6 Amendments of Mark DEMESMAEKER related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
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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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
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 #
Draft opinion
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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;