EU's commitment to make the transition towards a circular economy, the Commission shall review this Directive as a whole based on an impact assessment. The Commission will examine the possibility of setting resource specific targets, in particular for critical raw materials. The review shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal, if appropriate.
Amendment 67 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2006/66/EC
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) In Article 23, after paragraph 3, the following paragraph is inserted: 3a. By 31 December 2018, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan and in view of the EU's commitment to make the transition towards a circular economy, the Commission shall review this Directive as a whole, based on an impact assessment. The Commission will examine the possibility of setting resource specific targets, in particular for critical raw materials. The review shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal, if appropriate.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/19/EU
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
5a. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 16(4) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. Member States shall ensure that data from all actors involved in collecting and/or treating waste electrical and electronic equipment are reported. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5d. The first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 January [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year] to 31 December [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year].
Amendment 91 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/19/EU
Article 16 – paragraph 5 d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 5 d a (new)
5da. By 31 December 2018, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan and in view of the EU's commitment to make the transition towards a circular economy, the Commission shall review this Directive as a whole, based on an impact assessment. The Commission will examine the possibility of setting resource specific targets, in particular for critical raw materials. The review shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal, if appropriate.
Amendment 18 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) An EU common list of safe countries of origin should be established on the basis of the common criteria set in Directive 2013/32/EU as it will facilitate the use by all Member States of the procedures linked to the application of the safe country of origin concept and, thereby, increase the overall efficiency of their asylum systems as concerns applications for international protection which are likely to be unfounded. The establishment of an EU common list will also address some of the existing divergences between Member States’ national lists of safe countries of origin, whereby applicants for international protection originating from the same third countries are not always subject to the same procedures in the Member States. While Member States should retain the right to apply or introduce legislation that allows for the national designation of third countries other than those appearing on the EU common list as safe countries of origin, the establishment of such a common list will ensure that the concept is applied by all Member States in a uniform manner in relation to applicants whose countries of origin are on this list. This will accordingly facilitate convergence in the application of procedures and thereby also deter secondary movements of applicants for international protection. In that context, the possibility to takeit is desirable that in the future further steps of harmonisation that could lead to the elimination of the need for national lists of safe countries of origin should be consideredshould be taken after a period of three years following the entry into force of this Regulation, on the basis of a report to be presented by the Commission.
Amendment 51 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Since the objectives of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and effects of the action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measuresIf the Member States consider this to be necessary, the Union may adopt measures to achieve the objectives of this Regulation, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
Amendment 42 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
Paragraph 3 – indent 3
– supporting security, stabilisation and the rule of law in the EU’s's eastern and southern neighbourhood,
Amendment 45 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 – indent 3 a (new)
- strengthening the transatlantic dimension and coordination of policies with the USA,
Amendment 71 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that an effective EU foreign policy needs to be based on solidarity, a shared vision of key European interests, values and objectives in external relations and on a common perception of the threats affecting the EU as a whole; welcomes the commitment of the HR/VP, on the basis of the mandate from the European Council of December 2013, to initiate as a matter of priority a process of strategic reflection on the EU’'s foreign and security policy, which should involve a wide range of stakeholders, including Member States, European institutions and the European public; insists that this reflection should lead to a new European Security Strategy;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Insists that the political, economic, financial and defence resources of the EU and its Member States must be combined to maximise the EU’'s influence in the world, produce synergies and ensure peace and stability in Europe, in full cooperation with their NATO obligations;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the external financial assistance deployed by the EU and its Member States needs to be refocused in line with the jointly agreed strategic priorities; calls for more measures to be taken by the EU in order to increase the visibility, coherence and effectiveness of EU assistance;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the vital importance of collective defence guaranteed by NATO for its members; urges the Member States, as a matter of urgency, to step up their ability to contribute to territorial defence, commit more resources and cooperate more closely to build synergies; stresses that all the Member States must enjoy the same level of security, in line with Article 42(7) TEU; stresses that a credible EU foreign policy needs to be underpinned by adequate defence capabilities in the Member States and an effec, especially in the current volativle Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)situation in Ukraine and the Middle East; takes the view that the CSDP is an important component of European defence and can contribute to it in many ways, including by fostering defence cooperation, enhancing interoperability and increasing efficiency; welcomes the HR/VP’'s commitment to actively engage on defence matters, including by chairing meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council in the Defence Ministers configuration;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
Paragraph 16 – introductory part
16. WelcomNotes the impetus given to the CSDP byconclusions of the European Council on Defence on CSDP in December 2013 and looks forward to the forthcoming debatnotes that the next summit will take place in June 2015; calls for further ambitious decisions to be taken at this summit, in particular:
Amendment 202 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the industrial and technological resources needed to improve cyber security to be developed, including by promoting a single market for cyber security products; emphasises the need to mainstream cyber defence into external action and the CFSP, and calls for closer coordination on cyber defence with NATO; welcomes the EU’'s Cyber Security Strategy; urges the European Defence Agency to strengthen coordination on cyber defence among Member States and calls on the Member States to provide the EDA with the means to achieve this goal;
Amendment 231 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Points out that energy is increasingly being used as a foreign policy tool and recalls that energy cooperation lies at the foundation of European integration; calls for increased coherence and coordination between foreign policy and energy policy; takes the view that energy security should be part of the comprehensive approach to the EU’'s external action and believes that energy policy must be in line with the Union’'s other priority policies, including its security, foreign and neighbourhood, trade, and development policies, as well as its policies in defence of human rights; in this regard, underlines the need to significantly reduce the dependence on Russia and find alternative sources of energy;
Amendment 264 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that an overarching political strategy is needed, aimed at reinvigorating the European political and legal order, which was laid down with the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 and which binds all European states, including Russia; insists that this order is based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states, and the peaceful resolution of conflicts; sees the development of a constructive dialogue with Russia on cooperation to strengthen this order as a basis forn important part of peace and stability in Europe, provided that Russia respects international law and fulfils its commitments regarding Georgia and Ukraine, including withdrawal from Crimea;
Amendment 276 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Takes the view that a new approach to the EU’'s relations with its eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that want to draw closer to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy, based on a "more for more" approach; is committed, in accordance with Article 49 TEU, to the European perspective for the EU´s eastern European neighbours;
Amendment 293 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the conduct and results of the parliamentary elections held in Ukraine and Moldova in October and December 2014 respectively, and urges the Governments of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to progress with reforms relating to political and economic governance and the rule of law; calls on the HR/VP to use all available political, security and economic tools to provide comprehensive support to the Georgian, Ukrainian and Moldovan Governments on this path; rejects as illegitimate the presidential and parliamentary elections' held in Donetsk and Luhansk on 2 November 2014;
Amendment 302 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Urges Russia to honour its commitments and obligations, including those enshrined in the UN Charter, the OSCE Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum; strongly condemns Russia´s direct military interventaggression and hybrid war against Ukraine, as well aswhich was started with the illegal annexation of Crimea; urges Russia to de- escalate and to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory; calls for the immediate and full implementation of the Minsk Protocol;
Amendment 315 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Supports the sanctions adopted by the EU in reaction to the Russian aggression against Ukraine and stresses that these are scalable and reversible, depending on the fulfilment of the Minsk agreement, but could also be strengthened should Russia continue to fail to meet its international obligations;
Amendment 322 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need for the EU and its Member States to show solidarity and speak with one voice vis- à-vis Russia; calls on the HR/VP to develop, as a matter of priority, a common EU strategy on Russia, aimed at securing a commitment from Russia on peace and stability in Europe; believes that a good relationship between Russia and the EU would be in the common interest and hopes that Russia will show itself open to such a development by respecting international law;
Amendment 353 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Regrets the recent deterioration in relations between the European Union and Turkey and calls for renewed efforts to foster a stronger partnership in order to address shared security and humanitarian challenges in the southern Mediterranean; further urges Turkey to work on reforms which will fully comply with human rights standards, including freedom of the press, democracy, equality, and the rule of law;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe is more dependent on imported resources than any other region in the world and its competitiveness can be increased only by getting more added value out of resources in the economywhereas many resources will be exhausted in the relatively short term; whereas getting more added value out of resources in the economy could significantly boost the EU’s competitiveness, in particular by effectively unlocking strategic reserves of resources and by developing an attractive European market for recycled and reusable materials;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the switch to a circular economy is essentially a matter of economics, concerning access to or sustainable availability of raw materials, the re-industrialisation and further digitalisation of Europe, the creation of new jobs and the challenges of climate, energy and scarce resources; whereas investing in a circular economy can therefore be fully compatible with the Commission’s jobs, growth and competitiveness agenda and has the potential to create a win-win situation for all stakeholders involved;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas a properly functioning circular economy needs competitive businesses, and whereas businesses are themselves driving forces in the switch to a circular economy;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the EU has an open economy which operates in a global, competitive market, and whereas this must be taken into account when further refining the circular economy model, having regard to a proper balance between local and global growth and employment;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas the principles of smart regulation and better lawmaking, mainstreaming with other areas of policy, reducing administrative burdens and the importance of well-founded scientific data as the basis for well-considered policy are important starting points;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the Eurostat data on the processing of urban waste in the EU 28 clearly show that there is still no level playing field in waste policy and that the implementation and enforcement of existing legislation presents significant challenges;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas both in the EU (at national, regional and local level) and in the rest of the world a large number of pioneers in the circular economy are already active and whereas there are lessons to be learnt from a number of best practices; whereas, however, more action is needed to maintain Europe’s leading position and optimisation alone is insufficient;
Amendment 75 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that resource scarcity requires an absolute decoupling of growth from the use of natural resources ‒ a systemic change which requires backcasting the actions needed from a 2050 sustainability perspective; stresses that this paradigm shift requires waste to be regarded as a material and that a variety of instruments are needed at various policy levels, taking account of subsidiarity;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that legal certainty and long- term predictability, together with a facilitating legal framework which offers every opportunity to innovation, industrial symbiosis and new business models, are needed to channel investments towards a sustainable economy;
Amendment 138 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission to develop and introduce by 2019 a lead indicator and a number of sub-indicators on resource efficiency, including ecosystem services; these binding indicators should measure resource consumption, including imports and exports, at EU, Member State and industry level and take account of the whole lifecycle of products and services;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses the importance of scientifically founded data as the basis for a considered and effective policy; recognises the complexity of the work surrounding indicators and the various perceptions that exist about them; stresses that obtaining clear, comparable data, implementability and the reduction of administrative burdens must be at the forefront of this debate;
Amendment 168 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to set a binding target to increase resource efficiency at EU level by 30 % by 2030 and individual targets for each Member State; calls on the Commission to carry out an impact assessment in this connection, and stresses the importance for the Member States of having sufficient flexibility to select the most cost-effective measures themselves;
Amendment 176 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need for good materials management and the importance of indicators giving an insight into how raw materials can be better managed; in addition to indicators showing how the EU deals with raw materials and resources, it is also important to develop an indicator showing clearly which raw materials are running out and how this is happening;
Amendment 177 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. stresses the need to formulate targets for the collection and recycling of specific critical metals in the light of their growing scarcity and with a view to reducing dependency;
Amendment 190 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. PStresses the importance of a well- thought-out product policy; points out that the amount of resources used by a product over its lifetime is largely determined during the design phase, and that combining knowledge on design with knowledge on materials policy may facilitate simpler and more cost-effective repairability, reuse and recycling, which benefits competitiveness;
Amendment 201 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Commission to propose a review of the Ecodesign Directive by the end of 2016, supported by an impact assessment, incorporating the following important changes: broadening the scope to cover all main product lines; gradually including all relevant resource-efficiency features in the mandatory requirements for product design; introducing a mandatory product passport based on these requirements; implementing self- monitoring and third-party auditing to ensure that products comply with these standards; and defining horizontal requirements on, inter alia, repairability, reusability and recyclability;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to submit the announced proposal on the review of waste legislation by the end of 2015 and to include the following points: clear and unambiguous definitions, setting extended binding minimum producer responsibility requirements and clarity concerning the role of the various operators involved; endorsing the ‘pay-as-you- throw-principle’ prioritising separate collection schemes in order to facilitate the development of business based on the reuse of secondary raw materials; increasing recycling targets to be at least 70 % of municipal solid waste, based on the output of recycling facilitiesy 1 January 2030, coupled with country- specific assistance for implementation (e.g. by twinning projects), using the same harmonised method for call Member States with externally verified statisticculating the recycling percentage for all Member States; introducing a ban on landfilling recyclable and biodegradable waste by 2025 and a ban on all landfilling by 2030; introducing fees on landfilling and incineration, which must form part of an integrated policy, thus encouraging a shift to recycling and reuse; compulsory selective collection of organic waste by 2025;
Amendment 287 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses the importance and added value of European waste policy targets, not only in terms of legal certainty, predictability and the creation of a level playing field in the internal market, but also in terms of ensuring that the living environment of all EU citizens is protected and improved;
Amendment 293 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls on the Commission to carefully consider a specific regulatory framework with strict conditions for the temporary storage of end-of-life products, and components or by-products thereof, which cannot yet be recycled in an economically responsible way, with a view to improving recycling and the retrieval of materials;
Amendment 297 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Urges the Commission to examine how market demand for high-quality recycled material can be facilitated and improved;
Amendment 312 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to propose a regulatory framework for urban mining in existing landfills and to develop an environmental permit system for the recycling industry based on self- monitoras a matter of urgency to investigate further the feasibility of the concept of enhanced landfill mining (also in connection with the review of the Landfill Directive) to permit the retrieval of secondary raw materials that are present in existing land external auditingfill sites;
Amendment 323 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission, together with the Member States, to step up its efforts to counteract the illegal export of post-consumer waste;
Amendment 348 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to propose the full implementation of the circular economy principles and requirements in the building sector and to further develop the policy framework on resource efficiency in buildings; this includes developing indicators, standards and methods as regards land use and urban planning, architecture, structural engineeringstresses the importance of a holistic vision with clear objectives for the medium and long term; this involves on the one hand developing a policy framework that includes time as the fourth dimension in the design, construction, maintenance, adaptability, energy efficiency, renovation and reuse and recycling; targets and indicators on sustainable buildings should also include green infrastructure, such as green roofsnd reuse of buildings, and on the other hand introducing the collection of cradle-to- grave (building product) data and developing an LCA-based method to map out in a holistic manner the environmental impact of the built environment and subsequently further reduce this impact by means of eco- design;
Amendment 434 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to establish a permanent resource-efficiency platform on which all political groups in the European Parliament are represented to encourage and facilitate the application of the latest research findings, the exchange of best practices and the emergence of new industrial synthesis and industrial ecosystems;
Amendment 441 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to establish a cross-sectorial, inter-DG sustainable financing working group in order to include the resource-efficiency indicators in company-level integrated reporting and accounting; further calls on the Commission to examine how to incorporateand carry out an impact assessment on the introduction of resource- efficiency and related environmental risks in, inter alia, credit ratings and capital requirements of banks, to develop a comprehensive insurance system for environmental hazards and to set out information requirements for investment products; stresses that this must conform with the better regulation agenda and in particular with the reduction of administrative burdens; calls on the Commission to study existing voluntary initiatives in the Member States with a view to a possible exchange of best practice;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that energy policy must focus primarily on the principles of affordability, security of supply and sustainability and that that the challenges posed by climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy targets, a realistic and sustainable energy mix, energy security and the development of innovative energy technologies can only be met with a unifiwell considered strategy on energy security issues;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that increased energy security is inseparable from the need to move to a more competitive and low-carbon economy; strongly calls, therefore, for a comprehensive strategy that also builds on effective existing policy instruments, with the long-term objective of decarbonising the EU economy and making it more competitive by 2050;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that energy security requires a sound combination of different energy sources; points out that the choice of energy mix lies with the Member State authorities;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is convinced that the promotion of a circular economy and greater resource efficiency can lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, thereby making a vital contribution to meeting climate and energy challenges;
Amendment 108 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Strongly believes that renewable energy plays an important role in the choice of a lasting and realistic energy mix; recognises, however, that the possibilities of generating large quantities of renewable energy on an economically viable basis vary enormously from one Member State to another and therefore considers flexibility essential in this connection;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to abolish all indirect subsidies for fossil fuels and to make full use of funds for financing renewablRecognises that subsidies for all energy sources may have a significant impact on energy prices; notes that in certain cases they are creating structural market distortions in EU Member States; calls on the Member States to phase out such subsidies, especially environmentally harmful direct and indirect subsidies, based on binding renewable targets soon as possible;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with astonishment the Commission’s announcement that it intends to withdraw the proposal on the revision of waste legislation and to modify the proposal on the reduction of national emissions; deplores the fact that the proposal for the two withdrawals was announced without presenting any analysis or evidence to justify it nor was there any preceding consultation with the co-legislators and stakeholders; stresses the Commission´s announced commitment, as stipulated in its Work Programme 2015, to consider the view of the European Parliament and the Council before finalising its decision on its Working Programme 2015, especially the withdrawal of legislation; therefore underlines the fact that in several votes in plenary the majority of MEPs expressed their support for maintaining the Circular Economy package unchanged on the table; emphasises in this context the need to proceed with the work on the package as scheduled in order to avoid further waste of time and resources;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2078(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 c (new)
Paragraph 33 c (new)
33c. Stresses that the Parliament and the Council, in order to create long term savings in the Union budget, must address the need for a roadmap to a single seat, as stated by the Parliament in several previous resolutions;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas current emission trajectories are on a path to lead to 2 °C warming within 20 to 30 years and to 4 °C warming by 2100, according to the World Bank report 'Turn Down the Heat'; whereas UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has invited Heads of States to the Climate Summit in September 2014 with a view to making clear commitments to further action on climate change;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
c. to seek to strengthen the process of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by embedding recommendations in bilateral and multilateral dialogues with UN members, particularly human rights dialogues; to foster an environment enabling NGOs to provide to ensure that civil society is allowed to contribute as fully as possible to the Universal Periodic Review process and otheir input into the various stages of the UPR process; UN human rights mechanisms, and without fear of reprisals upon return to their home country; to condemn reports of such reprisals and ensure that such cases are followed up in a systematic manner;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
c a. to support international efforts to promote a transparent and accountable usage of armed drones by States in line with the established international legal framework;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
f a. to ensure that the post-2015 development framework promotes sustainable peace by addressing key drivers of conflict in order to create the enabling conditions required for development and rights fulfilment;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
f b. to actively support preparatory work for the 2015 NPT Review Conference at the relevant PrepCom meetings with a special focus on further steps towards nuclear disarmament, in particular the withdrawal of tactical nuclear weapons from Europe, the establishment of a European Nuclear Weapons Free Zone, new negotiations about further reductions of strategic nuclear weapons arsenals; also to advance the debate and initiatives for the 'universalisation' of the NPT regime in order to provide an option to join for those countries which remain so far outside of the treaty;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f c (new)
f c. to ensure that the UN conference on the establishment of a Middle East Zone Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction which did not take place in 2012 as decided at the 2010 NPT Review Conference takes place in 2014;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f d (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f d (new)
f d. to support UNGA resolutions on depleted uranium weapons and to develop a EU Common Position that better reflects the Parliament's repeated calls for a precautionary global moratorium and the developing global consensus on the potential civilian health risks, complex post-conflict management burden and financial costs associated with their use;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f e (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f e (new)
f e. to actively campaign for the ratification of the 2010 Kampala amendments on the 'Crime of Aggression' to the International Criminal Court Statutes among UN members, in order to pave the way for the prosecution of wars of aggression in the future, starting from a collective effort by all those EU member states who have not ratified yet;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f f (new)
Paragraph 1 – point f f (new)
f f. to support that the UN be empowered with more efficient tools of de-escalation and - if needed - peace enforcement - by increasing the potential capacities that the EU could put to the UN's disposition;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
l. to reaffirm its commitment to the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security9 , which recognise the disproportionate impact of war on women, but also their cardinal role in conflict management, conflict resolution and sustainable peace; __________________ 9 UN Security Council resolutions S/RES/1325(2000) and, S/RES/1820(2008). , S/RES/1888(2009), S/RES/1889 (2009), S/RES/1960(2010), S/RES/2106(2013) and S/RES/2122(2013).
Amendment 54 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
s. to actively promote the swift signing and ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty by all UN members, including all EU Member States, in order to enable the international community to effectively address the negative repercussions of lack of transparency and badly regulated trade in conventional arms and ammunition, which foments global armed conflicts;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
s a. to work with other relevant States, regional and international organisations and civil society, to actively promote effective widespread national implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty by providing technical and financial assistance wherever feasible to those states that require such assistance to meet their obligations under the treaty;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
y a. to support all efforts to ensure accountability for the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in Syria and to actively promote the referral by the Security Council of the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z
Paragraph 1 – point z
z. to encourage all parties to respect the ceasefire signed on 23 January 2014 to build long-lasting peace, and to work towards the provision ofssation of hostilities agreement ceasefire signed on 23 January 2014, including provisions requiring conflict actors to refrain from attacks against civilians and ensure safe access forby humanitarian workers and observers to all areasto conflict-affected areas of South Sudan;
Amendment 75 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab
Paragraph 1 – point ab
ab. to call for an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate all alleged human rights crimesviolations of international human rights and humanitarian law since the conflict erupted;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2017(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)
ab a. to call for an inclusive peace process in South Sudan, which engages a cross- section of South Sudanese society in a dialogue on a sustainable solution the crisis and issues of justice and reconciliation;
Amendment 56 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Clear conditions must be established for retaining the back-loaded allowances in the market stability reserve, in particular providing for use of these allowances in tackling carbon leakage in the period after 2020.
Amendment 65 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) The European Council conclusions of 23 and 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Climate and Energy Policy Framework give clear guidance on the continuation of free allocations and carbon leakage provisions after 2020, stating that ‘the most efficient installations in the sectors at risk of losing international competitiveness should not face undue carbon costs leading to carbon leakage’ and that ‘future allocations will ensure better alignment with changing production levels in different sectors’ and ‘at the same time, incentives for industry to innovate will be fully preserved and administrative complexity will not be increased.’ In this connection it is of crucial importance that the Commission reviews the operation of Directive 2003/87/EC in these areas and if necessary steers it towards a harmonised framework for tackling carbon leakage after 2020.
Amendment 102 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall ensure that allowances that are back-loaded to later years in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 176/2014 are included in the market stability reserve on 1 January 2021 and that these allowances are used in particular for tackling carbon leakage.
Amendment 198 #
2014/0011(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Amendment 34 #
2014/0005(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) A targeted end-use clause should be introduced in order for Member States to suspend or halt the transfer of security- related items not listed in Annexes II and III that clearly have no practical use other than for the purposes of capital punishment, torture or other ill-treatment, or where there are reasonable grounds to believe that the transfer of those items would lead to the facilitation or the commission of death penalty, torture or other ill-treatment. Powers granted under the targeted end-use clause should not extend to medicines, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare products.
Amendment 7 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
Amendment 9 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to the Statute of the International Criminal Court,
Amendment 11 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
- having regard to the Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Istanbul Protocol)1, __________________ 1 Published by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, http://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Publica tions/training8Rev1en.pdf.
Amendment 12 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 December 2011 on detention conditions in the EU1, __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0585.
Amendment 13 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
- having regard to its study on "The Implementation of the EU Guidelines on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment" (PE 348.584) of April 20071, __________________ 1 http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/e tudes/etudes/join/2007/348584/EXPO- DROI_ET(2007)348584_EN.pdf.
Amendment 25 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the erosion of the absolute prohibition of torture remains a persistent challenge in the context of anti-terrorism measures in many countries, including EU Member States;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas there are significant policy challenges when addressing emerging forms of torture that targetthe specific protection needs of vulnerable groups, in particular children;
Amendment 31 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 33 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Pays tribute to all those civil society organisations, national human rights institutions, national preventive mechanisms and individuals striving to provide redress and reparation to victims, fighting impunity and actively preventing the scourge of torture and ill-treatment around the world;
Amendment 35 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Denounces the continued prevalence of torture and other forms of ill-treatment throughout the world and reiterates its absolute condemnation of such acts, which are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever and can thus never be justified; Observes that the implementation of the EU Guidelines on Torture remains insufficient and at odds with EU statements and commitments to address torture as a matter of priority; urges the EEAS and the Member States to give renewed impetus to the implementation of these Guidelines, notably by identifying priorities, best practices and public diplomacy opportunities, consulting relevant stakeholders, including civil society organisations, and by reviewing the implementation of the torture-related issues in the EU Action Plan on Democracy and Human Rights; in this regard, calls for the full and timely implementation of the three actions related to the eradication of torture in the EU Action Plan;
Amendment 37 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recommends that a forthcoming revision of the EU Action Plan on Democracy and Human Rights should define more ambitious and specific actions for the eradication of torture, such as more efficient information and burden-sharing, training and joint initiatives with UN field offices and other international actors, such as the Organisation for Security and Co- operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Council of Europe and the support to the establishment and strengthening of regional torture prevention mechanisms;
Amendment 39 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that the EU Guidelines reflect a holistic policy approach, including the promotion of an adequate legislative and judicial framework for the effective prevention and prohibition of torture, the monitoring of places of detention, addressing impunity, and the full and effective rehabilitation of torture victims, backed up by credible, consistent and coherent action;
Amendment 44 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the Member States to undertake periodican annual reviews of the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 banning the trade of torture and capital punishment equipment, as well as to promote this regulation worldwide as a viable model for enforcing an effective ban on torture tools;
Amendment 45 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates Parliament’s earlier call for the insertion of a ‘catch-all torture etorture end-use catch-all clause’ into the regulation and- clause’ intoalls for the "brokering" and "promotion of annex-listed equipment" to be added to the activities controlled by the regulation;
Amendment 48 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for the control of 'technical assistance ' to be extended to cover the use of torture tools, 'torture techniques' or any goods listed in the Annexes of the regulation;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 53 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with grave concern the existence of secret detention centres and the practice of incommunicado detention and prolonged solitary confinement in several countries, which represent some of the most worrying examples of torture and ill- treatment; believes that these cases should be systematically raised in statements and démarches and included in the individual cases list at human rights dialogues and consultations;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its call on the US authorities to close the Guantánamo Bay detention camp immediately and prohibit the use of torture and ill-treatment in all circumstances; in line with repeated commitments to do so; continues to be dismayed by the detention conditions of the Guantanamo prisoners, which constitute cruel and inhuman treatment and punishment, as stated inter alia by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture; calls for an end to the indefinite detention of persons by providing for their release or prosecution and to cease all practices of incommunicado detention as well as secret detention;
Amendment 75 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that a generCalls for the adoption of a practical guide for parliamentarians on visiting places of detention in third countries would be a useful tool in the context of regular European Parliament delegation visits to prisons and other places of detentionthird countries;
Amendment 81 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that in an increasingly globalised world characterised by violence and commercialisation, children are subject to more diverse forms of tortuExpresses its particular concern regarding acts of torture and ill-treatment committed against members of vulnerable groups, notably children; calls for the EU to undertake political, diplomatic and financial measures to prevent torture aimed at children;
Amendment 85 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls for the EU to address types of torture affectingvarious forms of violence against children, especially linked to child trafficking, child pornography, child soldiers, children in military detention, child labour, child witchcraft, and other vulnerable groups of children, including in orphanages, detention centres and refugee camps;
Amendment 90 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 91 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 114 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the EEAS and EU delegations to make full but carefully targeted and country-specific use of the political instruments at their disposal and foreseen under the EU Guidelines on Torture, including public statements, local démarches, human rights dialogues and consultations; calls on the EEAS and Member States to resume their past practice of carrying out targeted global campaigns on thematic issues in relation to torture;
Amendment 117 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Urges the EU Delegations and Member States Embassies throughout the world to mark the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June by organizing seminars, exhibitions and other events;
Amendment 120 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EEAS to systematically includraise torture and ill-treatment in EU human rights dialogues and consultations as stand-alone items or under judiciary and security sector reformwith third countries;
Amendment 125 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on EU delegations to carry out prison visitsvisits to prisons and other places of detention and to observe trials where there is reason to believe that defendants may have been subjected to torture or ill- treatment and ask for information on and the independent investigation of individual cases;
Amendment 128 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the EEAS, the Commission and the Member States to meet their commitment in the Action Plan on Human Rights to facilitate the establishment and functioning of independent and effective National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs); calls on Member States to identify best practices among the existing NPMs and national human rights institutions in the EU and in third countries, with a view to promoting these examples to partner countries;
Amendment 130 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Considers that the death penalty, as a violation of the right to personal integrity and human dignity, is incompatible with the prohibition of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment under international law and calls on the EEAS and the Member States to formally acknowledge this incompatibility and to adapt EU policy towards capital punishment accordingly;
Amendment 132 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Is deeply concerned by recent reports of EU-based companies supplying chemicals used for lethal injection drugs in the USA; in this regard, welcomes the development by some European pharmaceutical companies of a contractual export and control system, aiming at ensuring that their product Propofol is not used for lethal injections in countries still applying the death penalty, notably the USA;
Amendment 138 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls on the EEAS, the Commission and Member States to support the establishment and functioning of regional torture prevention mechanisms, including the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa and the Rapporteur on Persons Deprived of their Liberty in the Americas;
Amendment 140 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the EEAS to systematically provideand the Commission to step up their support to third countries, enabling them to effectively implement the recommendations of the relevant UN treaty bodies, including the Committee against Torture and the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women;
Amendment 149 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on all Member States that have yet to ratify the OPCAT to do so as a matter of priority; also calls on the 21 Member States, which have yet to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, to do so as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 152 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Reiterates its call on those Member States which have not fulfilled their positive obligation to conduct independent and effective inquiries to investigate human rights violations in relation to the CIA rendition flights, taking into account all the new evidence that has come to light; calls in particular on the Member States to investigate whether operations have taken place whereby people have been held under the CIA programme in secret facilities on their territory; calls on the Member States concerned (France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Sweden) to respond to the letters sent by the UN Special Procedures;
Amendment 155 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Regrets the very limited support provided by EU and non-EU state parties to the UN- managed Special Fund for Torture Victims under the OPCATMember States to the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture and the OPCAT special Fund; calls on the Member States and the Commission to support the work of the Special Fund for Torture Victimse funds through substantial and regular voluntary contributions, in line with their commitments under the EU Action Plan on Human Rights;
Amendment 159 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Recalls the obligation of all States, notably EU Member States, to strictly adhere to the principle of non- refoulement, under which States must not deport or extradite a person to a jurisdiction where he or she runs the risk of persecution; considers that the practice of seeking diplomatic assurances from the receiving State does not relieve the sending State of its obligations and denounces such practices which seek to circumvent the absolute prohibition of torture and refoulement;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32 b. Regrets that very few Member States have actually exercised universal jurisdiction over crimes of torture, in spite of their obligation under the UN Convention Against Torture to prosecute any alleged offender present on their territory; calls on the European Commission to promote the exercise of universal jurisdiction among Member States;
Amendment 163 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 c (new)
Paragraph 32 c (new)
32 c. Calls on Member States to refuse information obtained by torture in their engagement with third countries as an important disincentive to torture, and to require in their intelligence sharing agreements with third countries that persons being interrogated overseas are detained and interrogated in conformity with international standards;
Amendment 164 #
2013/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Council and Commission to complete the current review of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005, including its annexes, with a view to more effective implementation in line with Parliament’s recommendations set out in its resolution of 17 June 2010 on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005; calls on Member States to fully comply with the provisions of the Regulation, in particular with the obligation of all Member States under Article 13 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 to compile timely annual activity reports and to make them public, and to share information between Member States and the Commission regarding licensing decisions;
Amendment 78 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) There may be cases where alien species not yet recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern appear at the Union borders or are detected in the Union territory. Member States should therefore be granted the possibility to adopt on the basis of available scientific evidence certain emergency measures. Such emergency measures would allow immediate reaction against species which may pose risks related to their introduction, establishment and spread in those countries, while Member States assess the effective risks posed by them, in line with the applicable provisions of the Agreements of the World Trade Organisation, in particular with a view to having those species recognised as invasive alien species of Union concern. There is a need to couple national emergency measures with the possibility of adopting emergency measures at Union level in order to comply with the provisions of the agreements of the World Trade Organisation. Furthermore, Union level emergency measures would equip the Union with a mechanism to act swiftly in case of presence or imminent danger of entry of a new invasive alien species in accordance with the precautionary principle. In case emergency measures require eradication, control or containment, the welfare of targeted and non-targeted animals should be taken into account. The competent authorities should take the necessary measures to avoid pain, distress and suffering of animals during the process, based insofar as possible on best practices in the field.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
(2) ‘invasive alien species’ means an alien species whose introduction or spread has been found, through risk assessment, to threaten or impact upon biodiversity and ecosystem services, and that may also have a negative impact on human health or the economy;
Amendment 123 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) 'invasive alien species of Member State concern' means invasive alien species other than invasive alien species of Union concern for which Member States consider, on the basis of scientific evidence, that the adverse impact of their release and spread, even where not fully ascertained, is of significance for the biodiversity and the ecosystem services on their territories;
Amendment 134 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 12
Article 3 – point 12
(12) ‘eradication’ means the complete and permanent removal of a population of invasive alien species by lethal or non- lethal physical, chemical or biological means;
Amendment 135 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 14
Article 3 – point 14
(14) ‘management’ means any lethal or non-lethal physical, chemical or biological action aimed at the eradication, population control or containment of a population of an invasive alien species, while also avoiding impact on non-targeted species and their habitats;
Amendment 137 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 16
Article 3 – point 16
(16) ‘population control’ means lethal or non-lethal physical, chemical or biological actions applied to a population of invasive alien species, while also avoiding impact on non-targeted species and their habitats, with the aim of keeping the number of individuals as low as possible, so that, while not being able to eradicate the species, its invasive capacity and adverse impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, or on human health and the economy, are minimised.
Amendment 144 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Invasive alien species of Union concern shall only be included on the list referred to in paragraph 1 if they meet all of the following criteria prioritising action against species which could cause significant damage to biodiversity or ecosystem services:
Amendment 221 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The Member State concerned or the Commission where applicable, shall carry out a risk assessment pursuant to Article 5 for the species subject to the emergency measures without delay, given the available technical and scientific information, and in any case within 24 months from the day of the adoption of the decision to introduce emergency measures, with a view to include those species on the list referred to in Article 4(1).
Amendment 251 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Coordination and cooperation between Member States 1. Member States shall, when implementing their obligations under this Regulation in relation to invasive alien species as referred to in Article 4, make every effort to ensure close coordination with all Member States concerned. 2. Whenever possible, Member States concerned shall make every effort to cooperate, including with third countries as appropriate, for the purpose of surveillance, early detection, eradication or management of invasive alien species of Member State concern as well as any other kind of measures for the purpose of preventing, minimising and mitigating the adverse impacts of the introduction and spread of invasive aliens species of Member State concern on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Amendment 256 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. By [12 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation – date to be inserted] at the latest, Member States shall have in place fully functioning structures to perform the official controls on animals and plants including their seeds, eggs, or propagules, brought into the Union, necessary to prevent the intentional introduction into the Union of invasive alien species of Union concern.
Amendment 257 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The border control authorities shall keep record of the invasive alien species of Member State concern for which they have received information as defined in Article 10(2) and which are found during their controls.
Amendment 260 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall develop guidelines and training programmes to facilitate the identification and detection of invasive alien species of Union concern and, to the extent possible, those of Member State concern, through cooperation between all authorities involved in the verifications referred to in paragraph 2. The training programmes for custom authorities shall include information on filling the Single Administrative Document on which the customs declaration is made.
Amendment 266 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. When applying eradication measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used are effective in achieving the complete and permanent removal of the population of the invasive alien species concerned, with due regard to human health and the environment, and ensuring that targeted and non-targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering.
Amendment 273 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. By 12 months of an invasive alien species being included on the list referred to in Article 4(1) at the latest, Member States shall have in place management measures for those invasive alien species of Union concern which the Member States have found to be widely spread on their territory, so that their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services, human health and the economy are minimised. Those management measures shall be based oninclude an analysis of costs and benefits and also include the restoration measures referred to in Article 18.
Amendment 275 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. The management measures shall consist of lethal and non-lethal physical, chemical or biological actions aimed at the eradication, population control or containment of a population of an invasive alien species. Where appropriatenecessary, management measures shall include actions applied to the receiving ecosystem aimed at increasing its resilience to current and future invasions.
Amendment 278 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. When applying management measures, Member States shall ensure that the methods used have due regard for human health and the environment and that, when animals are targeted, theytargeted and non-targeted animals are spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering. Member States shall ensure for management measures the following: (a) the need to act is justified; (b) the benefits of management are achievable; (c) the methods are humane; (d) the methods are effective; (e) the consequences of management are evaluated; (f) the benefits of management are maintained and sustainable.
Amendment 281 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. The surveillance system provided for in Article 12 shall be designed and used to monitor how effective eradication, population control or containment measures are in minimising the impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems services, human health or the economy. Monitoring should also assess the impact on non- targeted species and the welfare impact on targeted species.
Amendment 283 #
2013/0307(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. Where there is a significant risk that an invasive alien species of Union concern will spread to a neighbouring Member State, the Member States in which the species is widely spread shall immediately notify the neighbouring Member States and the Commission. Where appropriate, the Member States concerned shall establish jointly agreed management measures. In the cases where third countries may also be affected by the spread, the Member State affected shall consider the need to inform the concerned third countries.
Amendment 18 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) whereas, in order to attain these objectives, it is necessary to involve the competent authorities at regional level as full partners;
Amendment 28 #
2013/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall co-operate with Member Statesthe competent authorities at regional and national level in order to improve the exchange of data and information between them and increase the volume of the data and information made available to the Copernicus programme.
Amendment 69 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is widely accepted that crop rotation is a highly effective measure to prevent establishment of pests in the soil and vegetation;
Amendment 70 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) It is widely accepted that pests are attracted to and become established preferentially in monocultures and continuous cropping. Therefore diversification of crops and indeed rotation of crops on the same parcel from year to year decreases susceptibility to pest establishment and population increase.
Amendment 75 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Those prohibitions or requirements should neither apply to small quantities of plants, plant products and other objects, other than plants for planting, for non- commercial and non-professional purposes nor to the introduction into and movement within frontier zones of plants, plant products and other objects. Nor should they apply to the introduction into and movement within the Union territory of plants, plant products and other objects for scientific purposes, trials, varietal selection, breeding and exhibitions. Proper safeguards should be set and information should be provided to those concerned.
Amendment 79 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Certain authorised operators may desire to establish a phytosanitary risk management plan, ensuring and demonstrating a high level of competence and awareness as regards phytosanitary risks as regards critical points in their professional activities and justifying special control arrangements with the competent authorities. Union rules should be established concerning the contents of those plans.
Amendment 80 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63 a (new)
Recital 63 a (new)
(63a) In order to ensure balanced and proportionate application of phytosanitary risks, the Commission should be empowered pursuant to Article 290 TFEU to define actions with regard to regulations for the identification of small producers producing exclusively for the local market, for whom no plant passport is required.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) For small and medium enterprises, this Regulation does not create disproportionate administrative burden or economic impact. Under this Regulation, based on consultation with stakeholders, the special situation of small and medium enterprises has been taken into account where possible. A potential universal exemption for micro-enterprises, which make up the majority of companies, has not been considered, in view of the public policy objective(s) to protect plant health. A universal exemption for micro-enterprises with strictly local trade must however be considered in order to ensure proportionate application.
Amendment 101 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 102 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 108 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authority shall, where appropriate, ensure that the professional operator concerned recalls from the market the plants, plant products and other objects in which the pest may be present and, where the plants, plant products and other objects may have reached the final user, to recall them from those final users or take other measures to ensure that the pest cannot spread further.
Amendment 115 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall draw up and keep up to densure thate, for each priority pest which is capable of entering into and establishing in its territory, or a part thereof, a separate planplan is available containing information concerning the decision making processes, procedures and protocols to be followed, and resources to be made available, in case of a confirmed or suspected presence of the pest concerned, hereinafter ‘the contingency plan’.
Amendment 117 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those exercises shall take place with regards to all priority pests concernedfor each contingency plan within a reasonable period of time.
Amendment 158 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 76 a (new)
Article 76 a (new)
Article 76a Exemption for local trade No plant passport shall be required for plants, plant products and other material which is produced and sold purely locally. The Commission shall be empowered pursuant to Article 98 to adopt delegated acts to define purely local trade.
Amendment 172 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Article 102 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) The following subparagraph is added: operators shall only be compensated if they have first applied obligatory preventative measures under greening and cross compliance rules, secondly used authorised pesticides, and thirdly have fulfilled the requirements of annex III of Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 200931h establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides in following the hierarchy of use of applying physical measures and non-chemical measures first before resorting to authorised pesticides. __________________ 31h OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p.71
Amendment 177 #
2013/0141(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 4 – section 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Annex 4 – section 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) The environment and health Measures to control the risk of a pest must always take into account health and environmental policies which are of a high standard. The use of pesticides, inter alia, must be limited in so far as possible, and where possible, alternative pest control methods must be used.
Amendment 34 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies should cover the full cycle of problem identification, information collection, planning, decision-making, implementation and monitoring of implementation and be based on best available scientific knowledge. Best use should be made of mechanisms set out in existing or future legislation, including Decision 2010/477/EU on criteria and methodological standards for good environmental status of marine waters or the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 initiative.
Amendment 36 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The main purpose of maritime spatial planning is to identify and manage spatial uses and conflicts in maritime areas. In order to achieve that purpose, Member States need at least to ensure that the planning process or processes result in a comprehensive map identifying the different uses of maritime space, taking into consideration long term changes due to climate change.
Amendment 39 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) A variety of measures under different policies apply in coastal zones. In order to achieve the objectives of this Directive, Member States should prepare an inventory ofMember States must coordinate these measurpolicies and analyse the need for additionalre encouraged to envisage fresh actions, such as actions to prevent erosion and manage accretion, adapt to the effects of climate change, combat coastal and marine litter, develop green infrastructure and help prevent natural disasters. These should be applied in a coordinated and integrated way. In doing this, Member States should consider all relevant coastal activities and pay particular attention to cross-sectoral and land-sea interactions between these activities.
Amendment 71 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – introductory part
Article 5 – introductory part
Maritime spatial plans and integrated coastal management strategies shall apply an ecosystem-based approach to facilitate the co-existence and prevent conflicts between competing sector activities in marine waters and coastal zones, and shall. They may, for example, aim to contribute to:
Amendment 90 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 92 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When establishing maritime spatial plans Member States shallmay, for example, take into consideration, at least, the following activities:
Amendment 107 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When establishing integrated coastal management strategies, Member States shallmay, for example, take into consideration, at least, the following activities:
Amendment 120 #
2013/0074(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2