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Activities of Anneleen VAN BOSSUYT

Plenary speeches (84)

Strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market by developing the EU customs union and its governance (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2109(INI)
Combating late payment in commercial transactions (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2056(INI)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 13 and 14 December 2018 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union - Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0376(COD)
Commission Work Programme 2019 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0280(COD)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Austrian Presidency (debate) NL
2016/11/22
European Defence Industrial Development Programme (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/0125(COD)
Proportionality test before adoption of new regulation of professions (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0404(COD)
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0014(COD)
Composition of the European Parliament (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2054(INL)
Composition of the European Parliament (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2054(INL)
Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0152(COD)
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0376(COD)
Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0148(COD)
Commission Work Programme 2018 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 19 and 20 October 2017 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report - 2016 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2847(RSP)
Thousands of cancellations of flights by Ryanair and the enforcement of the air passenger rights Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Fire safety in buildings (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Accessibility requirements for products and services (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0278(COD)
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/0287(COD)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Estonian Presidency (debate) NL
2016/11/22
European agenda for the collaborative economy - Online platforms and the Digital Single Market (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2003(INI)
Energy efficiency labelling - Compensation for wrongly labelled energy-related products (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0149(COD)
Assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2147(INI)
Cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0284(COD)
Annual report 2014 on subsidiarity and proportionality (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2283(INI)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 9 and 10 March 2017, including the Rome Declaration (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Aviation Strategy for Europe (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2062(INI)
State of the Energy Union (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (debate) NL
2016/11/22
"Clean Energy for All" package (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Situation in Italy after the earthquakes (B8-1284/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1286/2016, B8-1288/2016, B8-1289/2016, B8-1291/2016, B8-1294/2016, B8-1296/2016) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2988(RSP)
Union legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions (A8-0239/2016 - Kaja Kallas) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0432(COD)
EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage (A8-0278/2016 - András Gyürk) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2059(INI)
Accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0340(COD)
18th birthday Interrail pass for Europe (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Towards a new energy market design - EU strategy on heating and cooling (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2322(INI)
Energy efficiency labelling (A8-0213/2016 - Dario Tamburrano) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0149(COD)
Renewable energy progress report - Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2041(INI)
The Single Market strategy (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2354(INI)
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers (A8-0161/2016 - Theresa Griffin) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2323(INI)
Decision adopted on the Digital Single Market package (continuation of debate) NL
2016/11/22
Deployment of cross-border e-identification tools and online services (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Impact of Nord Stream 2 on the gas market in the CEE region (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/009 SE/Volvo Trucks (A8-0077/2016 - Victor Negrescu) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2022(BUD)
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: EGF/2016/000 TA 2016/Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A8-0078/2016 - Andrey Novakov) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2025(BUD)
Towards improved single market regulation (short presentation) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2089(INI)
Interinstitutional agreement on Better law-making (A8-0039/2016 - Danuta Maria Hübner) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2005(ACI)
Interinstitutional agreement on Better law-making (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2016/2005(ACI)
Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (A8-0017/2016 - Catherine Stihler) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2256(INI)
Programme of activities of the Dutch Presidency (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Programme of activities of the Dutch Presidency (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Towards a European Energy Union (A8-0341/2015 - Marek Józef Gróbarczyk) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2113(INI)
Towards a European Energy Union - Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2108(INI)
State of the Energy Union (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Reform of the electoral law of the EU (A8-0286/2015 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Jo Leinen) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2035(INL)
Safe use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the field of civil aviation (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2243(INI)
New challenges and concepts for the promotion of tourism in Europe (A8-0258/2015 - Isabella De Monte) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2241(INI)
Court of Justice of the European Union: number of judges at the General Court (A8-0296/2015 - António Marinho e Pinto) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2011/0901B(COD)
European single market for electronic communications (A8-0300/2015 - Pilar del Castillo Vera) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0309(COD)
Package travel and linked travel arrangements (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0246(COD)
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (A8-0275/2015 - Gilles Pargneaux) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2112(INI)
Doubling the capacity of the North Stream pipeline and impact on the energy union and the security of supply (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (B8-0656/2015, B8-0659/2015, B8-0660/2015, B8-0661/2015, B8-0662/2015, B8-0663/2015, B8-0664/2015) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2729(RSP)
Fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea-Bissau: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (recommendation) (A8-0233/2015 - João Ferreira) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2012/0134(NLE)
Fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea-Bissau: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (report) (A8-0236/2015 - João Ferreira) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2119(INI)
Commissioner hearings: lessons to be taken from the 2014 process (A8-0197/2015 - Richard Corbett) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2040(INI)
Family businesses in Europe (A8-0223/2015 - Angelika Niebler) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2210(INI)
2016 Budget - Mandate for the trilogue (A8-0217/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2074(BUD)
2016 Budget - Mandate for the trilogue (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2074(BUD)
European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0139/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Udo Bullmann) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/0009(COD)
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (A8-0163/2015 - Maria Noichl) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2152(INI)
European energy security strategy (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2153(INI)
ACER - Human resources for monitoring wholesale energy markets (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Maternity leave (B8-0453/2015) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2655(RSP)
Decision adopted on the Digital Single Market (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Rules on VAT and VAT mini one-stop shop (MOSS) for digital services, books and papers in the EU (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2013/0165(COD)
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2014/017 FR/Mory-Ducros (A8-0124/2015 - Jean-Paul Denanot) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2015/2056(BUD)
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2015 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2015 - Single market governance within the European Semester 2015 (debate) NL
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2014/2212(INI)
Programme of activities of the Latvian Presidency (debate) NL
2016/11/22

Reports (1)

REPORT on Towards improved single market regulation PDF (175 KB) DOC (111 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2015/2089(INI)
Documents: PDF(175 KB) DOC(111 KB)

Shadow reports (16)

REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on adapting Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on energy efficiency [as amended by Directive 2018/XXX/EU] and Regulation (EU) 2018/XXX of the European Parliament and of the Council [Governance of the Energy Union], by reason of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union PDF (204 KB) DOC (87 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2018/0385(COD)
Documents: PDF(204 KB) DOC(87 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the ‘Customs’ programme for cooperation in the field of customs PDF (866 KB) DOC (144 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2018/0232(COD)
Documents: PDF(866 KB) DOC(144 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment PDF (930 KB) DOC (150 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2018/0258(COD)
Documents: PDF(930 KB) DOC(150 KB)
REPORT on the amended proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain aspects concerning contracts for the sales of goods, amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council PDF (833 KB) DOC (140 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2015/0288(COD)
Documents: PDF(833 KB) DOC(140 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency PDF (1 MB) DOC (207 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/0376(COD)
Documents: PDF(1 MB) DOC(207 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation amending the Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014 of 6 May 2014 establishing the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking PDF (620 KB) DOC (94 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2017/0024(NLE)
Documents: PDF(620 KB) DOC(94 KB)
REPORT on the assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation in view of its interim evaluation and the Framework Programme 9 proposal PDF (808 KB) DOC (370 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/2147(INI)
Documents: PDF(808 KB) DOC(370 KB)
REPORT on online platforms and the digital single market PDF (461 KB) DOC (84 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCOITRE
Dossiers: 2016/2276(INI)
Documents: PDF(461 KB) DOC(84 KB)
PDF (2 MB) DOC (480 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2015/0278(COD)
Documents: PDF(2 MB) DOC(480 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 as regards the promotion of Internet connectivity in local communities PDF (958 KB) DOC (150 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/0287(COD)
Documents: PDF(958 KB) DOC(150 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on addressing geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment within the internal market and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2009/22/EC PDF (1 MB) DOC (228 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2016/0152(COD)
Documents: PDF(1 MB) DOC(228 KB)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the accessibility of the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies PDF (423 KB) DOC (47 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2012/0340(COD)
Documents: PDF(423 KB) DOC(47 KB)
REPORT on renewable energy progress report PDF (404 KB) DOC (190 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/2041(INI)
Documents: PDF(404 KB) DOC(190 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European statistics on natural gas and electricity prices and repealing Directive 2008/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning a Community procedure to improve the transparency of gas and electricity prices charged to industrial end-users PDF (452 KB) DOC (262 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2015/0239(COD)
Documents: PDF(452 KB) DOC(262 KB)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on package travel and linked travel arrangements, amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 90/314/EEC PDF (166 KB) DOC (91 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2013/0246(COD)
Documents: PDF(166 KB) DOC(91 KB)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending Directive 2007/46/EC PDF (147 KB) DOC (66 KB)
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2013/0165(COD)
Documents: PDF(147 KB) DOC(66 KB)

Opinions (4)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Documents: PDF(568 KB) DOC(121 KB)
POSITION IN THE FORM OF AMENDMENTS on the fight against cybercrime
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Documents: PDF(273 KB) DOC(89 KB)
OPINION on an aviation strategy for Europe
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Documents: PDF(133 KB) DOC(211 KB)
OPINION on the mandate for the trilogue on the 2016 draft budget
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Documents: PDF(113 KB) DOC(171 KB)

Shadow opinions (8)

OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ENISA, the "EU Cybersecurity Agency", and repealing Regulation (EU) 526/2013, and on Information and Communication Technology cybersecurity certification (''Cybersecurity Act'')
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2017/0225(COD)
Documents: PDF(384 KB) DOC(170 KB)
OPINION on the next MFF: Preparing Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2017/2052(INI)
Documents: PDF(207 KB) DOC(73 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the legal and operational framework of the European services e-card introduced by Regulation....[ESC Regulation]....
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/0402(COD)
Documents: PDF(430 KB) DOC(51 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing a European Services e-card and related administrative facilities
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2016/0403(COD)
Documents: PDF(429 KB) DOC(51 KB)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Cross-border parcel delivery services
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2016/0149(COD)
Documents: PDF(624 KB) DOC(124 KB)
OPINION on recommendations to the European Commission on the negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2015/2233(INI)
Documents: PDF(110 KB) DOC(173 KB)
OPINION on resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy
2016/11/22
Committee: ITRE
Dossiers: 2014/2208(INI)
Documents: PDF(125 KB) DOC(200 KB)
OPINION on the European Energy Security Strategy
2016/11/22
Committee: IMCO
Dossiers: 2014/2153(INI)
Documents: PDF(115 KB) DOC(181 KB)

Institutional motions (3)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the single market in a changing world PDF (165 KB) DOC (47 KB)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2018/2903(RSP)
Documents: PDF(165 KB) DOC(47 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)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2688(RSP)
Documents: 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)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2688(RSP)
Documents: PDF(267 KB) DOC(55 KB)

Oral questions (3)

Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(102 KB) DOC(18 KB)
Neutrality of airline reservation systems (GDS) and restriction of access to flight information PDF (196 KB) DOC (21 KB)
2016/11/22
Dossiers: 2017/2900(RSP)
Documents: PDF(196 KB) DOC(21 KB)
Access to finance for SMEs PDF (197 KB) DOC (26 KB)
2016/11/22
Documents: PDF(197 KB) DOC(26 KB)

Written explanations (56)

Supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products (A8-0039/2019 - Luis de Grandes Pascual) NL

Onze delegatie is ingenomen met de inspanningen die worden geleverd om meer flexibiliteit te voorzien voor Europese producenten van generieke geneesmiddelen. De snelle toegang tot generieke geneesmiddelen in Europa komt onze patiënten enkel ten goede door meer democratische prijzen, zo ook een betere toegankelijkheid tot zorg.Voor de N-VA is het echter uitermate belangrijk dat deze inspanningen de investeringen in innovatie en onderzoek niet in het gedrang brengen. Ook op farmaceutisch vlak excelleert Europa maar vooral ook België immers als kenniseconomie. De bescherming van het intellectueel eigendomsrecht staat hierbij centraal en moet daarom te allen tijde worden gevrijwaard.
2016/11/22
Exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions and retransmissions of television and radio programmes (A8-0378/2017 - Pavel Svoboda) NL

Het beperktere toepassingsgebied van het land-van-oorsprongsbeginsel in artikel 3 is een stap in de goede richting. Desalniettemin brengt dit nog steeds een verdere beperking van het gegeven van de belangrijke exclusieve rechten met zich mee. Zo wordt de territorialiteit van het auteursrecht in de EU opnieuw aangevallen, met schadelijke gevolgen voor onze Vlaamse audiovisuele sector.Nochtans speelt deze sector een grote rol bij de vorming van onze taal en cultuur. Bepaalde auteursrechtelijk beschermde inhoud wordt in andere landen soms geblokkeerd om de waarde van die werken in verschillende markten te beschermen. Een onvoorwaardelijke universele toegang tot series of andere producties zou de financiering ervan in het gedrang brengen.Wij wijzen er in dat kader ook op dat de territorialiteit van het auteursrecht mede beïnvloed wordt door andere EU-wetgeving zoals het mededingingsrecht en de mogelijke uitbreiding van het toepassingsgebied van de wetgeving over geoblocking met (non-)audiovisuele auteursrechtelijke content na de geplande herziening.Rekening houdend met bovenstaande argumenten hebben wij besloten om tegen deze wetgeving te stemmen.
2016/11/22
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) NL

Voor N-VA is deze wetgeving een gemiste kans om het auteursrecht aan te passen aan de 21ste eeuw. De wetgeving is onduidelijk en schiet haar doel – eerlijke vergoedingen voor auteurs en artiesten – voorbij. In plaats daarvan wordt het vrije internet in gevaar gebracht.N-VA is tegen verplichte filter- en monitorsystemen. Computerprogramma’s kunnen geen culturele oordelen vellen, rekening houden met nuances of context. Ze kunnen geen memes begrijpen en parodieën detecteren.Met een nieuw uitgeversrecht wordt een drempel ingevoerd om laagdrempelig toegang te hebben tot bronnen, media, feiten en nieuws. Wie de toegang tot informatie op het internet wil beperken, kan niet op onze steun rekenen.Bovendien vrezen wij dat onze Europese innovatieve onlineondernemers de boeken zullen moeten toedoen want het betalen van een uitgeversrecht en dure filtersoftware kunnen zij niet bolwerken.Om deze redenen heeft N-VA dan ook tegen deze nieuwe regels gestemd.
2016/11/22
Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) (A8-0470/2018 - Pascal Arimont) NL

De Europese meerwaarde voor Europese territoriale samenwerking ligt voor de hand. Grensregio’s zijn de verbindende schakels van Europa en een gerichte ondersteuning kan bijkomende voordelen opleveren die onbenut zouden blijven indien de EU zich niet systematisch zou richten op dit potentieel. Het voorstel van de Europese Commissie om dit onderdeel van het cohesiebeleid voor de toekomstige planningsperiode van 2021 tot 2027 uit te breiden met een component voor interregionale innovatieve investeringen is een nieuwigheid die de Europarlementsleden van de N-VA zeer waarderen. Het zou grensoverschrijdende samenwerking binnen Europa nog meer betekenis kunnen geven. De tekst die voorligt neemt het evenwel niet op voor deze component en stelt deze verandering structureel achter op de reeds bestaande voorzieningen. De Europarlementsleden van de N-VA kunnen daarom niet instemmen met de hele tekst en hebben zich dus onthouden van stemming.
2016/11/22
Mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A8-0414/2018 - Matthijs van Miltenburg) NL

De N-VA is voorstander van het onderliggende principe van het mechanisme om een eind te maken aan een aantal bestaande belemmeringen die de uitvoering van een gezamenlijk grensoverschrijdend project tussen de lidstaten bemoeilijken.Voor onze delegatie wordt het vrijwillige karakter van het mechanisme echter niet duidelijk genoeg onderstreept. Bovendien leidt de verplichte oprichting van regionale en nationale coördinatiepunten tot zeer ernstige bezorgdheden rond subsidiariteit en de aantasting van de bevoegdheidsverdeling in België. Zo kan de vraag gesteld worden welke bevoegdheden de coördinatiepunten hebben ten opzichte van nationaal/gewestelijk recht, administratieve structuren en wettelijke systemen.De omslachtige procedure voor de oprichting van het mechanisme en de coördinatiepunten kan eveneens leiden tot extra administratieve lasten. Rekening houdend met bovenstaande punten heeft onze delegatie besloten zich te onthouden.
2016/11/22
2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0467/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda) NL

De N-VA-delegatie deelt de zorg voor behoorlijk bestuur en een harmonieus samenleven van de verschillende groepen in Bosnië en Herzegovina. Vanuit onze ervaring met de Belgische staatkundige ontwikkeling hebben wij oog voor het feit dat dergelijke doeleinden slechts duurzaam tot stand komen als ze niet opgelegd worden maar gedragen worden door de onderscheiden bevolkingsgroepen. Dit kan leiden tot een bestel waarin de deelgebieden voor hun inwoners het niveau vormen dat het best overeenkomt met hun respectieve beleidspreferenties, eerder dan het overkoepelende staatsniveau. Omdat deze optiek in dit verslag ontbreekt, hebben wij tegen gestemd.
2016/11/22
The state of the debate on the Future of Europe (A8-0427/2018 - Ramón Jáuregui Atondo) NL

De N-VA wil een Europese Unie van eenheid in verscheidenheid, een confederaal Europa waarin de lidstaten samen beslissen wat ze samen doen, niet omdat ze moeten maar omdat ze dat willen. We bepleiten een haalbare en gedragen Europese samenwerking, die geworteld is bij de burgers en ten dienste staat van de lidstaten. Wij willen een EU die realistische doelstellingen nastreeft, overbodige regeldruk tegengaat, eerst uitvoert wat reeds beslist is alvorens nieuwe wetgeving voor te stellen, en focust op beleidsdomeinen die meerwaarde bieden. Daarbij moeten wetgeving en beleid zo dicht mogelijk bij de burger worden gemaakt en uitgevoerd en moet de positie van de nationale en deelstaatparlementen in de EU-besluitvorming verstevigd worden. We willen een slanke Europese begroting die strategisch inzet op de uitdagingen van de toekomst en op de sectoren die grote toegevoegde waarde creëren, en wijzen elke nieuwe belasting om de EU te financieren af. Omdat verscheidene voorstellen in dit verslag ingaan tegen onze bovengeschetste visie op de toekomst van Europa, heeft de N-VA-delegatie tegen gestemd.
2016/11/22
Streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (A8-0015/2019 - Dominique Riquet) NL

Het doel van het voorstel, het voorkomen van vertragingen als gevolg van vergunningsprocedures, en het zonder vertraging, uiterlijk 2030, toepassen van het TEN-T-netwerk, wordt positief onthaald. Helaas is de manier waarop dit moet worden bereikt, voor de meeste lidstaten, en ook voor Vlaanderen, problematisch.Zo is het toepassingsgebied te uitgebreid: het dossier kan worden toegepast op het hele TEN-T. Voor Vlaanderen ligt er enkel meerwaarde in grensoverschrijdende projecten. Het grootste struikelblok is echter de verplichting om "één loket" op te richten, wat in een Belgische context onwerkbaar is. Deze "enige bevoegde instantie" zal zich bezighouden met alle vergunningsprocedures en is als enige bevoegd om het project/kaderbesluit voor het project vast te stellen. Welke gevolgen dit systeem qua financiering en werkdruk voor lokale en regionale autoriteiten heeft, is onvoldoende in kaart gebracht.Daaruit voortvloeiend leeft de vraag naar de verenigbaarheid met het subsidiariteitsbeginsel. De invoering van een geïntegreerde vergunningsprocedure houdt immers een beperking in van de nationale bevoegdheid om instanties en procedures te structureren en te organiseren. Tot slot is het niet duidelijk hoe dit voorstel zich verhoudt tot het Vlaams decreet complexe projecten. Om deze redenen heeft de N-VA zich tegen het verslag uitgesproken.
2016/11/22
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A8-0180/2018 - Elisabetta Gardini) NL

Het akkoord dat werd bereikt tussen de Raad en het Parlement, heeft de oorspronkelijke Commissietekst verbeterd en een aantal heikele punten weggewerkt.Het subsidiariteitsbeginsel wordt gerespecteerd. De verantwoordelijkheid voor civiele bescherming blijft 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 er solidariteit speelt tussen de lidstaten bij grote rampen. De nieuwe rescEU kan als laatste redmiddel worden ingezet, wanneer de capaciteit bij de lidstaten zelf en de capaciteit in de bestaande Europese pool ontoereikend zijn.Ook de budgetkwestie kreeg een gepaste oplossing: rescEU wordt deels gefinancierd door herschikkingen.Het resultaat is evenwichtig. Daarom heeft de N-VA het gesteund.
2016/11/22
Minimum requirements for water reuse (A8-0044/2019 - Simona Bonafè) NL

Water is een kostbaar goed. We moeten er uiterst zorgvuldig mee omspringen. De aanhoudende droogte tijdens de voorbije zomers toont aan dat waterschaarste ook een enorme uitdaging is voor Vlaanderen. Op 10 februari liet de Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij weten dat de grondwaterstanden weliswaar op heel wat plaatsen in Vlaanderen gestegen zijn, maar nog steeds onvoldoende.Hergebruik van water is een belangrijk deel van de oplossing. De N-VA steunt voluit de omschakeling naar een kringloopeconomie, waarbij grondstoffen zo efficiënt mogelijk worden gebruikt en in de kringloop gehouden. Waterhergebruik sluit hier naadloos bij aan. Het potentieel van waterhergebruik is groot en levert winst op voor landbouw, milieu en economie! Volgens de effectbeoordeling van de Commissie ligt het potentieel voor waterhergebruik tegen 2025 op ongeveer 6,6 miljard m3, vergeleken met de huidige 1 miljard per jaar.Europese afspraken moeten een garantie bieden dat het teruggewonnen water veilig kan worden gebruikt voor irrigatie, en zorgen voor een gelijk speelveld.
2016/11/22
Programme for single market, competitiveness of enterprises and European statistics (A8-0052/2019 - Nicola Danti) NL

Voor de N-VA is de interne markt de hoeksteen van de Europese samenwerking. Een goed werkende interne markt draagt onder meer bij tot economische groei en banen, een grotere markt voor Europese bedrijven, lagere prijzen en meer keuze voor consumenten.Helaas is het volledige potentieel van de interne markt nog niet benut. Op vele vlakken kunnen extra inspanningen geleverd worden. Een eengemaakte digitale markt, bijvoorbeeld, kan tot 415 miljard euro per jaar bijdragen aan de Europese economie.Het internemarktprogramma reflecteert deze bezorgdheid. De N-VA steunt dan ook het opzet van het programma om de doeltreffendheid van de interne markt op een aantal vlakken te verbeteren. Extra inspanningen op het vlak van markttoezicht en productveiligheid, maar ook rond consumentenbescherming en de correcte implementatie en handhaving van bestaande wetgeving, zijn dan ook welkom.De N-VA stelt zich wel vragen bij de verhoging van de financiële middelen van 4 naar 6 miljard euro. Voor onze delegatie ontbreekt een concrete en beredeneerde argumentatie voor deze budgettoename, waardoor deze ingreep ogenschijnlijk disproportioneel is.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU Citizenship (A8-0041/2019 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) NL

De N-VA-delegatie aanvaardt dat bepaalde rechten en plichten verbonden kunnen zijn aan het burgerschap van de EU voor zover dat laatste niet op zichzelf staat maar verkregen wordt via het bezit van de nationaliteit van een lidstaat. In tegenstelling tot een suggestie in dit verslag, dient de toegang tot de nationaliteit van een lidstaat voor ons uitsluitend een nationale en niet een door Unierecht mee bepaalde bevoegdheid te blijven.De voorstellen betreffende transnationale lijsten en het Spitzenkandidatenproces horen volgens ons niet thuis in het toepassingsveld van het EU-burgerschap. Hetzelfde geldt voor de sociale zekerheid. De N-VA wil dat lidstaten zelf kunnen beslissen over de toegangsvoorwaarden van de sociale zekerheid. Er moet eerst worden bijgedragen vooraleer er gebruik van kan worden gemaakt. Voorts missen wij in dit verslag de notie dat een gelaagd burgerschap ook een betere eerbiediging van politieke rechten op het infra-lidstatelijke niveau, zoals voor de Catalanen, moet inhouden.Ten slotte wensen wij het subsidiariteitsbeginsel aan te houden voor het bepalen van officiële feestdagen in de lidstaten en daarbij geven wij de voorkeur aan 11 juli als officiële feestdag voor alle Vlamingen boven 9 mei. Om al deze redenen stemden wij tegen dit verslag.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning enhanced cooperation (A8-0038/2019 - Alain Lamassoure) NL

In de N-VA-visie op Europa moet Vlaanderen nauwere samenwerkingen met bepaalde EU-lidstaten, in het bijzonder de noordelijke landen, of binnen de Benelux vorm kunnen geven. Wij verwelkomen dan ook de aanbeveling van dit verslag om in de volgende verdragsherziening de mogelijkheid op te nemen om deelstaten of regio’s een rol te laten spelen in nauwere samenwerking op beleidsterreinen die tot hun bevoegdheid behoren. Hetzelfde geldt voor de voorgestelde steviger betrokkenheid van deelstaatparlementen bij de democratische controle op de nauwere samenwerking inzake gedeelde bevoegdheden. De N-VA-delegatie heeft dan ook voor dit verslag gestemd.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission (A8-0033/2019 - Mercedes Bresso) NL

De N-VA-delegatie kan achter het merendeel van de conclusies en aanbevelingen van dit verslag staan, zoals meer toezicht van de nationale en regionale parlementen op hun regeringen wanneer deze Europese zaken behartigen en EU-wetgeving uitvoeren, de uitbreiding van de bevoegdheid van het Europees Parlement inzake begrotingscontrole, het betreuren van de flitsbenoeming van dhr. Selmayr en de vraag naar een herziening van de administratieve procedures voor de aanstelling van de secretaris-generaal en andere topambtenaren van de Commissie, rekening houdend met maximale transparantie en gelijke kansen.Andere elementen van dit verslag, zoals de nadruk op het Spitzenkandidatenproces en de bewering dat de meerlagige toewijzing van de bevoegdheden aan de uitvoerende macht op Europees, nationaal en regionaal niveau de controle over de Commissie door het Europees Parlement bemoeilijkt, kunnen wij daarentegen niet steunen. Ingevolge deze gemengde beoordeling, hebben wij ons bij de stemming onthouden.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the EU institutional framework (A8-0051/2019 - Barbara Spinelli) NL

De N-VA-delegatie stemde tegen dit verslag, waarvan het ontwerp op uiterst linkse flessen was getrokken, omdat het ingaat tegen twee essentiële beginselen die wij hoog achten.Vooreerst het beginsel van de bevoegdheidstoedeling krachtens hetwelk de EU handelt binnen de grenzen van de bevoegdheden die haar door de lidstaten in de Verdragen zijn toegedeeld. Het toepassingsgebied van het Handvest dient voor de lidstaten bijgevolg uitsluitend te gelden wanneer zij Unierecht ten uitvoer brengen en niet bij de uitoefening van hun exclusieve bevoegdheden. Voor de N-VA mag het Handvest niet misbruikt worden om een uniform sociaal beleid op te dringen en moeten de lidstaten zelf kunnen blijven beslissen over de toegangsvoorwaarden van de sociale zekerheid.Ten tweede het beginsel van de scheiding der machten: de wetgever bepaalt de regels en de rechter past ze toe met respect voor de oorspronkelijke bedoeling van de wetgever of verdragspartijen. Het voorstel voor een bijkomende beroepsprocedure voor het Europees Hof voor de rechten van de mens doet vrezen voor een jurisprudentie die de bepalingen van het Handvest dynamisch interpreteert en gaat overvleugelen. Voor de N-VA dienen amenderingen evenwel door de verdragspartijen en niet door een "gouvernement des juges" te gebeuren.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the cross-border Healthcare Directive (A8-0046/2019 - Ivo Belet) NL

De richtlijn patiëntenmobiliteit (2011) maakte een einde aan de jarenlange juridische onzekerheid voor patiënten in Europa en dat is positief. De N-VA heeft de richtlijn van bij het begin gesteund.De voorliggende tekst evalueert de tenuitvoerlegging en bevat zeker positieve punten. Zo vraagt het probleem van zeldzame ziekten inderdaad om een Europese aanpak. Ook het uitwisselen van beste praktijken tussen grensregio’s en duidelijke informatie voor patiënten zijn essentieel. Om deze redenen steunt de N-VA het verslag.Toch plaatsen we kanttekeningen bij de tekst. De N-VA is niet gewonnen voor een uitbreiding van de richtlijn naar vaccinatieprogramma’s. Wij willen vaccinatie zoveel mogelijk promoten, maar het kan niet de bedoeling zijn dat patiënten in de EU op zoek gaan naar de beste vaccinatievoorwaarden. Ook de vraag naar een ruimer budget in het kader van het MFK steunen we niet. De N-VA wil dat het gezondheidsprogramma zich net beter concentreert op de vlakken waar het een Europese toegevoegde waarde oplevert. Verder bevat het verslag een aantal nobele doelen, maar ontbreekt het soms aan realiteitszin. Inzake de mobiliteit van gezondheidswerkers is en blijft talenkennis fundamenteel voor de kwaliteit en de veiligheid van de zorg in het belang van de patiënt.
2016/11/22
Amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0462/2018 - Richard Corbett) NL

De N-VA-delegatie is voorstander van grotere transparantie van de werkzaamheden van Europarlementsleden en steunde dan ook dit positieve element van dit verslag. Anderzijds waren wij resoluut gekant tegen amendementen van de drie traditionele fracties om hun macht in het Europees Parlement te bestendigen, niettegenstaande dat hun electoraal gewicht en politieke representativiteit gevoelig afkalven. Het is tekenend dat socialisten en liberalen er geen graten in zagen om deze voorstellen samen met een Europarlementslid van de partij van Viktor Orban in te dienen. Wij zijn verheugd dat deze aanslag op het politiek pluralisme, die de legitimiteit van het Europees Parlement en het draagvlak voor de EU bij de burgers nog verder ondergraven zou hebben, werd weggestemd. De politieke partijen dienen de steun voor de eigen Europese beleidsvisie immers te verwerven door het overtuigen van de burgers onder meer in de verkiezingscampagne, en niet door slinkse zelfbedieningsmanoeuvres achteraf.
2016/11/22
Differentiated integration (A8-0402/2018 - Pascal Durand) NL

De N-VA-delegatie staat voor een EU die niet van bovenaf wordt opgelegd, maar groeit van onderuit. Wij kiezen voor een confederaal Europa waarin de lidstaten samen beslissen wat ze samen doen, niet omdat ze moeten maar omdat ze dat willen. Omdat ze daar beter van worden. De lidstaten staan enkel bevoegdheden af aan de EU als zij daarin een meerwaarde zien. Als we de duurzaamheid van de EU op lange termijn willen garanderen, dan moeten we het eens zijn over gezamenlijke doelstellingen die alle lidstaten bereiken, zonder uitzondering.Een Europa met meerdere snelheden, waarbij de lidstaten dezelfde doelstellingen moeten bereiken maar op eigen tempo, is onder bepaalde voorwaarden wel mogelijk. Anderzijds past de N-VA voor een Europe à la carte. Wij zijn evenmin voorstander van een veralgemeende toepassing van de passerelleclausule en betreuren dat het voorstel uit het ontwerpverslag om regio’s toe te staan deel te nemen aan nauwere samenwerking, is weggevallen. Om deze redenen heeft de N-VA-delegatie zich onthouden van stemming over dit verslag.
2016/11/22
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) (A8-0445/2018 - Maria Arena) NL

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 N-VA-leden van het Parlement hebben dan ook tegen de verdere uitbreiding en de versoepeling van de toegangsvoorwaarden van dit fonds voor de periode 2021-2027 gestemd.Globalisering is onvermijdelijk en gaat hand in hand met de opening van nieuwe markten, internationale concurrentie, economische groei en banencreatie die het banenverlies in minder competitieve sectoren overtreft. Er is dus vooral behoefte aan structurele hervormingen om te kunnen aansluiten met duurzame economische groei. Dit vereist economisch maatwerk in combinatie met een aangepast sociaal beleid, waarvoor – eveneens in lijn met de Verdragen – de lidstaten als eerste en meest gepaste overheid bevoegd zijn.
2016/11/22
Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) (A8-0470/2018 - Pascal Arimont) NL

De Europese meerwaarde voor Europese territoriale samenwerking ligt voor de hand. Grensregio’s zijn de verbindende schakels van Europa, en een gerichte ondersteuning kan bijkomende voordelen opleveren die onbenut zouden blijven indien de EU zich niet systematisch zou richten op dit potentieel.Het voorstel van de Europese Commissie om dit onderdeel van het cohesiebeleid voor de toekomstige planningsperiode van 2021 tot 2027 uit te breiden met een component voor interregionale innovatieve investeringen, is een nieuwigheid die de N-VA-leden van het Parlement zeer waarderen. Het zou grensoverschrijdende samenwerking binnen Europa nog meer betekenis kunnen geven. De tekst die voorligt neemt het evenwel niet op voor deze component en stelt deze verandering structureel achter op de reeds bestaande voorzieningen.De N-VA-leden van het Parlement kunnen daarom niet instemmen met de gehele tekst en hebben zich dus onthouden.
2016/11/22
Assessing how the EU budget is used for public sector reform (A8-0378/2018 - Brian Hayes) NL

Hoewel de Europese Unie op het vlak van hervorming van de publieke sector geen enkele bevoegdheid heeft wanneer het over de deugdelijke administratieve werking van de lidstaten gaat, is dit natuurlijk wel een onderwerp dat ook de Unie aangaat. Voor de goede besteding van Europese middelen is immers een efficiënte en effectieve publieke sector in de lidstaten van doorslaggevend belang. Zo blijken bijvoorbeeld uitgaven op het vlak van cohesiebeleid om tal van redenen die verband houden met de bestuurlijke administratie van de lidstaten onvoldoende presterend.De N-VA-leden van het Europees Parlement hebben voor deze tekst gestemd en steunen de talrijke suggesties om de publieke sector te hervormen en een beter bestuur te bewerkstelligen. De N-VA plaatst enig voorbehoud bij het pleidooi in de tekst voor een grotere rol van het steunprogramma voor hervormingen en bij de verwerping van de verlaging van de cohesiebegroting voor de volgende programmeringsperiode zoals door de Commissie is voorgesteld. Met die stellingen kunnen de N-VA-leden van het Europees Parlement niet akkoord gaan.
2016/11/22
New general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2019 - all sections NL

Dit voorstel is het eindresultaat van de onderhandelingen tussen het Europees Parlement en de Raad. In het laatste stadium van de gesprekken tussen beiden werd een aantal goede beslissingen genomen, zoals de verhoging van de uitgaven voor Erasmus+ en voor het Europees onderzoeksprogramma Horizon 2020, twee programma’s waarvan de Europese toegevoegde waarde niet wordt betwist.Ook op andere vlakken werden bijkomende uitgaven begroot die beantwoorden aan de nieuwe uitdagingen van de EU. Zo is er ruimte gemaakt voor een verdere uitbouw van Frontex, het Europees grenswachtagentschap, en wordt er ook financiering uitgetrokken voor andere agentschappen en fondsen die het migratiebeheer en de veiligheid moeten versterken. De EP-leden van de N-VA steunen al deze maatregelen.Daarnaast zijn er ook uitgaven begroot waar de N-VA niet achter staat. De EP-leden van de N-VA zijn tegen de verhoging van de financiering voor het Jeugdwerkgelegenheidsinitiatief.De N-VA dringt erop aan alle programma’s te evalueren op hun deugdelijkheid op het vlak van Europese toegevoegde waarde en te schrappen wanneer uitgaven in Europees verband te weinig meerwaarde opleveren. De N-VA is het niet eens met het principe dat nieuwe uitgaven nieuwe middelen vereisen. De EP-leden van de N-VA hebben dan ook tegen het begrotingsvoorstel voor 2019 gestemd.
2016/11/22
Establishing the European Defence Fund (A8-0412/2018 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) NL

Vandaag stemde de volledige N-VA-delegatie voor de oprichting van een Europees Defensiefonds. Al jaren werken de Europese lidstaten nauwer samen wanneer het gaat over de aankopen van nieuw materieel. Met dit fonds wordt de volgende stap genomen voor een efficiëntere Europese defensie. De Europese burgers vragen om een veiligere samenleving. Een robuuste en efficiënte defensie kan hiertoe bijdragen. Door de lidstaten samen te laten werken bij de ontwikkeling van nieuwe systemen kunnen duplicatiekosten vermeden worden en wordt belastinggeld beter gespendeerd.De N-VA-delegatie heeft erover gewaakt dat er een ethische screening wordt ingevoerd om de financiële steun voor de projecten te rechtvaardigen zonder te verzaken aan de rechtszekerheid van de deelnemers zodra ze in een project stappen. De N-VA-delegatie steunt in overeenstemming met nationale afspraken het verbod op zogenaamde "killer robots" of geautomatiseerde wapens zonder menselijke interventie. Nationale en internationale rechtsregels moeten te allen tijde gerespecteerd worden. Daarom vraagt de delegatie om een strikte interpretatie van alle rechtsregels en niet enkel in specifieke gevallen zoals bij potentiële fraude.
2016/11/22
Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement (A8-0358/2018 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas, Janusz Lewandowski, Gérard Deprez) NL

In dit tussentijds verslag is het standpunt van het Europees Parlement geformuleerd ten aanzien van het volgende meerjarige financiële kader en wordt voorgesteld om meer dan 1300 miljard euro uit te geven in de periode van 2021 tot 2027. Dat is bijna 200 miljard euro meer dan wat de Europese Commissie vraagt.In tegenstelling tot de Commissie wil het Europees Parlement liever niet dat de traditionele uitgaven op vlak van het Gemeenschappelijk Landbouwbeleid en het Cohesiebeleid worden gewijzigd.Uiteraard stemmen de N-VA-parlementsleden in met de vraag naar meer begrotingsruimteruimte op gebied van veiligheid en migratie (zoals de uitbreiding van Frontex) en naar bijkomende middelen voor EU-projecten als Erasmus+ en Horizon Europe (het Europees onderzoeksprogramma).Het is voor de N-VA evenwel onbegrijpelijk dat er nergens in de tekst sprake is van besparingen terwijl met het Verenigd Koninkrijk toch één van de grootste nettobetalers de EU verlaat.In plaats van om steeds meer uitgaven te vragen, zoals het Parlement doet, zou de EU in domeinen waar ze overbodig blijkt en programma’s achterhaald zijn, de geldkraan beter dichtdraaien. De N-VA-parlementsleden hebben dan ook tegen dit tussentijds verslag gestemd.
2016/11/22
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) NL

De N-VA-delegatie heeft vandaag voor het verslag over meer energie-efficiëntie in de Europese Unie gestemd. De N-VA zal blijven pleiten voor een ambitieus, maar ook realistisch klimaat- en energiebeleid. De betaalbaarheid blijft een grote bron van zorg voor de delegatie.Het grootste potentieel om ons energieverbruik te vergroenen ligt in een lager energieverbruik. De goedkoopste en groenste kilowattuur is namelijk de kilowattuur die we niet gebruiken. Energie-efficiëntie is de hoeksteen van het energiebeleid van de N-VA. Door betere isolatie van onze gebouwen, efficiënte productieprocessen en innovatieve mobiliteit kunnen we onze energievraag reduceren.De doelstellingen die in dit verslag voor 2030 gesteld worden zijn erg ambitieus. Onze delegatie waarschuwt dat we de betaalbaarheid van het systeem moeten bewaken. De energierekening moet naar beneden, niet naar boven. Voor de delegatie is het belangrijk dat de lidstaten de vrijheid krijgen om een eigen energiebeleid te voeren. De doelstellingen maken deel uit van de bestrijding van de klimaatsveranderingen in het kader van het klimaatakkoord van Parijs.
2016/11/22
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) NL

De N-VA-delegatie heeft vandaag voor het voorstel over hernieuwbare energie gestemd. De delegatie onderschrijft de doelstelling voor 2030 die integraal deel uitmaakt van de aanpak van klimaatsverandering met oog op het halen van de klimaatakkoorden van Parijs. Om dit beleid te laten slagen mogen we echter niet de belangen van onze burgers en bedrijven uit het oog verliezen. De maatregelen moeten betaalbaar zijn en moeten resultaten opleveren. Daarom pleit de delegatie voor een ambitieus, maar realistisch energiebeleid. Dit moet gebeuren binnen een Europese context, maar ook bij onze buitenlandse partners moeten we gelijkaardige inspanningen vragen. De EU is verantwoordelijk voor minder dan 10% van de mondiale uitstoot van broeikasgassen. De EU mag zich niet laten wegconcurreren door onrealistisch hoge doelstellingen. Hier bewijzen we niemand een gunst mee en zeker niet onze burgers aan wie we verantwoording verschuldigd zijn.
2016/11/22
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) NL

Voor N-VA is dit een gemiste kans om het auteursrecht aan te passen aan de 21ste eeuw. De rijkdom van het internet wordt beknot en innovatieve start-ups worden getroffen.Door de invoering van een linkbelasting bijvoorbeeld, waarbij persuitgevers een vergoeding kunnen aanrekenen aan onlinenieuwsverzamelaars. Nieuwsverzamelaars zullen minder of geen artikelen meer aanbieden en de consument zal minder gemakkelijk toegang krijgen tot informatie die anders onder de radar blijft.N-VA is teleurgesteld dat er geen Europese panoramavrijheid wordt ingevoerd en dat bedrijven die aan de slag willen met legaal verkregen data een auteursrechtelijke inbreuk begaan.Eerlijke vergoedingen voor artiesten/auteurs zijn voor ons essentieel. Een automatische filtering van het internet is dan weer een brug te ver. Wij hebben tegen elk voorstel gestemd dat hiervoor pleit. Het standpunt van het EP is op dat vlak evenwichtiger. Platforms kunnen hun verantwoordelijkheid om rechthebbenden correct uit te betalen niet meer ontlopen. Licenties tussen platforms en rechthebbenden dekken ook uploads door gebruikers. Tegelijkertijd wordt het automatisch wegfilteren van legale werken of bv. parodieën en memes nu verhinderd. Voor micro- en kleine ondernemingen wordt bovendien een uitzondering voorzien.Helaas blijven er te veel bezorgdheden bestaan. Wij zagen ons genoodzaakt tegen het standpunt van het EP te stemmen.
2016/11/22
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) NL

Voor de N-VA is het cruciaal het auteursrecht aan te passen aan de 21ste eeuw en artiesten moeten absoluut een eerlijke vergoeding krijgen voor hun werk. Maar de tekst die op tafel ligt, is verwarrend en ingewikkeld en leidt tot verschillende interpretaties. Geen toonbeeld van goede wetgeving.Daarnaast dreigt het voorstel onze burgers en kmo’s hard te treffen. Een bijkomend uitgeversrecht lijkt ons geen goed idee. Burgers zullen minder makkelijk toegang krijgen tot nieuws en bovendien kunnen kleine startups dit niet betalen.Kmo’s moeten ook een duur systeem installeren, dat content monitort en filtert: wéér een zware kost. Onze delegatie stelt zich ook ernstige vragen of een computerprogramma wel rekening kan houden met noodzakelijke nuances of een welbepaalde context. Een parodie, meme of cartoon kan op die manier zomaar van het internet verdwijnen. De N-VA vreest dat Europa met deze tekst de intellectuele rijkdom van het internet drastisch zal beperken.De N-VA nam mee het initiatief om bezwaar aan te tekenen tegen de start van de interinstitutionele onderhandelingen en vraagt dus om de tekst nog te kunnen wijzigen.
2016/11/22
Reform of the electoral law of the European Union (A8-0248/2018 - Jo Leinen, Danuta Maria Hübner) NL

De N-VA-delegatie stemt tegen het verslag over de hervorming van de EU-kieswet, omdat wij het fundamenteel oneens zijn met de bepaling inzake een verplichte kiesdrempel in bepaalde lidstaten, die b.v. in Spanje de uitdrukking van de volkswil in deelstaten bemoeilijkt. Wij keren ons ook tegen de hypocrisie die de twee grootste traditionele fracties hier aan de dag leggen. Terwijl het Europees Parlement de richtsnoeren inzake verkiezingen van de Venetiëcommissie vaak tegenstelt aan derde landen, treedt het zelf de richtsnoer dat fundamentele elementen van de kieswet minder dan één jaar vóór de verkiezingen niet gewijzigd zouden mogen worden, met de voeten door de aanvaarding van een bepaling die de lidstaten toelaat om voor de eerstvolgende Europese verkiezingen vrijwillig een kiesdrempel in te stellen. Temeer daar deze bepaling specifiek gericht is op het omzeilen van de rechtspraak ter zake van het grondwettelijk hof van een welbepaalde lidstaat.
2016/11/22
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning national Parliaments (A8-0127/2018 - Paulo Rangel) NL

Omdat dit verslag zich strikt houdt aan de bestaande verdragsbepalingen, worden er geen extra bindende rode of groene kaarten in het kader van de subsidiariteitscontrole door de nationale parlementen voorgesteld. Toch beschouwt de N-VA-delegatie dit verslag als een stap in de goede richting van een effectievere betrokkenheid van de nationale parlementen bij het EU-besluitvormingsproces en van een sterkere erkenning van het politiek pluralisme. De N-VA-delegatie hecht er sterk aan dat ook deelstaatparlementen met wetgevende bevoegdheid ten volle bij de hier behandelde procedures en samenwerking worden betrokken. Zij wijst hierbij op het voorbeeld van België, dat bij de ondertekening van het Verdrag van Lissabon een verklaring heeft afgelegd, die aangeeft dat de parlementen van zijn deelstaten, in functie van de bevoegdheden die zij en de EU uitoefenen, optreden als componenten van het nationaal parlementair stelsel.
2016/11/22
Fixing the period for the ninth election of representatives to the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A8-0145/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner) NL

De N-VA-delegatie onthoudt zich van stemming over het verslag-Hübner omdat zij enerzijds wel akkoord kan gaan met de voorgestelde verkiezingsperiode, maar anderzijds gekant is tegen de verwijzing naar de resolutie van het Europees Parlement van 11 november 2015 over de hervorming van de EU-kieswet, en met name tegen de daarin vervatte ondersteuning van een verplichte drempel van 3 % tot 5 % in bepaalde lidstaten.
2016/11/22
Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (A8-0373/2017 - Mercedes Bresso, Rainer Wieland) NL

De N-VA-delegatie stemt tegen het verslag over het statuut en de financiering van Europese politieke partijen en stichtingen, omdat dit verslag enige hypocrisie niet ontzegd kan worden. Het wordt voorgesteld als regelgeving die een correcter gebruik van publieke middelen door Europese politieke partijen en stichtingen verzekert, een doelstelling die de N-VA ten volle deelt. Het eigenlijke resultaat van dit verslag komt evenwel neer op een financiële bevoordeling van de traditionele Europese politieke partijen door het gecombineerde effect van de wijziging van de verdeelsleutel van de EU-subsidiëring van Europese politieke partijen en stichtingen en van de vermindering van de medefinancieringsdrempel, waardoor de eigen inbreng van Europese politieke partijen vermindert ten voordele van meer middelen uit de EU-begroting. De N-VA is daarentegen van mening dat de financiering van politieke partijen en stichtingen niet via de Europese begroting dient te gebeuren. Iedere lidstaat biedt reeds ondersteuning voor bestaande partijen en nieuwkomers. Dat moet volstaan. Verder protesteert de N-VA-delegatie met haar tegenstem tegen de ondemocratische weigering om in de plenaire vergadering te stemmen over de terechte amendementen op dit verslag.
2016/11/22
Energy performance of buildings (A8-0314/2017 - Bendt Bendtsen) NL

De N-VA-delegatie heeft vandaag voor het verslag over de energieprestatie van gebouwen gestemd. Energie-efficiëntie is steeds het uitgangspunt geweest van de N-VA in het energiedebat. Het goedkoopste kilowattuur is het uur dat niet gebruikt wordt. Deze nieuwe richtlijn past perfect bij deze opzet. De verouderde gebouwen in Europa slorpen nog steeds 40 % van de energie op. Een degelijke aanpak is daarom noodzakelijk.In de richtlijn wordt de nodige vrijheid gegeven aan de lidstaten om tot 2050 een langetermijnvisie uit te werken. In dit akkoord wordt de beslissingsmacht van de lidstaten voldoende gerespecteerd om de werking van de eigen energiemarkt in te richten. Ook de nieuwe regels rond laadpalen voor elektrische auto’s zijn ambitieus, maar realistisch.
2016/11/22
Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0138/2018 - Marc Joulaud) NL

De N-VA-delegatie erkent het belang van een goede relatie tussen het cohesiebeleid, de garantie op een investeringsvriendelijk klimaat en de effectieve en goede benutting van fondsen.Wij scharen ons ook achter alle inspanningen die moeten leiden tot een vereenvoudigd cohesiebeleid. Onze delegatie vindt echter dat zaken zoals werkgelegenheid, jongerenwerkloosheid, cultuur en onderwijs een aanpak op nationaal of regionaal niveau vereisen.Elke verwijzing naar het jongerenwerkgelegenheidsinitiatief kunnen wij niet steunen. We stellen ons bovendien ook vragen bij de toegevoegde waarde van een Europees solidariteitskorps. Tot slot betreuren wij het dat het verslag zich teleurstellend uitlaat over mogelijke bezuinigingen op het vlak van cohesiebeleid maar wel oproept tot een ambitieuze begroting.
2016/11/22
Objection to Commission delegated regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 as regards the Union list of projects of common interest (B8-0136/2018) NL

De N-VA-delegatie heeft vandaag tegen het bezwaar gestemd. Als N-VA erkennen we het belang van decarbonisering van onze economie en energieproductie. Dit is echter een langetermijndoelstelling. We moeten ambitieuze maar realistische doelstellingen vooropstellen. Het bezwaar voldoet niet aan die voorwaarde.Samen met de overgang naar CO2-neutraliteit kiezen lidstaten ervoor hun energieproductie uit kernenergie af te bouwen. Het vervangen van kerncentrales door hernieuwbare productie, en tegelijk industriële en andere processen CO2-neutraal maken, heeft tijd nodig en is erg duur. Daarom is een tussenperiode, waarin teruggevallen wordt op bijvoorbeeld gascentrales voor het opwekken van elektriciteit, onontbeerlijk. Een van de doelstellingen van de energie-unie is bevoorradingszekerheid.Voor de N-VA-delegatie is het evident dat Europese middelen kunnen worden aangewend om de energiezekerheid te garanderen. Een verbod op investeringen in energiecentrales of projecten met een (beperkte) CO2-uitstoot vinden we dan ook niet opportuun, omdat dit voorbijgaat aan de realiteit en een bedreiging vormt voor onze energiezekerheid.
2016/11/22
The role of EU regions and cities in implementing the COP 21 Paris Agreement on climate change (A8-0045/2018 - Ángela Vallina) NL

De N-VA-delegatie erkent de cruciale rol van decentrale overheden bij de uitvoering van EU-wetgeving. De strijd tegen klimaatverandering vraagt inspanningen van alle actoren en op alle beleidsniveaus. Steden en gemeenten nemen bijna 80 % van het energieverbruik binnen de EU voor hun rekening.Voor de N-VA is een duurzaam beleid in steden en gemeenten erg belangrijk. Wij verwijzen daarbij graag naar de inspanningen die onze Vlaamse steden en lokale besturen daartoe leveren. Verschillende gemeenten tekenden het Burgemeestersconvenant om de CO2-uitstoot met 40 % te verminderen tegen 2030, er wordt geïnvesteerd in energie-efficiëntie van gemeentelijke gebouwen en in Antwerpen ging een lage-emissiezone van start, om slechts enkele voorbeelden te noemen. De resolutie bevat een aantal goede elementen in dit verband. De N-VA heeft de tekst ook gesteund.Dit neemt niet weg dat de tekst ook enkele problematische passages bevat, zoals in het bijzonder de expliciete oproep om de middelen voor cohesiebeleid in het volgende meerjarig financieel kader te verhogen. De EU staat voor verschillende uitdagingen, zowel inzake milieu als op het vlak van veiligheid en migratie. We betreuren dat het Parlement de oplossing ziet in steeds meer EU-middelen. De N-VA pleit juist voor een slanker EU-budget dat gericht inzet op goed afgebakende prioriteiten.
2016/11/22
Geo-blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment (A8-0172/2017 - Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein) NL

De N-VA-delegatie is zeer tevreden met deze nieuwe wetgeving, die ervoor zorgt dat consumenten vrij kunnen shoppen over de grenzen heen. Wij zijn ervan overtuigd dat dit gunstige gevolgen zal hebben voor de interne markt. Dankzij de nieuwe wetgeving zal het aanbod een heel pak ruimer en goedkoper worden.Een van de kernpunten voor de N-VA bestond erin onze kmo's aan te moedigen om online te verkopen, ook in andere Europese landen. Door geen verplichte kennis van alle nationale wetten in Europa op te leggen, slagen we in dat opzet. Kmo's zullen zo hun potentieel bereik kunnen vergroten.Tot slot is onze delegatie bijzonder tevreden dat auteursrechtelijk beschermd audiovisueel en niet-audiovisueel materiaal niet onder de nieuwe wetgeving valt. Dat is een uitstekende zaak voor de bescherming van de Vlaamse audiovisuele sector, die een grote rol speelt bij de vorming van onze taal en cultuur. Bepaalde auteursrechtelijk beschermde inhoud wordt in andere landen soms geblokkeerd om de waarde van die werken in verschillende markten te beschermen. Een onvoorwaardelijke universele toegang tot series of andere producties zou de financiering ervan in het gedrang brengen.
2016/11/22
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) NL

Vandaag heeft de N-VA-delegatie tegen de nieuwe richtlijn over energie-efficiëntie gestemd. Wij pleiten voor een ambitieus, maar realistisch energiebeleid. Helaas stel ik vast dat alle realiteitszin ontbreekt in de vergaderzaal. De torenhoge doelstellingen die vandaag werden goedgekeurd dreigen onze economie, burgers en klimaat ernstige schade toe te brengen. Dit zijn pestmaatregelen die ervoor zorgen dat onze industrie zal vertrekken naar regio’s waar de regels minder strikt zijn. Voor onze gezinnen dreigen woningen onbetaalbaar te worden.Wie wordt hier beter van? Ik hoop dan ook dat bij de onderhandelingen met de Raad de doelstellingen zullen worden bijgesteld. Pas wanneer er realiteitszin aan de dag wordt gelegd, zal de N-VA-delegatie voor een definitief akkoord kunnen stemmen.
2016/11/22
Governance of the Energy Union (A8-0402/2017 - Michèle Rivasi, Claude Turmes) NL

Vandaag heeft de N-VA-delegatie zich onthouden op het voorstel over energiegovernance. Hoewel ik ervan overtuigd ben dat de nieuwe energiedoelstellingen goed moeten worden opgevolgd met het oog op het halen van de klimaatdoelstellingen van Parijs, leidt het voorstel dat vandaag werd goedgekeurd ertoe dat er overrapportering aan de lidstaten wordt opgelegd. Er dreigt een grote, dure administratieve structuur te moeten worden opgezet om aan alle rapportageverplichtingen te voldoen.Dit kan uiteraard niet de bedoeling zijn. Het geld moet worden ingezet op energiemaatregelen, niet op het invullen van tabellen en formulieren. Ik hoop dat tijdens de onderhandelingen met de Raad de scherpe kantjes zullen worden afgevijld. Pas dan zal de N-VA-delegatie voor het definitieve akkoord stemmen.
2016/11/22
Deployment of cohesion policy instruments by regions to address demographic change (A8-0329/2017 - Iratxe García Pérez) NL

Dit verslag gaat in op de ernstige demografische uitdagingen van de Unie, namelijk de grondige verandering in de bevolkingsopbouw en de leeftijdspiramide ten gevolge van de langere levensduur en lage vruchtbaarheidscijfers. Dit initiatiefverslag heeft de steun van de N-VA Europarlementsleden omdat het een degelijke analyse maakt waarbij ook de mogelijkheden van deze evolutie worden erkend. De tekortkomingen op het vlak van de coördinatie van EU-beleidsmaatregelen alsook de voorstellen om de doeltreffendheid van EU-uitgaven te vergroten, worden in de tekst terecht aangekaart.N-VA is evenwel sceptisch over het voorstel om CLLD, de door de gemeenschap aangestuurde lokale ontwikkeling, als methodiek te promoten voor alle Europese structuur- en investeringsfondsen. De deugdelijkheid van deze methode is immers onvoldoende aangetoond om het gebruik ervan algemeen te verplichten. Bij andere voorgestelde maatregelen is het verder de vraag of die geen aanleiding zouden geven tot te veel regelgeving.
2016/11/22
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (A8-0181/2017 - Carlos Zorrinho) NL

Ik stemde tegen wifi4EU. Door dit voorstel wordt de burger de dupe van de verspilzucht van de Europese instellingen. Ik heb drie bezwaren:Het is naïef om te denken dat we met dit project een grote digitale revolutie zullen inzetten. We moeten investeren in cruciale nieuwe technologieën zoals 5G en in supersnel internet.Ten tweede zullen senioren en de doorsnee toerist, die toch als doelgroep genoemd worden, amper gebruik maken van de hotspots. Senioren die minder mobiel zijn, zullen zich niet verplaatsen naar het marktplein om hun e-mail te checken. En de toeristen genieten nu van het wegvallen van de roamingkosten, waarom zouden ze hun plekje op het strand verlaten om even Facebook te bekijken in de plaatselijke bibliotheek?Ten derde leidt dit plan tot de uitbreiding van de transferunie. Goed presterende regio’s worden zo gestraft. Steden en gemeenten die de voorbije jaren wel geïnvesteerd hebben in hotspots, zullen naast de fondsen grijpen.Europa moet inzetten op jobs, migratie en veiligheid en NIET op het uitdelen van dure cadeaus.
2016/11/22
Measures to safeguard the security of gas supply (A8-0310/2016 - Jerzy Buzek) NL

Ik heb vandaag voor het verslag gestemd. Het verslag slaagt erin om de regionale samenwerking te versterken om zo de bevoorradingszekerheid van gas te garanderen. Door het delen van de risico’s wordt de impact van een mogelijk dichtdraaien van de gaskraan geminimaliseerd. De Europese Unie heeft een duidelijke meerwaarde wat betreft samenwerking op vlak van energie. De energie-unie is nog lang niet af, maar deze regelgeving is een stap in de goede richting.
2016/11/22
Union legal framework for customs infringements and sanctions (A8-0239/2016 - Kaja Kallas) NL

Hoewel de N-VA-delegatie het principe van een meer uniform kader voor de bestraffing van inbreuken op de douanewetgeving in de EU wel genegen is, uiten wij onze bezorgdheden over de concrete uitwerking van zo’n uniform kader zoals voorgeschreven in de resolutie. Zo stellen wij ons o.a. vragen over de concrete meerwaarde van nieuwe wetgevingsmaatregelen, gezien er reeds een rechtskader bestaat waarin o.a. sanctiemogelijkheden besproken worden: het douanewetboek.Hoewel wij de inspanningen van de rapporteur in de Commissie interne markt en consumentenbescherming appreciëren, blijven er voor ons vele vragen en onduidelijkheden bestaan, zoals bijvoorbeeld over het toepassingsgebied van de richtlijn en de rechtsgrondslag ervan.De N-VA-delegatie stond eveneens open voor een minimumkader voor straffen, waarbij alle lidstaten voor inbreuken in dezelfde omstandigheden een zelfde lijst van minimumstraffen moeten voorzien. De delegatie is teleurgesteld dat hieraan niet tegemoet werd gekomen.Om deze redenen vinden wij de tekst in zijn huidige vorm te prematuur en kunnen we deze niet steunen. Wij hopen het dossier alsnog na onderhandelingen met de Raad te kunnen goedkeuren.
2016/11/22
Online platforms and the Digital Single Market (A8-0204/2017 - Henna Virkkunen, Philippe Juvin) NL

Vandaag heb ik tegen het verslag over onlineplatforms gestemd. Ik vind dit een gemiste kans. Onlineplatforms zijn inderdaad een relatief nieuw fenomeen in onze economie en maatschappij. Omdat ze vaak laagdrempelig zijn, kenden ze een enorme opmars in een korte tijd.Helaas is het verslag opnieuw een “kerstboom”-verslag geworden zonder enige duidelijke visie of richting. Alle fracties en Parlementsleden hebben hun elementen willen aanbrengen. Omdat de gesloten compromissen zo ruim waren, werd een gedrocht gecreëerd.We moeten als Parlement onze prioriteiten stellen:1. we hebben behoefte aan gelijke regels voor vergelijkbare diensten. Er is een artificieel onderscheid tussen online- en offlinediensten. Wanneer vergelijkbare diensten worden aangeboden, moeten deze ook op dezelfde manier worden behandeld door de werkgever;2. om te komen tot meer (grote) Europese platforms hebben we geen behoefte aan méér regels. We moeten in plaats daarvan een licht regelgevend kader, waarin innovatie alle kansen krijgt, creëren waarbinnen nieuwe ondernemers alle kansen krijgen;3. de sector zelf moet ook vertrouwen krijgen. Als we allerlei regeltjes willen opleggen vanuit de EU op bijvoorbeeld ratings of herzieningen, dan dreigen we hopeloos achterop te raken. De sector moet op zijn minst de kans krijgen om zelf regels te ontwikkelen.
2016/11/22
Statute and funding of European political parties and foundations (B8-0405/2017, B8-0406/2017) NL

Deze resolutie roept ertoe op om de huidige regeling met betrekking tot de financiering van politieke partijen en politieke stichtingen zo snel mogelijk te herzien. De EP-leden van N-VA betwisten geenszins dat een herziening aan de orde is, gezien de rekbare praktijk die nu wordt gehanteerd waarbij schimmige constructies kunnen worden opgezet om aan fondsen te komen. N-VA is groot voorstander van meer transparantie in de besteding van dit belastinggeld.Meer fundamenteel is N-VA van mening dat de financiering van politieke partijen en stichtingen niet via de Europese begroting dient te gebeuren. Iedere lidstaat biedt reeds ondersteuning voor bestaande partijen en nieuwkomers. Dat moet volstaan. N-VA is tegen de Europeanisering van politieke partijen en pleit voor een lokale verankering, dicht bij de burger.Een gezonde, werkende democratie leeft van het open publiek debat. Daarbij is het zeer belangrijk dat alle stemmen worden gehoord en niemand de mond wordt gesnoerd. De formuleringen in deze resolutie hebben te weinig oog voor de bescherming van het pluralisme in het politieke debat.Aangezien N-VA geen voorstander is van deze vorm van financiering, en gelet op de tekorten in de tekst, hebben de N-VA-leden zich onthouden bij de stemming.
2016/11/22
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (A8-0208/2017 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) NL

In tegenstelling tot mijn drie N-VA-collega’s heb ik me onthouden bij de eindstemming over het klimaatdossier inzake de lastenverdeling tussen de lidstaten voor CO2-reductie van 2021-2030. Hiermee wil ik het weloverwogen signaal geven dat het standpunt van het Europees Parlement nog problematische elementen bevat, in het bijzonder wat betreft het vervroegen van de startdatum van 2020 naar 2018. Een vroegere startdatum kan immers het delicate evenwicht tussen ambitie en haalbaarheid in de problemen brengen.Dit doet echter niets af aan de vastberadenheid om de strijd tegen klimaatverandering verder te voeren. We zijn het immers aan onze kinderen en kleinkinderen verplicht deze verantwoordelijkheid nu op te nemen. De strijd tegen klimaatverandering is een zaak van inspanningen, maar ook van kansen. Daaraan moet iedereen zijn steentje bijdragen. Klimaat is immers geen verantwoordelijkheid van de overheid alleen.Vlaanderen zit op het goede spoor: de 2020-doelstelling van 15,7 % CO2-reductie ligt binnen handbereik. Het bereiken van de 2030-doelen zal heel wat bijkomende inspanningen vragen, maar Vlaanderen zet alles op alles om de door de Europese Commissie voorgestelde CO2-reductie van 35 % te realiseren. De Vlaamse regering onder leiding van mijn partijgenoot Geert Bourgeois trekt daar stevig de kar en zal dat blijven doen.
2016/11/22
Assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation (A8-0209/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) NL

Ik heb vandaag vóór het verslag gestemd over de evaluatie van Horizon 2020, het Europees programma voor onderzoek en innovatie. Door Europese subsidies aan deze projecten te geven, worden veel efficiëntiewinsten geboekt. Er wordt voorkomen dat hetzelfde onderzoek in meerdere lidstaten wordt uitgevoerd. Door het vormen van consortia worden de meest briljante onderzoekers in contact gebracht met de meest innovatieve bedrijven. Hier plukken we als maatschappij de vruchten van. Iedere euro geïnvesteerd in Europees onderzoek creëert elf euro economische meerwaarde. Er worden banen gecreëerd en de uitdagingen waar we als maatschappij mee zijn geconfronteerd, worden aangepakt.We moeten er wel over blijven waken dat uitsluitend de beste projecten worden gesteund. Criteria zoals geografische spreiding mogen de selectie niet beïnvloeden. Daarnaast moeten we blijven inzetten op de valorisatie van de onderzoeksresultaten. Er blijft nog teveel onderzoek gevangen binnen de muren van onze universiteiten en onderzoekscentra. Dit onderzoek, dat wordt betaald met belastinggeld, moet worden ingezet in de maatschappij.
2016/11/22
Building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy (A8-0202/2017 - Kerstin Westphal) NL

Dit initiatiefverslag bevat vele goede inzichten, maar stelt zich op een aantal punten erg defensief op. Zo is de stellingname dat het budget voor cohesiebeleid in geen geval mag worden afgebouwd niet erg constructief: als gevolg van het vertrek van het Verenigd Koninkrijk en de nieuwe uitdagingen van de EU op het vlak van veiligheid en migratie zal ook het cohesiebeleid haar prioriteiten moeten stellen. Verder stelt het verslag zich afwijzend op tegenover het stellen van macro-economische voorwaarden aan de uitvoering van het cohesiebeleid. Het is echter erg zinvol om een brug te slaan tussen het cohesiebeleid en het in het kader van het Europees semester ontwikkelde beleid.Gezien het gebrek aan realiteitszin van het verslag onthouden de N-VA-leden zich.
2016/11/22
The right funding mix for Europe’s regions: balancing financial instruments and grants in EU cohesion policy (A8-0139/2017 - Andrey Novakov) NL

Dit initiatiefverslag bevat vele goede inzichten en aanbevelingen over het gebruik van financieringsinstrumenten in het cohesiebeleid. Zo wordt er terecht gesteld dat financieringsinstrumenten geen zaligmakend middel zijn en dat het inzetten ervan erg oordeelkundig dient te gebeuren. Ook wordt er terecht opgemerkt dat de gepaste financieringsmix erg kan verschillen per lidstaat gezien de grote verscheidenheid aan sociaal-economische weefsels. Een uniforme benadering bestaat dus niet, iets wat in dit verslag ook wordt erkend. Bovendien is de tekst zeer evenwichtig opgesteld als het gaat over de voor- en nadelen van financieringsinstrumenten.Hoewel het verslag blijk geeft van veel realiteitszin, is de opvatting dat de uitgaven voor het cohesiebeleid niet mogen verminderen onder druk van de nieuwe uitdagingen van de EU op het vlak van migratie en veiligheid, niet bevorderlijk voor het voeren van een toekomstgericht beleid. Voor de N-VA is het hoog tijd dat de EU zich concentreert op de beleidsvlakken waar ze een duidelijke meerwaarde heeft, zoals het veiligheids- en asielbeleid. Omdat dit initiatiefverslag deze omslag eerder wil tegenhouden, hebben de N-VA-parlementsleden zich onthouden bij de stemming.
2016/11/22
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/008 FI/Nokia Network Systems (A8-0196/2017 - Petri Sarvamaa) NL

Globalisering is onvermijdelijk en gaat hand in hand met de opening van nieuwe markten, met internationale concurrentie, met economische groei en met jobcreatie die het jobverlies in minder concurrerende sectoren overtreft. Er is bijgevolg vooral behoefte aan structurele hervormingen om te kunnen aanknopen 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 ervan 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.
2016/11/22
Structural Reform Support Programme for 2017-2020 (A8-0374/2016 - Lambert van Nistelrooij, Constanze Krehl) NL

Het is goed dat de Commissie, aan lidstaten die daar expliciet om vragen, via dit programma technische bijstand kan geven bij het opstellen en uitvoeren van institutionele, bestuurlijke en structurele hervormingen. De financiering zal worden overgeschreven uit andere programma's voor technische bijstand. Dit is dus een efficiënter gebruik van bestaande EU-middelen.
2016/11/22
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Parliament (A8-0153/2017 - Dennis de Jong) NL

De N-VA stemt niet in met de beslissing om kwijting te verlenen voor de uitvoering van de begroting van het Europese Parlement als onderdeel van de algemene begroting van de Europese Unie voor het begrotingsjaar 2015. De voornaamste en principiële reden voor deze weigering is het afkeurende oordeel van de Europese Rekenkamer over de wettigheid en regelmatigheid van de onderliggende betalingen bij de rekeningen. Het door de Rekenkamer geschatte foutenpercentage van de geconsolideerde rekeningen van de Europese Unie voor 2015 bedraagt 3,8% en is dus ruim hoger dan de materialiteitsdrempel van 2%.Daarnaast hebben de N-VA-leden van het Europees Parlement ook opmerkingen over het verslag dat toegevoegd werd aan het voorstel voor het verlenen van de kwijting. Deze tekst is immers voor verbetering vatbaar en gaat op een aantal vlakken lang niet ver genoeg. Zo is er meer transparantie nodig bij de besteding van de vergoeding van algemene uitgaven die ieder parlementslid ontvangt en bij de ondersteuning die de Europese politieke partijen en stichtingen ontvangen. De N-VA is ook van mening dat de Europese Rekenkamer meer toezicht moet houden op de uitgaven van het Europees Parlement, onder meer op het vlak van het communicatiebeleid van het Europees Parlement.
2016/11/22
Wholesale roaming markets (A8-0372/2016 - Miapetra Kumpula-Natri) NL

Vandaag stemde ik, samen met mijn delegatie, voor het akkoord over de wholesaleroamingprijzen. Deze wetgeving heeft erg lang op zich laten wachten. Het is goed dat er eindelijk een akkoord gevonden is, na de vele losse flodders en initiatieven van de Europese Commissie die enkel voor verwarring zorgden. Vanaf deze zomer zal de burger die op reis gaat in Europa immers met een gerust gemoed zijn e-mail of Facebook kunnen bekijken op zijn smartphone, zonder vrees voor een gepeperde rekening. Dat is een grote stap vooruit voor vele consumenten.De N-VA steunt daarom dit akkoord met echter de nodige bedenkingen in het achterhoofd: zo kost roaming geld aan de operatoren. Deze wetgeving zal ervoor zorgen dat de kosten zullen doorgerekend worden in de abonnementen, met waarschijnlijk een prijsstijging als gevolg. De burgers die niet op reis gaan, betalen dus mee voor voordelen waar ze niet van genieten.
2016/11/22
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2018 – Section I – European Parliament (A8-0156/2017 - Richard Ashworth) NL

De N-VA stemt tegen de resolutie met de raming van de uitgaven en ontvangsten van het Europees Parlement voor 2018. In het voorstel stijgt het budget met 2,3 % tegenover 2017 of 18,88 % van rubriek 5 van het MFK dat de administratieve uitgaven bevat. In tijden waarin de burger de tering naar de nering moet zetten, kiest de Europese elite er dus voor om de werkingsmiddelen van het Parlement uit te breiden. Voor de N-VA illustreert ze daarmee haar totale gebrek aan realiteitszin.De beslissing om de limousinedienst zelf uit te baten is een perfect staaltje van verspilzucht. Aanvankelijk aangekondigd en aan de man gebracht als een besparingsoperatie blijkt nu dat de meerkosten van een zelfuitbating oplopen tot bijna 3,7 miljoen euro per jaar. Een bedrijf zou failliet gaan wanneer het een dergelijk ondoordacht beleid voert. Bovendien zal het Parlement op de piekmomenten nog steeds een beroep moeten doen op externe diensten in Straatsburg en Brussel. Geen wonder dus dat de begroting jaar na jaar oploopt.Verder heeft de N-VA ook vragen bij de noodzakelijkheid van de werken aan het Paul Henri Spaak-gebouw in Brussel en over de uitsplitsing van de voorbereidende kosten zoals ze door het Parlement wordt gerapporteerd.
2016/11/22
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (A8-0251/2016 - Vicky Ford) NL

. – De N-VA hecht groot belang aan de openbare veiligheid en vraagt om een maximale inzet voor de strijd tegen illegale wapenhandel, alsook erkenning en steun voor elke inspanning die wordt geleverd om het rechtskader rond het bezit en de verwerving van vuurwapens voor civiele doeleinden te versterken.In dat opzicht delen wij de bezorgdheid over automatische wapens die worden omgebouwd tot semiautomatische wapens. In de mogelijkheid om deze legale wapens weer relatief gemakkelijk om te vormen tot automatische wapens, schuilt een enorm gevaar. Dat werd bewezen bij de terroristische aanslagen in Frankrijk.Onze partij schaart zich achter de inspanningen die het Europees Parlement heeft geleverd om de wapenbezitters, die in België reeds aan strikte wetgeving onderworpen zijn, geen verregaande bijkomende verplichtingen op te leggen. De nieuwe regels zullen in de praktijk in België weinig verandering met zich meebrengen voor de legale wapenbezitter. Zo worden er voor o.a. de sportschutters en verzamelaars uitzonderingen voorzien zodat zij, mits zij over een vergunning beschikken, hun wapens kunnen blijven gebruiken.De N-VA-delegatie heeft vóór het Ford-verslag gestemd. In deze tijden van terrorisme moeten we een duidelijk signaal uitsturen en er alles aan doen om misbruik van wapens te bemoeilijken.
2016/11/22
European Cloud Initiative (A8-0006/2017 - Jerzy Buzek) NL

Wij hebben ons, als N-VA-delegatie, onthouden bij de stemming over het verslag over een Europees cloudinitiatief. Hoewel wij ervan overtuigd zijn dat de cloud essentieel is voor de digitale economie, geloven we er niet in dat dit enkel door overheidsingrijpen kan gebeuren. De taak van de overheid moet zijn om bedrijven zoveel mogelijk kansen te geven om cloudinitiatieven en -toepassingen uit te bouwen. Ze kunnen niet opgelegd worden vanuit Brussel.Waar we wel voor te vinden zijn is de betere uitwisseling van wetenschappelijke gegevens. Zeker het onderzoek dat verricht wordt met publiek geld in het kader van H2020 moet op een veilige en open manier gedeeld worden met andere geïnteresseerde partijen. Wat voor ons de balans deed omslaan om niet voor het initiatief te stemmen was het megalomaan project ter waarde van 1 miljard euro voor het uitbouwen van infrastructuur voor kwantumtechnologie. De EU heeft geen geloofwaardig track record als het gaat om het managen van grote infrastructuurprojecten, denk hierbij aan Galileo of ITER. Dergelijke projecten moeten wel kunnen op de markt of binnen het kader van Horizon 2020.
2016/11/22

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Working as a ski instructor in another Member State PDF (42 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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The sharp price increase of the drug CDCA (chenodeoxycholic acid) PDF (105 KB) DOC (20 KB)
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Renewable energy: grey and green electricity PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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WiFi4EU Regulation PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Telecom equipment in the EU PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Roaming charges in border areas PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Hidden airline costs PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Privacy and security risks associated with smart watches for children PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Spain: threat to arrest 712 democratically elected Catalan mayors PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
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Distinguishing publicly between synthetic and natural diamonds PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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How to prevent infringements of consumer law by Ryanair & co. in the future PDF (104 KB) DOC (18 KB)
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Submitting complaints to airlines PDF (99 KB) DOC (14 KB)
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DG COMP investigation into airline distribution PDF (99 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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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)
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Concentration on the online travel metasearch market PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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VP/HR - Response to persecution of gays in Chechnya PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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EU aid for leveraging private sector investments PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Transitional provisions in Directive 2014/53/EU and consequences of a lack of harmonised standards PDF (104 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Impact of the energy efficiency directive at national level PDF (99 KB) DOC (14 KB)
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Public access to information on the identity of members of Horizon 2020 programme committees PDF (5 KB) DOC (14 KB)
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Ban on Airbnb and restrictive rules concerning it: obstacles to freedom to provide services PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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National return from Horizon 2020 per societal challenge defined by H2020 PDF (4 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Impact of the WIFI4EU proposal PDF (97 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Risks to fundamental research arising from payments being made conditional on results PDF (102 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Damning report on the European Institute for Innovation and Technology PDF (6 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Social discount rates for energy efficiency PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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Tackling imports of counterfeit products into the EU PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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How many families can one wind turbine provide power for? PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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Consequences of the Safe Harbour judgment for companies and private citizens PDF (103 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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Written declaration on supporting the growth of accessible toilets for people with disabilities in the EU

Written declaration on the healthcare of transgender persons

Amendments (873)

Amendment 25 #

2018/0299(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/12/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 42 #

2018/0299(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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
2018/12/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 48 #

2018/0299(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013
Annex I – point 2 – section ‘North Sea – Mediterranean’
Shannon Foynes/Baile Átha Cliath/Dublin/Corcaigh/Cork – Zeebrugge/Terneuzen/Gent/Antwerpen/R otterdam./Amsterdam
2018/12/10
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 28 #

2018/0258(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The purchase of software that is needed to perform tight border controls should be eligible for funding; software that can be used in all Member States should be encouraged in order to facilitate exchange of data.
2018/11/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 42 #

2018/0258(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Instrument has the specific objective of contributing to adequate and equivalent customs controls through the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of relevant, state-of-the-art and reliable customs control equipmenthardware and software.
2018/11/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 46 #

2018/0258(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The amount referred to in paragraph 1 may also cover expenses for preparation, monitoring, control, audit, evaluation, training and other activities for managing the Instrument and evaluating the achievement of its objectives. It may moreover cover expenses relating to the studies, meetings of experts, information and communication actions, exchange of data between involved Member States in so far as they are related to the objectives of the Instrument, as well as expenses linked to information technology networks focusing on information processing and exchange, including corporate information technology tools and other technical and administrative assistance needed in connection with the management of the Instrument.
2018/11/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 47 #

2018/0258(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) support the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of customs controls equipment and software that has one or more of the following customs control purposes:
2018/11/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 47 #

2018/0232(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) The purchase of software that is needed to perform tight border controls should be eligible for funding; software that can be used in all Member States should be encouraged in order to facilitate exchange of data.
2018/11/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 1138 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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
2018/09/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 1167 #

2018/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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
2018/09/26
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 318 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) reinforcing the link between research and innovation and education other policies, includingas well as with Sustainable Development Goals;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 357 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. intensifying multidisciplinarity and integrating the whole spectrum of disciplines, including social sciences and humanities;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 435 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board mayshall be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individuals representing various institutional and sectoral actors, including relevant end- users' representatives. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 442 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) selection of expert evaluators, briefing of expert evaluators and evaluation criteria and their weighting in addition to the standard selection criteria namely "excellence; impact; and quality and efficiency of the implementation", as mentioned in the Regulation under the heading "The rules for participation and dissemination’;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 459 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Missions shall be implemented through open calls within the work programmes of the relevant clusters, calling for project proposals which are contributing to the mission and which are situated in one or more of the intervention areas of the cluster.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 462 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The proposals will be evaluated by the evaluation committee for the mission, which will evaluate all proposals submitted under the different work programmes as one portfolio, but only for those project proposals that have been evaluated by independent experts beforehand and that passed the threshold.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 586 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 8
In the implementation of Horizon Europe, particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation, which is not only limited toin all stages of development, which is not only limited to fostering frontier research, or the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs, but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non-technological and social innovation. A systemic, cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and cross-policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new competitive businesses and industries, fostering competition, stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 714 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Networks of pan EU, national and regional research infrastructures addressing global challenges for the provision of access to researchers as well as for the harmonisation and improvement of the infrastructures' services;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 737 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 5
Research and innovation under this pillar of Horizon Europe is grouped into integrated clusters of activities. Rather than addressing sectors, the investments aim at systemic changes for our society and economy along a sustainability vector. These will only be achieved if all actors, both private and public, engage in co- designing and co-creating research and innovation; bringing together end-users, scientists, technologists, producers, innovators, businesses, educators, citizens and civil society organisations. Therefore, none of the thematic clusters is intended for only one set of actors and the human and societal reflection is integral part of each cluster.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 748 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 7 a (new)
The human and societal reflection will be integral part of the activities under this pillar in such a way that this constitutes a recognition of the fact that all disciplines crucially contribute to the goal of an inclusive and prosperous Europe.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1299 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
To achieve this, the EU will also foster participatory approaches to research and innovation, including the multi-actor approach and develop knowledge and innovation systems at local, regional, national and European levels. Insights from Social Sciences and Humanities, social innovation with citizens' engagement and trust in innovation will be crucial to encourage new governance, production and consumption patterns."
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1523 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.1 – paragraph 2
Meeting the goals of sustainable development, guaranteeing the production and consumption of safe and healthy food, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry, ensuring access to clean water, soil and air for all, cleaning up the seas and oceans, preserving and restoring the planet’s vital natural systems and environment requires that we harness the potential of research and innovation. But the pathways for the transition to sustainability and ways to overconme resilient barriers are hardly understood. Making the transition to sustainable consumption and production and restoring planetary health requires investing in research, technologies, new business models, and social and environmental innovation. This creates new opportunities for a sustainable, resilient, innovative and responsible European economy, boosting resource efficiency, productivity and competitiveness, and generating jobs and growth.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1787 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 1
The objective of the EIC is to identify, develop radically new future technologies and develop and deploy breakthrough and disruptive innovations (including technologies), and support the rapid scale- up of innovative firms at EU and international levels along the pathway from ideas to market.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1795 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2
The EIC will be implemented primarily through two complementary types of action, namely the Pathfinder for advanced research, for the early stages of science and technology research and technology development, and the Accelerator for innovation and market deployment actions, including the pre-mass commercialisation stages and company growth. With the idea to offer a single one-stop shop and a single process of support, the Accelerator will also award blended finance, combining grants with equity investments. It will in addition also channel access to loans provided under the InvestEU programme.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1799 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Focus on radically new future technologies and breakthrough and disruptive innovations, including social, that have the potential to create new markets, as opposed to those which make incremental improvements in existing products, services or business models;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1811 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 1
The Pathfinder's will provide grants to high-risk cutting-edge projects exploring new territories aiming to develop into potentially radical innovative technologies of the future and new market opportunities. It will build on the experience from the Future and Emerging Technology (FET) schemes supported under FP7 and Horizon 2020, including the Horizon 2020 FET OPEN, FET Proactive and FET- Innovation Launchpad, as well as the Horizon 2020 SME Instrument Phase 1.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1813 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.1 – point 1.1.1 – paragraph 2
The Pathfinder overall objective will be to nurture radically new future technologies or potential market creating innovation out of breakthrough scientific or technological ideas, and bring them – within the project or later on – to demonstration stage or development of business cases or strategies for further take-up by the Accelerator or any other market deployment solution. To that end, the Pathfinder will initially support the earliest stages of scientific and technological research and development, including proof of concept and prototypes for technology validation.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1861 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part III – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 5
In particular, programme managers will oversee the implementation of Pathfinder calls, and propose evaluation rankings in view of consistent strategic portfolio of projects, expected to make essential contributions to the emergence of potential societal or economic radically new future technologies or market creating innovations.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1948 #

2018/0225(COD)

Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 5
– Providing researchers with attractive career environments, skills and competences needed in the modern knowledge economy36 . Linking the ERA and the European Higher Education Area by supporting the modernisation of universities and other research and innovation organisations, through recognition and reward mechanisms to spur actions at national level, as well as incentives promoting the adoption of open science practices, entrepreneurship (and links to innovation ecosystems), trans- disciplinarity, citizen engagement, international and intercross-sectoral mobility, gender equality plans and comprehensive approaches to institutional changes. In that context, also complementing the Erasmus programme support for the European Universities initiative, in particular its research dimension, as part of developing new joint and integrated long term and sustainable strategies on education, research and innovation based on trans- disciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches to make the knowledge triangle a reality, providing impetus to economic growth. _________________ 36 Including notably the European Charter for researchers, the code of conduct for the recruitment of researchers, EURAXESS and RESAVER Pension Fund.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) Open science, including open access to scientific publications and research data, has the potential to increase the quality, impact and benefits of science and to accelerate the advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable, more efficient and accurate, better understandable by society and responsive to societal challenges. Provisions should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries provide open access to peer-reviewed scientific publications, research data and other research outputs in an open and non- discriminatory manner, free of charge and as early as possible in the dissemination process, and to enable their widest possible use and re-use. More emphasis should in particular be given to the responsible management of research data, which should comply with the FAIR principles of ‘Findability’, ‘Accessibility’, ‘Interoperability’ and ‘Reusability’, notably through the mainstreaming of Data Management Plans. Where appropriate, beneficiaries shouldwill be supported to make use of the possibilities offered by the European Open Science Cloud and adhere to further open science principles and practices.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 337 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) Whereas the Union acknowledges that excellent research, and especially basic research, is an essential asset and an important condition to address EU policy objectives and priorities, including competitiveness, to economic and societal innovation and to tackle global challenges
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 360 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities, in order to maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of impact in relation to the resources that are expended. It will encourage cross- disciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy and cross-border collaboration in pursuit of the UN SDGs and the competitiveness of the Union's industries thereiEU’s policy objectives and priorities, including competitiveness, and economic and societal innovation.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 413 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The pillar 'Open Innovation' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs (including researchers) and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth. It should attract innovative companies with potential for scaling up at international and at Union level and offer fast, flexible grants and co- investments, including with private investors. These objectives should be pursued through the creation of a European Innovation Council (EIC). This Pillar should also support the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European innovation ecosystems at large, notably through co-funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 432 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The EIC through its instruments – Pathfinder and Accelerator – should aim at new ideas towards radically new future technologies, at identifying, developing and deploying breakthrough market creating innovations and supporting their rapid scale-up to EU and international levels. Through coherent and streamlined support to breakthrough innovation the EIC should fill the current vacuum in public support and private investment for breakthrough innovation. The instruments of the EIC call for dedicated legal and management features in order to reflect its objectives, in particular market deployment activities.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 511 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
(51) The key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme Horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained. Proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts. Where relevant, the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account, provided that project proposals in portfolios have each of them passed the applicable threshold. The decision criteria and procedures to add an excellent project proposal to a specific mission portfolio should be fully transparent and, for first pillar projects, submitted to the agreement of the beneficiary.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 558 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) "results" means any tangible or intangible effect of the action, such as data, deepening the knowledge base and better understanding, know-how or information, whatever its form or nature, whether or not it can be protected, as well as any rights attached to it, including intellectual property rights;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 589 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. These objectives need to take societal concerns and implications into consideration in order to strengthen shared values, the acceptance of scientific insights and societal cohesion by contributing to a knowledge-based learning society.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 597 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to promote scientific excellence; support the creation and diffusion of high- quality new knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to global challenges; contribute to addressing global challenges; and strengthen the European knowledge base;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 623 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impactrole of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 637 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough and social innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutionsknowledge;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 646 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) to optimise the Programme's delivery for increased impact within a strengthening thed European Research Area.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 737 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding to indirect actions in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants (including operating grants), which shall provide the main form of support in the programme, prizes and procurements It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 820 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) be bold and inspirational, and hence havewith wide societal , scientific and/or economic relevance;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 832 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) be centered on ambitious but realistic research and innovation activities in all stages of development;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 840 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) sparktimulate activity across disciplines, sectors and actors;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 842 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) be open to multiple, bottom-up solutions, taking into account human and societal needs and benefits.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1093 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The amount referred to under 2b may partly be spent on ‘other actions’, but these other actions should obligatory be relevant-only for the cluster concerned.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1117 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
may receive support from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concerned. The rules of the Fund providing supportHorizon Europe shall apply.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1167 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment. The ethics assessment shall be carried out by the Commission unless it is delegated to the funding body. For actions involving the use of human embryonic stem cells or human embryos, an ethics assessment shall be mandatory. Ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out with the support of ethics experts. The Commission and the funding bodies shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1204 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. For all actions, except for EIC Pathfinder transition activities, the content of the calls for proposals shall be included in the work programme.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1238 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) societal, scientific and/or economic impact;
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1264 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
fully or partially composed of external independent experts,
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1265 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
in the case of the EIC, the evaluation committee may be composed of representatives of Union Institutions or bodies as referred to in Article 150 of the Financial Regulation.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1274 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where necessary, tThe evaluation committee shall rank the proposals having passed the applicable thresholds, according to:
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1275 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
– the evaluation scores, based on how the proposal meets the criteria of the call,
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1279 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
for missions in pillar II, where necessary, their contribution to the achievement of specific policy objectives, including the constitution of a consistent portfolio of projects.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1305 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. The action may also be terminated where expected results have lost their relevance for the Union due to scientific, technological or economic reasons, including in the case of EIC and missions, their relevance as part of a portfolio of actions.deleted
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1332 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4
4. By derogation from Article 203(4) of the Financial Regulation, a certificate on the financial statements shall be mandatory at payment of the balancethe final financial report, if the amount claimed as actual costs and unit costs calculated in accordance with usual cost accounting practices is equal to or greater than EUR 325 000.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1336 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In accordance with Article 10, costs generated by the responsible management of research data in line with the FAIR principles, ‘Findability’, ‘Accessibility’, ‘Interoperability’ and ‘Reusability’ (FAIR), shall be eligible.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1472 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. An evaluation of the mission selection process, covering both the selection of mission areas and the performance of the mission boards, shall be carried out by 31 December 2022 before any decision on new missions or on redirection, termination or continuation of missions is taken.
2018/09/11
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1521 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 1
Through the following activities, this pillar will, in line with Article 4, strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the creation of knowledge base, development and the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges. It will also contribute to the other Programme's specific objectives as described in Article 3.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1525 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 2
To maximise impact, flexibility and synergies, research and innovation activities will be organised in five clusters, which individually and together will incentivise interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy, cross-border and international cooperation. The human and societal reflection is integral part of these activities, encouraging STEMM and SSH researchers to participate on equal basis, by setting up, to start with, a direct and structural communication line between the European Commission and the SSH community and by asking the ETPs to work more closely with SSH researchers.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1604 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) European Innovation Council: promotingpromoting new ideas towards radically new future technologies and breakthrough innovation with scale-up potential at global level
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1605 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Pathfinder, supporting radically new future technologies and future and emerging breakthrough technologies; Accelerator, bridging the financing gap between late stages of innovation activities and market take-up, to effectively deploy breakthrough market- creating innovation and scale up companies where the market does not provide viable financing, and; additional activities such as prizes and fellowships, and business added-value services.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1642 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Research and innovation action: action primarily consisting of activities aiming to establish new knowledge and/or to explore the feasibility of a new or improved technology, product, process, service or solution. This may includes basic and/or applied research, and may include technology development and integration, testing and validation on a small-scale prototype in a laboratory or simulated environment;
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1648 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– ERC frontier research (including ERC Proof of Concept) : principal investigator-led research actions, hosted by single or multiple beneficiaries (ERC only);
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1749 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – table 2 – column 2 – row 4
Table 2: Short-term Co-creation - Number and share of FP projects where EUthat address a societal need - whether or not being tackled by a technological solution - where societal actors (including citizens and end- users contribute to the co- creation of R&I content ) are involved either in project conception or project execution.
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1752 #

2018/0224(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – table 2 – column 3 – row 4
Table 2: Medium-term Engagement - Number and share of FP beneficiary entities with citizen and end-users engagement mechanismsprojects that address a societal need (whether or not being tackled by a technological solution) that deliver results that are implemented by and/or serve societal actors (including citizens and end-users) after the FP project .
2018/09/12
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 199 #

2018/0145(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it shall not be possible to switch off or suppress the system temporarily;
2018/12/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 87 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 safeguardrecognise and support the important innovation potential of the wider online platform economy.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 112 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Examples of online intermediation services covered by this Regulation should consequently include online e-commerce market places, including collaborative ones on which business users are active, online software applications services and online social media services. However, this Regulation should not apply to online advertising serving tools or online advertising exchanges which are not provided with the aim of facilitating the initiation of direct transactions andor which do not involve a contractual relationship with consumers. This Regulation should also not apply to online payment services, since they do not themselves meet the applicable requirements but are rather inherently auxiliary to the transaction for the supply of goods and services to the consumers concerned.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 131 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) To ensure that the general terms and conditions of a contractual relationship enable business users to determine the commercial conditions for the use, termination and suspension of online intermediation services, and to achieve predictability regarding their business relationship, those terms and conditions should be drafted in clear and unambiguous language which is easily understood by an average business user. Terms and conditions should not be considered to have been drafted in clear and unambiguous language where they are vague, unspecific or lack detail on important commercial issues and thus fail to give business users a reasonable degree of predictability on the most important aspects of the contractual relationship.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 141 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Intermediary service providers may modify their terms and conditions in response to practices they become aware of that harm consumers in a variety of different manners. Given the huge diversity of content that business users distribute through intermediaries, such harmful practices may not always be foreseen in specific terms by the intermediary services provider. In such cases, intermediary service providers are exempted from the 15 days notice period for application of the new terms and conditions.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 156 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) A provider of online intermediation services can have legitimate reasons to decide to suspend or terminate the provision of its services, in whole or in part, to a given business user, including by delisting individual goods or services of a given business user or effectively removing search results. However, given that such decisions can significantly affect the interests of the business user concerned, they should be properly informed of the reasons thereof. The statement of reasons should allow business users to ascertain whether there is scope to challenge the decision, thereby improving the possibilities for business users to seek effective redress where necessary. In addition, requiring a statement of reasons should help to prevent or remedy any unintended removal of online content provided by business users which the provider incorrectly considers to be illegal content, in line with Commission Recommendation (EU) No 2018/33422. The statement of reasons should identify the objective ground or grounds for the decision, based on the grounds that the provider had set out in advance in its terms and conditions, and refer in a proportionate manner to the relevant specific circumstances that led to that decision. However, such statement of reasons should not be provided if the information could help a business user suspected of performing practices that are harmful to the consumers or to the platform maintain or improve their harmful practices. _________________ 22 Commission Recommendation (EU) No 2018/334 of 1 March 2018 on measures to effectively tackle illegal content online (OJ L 63, 6.3.2018, p. 50).
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 239 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This Regulation shall 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.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 240 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. This Regulation is without prejudice to Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2003.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 276 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘ranking’ means the relative prominence in search results given 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;
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 279 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘terms and conditions’ means all terms, conditions, and clauses and other information, irrespective of their name or form, which govern the contractual relationship between the provider of online intermediation services and their business users and are unilaterally determined by the provider of online intermediation services.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 293 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are drafted in clear and unambiguous language;
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 303 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) set out the objective grounds for decisions to suspend or terminate, in whole or in part, the provision of their online intermediation services to business users.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 318 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall notify to the business users concerned of any envisaged modification of their terms and conditions, except where those modifications are of a purely administrative nature and have no negative effect on the business users concerned.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 334 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
During the 15 days’ notice period, business users should not be able to submit new goods, content or services to the platform unless they accept the new terms and conditions.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 347 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. Paragraph 3 shall not apply where a provider of online intermediation services is subject to a legal obligation which requires it to modify its terms and conditions in a manner which does not allow it to respect the notice period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 3. Paragraph 3 shall also not apply if the terms and conditions have been modified in order to protect the legitimate interests of users or the operation of the online intermediation service.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 368 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The statement of reasons referred to in paragraph 1 shall contain a reference to the specific facts or circumstances that led to the decision of the provider of online intermediation services, as well as a reference to the applicable objective ground or grounds for that decision referred to in Article 3(1)(c).
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 388 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall set out in their terms and conditions the main parameters determining ranking and the reasons for the relative importance of those main parameters as opposed to other parameters.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 399 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where those main parameters include the possibility to influence ranking against any direct or indirect remuneration paid by business users to the provider of online intermediation services concerned, that provider of online intermediation services shall also include in its terms and conditions a description of those possibilities and of the effects of such remuneration on ranking.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 405 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Providers of online search engines shall set out for corporate website users the main parameters determining ranking, by providing an easily and publicly available description, drafted in clear and unambiguous language on the online search engines of those providers. They shall keep that description up to date.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 418 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The descriptions referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be sufficient to enable the business users or corporate website users to obtain an adequate understanding of whether, and if so how and to what extent, the ranking mechanism takes account of the followingthe ranking mechanism as regards:
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 429 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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, nor any business sensitive information which could undermine the provider’s competitive advantage or facilitate the manipulation of results or the deception of customers.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 434 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall make sure that the information revealed under this Article does not result in a consumer harm following manipulation of ranking by business users and corporate business websites.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 450 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of online intermediation services shall include in their terms and conditions a description of any material differentiated treatment which they give, or may give, in relation to, on the one hand, goods or services offered to consumers through those online intermediation services by either that provider itself or any business users which that provider controls and, on the other hand, other business users.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 553 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall provide for an internal system for handling the complaints of business users. The decision taken by the online intermediation services provider that is the subject of the complaint shall remain in force for the duration of the internal decision-making process.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 568 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) communicate to the complainant the outcome of the internal complaint- handling process, in an individualised manner and drafted in clear and unambiguous in clear language.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 577 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall annually establish and make easily available to the public information on the functioning and effectiveness of their internal complaint- handling system.deleted
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 580 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Providers of online intermediation services shall annually establish and makeinclude in documentation easily available to the publicbusiness users information on the functioning and effectiveness of their internal complaint-handling system.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 584 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
That information shall include the total number of complaints lodged, the subject- matter of the complaints, the time period needed to process the complaints and the decision taken on the complaints.deleted
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 588 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
That information shall include the total number of complaints lodged, the subject- matter of themain types of complaints, the average time period needed to process the complaints and the decision taken on the complaints, whilst protecting the privacy of the business users involved.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 600 #

2018/0112(COD)

Providers of online intermediation services shallmay identify in their terms and conditions one or more mediators with which they are willing to engage to attempt to reach an agreement with business users on the settlement, out of court, of any disputes between the provider and the business user arising in relation to the provision of the online intermediation services concerned, including complaints that could not be resolved by means of the internal complaint-handling system referred to in Article 9.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 612 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The decision taken by the online intermediation services provider at the source of the dispute between the latter and the business user shall remain in force for the duration of the mediation process.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 620 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Providers of online intermediation services and business users shall engage in good faith in any attempt to reach an agreement through the mediation of any of the mediators which they identified in accordance with paragraph 1, with a view to reaching an agreement on the settlement of the dispute.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 715 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [date: three years after the date of entry into forceapplication], and subsequently every three years, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 723 #

2018/0112(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. It shall apply from [date: sixeighteen months following the day of its publication].
2018/10/08
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 28 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas building confidence and trust in the online world is crucial to the creation and success of the Digital Single Market;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 30 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas an effective legal framework for data protection will at the same time allow consumers and businesses to fully reap the benefits of the Digital Single Market and address cybercrime;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 86 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital I
I. whereas the constantly growing interconnectedness of people, places and things makes Internet of Things (IoT) devicespresents an increased risk of cybercrime as the Internet of Things (IoT) devices are often not as well protected as traditional devices connected to the internet and as such are an ideal target for cybercriminals;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 154 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that cybercrime severely undermines the functioning of the Digital Single Market in reducing trust in digital service providers, undermining cross-border transactions and in seriously harming the interests of consumers of digital services;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 177 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Urges the Member States to step up information exchanges on the challenges they face in the fight against cybercrime, as well as on solutions to address them; in this regard, calls on the Commission to promote effective cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information between competent authorities in view of anticipating and managing potential risks, as provided for in the NIS-Directive;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 197 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to launch awareness-raising campaigns to ensure that citizens, in particular children minors and other vulnerable users, and the private sector are aware of the risks posed by cybercrime, and to promote the use of security measures such as encryption;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 233 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Considers enhanced cooperation withbetween competent authorities and service providers to be a key factor in accelerating and streamlining mutual legal assistance and mutual recognition procedures;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 234 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Considers that EU and national authorities shall have the power to adopt interim measures to prevent the risk of serious and irreparable harm to consumers, in particular the suspension of a website, domain or a similar digital site, service or account, provided that fundamental rights of EU citizens, rules on data protection and national law are respected;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 239 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that innovation should not be hampered by unnecessary red tape for software developers and hardware producers;t is in the interests of developers of innovative software and hardware producers to invest in solutions to prevent cybercrime; in this context, encourages the private sector to implement voluntary measures, such as standards aimed at bolstering trust in the security of software and devices, such as the IoT trust label, developed on the basis of relevant EU legislation such as the NIS Directive;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 252 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to put forward legislative measures setting out clear definitions and minimum penalties for the dissemination of fake news and online incitement to hate, the related obligations of internet service providers and penalties in the event of non- compliance;deleted
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 263 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to investigate the legal scopeoptions for improving the accountability of service providers and intermediaries and the legal scope for imposing an obligation to respond to foreign EU law-enforcement requests; taking into account the principle of proportionality, in order to avoid introducing measures liable to hinder or make less attractive the exercise of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 271 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that guidance is needed from the Commission on the implementation of the intermediary liability framework in order to allow online platforms to comply with their responsibilities and the rules on liability, enhance legal certainty, and increase user confidence; calls on the Commission to develop further steps to that effect, and recalls that the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral and passive role in relation to the transmitted and/or hosted content but requires as well an expeditious reaction to remove or disable access to content when an intermediary has actual knowledge of infringement or illegal activity or information;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 279 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Member States to impose the same encryption obligations on online service providers as those, which apply to providers of traditional telecommunications services;deleted
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 288 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. UnderlinBelieves that issues related to illegal on-line content should be removed immediatelymust be tackled in an efficient manner including by restricting access to on-line content or through takedown procedures; welcomes, in this context, the progress achieved concerning the blocking and removal of illegal content online, but stresses the need for a stronger commitment on the part of platformcompetent authorities and digital service providers to respond quickly and effectively;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 295 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for the application of the ‘follow the money’ approach, as outlined by the European Parliament resolution of 9 June 2015 on ‘Towards a renewed consensus on the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights; An EU Action Plan’, based on the regulatory framework of the E-Commerce directive and IPRED directive;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 298 #

2017/2068(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Highlights that, in line with Parliament’s Resolution, “Toward a Digital Single Market Act”, the limited liability of intermediaries is essential to the protection of the openness of the internet, fundamental rights, legal certainty and innovation; welcomes the Commission’s intention to provide guidance to assist online platforms to remain compliant with the e-Commerce Directive; calls on the Commission to develop further steps to that effect, recalling that platforms not playing a neutral role as defined in the e-commerce Directive cannot claim liability exemption;
2017/06/09
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 25 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 31 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 34 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 61 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 65 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 72 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 99 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 3
European databaseDatabase systems
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 104 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 111 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 115 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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.
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 118 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 5
Blockchain and connectivity as possible long-term solutions
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 120 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
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.
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 124 #

2017/2064(INL)

Motion for a resolution
Annex I – paragraph 8 – indent 1
- consider the establishment of a European blockchain network for odometer readings;
2018/02/08
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 37 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that funding should be guaranteed for the new industrial policy strategy so that the EU can become the world leader in innovation, digitisation and decarbonisation; calls for the necessary financial programme to be safeguarded through a dedicated investment programme that facilitates the development of a comprehensive industrial strategy;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 48 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates the need to strengthen Horizon 2020 and to provide it with a larger share of funding from the total budget without raising the overall EU budget in order to respond to societal challenges and secure Europe’s global competitiveness and civil industrial leadership in research and innovation; continue to strengthen excellent research base and build a true EU innovation policy that creates future markets by fostering ecosystems for researchers, innovators, industries and governments; promote and invest in innovative ideas with rapid scale-up potential and on ensuring that SMEs have better access to risk capital;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 51 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that Horizon 2020 has a great European added value for research and innovation and society as a whole, and believes that the upcoming FP9 should meet the highest ambitions;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for rationalisation of the EU funding landscape and for stronger synergies to use European structural and investment funds (ESI) for R&I investments; these synergies should be considered when developing guidelines and strategies for ESI funds post 2020.
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 108 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of striving for better communicating the impact of the new programmes by the European Commission;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the next EU budget should include sufficient space-related funding to continue and further develop the EU’s flagship Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus space programmes;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the next EU budget should include sufficient space-related funding to continue and further develop the EU’s flagship Galileo, EGNOS and Copernicus space programmesfocus on the most important or urgent societal challenges such as health, climate change, employment, migration, cyber security and safety;
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 151 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
11. Believes strongly that space- related funding in FP 9 should be higher than under Horizon 2020 and that the necessary amounts should be allocated to the future Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) on innovative materials for space equipment; calls for the establishment of an integrated GOVSATCOM ensuring cost-effective secure satellite communication services for European public authorities; recalls its long- standing position that the Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) support framework should be converted into a Union programme and that its remit should be extended, and considers that the budget allocated to this activity should be increased accordingly;deleted
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 165 #

2017/2052(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the European Defence Fund and the recent Commission proposal for a European defence industrial development programme which is intended to cover the period 2019-2020; welcomes the Commission’s intention to submit both a more substantial defence industrial development programme and a programme to support defence research as part of the MFF; considerstresses that these programmes should not draw funds away from other programmes in the same heading.
2017/11/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. In general welcomes and supports the views of the European Commission as outlined in the Communication COM(2016) 356.
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 7 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the fact that all collaborative economies, covering the full spectrum from market-oriented to gift- based, are rooted in human cooperative behaviour and that no matter how diverse they are, or will become, theybenefit from socio-economic developments shifting from the need to own to the need to use assets and resources. Collaborative economies are all identified by resource sharing, the active empowerment of citizens, community- accepted innovation, and the intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a key enabler;
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 36 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that, if developed in a responsible manner, the collaborative economy maywill continue to create significant opportunities for citizens and consumers, who benefit from enhanced competition, tailored services, increased choice and lower prices;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 55 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that collaborative economies thrive in communities in which knowledge- and education-sharing models are strong, thereby consolidating a culture of open innovation, supporting open- sourced hardware and software, and expanding our heritage of common goods and creative commons;
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to ensure that the EU develops the highest international standards regarding (a) social protection for ‘workpreneurs’ in collabMember States to apply functionally similar tax and consumer protection obligations to businesses providing comparable services. Such as mentioned by the Commission, rating and reputational systems or other mechanisms to discourage harmful behaviour by market participants may in some cases reduce risks for consumers stemming from informative economies, (b) safety guarantees for the customers of collaborative economies, and (c) cohabitation synergies with traditional business modelon asymmetries. This can contribute to higher quality services and potentially reduce the need for certain elements of regulation, provided adequate trust can be placed in the quality of the reviews and ratings;
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 71 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Points to the risks of increasing regulatory grey areas, the consequent disregard of existing regulations and the fragmentation of the Single MarketBelieves that regulation needs to be fit for purpose for the digital age; action to address regulatory grey areas and the fragmentation of the Single Market must be future proof and should underpin, not undermine digital innovations; is aware that, if not properly governed, these changes could result in legal uncertainty about applicable rules and constraints in exercising individual rights;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 79 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commissonsiders the functionally similar tax and consumer protection obligations applied ind one Member States to open non-exclusive, experimentation-oriented spaces for collaborative economies and to promote guidelines on this matter in European, national and local legislation, while fostering digital connectivity and literacy, supporting European entrepreneurs and incentivising Industry 4.0 hubbe transferable to other Member States. In order to support the exchange of best practices, calls on the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection to commission a comparative study focusing on agreements with platforms for the collection of taxes and insurance payments;
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 92 #

2017/2003(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to ensure that EU legislation and policies are future- friendly and provide legal certainty in order to unleash the full potential of collaborative economies for EU businesses and citizens, while redefining and modernising – where necessary – the concepts of ‘work/service’, ‘worker’ and ‘service provider’;
2017/01/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission's intent to tackle the current fragmentation, but regrets that its communication did not bring sufficient clarity about the applicability of existing EU legislation to different collaborative economy models; calls for a clear enforcement framework of the consumer acquis and of the Services Directive; encourages the Commission and Member States to ensure the full implementation of existing rules, using infringement procedures whenever incorrect or insufficient implementation of the legislation is identified;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 159 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to provide further guidelines to Member States with a view to laying down effective criteria for distinguand Member States to work together to agree guidelines for distinguishing between peers and professionals, which is crucial for the fair development of the collaborative economy; requests the European Commission to conduct a study of existing thresholds in the collaborative economy across Member States in order to get a better understanding of exishting between peers and professionals, which is crucial for the fair developmentpractices and to be able to analyse the best possible way forward, bearing in mind differing economic realities and purchasing powers across Member States; recognises that a one-size fits all solution may not be appropriate; notes that such guidelines should take into account the fact that there may be several definitions of what is a professional depending ofn the collaborative economyarea of law considered; Stresses that an important criteria to distinguish a peer from a professional is whether the user is making a profit or only sharing costs;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 232 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Strongly believes, at the same time, that this self-regulating capacity does not undercut the need for regulation, especially for market failures that platforms cannot address and for other nWhereas self-regulation has proved to be a good alternative to ex-ante regulation, especially in the area of the collaborative economy thanks to new technological developments such as two- way rating mechanisms; notes that customer satisfaction with collabormative goals (e.g. reversing inequalities, boosting fairness, inclusiveness, and openness, etc.)economy services is much higher than in the traditional sectors; believes, at the same time, that this self-regulating capacity does not replace the need for regulation, such as the Services and eCommerce Directives, and EU consumer law to ensure coherence and complementarity;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 246 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Is convincedBelieves that a common EU horizontal and harmonised regulatory framework, consisting of a combination of general principles and specific rules, needs to be developed, in addition to anyregulatory framework must be pro- innovation, technologically neutral and future proof and establish sector-ial specific regulation that might be neededations whilst recognising general principles;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 251 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Believes that the existing EU regulatory framework should continue to be applied, and that future changes consisting of general principles and specific rules should be considered in response to any gaps or needs on a case- by-case basis, in line with better regulation principles.
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 269 #

2017/2003(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Is concerned about the difficulties that have emerged so farthat there may have been some difficulties in some sectors in relation to tax compliance and enforcement, despite the increased traceability of economic transactions via online platforms; recognises that these issues have been addressed in certain Member States; therefore invites the European Commission and Member States to facilitate an exchange of best practices between tax authorities and stakeholders to allow Member States to develop appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy;
2017/02/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 37 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 48 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 65 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 72 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 77 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 88 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 105 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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;
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 122 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 129 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 168 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 173 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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;
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 198 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Where there is no ticket office or accessible ticketing machine in the station of departure, persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobilityassengers shall be permitted to buy tickets on board the train at no extra cost.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 209 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 246 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 274 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 320 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/17
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 340 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 418 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 576 #

2017/0237(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2018/04/03
Committee: TRAN
Amendment 44 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
(2) Data value chains are built on different data activities: data creation and collection; data aggregation and organisation; data storage and processing; data analysis, marketing and distribution; use and re-use of data. The effective and efficient functioning of data storage and other processing is a fundamental building block in any data value chain. However, such effective and efficient functioning and the development of the data economy in the Union are hampered, in particular, by two types of obstacles to data mobility and to the internal market.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 47 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to data storage or other processing services, including porting of data. However, the provision of those services is hampered or sometimes prevented by certain national requirements to locate data in a specific territory.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 52 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) Such obstacles to the free movement of data storage or other processing services and to the right of establishment of data storage or other processing providers originate from requirements in the national laws of Member States to locate data in a specific geographical area or territory for the purpose of storage or other processing. Other rules or administrative practices have an equivalent effect by imposing specific requirements which make it more difficult to store or otherwise process data outside a specific geographical area or territory within the Union, such as requirements to use technological facilities that are certified or approved within a specific Member State. Legal uncertainty as to the extent of legitimate and illegitimate data localisation requirements further limits the choices available to market players and to the public sector regarding the location of data storage or other processing.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 56 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) At the same time, data mobility in the Union is also inhibited by private restrictions: legal, contractual and technical issues hindering or preventing users of data storage or other processing services from porting their data from one service provider to another or back to their own IT systems, not least upon termination of their contract with a service provider.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 60 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order to create a framework for the free movement of non-personal data in the Union and the foundation for developing the data economy and enhancing the competitiveness of European industry, it is necessary to lay down a clear, comprehensive and predictable legal framework for storage or other processing of data other than personal data in the internal market. A principle-based approach providing for cooperation among Member States as well as self-regulation should ensure that the framework is flexible so that it can take into account the evolving needs of users, providers and national authorities in the Union. In order to avoid the risk of overlaps with existing mechanisms and hence to avoid higher burdens both for Member States and businesses, detailed technical rules should not be established.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 62 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) This Regulation should apply to legal or natural persons who provide data storage or other processing services to users residing or having an establishment in the Union, including those who provide services in the Union without an establishment in the Union.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 84 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) This Regulation should apply to data storage or other processing in the broadest sense, encompassing the usage of all types of IT systems, whether located on the premises of the user or outsourced to a data storage or other processing service provider. It should cover data processing of different levels of intensity, from data storage (Infrastructure- as-a-Service (IaaS)) to the processing of data on platforms (Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)) or in applications (Software-as-a- Service (SaaS)). These different services should be within the scope of this Regulation, unless data storage or other processing is merely ancillary to a service of a different type, such as providing an online marketplace intermediating between service providers and consumers or business users.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 92 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Data localisation requirements represent a clear barrier to the free provision of data storage or other processing services across the Union and to the internal market. As such, they should be banned unless they are justified based on the grounds of public security, as defined by Union law, in particular Article 52 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and satisfy the principle of proportionality enshrined in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In order to give effect to the principle of free flow of non-personal data across borders, to ensure the swift removal of existing data localisation requirements and to enable for operational reasons storage or other processing of data in multiple locations across the EU, and since this Regulation provides for measures to ensure data availability for regulatory control purposes, Member States should not be able to invoke justifications other than public security.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 108 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) Natural or legal persons who are subject to obligations to provide data to competent authorities can comply with such obligations by providing and guaranteeing effective and timely electronic access to the data to competent authorities, regardless of the Member State in the territory of which the data is stored or otherwise processed. Such access may be ensured through concrete terms and conditions in contracts between the natural or legal person subject to the obligation to provide access and the data storage or other processing service provider.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 113 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
(20) The ability to port data without hindrance is a key facilitator of user choice and effective competition on markets for data storage or other processing services. The real or perceived difficulties to port data cross- border also undermine the confidence of professional users in taking up cross-border offers and hence their confidence in the internal market. Whereas natural persons and consumers benefit from existing Union legislation, the ability to switch between service providers is not facilitated for users in the course of their business or professional activities.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 121 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
(24) Enhancing trust in the security of cross-border data storage or other processing should reduce the propensity of market players and the public sector to use data localisation as a proxy for data security. It should also improve the legal certainty for companies on applicable security requirements when outsourcing their data storage or other processing activities, including to service providers in other Member States.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 122 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) Any security requirements related to data storage or other processing that are applied in a justified and proportionate manner on the basis of Union law or national law in compliance with Union law in the Member State of residence or establishment of the natural or legal persons whose data is concerned should continue to apply to storage or other processing of that data in another Member State. These natural or legal persons should be able to fulfil such requirements either themselves or through contractual clauses in contracts with providers.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 125 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
(26) Security requirements set at national level should be necessary and proportionate to the risks posed to the security of data storage or other processing in the area in scope of the national law in which these requirements are set.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 126 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
(27) Directive 2016/114841 provides for legal measures to boost the overall level of cybersecurity in the Union. Data storage or other processing services constitute one of the digital services covered by that Directive. According to its Article 16, Member States have to ensure that digital service providers identify and take appropriate and proportionate technical and organisational measures to manage the risks posed to the security of network and information systems which they use. Such measures should ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk presented, and should take into account the security of systems and facilities, incident handling, business continuity management, monitoring, auditing and testing, and compliance with international standards. These elements are to be further specified by the Commission in implementing acts under that Directive. _________________ 41 Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1).
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 138 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. This Regulation shall apply to the storage or other processing of electronic data other than personal data in the Union, which is
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 152 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
2. ‘data storage’ means any storage of data in electronic format;deleted
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 153 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. ‘processing’ means any operation or set of operations which is performed on data or on sets of data in electronic format, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 154 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. ‘provider’ means a natural or legal person who provides data storage or other processing services;
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 156 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘competent authority’ means an authority of a Member State that has the power to obtain access to data stored or processed by a natural or legal person for the performance of its official duties, as provided for by national or Union law;
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 162 #

2017/0228(COD)

8. ‘professional user’ means a natural or legal person, including a public sector entity, using or requesting a data storage or other processing service for purposes related to its trade, business, craft, profession or task.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 184 #

2017/0228(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Where a request for assistance entails obtaining access to any premises of a natural or legal person including to any data storage or other processing equipment and means, by the requested authority, such access must be in accordance with Union or Member State procedural law.
2018/04/09
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 68 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
(28) The Agency should contribute towards raising the awareness of the public about risks related to cybersecurity and provide guidance on good practices for individual users aimed at citizens and organisations. The Agency should also contribute to promote best practices and solutions at the level of individuals and organisations by collecting and analysing publicly available information regarding significant incidents, and by compiling reports with a view to providing guidance to businesses and citizens and improving the overall level of preparedness and resilience. The Agency should furthermore organise, in cooperation with the Member States and the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies regular outreach and public education campaigns directed to end-users, aiming at promoting safer individual online behaviour and raising awareness of measures that can be taken to guard against potential threats in cyberspace, including cybercrimes such as phishing attacks, botnets, financial and banking fraud, as well as promoting basic authentication and data protection advice. The Agency should play a central role in accelerating end-user awareness on security of devices and secure use of services.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 84 #

2017/0225(COD)

(47) Conformity assessment is the process demonstrating whether specified requirements relating to a product, process, service, system, person or body have been fulfilled. For the purposes of this Regulation, certification should be considered as a type of conformity assessment regarding the cybersecurity features ofand practices comprised in a product, process, service, system, or a combination of those (“ICT products and services”) by an independent third party, other than the product manufacturer or service provider. Certification cannot guarantee per se that certified ICT products and services are cyber secure. It is rather a procedure and technical methodology to attest that ICT products and services as well as the underlying processes and systems have been tested and that they comply with certain cybersecurity requirements laid down elsewhere, for example as specified in technical standards.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 104 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
(56) The Commission should be empowered to request ENISA to prepare candidate schemes for specific ICT products or services. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, should then be empowered to adopt the European cybersecurity certification scheme by means of implementing acts. Taking account of the general purpose and security objectives identified in this Regulation, European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted by the Commission should specify a minimum set of elements concerning the subject-matter, the scope and functioning of the individual scheme. These should include among others the scope and object of the cybersecurity certification, including the categories of ICT products and services covered, the detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements, for example by reference to standards or technical specifications, the specific evaluation criteria and evaluation methods, as well as the intended level of assurance: basic, substantial and/or high. Consideration should be given in the scheme to the full lifecycle of the product, including any rules applicable to the de- commissioning of products or services.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 114 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
(57) Recourse to European cybersecurity certification should remain voluntary, unless otherwise provided in Union or national legislation. However, w. When specific need for certain products or services to demonstrate compliance with a set of harmonised cybersecurity requirements arises in Union law, the requirements and process of assessment and compliance verification should be set down in Union legislation in line with the New Approach. With a view to achieving the objectives of this Regulation and avoiding the fragmentation of the internal market, national cybersecurity certification schemes or procedures for the ICT products and services covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme should cease to produce effects from the date established by the Commission by means of the implementing act. Moreover, Member States should not introduce new national certification schemes providing cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and services already covered by an existing European cybersecurity certification scheme.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 136 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘European cybersecurity certification scheme’ means the comprehensive set of rules, technical requirements, standards and procedures defined at Union level applying to the certification of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services falling under the scope of that specific scheme;
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 185 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) facilitate the establishment and take-up ofconsult international and European stand internationalardisation organisations on the development of standards for risk management and for the security of ICT products and services, as well as draw up, in collaboration with Member States, advice and guidelines regarding the technical areas related to the security requirements for operators of essential services and digital service providers, as well as regarding already existing standards, including Member States’ national standards, pursuant to Article 19(2) of Directive (EU) 2016/1148nd facilitate the establishment and take-up of relevant international and European standards;
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 187 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) draw up, in collaboration with Member States, advice and guidelines regarding the technical areas referred to in point (b), as well as regarding already existing standards, including Member States’ national standards, which would allow for those areas to be covered;
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 215 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The Permanent Stakeholders’ Group shall advise the Agency in respect of the performance of its activities. It shall in particular advise the Executive Director on drawing up a proposal for the Agency’s work programme, and on ensuring communication with the relevant stakeholders on all issues related to the work programme. It may also propose that the Commission request the Agency to prepare candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes in accordance with Article 44, either on its own initiative or following submission of proposals from relevant stakeholders.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 229 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. Following a request from the Commission, ENISA shall prepare a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme which meets the requirements set out in Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation. Member States or, Permanent Stakeholders’ Group, either on its own initiative or following submission of proposals from relevant stakeholders, and the European Cybersecurity Certification Group (the ‘Group’) established under Article 53 may propose the preparation of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme to the Commission.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 234 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 2
2. WThroughout then preparingation of candidate schemes 2. referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, ENISA shall consult all relevant stakeholders and closely cooperate with the Group. TRelevant stakeholders and the Group shall provide ENISA with the assistance and expert advice required by ENISA in relation to the preparation of the candidate scheme, including by providing opinions where necessary. Where relevant, ENISA may also set up a stakeholder expert group, composed of members of the Permanent Stakeholders’ Group and any other relevant stakeholders with specific expertise in the field of a given candidate scheme, in order to provide further assistance and advice.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 250 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, based shall consult all relevant stakeholders on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, and shall assess its suitability for meeting the objectives of the request and whether the scheme contributes to a high level of consumer and end-user protection and European competitiveness. Following a consultation and assessment, the Commission may adopt implementing acts, in accordance with Article 55(1), providing for European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and services meeting the requirements of Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 259 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall be so designed to take into account, as applicable,t least the following security objectives, insofar as they are relevant:
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 269 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ensure that ICT products and services are provided with up to date software that does not contain known vulnerabilities critical to the assurance offered by the scheme, have been designed and implemented in such a way as to effectively limit the inclusion or introduction of vulnerabilities, and are provided mechanisms for secure software updates.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 278 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme may specify one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, fordistinct assurance levels for ICT products and services issued under that scheme. Those levels shall be distinguished on the basis of the degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT products and or services issued under that scheme, characterised with reference to standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of cybersecurity incidents.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 289 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. The assurance levels basic, substantial and high shall meet the following criteria respectively: (a) assurance level basic shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of cybersecurity incidents; (b) assurance level substantial shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of cybersecurity incidents; (c) assurance level high shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service than certificates with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent cybersecurity incidents.deleted
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 323 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements against which the specific ICT products and services are evaluated, for example by reference to Union or international or European standards or technical specifications;
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 358 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) the period of validity of issued certificates.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 372 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2
2. The certification shall be voluntary, unless otherwise specified in Union law.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 376 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. A European cybersecurity certificate pursuant to this Article shall be either subject to a declaration of conformity by a manufacturer or service provider or issued by the conformity assessment bodies referred to in Article 51 on the basis of criteria included in the European cybersecurity certification scheme, adopted pursuant to Article 44. Where a scheme offers more than one level of assurance, it may choose a combination of methods to determine compliance with the scheme.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 378 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where a European certification scheme requires a manufacturer or service provider to draw up a declaration of conformity, these shall be kept by the manufacturer or service provider and provided to the national certification supervisory authorities upon request. By drawing up the declaration of conformity, the manufacturer shall assume responsibility for compliance with the requirements of the Scheme.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 382 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6
6. Certificates shall be issued for a maximum period of three years andas deemed appropriate for each scheme, which shall not be less than 24 months where those are issued by a conformity assessment body. Certificates may be renewed, under the same conditions, provided that the relevant requirements continue to be met. Certificates shall not become invalid following the provision of updates or other changes in hardware or software versions where the requirements of Article 47(1)(j) are complied with.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 392 #

2017/0225(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall cease to produce effects from the date established in the implementing act adopted pursuant Article 44(4). Where a European cybersecurity certification has replaced a national scheme, certificates issued under the European scheme shall be accepted as valid in cases where certification under a national scheme was required. Existing national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services not covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall continue to exist.
2018/03/02
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 161 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) A legislative framework for a PEPP will lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement-related investments that can be managed on a pan-European scale. By complementing the existing pension products and schemestatutory and occupational pension schemes and products, it will contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings, addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long-term investment. This framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes. , nor will it affect existing national statutory and occupational pension schemes and products. The PEPP will neither directly nor indirectly be linked to the occupation or the employment status of the PEPP saver.
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 177 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
(17) In the case of the establishment of a branch or a permanent presence in another Member State, it is appropriate to distribute responsibility for enforcement between home and host Member States. While responsibility for compliance with obligations affecting the business as a whole – such as the rules on professional requirements – should remain with the competent authority of the home Member State under the same regime as in the case of provision of services, the competent authority of the host Member State should assume responsibility for enforcing the rules on information requirements, advertisements and conduct of business with regard to the services provided within its territory. However, where the competent authority of a host Member State becomes aware of any breaches of obligations occurring within its territory with respect to which this Directive does not confer responsibility on the host Member State, a close cooperation demands that that authority informs the competent authority of the home Member State so that the latter takes the appropriate measures. Such is the case in particular as regards breaches of the rules on good repute, professional knowledge and competence requirements. Moreover, in view of protecting consumers, the competent authority of the host Member State should be entitled to intervene if the home Member State fails to take appropriate measures or if the measures taken are insufficient.
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 263 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) is neither directly nor indirectly linked to the occupation or the employment status of the individual saver;
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 283 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) the provisions of Member States’ laws which would apply to a comparable personal pension product manufactured and distributed in accordance with the law of the Member State in which the manufacturwhere the PEPP saver has its rlegistered offial residence.
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 287 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) institutions for occupational retirement provision registered or authorised in accordance with Directive 2016/2341/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council45; _________________ 45Directive 2016/2341/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) (recast) (OJ L 354, 23.12.2016, p. 37).deleted
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 437 #

2017/0143(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24a Advertisements 1. Any advertisement relating to a PEPP shall comply with the principles contained in paragraphs 2 and 3. 2. Advertisements shall be clearly recognisable as such. The information contained in an advertisement shall not be inaccurate or misleading and shall be consistent with the information contained in the PEPP key information document, where already published, or with the information required to be in the PEPP key information document, where the PEPP key information document is yet to be published. 3. All information disclosed in an oral or written form concerning a PEPP, even where not for advertising purposes, shall be consistent with the information contained in the PEPP key information document. 4. The competent authority of the Member State where the advertisements are disseminated shall have the power to exercise control over the compliance, of advertising activity relating to a PEPP, with paragraphs 2 and 3 and with applicable national law. 5. The use of any of the supervisory and investigatory powers referred to in Article 54 in relation to the enforcement of this Article by the competent authority of a host Member State of the PEPP provider shall be communicated without undue delay to the competent authority of the home Member State of the PEPP provider.
2018/05/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 49 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry and to create a more integrated defence market in Europe. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 65 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) The fragmentation of European defence markets leads to unnecessary duplication of capabilities and expenditures. To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies, both at the level of prime contractors and of suppliers, where commonly agreed capability requirements are identified. This should also improve the efficiency of the single market in the defence sector which would ultimately mean better value for money for the Member States..
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 85 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities in the Permanent Structured Cooperation at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate military requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) In case an action supported by the Programme is managed by a project manager appointed by Member States, the Commission should inform the project manager prior to executing the payment to the beneficiary of the eligible action so that the project manager can ensure that the time-frames are respected by the beneficiaries.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 100 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) As the objective of the Programme is to support the competitiveness of the Union defence industry by de-bearing some of the risking at the development phase of cooperative projects, actions related to the development of a defence product or technology, namely definition of common technical specifications and standards, design, prototyping, testing, qualification, certification as well feasibility studies and other supporting measures, should be eligible to benefit from it. This will also apply to the upgrade of existing defence products and technologies.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 111 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
(11) Given that the Programme aims particularly at enhancing cooperation between undertakings across Member States, an action should be eligible for funding under the Programme only if it is undertaken by a cooperation of at least threeeight undertakings based in at least twosix different Member States.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 115 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications and standards. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for supportfinancial support. Undertakings established outside the Union should also be able to participate where they are established in a third country identified in the work programme. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member Statesthird countries which are not identified in the work programme.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) As research and innovation in general benefit largely from an openness towards third countries, the Programme should seek to foster beneficial links with third countries where that serves the interests of achieving its objectives. Where appropriate, and in particular to safeguard the European interests as regards intellectual property, a more cautious approach may be adopted.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 140 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 146 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In all cases the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission. If a consortium of undertakings wishes to participate in an eligible action under the Programme and financial assistance of the Union is to take form of a grant, the consortium should appoint one of its members as a coordinator who will be the principle point of contact with the Commission.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. WOthere appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, mayshould also be taken into account.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure that the funded actions will contribute to the competitiveness of the European defence industry, they should be market-oriented and demand driven. Therefore, the fact that Member States have already committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology, possibly in a coordinated way, should be taken into account in the award criteria. In all cases, the requirements of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a should be respected in full, including the transparency and non- discrimination principles, and exceptions should be allowed within the strict framework of that Directive. __________________ 1a Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 on the coordination of procedures for the award of certain works contracts, supply contracts and service contracts by contracting authorities or entities in the fields of defence and security, and amending Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC (OJ L 216 20.8.2009, p. 76).
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 166 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The financial assistance of the Union under the Programme should not exceed 20% of the total eligible cost of the action when it relates to prototyping which is often the most costly action in the development phase. The totalityUp to 50% of the eligible costs should however be covered by the Union for other actions in the development phase and 100% in relation to actions undertaken by SMEs.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 186 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) The Commission should establish a multiannualtwo-year work programme in line with the objectives of the Programme. The Commission should be assisted in the establishment of the work programme by a committee of Member States (hereinafter referred to as Programme Committee). In light of the Union policy on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as key to ensuring economic growth, innovation, job creation, and social integration in the Union and the fact that the supported actions will typically require trans-national collaboration, it is of importance that the work programme will reflect and enable such cross-border participation of SMEs and that therefore a proportion of the overall budget will benefit such action.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 191 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
(22) In order to benefit from its expertise in the defence sector, the European Defence Agency will be given the status of an observer in the committee of Member StaProgramme Committese. The European External Action Service should also assist in the committee of Member StaProgramme Committese.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 202 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation and evaluation report at the end of each year of the Programme, examining and evaluating the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. This report should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 223 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including in view of supporting integrated actions in the single market for defence, including the involvement of small and medium- sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 231 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Tto foster better exploitation of the results of defence research and contribute to closing the gaps between research and development. in line with the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 235 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) to foster the growing of an autonomous and consolidated European defence industry within the single market, with guaranteed security of supply.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 242 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The amount for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2019-2020 is set at EUR 500355 million in current prices.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 260 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In case a project manager is appointed by Member States, the Commission shall execute the payment to the eligible beneficiaries after informing the project manager.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 268 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme shall provide support for actions by beneficiaries in the development phase covering both new and the upgrade of existingnew products and technologies, in relation to:
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 270 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the design of a defence product, tangible or intangible component or technology as well as the technical specifications or standards on which such design has been developed;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 290 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The action shall be undertaken in a cooperation of at least threeeight undertakings which are established in at least twosix different Member States. The undertakings which are beneficiaries shall not effectively be controlled, directly or indirectly, by the same entity or shall not control each other.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 292 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where appropriate and duly justified, the work programme may provide for additional conditions according to specific policy requirements or to the nature and objectives of the action, including inter alia conditions regarding the number of participants, the type of participants and their place of establishment.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 302 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications or standards.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 323 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Beneficiaries shall be undertakings established in the Union, in which Member States and/or nationals of Member States own more than 50% of the undertaking and effectively or in a third countrol it within the meaning of Article 6(3), whether directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate undertakings. In addition, ay identified in the work programme. All infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the participants, including subcontractors and other third parties, in actions funded under the Programme shall not be located on the territory of non-the Member States or third countries identified in the work programme during the entire duration of the action.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 335 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. If the beneficiary, as defined in paragraph 1, is developing an action, as defined in Article 6, in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation, it shall be eligible for the increased funding referred to in Article 11(2) in respect of that action.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 350 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Union’s financial assistance is provided through a grant, tThe members of any consortium wishing to participate in an action shall appoint one of them to act as coordinator, which shall be identified in the grant agreement. The coordinator shall be the principal point of contact between the members of the consortium in relations with the Commission or the relevant funding body, unless specified otherwise in the grant agreement or in the event of non- compliance with its obligations under the grant agreement.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 364 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 367 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) contribution to the competitiveness and growth of defence-related enterprises;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 371 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) contribution to the security and defence interests of the Union by enhancing defence technologies which contribute to the implementation of the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Union;, and, where appropriate at regional or international level;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) substantial involvement of SMEs;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 376 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) increased or new cross-border cooperation;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 381 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for the actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable, while respecting the requirements of Directive 2009/81/EC as regards defence and security procurement.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 397 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The financial assistance of the Union provided under the Programme mayshall not exceed 20% of the total cost of the action where it relates to prototyping. In as provided under point (b) of Article 6(1). For all the other cases, the assistance may cover up to the total cost of the actionactions provided under points (a) and (c) to (f) of Article 6(1), the assistance shall not exceed 50% of the total cost of the action and 100% in case these actions are undertaken by SMEs.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 403 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. An action developed by a beneficiary referred to in Article 7 paragraph 2 may benefit from a funding rate increased by an additional 10 percentage points.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 424 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, by means of an implementing act, shall adopt multiannual aa two-year work programme for the duration of the Programme. This implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in in Article 16(2). This work programme shall be in line with the objectives set out in Article 2;
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 429 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. The work programme shall set out in detail the categories of projects to be funded under the Programme; and their direct relation to the objectives set out in Article 2.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 430 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The work programme shall identify any third countries that are eligible to participate in the Programme.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 431 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. The work programme shall ensure that a credible proportion of the overall budget will benefit actions enabling the cross-border participation of SMEs.deleted
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 457 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – title
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 461 #

2017/0125(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. To support greater efficiency and effectiveness of future Union policy actions, the Commission shall draw up a retrospectiven evaluation report annually and send it to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report - building on relevant consultations of Member States and key stakeholders - shall notably assess the progress made towards the achievement of objectives set out in Article 2. It shall also analyse cross border participation of SMEs in projects implemented under the programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain.
2017/12/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
(7) In order for Union citizens and businesses to enjoy their right to free movement within the internal market, the Union should adopt specific measures allowing citizens and businesses to have easy access to comprehensive and reliable information about their rights created by Union law and to information about the applicable national rules and procedures with which they will need to comply where they move to, live or study or where they establish or carry out a business in another Member State other than their own. It is particularly important for innovative new businesses facing complex regulatory environments, such as those active in e- commerce and the collaborative economy, that they can easily find out the applicable rules and how those rules apply to their business activities. The information to be provided at national level should not only concern national rules implementing Union law, but also any other national rules that are applicable to national citizens and businesses from other Member States alike.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 191 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. A single digital gateway ("the gateway”) shall be established by the Commission and the competent authoritiMember States in accordance with this Regulation. The gateway shall consist of a common user interface integrated in a single portal managed by the Commission and shall link to relevant national and Union websites.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 201 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that users have easuser-friendly, online access to the following on their national webpages:
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 226 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authoritiMember States and the Commission shall ensure that where, in accordance with Article 4 they are responsible for ensuring access to information as referred to in Article 2(2)(a) that information is clear and user-friendly and complies with the following requirements:
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 231 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) it is well-structured and presented sopresented in such a way that users can quickly find the information they need;
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 234 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authorities shall provide the information in at least one official language of the Union in addition to the national language or, where applicable, the national languages. This shall be without prejudice to Member States' legislation regarding the use of languages.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 236 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authoritiMember States and the Commission shall, for the purposes of complying with Article 4, ensure that users have access to a clear and user-friendly explanation of the following elements of the procedures referred to in Article 2(2)(b) before having to identify themselves prior to launching the procedure:
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 244 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authorities shall provide the explanation referred to in paragraph 1 in at least one official language of the Union in addition to the national language or, where applicable, the national languages. This is without prejudice to Member States' legislation regarding the use of languages.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 246 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authoritiMember States and the Commission shall, for the purposes of complying with Article 4, ensure that users have access to a clear and user-friendly explanation of the following before submitting a request for a service as referred to in Article 2(2)(c):
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 321 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The competent authoritiMember States and the Commission shall coordinate their promotion activities referred to in paragraph 1 and shall refer to the gateway using its logo and reference in such activities together with any other brand names as appropriate.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 323 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authoritiMember States and the Commission shall ensure that the gateway is easily findable through the related portals for which they are responsible and that clear links to the gateway are included in all relevant websites.
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 354 #

2017/0086(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 7 a (new)
(7a) European Consumer Centres Network
2017/11/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 10 #

2017/0024(NLE)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) This Regulation responds to a proposal made by the Bio-based Industries Consortium Aisbl (BIC) and mirrors best practice in other joint undertakings. Effective programme delivery by the BBI Joint Undertaking and better regulation overall should continue to be achieved through improved cooperation and engagement with all stakeholders in the bio-based chain.
2017/09/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation and new technologies havecontinue to changed forms of communication and the behaviour of consumers and companies;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 27 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas the evolving development and use of internet platforms for a wide set of activities, including commercial activities and sharing goods and services, have changed the ways in which consumers, traders and other users interact with content providers;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 33 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the e-Commerce Directive exempts intermediaries from liability for content only if they play a neutral, merely technical and passive role in relation to the hosted contentwhere they have neither control nor knowledge in relation to the hosted content; whereas the preceding consultation showed broad support for the existing principles of the e-Commerce Directive;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 35 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas numerous online platforms not only provide access to goods and services, but also play a more active role in relation to consumers and other actors;deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 71 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges that online platforms benefit today's digital economy and society by increasing the choices available to consumers and creating and shaping new markets; points out, howevconsider,s that existing and emerging online platforms can present newpolicy and regulatory challenges, just as existing and emerging business practices elsewhere in their respective sectors can present policy and regulatory challenges;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 79 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that, although many pieces of EU legislation apply to online platforms, it is frequently the case that they are not enforced properly or have not been adapted to the onlin but parts of the acquis would benefit from being updated for developments of the online world; believes that the Commission's assessment of the acquis for fitness for purpose in a digital age is an important contribution to an effective and attractive regulatory environment in Europe wforld online and digital business;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 96 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that there is currently no consensus on the definition ofit is impossible to define online platforms due to the multitude of different types of platforms, which may lead to fragmentation of the EU’s internal marketand the variety of areas of activity they engage in;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 99 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that, in view of the rapidly evolving markets and the diversity of platforms ranging from non-profit platforms to B2B platforms and encompassing different services, sectors and a vast variety of actors, there is no clear definition of platforms, and a 'one- size-fits-all' approach could seriously impede innovation and put European companies at a competitive disadvantage in the global economy;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 108 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that, although online platforms operate within a highly diverse range of activities, such as e-commerce, the media, search engines, the distribution of cultural content, the collaborative economy and social networks, certain common features which can be used to identify these entities exist neverthelessnevertheless which negates the usefulness of a single definition, which could seriously impede innovation;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 111 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that certain features often characterise online platforms, such as operating in multi-sided markets, enabling parties belonging to two or more distinct user groups to enter into direct contact by electronic means, offering online services based on the classification or referencing of content, goods or services proposed or put on-line by third parties, the bringing together of several parties with a view to the sale of a good, the provision of a service or the exchange or sharing of content, goods or services;deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 126 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Facilitating the sustainable growth of European online platforms in Europe
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 131 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that online platforms use the internet as a means of interaction and act as facilitators between the demand and supply sides, to the benefit of users, consumers and businesses, particularly SMEs;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 135 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that online platforms take advantage of the enormous and ever- increasing number of mobile deviceare increasingly available on mobile devices; emphasises that the necessary infrastructure investment should be incentivised to ensure connectivity across the Member States for current and future applications;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 141 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that the increasingly widespread use of smartphones and tablets has further extended access to online platforms, thereby enhancing their role in the economy and society, particularly among young people;deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 170 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Expresses its concerns that the increasing dominance of some online platforms may diminish the entrepreneurial freedom;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 175 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the Commission to prioritise actions that allow European start-ups and new European online platforms to emerge and to scale up; stresses that facilitating investments in start-ups is vital to the development of online platforms originating in Europe;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 195 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the current intermediary liability is one of the main concerns in the ongoing debateregime contained in the E- Commerce Directive received broad support in the public consultation on online platforms;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 210 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that a clear-cut and level playing field is needed in order to allowguidance from the Commission on intermediary liability may assist online platforms to continue to comply with their responsibilities and the rules on liability;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 216 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that certain stakeholders are dissatisfied with the current rules on liability and welcomesConsiders that the Commission's undertaking to publish guidelines on intermediary liability; calls onn help to guarantee that the E-Commission to draw attention to the differences between the online and offline world and to create a level playing field for comparable services online and offlineerce Directive provisions remain future-proof and technologically neutral; expresses caution that the Commission should not use guidelines to address perceived differences between the online and offline world which may, prima facie, appear comparable but in practical and technical terms may be very different situations;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 226 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Considers that the liability rules for online platforms should allow the tackling of issues related to illegal and harmful content in an efficient manner, for instance by respecting the duty of ca and notes with interest the intention of the Commission to prepare guidance on voluntary measures taken to address such content and the interaction of those measure,s while maintaining a balanced and business- friendly approachith liability rules, including cooperation between online platforms and law enforcement authorities;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 246 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the need for online platforms to prevent illegal and inappropriate content and unfair practicesreact promptly to illegal content through regulatory, effective self- regulatory or hybrid measures; stresses the importance of online platforms playing a proaccomplimentary and cooperative role in tackling illegal and inappropriate content and taking immediate action to remove illegal or inappropriate content if such content slips through preventive monitoringcontent;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 259 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that online platforms shouldmay develop more effective voluntary measures and technical means of identifying and eliminating harmful content, in particular in implementation of the Code of Conduct on illegal online hate speech agreed in 2016 and other voluntary and self- regulation measures; underlines that online platforms cannot substitute for effective enforcement of national or European laws addressing illegal content, particularly as private entities' actions cannot replace proper due process and the protections afforded for the free exercise of citizens fundamental rights; expresses concern that increasingly invasive obligations placed on online platforms may impinge on individuals rights of privacy and freedom of expression;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 283 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Urges the Commission to ensure a level playing field for online platforms; stresses that regulatory certainty is essential to creating a thriving digital economy; notes that competitive pressures vary between different sectors and different actors within sectors, therefore ‘one-size-fits-all’ solutions are rarely appropriate;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 300 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Underlines that possible reforms of the existing regulatory framework should concentrate on the harmonisation of rulessimplification, modernisation and reducing regulatory fragmentation; emphasises the need to avoid over-regulation, and where regulation proves necessary, to enforce rigorously principles of better regulation; stresses the importance of technology neutrality and having the samecoherence between rules that apply online and offline in equivalent situations;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 307 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Cautions against creating market distortions or barriers to market entry for online services by introducing new obligations to cross-subsidise particular legacy business models;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 325 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines that the Internet of the future cannot succeed without users' trust in online platforms, greater transparency, better control of ranking systems and advertising, and online platforms respecting all applicable legislation;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 331 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Stresses the importance of transparency in relation to data collection and considers that online platforms must respond to users’ concerns by informing them more effectively about what personal data is collected and how it is shared and used, within the framework of the applicable European data regulations;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 340 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines that the cross-border nature of online platforms represents a huge advantage in developing the Digital Single Market, but also requires better cooperation between national public authorities; asks the Commission to make better use of existing consumer protection services, which could provide identical andto collaborate and provide efficient consumer protection in relation to online platforms activities where those activities present true cross- border issues of concern; further notes the importance of the Cross-border Enforcement and Cooperation Regulation in this regard;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 364 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission to evaluBelieves thate platforms' review systems and to put an end to certainre an aid to consumers and should not be misused by online platforms; considers that practices, such as fake reviews and the deletion of negative reviews in order to make platforms comply with existing obligationsmay mislead consumers and encourages platforms to be vigilant against such practices; notes that already only a minority of consumers believe online reviews to be reliable, which is to the disadvantage of the online platform and the products available on those platforms and does not contribute to consumer satisfaction; considers actions by platforms to build trust in those systems would enhance consumer protections and support growth in ecommerce;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 371 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to assess the need for and the principles in relation to criteria, which could set the conditions under which online platforms may be made subject to further monitoring and assisted in order for them to comply with existing obligations and guidelines in a timely manner, in particular in the realm of consumer protection,;deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 410 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that a fair and innovation- friendly environment as well as investments in research and development are vital for generating new ideas and innovations; underlines the importance of open data for the development of new online platforms which benefit citizens and consumers; in this regard recalls the adoption of the revision of the Directive on Re-use of Public Sector Information in 2013 and the review of the implementation of this Directive which is due in 2018;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 420 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Stresses that, in relation to this specific business model, the traditional reasoning inherent in EU competition law may no longer be fit for purpose EU competition law is based on sound and established principles which are fit for purpose for the digital economy when applied rigorously;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 430 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40 a. Notes the intention of the Commission to study the B2B relationship between online platforms and their clients and awaits with interest the conclusions from this investigation; considers that adequate protections should be guaranteed to guard against unfair practices, in particular where these close down innovation or hinder competitive market entry;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 433 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
41. Underlines that EU competition law and authorities need to guarantee a level playing field where appropriate, including in respect of consumer protection and tax issuand notes ongoing investigations into alleged anti- competitive practices;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 438 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the efforts made by the Commission to fight tax avoidance and harmful competition and calls on the Member States and the Commission to propose further reforms to prevent tax avoidance practices in the EU;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 439 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
43. Points to the differences in the legal landscape in the 28 Member States and the specificities of the digital sector in which the physical presence of a company in the country of the market is often not needed and calls on the Member States to adjust the value-added tax (VAT) system according to the country-of-destination principle7 ; _________________ 7European Parliament resolution of 24 November 2016 on towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud, P8_TA(2016)0453.deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 453 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
44. Regrets that the EU’s presence in the world market is barely felt, in particular due to the current fragmentation of the digital market, legal uncertainty and the lack of financing and capacity to market technological innovations, which make it difficult for European companies to become world leaders in this new economy compared to their rivals based in other jurisdictions;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 456 #

2016/2276(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for the European institutions to ensure a level playing field betweenwork together to implement an effective and attractive regulation environment benefitting both European and non- European operators, in respect of taxation and similar questions, for examplewhich acts to the ultimate benefit of consumers through increased choice and greater competition;
2017/03/27
Committee: ITREIMCO
Amendment 8 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) Reiterates that ICT Standardisation is essential for the Digital Single Market and standards are an important tool for economic growth and innovation creating a competitive advantage and market access for European businesses;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 9 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
(2) Underlines that inter-operability and performance of equipment, technical solutions and services are at the centre of ICT standardisation;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 10 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
(3) Acknowledges the current challenging context of digitisation for all sectors, the increasing pace of technological change and proliferation of standard-setting fora and recognises the need to adapt the European standard setting processes to these new realities;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)
(4) Believes that ICT standardisation involves not only the setting of product requirements but also the development of innovative technologies;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Acknowledges the success of the New Approach and calls for the preservation of its principles;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Inter-institutional dialogue Recognises the strategic importance of ICT standardisation and calls on the Commission to support an EU presence in international ICT foraan increased and optimized EU presence and coordination in international standardization bodies and calls on a continuous dialogue between the European Parliament, the Commission, the Council and European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs);
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. ICT priorities Welcomes the ICT priority areas as the essential technology building blocks on which equally important areas such as eHealth, smart and efficient energy use, intelligent transport systems and advanced manufacturing will rely;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 56 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point 1 (new)
(1) Cross-sectoral collaboration Stresses the need for greater cooperation within the ICT standardisation community, in particular between ESOs, and calls on ESOs to prepare a common annual work programmes identifying cross-cutting areas of common interest;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 73 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – point 1 (new)
(1) Calls on a simple and accessible framework for standardisation in support of all SMEs across all ESOs;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of agile standardisation processes, with appropriate involvement of manufacturing industries, SMEs and NGOsocial and societal stakeholders;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
(1) Welcomes ETSI's efforts to provide easy access for European SMEs and its long-term strategy (2016-2021) addressing specifically cross-sectoral collaboration;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Joint Initiative Urges the Joint Initiative to better align research and innovation with standard- setting priorities;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 93 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the fact that speedy and timely delivery is crucial in order to increase certainty for all interested parties;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 102 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point 1 (new)
(1) International cooperation Urges the Commission to consider the convergence with third countries on 5G, cloud computing, data and cyber security;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 103 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point 2 (new)
(2) Stresses the global nature of ICT technical specifications and calls on all parties concerned to globalise effectively European standards and adopt proven best standards of other regions notably for public procurement purposes with due respect to EU legislation and policies;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 104 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 – point 3 (new)
(3) Intellectual property rights Believes that ICT standardisation requires a balanced an effective IPR policy;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 114 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 – point 1 (new)
(1) Encourages the Commission and ESOs to provide technical assistance beyond Europe supporting the internationalisation of European standards, institutional designs and standardisation processes;
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 127 #

2016/2274(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
15. Monitoring Asks the Commission to update Parliament regularly on the progress of ICT standardisation and its contribution to EU competitiveness and growth once a year in form of an informal exchange.
2017/02/10
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 15 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas jobs have been lost in many industrial sectors in Europe, and whereas there is a need, on the one hand, for some production to be relocated, and, on the other, to promote the repair sector in order to generate non-relocatablew jobs;
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 21 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital H
H. whereas, in a Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2014, 77 % of EU consumers said that they would prefer to be able to have their goods repaired, rather than being forced to buy new ones; but notes that consumers also prefer replacement products to be provided if a faulty good is repeatedly unsuccessfully repaired;
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 89 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that, whilst promoting repair in order to reduce waste and pollution is an important option, consumers should not be trapped by suppliers and/or manufacturers in an endless cycle of repair and maintenance of faulty products;
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 106 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 3
- by developing a clear and harmonised labelling system which provides information as to whether spare parts for goods are available or not, and for how long;deleted
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 137 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 – indent 3
- to support local and regional authorities that are investing in the functional and collaborative economies, given the value of these two sectors of the economy which encourage more efficient use of resources;
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 143 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Encourages Member States and the Commission to support the collaborative economy in their public policies given the benefits it provides in utilising spare resources and capacity, for example in the transport and accomodation sectors;
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 154 #

2016/2272(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 – indent 1
- the promotion of a European label covering, in particular, the product’s durability, ecodesign features, upgradeability in line with technical progress and reparability,deleted
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 5 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas, in negotiating H2020 and the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), Parliament asked for EUR100 billion euros rather than the EUR 77 billion agreed and the budget seems very limited if H2020 is to fully explore excellence potential;deleted
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 14 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas the economic and financial crisis was a determining factor in the design of H2020, and new current challenges (such as populism, inequalities, migration and terrorismjob creation, security and migration) and new political and economic paradigms are likely to shape the next research programme;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 16 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas the Framework Programme (FP) must be founded on European values, scientific independence, openness, diversity, high European ethical and research integrity standards, social cohesion and equal access by citizens to the solutions and answers it provides;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 31 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the evaluation of FP7 and monitoring of H2020 shows that the EU FP for research is a huge success15 ; _________________ 15With over 130 000 proposals received, 9 000 grants signed, 50 000 participations and EUR 15.9 billion of EU funding.[1]; underlines that there are still many possibilities to improve the framework programme and its successor;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that among the reasons for its success are the multidisciplinary and collaborative setting and the excellence and impact requirements;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 43 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Understands that the FP intends to incentivise industry participation in order to increase R&D spending by industry16 [1]; regrets that industries have not increased their share of R&D spending; asks the Commission to assess the added value of funding forevaluate and improve industry-driven instruments such as Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs), which account for a large share of the budget17 [2], and the coherence and transparency of all joint initiatives18 ; _________________ 16Two-thirds of the 3% of GDP for R&D should come from industry. 17In total, the 7 JTIs account for more than EUR 7 billion of the H2020 funds, ca. 10% of the whole H2020 budget and more than 13% of the actual available funding for H2020 calls (ca. EUR 8 billion/year over 7 years). 18See Council conclusions of 29 May 2015.
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 66 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to offer a balanced mix of small, medium and large- sized projects; notes that the average budget for projects has increased under H2020 and that larger projects are more demanding regarding project management, require participants with large financial and staff capabilities; notes that this favours large institutions, creating a problem for smaller Member States and for small participants from larger Member States; regrets that this poses obstacles for newcomers and concentrates funding in elite institutions;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 80 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Insists that research can be a risky investment for private investors and that funding research practice through grants is a necessity; regrets the tendency, in some cases, to move away from grants towards the use of loans; recognises that loans must be available for high TRL, close to market activities, within other types of instruments (e.g. EIB schemes) outside of the FP; stresses that framework programmes should never again be used to fund the European Fund for Strategic Investments or other pet projects of the European Commission;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines that several Member States are not respecting their national R&D investment commitments; calls for the earmarking of Structural Funds for R&D activities, especially investments in capacity building, infrastructure and salaries, asks that the 3% of GDP target be met, and hopes that this can be raised to 4% in the not too distant future;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 105 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Confirms that 'excellence' should remain the key criterion across the three pillars, while noting that it is only one of the three evaluation criteria, alongside 'impact' and 'quality and efficiency of the implementation'; calls for the reweighting of these criteria and invites the Commission to set out additional sub- criteria by adding ‘SSH integration and geographical balance’ under ‘impact’ and ‘project size’ under ‘efficiency of the implementation’invites the Commission to set out ex aequo-criteria such as SSH integration and geographical balance;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 119 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for better evaluation and quality assurance of and by the evaluators; takes note of the complaints made by unsuccessful applicants that the Evaluation Summary Reports lack depth and clarity on what should be done differently in order to succeedwas not good in the proposal;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 122 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Call on the Commission to better define 'impact'; stresses that the assessment of the impact of fundamental research projects should remain flexible and its relative weight in the evaluation procedure should be decreased; asks the Commission to check that the balance between bottom- up and top-down calls is maintained and to analyse which procedure (one or two stage) is more useful to avoid oversubscription;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 135 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to have a stricter selection after the first stage of the two stage evaluation in order to raise the success rate in the second stage;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 140 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to continue to enhance the societal challenges approach and emphasises the importance of collaborative research; underlines the need to reinforce some societal challenges such as innovation in agriculture and health, especially cancer and antimicrobial resistance research plans;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 158 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that synergies between funds are crucial to make investments more effective; stresses that RIS3 are an important tool to catalyse synergies setting out national and regional frameworks for R&D&I investments; calls on the Commission to earmark part of ESIF for RIS3 synergies with Horizon 2020; calls on the Commission to prohibit Member States to impose stricter requirements for spending ESIF budgets than the European rules itself; calls on the Member States to renounce the introduction of stricter requirements for spending ESIF budgets than the European rules; regrets the presence of substantial barriers to making synergies fully operational19 such as the State Aid rules; calls on the Commission to revise the State Aid rules and to allow R&D structural fund projects to be justifiable within the FP rules of procedure while at the same time guaranteeing transparent procedures; _________________ 19 Large research infrastructure fits within the scope and goals of the ERDF, but ERDF funds allocated nationally cannot be used to co-finance it; construction costs associated with new research infrastructures are eligible under the ERDF, but operational and staff costs are not.
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 172 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the R&I capabilities of North/South and West/East Member States are very different; recognises the European dimension to the problem of the participation gap, which must be addressed by the FPoth at EU and national level, including through ESIF, if the EU is to exploit its full potential; welcomes, in this respect, the Widening Programme; calls on the Commission to assess whether the three Widening instruments have achieved their specific objectives and to clarify the rational and general goal of the Programme, to review the indicator used to define ‘underrepresented’ countries, and to keep a dynamic list that allows Member States to be in or out depending on how their capabilities evolve; calls on the Commission and Member States to adapt or adopt new measures with ESIF to bridge this gap;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises the importance of incorporating STEM, research and entrepreneurship skills into Member States’ primary and high schoo, secondary and tertiary level education systems in order to encourage young people to develop these skills, as R&D should be viewed in structural rather than cyclical or temporal terms; calls on the Member States and the Commission to enhance employment stability for young researchers; calls on the Commission to provide new increased levels of support for young researchers, such as a new funding scheme for early-stage researchers with less than three years of experience after PhD completion;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 213 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that SSH integration means SSH research in interdisciplinary projects and not an ex-post add-on to otherwise technological projects, and that the most pressing problems faced by the EU require methodological research that is more conceptually focused on SSH; calls on the Commission either to introduce a minimum percentage dedicated to SSH funding, or to create an evaluation sub- criterion that takes account of its inclusion in projectsto strengthen the possibilities for SSH researchers to participate to H2020 and the next framework programme;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 219 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines that Horizon 2020 is not enough focused on the 'valley of death' that constitutes the main barrier to converting prototypes into mass production, and that H2020 is the first FP to put research and innovation together; welcomnotes the creation of an EIC20 [1], but insists that this should not lead again to the separation of research from innovation; _________________ 20Commission Communication entitled ‘Europe’s next leaders: the Start-up and Scale-up Initiative’ (COM/2016/0733)., an overlap of existing initiatives such as the EIT, extra administrative burdens or a financial burden to H2020 or the 9th FP;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 231 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Commission to clarify the instruments and functioning of the EIC; underlines the need to keep and strengthen the SME Instrument and the Fast Track to Innovation, and to facilitate funding for the final stages of research so that laboratory scientific innovations can develop into commercial businesses; asks the Commission to analyse also how KICs and a venture capital framework can be integrated into the EIC;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 244 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that Open Access to publications is now a general principle under Horizon 2020; highlights that the number of publications linked to projects up to December 201621 shows that new policies on enforcing the free sharing of data and ideasscholarly knowledge are required in order to make all scientific dataresearch results produced by future projects available by default, as the 100% objective is still a distant goal; _________________ 21 OpenAIRE report: In H2020, 2017 (19%) out of a total number of 10684 projects have ended and 8667 are ongoing. OpenAIRE has identified 6133 publications linked to 1375 H2020 projects.
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 254 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the Open Science pResearch Data Pilot funding as a first step towards an Open Science Cloud; recognises the relevance of e-infrastructures and supercomputing, the need for public and private sector stakeholders and civil society to be involved and the importance of citizen science in ensuring that society plays a more active part in the definition and uptake of the problems; calls for a scientific metadata structure and procedures for the generation of such data in order to feed the European OSC and ensure data exploitation; calls on the Commission and the public and private research community to explore new models that integrate private cloud resources and public e-infrastructures and the launch of citizen agendas in science and innovation;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 265 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the success of H2020 and the 1:11 leverage factor; notes the oversubscription and the challenges that lie ahead, and calls for a budgetary increase of EUR 100 billion for FP9more ambitious budget for FP9 through shifts between the different headings, but without raising the overall budget;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 289 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to separate military research from civilian research in the next MFF, since these must be two different programmes with two different budgets that do not affect the budgetary ambitions of FP9; stresses that also in the defence research programme, there needs to be a possibility for parliamentary oversight;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 303 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the current pillar structure of the programme, and calls on the Commission to retain this structure for the sake of continuity and predictability, to improve the interaction among all funding instruments/programmes and to study the possibility of having fewer instruments with harmonised rules; asks the Commission therefore to continue work on the coherence, simplification, transparency and clarity of the programme, on improving the evaluation process and on, reducing fragmentation, duplication, and avoiding unnecessary administrative burden;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 314 #

2016/2147(INI)

29. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to look for a solution to the research deficiencies facing convergence regions in some Member States, in application of the principle of additionality; regrets that financial allocations from the Structural and Investment Funds can lead to a reduction in national expenditure in regions where they apply, but insists that these must be additional to national public expenditure; calls also on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that investment in R&D is not accounted for as investment in relation to deficit objectives;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 326 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the need for new higher excellence centres and regions and the importance of continuing to develop the ERA; calls for policion the Member States to remove barriers such as lower salaries that are faced by Eastern and Southern countries in order to avoid brain drain, and for the excellence of the project to be prioritised over the excellence of 'elite' centres;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 336 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Notes that R&D investment by industry has not significantly increased; in viewcalls ofn the generally scarce resources for public R&;D spending, calls for industrial competitiveness to be supported by differentiating between mature and emerging sectors, thus allowing larger or more mature industries to participate in projects more at their own cost or through loansCommission to act as a facilitator to allow industries to participate in projects more at their own cost or through loans; calls on the Commission to make an impact assessment of lower funding rates for private partners in the second and third pillar of the framework programme in order to fund more projects with the same budget;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 359 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
32. Regrets the mixed set of results achieved by the gender equality focus in H2020, as the only target reached is the share of women in the advisory groups, while the share of women in the project evaluation panels and among project coordinators, and the gender dimension in research and innovation content, remain below target levels; encourages Member States to create a gender-positive legal and political environment and to provide incentives for change, and calls on the Commission to continue to promote gender equality and mainstreaming in FP9 and to consider the possibility of gender as a sub- criterion in the evaluation phase;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 364 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Calls on the Commission to further reduce administrative burdens for applicants in order to be an even more open research programme, calls on the Commission to base the audit system on the basis of trust and to recognise national certified auditing rules;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 366 #

2016/2147(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Calls on the Commission to publish a good mix between open and more descriptive calls leading to the project proposals with breakthrough and disruptive proposals while ate the same time tackling the most pressing concrete societal challenges;
2017/04/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 900 #

2016/2114(REG)

Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15 – paragraph 1
The President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors shall be elected by secret ballot, in accordance with Rule 182. Nominations shall be with consent. They may only be made by a political group or by at least 40 Members. However, if the number of nominations does not exceed the number of seats to be filled, the candidates may be elected by acclamation. Members shall be permitted to serve a maximum of two terms in the office of President pursuant to Rule 19(1), regardless of whether they are served consecutively or not.
2016/09/27
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 33 #

2016/2062(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to assess the fairness of practices whereby consumers are faced with significant charges for baggage fees or ticketing services where not pre-booked prior to the consumer checking-in or arriving at the departure gate;
2016/05/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 38 #

2016/2062(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recalls that consumers must always have an accessible route to address complaints to traders and to claim refunds; believes this route should be available in a manner which does not dissuade consumers from exercising their rights and should be clearly signposted to consumers; calls on the Commission to work closely with national enforcement bodies to ensure that traders meet these requirements;
2016/05/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 47 #

2016/2062(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Requests the Commission to provide more information regarding planned actions affecting price comparison websites in the area of aviation travel, which can be detrimental to consumers if presented in an unfair manner where preferential treatment is given according to commercial arrangements;
2016/05/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 4 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307/1, 28.10.2014),
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that the principle of geographical balance should be taken into account when selecting the future location of new or modernisation/increasing capacity of existing LNG terminals and gas storages supported from EU funds; reminds that those projects must provide an added value to contribute to the energy security of particular region with adequate cost- benefit analyses and be in line with the internal energy market rules;
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 119 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the importance of LNG terminals for the Central and Eastern European member states where a robust connection between the LNG terminals at the Baltic and Adriatic Sea (i.e. the 'North-South Corridor') and subsequent adequate network of interconnectors must be built to ensure the diversification of gas supply;
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 137 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reminds that the cross-border accessibility of gas storages is one of the key tools to implement the principle of energy solidarity during gas shortages and emergency crisis;
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Supports the Commission’s ambition to provide more information and assistance to project promoters on various project financing options, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the European Regional DevelopStructural and Investments Funds (ERDSIF) and on various technical solutions;
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2016/2059(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Underlines the fact that the dense network of fuelling infrastructure is a prerequisite for substantive deployment of LNG as an alternative fuel in the transport sector;
2016/06/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas priority should be given to efficiency in order to reduce the energy demand in order to reduce the need for overinvesting in renewable energy;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 76 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas natural gas is becoming ever more important in heating given that the chemical energy stored in it can be converted into heat energy highly efficiently;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas priority should be given to efficiency in order to reduce overall energy demand which will in turn reduce the need for overinvestment in renewable energy;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 138 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is used for space heating and domestic hot water in Europe, therefore it is crucial to enable consumers to accelerate the modernisation of their old and inefficient heating systems;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 141 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Considers that a stumbling block to improving the efficiency of the households in the EU is the lack of awareness among consumers about the efficiency of their heating systems;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 180 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European Commission to prioritise in the review of the Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (2010/31/EU), the modernisation of the building stock and the installed heating systems;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 194 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on local authorities to take the necessary steps towards the thermomodernisation of existing public or residential buildings with low thermal comfort or comfort cooling;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 240 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that outdated heating plants with low energy efficiency should be replaced by small, environmentally- friendly CHP plants that use natural gas or other green fuelhighly efficient heating and cooling solutions that use green energy sources;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 329 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that heat exchangers can play a vital role in local cooling via the expansion of liquefied natural gas in LNG terminals;deleted
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 336 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that heat exchangers can play a vital role in cooling in the food industry in transferring heat to natural bodies of water (free cooling) located close to sites at which products are stored, the temperature of which does not exceed 6°C throughout the year;deleted
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 343 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that high-power stationary fuel cells could, in the very near future, be an environmentally friendly alternative to coal as a solid fuel, thanks to the use of hydrogen obtained, for example, from water gas, produced via the thermal processing of coal in an atmosphere containing water vapour;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 349 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Given that fossil fuels account for 75% of the primary energy supply in heating and cooling, and therefore for more than 37% of the EU’s total energy consumption, points out to the Commission the possibility of including those sectors in the EU ETS, including fuel combustion facilities with a capacity of less than 20 MW;deleted
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 358 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that research under the Horizon 2020 framework programme should cover the development of new materials with maximum thermal conductivity (heat exchangers), minimum conductivity – i.e. maximum thermal resistance (thermal insulation), and maximum heat accumulation rates (heat stores);deleted
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 361 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Emphasises that European legislation on heating and cooling should be technological neutral and should therefore not contain reference to specific technologies;
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 363 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that research should be carried out under the Horizon 2020 framework programme on structural window panes that let in high levels of short-wave radiation (sunlight) from outside and let out only a minimum of the long-wave thermal radiation that would otherwise escape to the outside;deleted
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 401 #

2016/2058(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights that smart building innovation helps consumers to better track their consumption patterns and adjust their paters accordingly,
2016/05/30
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 191 #

2016/2047(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 b (new)
60 b. 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 requested by the large majority of this Parliament in several resolutions;
2016/10/04
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the EU must act to retain its position as a global leader in renewable energy and notes that countries such as China are making strong advances towards global leadership in renewable energy use and technology development;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 14 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the definition of the energy mix of Member States remains a national competence;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B
B. whereas the development of renewable energy must ensure energy sovereignty, eliminate energy poverty, contribute to reaching climate change goals and foster economic development in the EU;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas SMEs play an important role in innovating and developing the renewable energy sector;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the sector overall employs 1.2 million people in Europe with further potential for new low-carbon jobs;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 33 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D
D. whereas ambitious but realistic goals, public participation and supervision, clear policy guidelines at regional, national and European level, market participation of renewable technologies and the engagement of social partnall stakeholders are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 43 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas renewable energy offers andditional opportunityies for greaterthe energy democracymarket through collective management, public investment and decentralised forms of energy production and contributes to the development of a low-carbon economy;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 62 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses its concern at the large number of countries (Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom) which may have to revise their policies and tools to ensure they meetNotes that it will become increasingly difficult for some Member States to make progress or achieve their 2020 objectives; notes that one Member State has already failed to achieve the 2013-2014 interim targets as a steeper and more intensified increase in renewables may be needed;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of assessing renewables on their competitiveness, sustainability, cost- effectiveness and contribution to climate change goals;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to identify best practices in terms of national renewable energy policies and to promote their adoption; calls on the Commission to strengthen its role in monitoring and supporting the progress of renewable energies;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 83 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the importance of simple, accessible, affordable and efficient administrative procedures;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the fact that the national regulation of electricity markets is a key factor in the diverging advance of renewables, different energy costs for familieconsumers and for industry and different levels of energy dependency;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 94 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role ofStresses the importance of long-term, practical, stable renewable energy policy frameworks which provide investment security and highlights the role of responsive, adaptable and short-term renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 118 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls Parliament’s target of 85 % of financing for non-fossil energy under the energy chapter of Horizon 2020; calls for public national investments of this kind to be exempted from deficit rules;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the strengthening of transparency and public participation, with particular regard to social partntakeholders, in the development of national plans for renewable energy;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 143 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of regional and local administrations and associations, like the Covenant of Mayors, in the implementation of a renewables-based model of energy production and consumption;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 146 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the changes in working conditions in the energy sector; stresses that action is needed to ensure labour standards are not lowered as a result of energy transition;deleted
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 160 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates Parliament’s call for binding targets of a 30 t least a 27% share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 176 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that Member States should justify the use of provisions for statistical transfers and the development of cooperation mechanisms to meetNotes the increased use of cooperation mechanisms has been identified as a useful tool in assisting Member States in reaching their targets oin the basis of feasibility constraints with regard to developing renewables, so as to ensure that national targets are actually bindinga cost-efficient manner, stresses that where necessary Member States should engage with and utilise cooperation mechanisms;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 181 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to define a regulatory strategy that allows for the monitoring of Member States’ commitments while allowing for full democratic control and scrutiny of energy policiesgovernance of the Energy Union in respect of Article 194 of the TFEU;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 192 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of public consultation and participation in the planning of new energy infrastructure projects, in particular as regards new interconnections;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 197 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Notes the gap between available skills and the changes in labour market demands adapted to the development of renewables; stresses the importance of social partners and public authorities inencourages the Member States to developing skill schemes and training programmes to ensure that the adjustment to new technologies and patterns of energy production is a source of quality jobsclose this gap;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 214 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need for a differential treatment between micro, small and large producers; stresses the importance of ensuring financial and administrative facilities for ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non- commercial entities that engage in energy production)the effective integration of ‘prosumers’ in the market model;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 220 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the need to strike a balance between the development of centralised and decentralised energy production that ensures that consumers that cannot afford to become ‘prosumers’ are not discriminated against; stressesand the need to provide technical and administrative facilities for the collective management of energy production;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 225 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Highlights that an increased focus on implementing energy efficiencies in all sectors will assist the EU in boosting its competitiveness and in the development of innovative and cost-effective energy- saving solutions;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 243 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Notes that market integration of renewable electricity generation requires flexible markets, both on the supply and demand side and that this will require the construction, modernisation and adaptation of grids and development of new storage technologies;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 250 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the Commission’s strategy to increase demand-response mechanisms; stresses that this should not create an additional financial burden for citizens disproportionate increase in energy costs for the consumer;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 261 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that stability in energy prices is necessary to induce the adequate need for responsive energy prices in order to incentivise demand responses from consumers;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 267 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that certain consumers (such as energy-poor households) have rigid consumption patterns and may be negatively affected by enhanced price- based efficiency mechanisms;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 272 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that 'prosumers' should be allowed to access the energy grid and market at a fair price and should not be penalised with additional taxes or charges; expresses its concern at the initiatives taken by some Member States to create obstacles to the exercise of the rights to self-consumption and self- production; (Taxes and charges are a national competence.)
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 276 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that the indirect taxation on energy should be closely linked to green energy policies and should take into account its distributional, social and economic effects, with automatic compensatory measures for vulnerable families and sectors;deleted
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 286 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Regrets the lack of progress and low targets set for renewable use in heating and cooling, highlights that in Member States with a low carbon factor in their electricity mix, electrification could play a significant role in modernising this sector and reducing its emissions;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 295 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need to facilitate a transition towards renewable heating devices, while ensuring adequate financial support for energy-poor citizens;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 318 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
28. Notes the failure ofchallenges facing the biofuel-based renewable strategy for transport;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 332 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
29. Draws attention to the need to limit biofuel land-use to areas where they do not compete with feedstock production and toHighlights the importance of developing the next-generation biofuels using biomass or waste that do not compete with other agricultural produce;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 339 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses the need for a shift from liberalisation to sustainable mobility regulation, including sustainable logistic systems and sustainable urban policies that minimise overall energy consumption in transport;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 345 #

2016/2041(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Highlights the potential for reducing emissions and contributing to the low- carbon economy with an increase in electrification of transport systems;
2016/04/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2016/2019(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Considers that the structural and organisational reforms aimed at achieving greater efficiency, environmental sustainability, and effectiveness should continue through the thorough examination of possible synergies and savings; recalls the substantial savings that could be made by having only one place of work instead of three (Brussels, Strasbourg, Luxembourg); underlines that this process should be lead without endangering Parliament's legislative excellence, its budgetary powers and powers of scrutiny, or the quality of working conditions for Members, assistants, and staff;
2016/03/15
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 11 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the agreement reached between the institutions and considers this a good basis forfirst step in establishing a new relationship between them with a view to delivering better law-making in the interest of the Union's citizens;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 13 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Deeply regrets, in the context of better law-making, that negotiations on the IIA failed to follow established practice in terms of a committee procedure in the European Parliament; believes that the manner in which the negotiations were conducted undermines the democratic legitimacy of the agreement;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 16 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes a number of elements contained in the agreement which represent a first step in ensuring that legislation is clear and simple and that it will have a positive impact on citizens' lives with proportionate and bearable costs; notes in particular the results of the negotiations as regards multiannual interinstitutional programming, the Commission's follow-up to Parliament's legislative initiatives, and the provision of justifications for and consultations on envisaged withdrawals of legislative proposals; also welcomes the agreed interinstitutional exchange of views in the event that a modification of the legal basis of an act is envisaged;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 28 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the importance of the provisions of the new IIA on better law- making tools (impact assessments, public and stakeholder consultations, evaluations, etc.), which should be used both in the preparatory phase and throughout the entire legislative process, for a well- informed, inclusive and transparent decision-making process and for the correct application of legislation, whilst safeguarding the prerogatives of the legislators; welcomes the aim of improving the implementation and application of Union legislation, inter alia through better identification of national measures that bear no relation to the Union legislation that is to be transposed ("gold-plating"); believes that the concept of "gold-plating" must be understood as meaning any measure that exceeds minimum requirements;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 29 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned that the wording in relation to impact assessments in no way commits the three Institutions to include SMEs and competitiveness tests in their impact assessments notwithstanding that this would have helped ensure that companies, and SMEs in particular, are not overburdened by legislation;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 30 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Believes that thorough impact assessments which comprehensively evaluate compliance with the principle of subsidiarity, and enhanced subsidiarity checks by all Institutions are essential throughout the legislative process and that the inclusion of a subsidiarity check in the agreement would have been a welcome step forward in improving the trust of citizens, who regard the subsidiarity principle as a key aspect of the democratic process;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 31 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Regrets that the wording of the agreement does not explicitly indicate that impact assessments should be living documents that must as a matter of course be updated when new significant amendments are introduced during the legislative process;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 32 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Notes that the cumulative cost of legislation can result in significant difficulties for businesses and individuals affected by Union rules; expresses regret that that this agreement has failed to address this, and calls on the three institutions to consider the benefits of introducing regulatory offsetting, whereby new rules that add to administrative and regulatory burdens can only be imposed if a corresponding cut in existing burdens can be identified;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 33 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the letter of 15 December 2015 from the First Vice -President of the Commission on the functioning of the new Regulatory Scrutiny Board, which is to oversee the quality of the Commission's impact assessments; strongly believes that the establishment of the RSP represents a missed opportunity which should have shown more ambition; believes that an external, independent Regulatory Scrutiny Board involving independent experts throughout the legislative cycle and common to the three institutions should have been agreed upon; points out that the legislators may also carry out their own impact assessments where they consider this necessary; underlines that, furthermore, the new IIA provides for exchanges of information between the institutions on best practice and methodologies relating to impact assessments, thus providing an opportunity to review the functioning of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board in due time;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 45 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the importance of the agreed "Annual Burden Survey" as a tool to help avoid and eliminate overregulation and reduce administrative burdens; points out that the feasibility and desirability of establishing objectives for the reduction of burdens in specific sectors must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in close cooperation between the institution in order to monitor, in a clear and transparent manner, the burden reduction; urges that the Annual Burden Survey must identify the burdens imposed by individual Commission legislative proposals and acts and by individual Member States; welcomes in this respect the fact that the three institutions have agreed that impact assessments should also address the impact of proposals on administrative burdens, particularly as regards small and medium- sized enterprises;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 56 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Regrets that the appropriate use of first and second-reading procedures has not been addressed; believes that the practice of conducting trilogues to achieve first-reading agreements may lack transparency and reduce the possibility for citizens and stakeholders to follow and provide input during fast-tracked procedures; calls for improvements to be made to the transparency of Parliament's own procedures, especially in first- reading agreements; believes in this regard that a "cooling-off" period, applied after the conclusion of negotiations, should be further utilised for the completion of an impact assessment and subsidiarity check;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 68 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Also believes that more concrete arrangements are needed in order to enhance the political dialogue with national parliaments; believes that steps should be taken to facilitate the review by national parliaments of implementing acts and their ability to call for further consideration to be given to them;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 72 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Regrets that the three institutions have not made a greater commitment with regard to implementation; believes that the European Parliament could have gone further by agreeing to set aside committee time and to undertake analyses of the implementation of legislation applying in their sectors; believes that such evaluation should be supported by the Commission, which should be represented by a senior official during these meetings and should be expected to answer questions in detail;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 74 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that such simplification and reduction of red tape in the application of Union legislation should be carried through once all practical arrangements to implement the new IIA in its entirety are in place, whereupon the institutions could also evaluate whether adjustments to the new IIA may be necessary in light of experience gained up until that point in time with the implementation of the new IIA;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 77 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – introductory part
12. Points out that the following issues, in particular, the need further follow-up at technical and/or political level:
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 84 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 3
- the transparency and coordination of the legislative process, including the use of a "cooling off" period after the conclusion of trilogue negotiations for the completion of an impact assessment and a subsidiarity check (practical arrangements for exchanges of views, information- sharing and comparison of time-tables, transparency in the context of trilateral negotiations, development of platforms and tools for the establishment of a joint database on the state of play of legislative files, the provision of information to national parliaments and practical arrangements for cooperation and information-sharing regarding negotiations on, and the conclusion of, international agreements);
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 85 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 3 a (new)
- an evaluation and possible follow up of the independence of the Regulatory Scrutiny Board in fulfilling its role in supervising and providing objective advice on respective impact assessments;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 86 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 – indent 3 b (new)
- inclusion of a binding target for a 25% reduction by 2020 of the economic costs linked to regulatory burdens for businesses in each policy area, with a longer-term target for halving the burden of existing Union regulations by 2030;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 92 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. ApproveRejects the draft agreement contained in Annex I to this decision;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 97 #

2016/2005(ACI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
16. Instructs its President not to sign the new IIA with the President of the Council and the President of the Commission and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union;
2016/02/03
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 16 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Description of the terms of coverage of a mandatory or voluntary insurance included in written contracts might be difficult to find. Insurance distributers, as well as bodies appointed by a Member State to provide compulsory insurance, should therefore provide a description of the core elements of coverage to their client in the format of an insurance certificate. This certificate should be annexed to the application form. In order to ensure uniform implementation of this part of the Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission to adopt a harmonised format for the certificates. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 18 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
(31) In order to ensure uniform implementation of this Regulation in relation to the presentation of the description of liabilities, implementing powers to adopt rules on the standardised presentation format of that statement should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 20 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
In order to make available such a European services e-card to take up and pursue activities as a service provider, the necessary coordination of provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in a Member State is laid down in Directive …….[ESC Directive].... This Regulation is without prejudice to existing Union law on social issues, employment conditions (in particular posting of workers, workers' rights and the social pillar), health and safety and protection of the environment. It does not change or put into question existing safeguards in that respect.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14
14. "home Member State" means the Member State to which a provider addressed the application for a European services e-cardwhere the service provider has its primary establishment/ is established, performs its substantial business activity and employs its administrative staff;
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
The Commission may adopt a harmonised format for the insurance certificate as referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 by means of an implementing act. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
The Commission may adopt rules on the standardised presentation format of the statement referred to in paragraph 1 by means of implementing acts. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 115 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
This Regulation does not affect the matters mentioned in Article 1(2) to (7) of Directive 2006/123/EC. It shall not have any impact on the regulatory requirements for the provision of services that are in place at national level, such as rules concerning social protection, consumer rights, health and safety or the environment. It does therefore not introduce the country of origin principle.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 119 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
This Regulation, in particular its Chapter III, shall be without prejudice to the rights of workers, the obligations of service providers and related controls in Member States laid down in Directives 96/71/EC and 2014/67/EU concerning the posting of workers, including the posting of workers who are third country nationals.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 143 #

2016/0403(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The insurance distributorundertaking or the body appointed by a Member State to provide compulsory insurance shall provide the certificate to the applicant upon requesinsurance intermediary or to the applicant upon request. The insurance intermediary shall hand the certificate over to the applicant.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 33 #

2016/0402(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
This Directive is without prejudice to existing Union law on social issues, employment conditions (in particular posting of workers, workers' rights and the social pillar), health and safety and protection of the environment. It does not change or put into question existing safeguards in this respect.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 37 #

2016/0402(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. "home Member State" means the Member State to which a provider addressed the application for a European services e-cardwhere the service provider has its primary establishment/ is established, performs its substantial business activity and employs its administrative staff;
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 38 #

2016/0402(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The competent authorities of the host Member State may ask the competent authorities of the home Member State, in the event of justified doubts, to verify the authenticity and validity of documents required for the issuance of the European services e-card.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 182 #

2016/0402(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The host Member State shall take due account in that assessment of the requirements that the applicant already meets in its home Member States. For the purpose of that assessment and within the above-mentioned time-limit, the coordinating authority of the host Member State shall be allowed to request necessary clarifications or necessary additional information from the home Member State or the applicant which is not yet contained in the application. In that case, the time limit referred to in this paragraph is suspended untilfor a period not exceeding two weeks to allow for the supply of the requested necessary clarifications or necessary additional information is supplied. Consecutive requests for necessary clarifications or necessary additional information shall not result in suspensions of the time limit for a total of more than eight weeks. The procedure for requesting clarifications or additional information shall be laid down by way of the delegated acts referenced in paragraph 4. The procedure for requesting clarifications or additional information will be laid down by way of the delegated acts referenced in paragraph 4.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 206 #

2016/0402(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Where the coordinating authority of the host Member State intends to reject the application in accordance with the conditions laid down in this Article, the coordinating authority of the host Member State shall inform the applicant of the home Member State, and state its reasons. The applicant shall have two weeks to submit its observations.
2017/12/01
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 148 #

2016/0381(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, building automationBuilding automation, facility management of buildings and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effective alternative toold great potential to provide cost- effective and significant energy savings both for consumers and businesses. Notably for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and can, in some cases, replace inspections in large non- residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted as it enables acting on the information provided, thereby securing energy savings over time. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted, however it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an ESCO programme from the inspection requirement. For small scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
2017/06/13
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 658 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that nationalthe regulatory authorities encourage final customers, including those offering demand response throughframework allows aggregators, to participate alongside generators in a non- discriminatory manner in all organised markets and capacity mechanisms.
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 666 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall ensure that their regulatory framework encourages the participation of aggregators in the wholesale and retail markets and that it contains at least the following elements:
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 675 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) transparent rules and procedures to ensure that the impact of the activity of aggregators or of other market participants are not considered to be imbalances for the impacted balance responsible parties;
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 690 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) aggregators shall not be required to pay compensation to suppliers or generatorstransparent rules and procedures to ensure that market participants are remunerated for the energy they actually feed into the system during the demand response period. Where the conditions of remuneration are not agreed by market participants, they shall be subject to approval by the national regulatory authorities and monitored by the Agency;
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 703 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
In order to ensure that balancing costs and benefits induced by aggregators are fairly assigned to market participants, Member States may exceptionally allow compensation payments between aggregators and balance responsible parties. Such compensation payments must bMember States may derogate from the principles referred to in paragraph 3 in specific situations in which the limited to situations where one market participant induces imbalances to another market participant resulting in a financial costpact of the activity of market participant activity on other market participants is limited and where the compensation referred to in point (d) of paragraph 3 therefore appears to be disproportionate.
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 706 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Such exceptional compensation payments shall be subject to approval by the national regulatory authorities and monitored by the Agency.deleted
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1026 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) digitalisation of transmission systems to ensure, among others, efficient real time data acquisition and use, smart substations;
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1028 #

2016/0380(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) data management, cyber security and data protection.
2017/09/26
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1171 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By [OP: six months after entry into force of this Regulation] the ENTSO for Electricity shall submit to the Agency a proposal defining system operation regions covered by regional operational centresfor which a cooperative process as described in Art. 62 of [directive on common rules for the internal market in electricity recast, COM (2016)864] is established, taking into account existing regional security coordinators, on the basis of the following criteria:
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1173 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the synchronous connection of the systemsregion;
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1174 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the size of the region, which shall cover at least one capacity calculation region;
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1175 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the geographical optimization of balancing reserverelationship to the capacity calculation regions.
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1183 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each rRegional opercoordinational centres shall performrovide all the following functionservices in the system operation region where it is establisthedy and regional operational centres shall perform at least the following functions, set out in more detail in Annex Ire established:
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1188 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) creation of common system modelsgrid models in accordance with the methodologies and procedures developed pursuant to Articles 68 - 70 and 79 of Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1191 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) coordination and optimization of regional restoration;deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1196 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) regional sizing of reserve capacity;deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1197 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) facilitate the regional procurement of balancing capacity;deleted
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1202 #

2016/0379(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) regional week ahead to intradayup to day ahead system adequacy forecasts and preparation of risk reducing actions in accordance with the methodology set out Article 8 of [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016) 862] and the procedures set out in Article 81 of [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
2017/09/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 129 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) There are no binding targets at national level in the 2030 perspective. The need for the Union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at EU level, expressed in primary andor final energy consumption, in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of an bindingcative 30 % target. This clarification at Union level should not restrict Member States as their freedom is kept to set their national contributions based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. Member States should set their national indicative energy efficiency contributions taking into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy. This means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 23 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 17 % in the Union compared to 2005 levels. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union 2030 target is necessary and is provided for in the legislative proposal on Energy Union Governance.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 156 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
(7) Member States are required to achieve a cumulative end-use savings requirement for the entire obligation period, equivalent to 'new' savings of 1.54 % of annual energy sales. This requirement could be met by new policy measures that are adopted during the new obligation period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 or by new individual actions as a result of policy measures adopted during or before the previous period, but in respect of which the individual actions that trigger energy savings are actually introduced during the new period.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 170 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
(8) Long term energy efficiency measures will continue delivering energy savings after 2020 butand in order to contribute to the next Union 2030 energy efficiency target, those measures should continue to deliver new savings after 2020. On the other hand, energy savings achieved after 31 December 2020 may not count towards the cumulative savings amount required for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 257 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 % bindingcative headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030.;
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 263 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 % bindingcative headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030.;
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 299 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) that the Union’s 2020 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy;
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 315 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 2014, the Commission shall assess progress achieved and whether the Union is likely to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy and/or no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 324 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) compare the results under points (a) to (c) with the quantity of energy consumption that would be needed to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 340 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the Union's 2030 target referred to in Article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with Articles [4] and [6] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. When setting those contributions, Member States shall take into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributions to the Commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to Articles [3] and [7] to [11] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union].;
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 369 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.54 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 397 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall continue to achieve new annual savings of 1.54% for ten year periods after 2030, unless reviews by the Commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that this is not necessary to achieve the Union's long term energy and climate targets for 2050.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 407 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of point (b), and without prejudice to paragraphs 2 and 3, Member States may count only those energy savings that stem from existing or new policy measures, whether introduced after 31 December 2020 or policy measures introduced during the period from 1 January2014 to 31December 2020before provided it can be demonstrated that those measures result in: (i) new individual actions that are undertaken after 31 December 2020 and; or (ii) individual actions undertaken after 1 January 2014 and before 31 December 2020 as long as they continue to deliver energy savings in the period 2021-2030.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 443 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) exclude from the calculation of the energy savings requirement referred to in paragraph 1 the verifiable amount of energy generated on or in buildings for own use as a result of policy measures promoting new installation of renewable energy technologies.deleted
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 473 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States that exceed the cumulative energy savings amount required from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020 may count any excess savings towards the cumulative energy savings amount required for the period to 31 December 2030.
2017/07/07
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 507 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty in private and in social housing;
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 562 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where cost effectiveness and technical feasibility is proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 625 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 3a (new)
3a. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 635 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by XXXX [Please insert the date 124 months following the date of entry into force] at the latest. They shall immediately communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 650 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the savings must be shown to be additional to those that would have occurred in any event without the activity of the obligated, participating or entrusted parties and/or implementing authorities. To determine what savings can be claimed as additional Member States shall establish a baseline that describes how energy consumptiontake into account how energy use and demand would evolve in the absence of the policy measure in question. The baseline shall reflect at least the following factors: energy consumption trends, changes in consumer behaviour, technological progress and changes caused by other measures implemented at national and EU level;
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 653 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) savings resulting from the implementation of mandatory Union legislation are considered as savings that would have occurred in any event without the activity of the obligated, participating or entrusted parties and/or implementing authorities, and thus may not be claimed under paragraph 1 of Article 7, except for savings related to the renovation of existing buildings provided the materiality criterion referred to in part 3(h) is ensured;deleted
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 657 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) credit may only be given for savings exceeding the following levels: (i) standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles following the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 and Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council13 ; (ii) removal from the market of certain energy related products following the implementation of implementing measures under Directive 2009/125/EC. __________________ 12Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p.1). 13Regulation (EU) No 510/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2011 setting emission performance standards for new light commercial vehicles as part of the Union’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles OJ L 145, 31.5.2011, p.1).deleted Union emission performance Union requirements relating to the
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 664 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) in promoting the uptake of energy efficiency measures, Member States shall, where relevant, ensure that quality standards for products, services and installation of measures are maintained or introduced where such standards do not exist;
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 669 #

2016/0376(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) Full credit may be claimed for policies promoting new installation of renewable energy technologies, up to the verifiable amount of energy generated on or in buildings for own use as a result of policy measures.
2017/07/04
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 293 #

2016/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 269
(269) Member States should be able to lay down proportionate obligations on undertakings under their jurisdiction, in the interest of legitimate public policy considerations, but such obligations should only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives clearly defined by Member States in conformity with Union law and should be proportionate and transparent . ‘Must carry’ obligations may be applied to specified radio and television broadcast channels and complementary services supplied by a specified media service provider. Obligations imposed by Member States should be reasonable, that is they should be proportionate and transparent in the light of clearly defined general interest objectives. Member States should provide an objective justification for the ‘must carry’ obligations that they impose in their national law so as to ensure that such obligations are transparent, proportionate and clearly defined. The obligations should be designed in a way which provides sufficient incentives for efficient investment in infrastructure. Obligations should be subject to periodic review at least every five years in order to keep them up-to-date with technological and market evolution and in order to ensure that they continue to be proportionate to the objectives to be achieved. Obligations couldmust, where appropriate, entail a provision for proportionate remuneration.
2017/05/12
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 299 #

2016/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 270
(270) Networks used for the distribution of radio or television broadcasts to the public include cable, IPTV, satellite and terrestrial broadcasting networks. They might also include other networks to the extent that a significant number of end- users use such networks as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcasts. Must carry obligations can include the transmission of services specifically designed to enable appropriate access by disabled users. Accordingly complementary services include, amongst others, services designed to improve accessibility for end-users with disabilities, such as videotext, subtitling, audio description and sign language. Because of the growing provision and reception of connected TV services and the continued importance of electronic programme guides for user choice the transmission of programme-related data supporting those functionalities can be included in must carry obligations.
2017/05/12
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 721 #

2016/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 102 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Member States shall ensure, through the use of electronic communications networks, the establishment of an efficient 'Reverse- 112' communication system for warning and alerting citizens, in case of imminent or developing natural and/or man-made major emergencies and disasters, taking into account existing national and regional systems and without hindering privacy.
2017/05/12
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 749 #

2016/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States may impose reasonable ‘must carry’ obligations, for the transmission of specified radio and television broadcast channels and the related complementary services, particularly accessibility services to enable appropriate access for disabled end-users and data supporting connected TV services and electronic programme guides, on undertakings under their jurisdiction providing electronic communications networks used for the distribution of radio or television broadcast channels to the public where a significant number of end- users of such networks use them as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcast channels. Such obligations shall only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives as clearly defined by each Member State and shall be proportionate and transparent.
2017/05/12
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 756 #

2016/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 106 – paragraph 2
2. Neither paragraph 1 of this Article nor Article 57(2) shall prejudice the ability of Member States toshall determine appropriate remuneration, if any, in respect of measures taken in accordance with this Article while ensuring that, in similar circumstances, there is no discrimination in the treatment of undertakings providing electronic communications networks. Where remuneration is provided for, Member States shall ensure that it is applied in a proportionate and transparent manner.
2017/05/12
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 19 #

2016/0287(COD)

Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set outRejects the Commission proposal;
2017/03/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 112 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 3 – point 3 a (new)
3a) commit to procure the necessary equipment and/or related installation services in accordance with applicable law to ensure that projects do not unduly distort competition.
2017/03/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 113 #

2016/0287(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex – section 4 – paragraph 4
Projects duplicating already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics, including quality, in the same area shall not be covered. Such duplication may be avoided by ensuring that the range of the access points funded under this Regulation is designed so as to cover primarily public spaces and not to significantly overlap with that of existing private or public offers of similar characteristics.
2017/03/06
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 73 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) Rapid technological developments continue to transform the way works and other subject-matter are created, produced, distributed and exploited, and relevant legislation must be future proof so as to not restrict technological development. New business models and new actors continue to emerge. The objectives and the principles laid down by the Union copyright framework remain sound. However, legal uncertainty remains, for both rightholders and users, as regards certain uses, including cross-border uses, of works and other subject-matter in the digital environment. As set out in the Communication of the Commission entitled ‘Towards a modern, more European copyright framework’26 , in some areas it is necessary to adapt and supplement the current Union copyright framework. This Directive provides for rules to adapt certain exceptions and limitations to digital and cross-border environments, as well as measures to facilitate certain licensing practices as regards the dissemination of out-of- commerce works and the online availability of audiovisual works on video- on-demand platforms with a view to ensuring wider access to content. In order to achieve a well-functioning marketplace for copyright, there should also be rules on rights in publications, on the use of works and other subject-matter by online service providers storing and giving access to user uploaded content and on the transparency of authors' and performers' contracts. _________________ 26 COM(2015) 626 final. COM(2015) 626 final.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 109 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
(11) Research organisations across the Union encompass a wide variety of entities which carry out research, including the public sector and cultural heritage institutions, the primary goal of which is to conduct scientific research or to do so together with the provision of educational services. Due to the diversity of such entities, it is important to have a common understanding of the beneficiaries of the exception. Despite different legal forms and structures, research organisations across Member States generally have in common that they act either on a not for profit basis or in the context of a public- interest mission recognised by the State. Such a public-interest mission may, for example, be reflected through public funding or through provisions in national laws or public contracts. At the same time, organisations upon which commercial undertakings have a decisive influence allowing them to exercise control because of structural situations such as their quality of shareholders or members, which may result in preferential access to the results of the research, should not be considered research organisations for the purposes of this Directive.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 125 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
(15) While distance learning, e-learning and cross- border education programmes are mostly developed at higher education level, digital tools and resources are increasingly used at all education levels, in particular to improve and enrich the learning experience. The exception or limitation provided for in this Directive should therefore benefit all educational establishments in primary, secondary, vocational and higher education to the extent they pursue their educational activity for a non-commercial purpose. The organisational structure and the means of funding of an educational establishment are not the decisive factors to determine the non-commercial nature of the activity.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 128 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
(16) The exception or limitation should cover digital uses of works and other subject-matter such as the use of parts or extracts of works to support, enrich or complement the teaching, including the related learning activities to the extent justified by the non-commercial purpose to be achieved. The amount of a work that can be copied may vary according to the type of work and its use. Member States should be able therefore to set out appropriate limits in their national law to address this variation, as long as these limits strike a fair balance between the needs of users and rightholders. The use of the works or other subject-matter under the exception or limitation should be only in the context of teaching and learning activities carried out under the responsibility of educational establishments, including during examinations, and be limited to what is necessary for the purpose of such activities. The exception or limitation should cover both uses through digital means in the classroom and online uses through e- learning and the educational establishment's secure electronic network, the access to which should be protected, notably by authentication procedures. The exception or limitation should be understood as covering the specific accessibility needs of persons with a disability in the context of illustration for teaching.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 138 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) Different arrangements, based on the implementation of the exception provided for in Directive 2001/29/EC or on licensing agreements covering further uses, are in place in a number of Member States in order to facilitate educational uses of works and other subject-matter. Such arrangements have usually been developed taking account of the needs of educational establishments and different levels of education. Whereas it is essential to harmonise the scope of the new mandatory exception or limitation in relation to digital uses and cross- border teaching activities, the modalities of implementation may differ from a Member State to another, to the extent they do not hamper the effective application of the exception or limitation or cross-border uses. This should allow Member States to build on the existing arrangements concluded at national level. In particular, Member States could decide to subject the application of the exception or limitation, fully or partially, to the availability of adequate licences, covering at least the same uses as those allowed under the exception. This mechanism would, for example, allow giving precedence to licences for materials which are primarily intended for the educational market. In order to avoid that such mechanism results in legal uncertainty or administrative burden for educational establishments, Member States adopting this approach should take concrete measures to ensure that licensing schemes allowing digital uses of works or other subject-matter for the purpose of illustration for teaching are easily available and that educational establishments are aware of the existence of such licensing schemes.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 241 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 1
Where information society service providers store and provide accessare actively involved in the making available, promoting and curating to the public to copyright protected works or other subject-matterdigital content uploaded by their users, thereby going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public, they are obliged to conclude licensing agreements with rightholders, unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . _________________ 34 Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2000 on certain legal aspects of information society services, in particular electronic commerce, in the Internal Market (OJ L 178, 17.7.2000, p. 1–16).
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 259 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 38 – paragraph 3
In order to ensure the functioning of any licensing agreement, information society service providers storing and providing accessactively involved in the making available to the public to large amounts of copyright protected works or other subject- matter uploaded by their users should take appropriate and proportionate measures to their value and size to ensure protection of works or other subject-matter, such as implementing effective technologies. This obligation should also apply when the information society service providers are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/ECin accordance with technological developments.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 273 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
(39) Collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing accesactively involved in the making available of copyright protected works to the public to large amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 298 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
(42) Certain contracts for the exploitation of rights harmonised at Union level are of long duration, offering few possibilities for authors and performers to renegotiate them with their contractual counterparts or their successors in title. Therefore, without prejudice to the law applicable to contracts in Member States, there should bMember States may decide to introduce a remuneration adjustment mechanism for cases of unexpected success where the remuneration originally agreed under a licence or a transfer of rights is disproportionately low compared to the relevant net revenues and the benefits derived from the exploitation of the work or the fixation of the performance, including in light of the transparency ensured by this Directive. The assessment of the situation should take account of the specific circumstances of each case as well as of the specificities and practices of the different content sectors. Where the parties do not agree on the adjustment of the remuneration, the author or performer should be entitled to bring a claim before a court or other competent authority.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 312 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
(3) ‘cultural heritage institution’ means a publicly accessible library or, museum, gallery or educational establishment, an archive or a film or audio heritage institution or public broadcaster;
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 334 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Rightholders shall be allowed to apply targeted, proportionate, reasonable and non-discriminatory measures to ensure the security and integrity of the networks and databases where the works or other subject-matter are hosted. Such measures shall be reasonable and efficient, not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective, or unnecessarily hamper text and data mining.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 345 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall provide for an exception or limitation to the rights provided for in Articles 2 and 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC, Articles 5(a) and 7(1) of Directive 96/9/EC, Article 4(1) of Directive 2009/24/EC and Article 11(1) of this Directive in order to allow for the digital use of works and other subject- matter for the sole purpose of illustration for teachingeducational purposes, to the extent justified by the non-commercial purpose to be achieved, provided that the use:
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 421 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11
1. publishers of press publications with the rights provided for in Article 2 and Article 3(2) of Directive 2001/29/EC for the digital use of their press publications. 2. The rights referred to in paragraph 1 shall leave intact and shall in no way affect any rights provided for in Union law to authors and other rightholders, in respect of the works and other subject-matter incorporated in a press publication. Such rights may not be invoked against those authors and other rightholders and, in particular, may not deprive them of their right to exploit their works and other subject-matter independently from the press publication in which they are incorporated. 3. 2001/29/EC and Directive 2012/28/EU shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of the rights referred to in paragraph 1. 4. paragraph 1 shall expire 20 years after the publication of the press publication. This term shall be calculated from the first day of January of the year following the date of publication.Article 11 deleted Protection of press publications concerning digital uses Member States shall provide Articles 5 to 8 of Directive The rights referred to in
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 519 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers who are in a contractual relationship where there are ongoing payment obligations receive on a regular basis and taking into account the specificities of each sector, timely, adequate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred theire party with whom they entered into a contract for the exploitation of rights, notably as regards modes of exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 547 #

2016/0280(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensurmay decide that authors and performers are entitled, in case of an unexpected success, to request additional, appropriate remuneration from the party with whom they entered into a contract for the exploitation of the rights when the remuneration originally agreed is disproportionately low compared to the subsequent relevant net revenues and benefits derived from the exploitation of the works or performances.
2017/04/05
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 42 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on addressing geo-blocking and other forms of unjustified discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment within the internal market and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2009/22/EC (Text with EEA relevance)
2016/11/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 60 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
(4) For the purposes of ensuring the (4) good functioning of the internal market, the targeted measures set out in this Regulation, which provide for a clear, uniform and effective set of rules on a selected number of issues, are therefore required. These measures should maintain balance between consumer protection for customers and economic and contractual freedom for traders. In this respect, any disproportionate costs or administrative burden or the obligation to deliver to all Member States should be imposed on traders. Furthermore, the new obligations imposed on Member States should not extend beyond what is necessary to implement the new rules.
2016/11/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 63 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation aims at preventing unjustified discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment, including geo- blocking, in cross-border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the Union. It seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination, thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment. Such other criteria can be applied, in particular, on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers, such as the IP address used when accessing an online interface, the address submitted for the delivery of goods, the choice language made or the Member State where the customer's payment instrument has been issued.
2016/11/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 97 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) Pursuant to Article 20 of Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , Member States are to ensure that service providers established in the Union do not treat recipients of services differently on the basis of their nationality or place of residence. However, that provision has not been fully effective in combatting discrimination and it has not sufficiently reduced legal uncertainty, particularly because of the possibility to justify the differences in treatment for which it allows and the corresponding difficulties in enforcing it in practice. Moreover, geo-blocking and other forms of unjustified discrimination based on nationality, place of residence or place of establishment can also arise as a consequence of actions by traders established in third countries, which fall outside the scope of that Directive. __________________ 17 Directive 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on services in the internal market (OJ L 376, 27.12.2006, p. 36).
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 103 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation aims at preventing unjustified discrimination based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment, including geo- blocking, in cross-border commercial transactions between traders and customers relating to the sales of goods and the provision of services within the Union. It seeks to address direct as well as indirect discrimination, thus also covering unjustified differences of treatment on the basis of other distinguishing criteria which lead to the same result as the application of criteria directly based on customers' nationality, place of residence or place of establishment. Such other criteria can be applied, in particular, on the basis of information indicating the physical location of customers, such as the IP address used when accessing an online interface, the address submitted for the delivery of goods, the choice language made or the Member State where the customer's payment instrument has been issued.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 105 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation seeks to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by preventing discrimination based, directly or indirectly, on the nationality, place of residence or place of establishment of customers, and where such discrimination cannot be directly justified by objective criteria pursuant to Article 20(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC.
2016/11/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 107 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. This Regulation applies to the following situations:cross-border commercial transactions and analogous situations in a Member State where the customer has a place of residence, place of establishment or nationality other than trader.
2016/11/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 119 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Considering that some regulatory and administrative barriers for traders have been removed across the Union in certain services sectors as a result of the implementation of Directive 2006/123/EC, in terms of material scope, consistency should be ensured between this Regulation and Directive 2006/123/EC. As a consequence, the provisions of this Regulation should apply inter alia to non- audio-visual electronically supplied services, the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, subject however to the specific exclusion provided for in Article 4 and the subsequent evaluation of that exclusion as provided for in Article 9. Audio-visual services, including services the main featur are as much cultural services as they are economic services. Their importance justifies the application of specific rules to these services. Therefore, audio-visual services, including services the principle purpose of which is the provision of access to broadcasts of sports events and which are provided on the basis of exclusive territorial licenses, are excluded from the scope of this Regulation. Access to retail financial services, including payment services, should therefore also be excluded, notwithstanding the provisions of this Regulation regarding non-discrimination in payments.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 153 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Both consumers and undertakings should be safeguarded from unjustified discrimination for reasons related to their nationality, place of residence or place of establishment when acting as customers for the purposes of this Regulation. However, that protection should not extend to customers purchasing a good or a service for resale, because it would affect widely used distribution schemes between undertakings in a business to business context, such as selective and exclusive distribution, which generally allow for manufacturers to select their retailers, subject to compliance with the rules on competition.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 169 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Certain traders operate different versions of their online interfaces, targeting customers from different Member States. While this should remain possible, redirecting a customer from one version of the online interface to another version without his or her explicit consent should be prohibited. AOnce the consumer has expressed a preference with regards to redirection it should be deemed valid for all subsequent visits of the same customer to the same online interface. However, all versions of the online interface should remain easily accessible to the customer at all times.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 190 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) The second situation is where the trader provides electronically supplied services, other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, such as cloud services, data warehousing services, website hosting and the provision of firewalls or the selling of copyright protected works and other protected subject matter in an intangible form such as e-books or online music. In this case, no physical delivery is required, as the services are being supplied electronically. The trader can declare and pay VAT in a simplified manner in accordance with the rules on VAT Mini-One-Stop-Shop (MOSS) set out in Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 282/201126 . __________________ 26 Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 282/2011 of 15 March 2011 laying down implementing measures for Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 77, 23.3.2011, p. 1).
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 198 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
(21) In all those situations, by virtue of the provisFurthermore, that prohibition should not be understood as affecting the application of any territorial or other limitations on the law applicable to contractual obligations and on jurisafter sale customer assistance or after-sales services offered by the trader to the customer. Nor should it be understood as entailing an obligation to cover any addiction set out in Regulations (EC) No 593/2008 and (EU) 1215/2012, where a trader does not pursue his activities in the Member State of the consumer or does not direct his activities there, or whereal costs of postage and transport beyond the contractually agreed place of delivery where the consumer picked up the good, where pursuant to Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a the trader is to provide for, free of charge, repair or replacement of a defective good or where the trader is to bear the cuostomer is not a consumer, compliance with this Regulation does not imply any additional of returning such a good following the exercise of the consumer's right of withdrawal pursuant to Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council1b. This Regulation should therefore not be understood as providing for an obligation to deliver goods crosts for the trader associs-border to another Member Stated with jurisdiction or differences in applicable law. Whhere the trader would not otherwise offer the possibility of such delivery to its customeres, in contrast, a trader does pursue his activities in the consumer'snor for an obligation to accept to take back goods in another Member State, or does direct his activities tbear additional costs in this regard, where, the trader has manifested its intention to establish commercial relations with consumers from that Member State and thus been able to take account of any such costswould otherwise not be under such an obligation. _______________ 1a Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 on certain aspects of the sale of consumer goods and associated guarantees (OJ L 171, 7.7.1999, p. 12). 1bDirective 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on consumer rights, amending Council Directive 93/13/EEC and Directive 1999/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directive 85/577/EEC and Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 304, 22.11.2011, p. 64).
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 234 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) This Regulation should be regularly evaluated, with a view to proposing amendments where necessary. The first evaluation should concentrate, in particular, on the possible extension of the prohibition of Article 4(1)(b) to electronically supplied services, the main feature of which is the provision of access to andor use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, provided that the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territorior the selling of copyright protected works and other protected subject matter in an intangible form such as e-books and online music, provided that the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories. The evaluation should ensure consistency with the scope of Directive 2006/123/EC and take due account of the specificities of copyright-protected cultural goods and services.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 253 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The purpose of this Regulation seekis to contribute to the proper functioning of the internal market by preventing unjustified discrimination based, directly or indirectly, on the nationality, place of residence or place of establishment of customers and by defining situations where different treatment cannot be justified under Article 20(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 284 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. This Regulation shall not affect the rules applicable in the field of copyright and neighbouring rights, notably the rules provided for in Directive 2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. _______________ 1a Directive2001/29/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 on the harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights in the information society (OJ L 167, 22.6.2001, p. 10).
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 324 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Traders shall not, for reasons related to the nationality, place of residence or place of establishment of the customer, redirect customers to a version of their online interface that is different from the online interface which the customer origininitially sought to access, by virtue of its layout, use of language or other characteristics that make it specific to customers with a particular nationality, place of residence or place establishment, unless the customer gives his or her explicit consent prior totrader has provided the consumer with clear information concerning such redirection.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 331 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The prohibitions set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply where the blocking, or limitation of access or redirection with respect to certain customconsumer's access to the trader's or to customers in certain territoriesnline interface or the redirection is necessary in order to ensurefor a trader to compliancey with a legal requirement in Union law or in the laws of Member States in accordance with Union law.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 337 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Where a trader blocks or limits access of customers to an online interface or redirects customers to a different version of the online interface in compliance with paragraph 4, the trader shall provide a clear justification. That justification shall be given in the language of the online interface that the customer originally sought to access. It can be provided in its general terms and conditions.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 358 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) where the trader provides electronically supplied services, other than services the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, or the selling of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter in an intangible form such as e- books and online music;
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 405 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
AProvisions of agreements imposing on traders obligations, in respect of passive sales, within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 330/2010, which are not in accordance with Article 101 TFEU and with Regulation (EU) No 330/2010, to act in violation of this Regulation shall be automatically null and void.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 413 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In the case of situations where traders are bound by an agreement requiring them to restrict their passive sales in accordance with Article 101 TFEU and with Regulation (EU) No 330/2010, the prohibitions in Articles 3, 4 and 5 of this Regulation shall not apply.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 431 #

2016/0152(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The first evaluation referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out, in particular, with a view to assessing whether the prohibition of Article 4(1)(b) should also apply to electronically supplied services, the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright protected works or other protected subject matter, or the selling of copyright protected works or protected subject matter in an intangible form such as e- books and online music, provided that the trader has the requisite rights for the relevant territories.
2017/02/16
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 51 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) TIn some cases the tariffs applicable to low volume senders of cross-border parcels and other postal items, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals, are still relatively high. This has a direct negative impact on users seeking cross- border parcel delivery services, especially in the context of e- commerce.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 66 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
(5) In most Member States there are several providers who provide domestic parcel delivery services, while only a few of those providers also provide cross- border parcel delivery services. In this context, it is essential to ensure, in order to safeguard and promote effective competition and to protect users, transparunderline the applicability of the EU competition law in respect of opent and non-discriminatory access to the services and infrastructure necessary for the provision of cross-border parcel delivery services.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 70 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Currently, postal services are regulated by Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council49 . This Directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the Union. It focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on national universal services and does not address regulatory oversight of parcel delivery service providers, transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross-border parcel delivery services, the assessment of the affordability of tariffs for certain cross- border parcel delivery services and transparent and non-discriminatory access to certainalso calls for regulatory oversight of affordability and transparency of cross- border parcel delivery services and/or infrastructure. This Regulation therefore complements, insofar as cross-border parcel delivery services are concerned, the rules set out in Directive 97/67/ECuniversal postal services. _________________ 49 Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of Community postal services and the improvement of quality of service (OJ L 1, 21.1.1998, p 14 - 25).
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 72 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
(6) Currently, postal services are regulated by Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council49 . This Directive establishes common rules governing the provision of postal services and the universal postal service in the Union. It focuses primarily, but not exclusively, on national universal services and does not address regulatory oversight of parcel delivery service providers, transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross- border parcel delivery services, the assessment of the affordability of tariffs for certain cross-border parcel delivery services and transparent and non-discriminatory access to certain cross-border parcel delivery services and/or infrastructure. This Regulation therefore complements, insofar as cross- border parcel delivery services are concerned, the rules set out in Directive 97/67/EC. _________________ 49 Directive 97/67/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 1997 on common rules for the development of the internal market of Community postal services and the improvement of quality of service (OJ L 1, 21.1.1998, p 14 - 25).
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 75 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
(8) Therefore, it is important to provide a clear definition of parcels and parcel delivery services and to specify which postal items are covered by thatose definitions. This concerns in particular postal items, other than items of correspondence, which because of their weight are commonly used for sending goods and merchandise. This Regulation should therefore cover, in line with consistent practice, postal items weighing up to 31.5 kg, as heavier items cannot be handled by a single average individual without mechanical aids. In line with current practice and Directive 97/67/EC, each step in the postal chain, i.e. clearance, sorting and delivery should be considered parcel delivery services. Transport alone that is not undertaken in conjunction with one of those steps should fall outside the scope of parcel delivery services as it can in this case be assumed that this activity is part of the transport sector.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 77 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) Terminal rates are based on multilateral and bilateral agreements between universal service providers and ensure that the destination universal service provider is remunerated for the costs of the service provided to the originating universal service provider. Terminal rates should be defined in such a way that it includes both terminal dues, as defined in point 15 of Article 2 of Directive 97/67/EC that are applied for letter mail items and inward land rates that are applied to parcels.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 85 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) When providing information to the national regulatory authority, it should be taken into account that parcel delivery service providers may have already provided certain information to the same national regulatory authority. Parcel delivery services are important for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals and they should be able to compare easily between different providers. Therefore, the services for which tariffs should be provided by universal service providers should be clearly defined. Those tariffs should be published by the Commission on a dedicated webpage and should, together with the confidential regular provision of the underlying terminal rates, constitute the basis for the national regulatory authorities to assess the affordability of tariffs for cross-border parcel delivery services. Parcel delivery service providers other than universal service providers may voluntarily provide, in a comparable form, their national regulatory authority with the tariffs for the same items provided that such items are delivered at the home or the premises of the addressee.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 88 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
(14) When national regulatory authorities annually assess the affordability of tariffs, they should base themselves on objective criteria, such as the domestic tariffs of the originating universal service providers and the destination universal service providers and the level of terminal rates. Those common criteria may be complemented by other criteria of particular relevance for explaining the tariffs in question, such as specific transportation or handling costs and bilateral volumes between different cross-border parcel delivery service providers.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 93 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) Uniform tariffs for cross-border deliveries to two or more Member States may be important in the interest of protecting regional and social cohesion. In this context it should be considered that e- commerce offers new opportunities for sparsely populated areas to participate in the economic life. It is therefore necessary to take any uniform tariffs fully into account when assessing the affordability of parcel delivery services.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 102 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
(18) Universal service providers providing parcel delivery services may conclude multilateral and bilateral agreements on terminal rates and may set up other programmes to facilitate the interconnectivity of their delivery networks. For reasons of non- discrimination, competing parcel delivery service providers shall be granted equal access to the terminal rates applicable between parties under multilateral agreements. It may be justified that terminal rates payable by third-party parcel delivery service providers, in some cases, exceed those payable by universal service providers that are parties to such agreements. This may be the case where the parties to a multilateral agreement on terminal rates are able to demonstrate that the cost of setting up, operating and administering the agreement, the extra cost incurred by accepting and handling items from non-designated parcel delivery service providers and other such costs are not covered by the terminal rates payable by the third-party service provider in the originating Member State.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 121 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the transparency of tariffs and terminal rates for certain cross-border parcel delivery services and the assessment of the affordability of certain cross-border tariffs;.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 135 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) "parcel" means a packet containing goods with or without a commercial value and undergoing a delivery process involving clearance, sorting, transport or distribution.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 141 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) "parcel delivery services" means services involving the clearance, sorting, transport or distribution of postal items other than items of correspondence; transport alone shall not be considered a parcel delivery service; darcels. Delivery of such items exceeding 31,5 kg shall not be considered a parcel delivery service;
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 146 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) "terminal rates" means payments from the originating universal service provider to the destination universal service provider for the costs of cross- border parcel delivery services in the destination Member State.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 164 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the naturedescription of the services offered by the provider;
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 173 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. By 31 Marchy of each calendar year, all parcel delivery service providers shall submit the following information to the national regulatory authority of the Member State in which they are established:
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 174 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the annual turnover in parcel delivery services for the previous calendar year in the Member State in which the provider is established, broken down in parcel delivery services relating to national, incoming and outgoing cross- border postal items;deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 183 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the number of persons working foremployed by the provider and involved in the provision of parcel delivery services in the Member State in which the provider is established in the previous calendar year
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 184 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the number of postal items other than items of correspondence and not exceeding 31,5 kgshipments handled in the Member State in which the provider is established in the previous calendar year, broken down into national, incoming and outgoing cross- border postal itemarcels.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 194 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. The national regulatory authorities may impose information requirements additional to those referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 where they are necessary to ensure conformity with this Regulation.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 205 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. A parcel delivery service provider which employngages fewer than 50 persons (whatever their employment or self- employment status) shall not be subject to the obligations under paragraph 1 and 2, unless that provider is established in more than one Member State.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 208 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Transparency of tariffs and terminal rates
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 216 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Universal service providers providing parcel delivery services shall provide the national regulatory authority with the terminal rates applicable on 1 January of each calendar year to postal items originating from other Member States. That information shall be provided by 31 January of each calendar year at the latest.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 223 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The national regulatory authorities shall submit the terminal rates obtained in accordance with paragraph 3 to the Commission and the national regulatory authorities of the originating Member States by 28 of February of each calendar year at the latest.deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 229 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5
Assessing affordability of tariffs 1. The national regulatory authority shall assess the affordability of cross-border tariffs included in the public lists of tariffs obtained in accordance with Article 4(1) within 3 months of receipt of that information. In that assessment, in particular the following elements shall be taken into account: (a) the domestic tariffs of the comparable parcel delivery services in the originating Member State and in the destination Member State; (b) the terminal rates obtained in accordance with Article 4(3); (c) any application of a uniform tariff to two or more Member States. 2. Where the national regulatory authority concludes that cross-border tariffs referred to in paragraph 1 are not affordable, it shall request further necessary information and/or justification in relation to the level of those tariffs from the universal service provider. 3. The universal service provider shall provide the national regulatory authority with the information and/or justification referred to in paragraph 2 within 15 working days of receipt of the request. 4. The national regulatory authority shall submit its assessment, including any information and/or justification provided in accordance with paragraph 3, to the Commission, the national regulatory authorities of the other Member States and the national authorities within the Member State of the submitting national regulatory authority entrusted with the implementation of competition law. A non-confidential version of that assessment shall also be provided to the Commission. That information shall be provided by 31 March of each calendar year at the latest. 5. The Commission shall publish the non- confidential version of the assessment provided by the national regulatory authorities in accordance with paragraph 4 on the dedicated website by 30 April of each calendar year at the latest.rticle 5 deleted
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 276 #

2016/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Whenever universal service providers providing parcel delivery services conclude multilateral agreements on terminal rates they shall, under and subject to the conditions of general EU competition law, meet all reasonable requests for access to all network elements and associated facilities as well as relevant services and information systems, necessary for the provision of cross-border parcel delivery services.
2017/03/30
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 86 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 Council Directive 91/676/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)
2017/04/06
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 111 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2017/04/06
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 175 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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 CE marked 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 CE marked fertilising products which are in compliance with this Regulation. Also, these provisions cannot influence the conditions for making them available on the market.
2017/04/06
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 254 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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.
2017/04/06
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 331 #

2016/0084(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
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%.
2017/04/06
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 17 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and, inter alia, renewables- based;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point a
a. provide citizens and businesses with stable, affordablemarket-based, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, energy-efficient products and housing;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 36 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b
b. empower citizens and businesses to produce and store their own clean energy, take energy-saving measures, and become active participants in the energy market through consumer choice and the possibility of safely and confidently participating in demand response;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 89 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yet been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, and persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs in retail prices;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
b. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy bills to include comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those with no internet access or skills, to see whether they could save money by switching; believes that peer-based comparisons should also be included in bills to help reduce energy use;deleted
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 158 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d
d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same product;eleted
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 178 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns, if customers so request; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in order to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not-for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 271 #

2015/2323(INI)

11. Considers that, in the case of certain technologies, access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggesttresses that this ishould become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 284 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion of self-generation;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 317 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to step up its support for the Covenant of Mayors, so as to expand and further develop it as a tool to promote self-generation and energy efficiency measures, fight energy poverty, facilitate the exchange of best practices between all local authorities, regions and Member States, and ensure that all local authorities are aware of thewhat financial support is available to them;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills riseencourage consumers to use energy in more complete knowledge of the facts, on the basis of full, clear and transparent information;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 351 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the need to developfact that smart appliances are being developed which automate the management of energy demand in response to price signals;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 387 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing on the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urges the Commission to prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017;(Does not affect the English version.)
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 390 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Insists that better data availability and collection are essential in order to assess the situation and target assistance on energy-poor citizencitizens and businesses as effectively as possible;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 416 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives prioritydevotes particular attention to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 426 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the revised EED to include a provision for a significant minimum percentage ofstipulating that measures in energy efficiency obligation schemes targeting low-income consumersshould focus on aspects where the greatest changes can be achieved;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 444 #

2015/2323(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that well-targeted social tariffs are vital for low-income, vulnerable citizens, and should therefore be promotcontinued;
2016/03/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 49 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas a number of Member States anticipate inadequate generation capacity which, in the near future, poses a threat of blackouts unless necessary back-up mechanisms are put in place,
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 53 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E
E. whereas national capacity markets make it harder to integrate electricity markets and run contrary to the objectives of the common energy policy but are still necessary during and after the energy transition;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital G
G. whereas national duties, fixed prices, subsidies, administrative burdens, feed-in priorities and lack of interconnectors prevent a functioning internal market in electricity and thus delay the full market integration of largely CO2- free energy sources;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to be more pro-actively involved in the design of a European internal market in electricity and to avoid undermining the objectives of Articles 114 and 194 TFEU by means of permanent capacity markets;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 164 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to be more pro-actively involved in the design of a European internal market in electricity and to avoid undermining the objectives of Articles 114 and 194 TFEU by means of disproportionate permanent capacity markets;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 169 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls for uniform calculation methods for the Member States, to know how much capacity they must build to guarantee reasonably priced energy;
2016/04/05
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 321 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that upcoming reviews of Renewables Directive and Energy Efficiency Directive as well as the Energy Market Design are key initiatives to unlocking opportunities offered by energy storage;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 375 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that renewable energy, because of its volatile nature, puts great pressure on the existing energy networks;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 381 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Calls for the integration of all infrastructure costs (construction, grids, interconnections, etc.) when calculating the costs of new (renewable) energy infrastructure;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 515 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that, for a medium-term transitional period, national responsibility for the energy mix cannot be questioned and therefore that both nuclear power, which iat the Member States largely CO2-neutral, ane allowed theo use of national energy reserves together with high-efficiency gas-fired power stations and coal-fired electricity generation using the latest technology,their most energy efficient power plants, as these can make vital contributions to the integration of renewables;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 567 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the work of ACER and calls for the agency to be provided with sufficient financial and human resources to carry out its current tasks and duties;deleted
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 590 #

2015/2322(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes the work of ACER and calls for the agency to be provided with sufficient human and financial resources to carry out its current tasks and duties without raising the overall European budget;
2016/03/29
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 1 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point -i a (new)
-ia. to continue and complete negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement delivering considerable systemic benefits while harmonising the trade rules applicable to 70% of global trade in services; specifically the Commission should focus not only on securing existing levels of liberalisation among the parties but also on providing EU businesses and consumers with new market access opportunities while creating new and enhanced regulatory disciplines which are both WTO compatible and open to multilateralisation;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 6 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point i
i. to ensure the highest level of transparency in the negotiations, in particular by allowing access to, where appropriate, to relevant documents and by organising a consultation with Parliament and civil society, citizens, businesses, and other relevant stakeholders;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 14 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point a - point ii
ii. to ensure that before considering the removal of barriers, the agreement seeks to create a level playing field the agreement first and foremost delivers on its potential to create high quality well paid jobs in the European Union, by ensuring the services sector, and has as its main objective to highlight andat high standards and disciplines are further reinforced and improved, with a view to establishing them more firmly at the multilateral level; considers this objective perfectly compatible with maintaining the high level of protection of consumers, workers and the environment enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and existing Consumer acquis;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 26 #

2015/2233(INI)

iii. to ensure that the TiSA provides reciprocal access, notwithstandingguarantees increased market access, and is without prejudice to the right of countries to adopt regulations whichthat are duly justified onby the public policy groundinterest, notably with the inclusion of horizontal provisions, general principles and an explicit recognition of the right to regulate, as is already the case with GATS Article XIV, which in no way has prevented the EU or its Member States from adopting legitimate public policy objectives;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 40 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point b
b) regarding the protection of public services and services of general interest
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 45 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point b - point i
i. to ensure that the negotiations maintain and strengthen the fundamental role played by public services and services of general interest in the European Union, which provide an essential safety net for citizens and contribute to public health, social cohesion, growth and employment, requests therefore that the Turkish desire to include portability of healthcare be firmly rejected by the Commission;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 54 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point b - point ii
ii. to maintain the Member States’ freedom to regulate those services at all levels and to provide, commission and fund public services in compliance with the Treaties, as is the case with EU FTAs already negotiated with the Andean Countries, Central America, South Korea, Canada and Singapore; this can be done using known reservations and exemptions which have functioned without issue;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 59 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c
c) regarding the services includedcope of the agreement and dispute settlement
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 61 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point i
i. to ensure that a positive list of services ready to be placed on the market is presented by the Union in order to protect those services not explicitly referred to from being opened up to competitione widest possible inclusion of service sectors in the agreement, in particular the digital service sector, based on the mandate from the Member States, given that services make up around 70% of the EU economy and account for 90% of new job creation, underlining the crucial relevance of finding new market access opportunities for service exports in third countries;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 70 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point ii
ii. to ensure that the negotiations comply with the new directives on public procurement and concessions, in particular as regards the definition of public-public cooperation, exclusions and SME accessguarantee that the final agreement respects existing EU law and meets the requirements of the new directives on public procurement and concessions, including the relevant definitions contained therein;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 76 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iii
iii. to ensure reciprocity in the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, in particular by establishing a legal framework, and that mobility is promoted by making it easier for professionals in the sectors covered by the agreement to obtain visaseek visas, recognising the varying sensitivities around different sectoral labour mobility, and that these considerations be taken into account in negotiations;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 86 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point c - point iv a (new)
iva. to ensure the inclusion of a strong dispute settlement mechanism which should aim at ensuring the continued commitment of the parties to respecting and observing mutually agreed rules and openings;
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 90 #

2015/2233(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 - point d - point i
i. to ensure that the regulated professions are excluded from the agreement;deleted
2015/10/19
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 58 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselvbusinesses have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs;
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 75 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures and believes this flexibility is crucial for Member States to achieve energy efficiency measures in the future;
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 92 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to giveto get more attention from administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations, because they can lower the consumption of energy and thus lower the cost for the consumer;
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 136 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; believes that cutting red tape will speed up the implementation of energy efficiency measures;
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that national legislation (exit from coal, payment schemes for renewable energy, capacity markets) restricts the scope for European solutions that provide the best possible results in terms of cost and supply and cancels out the price advantages obtained through energy saving; calls for increased possibilities for binding coordination by the Commission;deleted
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 175 #

2015/2232(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity retail prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world, while the wholesale prices are at a historic low;
2016/03/21
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #

2015/2155(DEC)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses that the Court of Auditors report adopted on 11.07.2014 states that the potential saving for the EU budget would be about 114 million EUR per year if the European Parliament centralised its activities; reiterates the call on Parliament and the Council to address, in order to create long term savings, the need for a roadmap to a single seat, as stated by Parliament in several previous resolutions;
2016/03/14
Committee: CONT
Amendment 65 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital C
C. whereas measures for developing the Energy Union and achieving the 2030 climate and energy targets must take full account of the impacts on energy prices, costs and the competitiveness of the EU economy in order to get the necessary support from citizens and industry;
2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 155 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital P
P. whereas 30 million European jobs are at risk owing to the US shale gas boom, as energy-intensive industries move operations to the US, where energy costs are far lower;deleted
2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 212 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)
Va. whereas a more interconnected internal energy market will bring considerable benefits in terms of security of supply, integration of low-carbon technologies and consumer prices;
2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 232 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Y. whereas diversification of supplies, the completion of the internal energy market, energy efficiency as a contribution to the moderation of energy demand, more efficient energy consumption, the development of indigenous energy resources and R&D activities are the key drivers of the Energy Union;
2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 243 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital Y a (new)
Ya. whereas the principle of efficiency first should be maintained in the future legislative proposals by the Commission as the cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one which is not used;
2015/06/23
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 429 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by in the first place reducing the need for energy through energy efficiency measures and by maximising its use of indigenous sources of energy, including conventional and unconventional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 471 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to facilitatefor the effective use of existing EU funding schemes, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments, so as to support investment in the development of Europe's indigenous energy resources, based on a technology-neutral approach, research and innovation in energy for indigenous energy resources, energy efficiency and energy technologies;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 576 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Believes at the same time that market- based mechanisms mustshould be complemented by tangible and ambitious solidarity mechanisms, such as more efficient EU crisis management, better use of LNG and gas storage and virtual capacity reserve mechanisms tohat could be enshrined in EU legislation, including the Security of Gas Supply Regulation, which, to this end, must be reviewed as soon as possible;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 590 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the competences of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), oversight of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO- E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G);
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 657 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to make every effort to shorten the lead time allowing projects to qualify as Projects of Common Interest (PCI), to ensure that new interconnector projects may receive EU support in a timely manner;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 658 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to take every necessary step to enhance interconnection by further reducing permitting time for infrastructure projects, and providing political and financial support for interconnectors;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 660 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Stresses the need to develop stable, long-term market-oriented policy frameworks to incentivise the development of new energy infrastructure across the EU;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 773 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that improvements in energy- efficiency pursued on a cost-effective basis will make a key contribution to energy security, competitiveness and the achievement of climate objectives; stresses, however, that gains in energy efficiency cannot replacd the diversification of energy supply are both important pillars in the Energy Union;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 819 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
33. Stresses that a cautiousn ambitious but realistic revision of existing energy efficiency legislation, including the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive, is needed in order not to undermine national policies already in place which operate within the 2020 climate and energy framework; calls on the Commission to review the EU energy- efficiency legislation by no sooner than 2018;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 830 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all legislative proposals envisaged under the Energy Union COM are subject to rigorous Impact Assessment to ensure their cost-effectiveness and proportionality;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 892 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Believes that renewables have a major part to play in providing indigenous energy supply within the EU, recognises however that not all Member States have the same geographical capacities to produce considerable amounts of renewable energy in a profitable way;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 985 #

2015/2113(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
40. BRecalls that it is the right of each Member State to determine their own energy mix as stated in Article 194 of the TFEU, believes that it is for Member States to determine the best mix of policies and technologies to deliver decarbonisation and national climate change targets; recognises that in some areas, such as product standards, EU-level policies are the most effective, while in others Member States may choose to work together;
2015/06/19
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas specific tools should be strengthened, revised or better promoted in order to contribute positively towards providing a competitive regulatory environment for our businesses, supporting growth and the creation of jobs, and enhancing trust of our consumers in European legislation;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 19 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that the European institutions and the national and where applicable regional parliaments still have much to do to create a "subsidiarity culture" across the European Union; strongly believes that a more effective approach is needed to fully recognise the principle of subsidiarity;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 40 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission and Council to reflect together with Parliament on how best to ensure that simplification is an ongoing process, as efforts in these areas are of benefit to consumers and SMEs;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 55 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses the importance of the institutional framework as regards impact assessments; considers it important that the impact assessment process be seen as a joint undertaking, leading to an honest and unimpeachable assessment upon which each of the institutions can depend throughout the process, including in negotiations on a final text;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 66 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Considers that as the Commission seeks to reduce its legislative output that this will allow greater focus to be placed on policy initiatives, allowing for greater time and deeper reflection which can be used to foster improved involvement of interested stakeholders;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 71 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Believes that advance warnings and road-maps can help alert concerned individuals to emerging issues and policy decisions which are relevant to them and may be difficult to track;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 74 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to explore initiatives to improve the take-up of consultation by the affected parties themselves, not only their representatives in their national capitals or Brussels; considers that this would make a positive contribution to identifying implementation and enforcement issues that may arise on the ground once regulations are applied;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 86 #

2015/2089(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Views a qualitative as well as quantitative assessment of implementation to be appropriate, not just the bare figures on if formally directives have been transposed or not, in order to have a full understanding of how Single Market legislation is actually working for consumers and for business;
2015/06/10
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 3 #

2015/2012(BUD)

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas the report of the Court of Auditors adopted on 11 July 2014 states that the potential saving for the Union budget would be about EUR 114 million a year if the Parliament centralised its activities;
2015/03/20
Committee: BUDG
Amendment 158 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
(25) The optional possibility for Member States to maintain notification obligations for consumers may lead them to easily lose well-substantiated claims for remedies in case of delayed or lack of notification, especially in a cross-border transaction where a law of another Member State applies and the consumer is not aware of this notification obligation resulting from the law of another Member State. Therefore a notification obligation for consumers should not be established. Accordingly, Member States should be prevented from introducing or maintaining a requirement for the consumer to notify the seller the lack of conformity within a certain deadline.deleted
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 164 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
(26) In order to allow businesses to rely on a single set of rules across the Union, it is necessary to fully harmonise the period of time during which the burden of proof for the lack of conformity is reversed in favour of the consumer. Within the first two years, in order to benefit from the presumption of lack of conformity, the consumer should only establish that the good is not conforming and that the lack of conformity became apparent within a year of delivery of the goods, without needing to demonstrate that the lack of conformity actually existed at the relevant time for establishing conformity. In order to increase legal certainty in relation to available remedies for lack of conformity with the contract and in order to eliminate one of the major obstacles inhibiting the Digital Single Market, a fully harmonised order in which remedies can be exercised should be provided for. In particular, the consumer should enjoy a choice between repair or replacement as a first remedy which should help in maintaining the contractual relation and mutual trust. Moreover, enabling consumers to require repair should encourage a sustainable consumption and could contribute to a greater durability of products.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 169 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
(27) The consumer's choice between repair andor replacement should only be limited where the optionremedy chosen would be disproportionate compared to the other optionalternative remedy available, impossible or unlawful. For instance, it might be disproportionate to request the replacement of goods because of a minor scratch where this replacement would create significant costs while, at the same time, the scratch could easily be repaired. Where, however, only one remedy is available and that remedy imposes costs on the seller that are disproportionate with regard to the value the goods would have if there were no lack of conformity and to the significance of the lack of conformity, it should be possible to limit the consumer's right to reimbursement of the cost of removing the non-conforming goods to a proportionate amount.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 177 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) Considering that the right to terminate the contract due to the lack of conformity is an important remedy applicable where repair or replacement are not feasible or have failed, the consumer should also enjoy the right to terminate the contract in cases where the lack of conformity is not minor. This would provide a strong incentive to remedy all cases of a lack of conformity at an early stage. In order to make the right to terminate effective for consumers, in situations where the consumer acquires multiple goods, some being an accessory to the main item which the consumer would not have acquired without the main item, and the lack of conformity impacts that main item, the consumer should have the right to terminate the contract also in relation to the accessory elements, even if the latter are in conformity with the contract.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 206 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive lays down certain requirements concerning distance sales contracts concluded between the seller and the consumer, in particular rules on conformity of goods, remedies in case of non- conformity and the modalities for the exercise of these remedies.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 231 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ‘distance 'sales contract' means any sales contract concluded under an organised distance scheme without the simultaneous physical presence of the seller and the consumer, with the exclusive use of one or more means of distance communication, including via internet, up to and including the time at which the contract is concludedunder which the seller transfers or undertakes to transfer the ownership of goods to the consumer and the consumer pays or undertakes to pay the price thereof, including any contract having as its object both goods and services;
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 277 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Any lack of conformity with the contract which becomes apparent within two years from the time indicated in paragraphs 1 and 2 is presumed to have existed at the time indicated in paragraphs 1 and 2 unless this is incompatible with the nature of the goods or with the nature of the lack of conformity.deleted
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 284 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a Burden of proof Any lack of conformity with the contract which becomes apparent within a year from the time indicated in Article 8(1) or (2) shall be presumed to have existed at the time indicated in Article 8(1) or (2) unless this is incompatible with the nature of the goods or with the nature of the lack of conformity.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 293 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. A repair or replacement shall be completed within a reasonable time and without any significant the least possible inconvenience to the consumer, taking account of the nature of the goods and the purpose for which the consumer required the goods.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 297 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The consumer shall be entitled to a proportionate reduction of the price in accordance with Article 12 or to terminate the contract in accordance with Article 13 for a lack of conformity with the contract which is not minor where:
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 314 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 9 a (new)
Article 9 a Notification about non-conformity 1. In order to benefit from his or her rights, the consumer must notify the seller of a lack of conformity within a period of two months from the date on which he or she detected that lack of conformity. 2. Where the consumer does not notify the seller within the period laid down in paragraph 1, the consumer shall forfeit part of his or her remedies in relation to the particular lack of conformity concerned. 3. The consumer shall have the right to exercise his or her remedies before a court or by means of an alternative dispute resolution system during a period of two years from the moment when the consumer notifies the lack of conformity to the seller.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 319 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Where the consumer had installed the goods in a manner consistent with their nature and purpose, bef, the seller shall not be obliged to remove the goods and/or install the replacement goods, nore the lack of conformity with the contract became apparent, the obligation to take back the replaced goods shall include the removal of the non-conforming goods and the installation of replacement goods, or bearing the costs thereofo bear the costs thereof, unless the consumer can prove that the installation was conducted in accordance with the installation instructions and in a manner consistent with the nature and purpose of the goods and the lack of conformity with the contract became apparent only after the installation.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 328 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The consumer may choose between repair andor replacement unless the optionremedy chosen would be impossible, or unlawful or, compared to the other optionalternative remedy, would impose costs on the seller that would be disproportionate, taking into account all circumstances, including:
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 347 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the seller shall reimburse to the consumer the price paid without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from receipt of the noticefter receipt of the notice referred to in paragraph 1 and in any event not later than 14 days after having received the returned goods, and shall bear the cost of the reimbursement;
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 371 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
In the case of second-hand goods, the seller may impose a shorter period than that provided for in the first paragraph. That shorter period may not be less than one year.
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 378 #

2015/0288(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The guarantee statement shall be made available on ato the consumer on paper or, if the consumer agrees, on another durable medium and shall be drafted in plain, intelligible language. A paper copy of the guarantee statement shall be provided to the consumer upon request and free of charge. It shall include the following:
2017/01/25
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 84 #

2015/0287(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
(2) For the achievement of a genuine digital single market, the harmonisation of certain aspects concerning contracts for supply of digital content, taking as a base a high level of consumer protection, is necessary and a pro-innovation future-proof approach, is to be welcomed.
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCOJURI
Amendment 108 #

2015/0287(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) Consumers are not always confident when buying cross border and especially online. One of the major factors for this lack of confidence is uncertainty about their key contractual rights and the lack of a clear contractual framework for digital content. Many consumers of digital content experience problems related to the quality of, or access to, digital content. For instance, they receive wrong or faulty digital content, or they are not able to access the digital content in question. As a result, consumers suffer financial and non- financial detriment.
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCOJURI
Amendment 113 #

2015/0287(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
(5) In order to remedy these problems, both businesses and consumers should be able to rely on fully harmonised rules, learnt from best practices in Member States, for the supply of digital content setting out Union-wide contractual rights which are essential for this type of transactions.
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCOJURI
Amendment 187 #

2015/0287(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
(14) As regards digital content supplied not in exchange for a price but against counter-performance other than money, this Directive should apply only to contracts where the supplier requests and the consumer actively provides data, such as name and e-mail address or photos, directly or indirectly to the supplier for example through individual registration or on the basis of a contract which allows access to consumers' photos. This Directive should not apply to situations where the supplier collects data necessary for the digital content to function in conformity with the contract, for example geographical location where necessary for a mobile application to function properly, or for the sole purpose of meeting legal requirements, for instance where the registration of the consumer is required for security and identification purposes by applicable laws. This Directive should also not apply to situations where the supplier collects information, including personal data, such as the IP address, or other automatically generated information such as information collected and transmitted by a cookie, without the consumer actively supplying it, even if the consumer accepts the cookie. It should also not apply to situations where the consumer is exposed to advertisements exclusively in order to gain access to digital content.
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCOJURI
Amendment 783 #

2015/0287(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. In the case of digital contracts the supplier should be obliged to offer the consumer an easy to access online method of terminating the contract.
2017/02/15
Committee: IMCOJURI
Amendment 25 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
(1) Since the sinternalgle market comprises an area without internal frontiers relying, inter alia, on the free movement of services and persons, it is necessary to provide that consumers can use online content services which offer access to content such as music, games, films or sporting events not only in their Member State of residence but also when they are temporarily present in other Member States of the Union travelling for leisure or business. Therefore, barriers that hamper access and use of suchlegally acquired online content services cross border should be eliminated.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 57 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
(12) Therefore, the objective of this Regulation is to adapt the legal framework in order to ensure that the licensing of rights no longer presents barriers to cross-border portability of online content services in the Union and that the cross- border portability can be ensuredpermit cross-border portability of online content services to subscribers that have legally acquired content and that are temporarily present in a Member State other than that of their Member State of residence within the European Union, whilst maintaining, and in accordance with, the principle of territoriality.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 74 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) This Regulation should apply only to online content services which subscribers can effectively access and use in their Member State of residence in which they habitually reside without being limited to a specific location, as it is not appropriate to require service providers that do not offer portable services within their home countryMember State of residence of the subscriber to do so across borders.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 99 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
(19) Requiring that the delivery of online content services to subscribers temporarily present in Member States other than their Member State of residence be of the same quality as in the Member State of residence could result in high costs for service providers and thus ultimately for subscribers. Therefore, it is not appropriate for this Regulation to require that the provider of an online content service take measures to ensure quality of delivery of such services beyond the quality available via the local online access chosen by a subscriber while temporarily present in another Member State. In such cases the provider shall not be liable if the quality of delivery of the service is lower. Nevertheless, if the provider expressly agrees to guarantee certain quality of delivery to subscribers while temporarily present in other Member States, the provider shall be bound by such agreement. Providers of online content services should provide subscribers advance notification concerning any variation in the quality that may be delivered or experienced when accessing content in a Member State other than the Member State of residence. Such information could be provided on the provider's website.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 139 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
(29) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the adaptation of the legal framework so that cross-border portability of online content services is provided in the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by Member States and can therefore, by reason of its scale and effects, 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 Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve its objective. Therefore, this Regulation does not substantially affect the way the rights are licensed and does not oblige right holders and service providers to renegotiate contracts. Moreover, this Regulation does not require that the provider takes measures to ensure the quality of delivery of online content services outside the Member State of residence of the subscriber. Finally, this Regulation does not apply to service providers who offer services without payment of money and who do not verify theexercise the option to comply with the regulation. Providers of online content services against the payment of money are able to authenticate the Member State of residence of their subscriber's Member State of residenceat the time of the initial subscription but also to ascertain whether usage is internal or external of the Member State of residence, as demonstrated by automated and anonymous geo-blocking practices, without infringing upon consumer privacy. Therefore, it does not impose any disproportionate costs,.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 141 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
This Regulation introduces a common approach to ensuring that subscribers to legally acquired online content services in the Union, when temporarily present in a Member State, can access and use these services other than that of their Member State of residence can access and use these services whilst respecting all the relevant copyright and related rights of the content access and used.
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 156 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) "Member State of residence" means the Member State where the subscriber is habitually residing, established on the basis of Article 3b, where the subscriber has his or her actual and stable residence to which he or she returns to regularly;
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 172 #

2015/0284(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) "Temporarily present" means athe transitory presence of a subscriber in a Member State other than the Member State of residence;
2016/06/29
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 168 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) The disparities between the laws and administrative measures adopted by the Member States in relation to accessibility of some products and services for persons with functional limitations including persons with disabilities create barriers to the free movement of such products and services and distort effective competition in the internal market. Economic operators, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are particularly affected by those barriers.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 172 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
(4) Due to the differences in national accessibility requirements, individual professionals, SMEs and micro-enterprises in particular are discouraged from entering into business ventures outside their own domestic markets. The national, or even regional or local, accessibility requirements that Member States have put in place currently differ as regards both coverage and level of detail. Those differences negatively affect competitiveness and growth, due to the additional costs incurred in the development and marketing of accessible products and services for each national market.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 184 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) Each product and service falling under the scope of this Directive, has to comply with the accessibility requirements identified in Article 3 and listed in Annex I to be accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons. The e- commerce accessibility obligations also apply to the online sale of services under Article 1(2)(a) to (e) of this Directive.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 190 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
(18) It is necessary to introduce the accessibility requirements in the least burdensome manner for the economic operators and the Member States, notably by only including in the scope the products and services which have been thoroughly selected. Therefore micro-enterprises, due to their size, resources and nature should not be required to comply with the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 199 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
(21) The Commission’s proposal for a DirectiveDirective (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 includes accessibility requirements for a specific set of public sector bodies’ websites and mobile applications. In addition, it proposes to establishes the basis for a monitoring and reporting methodology of the compliance of the relevant websites with the requirements listed in that Directive. Both the accessibility requirements and the monitoring and reporting methodology included in that Directive are to apply to the public sector bodies' websites and mobile applications. With the purpose of, notably, ensuring that relevant authorities implement the same accessibility requirements independently of the type of regulated website or mobile application, the accessibility requirements set out in this Directive should be aligned to those of the proposed Directive on the accessibility of public sector bodies’ websitesDirective (EU) 2016/2102. Activities of ecommerce of public sector websites and mobile applications not covered by that Directive, fall under the scope of this proposalDirective, in order to ensure that the online sale of products and services is accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons, irrespective of their public or private sale. __________________ 34 Proposal for a DirectiveDirective (EU) 2016/2102 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2016 on the accessibility of public sector bodies' websites COM(2012) 721the websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (OJ L 327, 2.12.2016, p. 1).
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 200 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) This Directive should complement the sectorial Union legislation in the aspects not covered by this Directive.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 209 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
(24) It is necessary to provide that, for legislative acts of the Union establishing accessibility obligations without providing accessibility requirements or specifications, accessibility is defined by reference to the accessibility requirements of this Directive. That is the case of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,35 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,36 and Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council,37 which require that technical specifications and technical or functional requirements of the concessions, works or services falling within their scope take into account accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities or "design for all" users. __________________ 35 Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1). 36 Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65)°. 37 Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243).
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 214 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) 'Design for all' should be understood as the design and composition of an environment, including products and services, so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible, not excluding the use of specialised and fully interoperable assistive technology.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 215 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
(28) All economic operators falling within the scope of this Directive and intervening in the supply and distribution chain should ensure that they make available on the market only products which are in conformity with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is necessary to provide for a clear and proportionate distribution of obligations which correspond to the role of each operator in the supply and distribution process.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 217 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
(29) Economic operators should be responsible for the compliance of products and services, in relation to their respective roles in the supply chain, so as to ensure a high level of protection ofachieve full accessibility and to guarantee fair competition on the Union market.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 229 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
(37) This Directive should follow the principle of 'think small first' and should take account of the administrative burdens that SMEs are faced with. It should set light rules in terms of conformity assessment and should establish safeguard clauses for economic operators, rather than providing for general exceptions and derogations for those enterprises. Consequently, when setting up the rules for the selection and implementation of the most appropriate conformity assessment procedures, the situation of SMEs should be taken into account and the obligations to assess conformity of accessibility requirements should be limited to the extent that they do not pose a disproportionate burden on SMEs. In addition, market surveillance authorities should operate in a proportionate manner in relation to the size of undertakings and to the small serial or non-serial nature of the production concerned, without creating unnecessary obstacles for SMEs and without compromising the protection of public interests. Additionally, micro- enterprises, due to their size, resources and nature should not be required to comply with the accessibility requirements.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 238 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
(44) The CE marking, indicating the conformity of a product with the accessibility requirements of this Directive, is the visible consequence of a whole process comprising conformity assessment in a broad sense. This Directive should follow the general principles governing the CE marking of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products. __________________ 40 Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 339/93 (OJ L 218, 13/08/2008, p. 30).deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 242 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
(45) In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 by affixing the CE marking to a product, the manufacturer declares that the product is in conformity with all applicable accessibility requirements and that he takes full responsibility therefor.deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 253 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Recital 53 a (new)
(53a) In order to allow service providers sufficient time to adapt to requirements laid down by this Directive, it is necessary to provide for a transitional period of [5] years after the date of application of this Directive, during which products used for the provision of a service which were placed on the Union market before that date do not need to comply with the accessibility requirements pursuant to this Directive unless they are replaced by the service providers during the transitional period. It should be without prejudice to transitional periods and application dates set out by other Union legislation on accessibility. Given the cost and long life- cycle of automatic teller machines, ticketing machines and check-in machines, it is appropriate to provide that, when such terminals are used in the provision of services, they may continue to be used until the end of their economically or physically useful life or until they are fully depreciated. If on the basis of the required assessment it is concluded that it would constitute a disproportionate burden on the economic operator to require that all automatic teller machines, ticketing machines or check-in machines that are available for the provision of the same service comply with the accessibility requirements laid out in this Directive then the assessment should also suggest what number of compliant machines would be sufficient to secure the accessibility of the services provided by the service provider in question. In its assessment the service provider should take into account inter alia the estimated benefit for persons with disabilities and the ease of access of the accessible machines.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 283 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) services providing access to audiovisual media services and, including related consumer equipment with advanced computing capability used for the provision of those services;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 288 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services; in relation to the following aspects:
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 290 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i (new)
i) the websites, mobile applications, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing, real-time information; and
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 291 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (new)
ii) self-service terminals located within the territory of the Union, including ticketing machines and check- in machines used for the provision of passenger transport services;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 294 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) consumer banking services;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 296 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) e-books and access to e-books;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 301 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) e-commerceonline marketplace intended for use by consumers.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 318 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Micro-enterprises, due to their size, resources and nature shall not be required to comply with the accessibility requirements laid down by this Directive.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 333 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 2
(2) “universal design referred to also as “design for all” means the design of products, environments, programmes and services to be usable by all peoplersons, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialised design; “universal design” does not exclude assistive devices for particular groups of persons with functional limitations, includingcould also be achieved by means of interoperability with assistive devices for persons with disabilities where this is needed;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 339 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) "access to audiovisual media services" means features necessary for enabling the use of audiovisual media services provided, particularly different means of transmission of audiovisual media services, to the extent that the features are not covered by Directive 2010/13/EU;
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 346 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – point 21
(21) “e-commerce” means the online sale of products and services"online marketplace" means a digital service that allows consumers as defined in point (a) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council1a to conclude online sales or service contracts with traders as defined in point (b) of Article 4(1) of that Directive either on the online marketplace's website or on a trader's website that uses computing services provided by the online marketplace; __________________ 1a Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on alternative dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive 2009/22/EC (Directive on consumer ADR) (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63).
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 382 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 9
9. E-commerOnline marketplaces shall comply with the requirements set out in Section VIII of Annex I.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 390 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. Member States may decide, in the light of national conditions, that the built environment used by clients of passenger transport services including the environment that is managed by service providers and by infrastructure operators as well as the built environment used by clients of banking services, and customer services centres and shops under the scope of telephony operators shall comply with the accessibility requirements of Annex I, section X, in order to maximise their use by persons with functional limitations, including persons with disabilities.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 396 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. When placing their products on the market, manufacturers shall ensure that the products have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the applicable accessibility requirements set out in Article 3 unless the functional requirements are not achievable as the adaptation of product would need a fundamental alteration or would impose a disproportionate burden for the manufacturer.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 397 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The requirements set out in paragraph 1 are deemed to be satisfied also when the manufacturer chooses the use of third party applications, peripheral devices, software, hardware, or customer premises equipment that persons with disabilities can access.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 398 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Manufacturers shall draw up the technical documentation in accordance with Annex II and carry out the conformity assessment procedure set out in that Annex or have it carried out.deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 401 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where compliance of a product with the applicable accessibility requirements has been demonstrated by that procedure, manufacturers shall draw up an EU declaration of conformity and affix the CE marking.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 405 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers shall ensure that procedures are in place for series production to remain in conformity. Changes in product design or characteristics and changes in the harmonised standards or in other technical specifications and by reference to which conformity of a product is declared shall be adequately taken into account.deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 407 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Manufacturers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products and products recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of any such monitoring.deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 411 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 7
7. Manufacturers shall ensure that the product is accompanied by instructions and safety information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and end-users, as determined by the Member State concerned.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 414 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 8
8. Manufacturers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk related to accessibility, manufacturers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 421 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 9
9. Manufacturers shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of the product, in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed byfulfil the conformity requirements of products which they have placed on the market and to ensure compliance with the requirements referred to in Article 3.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 425 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) co-operate with the competent national authorities, at their request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed byfulfil the conformity requirements of products covered by their mandate.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 428 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Before placing a product on the market importers shall ensure that the conformity assessment procedure set out in Annex II has been carried out by the manufacturer. They shall ensure that the manufacturer has drawn up the technical documentation required by that Annex, that the product bears the CE marking and isproducts are in conformity with this Directive. They shall ensure that the products are accompanied by the required documents and that the manufacturer has complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6).
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 431 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Where an importer considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, he shall not place the product on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product presents a riskdoes not fulfil the conformity requirements, the importer shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 436 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. Importers shall keep a register of complaints, of non-conforming products and product recalls, and shall keep distributors informed of such monitoring.deleted
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 438 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 8
8. Importers who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have placed on the market is not in conformity with the requirements referred to in Article 3 shall immediately take the necessary corrective measures to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore where the product presents a risk, importers shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect, giving details, in particular, of the non- compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 443 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 9
9. Importers shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product in a language which can be easily understood by that authority. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed byfulfil the conformity requirements of products which they have placed on the market.
2017/02/14
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 447 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Before making a product available on the market distributors shall verify that the product bears the CE marking, that itis in conformity with this Directive and is accompanied by the required documents and by instructions and information in a language which can be easily understood by consumers and other end-users in the Member State in which the product is to be made available on the market and that the manufacturer and the importer have complied with the requirements set out in Article 5(5) and (6) and Article 7(4).
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 451 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where a distributor considers or has reason to believe that a product is not in conformity with the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3, they shall not make the product available on the market until it has been brought into conformity. Furthermore, where the product presents a riskis not in conformity with this Directive, the distributor shall inform the manufacturer and the market surveillance authorities to that effect.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 454 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Distributors who consider or have reason to believe that a product which they have made available on the market is not in conformity with this Directive shall make sure that the necessary corrective measures are taken to bring that product into conformity, to withdraw it or recall it, if appropriate. Furthermore, where the product presents a risk, distributors shall immediately inform the competent national authorities of the Member States in which they made the product available to that effect giving details, in particular, of the non-compliance and of any corrective measures taken.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 461 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 6
6. Distributors shall, further to a reasoned request from a competent national authority, provide it with all the information and documentation necessary to demonstrate the conformity of a product. They shall cooperate with that authority, at its request, on any action taken to eliminate the risks posed byfulfil the conformity requirements of products which they have made available on the market.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 466 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Economic operators shall be able to present the information referred to in paragraph 1 for a period of 10five years after they have been supplied with the product and for a period of 10five years after they have supplied the product.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 467 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Service providers shall prepare the necessary information in accordance with Annex III explaining how the services meet the accessibility requirements referred to in Article 3. The information shall be made available to the public in written and oral format, including in a manner which is accessible to persons with functional limitations anda manner which is accessible to persons with disabilities. Service providers shall keep the information as long as the service is in operation.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 490 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. Where the economic operators have used the exception provided for in paragraphs 1 to 5 for a specific product or service they shall notify the relevant market surveillance authority of the Member State in the market of which the product or service is placed or made available. Notification shall include the assessment referred to in paragraph 3. MicroenterpriseSME's are exempted from this notification requirement but must be able to supply the relevant documentation upon request from a relevant market surveillance authority.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 501 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The EU declaration of conformity shall have the model structure set out in Annex III to Decision No 768/2008/EC. It shall contain the elements specified in Annex II to this Directive and shall be continuously updated. The requirements concerning the technical documentation shall avoid imposing any disproportionate burden for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. It shall be translated into the language or languages required by the Member State in the market of which the product is placed or made available.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 505 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 16
General principles of the CE marking of The CE marking shall be subject to the general principles set out in Article 30 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.Article 16 deleted products
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 511 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – title
Procedure for dealing with products presenting a risk related to accessibilityfailing to fulfil the conformity requirements at national level
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 514 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where the market surveillance authorities of one Member State have taken action pursuant to Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008, or where they have sufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive presents a risk related to accessibility aspects covered by this Directivesufficient reason to believe that a product covered by this Directive does not fulfil the conformity requirements, they shall carry out an evaluation in relation to the product concerned covering all the requirements laid down in this Directive. The relevant economic operators shall fully cooperate with the market surveillance authorities.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 517 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Where, in the course of that evaluation, the market surveillance authorities find that the product does not comply with the requirements laid down in this Directive, they shall without delay require the relevant economic operator to take all appropriate corrective action to bring the product into compliance with those requirements, to withdraw the product from the market, or to recall it within a reasonable period, commensurate with the nature of the risk, as they may prescribe.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 519 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 shall apply to the measures referred to in the second subparagraph.deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 520 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Where the relevant economic operator does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 1, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict products being made available on their national markets, toensure that the product is brought into compliance withdraw the product from that market or to recall itaccessibility requirements set out by this Directive. The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delay, of those measures.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 522 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. The information referred to in paragraph 4 shall include all available details, in particular the data necessary for the identification of the non-compliant product, the origin of the product, the nature of the alleged non-compliance and the risk involved, the nature and duration of the national measures taken and the arguments put forward by the relevant economic operator. In particular, the market surveillance authorities shall indicate whether the non- compliance is due to any of the following:
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 527 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall ensure that appropriate restrictive measures are taken in respect of the product concerned, such as withdrawal of the product from their market, without delay.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 533 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. If the national measure is considered justified, all Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that the non-compliant product is withdrawn from their marketbrought into compliance, and shall inform the Commission accordingly. If the national measure is considered unjustified, the Member State concerned shall withdraw the measure.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 577 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission’s report shall take into account the viewpoints of the economic stakeholders and relevant non- governmental organisations, including organisations of persons with disabilities and those representing older persons.
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 697 #

2015/0278(COD)

Proposal for a directive
Annex II
[...]deleted
2017/03/27
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 45 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation aims to provide European statistics to underpin energy policies in particular towards the creation of a fully integrated internal energy market for customers. Greater transparency on energy costs and prices, as well as on the level of public support, should be made available to improve market integration. The content of this Regulation does not imply any harmonisation of the structure of prices and charges across Member States.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 67 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
(22a) The Member States should compile the data by using the most appropriate sources and methods to provide the required information. The Union may therefore take action to this end in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the establishment of a common legal framework for the systematic production of European statistics on natural gas and electricity prices, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather, by reason of the scale and effects of this Regulation, 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 Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary to achieve that objective.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 81 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) In order to avoid unnecessary reporting burdens of nominal statistics, Member States shall not be obliged to transmit data on natural gas prices for household customers to the Commission (Eurostat) if the consumption of natural gas in the household sector is below a threshold of 1 % of national total energy consumption in the household sector. The Commission (Eurostat) shall review regularly, at least every 3 years, which Member States qualify according to the consumption of natural gas in the household sector of their country for being excluded from the obligationare not obliged to transmit thesuch data.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 84 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
(3) TStrictly in order to avoid the unnecessary reporting of nominal statistics the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10, taking account ofbased on economic and technical trendsevidence, concerning the adjustment of the threshold. Such acts may provide to raise the threshold, or to lower the threshold, but in the latter case to a level of not below 1%.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 86 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall compile all the data specified in the Annexes of this Regulation from the beginning of the calendar year following the adoption of this Regulation and shall provide statistics to the Commission (Eurostat) within threefour months of the end of the reference period.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 99 #

2015/0239(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
(2) The delegation of powerpower to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 4(3), shall be conferred for an indeterminateon the Commission for a period of five years from ... [the date of the entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of time from [xx-xx- xxx] onwardsan identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
2016/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 230 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) Advances in digital technology allow for alternative ways of delivering and displaying labels electronically, such as on the internet, but also on electronic displays in shops. In order to take advantage of such advances, this Regulation should allow the use of electronic labels as replacement of or complementary to the physical energy label. In cases where it is not feasible to display the energy label, such as certain forms of distance selling and in advertisements and technical promotional material, potential customers should be provided at least with the energy class of the product. Technical promotional material does not include advertisements in billboards, newspapers, magazines, radio broadcasting, television and similar online formats.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 248 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The frequency of such rescaling should be determined by the percentage of products sold that fall in the top class and should take into account the need to avoid over burdening suppliers and dealers, as well as the speed of technological progress. A newly rescaled label should have one empty top class to encourage technological progress, provide for regulatory stability and limit the frequency of rescaling. In exceptional cases, where technology is expected to develop more rapidly, requirements should be laid down so that no products are expected to fall in the top two classes at the moment of the introduction of the label.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 264 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure legal certainty, it is necessary to clarify that rules on Union market surveillance and control of products entering the Union market provided for in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 apply to energy-related products. Given the principle of free movement of goods, it is imperative that the market surveillance authorities of the Member States cooperate with each other effectively. Such cooperation on energy labelling should be reinforced through support by the Commission. __________________ 21 OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30. to the Group of Experts on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Administrative Co-operation Working Group (ADCO). __________________ 21 null
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 327 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘Energy-related product’ (hereinafter 'product') means any good or system or service with an impact on energy consumption during use, which is placed on the market andor put into service in the Union, including parts to be incorporated into energy-related products which are placed on the market and put into service;
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 342 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘Label’ means a graphic diagram, either in printed or electronic form, including a classification using letters from A to G in seven different colours from dark green to red in order to show consumption of energyenergy efficiency and consumption of energy. It includes rescaled labels and labels with fewer classes and colours in accordance with Article 7(1b) and (4);
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 347 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) 'Product information sheet' means a standard table of information relating to a product, either in printed or electronic form;
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 371 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Suppliers shall comply with the following:
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 372 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they shall ensure that products placed on the market are providsupplied, free of charge, with accurate labels and product information sheets for each unit in accordance with this Regulation and the relevant delegated acts; implementing acts adopted under Article 12 of this Regulation. As an alternative to supplying the product information sheet with the product, implementing acts may provide that entering the parameters of such product information sheets into the product database established under Article 8 is sufficient.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 400 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) not place on the market products designed so that a model's performance is automatically altered in test conditions with the objective of reaching a more favourable level for any of the parameters specified in the implementing act or included in any of the documentation provided with the product.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 405 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they shall display in a visible manner, on the appliance or in its immediate proximity, the label provided by the supplier or otherwise made available for a product covered by a delegatedn implementing act;
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 420 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) print out the label from the product database established in accordance with Article 8 if that function is available for that product; ordeleted
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 428 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii
(iii) print out the label or a rescaled label from the supplier's website if that function is available for that product.deleted
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 431 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) they shall not be held liable for a missing new label on a product, where: - the dealer has requested the new label in due time from the manufacturer, and - the manufacturer has not provided them with the new label within a period that enables the dealer to re-label the products within the deadline pursuant to Article 7 (3);
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 437 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) they shall make reference to the energy efficiency class of the product in any advertisement orand the range of the efficiency classes available on the label in any technical promotional material for a specific model of products in accordance with the relevant delegatedimplementing act and to the energy consumption, unless this is stipulated otherwise by the relevant implementing act;
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 449 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall not prohibit, restrict or impedeimpede, in relation to matters covered by this Regulation, the placing on the market or putting into service, within their territories, of energy-related products which comply with this Regulation and itsthe relevant delegated actsimplementing acts under this Regulation.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 453 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where Member States provide any incentives for an energy-related product covered by this Regulation and specified in a delegatedn implementing act, these shall aim at the highest classes of energy efficiency, in which products are available, laid down in the applicable delegatedimplementing act.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 457 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the introduction of labels including rescaled labels and product information sheets is accompanied by educational and promotional information campaigns aimed at promoting energy efficiency and more responsible use of energy by customers, if appropriate in cooperation with dealerson energy labelling, if appropriate in cooperation with dealers and suppliers. The Commission shall support cooperation and the exchange of best practices in relation to these campaigns, including through the provision of a core script.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 516 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Product groups 1. Where the working plan under Article 11 identifies a product group as appropriate to be rescaled, the Commission may amend the list of product groups contained in Annex Ia of this Regulation, by means of delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 13. 2. Such delegated acts shall specify product groups which satisfy the following criteria: (a) according to the most recently available figures and considering the quantities placed on the Union market, the product group shall have significant potential for saving energy and where relevant, other resources; (b) product groups with equivalent functionality shall differ significantly in the relevant performance levels; (c) there shall be no significant negative impact as regards the affordability and the life cycle cost of the product group.; (d) the introduction of a label for a product to be covered by an implementing act shall not have a significant negative impact on the functionality of the product from the perspective of the user.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 518 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may, by means of delegatedimplementing acts adopted pursuant to Articles 12 and 13, introduce labels or rescale existing labels for those products listed in Annex Ia (as may be amended by delegated acts in accordance with Article 6a).
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 519 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Labels shall be re-scaled when technological progress in the relevant product group makes it appropriate. The Commission shall carry out a preparatory study in advance with a view to rescale. It shall conduct the preparatory study for the label once it: (a) estimates that 25% of the products sold within the Union market fall into the top energy class and further technological development can be expected soon; or (b) estimates that 50% of the products sold within the Union market fall into the top two energy classes and further technological development can be expected soon. Labels introduced by delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2010/30/EU before the date of application of this Regulation shall be considered as labels for the purposes of this Regulation. The Commission shall ensure these labels are rescaled on an A- G scale within five years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 531 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall ensure that, when a label is introduced or rescaled, the requirements are laid downtechnological advancement of the product is taken into account so that no products are expected to fall in energy classes A or B at the moment of the introduction of the label and so that the estimated time within which a majority of models. In the case of products where technology is expected to develop relatively rapidly, no products are expected to falls into those energy classes shall be at least ten years laterA and B at the moment of the introduction of the label.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 543 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Labels shall be re-scaled periodically.deleted
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 566 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) suppliers shall provide both the current and the rescaled labels to dealers for a period of six months before the date specified in paragraph (b).
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 574 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) dealers shall replace the existing labels on products on display including on the Internet with the rescaled labels within one weekmonth following the date specified for that purpose in the relevant delegated act. Dealers shall not display the rescaled labels before that date.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 625 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, by means of delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 13, and having consulted the Consultation Forum referred to in Article 10, establish a working plan which shall be made publicly available. The working plan shall set out an indicative list of product groups which are considered as priorities for the adoption of delegated acts. The working plan shall also set out plans for the revision and rescaling of labels of products or product groupimplementing acts. The working plan mayshall be amended periodically by the Commission after consultation with the Consultation Forum. The working plan mayshall be combined with the working plan required by Article 16 of Directive 2009/125/EC.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 653 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) the obligations on suppliers and dealers in relation to the product database;
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 655 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) the specific indication of the energy class to be included in advertisements and technical promotional material, including requirements for this to be in a legible and visible form;deleted
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 690 #

2015/0149(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Annex I a (new)
Product Groups To include product groups currently labelled.
2016/03/08
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 34 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Since the EFSI should contribute to helping businesses by overcoming capital shortages, it is unlikely that basic or early-stage scientific research will benefit from this Regulation. The Commission should therefore ensure that any funds redeployed from the EU budget are not withdrawn from programmes that fund such activities.
2015/03/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 41 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union as described in Article 5(2), in a non-discriminatory way, and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on micro-, small- and medium-sized innovative enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB ('EFSI Agreement').
2015/03/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 69 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
(9) The investment environment within the Union should be improved by removing barriers to investment, cutting the red tape and reducing administrative burdens, reinforcing the Single Market and by enhancing regulatory predictability. The work of the EFSI, and investments across Europe generally, should benefit from this accompanying work.
2015/03/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 72 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The EFSI should be considered as a temporary and one-off instrument within the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020.
2015/03/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 76 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Granting of the EU guarantee for EIB financing and investment operations shall be subject to a comprehensive impact assessment taking into account the economic, environmental and social impact, as well as Union added-value and positive impact on internal market integration, EU competitiveness, growth and job creation.
2015/03/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 78 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Commission shall ensure that any funds redeployed from the EU budget are not withdrawn from programmes that fund basic or early-stage scientific research.
2015/03/13
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 79 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
(10) The purpose of the EFSI should be to help resolve the difficulties in financing and implementing productive investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing. It is intended that increased access to financing should be of particular benefit to innovative micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. It is also appropriate to extend the benefit of such increased access to financing to mid- cap companies, which are companies having up to 3000 employees. Overcoming Europe's current investment difficulties should contribute to strengthening the Union's economic, social and territorial cohesion.
2015/03/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Since EFSI should contribute to helping businesses by overcoming capital shortages, it is unlikely that basic or early-stage scientific research will benefit from this Regulation. The Commission should therefore ensure that any funds redeployed from the EU budget are not withdrawn from programmes that fund such activities.
2015/03/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 431 #

2015/0009(COD)

Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Commission shall ensure that any funds redeployed from the EU budget are not withdrawn from programmes that fund basic or early-stage scientific research.
2015/03/16
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 4 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the European cultural and creative industries are an engine for economic growth, innovation, competitiveness and job creation in the EU, as they employ more than 7 million people and generate more than 4.2 % of EU GDP; emphasises that cultural industries continued to create jobs during the economic crisis of 2008-2012; underlines the importance of the Digital Single Market for SMEs;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 11 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that copyright and related rights constitute the legal framework for the European cultural and creative industries and form the basis for their ability to generate economic activity and employment; and develop new products and services; emphasises, therefore, the importance of respecting the contribution of stakeholders to the Digital Single Market; recognises the role of effective enforcement in protecting the rightsholders;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 64 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the multi-territorial licensing of rights under Directive 2014/26/EU as an example and a way of overcoming the fragmented internal market; eEncourages the development of balanced and flexible solutions that help overcome the existing barriers to cross- border access and availability of products and services since territorial fragmentation may require commercial operators aspiring to offer content related services across the EU to secure multiple licenses for the same content in different geographical areas;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 102 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that any legislative change in this area should ensure accessibility for people with disabilities to products and services protected by copyright and related rights; in this regard, notes the importance of the Marrakesh Treaty; underlines that much work remains to be done in order to open up access to content for people with disabilities, in addition to those affected by visual impairment;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 124 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that business models in the cultural and creative industries are constantly changing and the aim of the legal framework should be to ensure technological neutrality and facilitate the adjustment process to stimulate future growth, competitiveness and innovation of the Digital Single Market;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 131 #

2014/2256(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. whereas the Directive 2013/37/EU on 26 June 2013 on the re-use of public sector information, which provides a common legal framework for an EU market for government-held data (public sector information) and also includes provision on transparency and competition;
2015/03/25
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 891 #

2014/2248(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Reiterates its commitment to initiating an ordinary treaty revision procedure under Article 48 TEU with a view to proposing the changes to Article 341 TEU and Protocol 6 necessary to allow Parliament to decide on the location of its seat and its internal organisation;
2016/11/09
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 901 #

2014/2248(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
39. Reiterates its call for a single seat for the European Parliament; proposes that Parliament and the Council each decide the location of their own seat after having obtained the consent of the other; further proposes that the seats of all the other EU institutions, agencies and bodies be determined by Parliament and the Council on a proposal by the European executive, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure;
2016/11/09
Committee: AFCO
Amendment 29 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas the administrative burden of EU regulation forms a substantial cost for enterprises to comply with;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 30 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Ea. Whereas new initiatives to reduce regulatory burdens on SMEs and other sectors have been proposed;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 35 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Fa. Whereas application procedures for EU funding for SMEs are still too bureaucratic and therefore prohibitive for most SMEs;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 51 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the concept of green growth and the opportunities arising from it relate to various sectorareas such as the circular economy, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, cradle to cradle; points out the considerable economic potential of these areas have for different sectors;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 53 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that green growth should be put in a broad perspective, and should include efforts deployed throughout the whole value chain and across the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including efforts by industrial manufacturing players to reduce the ecological footprint of their products, production processes, business practices and services;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 90 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all mode of finance and calls on the Commission to support the development of a broad range of tailotake into account the interest of SMEs in all existing and possible futured programmes, instruments and initiatives., especially for new business models in the green economy, ranging across equity (such as business angels, crowd funding and multilateral trading facilities), quasi-equity (such as mezzanine finance) and debt instruments (such as small-ticket company bonds, guarantee facilities and platforms), and partnerships between banks and other operators involved in SME financing (accountancy professionals, business or SME associations or chambers of commerce), in order to support businesses in their start- up, growth and transfer phases, taking into account their size, turnover and financing needs; calls on the Member States and the regions to provide fiscal incentives for these funding models; stresses the importance of reviewing existing SME supporting instruments to include further green growth opportunities;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 100 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that entrepreneurs, SMEs, business associations and support organisations should be more literate on financing possibilities for more performant technologies, or for contracting services such as consultancy, coaching and training on eco-design, resource management and green entrepreneurship and availability of green technologies, products and services that could be beneficial for their business, therefore all information about these possibilities should be easily accessible and should be communicated in a way that corresponds best with the logic and working methods of SMEs;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 110 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of knowledge transfers and multi-stakeholder knowledge sharing, including cross-border, through informal networks, especially for SMEs and micro enterprises, to raise awareness of existing and new innovative techniques, best practices, ways to acquire proper financing, possible government support schemes and the relevant legislative frameworks entailing the least burdensome administration and recalls that the existing national contact points for the EU funding programmes and the Enterprise Europe Network have to be fully involved in the support of SMEs and pro-actively inform, coach and support SMEs to identify financing possibilities at EU, national or regional level;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 120 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the need to further develop basic R&D necessary for further technological developments; highlights the importance of the reindustrialisation of Europe given the importance of the manufacturing industry for R&D&I and thus the EU’s future competitive advantage and to fully involve SMEs in this process;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 123 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Highlights the importance of the reindustrialisation of Europe given the importance of the manufacturing industry for R&D&I and thus the EU's future competitive advantage;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to pursue better and therefore not necessarily more legislation and to consequently involve stakeholders from the relevant industries and SMEs to share their insights and knowledge at each stage of the legislative process, including the impact assessment;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 146 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the SME Test is fully applied in all impact assessments;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 152 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that public funding needs to go to mature technologies, which can be put on the market at a significantly lower cost, rather than being used to push for large-scale deployment of immature and cost-inefficient technologies;deleted
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 161 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that developing entrepreneurship skills and programmes to learn how the market, the economy and the financial system operate, function and interact, along with environmental awareness, should be included in basic education systems; believes that a well prepared business plan is the first step towards better access to finance and viability; calls on the Commission and the Member States to include financial education in their education programmes without delay; supports in this connection the ‘Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs’ programme, designed to promote an entrepreneurial culture and develop the single market and competitiveness;deleted
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 171 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Notes that the Erasmus+ programme makes it possible for students and young people to develop entrepreneurship through, amongst others, the funding for internships, and believes that the first priority of the programme in the coming years must stay on the support for fostering young and ambitious entrepreneurs and supports the 'Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs' programme, designed to promote an entrepreneurial culture and develop the single market and competitiveness;
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 174 #

2014/2209(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
23. Notes the importance of addressing unsustainable consumption patterns and promoting a change in consumer behaviour; stresses the need for adequate consumer education and the need to encourage measures for greener consumption;deleted
2015/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 8 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that, in order to tackle global challenges and the EU’s resource dependency, it is essential that energy and resource efficiency form the basis of European re-industrial renewalisation so that the EU can maintain its competitiveness in the future, recreate manufacturing capacity and generate jobs for highly skilled workernew, sustainable jobs;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 12 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the Commission’s analysis which shows that adopting new waste targets would create 180 000 jobs, make Europe more competitive and reduce demand for costly scarce resources; strongly regrets the withdrawal of the legislative proposal on waste , but sees opportunities in the announcement of a new and more ambitious proposal that addresses the entire circle. Calls for the new Circular Economy Package to combine ambition with realistic objectives and to be put forward by the end of 2015;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 13 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Highlights that in order to move the circular economy forward a paradigm shift is needed so that resources are not wasted, this requires a mix of approaches which respect of subsidiarity at various policy levels: - business models should be conceived so that there is an incentive to close material and product loops, - products must be designed so that they last long, can easily be repaired and their components can easily be reused or recycled, - logistics must be organised so that products that are no longer used are easily and efficiently returned to the start of a chain, - waste is regarded as a resource;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 21 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls that although European waste legislation is already in place for several years, there is still no level playing field in the European market. Stresses in this regard that the creation of a true European single market for waste and recycled products is a basis for a fully functioning European Circular Economy. To attain this the Commission and the competent authorities in the Member States must work jointly in order to remove all regulatory obstacles at all levels, to improve and strengthen implementation and to enable the free flow of these products;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines the importance of European targets in order to create a level playing field;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 25 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Considers it important to facilitate the market demand for recycled materials and products, e.g. by creating a level playing field between raw and secondary raw materials;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 26 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Calls for the Commission to respect the principles of better regulation, keeping good proven practices in place by simplifying EU legislation where needed and to ensure better implementation. Considers that clear definitions, one common calculation method based on evidence-based data and minimum requirements for EPR schemes are key in this regard;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 27 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Highlights that the EU has an open economy, with both imports and exports, which is functioning in a global competitive market. Calls on the Commission to take this into account when refining the model of the circular economy;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 28 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Points to the Commission’s analysis which shows that adopting new waste targets would create 180 000 jobs, make Europe more competitive and reduce demand for costly scarce resources2 ; strongly regrets the withdrawal of the legislative proposal on waste3 , and calls for a more ambitious legislative proposal, addressing not only municipal but also industrial and commercial waste streams, to be put forward by 2015 as part of a more ambitious circular economy package (CEP), as announced by Vice- President Timmermans in Parliament’s plenary part-session of December 20144 ; __________________ 2Commission staff working document of 2 July 2014 containing an executive summary of the impact assessment accompanying the proposal for a directive amending the waste directives (COM(2014)0397) (SWD(2014)0208). 3 Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2008/98/EC on waste, 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste, 1991/31/EC on the landfill of waste, 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 (COM(2014)0397). 4Verbatim plenary debate of 16 December 2014 on the Commission work programme 2015.deleted
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 41 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the CEP to establish, in line with the recommendations of the European Resource Efficiency Platform5 [1], a comprehensive policy framework which includes concrete policy objectives and better integrates and streamlines existing policy tools; insists that tools and measures must ensure real opportunities for, and active participation of, SMEs in the circular economy without burdening them with disproportionate administrative requirements; __________________ 5 European Resource Efficiency Platform (EREP) Manifesto and Policy Recommendations, March 2014:http://ec.europa.eu/environment/reso urce_efficiency/documents/erep_manifesto _and_policy_recommendations_31-03- 2014.pdf
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 61 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the potential of reuse and repair policies for quality job creation, resource savings and the development of the social economy and social enterprises; highlights also the potential of urban mining in reclaiming waste material, calls for further incentives and other support for reuse, the consolidation of reuse, and repair infrastructures and networks;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 68 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
7. PWelcomes the fact that the Commission addresses various specific waste challenges in its Communication, such as waste prevention, marine litter and food waste, points to the direct economic impact on businesses and consumers of food waste, owing to the costs of waste disposal and the economic losses caused by throwing away saleable or edible food; recalls that one euro spent on fighting food waste could prevent 250 kg of food, worth EUR 500, from being wasted; urges the Commission to address the issue of food waste within the CEP;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 74 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of creating industrial synergies for recycling and of helping companies to discover how their energy, waste and by-products can serve as resources for others; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote approaches such as those taken in the UK as part of the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 87 #

2014/2208(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the role of environmental tax reform (switching taxation away from labour and towards pollution and resources) in providing the right signals for investment in resource efficiency,importance of providing the right signals for investment, research and innovation in resource efficiency and waste management processes and technology and new business models and calls for progress in this area to be pursued by the Member States as part of the European Semester processnd the Commission;
2015/04/15
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 2 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the positive impact that market integration has had on wholesale prices in the electricity sector, and recalls that the potential net economic benefit that may be gained from the compBelieves that the key objective of medium to long term energy security, enabling constant supply at competitive prices, must be to ensure that no Member State, or the EU collection of the internal market for energy is in the ravely, is unduly vulnerable to disruption from a single of EUR 16-40 billion per yeaenergy supplier;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 9 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the positive impact that market liberalisation, competition and integration has had on wholesale prices in the electricity sector, allowing for more affordable energy to be available to citizens and recalls that the potential net economic benefit that may be gained from the deepening of the internal market for energy is in the range of EUR 16- 40 billion per year;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 42 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importance of setting ambitious, yet feasible goals for energy efficiency that involve reducing EU dependence on imported energy while augmenting jobs and growth;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 53 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security ofstrategic weakness of current energy supply arrangements;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 57 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that renewables have a major part to play in providing indigenous energy supply within the EU, recognises however that not all Member States have the same geographical capacities to produce considerable amounts of renewable energy in a profitable way;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 61 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls for increased and better cross- border connections between Members States including more interconnectors, balancing arrangements, capacity mechanisms and market integration which can all contribute to better long term energy security;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 66 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to place more emphasis on combating the problem of transmission curtailments at national borders; maintains that a well-functioning internal energy market requires both the significant development of infrastructure and the rigorous enforcement of existing capacity allocation rules, notes that savings equivalent to €15bn per year (10% of the gas wholesale price) could be possible if existing market imperfections that allow for uncompetitive price differentials between EU Member States are addressed;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 69 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Maintains that a well-functioning internal energy market requires both the significant development of infrastructure and the rigorous enforcement of existing capacity allocation rules;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 72 #

2014/2153(INI)

Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the elimination of regulated energy pricing is detrimental to competition and investment, and its elimination is a precondition for achieving a well- functioning energy market;
2015/02/03
Committee: IMCO
Amendment 113 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Recital O
O. whereas an energy security strategy must include actions to moderate energy demand, as the cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one which is not used, and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 145 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which cof energy policy and be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing unified negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countrieslieves that in order to complete the internal energy market, connecting networks via infrastructure and appropriate cross border rules must be our priority;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 173 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between all relevant actors, such as the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 216 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand through energy efficiency is triply crucial, impacting positively on the EU’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; calls on Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation; (The first part of Paragraph 12 would be more appropriate here.)
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 247 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovation of buildings in order toplace greater emphasis on reduceing energy demand whilein buildings; encouraginges greater involvement and use of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for whichother EU funds that can complement national financing schemes in driving energy efficiency improvements;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 280 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improved vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on industry, Member States, and the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this field;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 288 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
12. Calls onBelieves theat Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before must be prepared with national and regional plans for moderating energy demand in response to supply shocks;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 308 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and; notes that the Commission will review the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive by 1st January 2017 and requests at the same time to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 406 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that nuclear energy, which is carbon-neutral, continues to be a significant alternative forsource of electricity production; notes that the choice of whether to use nuclear energy remains the competence of Member States;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 437 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costcost effectiveness; stresses the importance of developing cross border infrastructure, smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 445 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that renewables have a major part to play in providing indigenous energy supply within the EU, recognises however that not all Member States have the same geographical capacities to produce considerable amounts of renewable energy in a profitable way;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 467 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage, diminishproves the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises;resilience of energy infrastructure; notes however that the non-programmable nature of many energy sources necessitates the availability of alternative back-up capacity, such as gas, and calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitateplan holistically when further development ofing local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 512 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Member States to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes among themselves and with the Commission, especially in the fields of energy and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increasing energy security;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 529 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness; considers,underlines therefore, that a complexjoined-up approach to climate changesustainability, security and competitiveness is needed;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 538 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States toRecognises that state aid rules exist to provide legal certainty for state intervention when there is particular market failure; believes therefore that the Commission and the Member States should only where absolutely necessary make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low- carbon economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the; reminds that in such instances financial instruments are available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 644 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessaryimperative, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process with the relevant Member States and regions;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 668 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need for regional cooperation to be strengthened throughout the EU, as energy security issues can be resolved more effectively and energy can be produced, managed and consumed more rationally at the regional level; notes that the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan, which aims to integrate the countries of the Baltic Sea region into the EU energy infrastructure networks, is an excellent example of regional cooperation;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 671 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, wouldBelieves that the only way to provide affordable energy prices is through a fully integrated market with maximum competition, which combined with energy efficiency will enable many households to escape energy poverty;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 694 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
38. Stresses that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with the resulting vulnerability and lack of competition, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistently;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 786 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
46. IBelieves that there is scope for coordination between Member States when negotiating supply agreements with third countries and invites the Commission to analyse the potential structureappropriateness of a collective purchasing mechanism and its impact on the functioning of the internal gas market and contribution to ensuring security of gas supply; notes that since there are several models of collective purchasing mechanisms, further work needs to be done to determine the best market-based model applicable for EU regions and the suppliers concerned; recognises however that a number of Member States already have advanced gas trading hubs and that mandated collective purchasing would not be an appropriate mechanism for them;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 793 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordinperation of positions and speaking with one voice with third countribetween Member States;
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 801 #

2014/2153(INI)

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
48. Highlights the need to enhance the EU’s ability to speak with one voice in order to deliver a more coherent energy diplomacy in partner countries and in multilateral fora; notes in this regard that the mandatory participation of the Commission as an observer in negotiations for intergovernmental agreements, as well as both ex ante and ex post evaluation of the negotiated agreements, should be required in order to minimise the possibility of non- conformity with EU law;deleted
2015/02/03
Committee: ITRE