2053 Amendments of Tibor SZANYI
Amendment 59 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Points that the EU GDP is expected to increase more under zero emissions scenarios than in scenarios with lower emission reductions, however this may be spread unevenly across the EU; notes that the smart combination of technologies and policies is an efficient solution; considers that the price of non-action would be by far the costliest scenarios and would not only result in massive GDP loss in Europe, but also further increase economic inequalities between Member States as some are expected to be harder hit than others by the consequences of inaction;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Believes that young people have increasingly strong social and environmental awareness, which has the power to transform our societies towards a climate resilient future, and that youth education represents one of the most effective tools to combat climate change; stresses the need to actively involve younger generations in building international, intercultural and intergenerational relationships, which underpin cultural change that will support the global efforts for a more sustainable future;
Amendment 199 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Emphasises that the successful transition towards a net-zero emission economy requires an integrated approach and the right enabling environment to better stimulate and support zero- and low emission mobility; calls for additional measures to be put in place to enable access to zero- and low-emission vehicles to consumers in all Member States; stresses the need for more public and private investments in the roll-out of recharging and refuelling infrastructure, its integration into the energy systems, as well as the sustainable sourcing, production, supply, re-use and recycling of batteries in Europe, and reiterates the need for coherent action at EU, national, regional and local levels to achieve this;
Amendment 203 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Notes that a cross-sectoral approach towards the energy system integration helps creating synergies between the energy infrastructures, including electricity, heat and gas networks; recognises that the integration of the energy systems can provide improved system efficiency, higher uptake of renewable energy, and ultimately a just energy transition.
Amendment 217 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport and power sectors will be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology-specific strategies, such as for hydrogen, biogas or methane their respective infrastructure;
Amendment 220 #
2018/2974(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Considers that technology developments and new, innovative solutions, energy efficiency and sustainable renewable energy in the transport and power sectors will be key; underlines in this respect the importance of technology- specific strategies, such as forelectric mobility, hydrogen or methane;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), in particular Articles 7, 8, 9, 11,12, 39, 42 and 101 to 109 as well as Article 174 thereof,
Amendment 2 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17.06.2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU,
Amendment 4 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20.1.2004 on the control of concentration between the undertakings,
Amendment 8 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission's answers given to the E-000344/2016, E- 002666/2016 and E-002112/2016 written questions,
Amendment 12 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A (new)
Recital A (new)
A. whereas competition policy needs to take particular account of the objectives of social cohesion and sustainable development;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B (new)
Recital B (new)
B. whereas competition policy has now been in place for over sixty years and a strong and effective EU competition policy has always been a cornerstone of the European project;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C (new)
Recital C (new)
C. whereas tax evasion and tax avoidance create unfair competition, especially affecting small and medium- sized enterprises;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D (new)
Recital D (new)
D. whereas money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion undermine the fair distribution of tax revenues in the Member States, and therefore distort competition in the internal market;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E (new)
Recital E (new)
E. whereas massive tax avoidance by high net worth individuals and enterprises not only penalises ordinary taxpayers, public finances and social spending, but also threatens good governance, macroeconomic stability, social cohesion and public trust in Union and Member States' institutions;
Amendment 16 #
2018/2102(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Article 39 TFEU gives the CAP the objective of ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community and for those in Europe’s rural areas;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F (new)
Recital F (new)
F. whereas certain governments and jurisdictions, including in the EU, have specialised or engaged in creating preferential tax regimes which distort competition to the benefit of multinational companies and high net worth individuals, who do not in fact have economic substance within these jurisdictions but are merely represented by shell companies;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s activities and efforts to ensure the effective application of competition rules in the Union; reminds that unfair competition is still one of the main challenges identified by European SMEs;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2102(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that, generally speaking, European competition policy is applied with the aim of systematically defending consumers, at the expensen approach which – owing to the inequality within the food supply chain that means that pressure is only brought to bear ofn agricultural producers – is not achieving the desired results; considers that these two interests should be placed on an equal footing;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Stresses the reinforcement of the Single Market through a fiscal union; calls for the treaties to be amended accordingly;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that, within the internal market, new entrants and firms, including SMEs, that do not use aggressive tax practices are not equal in the competition and therefore penalised as compared with MNCs, which are able to shift profits or implement other forms of aggressive tax planning through a variety of decisions and instruments, available to them only by virtue of their size and their ability to arrange business internationally; points out that this distortion of a level playing field in favour of multinationals contradicts the fundamental principle of the single market;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises again that corruption in public procurement has serious market-distorting effects on European competitiveness; reiterates that public procurement is one of the government activities most vulnerable to corruption; highlights that in certain Member States, EU-funded procurement carries higher corruption risks than nationally funded procurement; recalls that tailor-made invitations to tender are widely used to limit market competition; calls on the Commission to continue its effort to prevent the misuse of EU funds and stimulate accountability in public procurement; also welcomes the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Welcomes the enforcement of the national competition authorities as an essential tool and prerequisite in ensuring that such authorities (NCAs) become effective enforcers of EU law; underlines again that NCAs have to be sufficiently equipped in terms of financial and human resources as well as that the election or nomination of the leadership has to be fully transparent without any political influence, in order to guarantee their independence;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Emphasises again the crucial role of competition policy in the further development of the Digital Single Market; underlines in particular issues of unfair competition conditions imposed by certain dominant on-line platforms on suppliers;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2102(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to clarify the application of Articles 219 and 222 of Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013 with regard to taking steps in the event of market disturbances and severe market imbalances, because the legal uncertainty currently surrounding both articles means that no one is applying them for fear of failing to comply with rules laid down by the competition authorities in the Member States;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. URecalls that the data economy is an important part of the digital economy; underlines the urgent need for an effective framework tailored to the challenges of the data-driven economy; notes in particular that digital platforms, in controlling ever- increasing data flows, generate considerable network externalities and economies of scale, and ultimately, by dint of excessive concentration, rent extraction and abusive market power, bring about market failurespose a serious threat to the market principles we abide for;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2102(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the inter-branch organisations model is the mosta successful form of organisation, because it in sectors in which farmers have previously been members of producers’ organisations subject to democratic scrutiny by the farmers themselves, as this model provides a structure for all the players in a sector; considers that this model should be promoted by the CAP;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2102(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the application of collective market management instruments in the event of a crisis, using tools that do not require public funds, such as product withdrawal carried out by means of agreements among food chain operators; points out that this measure could be applied by the inter-branch organisations themselves;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission’s diligence in addressing market failures from a competition standpoint, by fining the companies in breach of the European legal framework;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Reiterates that competition in the telecommunication sector is essential to driving innovation and investment in networks and encourages affordable prices and choice of services for consumers;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Believes that intra-EU calls still represent a great burden for the businesses and customers and encourages to remove such burdens of the Single Market;
Amendment 113 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that tax policy and competition policy should be seen as two sides of the same coin in the internal market;
Amendment 114 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Welcome the fact that the Task force on state aid in the form of a tax advantage becomes permanent body; calls for the team to be sufficiently equipped in human resources and investigation tools; calls for a clear state of play in the investigations on state aid concerning tax advantages, including the number of cases being investigated;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Regrets that under EU state aid rules, unpaid taxes recovered from beneficiaries of illegal tax aid are returned the country that granted the aid, rather than to the countries that have suffered an erosion of their tax bases as a result of distortive tax schemes; calls on the Commission, to this end, to develop appropriate methodologies for quantifying the revenue loss for the Member States affected and adequate recovery procedures for ensuring that unpaid taxes are distributed to the Member States in which the economic activity actually took place;
Amendment 122 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Notes that the President of the Commission has committed to put forward proposals to enhance greater tax cooperation between Member States through an obligation to answer group requests in tax matters, so that one Member State can provide all information necessary to others to prosecute cross- border tax evaders, and also to make tax reform proposals under Article 116 TFEU, involving co-decision between the Council and the European Parliament, in order to eliminate distortion of the conditions of competition in the internal market;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Takes the view raises serious concerns with regards fair competition in Europe, especially if the UK will not be bound to respect State aid rules and, upon leaving the EU, agrees to grant tax rulings to companies; stresses that negotiations should include the respect of fair competition and a guarantee that the UK should not be able to grant state aid in the form of sweetheart deals; calls on the Member States and the EU institutions to ensure, in the post-Brexit scenario, full compliance with European competition laws to further strengthen the Single Market;
Amendment 126 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Welcomes the guidance provided in the Commission notice on the notion of state aid covering tax rulings specifically;
Amendment 127 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7g. Recalls that a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) is vital to eliminate distortions of competition, race to the bottom and reduce the appeal of concluding opaque tax agreements between certain multinationals and Member States;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 h (new)
Paragraph 7 h (new)
7h. Acknowledges that the Commission concluded that Luxembourg granted undue tax benefits to Engie of around €120 million, and that the recovery procedure is still ongoing; regrets that the Luxembourg Government has decided to appeal the decision of the European Commission;
Amendment 129 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 i (new)
Paragraph 7 i (new)
7i. Takes notes of the decision of the Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, on the investigation concerning state aid to McDonalds, which stated that the non-taxation of certain McDonald's profits in Luxembourg do not constitute an illegal state aid; takes the view that current EU-regulation is unfit to effectively combat double non-taxation and to stop the race to the bottom on corporate tax levels;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls for common EU minimum effective corporate tax rate to stop aggressive tax competition and the current race to the bottom which deprives Member States of crucial public resources and disproportionally benefits large multinationals in detriment of SMEs; Welcome in that regard, the FR and DE declaration to support global discussion on minimum effective tax rate in the forthcoming G7 meeting;
Amendment 150 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that Europe needs a strong harmonised framework on reporting and corporate taxation for multinational companies, with public country-by-country reporting a common corporate consolidated tax base; recalls that, in addition to cost reductions for both firms and the tax administrations of Member States, the adoption of these measures would solve the issue of transfer pricing and ensure fairer competition within the single market;
Amendment 152 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on the Commission to continue evaluating harmful tax measures in the Member States in the European Semester, and fully assess the distortions of competition and spill-over effects on other jurisdictions;
Amendment 153 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Calls on the Commission to use the procedure laid down in Article 116 TFEU on taxation matters, so as to circumvent the unanimity requirement in cases where the Commission finds that a difference between the provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States is distorting the conditions of competition in the internal market;
Amendment 154 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Calls on the Commission to continue and even expand its efforts as regards to investigations on the abuse of dominant market positions towards consumers in the EU; Requests that, simultaneously, the Commission monitors existing government monopolies and the lawfulness of concession tenders in order to prevent any excessive distortion of competition;
Amendment 162 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes initiatives such as the Smart Villages framework which stimulates settlements to become more agile, make better use of their resources and take part more actively in the competition of the Single Market as well as improve their attractiveness and the quality of life of rural residents;
Amendment 178 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for Article 101(3) TFEU to be interpreted, including in the Commission’s horizontal guidelines, in a way that does not only focus on narrow, price-centric consumer welfare but that considers the need for social and environmental efficiency, by encouraging horizontal coordination in order to improve the environmental and social sustainability of the supply chain; points out that the efficiencies generated by such agreement in a relevant market must be sufficient to outweigh the anti-competitive effects that they produce in either the same or an unrelated geographical market; also underlines that this new focus should not prevent producing lower- priced goods especially regarding sectors where consumers are more price- sensitive;
Amendment 192 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the European Commission’s investigation into pricing practices for life-saving medicines, particularly on the case involving Aspen;
Amendment 194 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses the importance of granting the same rights to all air carriers when flying to or from the EU; sadly acknowledges that this is not always the case for EU airlines operating outside the EU which are subject to unfair practices affecting competition; calls on the Commission to tackle anti-competitive practices undermining also the consumer protection legislation; also stresses again to ensure the fair competition between EU air carriers and third country air carriers;
Amendment 199 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Calls on the Commission to propose changes in the Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 to ensure the same protection for air travellers on flights from third country, regardless the fact that the carrier is EU or non-EU carrier;
Amendment 211 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that the European Parliament should also be given co- decision powers in competition policy and regrets that this area of Union policy has not been strengthened in its democratic dimension in recent treaty amendments; Calls for the treaties to be amended accordingly;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EUR 60 billion in commitments and EUR 57,8 billion in payments that the Commission proposes in the Draft Budget (DB) 2019 for Heading 2, which, in relation to the 2018 budget, respectively represent an increase of 1,2% for commitment appropriations and 3,0% for payment appropriations; notes, however, that as far as the EAGF is concerned, this increase is attributable to the lower amount of assigned revenue estimated to be available to the EAGF in the DB 2019 compared to the 2018 budget; recommends that all should be made to avoid an accumulation of backlog payments for the next MFF (2021 - 2027);
Amendment 13 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. RInsists that any revenue to the Union budget deriving from any assigned revenues or repayments of irregularities from agriculture in previous years should remain under heading 2 ; regrets that the support measures for the Russian embargo have not been prolonged given that numerous EU producers are still being negatively affected;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that the EU can make a vital contribution to the promotion of healthy eating habits based on sustainable production, especially among children, and therefore considers it essential to make full use of the ceilings foreseen for the EU school schemes in the current regulation; therefore calls on the Member States to strengthen their national programs to ensure full utilisation of the maximum available allocations (250 million euros for the EU);
Amendment 33 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the insufficient execution of payments to young farmers in recent years and encourages Member States to promote the use of those appropriations the following year in order to boost generation renewal and avoid land concentration and land grabbing;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Underscores the importance of pilot projects and preparatory actions for innovation in the agricultural and rural development sectors: asks for continued support for ongoing and new pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Commission’s communication on the Future of Food and Farming acknowledges that the common agricultural policy (CAP) is the most integrated policy in the EU and is enablingwith which the EU farming sector has to respond to justified citizens’ demands regarding not only food security, safety, quality and sustainability, but also environmental care, climate change action, biodiversity and high animal welfare standards;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas a transformation of the CAP towards a sustainable agriculture and pinpoint funding is indispensable, as the Special Report n° 21/2017 from the European Court of Auditors states that the greening of the CAP, as currently implemented, is unlikely to meet its objective, mainly due to the low level of requirements, which largely reflect the normal farming practice and that greening has led to a change in farming practice on only around 5 % of all EU farmland;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the 17 SDGs set new, clear ways for the CAP post-2020;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the European Union’s overarching objective of multifunctional agriculture, driven by family and small farms, remains key to delivering the positive externalities and public goods that European citizens demand;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas over the years the CAP has undergone regular re-programming in line with new challenges, but another step in this continuous process of modernisation and simplification, building on previous reforms, is now necessary in order to achieve sustainable rural areas and ensuring that European climate and environmental targets are being met;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas there are other instruments available to be used in rural communities via structural and cohesions funds, which are not necessarily being well synergized with the CAP, even though this would help the regions become more competitive faster;
Amendment 102 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the new delivery model (NDM) is, at the core of the Commission’s communication on the Future of Food and Farming, andinvolves many uncertainties regarding its implementation and mighto be welcomed, provided that it does not lead to the renationalization of the CAP, does not damage the proper functioning of the single market and ensures genuine simplification, not only at EU level but also at Member State and regional level, and flexibility for farmers, without adding new constraints on Member States and thus a new layer of complexity;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the new delivery model (NDM) is at the core of the Commission’s communication on the Future of Food and Farming, and is to be welcomed, provided that it ensures genuine simplification, not only at EU level but also at Member State and regional level, and flexibility for farmers, as well as that the targets of the new CAP are being fulfilled without adding new constraints on Member States and thus a new layer of complexity;
Amendment 114 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the future CAP funding must be linked to a clear societal added value as for instance sustainable agriculture, environmental performance, climate change and animal welfare, so that this part of the EU budget can be justified to European taxpayers;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the CAP must play an important role in overcoming stagnation and volatility of farmproducers’ incomes which, despite the concentration and intensification of production and increasing productivity, on average are still lower than in the rest of the economy;
Amendment 139 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas over the last few years farmers have been confronted with increasing price volatility, which has reflected price fluctuations on global markets and uncertainty caused by macroeconomic developments, external policies, sanitary crises, self-generated excess quantities in some European sectors and more frequent extreme weather events in the EU;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2037(INI)
Fa. whereas the EU food producing sector was the indirect but the main victim of the sanctions imposed by the Russian federation, which had direct, but also secondary effects on food production and food supply in the Single market;
Amendment 150 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas less favoured regions such as the mountain, remote and outermost regions are in a particularly disadvantaged position in terms of socio- economic development, but also population ageing and depopulation;
Amendment 155 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F c (new)
Recital F c (new)
Fc. whereas strategies for the developments of these regions on national, macro regional and European level has the potential of giving these regions an impetus for further and faster development;
Amendment 170 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas it is essential to ensure a fair standard of living across regions and Member States, affordable prices for citizens and consumers, and access to quality food and healthy diets, while delivering on the commitments for environmental care, climate action, and animal, soil and plant health and welfare;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission to focus on the quality of life in rural areas, to make the living attractive for all people, especially for the young generation;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas it is essential to ensure a fair standard of living across regions and Member States, affordable prices for citizens and consumers, and access to quality and sustainable food and healthy diets, while delivering on the commitments for environmental care, climate action, and animal and plant health and welfare;
Amendment 173 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas allegedly affordable prices of agricultural products for consumers are often linked to the fact that externalised costs, such as groundwater pollution, are not included and have to be paid by the public;
Amendment 180 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas there is a need for an updated and fairer system of payments, as producers receive very different level of support for the same criteria in the different member states or within them and in many Member States the current system of entitlements is based on historic benchmarks which are now almost 20 years old and which constitute an obstacle to generational renewal and hinder young farmers’ access to farmland, as new entrants do not possess entitlements and are thus at a disadvantage;
Amendment 194 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for a renovated second pillar that is less complex and more efficient, focused on truly incentive territorial and sector development policies that place agro-environmental initiatives, investment, training, smart solutions, research and innovation at the core of local issues;
Amendment 209 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the emergence of new challenges, such as increasing global trade, isclimate change, water protection, lack of agricultural land and land degradation means that the increasing global trade has to be handled in a sustainable and fair manner and that the necessitating fair and sustainable conditions for the global exchange of goods and services, within the framework of the WTO and in accordance with existing EU social, economic and environmental standards, which should be further promoted;
Amendment 216 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the emergence of new challenges, such as increasing global trade and increased duty free import into the EU from third countries, is necessitating fair and sustainable conditions for the global exchange of goods and services, within the framework of the WTO and in accordance with existing EU social, economic and environmental standards, which should be promoted;
Amendment 231 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas while the focus on research and development for both product and process innovation is to be welcomed, more must be done to translate the results of research into farming practice, facilitated by EU-wide agricultural extensionand to promote a multi-actor approach where the farmers are at its centre, facilitated by EU-wide agricultural extension services and by knowledge exchange and training services;
Amendment 238 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas while the focus on research and development for both resource-saving product and process innovation is to be welcomed, more must be done to translate the results of research into farming practice, facilitated by EU-wide agricultural extension services;
Amendment 253 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge that the new societal, environmental, technological and economic changes, such as in the fields of clean energy, digitalisation, smart solutions have impacts on the rural life; calls on the Commission and the Member States to boost the potential of rural hubs for sustainable, inclusive and sustainable growth and innovation, taking account of the interest of the wider rural communities; recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages and calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
Amendment 259 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the agriculture and food sector must be incentivised to continue to contribute to the, henceforth, must be remunerated for environmental care and measures for climate action objectives of the EU set out in international agreements such as the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 260 #
2018/2037(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Commission to introduce a multi-funded, investment approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of the integrated rural development tools with clear environmental benefits, such as the smart villages initiative; calls on the Commission to set up the smart villages initiative measures and to create the smart villages as priority of the next rural development policy;
Amendment 267 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas closed production circles, which refers to the processes of production, processing and packing taking place in the same region, keep the added value in that region and thus secures more jobs in the respective area and has the potential of reviving rural areas;
Amendment 290 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the objectives of the Cork 2.0 Declaration for a Better Life in Rural Areas stipulate vibrant rural areas, multi- functionality, biodiversity in and outside agriculture, rare animal breeds and conservation crops, as well as organic agriculture, less-favoured areas and commitments in the context of Natura 2000, as well as the role of young people and women in rural development;
Amendment 292 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the objectives and the synergies of the Cork 2.0 Declaration for a Better Life in Rural Areas stipulate vibrant rural areas, smart multi- functionality, biodiversity in and outside agriculture, rare animal breeds and conservation crops, as well as organic agriculture, less-favoured areas and commitments in the context of Natura 2000;
Amendment 336 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas Parliament must play a comprehensive role in setting a clear policy framework to maintain common ambition at European level and democratic debate on the strategic issues which have an impact on the everyday lives of all citizens when it comes to the use of natural resources, the quality of our food and the modernisation of agricultural practices with the aim to establish a societal contract on a European level among producers and consumers;
Amendment 407 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that subsidiarity for Member States should only be granted within a common set of clear defined and transparent rules and tools agreed at EU level as part of a uniform approach to all programming efforts and eligibility criteria, should cover both of the CAP’s pillars and ensure, in particular, a European approach in Pillar I and thus a level playing fieldthe whole CAP regardless of its architectural design;
Amendment 419 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that subsidiarity for Member States should only be granted within a common set of rules, checks and tools agreed at EU level as part of a uniform approach to all programming efforts and eligibility criteria, should cover both of the CAP’s pillars and ensure, in particular, a European approach in Pillar I and thus a level playing field;
Amendment 451 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to establish programme design, implementation and control of an output-based approach in order to foster performance, thus the actions of farmers and not the mere possession of land, rather than compliance, while ensuring adequate monitoring via clearly defined, solid and measurable indicators at EU level, including an appropriate system of quality control and penalties;
Amendment 484 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to make steps against the phenomenon of the food related VAT fraud by analysing the possible the introduction of a harmonised, common, and super reduced (maximum 5%) VAT percentage on food articles and agriculture related recreational activities in the Member;
Amendment 489 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Amendment 508 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the member states to look for better synergies between the CAP and other policies and funds such as the cohesion, structural and other investment funds, in order to create multiplying effect for the rural areas;
Amendment 509 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 512 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. notes that due to administrative reasons numerous villages and regions, even though rural in nature, remain outside the scope of RDPs in some member states, which puts them in less advantaged position;
Amendment 514 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. calls in this respect the member states to consider more flexible approaches in order not to mistreat these regions and the producers in them;
Amendment 527 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it nsecessondary to maintain the current two-pillared architecture, particularly Pillar I, which is dedicated to income support for farmers; considers it necessary, at the same time, to compensate for thereward farmers' provisions of public goods on the basis of uniform performance criteria, while allowing Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local conditions;
Amendment 528 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it necessary to maintain the current two-pillared architecture, particularlystressing that Pillar I, which ismust be dedicated to income support for farmers; considers it necessary, at the same time, to compensate for the provision of public goods on the basis of uniform criteria, while allowing and to encourage the provision of public goods, while preserving the possibility for Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local conditions;
Amendment 533 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it necessary to maintain the current two-pillared architecture, particularly Pillar I, which is dedicated to income support for farmers; considers it necessary, at the same time, to compensate for the provision of public goods on the basis of uniformcommon, uniform objectives and criteria, while allowing Member States to take specific approaches to reflect local conditions;
Amendment 562 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can only deliver its objectives ifwith sufficiently fundeding and a targeted management of the funds; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at at least the current level in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyond 2020;
Amendment 566 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can only deliver its objectives if sufficiently funded; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at at least the current monetary level in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyond 2020;
Amendment 570 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that the current CAP architecture can onlyCAP can deliver its objectives only if sufficiently funded; calls, therefore, for the CAP budget to be maintained in the next MFF at and thus calls for maintaining in constant euros the CAP budget in the MFF at least athe current levels in order to achieve the ambitions of a revised and efficient CAP beyondafter 2020;
Amendment 587 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Points out that these objectives must be coherent and based on uniform, transparent, EU-wide eligibility criteria, that Member States do not have to increase co-financing, and that the architecture of the CAP, which used to be the two pillar model, is secondary;
Amendment 593 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Emphasises that the resources of the CAP are taxpayers' money from each Member State and that taxpayers throughout the EU have the right that these funds are exclusively used in a targeted and transparent manner;
Amendment 599 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Refers to the old objectives of the CAP, like increasing income through concentration processes, division of labour, intensification, increase in quantity and orientation towards the world market, which has not led to the envisaged increase of the income of a large group of farmers;
Amendment 603 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for family farms is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member States; is necessary for diverse agricultural systems, especially family farms, to strengthen regional economies through a performant agriculture in economic, environmental and social terms; considers that this can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for farmers managing sustainably productive farms which have the capacity provide employment and retain people in rural territories; stresses that, reflecting economies of scale, support for larger farms should be digressive, with mandatory capping to be decided at European level, with flexibility criteria to take into account employment levels generated by the farm or the co-operative it belongs to;
Amendment 606 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for family farms is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member Stateat European level, with flexibility criteria to take into account labour to avoid negative effects on jobs;
Amendment 617 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for small and medium-sized as well as family farms is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for small farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility fan EU-wide mandatory capping to be decided byavoid competitive distortions between the Member States;
Amendment 625 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that more targeted support for familysmall and medium-sized farms is necessary and can be achieved by introducing a compulsory higher support rate for smallthese farms; considers, moreover, that support for larger farms should be digressive, reflecting economies of scale, with the possibility for capping to be decided by the Member States;
Amendment 636 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that it is essential to ensure that support is targeted to genuine farmers, focusing on those who are actively farming in order to earn their living;
Amendment 651 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a transparent and objective system of rewards, penalties and incentives for determining farmers’ eligibility for public fundingreceiving public money for the delivery of public goods, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measures;
Amendment 655 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the necessity of identifying the key elements of a transparent and, simple, objective system of penalties and incentives for determining farmers’ eligibility for public funding, which should consist of voluntary and mandatory measuresand operational system determining farmers’ eligibility for support and of proportional penalties in case of non-compliance;
Amendment 658 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Questions the unpredictability of timing in applying measures from the RDPs by some member states and condemns any use of funds for political objectives;
Amendment 664 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes in this regard that rules on the applications of RDPs in the future should include measures that prevent this from happening;
Amendment 682 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for the existing system for calculating direct payments in Pillar I, which is often based on historic entitlements, to be replaced by an EU-wide uniform method of calculating payments, by avoiding disruptive financial consequences for farmers and in order to make the system simpler and more transparent;
Amendment 689 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for a higher support of grasslands with regard to arable land with a ratio of 2:1, if unconditional area payments are maintained;
Amendment 707 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Believes that a base amount for the first hectares, a degressive support structure and an obligatory, EU-wide capping of payments related to the average wage in the amount of a comparative salary of a skilled worker of the respective Member State should be introduced in order to promote family farms and SMEs, if unconditional area payments are maintained;
Amendment 711 #
2018/2037(INI)
12c. Underlines the fact that funds of the current CAP, which are spent on concrete actions of farmers, are subject to very precise and small-scale controls while the larger amounts of the CAP- budget (direct payments) are being spend for pure possession of land without control and therefore cannot be justified with respect to European citizens;
Amendment 713 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Recalls that the report on the state of play of farmland concentration in the EU: how to facilitate the access to land for farmers recognises that land payments without clear conditionality lead to distortions of the land market, and thus influences the concentration of more and more agricultural land in few hands;
Amendment 716 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 g (new)
Paragraph 12 g (new)
12g. Emphasises that indirect export subsidies, e.g. by means of area-based payments, support the export of milk, meat and cereals in weak markets, thus flooding other markets with European financial aid;
Amendment 717 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 h (new)
Paragraph 12 h (new)
12h. Points out that small-scale farming and the concept of regionality are key to escape hunger and to reduce migration pressure;
Amendment 718 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 i (new)
Paragraph 12 i (new)
12i. Clarifies that public goods are those services that are above the statutory environmental, climate and animal welfare legislation, including in particular water conservation, biodiversity protection, soil fertility protection, protection of pollinators, protection of the humus layer and animal welfare;
Amendment 719 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 j (new)
Paragraph 12 j (new)
12j. Emphasises that area payments, without clear conditionality to all concrete measures on the respective land, are to be rejected;
Amendment 720 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 k (new)
Paragraph 12 k (new)
12k. Suggests that possible income support for farmers under the CAP should be treated as explicit social benefits from the EU in the future;
Amendment 721 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 l (new)
Paragraph 12 l (new)
12l. Notes that in the future the CAP will no longer be able to implement the so-called income support for farmers without looking at the actual income situation of the individual farmer;
Amendment 722 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 m (new)
Paragraph 12 m (new)
12m. Points out that the previous area payments, without capping, would amount to a transfer in the field of social services, without any control of the amount of money that will reach the respective person;
Amendment 731 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair and equal distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must take into account socio-economic differences, different production costs and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar IIis essential for the functioning of the Single market;
Amendment 750 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must continuously take into account socio-economic differences, and different production costs and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar II;
Amendment 753 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for a fair distribution of direct payments between Member States, which must take into account objective criteria, such as socio- economic differences, and different production costs and the amounts received by Member States under Pillar II;
Amendment 754 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Welcomes the results of the most recent Commission report on the POSEI implementation and reiterates that the POSEI must be maintained as a specific regime, distinct from CAP direct payments, in order to ensure a balanced territorial development by preventing the risk of abandonment of production due to challenges related with remoteness, insularity, small-size, difficult topography, and climate or economic dependence on few products;
Amendment 767 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that, provided that a level playing field in the sSingle mMarket can beis guaranteed, vVoluntary cCoupled sSupport (VCS) payments should be maintained, as a tool to counteract specific difficulties, particularly those arising from the structural competitive disadvantage of less-favoured and mountainond reinforced, not only to prevent the loss of certain sectors on areas with specific difficulties but also as a tool to promote strategic productions, as protein crops, in the future, and with an yearly review to determine which sectors and productions should continue to receive support, as provided for in the Omnibus rRegulations, as well as thosein order to counter impacts which are more temporary in nature, and ariserising, for example, from a shift away from the oldcurrent entitlement scheme, for example or to compensate for the effects of Free Trade Agreements;
Amendment 810 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Recognises the usefulness of coupled payments in exceptional cases, such as promotion of less-favoured areas, protein production or sheep farming;
Amendment 816 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal is a challenge faced bying farmers in many Member States and that each national strategy must be therefore address this issue throughtackled as part of a comprehensive approach, including top-ups in Pillar I and targeted measmobilizing all the financial resources in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operationof CAP: the additional payment of young farmers in the first pillar, the measures to help young second-pillar farmers set up, which should be made mandatory for the Member States, and the support from new financial instruments;
Amendment 830 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls that generational renewal or a new entry into agriculture is a challenge faced by famers in many Member States and that each national strategy must therefore address this issue through a comprehensive approach, including top- ups in Pillar I and targeted measures in Pillar II, as well as by means of new financial instruments and national measures, in order to incentivise famers to pass on their farming operations;
Amendment 839 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to acknowledge that the new societal, technological and economic changes, such as clean energy, digitalisation, smart solutions have impacts on the rural life;
Amendment 853 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Considers that this global approach must be consistent with all national competence systems in fields as diverse as taxation, social law, inheritance law, land law;
Amendment 861 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to boost the potential of rural hubs for sustainable, inclusive growth and innovation, taking account of the interest of the wider rural communities;
Amendment 871 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages;
Amendment 876 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
Amendment 886 #
2018/2037(INI)
16. Underlines the importance of rural development, including the LEADER initiative, in supporting multi-functional agriculture and, in fostering the investments and innovation, additional entrepreneurial activities and opportunities, in order to generate income from agri- tourism, and to secure community- supported agriculture and the provision of social services in rural areaand in enhancing the provision of environmental and climate actions;
Amendment 903 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a multi-funded, investment approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of the integrated rural development tools, such as the smart villages initiative;
Amendment 910 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Underlines that rural development provides opportunities to generate income from agri-tourism and to secure community-supported agriculture and the provision of social services in rural areas;
Amendment 920 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for the integration of the different networks in the rural area, such as the ENRD and the EIP under the Smart villages approach and with the help of the Leader method;
Amendment 923 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Commission to set up the smart villages initiative measures and to create the smart villages as priority of the next rural development policy;
Amendment 924 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Urges the Commission to keep in mind the possibility of a cross-fund integration during the preparation of the new legislation;
Amendment 929 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to introduce a new and comprehensive legal framework which allows the integration of the various types of environmental actions at pa coherent implementation of environmental and climate actions such as gresent, such asing, cross- compliance, greening and (which includes the good agricultural and environmental conditions (– GAEC) standardss – and statutory management requirements – SMRs), as well as agri- environment-climate measures (– AECMs) – for rural development, so that farmers can deliver effectively and with less bureaucracymore efficiently and in a simpler and more targeted manner on environmental care, biodiversity and climate action, while ensuring that Member States have adequate control and taking into account local conditions;
Amendment 941 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to introduce a new and comprehensive legal framework based on concrete results- oriented EU targets as well as the 2030 Agenda, which allows the integration of the various types of environmental actions at present, such as cross compliance, greening and the good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAEC) standards, as well as agri-environment measures (AEMs) for rural development, so that farmers can deliver effectively and with less bureaucracy on environmental care, biodiversity and climate action, while ensuring that Member States have adequate control and taking into account local conditions;
Amendment 961 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Considers that the Commission's future legislative proposals should be able to support the largest number of farmers in their efforts to modernize towards more sustainable agricultural development;
Amendment 964 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need to ensure a clear separation of measures under Pillar I and Pillar II;
Amendment 969 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Considers that this ambition for the CAP must be based on a first level corresponding to a simplified and reinforced conditionality and constituting a common base applicable to all farms, and on a second level to go beyond conditionality and including both the current climate and environmental measures of the second pillar and a new European incentive scheme in the first pillar;
Amendment 979 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Considers that the Commission must present an improved system, determined at European level, with mandatory enhanced conditionality applicable in all Member States, additional agri-environmental tools, along with a mandatory new European incentive scheme, to be settled by each Member State for farmers who can voluntarily participate and for which payment levels would reflect the level of ambition of the different environmental practices;
Amendment 981 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Proposes that this new form of greening should be accompanied by significant, coordinated and more efficient means in Pillar II through targeted tangible and intangible investments (knowledge transfer, training, advice, exchange of know-how, networking, EIP innovation) as another driver of change;
Amendment 990 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that this new framework should be underpinned by the possible allocation of a minimum amount of the total available budget to AEMs, including organic agriculture, support for biodiversity, agroforestry, and genetic diversity in animals and plants;
Amendment 992 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that this new framework should be underpinned by the possible allocation of a minimum amount of the total available budget to AEMs, including organic agriculture, support for biodiversity, pollination and genetic diversity in animals and plants;
Amendment 996 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that this new framework should be underpinned by the possible allocation of a minimum amount of the total available budget to AECMs, including organic agriculture, support for biodiversity and genetic diversity in animals and plants;
Amendment 1023 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation and modernisation in agriculture and forestry by supporting training knowledge and best practices' exchange, notably through the Europeand agricultural extension as a pre-condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering the transfer of know-how and the exchange of best practice models betweenknowledge and information system (AKIS) and in particular towards innovation-driven research in smart farming technology (smart AKIS), as well as training and agricultural extension as a pre-condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States;
Amendment 1027 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation, research and modernisation in agriculture by supporting traininga strong advisory system, better adapted to beneficiaries 'needs and agricultural extension as a pre- condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering targeted training, the transfer of know-how and the exchange of best practice models between Member States, with a general focus on new technologies and digitalization;
Amendment 1028 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation and modernisation in agriculture by supporting training and agricultural extension as a pre-condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering the transfer of know-how, for which cooperatives and other producer organizations have been identified as having a crucial role, and the exchange of best practice models between Member States;
Amendment 1032 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to foster innovation and modernisation in agriculture towards more sustainability and resource protection by supporting training and agricultural extension as a pre- condition in programme design and implementation in all Member States, while fostering the transfer of know-how and the exchange of best practice models between Member States;
Amendment 1048 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to focus on the quality of life in rural areas, to make the living attractive for all people, especially for the young generation;
Amendment 1051 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights that rural networks at European and national level should play a key role in supporting farmers and forest holders in implementing innovative solutions and facing new challenges and in providing more targeted solutions;
Amendment 1074 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to give more emphasis on the entrepreneur-opportunities for services to- and from the villages;
Amendment 1090 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to maintain the current single common market organisation (Single CMO) framework, inclu regarding the individual sector plans (wine, apiculture, and fruit and vegetables) and the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme, within the first pillar and with the ultimate aim of strengthening the sustainability and competiveness of each sector while enabling access for all farmers;
Amendment 1108 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls the fact that unequal market power hampers cost-covering production most of all in the dairy sector;
Amendment 1136 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Insists on the critical need for the future CAP to support farmers more efficiently, timely and fairly in order to cope with price and income volatility due to climate, health and market risks, by creating additional incentives for flexible risk management and stabilisation tools while ensuring broad access;
Amendment 1143 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Insists on the critical need for the future CAP to support farmers more efficiently in order to cope with price and income volatility due to climate, healthsanitary and market risks, by creating additional incentives for flexible risk management and stabilisation tools while ensuring broad access;
Amendment 1144 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Reminds the Commission that risk management strategies, only based on insurance systems and income stabilization tools, are not sufficiently effective when price volatility is significantly fluctuating compared to production cost levels, which is the case for agricultural markets;
Amendment 1157 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Notes that these measures need to be speedier both in their activation and in their results;
Amendment 1161 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Notes that market risks can also be managed by improved market access for EU agriculture and food products in export markets;
Amendment 1168 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Insists on the necessity of strengthening the position of producers within the food supply chain, in particular by guaranteeing them a fair share of the added value, by fostering inter-sectoral cooperation, guaranteeing the creation and development of producer organisations (PO) and their associations (APO) and interbranch organizations (IO), tackling unfair and abusive trading practices in the food supply chain, and strengthening transparency in the markets and crisis prevention;
Amendment 1205 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to allow and indeed encourage – particularly in the dairy and the fruit and vegetable sectors – active crisis management instruments, such as voluntary sector agreements to manage supply in quantitative terms among producers, producers organisations and processors, and to examine the possibility of extending such instruments to other sectors;
Amendment 1220 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for an in-depth review of the current crisis reserve mechanism in order to create an independent financial instrument exempt from the budgetary principle of annuality, so as to permit budgetary transfers from one year to the next, thereby enabling quick and effective responses to crisis situations, including those involving animal and plant health, disease-related issues and food safenot subject to the principle of annuality of the budget so as to allow transfers from one year to the next, especially when market prices are sufficiently high, and will increase the speed and effectiveness of crisis responses, including animal health issues, plant diseases, food safety and security;
Amendment 1235 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that while tradehey agreements are generally beneficial to the EUfor some agricultural sector overall,s and necessary forto strengthening the EUnion’s position on the globalworld agricultural market, theyrade agreements also pose a number of challenges that require reinforced safeguard mechanismdifficulties which require coherence between trade policy and certain objectives of the CAP concerning family farm income, the future of certain rural territories, which in practice implies the establishment of safeguard mechanisms or even exclusion of the most sensitive sectors from the negotiations and the application of the principle of reciprocity in production conditions, so as to ensure a level playing field between farmers in the EU and in the rest of the worlduropean Union their foreign competitors;
Amendment 1247 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Believes that while trade agreements are beneficial to the EU agricultural sector overall, and necessary for strengthening the EU’s position on the global agricultural market, they also pose a number of challenges that require reinforced safeguard mechanisms to ensure a level playing field between farmers in the EU and in the rest of the world;
Amendment 1287 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the steady increase in the budget available for promotional schemes and programmes and urges the EC to maintain the pace of increase of this budget due to the increasing interests from producers;
Amendment 1295 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Calls for reducing the red tape and unnecessary conditions to allow also smaller producers partake in these schemes;
Amendment 1297 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 c (new)
Paragraph 26 c (new)
26c. Urges the Member States to develop and implement quality schemes such as the optional quality terms “mountain product” and “product from island farming” in order to give the opportunity to those producers, who are interested, to introduce them swiftly;
Amendment 1310 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
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Amendment 1323 #
2018/2037(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Regrets the fact that the whole process of the CAP post-2020 programming exercise – consultation, communication, impact assessment and legislative proposals – is starting with a significant delay as the end of the eighth legislature approaches, jeopardising the possibility ofand a final agreement being reached before the European elections can only be reached with considerable efforts;
Amendment 189 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to come forward with an update of the essential requirements in the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, which takes into account the material properties of each packaging and addressinges in particular prevention, design for circularity, multiple recycling and over- packaging;
Amendment 222 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Points out that the use of recycled plastic materials is not possible for food contact by the current legislation; therefore calls on the Commission to modernize the EU legislative framework for food contact materials, in order to facilitate the use of recycled plastic- and other, endlessly recycled materials where it is safe for human health;
Amendment 226 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to introduce incentives for decreasing the use of the plastic materials and to support innovation in packaging in case of all the food products where the packaging in plastic is needed for the fight against food waste and to ensure human safety (fresh meat, dairy products, frozen products etc.), especially during the modernization of the current legislation on the food contact materials;
Amendment 247 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that mandatory rules on recycled content for specific plastic products may be needed in order to drive the uptake of secondary raw materials;
Amendment 327 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Recognises that restricting the use of single use plastic products will create opportunities for sustainable business models, including the use of alternative materials, such as materials that can be bio-based or endlessly recycled without loss of quality;
Amendment 333 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that there are various pathways to achieving high collection and recycling rates and a reduction in litter, including deposit-refundextended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes for extended producthe separate collection of all materials including plastics and, where reslevant deponsibility (EPR) schemest refund schemes for certain types of packaging; underlines that the choice of a certain scheme remains within the remit of the competent authority in the Member State, which can take local specificities into account and ensure that any existing well-performing and cost- efficient systems are not jeopardised;
Amendment 385 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Highlights the importance of lifecycle assessments in order to demonstrate a reduced environmental impact for all bio-plasticpotential role for bio-plastics compared to alternative plastic products, based on robust lifecycle assessments;
Amendment 441 #
2018/2035(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Welcomes the Commission’s announcement that an additional EUR 100 million will be invested to drive investment towards circular solutions under Horizon 2020; supports the development of a Strategic Research Innovation Agenda on plasticsmaterial circularity to guide future funding decisions;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that deforestation and forest degradation are the second leading cause of global warming1 ; Emphasizes the importance of the right policy approaches for the integral and sustainable management of forests in order to deliver both carbon and non-carbon benefits1a _________________ 1 https://www.forestcarbonpartnership.org/w hat-redd 1a Article 5 of the Paris Agreement
Amendment 5 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Affirms the relevance of the type of forest management for the carbon balance in the tropics, as recent papers2a have pointed towards the subtler forms of degradation, and not only large scale deforestation as previously researched, likely to be a very significant source of carbon emissions accounting for more than half of emissions. _________________ 2aA.Baccini et al., 2017: Tropical forests are a net carbon source based on aboveground measurements
Amendment 6 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Welcomes the publication of the Feasibility study4a on options to step up EU Action against deforestation commissioned by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Environment; notes that the EU is presented as a major economic actor where its demand for forest-risk commodities (of categories of annual crops (e.g. maize, soy), perennial crops (e.g. coffee, palm oil, rubber), livestock (e.g. beef), forest-based (timber, pellets) and extractive industries) plays a larger role than many other regions, with a notable exception of China; and EU demand is clearly a driver of the problem of global deforestation; _________________ 4aFinal report published in 1/2018; developed by a consortium led by COWI, and including Ecofys and Milieu; available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/forests/p df/feasibility_study_deforestation_kh0418 199enn_main_report.pdf
Amendment 9 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Acknowledges that forest crime, such as illegal logging, has been estimated3a to represent a value of 50-152 bln USD in 2016, up from 30-100 bln in 2014 and ranks number one in revenues among environmental crimes globally; notes that it has a serious role in financing organized crime and that it significantly impoverishes governments, nations and local communities due to uncollected revenues. _________________ 3a UNEP, 2017: The Rise of Environmental Crime report
Amendment 13 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Notes that it is well established and uncontested that the conversion of tropical forest to agriculture, plantations and other land uses causes a significant loss of species, and particularly forest specialist species.
Amendment 15 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Notes that more than half of commodities produced and exported into the global market are products of illegal deforestation6a.Taking into account agriculture-related forest risk- commodities, it is considered that 65 % of Brazilian beef exports, 9 % of Argentina’s beef export, 41 % of Brazil’s soy exports, 5 % of Argentina’s soy and 30 % Paraguay’s soy export are likely linked to illegal deforestation. Further notes that EU producers import significant amounts of feed and proteins from the developing countries. _________________ 6a Forest Trends Report Series, 2014: Consumer Goods and Deforestation: An Analysis of the Extent and Nature of Illegality in Forest Conversion for Agriculture and Timber Plantations
Amendment 19 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Notes that recent research proves that agroforestry poly-cropping applied to e.g. cocoa, rubber, palm oil plantations can offer combined benefits in terms of biodiversity, productivity and positive social outcomes.
Amendment 21 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Recalls the Bonn Challenge5a targeting the goal of restoring of 350 million hectares of degraded and deforested land by 2030 that could generate about US$ 170 billion per year in net benefits from watershed protection, improved crop yields and forest products, and could sequester up to 1.7 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually; _________________ 5ainfo available at https://www.iucn.org/theme/forests/our- work/forest-landscape-restoration/bonn- challenge
Amendment 22 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Stresses that secondary forests, regenerating largely through natural processes after significant human or natural disturbance of the primary forests, provide, next to primary forests, also crucial ecosystem services, livelihood for local population as well timber provision; considers that as their survival is threatened also by illegal logging, any action addressing transparency and accountability of forest management should target also secondary, and not only primary forests;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Stresses that the gap in implementation of the EU Timber Regulation could be a driver for unsustainable management of forests in sourcing countries, as the chain of control is only as strong as its weakest link in the single market; notes in this context that in some Member States the act transposing the Regulation enters into force only in April 2018;7a _________________ 7aThe law transposing the EUTR enters into force in Slovakia on 1st April 2018
Amendment 26 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1 j. Notes the opening of the public consultation on the products´ scope of the Timber Regulation; Considers that the possible choice in the questionnaire of the reduction of the scope to be covered by the Regulation is not a justified one given that illegal trade flourishes within the current scope of the Regulation; Further notes a favourable position of the European Confederation of the Woodworking Industries towards extending the scope of the Timber Regulation to all wood products;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 k (new)
Paragraph 1 k (new)
1 k. Notes that the assessment of whether penalties laid down by Member States are effective, proportionate and dissuasive was not possible to be made in the Review of the EU Timber Regulation (2016)8aas the number of sanctions applied so far has been very low; questions the applied criterion for set penalties by some Member States being ´the national economic conditions´ given the international aspect of the crime ranking number one in environmental crimes in the world; _________________ 8a SWD(2016)34 final
Amendment 28 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 l (new)
Paragraph 1 l (new)
1 l. Notes that it was revealed that FLEGT export licences allow for illegally sourced wood to be mixed with legal timber and therefore could potentially be exported to the EU as compliant with EU Timber Regulation. 9a _________________ 9aThe Environmental Investigation Agency’s (EIA) and the Indonesian Forest Monitoring Network’s (Jaringan Pemantau Independen Kehutanan/JPIK)’s 2014 Permitting Crime Report found that some TLAS- licensed companies are involved in “timber laundering,” mixing illegally sourced woods with legal timber. Today, these woods could potentially be exported to the EU as FLEGT-licensed timber. Available at http://www.wri.org/blog/2018/01/indonesi a-has-carrot-end-illegal-logging-now-it- needs-stick primary source https://eia- international.org/wp- content/uploads/Permitting-Crime.pdf
Amendment 29 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 m (new)
Paragraph 1 m (new)
1 m. Notes the existence of models of community forestry/collective customary tenure which can bring a number of benefits10a including an increase in the forest area and in available water resources, fight against illegal logging by putting clear rules in place on timber access and a strong system of forest monitoring; proposes that more research and support is provided to help develop legal frameworks on community forestry; _________________ 10aa case from Nepal presented by ClientEarth, available at https://www.clientearth.org/what-can-we- learn-from-community-forests-in-nepal/
Amendment 30 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 n (new)
Paragraph 1 n (new)
1 n. Stresses that recognition of tenure rights of peoples e.g. via constitution is not necessarily applied in practice11a and therefore ensuring that tenure rights are respected should be actively screened by the EU for the purpose of Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPA) and for individual cases of EU development funding; _________________ 11arecent case (WaTER project financed by DG DEVCO) of violation of tenure rights of Kenyan indigenous peoples Ogiek and Sengwer despite the recognition of their rights to land in the Constitution, particularly Article 63(2)(d)) and in the 2016 Community Land Act
Amendment 31 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 o (new)
Paragraph 1 o (new)
1 o. Recalls that the report by the Commission on the functioning of the Transparency Directive 2013/50/EU that introduces disclosure requirement for payments to governments by listed and large non-listed companies with activities in the extractive industry and logging of primary (natural and semi-natural) forests should be submitted by 27th November 2018 to the European Parliament and the Council; further notes that this should be accompanied by a legislative proposal; in light of a possible review calls on the Commission to consider extending the obligation to other industry sectors affecting forests, and to other forests than primary forests;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that agroforestry can play an important role in the agricultural and environmental policies, while it contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals; highlights that agroforestry systems can be implemented together with the smart village approach globally to diversify production, provide ecosystem services, thus increasing both resilience and profitability;
Amendment 36 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls for better enforcement of the EU Timber Regulation, including on complex supply chains and imports from processing countries e.g. China, and to make sanctions more robust and dissuasive for all economic players in the single market proportionately to this being an international crime.
Amendment 39 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Considers that efforts to halt deforestation must include local capacity- building, technological aid, the sharing of best practices between communities and support to help smallholders make the most effective use of their existing croplands without resorting to further forest conversion; stresses, in this context, the strong potential of agro-ecological practices to maximise ecosystem functions via mixed, high diversity planting, agroforestry and permaculture techniques, without resorting to input dependency or monocultures.
Amendment 42 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to co-ordinate donor policies and ensure that development funding through these not be used to support the expansion of industrial scale logging into intact tropical forests; calls for suspension of funding for any project where a substantiated claim of such logging exists until such a claim is dismissed or correction measures are applied;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to expand the scope of the EU Timber Regulation to cover all products that are or may be made of wood, and that contain or may contain wood, taking into account impact on pulp and wood processing industries in the European Union and unfair competition with products currently not covered by the legislation (e.g. printed paper) entering the EU without any guarantee of the prime material being legally sourced wood.
Amendment 44 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the EU to maintain its commitment to step up ongoing negotiations on the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Voluntary Partnership Agreements; stresses the need to ensure that logging concessions awarded corruptly or illegally are not legitimised through the VPA and that these agreements are in line with international law and commitments concerning environmental protection, human rights and sustainable development, and that they bring about adequate measures for the conservation and sustainable management of forests, including the legal protection of the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples; recognising their tenure and customary rights.
Amendment 53 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EU to create, as a supplementary element of Voluntary Partnership Agreements, follow-up legislation on such agreements along the lines of the EU Timber Regulation which includes both companies and financial institutions; nand to review functioning of existing VPA in practice ensuring that the joint assessment on the country’s timber legality assurance system functions as described in the VPA and that timber laundering could be excluded. Notes that the EU has regulated the supply chains of timber, fish and conflict minerals, but has not yet regulated any forest risk agricultural commodity supply chains; urges the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts to implement the Timber Regulation, in order to better gauge its effectiveness;
Amendment 58 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop a process that is triggered when conflict breaks out in a VPA partner country, including appointment of an independent panel to conduct an assessment of the risk of conflict timber and need for VPA suspension at all stages of negotiations where evidence that timber trade revenues are fuelling conflict;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to ensure the coherence of and to boost synergies between the cCommon aAgricultural pPolicy (CAP) and other EU policies, and to ensure that they are conducted in a manner consistent with programmes aimed at combating deforestation in developing countries, including REDD+; calls on the Commission to ensure that the CAP reform does not lead,import of forest-risk commodities (e.g. soy, maize) is eliminated from directly or indirectly, to further deforestation and that it supports the goal of putting an end support of the future EU food and farming policy, e.g.by means of restoring the proportionality of livestock to EU forage; calls for coupled payments not to support livestock production of density over two global deforestationlivestock units per hectare; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the environmental problems relating to deforestation are also addressed in the light of the objectives set by the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020, which should be an integral part of the Union’s external action in this area;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for the EU to establish a binding regulatory framework to ensure that all agricultural commodity importers’ supply chains are traceable back to the origin of the raw material; notes that the new technologies, e.g. blockchain technology can be used to track origin of commodities, and stresses that this could be used in practice to increase transparency around the origin of different commodities and practically remove forest degradation and deforestation from the supply chains
Amendment 77 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to press ahead with developing anshow political will and leadership by committing to deliver as soon as possible before the end of this Commission's mandate an ambitious EU action plan on deforestation and forest degradation, which would include concrete regulatory measures to ensure that no supply chains or financial transactions linked to the EU result in deforestation or, forest degradation or human rights violations.
Amendment 82 #
2018/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of existing diplomatic and institutional processes and dialogues to encourage countries which process and/or import significant quantities of tropical timber, e.g. China or Vietnam, to adopt effective legislation banning the imports of illegally harvested timber and requiring operators to conduct due diligence;
Amendment 19 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Regrets that the provisions adopted in Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (single CMO) in order to overcome problems encountered in the correct application of the entry prices of fruit and vegetable imports from Morocco are becoming ineffective for the higher categories, the so-called ‘baby’ varieties, which have much higher marketing prices but which are attributed a standard product value upon entry to the EU, as is the case with ‘cherry’ tomatoes; calls on the Commission to put an end to this anomaly;
Amendment 29 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for a proper labelling of these products so as to ensure full traceability;
Amendment 59 #
2018/0256M(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that the EU and Morocco have negotiated, as set out in the initial agreement concluded in 2012, an ambitious and comprehensive agreement on protecting the geographical indications and designations of origin of agricultural products, processed agricultural products, fish and fishery products that provides for the protection by Morocco of the full list of the EU’s geographical indications; points out, furthermore, that the procedure for concluding the agreement, which began in 2015, was suspended following the Court’s judgment of 21 December 2016; calls for that procedure to be resumed and finalised as soon as possible in conjunction with the conclusion of the agreement considered in this opinion, encompassing some geographical indications and designations of origin which were unduly excluded at the start of the negotiations.
Amendment 450 #
2018/0216(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to Article 13 of the TFEU;
Amendment 470 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Since the CAP needs to sharpen its responses to the challenges, such as increasing concentration of agricultural land and inter alia concentration of direct payments in the hands of few, and opportunities as they manifest themselves at Union, international, national, regional, local and farm levels, it is necessary to streamline the governance of the CAP and improve its delivery on the Union objectives and to significantly decrease the administrative burden. In the CAP based on delivery of sustainability and performance (‘delivery model’), the Union should set the basic policy parameters, such as objectives of the CAP and basic requirements, while Member States should bear greater responsibility as to how they meet the objectives and achieve targets in the broader context of a level playing field. Enhanced subsidiarity makes it possible to better take into account local conditions and needs, tailoring the support to maximise the contribution to Union objectives. This is only possible if targets are ambitious and a monitoring system is used which allows a comparison between Member States to guarantee that at the European level the CAP contributes to societal demands regarding the environment, biodiversity and animal welfare.
Amendment 482 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The use of common definitions entirely set at Union level has caused certain difficulties for Member States to cater their own specificities at national, regional, and local level. Member States should therefore be given the flexibility to specify certain definitions in their CAP Strategic Plan. In order to ensure a common level playing field, a certainthe framework has, however, to be set at Union level constituting the necessary essential elements to be included in those definitions (‘framework definitions’) to prevent distortion of the Single Market.
Amendment 490 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In order to ensure that the Union can respect its international obligations on domestic support as set out in the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, and in particular that the basic income support for sustainability and related types of interventions continue to be notified as ‘Green Box’ support which has no, or at most minimal, trade- distorting effects or effects on production, the framework definition for ‘agricultural activity’ should provide for both the production of agricultural products or the maintenance of the agricultural area. In light of adjusting to local conditions, Member States should lay down the actual definition of agricultural activity in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 501 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Synergies between the EAFRD and Horizon Europe should encourage that the EAFRD makes the best use of research and innovation results, in particular those stemming from projects funded by the Horizon Europe clusters "Food and Natural Resources" and "Inclusive and secure society including disaster resilience" and the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’, leading to innovations in the farming sector and rural areas. aligned with the SDGs.
Amendment 508 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure legal certainty that support is paid for an agricultural area which is at the farmer's disposal and where an agricultural activity is exercised, a framework definition for ‘eligible hectare’ with the essential elements should be set out. In particular, in order to avoid double claims, Member States should set the conditions to determine whether the land is at the farmer’s disposal. Considering the likelihood of occasional and temporary use of agricultural land for an activity which is not strictly agricultural, and given the potential of certain non-agricultural activities to contribute to the income diversification of agricultural holdings providing they do not damage agricultural capacity or natural features, Member States should set appropriate conditions to include areas also used for sustainable non-agricultural activities as eligible hectares.
Amendment 546 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to give substance to the objectives of the CAP as established by Article 39 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), as well as to ensure that the Union adequately addresses its most recent challenges, it is appropriate to provide for a set of general objectives reflecting the orientations given in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’. A set of specific objectives should be further defined at Union level and applied by the Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans. While stritaking a balance across the dimensctions ofn sustainable development, in line with the impact assessment, these specific objectives should translate the general objectives of the CAP into more concrete priorities and take into account relevant Union legislation, particularly with regard to climate, energy and environment.
Amendment 555 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) A smarter, modernised and moremore resistant and sustainable CAP needs to embrace research and innovation, in order to serve the multi- functionality of Union agriculture, forestry and food systems, investing in technological development and, digitalisation and agro-ecological practices, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge as well as possibilities to exchange from farmer to farmer for the benefit of rural communities as well as the agricultural sector.
Amendment 563 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) A smarter, modernised and more sustainable CAP needs to embrace research and innovation, in order to serve the multi- functionality of Union agriculture, forestry and, food systems, and Smart Villages, by investing in technological development and digitalisation, as well as improving the access to impartial, sound, relevant and new knowledge.
Amendment 581 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to foster a smartustainable and resilient agricultural sector, direct payments keep on constituting an essential part to guarantee a fair income support to farmers. Likewise, investments into farm restructuring, modernisation, innovation, and diversification and uptake of new technologies are necessary, in order to improve farmers’ market rewardresilience.
Amendment 587 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In the context of greater market- orientation of the CAP on the European market, as outlined by the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, market exposure, climate change and associated frequency and severity of extreme weather events, as well as sanitary and phytosanitary crises, may lead to risks of price volatility and increasing pressures on incomes. Thus, although farmers are ultimately responsible for designing their on-farm strategies, a robust framework to regulate the markets should be set up to ensure appropriate risk management of health and climate risks, which avoids the pitfalls and problems encountered in other models adopted around the world. To this aim, Member States and farmers may be able to draw on a Union-level platform on risk management for capacity-building in order to provide farmers with adequate financial instruments for investments and access to working capital, training, knowledge transfer and advice.
Amendment 595 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 – introductory part
Recital 16 – introductory part
(16) Bolstering environmental care and climate action and contributing to the achievement of Union environmental- and climate-related objectives is a very high priority in the future of Union agriculture and forestry. The architecture of the CAP should therefore reflect considerably greater ambition with respect to these objectives. By virtue of the delivery model, action taken to tackle environmental degradation and climate change should be result-driven and Article 11 TFEU shouldall, for this purpose, be considered as an obligation of result.
Amendment 598 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 – point 1
Recital 16 – point 1
As many rural areas in the Union suffer from structural problems such as lack of attractive employment opportunities, skill shortages, underinvestment in connectivity, infrastructures and essential services, as well as youth drain, it is fundamental to strengthen the socio-economic fabric in those areas, in line with the Cork 2.0. Declaration, particularly through job creation and generational renewal, by bringing the Commission's jobs and growth to rural areas, promoting social inclusion, the incorporation of new farmers, greater participation by women in the rural economy, generational renewal and the development of ‘Smart Villages’ across the European countryside. In order to stabilise and diversify the rural economy, it also requires business start-ups and development, securing and retaining of non-agricultural enterprises as well as the basic provisions for the rural population. As indicated in the Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’, new rural value chains such as renewable energy, the emerging bio- economy, the circular economy, and ecotourism can offer good growth and job potential for rural areas. In this context, financial instruments and the use of the InvestEU guarantee can play a crucial role for ensuring access to financing and for bolstering the growth capacity of farms and enterprises. There is a potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third country nationals, promoting their social and economic integration especially in the framework of Community-led Local Development strategies.
Amendment 610 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The CAP should keep ensuring food security for Europe, which should be understood as meaning access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food at all times and maximising EU plant protein production. Moreover, it should help improving the response of Union agriculture to new societal demands on food and health, including sustainable agricultural production, healthier nutrition, reduced food waste and enhanced animal welfare. The CAP should continue to promote production with specific and valuable characteristics, whilesuch as regionally identifiable food chains, and at the same time helping farmers to proactively adjust their production according to market signals and consumers’ demands. Member States should ensure that financial support for farmers in procuring new skills and equipment required to transition their production in order to meet changing consumer demands and protect livelihoods in rural communities is being allocated.
Amendment 627 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The funds available for the EAFRD must be sufficient regarding the importance of interventions for rural development, especially regarding more ambitious environment and climate goals to which the European Union committed itself in international agreements and to which the agriculture has to make its contribution.
Amendment 639 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Building on the previous system of cross-compliance implemented until 2020, the system of new conditionality links full receipt of CAP support to thefull compliance by beneficiaries ofwith basic standards concerning the environment, climate change, public health, animal health, plant health and animal welfare. The basic standards encompass in a streamlined form a list of statutory management requirements (SMRs) and standards of good agricultural and environmental conditions of land (GAECs). These basic standards should better take into account the environmental and climate challenges and the new environmental architecture of the CAP, thus delivering a higher level of environmental and climate ambition as the Commission announced in its Communications on the ‘Future of Food and Farming’ and the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Conditionality aims towill contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture through better awareness on the part of beneficiaries of the need to respectconform to those basic standards. It also aims to make the CAP more compatible with the expectations of society through improving consistencyalignment of the policy with the environment, public health, animal health, plant health and animal welfare objectives. Conditionality shouldwill form an integral part of the environmental architecture of the CAP, as part of the baseline for more ambitious environmental and climate commitments, and shouldmust be comprehensively applied across the Union. For those farmers who do not comply with those requirements, Member States should. A common European framework ensures that proportionate, effective and dissuasive penalties are appliedput in place in accordance with [the HZR Regulation].
Amendment 643 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The Commission shall guarantee the strict implementation of Union legislation at all times and in all Member States concerning animal welfare, environmental protection, climate action and food security. Consequently, the Commission shall apply systematically the appropriate sanctions and penalties in case of repeated infringements by Member States.
Amendment 649 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The framework of standards of GAECs aims towill contribute to the mitigation and adaptation to climate change, the tackling of water challenges, the protection and quality of soil and the protection and quality of biodiversity. The framework needs to be enhancedis to take into account in particular the practices set until 2020 under the greening of direct payments, the mitigation of climate change and the need to improve farms sustainability, and in particular the nutrients management. It is acknowledged that each GAEC contributes to multiple objectives. In order to implement the framework, Member States should define a national standard forin line with each of the minimum standards set at Union level taking into account the specific characteristics of the area concerned, including soil and climatic conditions, existing farming conditions, land use, annual crop rotation, farming practices and farm structures. Member States may also define in addition other national standards related to the main objectives laid down in Annex III in order to improve the environmental and climate delivery of the GAEC framework. As part of GAEC framework, in order to support both the agronomic and the environmental performance of farms, nutrient management plans will be established with the help of a dedicated electronic Farm Sustainability Tool made available by the Member States to individual farmers. The tool should provide on-farm decision support starting from minimum nutrient management functionalities and including water and soil management, input reductions and biodiversity measures. A wide interoperability and modularity should also ensure the possibility to add other electronic on-farm and e-governance applications. In order to ensure a level playing field between farmers and across the Union, the Commission may provide support to the Member States in the design of the Tool as well as with the data storage and processing services required.
Amendment 657 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) SMRs need to be fully implemented by Member States in order to become operational at farm level and ensure equal treatment of farmers. To ensure the consistency of the rules on conditionality in enhancing the sustainability of the policy, SMRs should encompass main Union legislation on environment, public health, animal health, plant health and animal welfare for which implementation at national level implyies precise obligations on individual farmers, including obligations under Council Directive 92/43/EEC11 and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12 or Council Directive 91/676/EEC.13 In order to follow up on the joint statement made by the European Parliament and the Council as annexed to Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council,14 the relevant provisions of Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 and Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council16 are included as SMRs into the scope of conditionality and the list of GAEC standards is adapted accordingly. _________________ 11 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 12 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7). 13 Council Directive 91/676/EEC of 12 December 1991 concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources (OJ L 375, 31.12.1991, p. 1). 14 Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 352/78, (EC) No 165/94, (EC) No 2799/98, (EC) No 814/2000, (EC) No 1290/2005 and (EC) No 485/2008 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 549). 15 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 16 Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 71).
Amendment 658 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Member States should set up and put in place procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest for farm advisory services for the purpose ofwhose objective is improving the sustainable management and overall performance of agricultural holdings and rural businesses, covering economic, environmental and social dimensions and the specific objectives of this regulation referred to in Article 6, and to identify the necessary improvements as regards all measures at farm level provided for in the CAP Strategic Plans. These farm advisory services should help farmers and other beneficiaries of CAP support to become more aware of the relationship between farm management and land management on the one hand, and certain standards, requirements and information, including environmental and climate ones as well as animal welfare, on the other hand. The list of the latter includes standards applying to or necessary for farmers and other CAP beneficiaries and set in the CAP Strategic Plan, as well as those stemming from the legislation on water, on and the sustainablreduction of the use of pesticides, as well as agro- ecological measures, the promotion of the sustainable management of nutrients, the initiatives to combat antimicrobial resistance and the management of risks. In order to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the advice, Member States should set out procedures for avoidance of conflicts of interest, and integrate advisors within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), in order to be able to deliver up-to-date technological and scientific information developed by research and innovation.
Amendment 683 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure a fairer distribution of income support, the amounts of direct payments above a certain ceiling should be reduced and the product should either be used for decoupled direct payments and in prioritirstly for the ecomplementary redistributive income support for sustainability, or be transferred to the EAFRD. In order to avoid negative effects on employment, labour should be taken into account when applying the mechanism- schemes, and secondly be transferred to the EAFRD. Payments for the eco-schemes shall not be touched by the ceiling.
Amendment 690 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) The European Court of Auditors notes in its opinion No 7/2018 that the largest part of the budget would continue to be hectare based direct payments to farmers. However, this instrument is not appropriate for addressing the many environmental and societal concerns, nor is it the most efficient way of assuring a viable income for farmers. They also critisise the lack of necessary elements of an effective performance system as well as fewer and less effective checks and audits.
Amendment 700 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Union legislation should provide that Member States should set requirements in terms of minimum area for receiving decoupled payments in their CAP Strategic Plan. Such requirements should relate to the need to avoid the excessive administrative burden caused by managing numerous payments of small amounts and to that of ensuring an effective contribution of the support to the objectives of the CAP to which the decoupled direct payments contribute. In order to guarantee a minimum level of agricultural income support for all genuine farmers, as well as to comply with the Treaty objective in ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, an annual area- based decoupled payment should be established as the type of intervention ‘basic income support for sustainability’. In order to enhance better targeting of this support, the payment amounts can be differentiated, by groups of territories, based on socio- economic and/or agronomic conditions. In view of avoiding disruptive effects for farmers' income, Member States may choose to implement the basic income support for sustainability based on payment entitlements. In this case, the value of payment entitlements before any further convergence should be proportional to their value as established under the basic payment schemes pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013, taking also into account the payments for agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. Member States should also achieve a furtherll convergence by 2027 in order to continue to move progressivelymove away from historical values.
Amendment 711 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) When providing decoupled direct support based on the system of payment entitlements, Member States should continue to manage a national reserve or reserves per group of territories. Such reserves should be used, as a matter of priority, for young farmers and farmers commencing their agricultural activity. Rules on the use and transfers of payment entitlements are also necessary in order to guarantee a smooth functioning of the system and to avoid a market for payment entitlements.
Amendment 721 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Small farms remain a cornerstone of Union agriculture as they play a vital role in supporting rural employment and contribute to social cohesion in rural areas and to territorial development. In order to promote a more balanced distribution of support and to reduce administrative burden for beneficiaries of small amounts, Member States should have the option ofall offering to small farmers the possibility of replacing the other direct payments by providing a round somelump sum payment for small farmers.
Amendment 730 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In view of the acknowledged need to promote a more balanced distribution of support towards small and/or medium- sized farmers in a visible and measurable way, a specific decoupled payment per hectare, the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, should be established at Union level. To allow for a better targeting of this complementary support and in view of acknowledging the differences in farm structures across the Union, Member States should have the possibility to provide different amounts of complementary support to different ranges of hectares.
Amendment 744 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The CAP should ensure that Member States increase the environmental delivery by respecting local needs and farmers' actual circumstances while contributing to the overall EU effort. Member States should under direct payments in the CAP Strategic Plan set up Eco-schemes voluntary for farmers, which should be fully coordinated with the other relevant interventions and where an organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land as well as premia for area-based livestock farming with maximum 2 livestock units per hectare is mandatory. They should be defined by the Member States as a payment granted either for incentivising and remunerating the provision of public goods by agricultural practices beneficial to the environment and climate or as a compensation for the introduction of these practices. In both cases they should aim at enhancing the environmental and climate performance of the CAP and should consequently be conceived to go beyond the mandatory requirements already prescribed by the system of conditionality. Member States may decide to set up eco- schemes forto promote all kind of agricultural practices such as, amongst others, the enhanced management of permanent pastures and landscape features, and organic farmingagro- forestry. Member States shall incorporate environmental certification schemes, such as organic farming and the promotion of extensive livestock rearing in the list of eco-schemes. These schemes may also include ‘entry-level schemes’ which may be a condition for taking up more ambitious rural development commitments.
Amendment 760 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31 a) Organic farming is developing in many Member States and has a proven track record for delivering public goods, for example safeguarding ecosystem services and natural resources, creating new jobs, especially for young farmers and women and meeting societal demands. But the growth in demand is bigger than the one in production. Member States shall ensure that their CAP Strategic Plan incentivises an increase in the share of organically farmed agricultural land in order to satisfy the growing demand for organic products and to further improve the whole organic supply chain.
Amendment 763 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Member States should be allowed to use part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments for coupled income support in order to improve competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality in certain sectors and productions that are particularly important for social, economic or environmental reasons and undergo certain difficulties. Member States should explain clearly in their Strategic Plan the reasons why granting coupled support would provide added value for economic, social or environmental objectives and why similar aims could not be reached by rural development measures. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for the support of protein crop production in order to reduce the Union's deficit and the imports from third countries in this regard.
Amendment 781 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Sectoral types of interventions are needed to contribute to the CAP objectives and reinforce synergies with other CAP instruments. In line with the delivery model, minimum requirements concerning the contents and objectives for such sectoral types of interventions should be elaborated at Union level in order to ensure a level playing field in the internal market and avoid conditions of unequal and unfair competition. Member States should justify their inclusion in their CAP Strategic Plans and ensure consistency with other interventions at sectoral level. The broad types of interventions to be established at Union level should cover the sectors of fruit and vegetables, wine, apiculture products, olive oil and table olives, hops and other products to be defined in Article 39, for which the establishment of sectoral programs is deemed to have beneficial effects on the achievement of some or all of the general and specific objectives of the CAP pursued by this Regulation.
Amendment 805 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Support for management commitments may include organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land; payments for other types of interventions supporting environmentally friendly production systems such as agro-ecology, conservation agricultureagro- forestry and integrated production; forest environmental and climate services and forest conservation; premia for forests and establishment of agroforestry systems; animal welfare; conservation, sustainable use and development of genetic resources and biodiversity. Member States may develop other schemes under this type of interventions on the basis of their needs. This type of payments should cover an incentive component additional costs and, income foregone only resulting from commitments going beyond the baseline of mandatory standards and requirements established in Union and national law, as well as conditionality, as laid down in the CAP Strategic Plan. Commitments related to this type of interventions may be undertaken for a pre-established annual or pluri-annual period and might go beyond seven years where duly justified.
Amendment 813 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Forestry measures should contribute widening the use of agroforestry systems and to the implementation of the Union Forest Strategy, and be based on Member States' national or sub-national forest programs or equivalent instruments, which should build on the commitments stemming from the Regulation on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emission and removals from land use, land use energy and forestry [LULUCF Regulation] and those made in the Ministerial Conferences on the Protection of Forests in Europe. Interventions should be based on forest management plans or equivalent instruments and may comprise forest area development and sustainable management of forests, including the afforestation of land and the creation and regeneration of agroforestry systems; the protection, restoration and improvement of forest resources, taking into account adaptation needs; investments to guarantee and enhance forest conservation and resilience, and the provision of forest ecosystem and climate services; and measures and investments in support of the renewable energy and bio-economy.
Amendment 821 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) In order to ensure a fair income and a resilient agricultural sector across the Union territory, Member States may grant support to farmers in areas facing natural and other area-specific constraints. As regards payments for ANC, the designation of the 2014-2020 Rural Development policy should continue to apply. For the CAP to deliver enhanced Union added value on the environment and reinforce its synergies with the financing of investments in nature and biodiversity, it is necessary to keep a separate measure aiming at compensating beneficiaries for disadvantages related to the implementation of Natura 2000 and Water Framework Directives. Support should therefore continue to be granted to farmers and forest holders to help address specific disadvantages resulting from the implementation of Directive 2009/147/EC and Directive 92/43/EEC and in order to contribute to the effective management of Natura 2000 sites. Support should also be made available to farmers to help address disadvantages in river basin areas resulting from the implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Support should be linked to specific requirements described in the CAP Strategic Plans that go beyond relevant mandatory standards and requirements. Member States should also ensure that payments to farmers do not lead to double funding with eco schemes, while at the same time allowing enough flexibility in Strategic Plans to promote complementarity between different interventions. Furthermore, the specific needs of Natura 2000 areas should be taken into accounmet by Member States in the overall design of their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 829 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The objectives of the CAP should also be pursued through support for investments, productive as well as non- productive, on farm as well as off-farm. Such investments may concern, inter aliawhich aim to strengthen farm's resilience and diversification. Such investments may concern, inter alia, equipment to shift production due to changing consumer demand, infrastructures related to the development, modernisation or adaptation to climate change of agriculture and forestry, including access to farm and forest land, land consolidation and improvement, agro- forestry practices, intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance, restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites, including related socio- economic aspects; the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement, and the supply and saving of energy and water. In order to better ensure the consistency of the CAP Strategic Plans with Union objectives, as well as a level playing field between Member States, a negative list of investment topics is included in this Regulation.
Amendment 860 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Young farmers and new entrants still face significant barriers regarding access to land, high prices and access to credit. Their businesses are more threatened by price volatility (for both inputs and produce) and their needs in terms of training in entrepreneurial and, risk prevention and management skills are high. It is therefore essential to continue the support for the setting up of new businesses and new farms. Member States should provide for a strategic approach and identify a clear and coherent set of interventions for generational renewal under the specific objective dedicated to this issue. To this aim, Member States may set in their CAP Strategic Plans preferential conditions for financial instruments for young farmers and new entrants, and should include in their CAP Strategic Plan the ring-fencing of at least an amount corresponding to 2% of the annual direct payments' envelope. An increase of the maximum amount of aid for the installation of young farmers and rural business start-ups, up to EUR 100.000, which can be accessed also through or in combination with financial instrument form of support, should be established.
Amendment 873 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) In the light of the need to ensure appropriate risk management tools, insurance premia for adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters, adverse climatic events, animals, plant diseases or pest infestations and mutual funds should be maintained, financed by the EAFRD. The category of mutual funds encompasses both those linked to production losses, and the general and sector-specific income stabilisation tools, linked to income losses.
Amendment 883 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Support should enable the establishment and implementation of cooperation between at least two entities in view of achieving CAP objectives. Support can entail all aspects of such cooperation, such as the setting up of quality schemes; collective environmental and climate action; the promotion of short supply chain and local markets; pilot projects; Operational Group projects within the EIP for agricultural productivity and sustainability local development projects, Smart Villages, buyers' clubs and machinery rings; farm partnerships; forest management plans; networks and clusters; social farming; community supported agriculture; actions within the scope of LEADER; and the setting up of producer groups and producer organisations, as well as other forms of rural community cooperation cooperation deemed necessary to achieve the specific objectives of the CAP, particularly rural development.
Amendment 892 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45 a (new)
Recital 45 a (new)
(45 a) In order to concretely promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, as well as the development of smart and sustainable energy supply in rural areas, Member States should develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategies within their CAP Strategic Plans. For more efficient use of all structural funds, involved in rural areas (EAFRD, ERDF, ESF+ and EMFF), this strategy should be executed through the Community-led local development as set in the Regulation (EU) ...[new CPR]. For this reason the financial support of EAFRD for modernisation strategies, including the Smart Villages Strategy as set in the CAP Strategic Plan of the Member State, should be set at at least 5% of the EAFRD funds.
Amendment 900 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The Communication on ‘The Future of Food and Farming’ mentions the exchange of knowledge and focus on innovation as a cross cutting objective for the new CAP. The CAP should continue to support the interactive innovation model, which enhances the collaboration between actors to make best use of complementary types of knowledge with a view to spreading practical solutions. Farm advisory services should be free of conflicts of interests and strengthened within the AKIS. The CAP Strategic Plan should provide information on how advisory services, research and rural networks will work together. Each Member State or region, as appropriate, can fund a number of actions aimed at knowledge exchange and innovation, using the types of interventions developed in this Regulation.
Amendment 912 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) The EAGF should not provide support to activities that would harm the environment, or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives in line with sustainable agricultural management principles. Support for direct payments under the CAP Strategic Plans should be granted within national allocations to be fixed by this Regulation. These national allocations should reflect a continuation of the changes whereby the allocations to Member States with the lowest support level per hectare are gradually increased to close 50% of the gap towards 90% of the Union average. In order to take into account the reduction of payments' mechanism and the use of its product in the Member State, the total indicative financial allocations per year in the CAP Strategic Plan of a Member State should be allowed to exceed the national allocation.
Amendment 934 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) EAFRD should not provide support to investments that would harm the environment, or which are not consistent with climate and environment objectives in line with sustainable agricultural management principles. . Hence it is necessary to provide in this Regulation a number of exclusion rules, as well as the possibility to further develop these guarantees in delegated acts. Notably, the EAFRD should not finance investments in irrigation which do not contribute towards the achievement, or the preservation, of good status of the associated water body or bodies and investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles.
Amendment 940 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) For the purpose of ensuring adequate financing for certain priorities, rules on minimum financial allocations for these priorities should be set for the support under EAFRD. For the sake of ensuring a level playing field between farmers, a maximum allocation should also be set for the coupled support under direct payments. Furthermore, Member States should also be allowed to use an additional part of their financial ceiling available for direct payments to grant coupled income support specifically for improving the competitiveness, sustainability, and/or quality of the protein crop production in order to reduce imports from third countries.
Amendment 945 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and considering that the agricultural sector is a major GHG emitter, this Program will contribute to mainstreaming climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under the CAP are expected to contribute 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the CAP to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identspecified during the Program's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 951 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 a (new)
Recital 52 a (new)
(52 a) In order to tackle the loss of biodiversity in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Convention on Biological Diversity and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Member States shall provide biodiversity measures under Articles 28, 65 and 67 and provide appropriate funding which helps to achieve the specific objectives of Article 6 (f).
Amendment 953 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 52 b (new)
Recital 52 b (new)
(52 b) Taking into account the numerous challenges in the field of environment and with regard to animal welfare, the CAP shall contribute to 50 % of the overall financial envelope of the CAP to the specific objectives referred to in Article 6 (1) (d),(e), (f) and (i) of this Regulation and include only those measures in Articles 28, 65, 67, 68 (4) a. Member states shall report to the Commission each year on specific contributions out of the EAGF and EAFRD to these objectives.
Amendment 956 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) To enhance the Union added value and to preserve a functioning agricultural internal market, as well as to pursue the above-mentioned general and specific objectives, Member States should not take decisions according to this Regulation in isolation but in the framework of a structured process that should materialise in a CAP Strategic Plan. Union top-down rules should lay down the specific EU- wide objectives of the CAP, the main types of interventions, the performance framework and the governance structure. Such a distribution of tasks is aimed at ensuring full correspondence between financial resources invested and results achieved. All Member States should implement quantifiable and measurable performance objectives in their strategic plan, which are to be achieved on an annual basis as well as by 2027.
Amendment 966 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) In order to ensure a clear strategic nature of these CAP Strategic Plans, and to facilitate the links with other Union policies, and notably with established long- term national targets deriving from Union legislation or international agreements such as those related to climate change, forests, biodiversity, and water, policy co-ordination for development (PCD) and it is appropriate that there should be one single CAP Strategic Plan per Member State.
Amendment 977 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) In the process of development of their CAP Strategic Plans, Member States should analyse their specific situation and needs, set targets linked to the achievement of the objectives of the CAP and design the interventions which will allow reaching these targets, while being adapted to the national and specific regional contexts, including the outermost regions pursuant to Article 349 TFEU. Such process should promote more subsidiarityimplification within a common Union framework, while compliance with the generalwider principles of Union law and the objectives of the CAP should be ensured. It is therefore appropriate to set rules on the structure and content of the CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 997 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) The strategy should also highlight complementarity both between CAP tools and with the other Union policies. In particular, each CAP Strategic Plan should take account of environmental and climate legislation where appropriate, and national plans emanating from this legislation should be described as part of the analysis of the current situation ('SWOT analysis'). It is appropriate to list tThe legislative instruments which should specifically be referred to in the CAP Strategic Plan must be listed.
Amendment 1034 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The EAFRD should support through technical assistance, at the initiative of the Commission, actions relating to the fulfilment of the tasks referred to in [Article 7 HzR]. Technical assistance may also be provided, at the initiative of Member States, for the purpose of the fulfilment of the tasks necessary for the effective administration and implementation of support in relation to the CAP Strategic Plan. The overall amount for the support from EAFRD for technical assistance should be increased to 5 % of the financial allocation for EAFRD. An increase of the technical assistance at the initiative of Member States is only available for Malta.
Amendment 1036 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 72
Recital 72
(72) In a context where Member States will have much more flexibility and subsidiarity on the design of interventions, networks are a key tool to drive and steer policy and to ensure sufficient attention and capacity in the Member States. A single network should ensure better coordination between networking activities at the Union and at the national and regional levels. The European and national CAP network replace the current European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) and EIP for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’ networks and the National Rural Networks, in the form of a platform providing for more exchange of knowledge in order to capture the results and added value of the policy at European level, particularly the Horizon Europe policy. In the same perspective of improvement of the exchange of knowledge and innovation, an EIP for ‘agricultural productivity and sustainability’ is set up, implementing the interactive innovation model in accordance with the methodology outlined in this Regulation.
Amendment 1052 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) Mechanisms should be in place to take action to protect the Union’s financial interests in case the CAP Strategic Plan implementation deviates significantly from the targets set. Member States may thus be asked to submit action plans in case of significant and non-justified underperformance. This could lead to suspensions and, in the end, reductions of the Union funds if the planned results are not achieved. Moreover, an overall performance bonus is established as part of the incentive mechanism based on allocating the performance bonus, in view of encouraging good environmental and climate performances.
Amendment 1057 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 83
Recital 83
(83) In order to ensure legal certainty, protect the rights of farmers and guarantee a smooth, coherent and efficient functioning of types of interventions in the form of direct payments, the power to adopt certain acts should be delegated to the Commission in respect of rules making the granting of payments conditional upon the use of certified seeds of certain hemp varieties and the procedure for the determination of hemp varieties and the verification of their tetrahydrocannabinol content; rules for good agricultural and environmental condition and certain related elements in respect of the eligibility requirements; and on the content of the declaration and the requirements for the activation of payment entitlements; further rules on eco-schemes; measures to avoid that beneficiaries of coupled income support suffering from structural market imbalances in a sector, including the decision that such support may continue to be paid until 2027 on the basis of the production units for which it was granted in a past reference period; rules and conditions for the authorisation of land and varieties for the purposes of the crop- specific payment for cotton and rules on the conditions for the granting of that payment.
Amendment 1112 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) 'targets' means pre-agreed values to be achieved at the end of the period in relation to the result and impact indicators included under a specific objective;
Amendment 1114 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) 'smart villages' are communities in rural areas that develop smart solutions to deal with challenges in their local context. They build on existing local strengths and opportunities to engage in a process of sustainable development of their territories. They rely on a participatory approach to develop and implement their strategies to improve their economic, social and environmental conditions, in particular by promoting innovation and mobilizing solutions offered by digital technologies. Smart villages benefit from cooperation and alliances with other communities and actors in rural and urban areas. The initiation and the implementation of smart village strategies may build on existing initiatives and can be funded by a variety of public and private sources;
Amendment 1238 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 'genuine farmers' shall be defined in a way to ensure that no support is granted to those whose agricultural activity forms only an insignificant part of their overall economic activities or whose principal business activity is not agricultural, while not precluding from support pluri-active farmers or those managing the land for environmental purposes. The definition shall allow to determine which farmers are not considered genuine farmers, based on conditions such as income tests, labour inputs on the farm, company object and/or inclusion in registers.
Amendment 1279 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iii a (new)
(iii a) the start-up of an agricultural business fullfilling the conditions in Article 4 (1) e (ii) and (iii) but regardless of the age.
Amendment 1292 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) ‘maximum stocking density’ shall be the maximum of two livestock units allowed per hectare of ‘agricultural area”.
Amendment 1309 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster a smart, resilient and diversified agricultural sector ensuring food security;
Amendment 1347 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support viable farm household income and resilience across the Union to enhance food securitylong-term food and nutrition security while limiting overproduction;
Amendment 1366 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enhance market orientation and increase competitivenes, improvement of the economic viability of farms on the local, national and international markets and short supply chains, including greater focus on research, technology and digitalisation and value added products such as organic;
Amendment 1395 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as sustainable energyincluding soil carbon sequestration, in line with relevant international agreements;
Amendment 1405 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) foster sustainable development and efficient managementenvironmental conservation and preservation of natural resources such as water, soil and air; reaching the good state foreseen in the relevant legislative instruments;
Amendment 1415 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contribute to the protection of biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services and preserv in particular pollinators, lessen the dependency on pesticides, enhance ecosystem services, nature conservation, agroforestry and preserve and restore habitats and landscapes;
Amendment 1430 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attractimprove generational renewal, attract and sustain young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas;
Amendment 1431 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) attract young farmers and new entrants, in particular women, and facilitate business development in rural areas;
Amendment 1455 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) promote employment, decent jobs, growth, social inclusion, gender equality and local development in rural areas, including bio-economy and sustainable forestry;
Amendment 1473 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) improve the response of EUaddress agriculture to societal challenges and demands on food and health, including safe, nutritious and sustainable food, food wasta reduction of food waste and antibiotics use, as well as enhanced animal welfare.
Amendment 1485 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) systematically take into account the objectives of development cooperation and contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, avoiding negative external impacts of the Union's policies on developing countries and their populations.
Amendment 1517 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) impact indicators related to the objectives set out in Articles 5 and 6(1) and used in the context of the CAP Strategic Planfor establishing quantified performance targets in respect to the specific objectives in the CAP Strategic Plans and assessing progress made towards the targets and of the CAP.
Amendment 1540 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 138 amending Annex I to adapt the common output, result and impact indicators to take into account the experience with their application and, where needed, to add new indicators. The Commission shall make a full assessment on the effectiveness of the output, result and impact indicators in Annexe I, and present specific solutions to strengthen the results-based approach of the CAP. The report shall be part of the impact assessment and legislative proposals for the CAP after 2027.
Amendment 1579 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those interventions shall also respect the provisions of the additional paragraph of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture as set out in Annex II to this Regulation. Interventions belonging to types of interventions other than the basic income support for sustainability, the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability, the complementary income support for young farmers and the schemes for the climate and the environment may instead respect a different paragraph of Annex 2 to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture if that is justified in the CAP Strategic Plan.
Amendment 1594 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall include in their CAP Strategic Plans a system of conditionality, under which an effective and disuassive system of administrative penalty shall be imposed on all beneficiaries receiving direct payments under Chapter II of this Title or the annual premia under Articles 65, 66 and 67the EAGF and EAFRD who do not comply with the statutory management requirements under Union law and the standards for good agricultural and environmental condition of land established in the CAP Strategic Plan, as listed in Annex III, relating to the following specific areas:
Amendment 1604 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) the rights of workers and social standards.
Amendment 1638 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that all agricultural areas including land which is no longer used for production purposes, is maintained in good agricultural and environmental condition. Member States shall define, at national or regional level, minimum standards for beneficiaries for good agricultural and environmental condition of land in line with the main objective of the standards as referred to in Annex III, taking into account the specific characteristics of the areas concerned, including soil and climatic condition, existing farming systems, land use, crop rotation, farming practices, and farm structuresand ensures the land contributes to the specific objectives as set out in article 6 (d), (e), and (f).
Amendment 1666 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall establish a system for providinge the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients referred to in Annex III, with the minimum content and functionalities defined therein, to beneficiaries, who shall use the Tool to minimise the leakage of nutrients on farm level with the view of eliminating it.
Amendment 1692 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1706 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall include in the CAP Strategic Plan a system providing services for advising farmers and other beneficiaries of CAP support on land management and farm management ('farm advisory services') and allocate an appropriate budget for the funding of these services.
Amendment 1747 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) farm practices reducing the use of antibiotics and preventing the development of antimicrobial resistance as set out in the Communication "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance”31 , Regulation (EU) No [2018/XXX] on veterinary medicinal products and Regulation (EU) No [2018/XXX] on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of medicated feed; _________________ 31 "A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)" (COM(2017) 339 final).
Amendment 1755 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas as referred to in Article 102(b).;
Amendment 1756 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(f a) the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients.The tool should provide at least for the following elements and functionalities: a) Elements – Relevant farm information based on LPIS and IACS; – Information from the soil sampling, on an appropriate spatial and temporal scale; – Information on relevant management practices, crop history and yield goals; – Indications regarding legal limits and requirements relevant to farm nutrients management; – A complete nutrient budget. b) Functionalities – Automatic integration of data from various sources (LPIS and IACS, farmer- generated data, soil analyses, etc.) as far as possible, to avoid data input duplication for farmers; – Two-way communication between PA/MAs and farmers allowed; – Modularity and possibility to support further sustainability objectives (e.g. emissions management, water management) – Respect of EU data inter-operability, openness and re-use principles; – Guarantees for data security and privacy in line with best current standards.
Amendment 1764 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f a (new)
(f a) findings from the use of the Farm Sustainability Tool for Nutrients as referred to in Article 12 (3);
Amendment 1776 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f b (new)
(f b) equal rights and opportunities for all beneficiaries, especially the promotion of gender equality in farming.
Amendment 1780 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f c (new)
(f c) assistance to farmers who wish to change production, in particular due to changes in consumer demand, with advice concerning the new skills and equipment required;
Amendment 1784 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f d (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f d (new)
(f d) support to sustainable agricultural activities such as agro-ecological practices;
Amendment 1788 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f e (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 – point f e (new)
(f e) psychoscoial care and advice for farmers and their families.
Amendment 1803 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the basic income support for sustainability;
Amendment 1806 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability;
Amendment 1814 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the schemes for the climate and, the environment and animal welfare.
Amendment 1850 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall reduce the amount of direct payments to be granted to a farmer pursuant to this Chapter for a given calendar year exceedingto EUR 60 000 as follows:;
Amendment 1868 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1884 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1905 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1919 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1983 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The estimated product of the reduction of payments shall primarily be used to contribute to the financing of the complementary redistributive income support for sustainability and thereafter of other interventions belonging to decoupled direct payschemes for the climate and the environments.
Amendment 2001 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Amendment 2036 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 3 – chapter 2 – section 2 – subsection 2 – title
Title 3 – chapter 2 – section 2 – subsection 2 – title
Basic income support for sustainability
Amendment 2037 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for a basic income support for sustainability ('basic income support') under the conditions set out in this Subsection and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 2097 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes of paragraph 4, Member States shall ensure that, for claim year 2026 at the latest, all payment entitlements have a value of at least 75100% of the average planned unit amount for the basic income support for claim year 2026 as laid down in the CAP Strategic Plan transmitted in accordance with Article 106 (1) for the Member State or for the territories as defined in accordance with Article 18(2).
Amendment 2156 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – title
Article 25 – title
25 RoundLump sum payment for small farmers
Amendment 2157 #
Amendment 2167 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States may grant payments to small farmers as defined by Member States by way of a round sumlump sum or an amount per hectare, replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for the farmers.
Amendment 2169 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States may grant payments to small farmers as defined by Member States by way of a roundlump sum, replacing direct payments under this Section and Section 3 of this Chapter. Member States shall design the corresponding intervention in the CAP Strategic Plan as optional for the farmers.
Amendment 2184 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – title
Article 26 – title
26 Complementary redistributive income support for sustainability
Amendment 2196 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide for a complementary redistributive income support for sustainability (‘redistributive income support’) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 2253 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. As part of their obligations to contribute to the specific objective ‘attract young farmers and facilitate business development in rural areas’ set out in point (g) of Article 6(1) and to dedicate at least 2% of their allocations for direct payments to this objective in accordance with Article 86(4), Member States may provide a complementary income support for young farmers who have newly set up for the first time or who have taken over the holding from the head of holding, who is not a young farmer, and who are entitled to a payment under the basic income support as referred to in Article 17.
Amendment 2295 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide support for voluntary schemes for the climate and, the environment and animal welfare (‘eco- schemes’) under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 2316 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall support under this type of intervention genuine farmers and other land managers, who make commitments to observe, on eligible hectares, agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and, the environment and animal welfare.
Amendment 2333 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall establish the list of agricultural practices beneficial for the climate and the environment. where an organic farming premia for the maintenance of and the conversion to organic land as well as premia for area- based livestock farming with maximum 2 livestock units per hectare is mandatory;
Amendment 2364 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 4
Article 28 – paragraph 4
4. TEach of those practices ishall be designed to meet one or more of the specific environmental- and, climate- and animal welfare related objectives laid down in points (d), (e), (f) and (fi) of Article 6(1).
Amendment 2398 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) go beyond the minimum requirements for the reduction of the use of fertilisers and plant protection products, animal welfare, as well as other mandatory requirements established by national and Union law;
Amendment 2491 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3
Article 29 – paragraph 3
3. Coupled income support shall take the form of an annual payment per hectare or animal and shall be granted within defined quantitative limits, be based on a fixed number of animals and the maximum stocking density referred in Article 4 shall be respected.
Amendment 2514 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Coupled income support may only be granted to the following sectors and productions or specific types of farming therein where these are important for economic, social or environmental reasons: cereals, oilseeds, protein crops, grain legumes, flax, hemp, rice, nuts, starch potato, milk and milk productpure fodder legumes or in combination with grass, grassland flax, hemp, rice, nuts, potatoes, seeds, sheepmeat and goatmeat, beef and veal, olive oil, silkworms, dried fodder, hops, sugar beet, cane and chicory, fruit and vegetables, short rotation coppice and other non-food crops, excluding trees, used for the production of products that have the potential to substitute fossil materials.
Amendment 2536 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Member States should explain clearly in their Strategic Plans the reasons why granting coupled support would provide added value for economic, social or environmental objectives and why similar aims could not be reached by rural development measures.
Amendment 2543 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Amendment 2725 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point o
(o) advisory services and technical assistance, in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques, sustainablthe reduction of the use of pesticides and climate change adaptation and mitigation;
Amendment 2728 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point p
Article 43 – paragraph 1 – point p
(p) training and exchange of best practices in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques, sustainablthe reduction of the use of pesticides and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Amendment 2760 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 43 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) advisory services and technical assistance, in particular concerning sustainable pest control techniques and sustainablthe reduction of the use of pesticides.
Amendment 2896 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) actions to enhance product quality.;
Amendment 2908 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) measures to support of young or new beekeepers.
Amendment 2926 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 5
Article 49 – paragraph 5
5. When drawing up their CAP Strategic Plans Member States shall seek the advice of the representatives of organisations in the beekeeping field and the respective authorities including environmental authorities.
Amendment 2979 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the reduction of the use of pesticides;
Amendment 3177 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) promotion, communication and marketing including actions and activities aimed in particular at raising consumer awareness about the Union quality schemes and the importance of healthy and sustainable diets, and at diversification of markets;
Amendment 3267 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investments into farm resilience and diversification and into measures to diversify the rural economy, to support non-agricultural activities and to improve the framework conditions for locations of small and medium-sized business and basic services for the rural population;
Amendment 3277 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) installation of young farmers and, rural business start-ups and women;
Amendment 3295 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) development of the Smart Villages Strategy.
Amendment 3314 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 65 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. To ensure the effectiveness of those schemes, Member States must provide funding for each scheme to establish independent scientific evaluation of the effectiveness of each scheme based on a robust sampling methodology. The results of this monitoring shall be made public by the public authority.
Amendment 3322 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall only grant payments to farmers and other beneficiarie, group of farmers and other land-managers who undertake, on a voluntary basis, management commitments which are considered to be beneficial to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1) (d), (e), and (f). Priority should be given to schemes which are specifically targeted towards addressing local environmental conditions and needs, and contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out in the legislation listed in Annex XI.
Amendment 3374 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 6
Article 65 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall compensate beneficiaries for costs incurred and income foregone resulting from the commitments made. Where necessary, they may also cover transaction costs and provide an additional incentive component. In duly justified cases, Member States may grant support as a flat-rate or as a one- off payment per unit. Payments shall be granted annually.
Amendment 3479 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2
Article 68 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may only grant support under this type of interventions for tangible and/or intangible investments, or costs closely linked to the operation, which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6, in particular (d), (e), (f), and which must be shown to not be damaging for the environment or support environmentally polluting activities. Support to the forestry sector shall be based on a forest management plan or equivalent instrument.
Amendment 3488 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Non-Productive investment can include: (i) Intangible studies and investments associated with the maintenance, restoration and upgrading of the cultural and natural heritage of villages, rural landscapes and high nature value sites, including related socio- economic aspects; (ii) the drawing up and updating of plans for the development of municipalities and villages in rural areas and their basic services and of protection and management plans relating to Natura 2000 sites and other areas of high nature value with a view to improving the quality of life or increasing the environmental performance of the settlement.
Amendment 3501 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) purchase of animals, other than those used instead of machines in impassable terrain for landscape conservation or protection against large predators, annual plants and their planting other than for the purpose of restoring agricultural or forestry potential following natural disaster and catastrophic events;
Amendment 3517 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in drainage or irrigation which do not lead to net reductions of water use for irrigation in the river basin and are not consistent with the achievement of good status of water bodies, as laid down in Article 4(1) of Directive 2000/60/EC, including those linked to expansion of irrigation or higher risks of diffuse pollution, particularly when affecting water bodies whose status has been defined as less than good in the relevant river basin management plan;
Amendment 3531 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in large infrastructures, especially for livestock operations, not being part of local development strategies;
Amendment 3537 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) investments in afforestation which are not consistent with climate and environmental objectives in line with sustainable forest management principles, as developed in the Pan-European Guidelines for Afforestation and Reforestation.;
Amendment 3541 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) Investments in bioenergy production that are not consistent with the sustainability criteria set out in the Renewable Energy Directive, including limits on certain feedstock types.
Amendment 3572 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas as well as the basic supply provision for the rural population;
Amendment 3574 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, with emphasis on digitalisation of rural economy;
Amendment 3593 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) investments supported through community-led local development strategies defined in Article 26 [CPR].
Amendment 3609 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – title
Article 69 – title
Installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up
Amendment 3617 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for the installation of young farmers, early retirement schemes and rural business start-up under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans with the view of contributing to the achievement of one or more of the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
Amendment 3631 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the installation of young farmers who fulfil the conditions incluprovided inby the defMember State in ition set out ins CAP Strategic Plan in accordance with point (e) of Article 4(1);
Amendment 3635 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) the start-up of agricultural businesses;
Amendment 3653 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 69 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) early retirement schemes for farmers.
Amendment 3659 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 4
Article 69 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall grant support in the form of lump sums which may be differentiated in accordance with objective criteria. Support shall be limited to the maximum amount of EUR 100 000 and may be combined with financial instruments.
Amendment 3677 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay grant support for risk management tools under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 3683 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 2
Article 70 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shallmay grant support under this type of interventions in order to promote farming practices that increase the resilience against natural risks and risks that are due to climate change, as well as risk management tools, which help genuine farmers manage production and income risks related to their agricultural activity which are outside their control and which contribute to achieving the specific objectives set out in Article 6.
Amendment 3699 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 70 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) financial contributions to premiums for insurance schemes for adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters, adverse climatic events, animals, plant diseases or pest infestations;
Amendment 3720 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the types and coverage of eligible insurance schemes andfor adverse climatic events assimilated to natural disasters, adverse climatic events, animals, plant diseases or pest infestations and of mutual funds;
Amendment 3727 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) the methodology for the calculation of losses and triggering factors for compensation, either for risk prevention or for damage incurred;
Amendment 3731 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 70 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the rules for the constitution and management of the mutual fundsa methodology for establishing that all measures to avert risk have been undertaken by the recipient prior to being considered eligible for compensation.
Amendment 3744 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 5
Article 70 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that support is granted only for covering losses of at least 230% of the average annual production or income of the farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry.
Amendment 3757 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 70 – paragraph 6
Article 70 – paragraph 6
6. Member Sates shall limit the support to the maximum rate of 750% of the eligible costs.
Amendment 3798 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for agricultural, forestry and, rural business and smart villages knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 3800 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may grant support for agricultural, forestry and rural business knowledge exchange and information under the conditions set out in this Article and as further specified in their CAP Strategic Plans.
Amendment 3806 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 72 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall limit the support to a maximum of 75% of the eligible costs. The contribution ceiling can be raised, if the measures relate to the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6 (1);
Amendment 3823 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a Development of Smart Villages Strategy 1. In order to promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, Member States shall develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategy in their CAP Strategic Plans, taking into account the types of interventions set out in points (a), (b), (d), (e), (g) and (h) of Article 64 and elements that ensure modernisation and strategies as set in Article 102. 2. Additional to the types of interventions set in previous point, Member States should take particular care of measures, addressing the following issues in rural areas: a) digitalisation of rural economy; b) precision agriculture; c) development of digital platforms; d) rural mobility; e) social innovation; f) development of smart energy systems, grids and storage at local level, as well as supporting the development of energy cooperatives; 3. Member States shall take particular note of coordination between EAFRD and other European Structural and Investment Funds, as set in point (iii) of Article 98(d). 4. Member States may include their Smart Villages Strategy into the integrated strategies of Community-led local development as set in Article 25(c) of the Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR].
Amendment 3862 #
Amendment 3870 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Article 78 – paragraph 1
Amendment 3910 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 83 – paragraph 1
Article 83 – paragraph 1
1. The total amount of Union support for types of interventions for rural development under this Regulation for the period from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2027 shall be at least EUR 78 811 million in current prices in accordance with the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 202738 to properly address the important interventions for rural development, especially regarding the specific objectives in Article 6 (1) (d), (e) and (f). _________________ 38 Proposal for a Council Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021-2027 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM(2018)322 final.
Amendment 3995 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. At least 510 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for LEADER, referred to as community-led local development in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) [CPR].
Amendment 3998 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 1
1. At least 510 % of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for LEADER, referred to as community-led local development in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) [CPR].
Amendment 4002 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. At least 5% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for elements that ensure modernisation of the CAP set out in Article 102(a) and strategies set out in Article 102(b).
Amendment 4026 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall set an appropriate minimum amount contributing to the specific objective set out in point (f) of Article 6(1). It needs to take into account the needs that are addressed with reference to priority species and habitats within the Prioritized Action Framework as per Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC. The amount shall be used for the interventions described in Articles 28, 65, 67 and 68 point 4 (a) of this regulation and for leveraging support for Strategic Nature projects under the [LIFE Regulation] as per paragraph 7 of this article.
Amendment 4034 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. At least 50% of the total EAGF and EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annexes VII and IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental, climate- and animal welfare related objectives as in Article 6 (1) (d), (e), (f) and (i) of this Regulation and include only those measures under Articles 28, 65, 67 and 68 4(a). The percentage referred in this paragraph must include a minimum spending for each budget allocated to interventions described in Articles 28, 65, 67 and 68 point 4(a) of this regulation and be devoted for independent and scientific evaluation of the interventions’ effectiveness in achieving specific environmental-and climate-related objectives set out in Article 6 (1) points (d), (e) and (f) of this Regulation.
Amendment 4038 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 86 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The indicative financial support for the eco-schemes referred to in Subsection 4 of Chapter II of Title III, shall be at least 50% of the amounts set out in Annex VII.
Amendment 4041 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 86 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
A maximum 45% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX may be used to finance the actions of technical assistance at the initiative of the Member States referred to in Article 112.
Amendment 4095 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 86 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 4146 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 1
Article 87 – paragraph 1
1. On the basis of the information provided by Member States the Commission shall evaluate the contribution of the policy to the climate change objectives using calculations and the information of the Member States as well as a simple and common methodology.
Amendment 4153 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The contribution to the expenditure target shall be calculated and in exceptional cases estimated through the application of specific weightings differentiated on the basis whether the support makes a significant or a moderate contribution towards climate change objectives. These calculations and weighting shall be as follows:
Amendment 4156 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) 4020 % for the expenditure under the Basic Income Support for Sustainability and the Complementary Income Support referred to in Title III, Chapter II, section II, subsections 2 and 3;, Member States shall submit calculations showing the amount of emission savings or reductions achieved with this expenditure.
Amendment 4171 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 4100% for expenditure for natural or other area-specific constraints referred to in Article 66.
Amendment 4172 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 87 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) 420% for expenditure for natural or other area-specific constraints referred to in Article 66.
Amendment 4198 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 4208 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) up to 15 percentage points provided that Member States use the corresponding increase for EAFRD financed interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climat, climate- and animal welfare-related objectives referred to in points (d), (e), (f) and (fi) of Article 6(1);
Amendment 4214 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 90 – paragraph 3
Article 90 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may, in 2023, review their decisions referred to in paragraph 1 in the following years as part of a request for amendment of their CAP Strategic Plans, referred to in Article 107.
Amendment 4226 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 2
Article 91 – paragraph 2
Based on the SWOT analysis referred to in Article 103(2) and an assessment of needs referred to in Article 96, Member State shall establish in the CAP Strategic Plans an intervention strategy as referred to in Article 97 in which quantitative targets and milestones shall be set to achieve the specific objectives set out to in Article 6. The targets shall be defined using a common set of result and impact indicators set out in Annex I.
Amendment 4230 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 – paragraph 4
Article 91 – paragraph 4
Each CAP Strategic Plan shall cover the period from 1 January 20212 to 31 December 2027.
Amendment 4241 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 – paragraph 1
Article 92 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall aim to make, through their CAP Strategic Plans and in particular through the elements of the intervention strategy referred to in point (a) of Article 97(2), a greater overall contributionshare of the budget allocated to the achievement of the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) in comparison to the overall contribution madeshare of the budget allocated to the achievement of the objective laid down in point (b) of the first subparagraph of Article 110(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 through support under the EAGF and the EAFRD in the period 2014 to 2020. Member States shall compare the share of the budget allocated to each of the interventions as follows: (a). Interventions described in Article 28 of this regulation with Article 43 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 (b). Interventions described in Articles 65, 67 and 68 point 4 (a) of this regulation with Articles 17(d), 21 to 23, 25, and 34 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013. Payments for organic conversion and maintenance in the CAP Strategic Plans under Article 28 shall exceed the total payments made before 2021 under Rural Development measures, calculated as a yearly average using constant prices.
Amendment 4250 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 92 – paragraph 2
Article 92 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall explain in their CAP Strategic Plans, on the basis of available information, how they intend to achieve the greater overall contribution set out to in paragraph 1, including ensuring that their targets set on the basis of the impact indicators referred to in Article 91(1) represent an improvement on the current situation. That explanation shall be based on relevant information such as the elements referred to in points (a) to (f) of Article 95(1) and in point (a) and (b) of Article 95(2).
Amendment 4273 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 2
2. The body of the Member State responsible for drawing up the CAP Strategic Plan shall ensure that the competent authorities for the environment and climate are effectivefully involved in the preparation of the environmental and climate aspects of the planPlan and are jointly responsible with regards to the environmental and climate aspects of the plan, especially in the setting of environmental targets based on the result and impact indicators and Articles 28, 65, 66 and 67.
Amendment 4278 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) relevant public authorities including environmental authorities;
Amendment 4282 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) environmental, economic and social partners, including scientists;
Amendment 4286 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society and wherenon- economic interests of civil society, especially environmental NGOs, and relevant bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 4290 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 94 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Each of the partners from point (b) shall be represented in an equal proportion, and a balanced representation between points (b) and (c) shall be ensured. Member States shall involve those partners inthroughout the preparation and implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans, including through participation in monitoring committees in accordance with Article 111. The organisation and implementation of the partnership shall be carried out in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/201438.
Amendment 4326 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 96 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) an analysis of Member States' self- sufficiency with agricultural products;
Amendment 4350 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 97 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) targets for each relevant common and, where relevant,common CAP Strategic Plan specific result and impact indicators and related milestones. The value of these targets shall be justified in view of the assessment of needs referred to in Article 96. As regards the specific objectives set out in points (d), (e), and (f) of Article 6(1), targets shall be derived from the elements of explanation given in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 of this Article;
Amendment 4361 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) an explanation of how the environment and climate architecture of the CAP Strategic Plan is meant to contribute to already established long-term national targets and plans set out in or deriving from the legislative instruments referred to in Annex XI;. This includes an assessment of the contribution of the CAP strategic plan to the implementation of the Prioritized Action Framework established in Accordance with Article 8 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC.
Amendment 4426 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 102 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 102 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a description of the strategyies for the development of digital technologies in agriculture and rural areas, Smart Villages, and for the use of these technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the CAP Strategic Plan interventions.
Amendment 4430 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 103 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) essential qualitative and quantitative information on the state of the impact indicators for the year 2019 in Annex I.
Amendment 4468 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall assess the proposed CAP Strategic Plans on the basis of the completeness of the plans, the consistency and coherence with the general principles of Union law, with this Regulation and the provisions adopted pursuant to it and with the Horizontal Regulation, their effective contribution to the specific objectives set out in Article 6(1), the impact on the proper functioning of the internal market and distortion of competition, the level of administrative burden on beneficiaries and administration and how input from competent authorities and other stakeholders, as per Article 94, was included. The assessment shall address, in particular, the adequacy of the strategy of the CAP Strategic Plan, including the quality of the evidence used, the corresponding specific objectives, targets, interventions and the allocation of budgetary resources to meet the specific CAP Strategic Plan objectives through the proposed set of interventions on the basis of the SWOT analysis and the ex-ante evaluation.
Amendment 4500 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 106 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 4520 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 106 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 106 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. After the approval of the CAP Strategic Plan, within six weeks, the Commission shall transmit it to the European Parliament and to the Council, translated in all official languages of the European Union.
Amendment 4552 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 107 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 107 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. After the approval of amendments to the CAP Strategic Plan, within six weeks, the Commission shall transmit it to the European Parliament and to the Council, translated in all official languages of the European Union.
Amendment 4591 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 110 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 110 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts adopt implementing accordance with Article 138,ts supplementing this Regulation with detailed rules on the application of the information, publicity and visibility requirements referred to in points (j) and (k) of paragraph 2.
Amendment 4611 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 111 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Member State shall decide the composition of the Monitoring Committee, with due regard for the prevention of conflicts of interest, and shall ensure a balanced representation of the relevant public authorities and intermediate bodies and of representatives of the partners referred to in Article 94(3) that are relevant for the implementation of all objectives of Article 6(1).
Amendment 4682 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 1
Article 115 – paragraph 1
1. Member StatesA performance framework shall be establish a performance frameworked under the shared responsibility of the Member States and the Commission, which shall allow reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the CAP Strategic Plan during its implementation.
Amendment 4693 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 115 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 4810 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123
Article 123
Amendment 4815 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 123
Article 123
Amendment 4837 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 124
Article 124
Attribution of the performance bonus 1. of the year 2026, the performance bonus withheld from a Member State’s allocation following the second paragraph of Article 123 shall be attributed to this Member State if the result indicators applirticle 124 deleted Based ton the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) in its CAP Strategic Plan have achieved at least 90% of their target value for the year 2025. 2. months of the receipt of the annual performance report in the year 2026 adopt an implementing act without applyrformance review The Commission shall withing the Committee procedure referred to in Article 139 to decide for each Member State whether the respective CAP Strategic Plans have achieved the target values referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 3. in paragraph 1 are achieved, the amount of the performance bonus shall be granted by the Commission to the Member States concerned and considered to be definitely allocated to financial year 2027 on the basis of the decision referred to in paragraph 2. 4. in paragraph 1 are not achieved, the commitments for financial year 2027 relating to the amount of the performance bonus of the Member States concerned shall not be granted by the Commission. 5. bonus, the Commission may take into consideration cases of force majeure and serious socio-economic crises impeding the achievement of the relevant milestones. 6. implementing acts laying down the detailed arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to Member States. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 139(2).wo Where the target values referred to Where the target values referred to When attributing the performance The Commission shall adopt
Amendment 4838 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 124
Article 124
Attribution of the performance bonus 1. of the year 2026, the performance bonus withheld from a Member State’s allocation following the second paragraph of Article 123 shall be attributed to this Member State if the result indicators applied to the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) in its CAP Strategic Plan have achieved at least 90% of their target value for the year 2025. 2. months of the receipt of the annual performance report in the year 2026 adopt an implementing act without applying the Committee procedure referred to in Article 139 to decide for each Member State whether the respective CAP Strategic Plans have achieved the target values referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. 3. Where the target values referred to in paragraph 1 are achieved, the amount of the performance bonus shall be granted by the Commission to the Member States concerned and considered to be definitely allocated to financial year 2027 on the basis of the decision referred to in paragraph 2. 4. in paragraph 1 are not achieved, the commitments for financial year 2027 relating to the amount of the performance bonus of the Member States concerned shall not be granted by the Commission. 5. bonus, the Commission may take into consideration cases of force majeure and serious socio-economic crises impeding the achievement of the relevant milestones. 6. implementing acts laying down the detailed arrangements to ensure a consistent approach for determining the attribution of the performance bonus to Member States. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 139(2).rticle 124 deleted Based on the performance review The Commission shall within two Where the target values referred to When attributing the performance The Commission shall adopt
Amendment 4915 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 138 – paragraph 2
Article 138 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 4, 7, 12, 15, 23, 28, 32, 35, 36, 37, 41, 50,78, 81, 104 and 141 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of seven years from the date of 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 seven-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 457 900 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
Amendment 81 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity and
Amendment 83 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 1 352 000 000 000 for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
Amendment 85 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952 700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
Amendment 87 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
Amendment 89 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. At least 61 % of the budgetary resources allocated to projects supported by way of action grants under the sub- programme for Environment shall be dedicated to projects supporting the conservation of nature and biodiversity.
Amendment 106 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, adopt multiannual work programmes for the LIFE Programme. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 21a.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21a Committee procedure 1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee for the LIFE Programme for the Environment and Climate Action. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third subparagraph of Article 5(4) of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) It is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development also on rural and peri-urban areas of the Union in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges within these areas. The principles for selecting such areas where integrated actions for sustainable development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 10 % of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose.
Amendment 267 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) developing smart energy systems, grids and storage at local level, as well as supporting the development of energy cooperatives;
Amendment 321 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point i
(i) enhancing digital connectivity with particular attention to connectivity in rural areas;
Amendment 341 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv a (new)
(iv a) promoting rural mobility;
Amendment 423 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) supporting Smart Villages strategies in order to reduce the development gap between urban and rural areas;
Amendment 647 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 687 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF mayshall support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR].
Amendment 751 #
2018/0197(COD)
Article 10 a Sustainable development of rural areas 1. The ERDF shall support integrated territorial development based on territorial strategies in accordance with Article [23] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] focused on rural areas and within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of that Regulation. 2. At least 10% of the ERDF resources at national level under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, other than for technical assistance, shall be allocated to sustainable development of rural areas in the form of community-led local development, integrated territorial investments or another territorial tool under PO5. 3. The percentage allocated to sustainable development of rural areas under paragraph 2 shall be complied with throughout the entire programming period when ERDF allocations are transferred between priorities of a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review in accordance with Article [14] of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR]. 4. Where the ERDF allocation is reduced following a decommitment under Article [99] of Regulation (EU) No [new CPR], or due to financial corrections by the Commission in accordance with Article [98] of that Regulation, compliance with paragraph 2 shall not be re-assessed. 5. At least 50 % of the amount from paragraph 2 shall be allocated to Smart Villages Strategies in the form of community led local development, integrated territorial investment or another territorial tool under PO5.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments ('ITI'), community-led local development ('CLLD'), any other initiatives such as smart villages or any other territorial tool under policy objective "a Europe closer to citizens" supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.
Amendment 176 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The emphasis placed on digitisation and initiatives such as the Smart Villages allows linking up to the EU Digital Agenda. In order to concretely promote digitalisation and innovation, facilitate business development, social inclusion and employment in rural areas, as well as the development of smart and sustainable energy supply in rural areas, Member States should develop and implement the Smart Villages Strategies within their CAP Strategic Plans. In this relation, Member States should ensure the coherence between the Funds and other Union instruments.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments ('ITI'), community-led local development ('CLLD') or any other initiatives such as the Smart Villages and other territorial tools under policy objective "a Europe closer to citizens" supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.
Amendment 1119 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) a description of an integrated approach to address the identified development needs and the potential, taking into account strategies as set in the Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan of the Member State under Article 102 of Regulation (EU) (Strategic Plans Regulation) and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development as set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) (European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund Regulation);
Amendment 1161 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) carried out through integrated strategies in accordance with Article 26, taking particular account of the descriptions and strategies as set in the Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan of the Member State under Article 102 of Regulation (EU) (Strategic Plans Regulation);
Amendment 147 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that extended producer responsibility schemes or measures are established for all single- use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex placed on the Union market, in accordance with the provisions on extended producer responsibility in Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. To ensure the smooth transition for consumers, the producers of the single-use plastic products listed in Part E of the Annex shall contribute to the costs of the awareness raising measures, technological innovation and the clean-up of litter referred to in Article 10 regarding those products.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 177 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Directive by … [sixfour years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. This evaluation shall include an assessment of the technological developments and the trends of the materials used in the products. This should include a direct and indirect environmental life cycle analysis of these materials and the resulting alternatives. It shall review the alternative materials are on the market and evaluate their environmental impact compared to single use plastic materials. The evaluation shall be based on the information available in accordance with Article 13. Member States shall provide the Commission with any additional information necessary for the purposes of the evaluation and the preparation of the report referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 185 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – indent 1
Annex I – part A – indent 1
— Food containers, i.e. receptacles such as boxes, with or without a cover, used to contain food that is intended for immediate consumption from the receptacle either on-the-spot or take-away without any further preparation, such as food containers used for fast food, except beverage containers, plates and packets and wrappers containing food, and where no safe alternative exists that provides the same function; and the same or improved environmental impact over its lifecycle assessment.
Amendment 1 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the common agricultural policy (CAP), one of the most integrated policies, plays a crucial role in delivering key EU objectives such as food security; points out that the rules with which farmers must comply governing food, health and environmental protection have increased, while the relative share of agriculture in the EU budget keeps declining; underlines the need to support farmers' transition towards environmentally friendly farming practices and to valorise the delivery of environmental goods;
Amendment 20 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its call for the CAP budget to be maintained in the 2021-2027 MFF at least at the level of the 2014-2020 budget for the EU-27 in real terms, given the fundamental role of this policyand added value of this policy; stresses the need to increase funding in line with responses to the various cyclical crises in sensitive sectors ; reaffirms its view that agriculture must not suffer any financial disadvantage as a result of political decisions such as political conflicts with trading partners, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU or the funding of new European policies ;
Amendment 40 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Disagrees with the Commission’s proposal for the next MFF, which would entail substantial cuts to the CAP; highlights the fact that the extent of the cuts varies according to the parameters used for the comparison; disagrees with the Commission’s approach of providing two calculation methods for the MFF (current vs constant); recalls that the funding level must be maintained in constant prices
Amendment 53 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the importance of direct payments as well as second-pillar funds for farmers; deplores in particular rural populations ; strongly opposes the severe cuts envisaged for the second pillar of the CAP, which makes a significant contribution to investment and employment in rural areasbrings a vital contribution to employment, investment, accessibility and territorial attractiveness in rural areas; calls for the rural development funding level to be restored to that of the 2014-2020 funding period ; stresses that it cannot be taken for granted that national co-funding will fill the budget gap;
Amendment 65 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point a (new)
(a) Reiterates that the overall EARDF and EAGF total for the coming period should be 382,855,000,000 in constant prices to correspond to 2014-2020
Amendment 66 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point b (new)
Paragraph 4 – point b (new)
(b) Stresses that the expectation that 40% of CAP will be spent on climate action can only be achieved if the funds for environmental and climate schemes are not subject to the reduction of payments (cap) outlined in Article 15 of the proposal establishing rules on strategic plans to be drawn up by Member States under the CAP;
Amendment 82 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines the need to have a legally binding and compulsory MFF mid-term review;
Amendment 158 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The enforcement authorities of the Member States should have the necessary powers that enable them to effectively gaperform their any factual information by way of information requestduties. They should have the power to order the termination of a prohibited practice, where applicable. The existence of a deterrent, such as the power to impose finespenalties, including fines or any other sanction and the publication of investigation results, can encourage behavioural change and pre-litigation solutions between the parties and should therefore be part of the powers of the enforcement authorities. The Commission and the enforcement authoriIt is necessary to establish a Union Enforcement Network (‘the Network’), hosted by the Commission, aimed at coordinating and facilitating the exchange of information and best practices of theconcerning Member States should cooperate closelnational legislation and experience of enforcement in a coordinated and systematic way so as to ensure a common approach with respect to the application of the rules set out in this Directive. In particular, the enforcement authorities should provide each other mutual assistance, for example by sharing information and assisting in investigations which have aThe Network should also help improving the common understanding on which specific types of business practice should be considered UTPs and to better address potential cross-border dimensionUTPs.
Amendment 168 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To facilitate effective enforcement, the Commission should help organise meetings between the enforcement authorities of the Member Statesing the meetings of the Network where best practices can be exchanged and relevant information can be shared. The Commission should establish and manage a website to facilitate those exchanges.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. This Directive applies to certain unfair trading practices which occur in relation to the sales of food products by a supplier that is a small and medium-sized enterprise to a buyer that is not a small and medium-sized enterpriseto all types of operator along the food supply chain, in any of the following circumstances: a) One of the operators is a small and medium-sized enterprise and the other is not; b) One of the operators has primary agricultural, livestock, fishery or forestry producer status, or is a group having such status, and the other does not; c) One of the operators is economically dependent on the other operator, meaning that the total sum for which the supplier invoiced the buyer accounts for at least 30 % of the supplier turnover during the previous year.
Amendment 219 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. This Directive shall not apply to product deliveries made to agricultural cooperatives and other associated entities by their members, provided that they are compulsory according to their organization's rules.
Amendment 220 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Directive shall apply to supplyfood agreements concluded after the date of applicability of the provisions transposing this Directive referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 12(1).
Amendment 222 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
(-a) “unfair trading practice” means any practice which grossly deviates from good commercial conduct, is contrary to good faith and fair practice and is unilaterally imposed by one trading partner upon another, occurring when an enterprise: - submits or attempts to subject a trading partner to obligations that create a significant imbalance in the rights and obligations of the parties before, during or after the performance of the contract; - obtains or attempts to obtain, under threat of total or partial termination of contractual relations, manifestly unreasonable conditions concerning prices, payment terms, terms of sale or services not covered by the purchase obligations and sales.
Amendment 242 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “supplier” means any agricultural producer or any natural or legal person, irrespective of their place of establishmentestablished in the UE, who sells food products. The term “supplier” may include a group of such agricultural producers or such natural and legal persons, including producer organisations and associations of producer organisations or agricultural cooperatives;
Amendment 252 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) "situation of economic dependence" occurs when the termination of commercial relations between the buyer and the supplier may jeopardize the continued pursuit of the latter's activity and where the supplier does not have an alternative solution to the commercial relations in question which can be implemented within a reasonable time. This is presumed to be the case when the buyer accounts for at least 20% of the supplier’s turnover;
Amendment 253 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) "economic dependence" occurs when, in a relationship between supplier and buyer, the total sum for which the supplier invoiced the buyer accounts for at least 30 % of turnover during the previous year;
Amendment 257 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b b (new)
(b b) “food procurement contract” means a contract in which one party commits to provide the other party with food or food products and the aforementioned food inputs, for a certain price, whether this be an isolated sale or ongoing supply.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) “Resale at a loss” means the reselling or advertising of the resale below the actual purchase price. The actual purchase price is the net unit price shown on the purchase invoice, minus the amount of all other financial benefits granted by the supplier, plus turnover taxes, specific taxes relating to the purchase price and to the resale, as well as the price of transport.
Amendment 303 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph –1 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph –1 (new)
-1. Member States shall ensure that unfair commercial practices are prohibited. Member States shall ensure that the abusive exploitation by a purchaser or a group of buyers of the state of economic dependence in which a supplier finds itself is prohibited.
Amendment 324 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(d a) an operator sells food or food products below costs. This practice exists when the price applied to a food product is lower than the purchase price as per invoice, less the proportional part of the discounts included in the invoice, or the actual cost of production if the good was produced by the seller himself, plus the indirect taxes charged on the transaction.
Amendment 344 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a buyer cancels orders of perishable food products at such short notice that a supplier cannot reasonably be expected to find an alternative to commercialise or use these products; unless a mutual arrangement can be found by the parties;
Amendment 379 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) a buyer of agricultural products or food products refuses to enter into a written contract with a supplier or refuses to communicate to a supplier the general conditions of sale or does not provide them with sufficiently detailed or unambiguous information on the contractual terms and conditions of the purchase of agricultural or food products;
Amendment 397 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d b (new)
(db) The resale of agricultural or food products at a loss is prohibited, except when it concerns products whose expiry date expires two days after the date of sale.
Amendment 456 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure that unnaturally low transfer prices are prohibited. Production costs should be used as a basis for setting prices in contracts between a supplier and a buyer so that the transfer price cannot be lower than the supplier's production costs. Member States shall lay down the procedures for determining the production costs of agricultural products and food products.
Amendment 492 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a supplier pays for the marketing of agricultural or food products by the buyer, or the risk of losses arising from the marketing of agricultural or food products is transferred to the supplier.
Amendment 511 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. If a payment is requested by the buyer for the situations described in points (b), (c) and (d) of paragraph 2, the buyer shall, if requested by the supplier, provide the supplier with an estimate of the payments per unit or overall, whichever is appropriate, and insofar as the situations described in points (b) and (d) of paragraph 2 are concerned also an estimate of the costs and the basis for such estimateoverall payment through a general set of parameters, such as the price and the services provided.
Amendment 536 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. A supplierComplaints shall be address a complainted to the enforcement authority of the Member State in which the buyer suspected to have engaged in a prohibited trading practicesupplier is established.
Amendment 537 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. A supplien operator shall address a complaint to the enforcement authority of the Member State in which the buyeoperator suspected to have engaged in a prohibited trading practice is established.
Amendment 550 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The affected operator may also request the enforcement authority of its Member State to address the complaint to the enforcement authority of the Member State where the operator suspected of carrying out a prohibited commercial practice is established.
Amendment 554 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The enforcement authority, which receives the complaint, shall forward it to the competent enforcement authority of the State in which the buyer suspected of engaging in a prohibited business practice is established.
Amendment 557 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. When the buyer is not established in the Union, the competent authority shall have special powers to deal with the complaint and to penalize any infringements found.
Amendment 558 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. If the complainant is not established in the Union, they shall submit their complaint to the authority of the Member State in which the buyer is established.
Amendment 564 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Producer or supplier organisations or, associations of producer or supplier organisations whose member(s) or member(s) of their members consider(s) that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice, non-governmental and civil society organisations shall have the right to submit a complaint and may be a party in the proceedings.
Amendment 567 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Producer organisations or associations of producer organisations and professional agricultural organisations whose member(s) or member(s) of their members consider(s) that they are affected by a prohibited trading practice shall have the right to submit a complaint.
Amendment 573 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The enforcement authority shall ensure, if so requested by the complainant, the confidentiality of the identity of the complainant and any other information, in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests. The complainant shall identify such information in a possible request for confidentiality. Throughout the procedure, the authorities shall guarantee the anonymity of all the parties concerned, as well as the confidentiality of the process and of any sensitive information, while protecting the procedural rights of the defendant.
Amendment 585 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall ensure that their enforcement authority is properly equippedies have the necessary resources, including sufficient budgetary and other resources, expertise, procedures and other arrangements as well as a sufficient number of competent personnel at their disposal for the proper performance of their duties and shall confer on ithem the following powers:
Amendment 600 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to take a decision granting the supplier interim relief to put an end to the forbidden commercial practice, establishing an infringement of the prohibitions laid down in Article 3 and require the buyer to terminate the prohibited trading practice, and to annul the relevant clauses or illegal contracts. The authority may abstain from taking any such decision, if such decision would risk revealing the identity of a complainant or disclosing any other information in respect of which the complainant considers disclosure harmful to his interests, provided that the complainant has identified that information in accordance with Article 5(3);
Amendment 608 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to impose a pecuniary fine on the author of the infringement. The fine shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive taking into account the nature, duration and gravity of the infringement; repeated infringements by the same operator shall be taken into account when determining the sanction to be applied;
Amendment 615 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) to publish systematically its decisions relating to points (c) and (d);
Amendment 629 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
7 Cooperation between enforcement authoritiesUnion Enforcement Network
Amendment 630 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that enforcement authorities cooperate effectively with each other and provide each other mutual assistance in investigations that have a cross-border dimension1. A Union Enforcement Network (‘the Network’) is hereby established.
Amendment 633 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The enforcement authorities shall meet once per year to discuss the application of this Directivepurpose of the Network is to serve as a platform for structured cooperation between enforcement authorities onf the basis of the annual reports referred to in Article 9(1) and best practices in the area it covers. The Commission shall facilitate those meetingsMember States and the Commission and to streamline the practices of enforcement authorities within the Union.
Amendment 640 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 642 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7a Composition of the Union Enforcement Network 1. The Network shall be composed of one representative from each enforcement authority referred to in Article 4, two representatives from the Commission and their respective alternates. 2. The Network shall meet at regular intervals and, where necessary, at the duly justified request of the Commission or a Member State. 3. The Network shall involve all relevant stakeholders in a discussion of the application of the directive, with a view to facilitating dialogue and exchange of good practices and promoting a common approach.
Amendment 645 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7 b (new)
Article 7b Coordinated enforcement tasks 1. The Network shall have the following tasks: (a) to discuss the application of this Directive on the basis of the annual reports referred to in Article 9(1); (b) to facilitate the exchange of information on relevant topics including on the results of investigations referred to in Article 6(1)(a) and new cases of unfair trading practices; (c) to coordinate and facilitate the exchange information and best practices concerning Member States national legislation and experience of enforcement in a coordinated and systematic way in order to improve the common understanding on which specific types of business practice should be considered UTPs and to better address potential cross-border UTPs; (d) to examine any question as regards the application of this Directive and adopt guidelines and recommendations in order to encourage consistent application, including by creating a common methodology for defining and setting penalties; (e) to promote and facilitate collaboration with other relevant networks and groups, notably the Supply Chain Initiative. 2. The Commission shall have the following tasks: (a) to establish and manage a website that provides for the possibility of information exchange between the enforcement authorities and the Commission, in particular in relation to the annual meetings; (b) to facilitate the organisation of common training programmes and exchanges of personnel between enforcement authorities, and where appropriate, with the enforcement authorities of third countries; (c) to organise the meetings of the Network referred to in Article 7a(2); (d) to facilitate technical or scientific expertise for the purpose of implementing enforcement administrative cooperation.
Amendment 651 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may provide for rules designed to combat unfair trading practices going beyond those set out in Articles 1, 3, 5, 6 and 7, provided that such national rules are compatible with the rules on the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 659 #
2018/0082(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. By 15 March of each year, Member States shall send to the Commission a report on the implementation of the Directive focusing in particular on unfair trading practices in business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain. That report shall contain, in particular, all relevant data on the application and enforcement of the rules under this Directive in the Member State concerned in the previous year. Member State authorities shall ensure dialogue with all relevant stakeholders, including consumers’ organisations, on the functioning of the supply chain in their territory and the effectiveness of their actions in meeting the objectives of this Directive.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0005(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2006/112/EC
Article 98 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 98 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Reduced rates and exemptions applied pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 shall only benefit the final consumer and shall be applied to pursue, in a consistent manner, an objective of general interest. Priority shall be given to goods or services having positive social and / or environmental effects, including cases where the production and retail of such goods or services has positive social and / or environmental effects.
Amendment 4 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that owing to the low cost of agricultural production stemming from its large-scale holdings and well suited natural and weather conditions, Australia has a very competitive, export- focused agricultural sector and points out that it continuously seeks to create sale areas for its products on international markets; emphasises, therefore, that securing increased access to the vast EU market throughis of keen interest to Australian agricultural exporters and that the removal or lowering of EU tariff and non- tariff barriers in the sector will undoubtedly be a priority for Australia as part of the proposed negotiations;
Amendment 34 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Wishes to draw attention to the extremely sensitive nature of some sectors of the European farming industry, such as beef and veal, sheepmeat, sugar, cereals and dairy products; points out that those sectors have recently experienced major crises, as a consequence of surplus production and price volatility, and that special emergency support schemes have had to be adopted by the EU institutions to make it possible for the affected farmers to manage crises of that kind; takes the view that a further opening-up of the EU market in these sectors could seriously disrupt them and have disastrous consequences for European producers;
Amendment 43 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the EU must refrain from making any sort of commitment concerning the most sensitive agricultural products, such as beef and veal and sheepmeat and special sugars, for example, and should leave those products out of the negotiations;
Amendment 68 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the cumulative impact of the concessions that the EU has made in the agricultural sector, in both multilateral and bilateral agreements, and; calls for this impact to be taken into account when assessing what concessions could be offered to Australia, therefore, for the evaluation of all EU agricultural concessions that are a part of the proposed negotiations by taking into full consideration the concessions already agreed by the WTO (e.g. hormone-treated beef compensation) and by Canada (CETA) and those which could be agreed upon shortly with Mercosur, Mexico, New Zealand and the United States (if the TTIP discussions recommence);
Amendment 78 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that, following Brexit, all tariff quotas which might be granted to Australia will apply to a smaller EU market consisting of 27 Member States and 443 million consumers; points out that Brexit will inevitably affect the economic impact of such quotas, particularly in sectors in which the UK represents a significant amount of consumption and/or imports; emphasises that from now on the EU will have to take careful account of Brexit when deciding what concessions it can offer;
Amendment 101 #
2017/9999(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to carry out without delay an analysis on the impact of a potential EU-Australia agreement which details the effects by sector and country, including the outermost regions and overseas countries and territories, so that it is possible to evaluate fully the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a trade agreement for all European producers; calls on the Commission to include the consequences of the UK leaving the EU in the study, focussing in particular on the existing quotas;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes that the Commission adopted a long-term strategy to turn challenges into opportunities in mobility and transport to be able to deliver smart, socially fair and competitive mobility by 2025; acknowledges that the new societal, technological and economic changes have impacts on the transport and mobility system as a whole, especially in rural areas.
Amendment 7 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls the Commission to introduce a cross- sectoral approach in the post 2020 legislative period to ensure the smooth implementation of an integrated, transport- and mobility related smart villages approach;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Welcomes that the Commission and the Member States would seek to boost the potential of cities as hubs for sustainable, inclusive growth and innovation, taking account of their wider rural communities; recalls that rural areas and settlements need a special attention and integrated efforts to develop smart villages; calls for a fair playing field for special technological improvements for rural hubs and grids;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines that the fundamental modernisation, the socially fair transition towards clean energy and the digitalisation of European mobility and transport need to take into account the specificities of the rural areas;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Notes that the future mobility and transport strategies - in view of the new solutions in the sharing and collaborative economy - need to recognise the investment potential in rural areas;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Notes that that the lessons of the previous- and ongoing projects - such as the Transport Work Programme, the Connecting Europe Facility and the SMARTA-, deliver elements for smart villages, including more efficient and smarter door-to-door logistics, innovative concepts towards mobility as a service, smart next generation transport infrastructure, connected and automated transport and smart urban mobility (transport to / from cities).
Amendment 42 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports the increased use of digital technologies in the implementation of the ‘polluter pays’ principle, - such as the electronic tollCall which is based on environmental performances of vehicles, eTolling and eTicketing-, which are reducing long distance routes through connectivity of mode of transportation;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2257(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Encourages the use of digital platforms that increase rural mobility, provide access to telemedicine, e-health, P2C platforms, e-learning and many other services which are the base for a life-quality increase, as well as cleaner and healthier environment;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health issue that requires commitment and willingness of the Member States to cooperate within the EU and at the international level and a proactive, coordinated action; underlines the importance of taking a holistic approach to tackling AMR through the one-health approach, by ensuring coherence and coordination between human health, animal health and the environment;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls upon the Commission to support Member States in the development, assessment and implementation of national action plans against AMR, namely in what regards monitoring and surveillance systems and adequate support and incentive, taking into account the differences in reality among Member States;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take an ambitious approach to ensuring that the targets set out in their respective Action Plans are fully and effectively achieved, and to strictly monitorAction Plans, containing measurable (clearly defined quantitative or qualitative) goals, benchmarks and effective measures to achieve these goals, are effectively implemented, and theat results thatstrictly monitored have been achieved;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for legislative solutions that will assist farmers in reducing the need for the use of antibiotics in livestock farming, with the aim of prudent and responsible use of antimicrobialand consequently to reduce their use in livestock farming, reinforcing the obligation for a prudent and responsible use of these veterinary medicinal products; insists that such legislative solutions must address the prophylactic and metaphylactic use and the use in animals of antimicrobials that are of critical importance to human health;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2254(INI)
4. Calls for further research and development into new antimicrobials and encourages alternatives to be investigated, including the development of more sustainable farming systems based on less intensive farming models, underlying the need for incentives for EU and global coordination and cooperation on research programmes in order to stimulate the development of new antimicrobials, alternative therapies and (rapid) diagnostics;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the prevention and control of infections in animals are key to tackling AMR in agriculture and therefore disease prevention must be the first step for legislation tackling AMR in agriculture, both to, via ensureing a high standard of animal welfare and, among others, and thus reduceing the need to resort to antibiotics; emphasises that the prescription-only status for antibiotics and the accountability of professionals in the various sectors, as well as the cooperation between the veterinarian and the livestock farmers, are key factors for success; believes that antibiotics should never be used as compensation for poor hygiene or inadequate animal husbandry;
Amendment 97 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the crucial role of education and training programmes in raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance and the prudent use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine for farmers and, veterinarians, professionals, and all those involved in livestock farming;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 121 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that more cooperation between Member States, the Commission and the pharmaceutical industry is crucial in order to keep existing effective antimicrobials used in human and veterinary medicine on the market, explore alternative solutions to ensure availability of these antimicrobials on the market and promote its responsible use as well as preventive measures;
Amendment 141 #
2017/2254(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that awareness of the issue should be raised at the highest political level, involving all Heads of State and all relevant UN and international organizations and aim for compromises and ambitious outcomes; emphasises that international cooperation involving sharing information, knowledge and best practices in tackling AMR is crucial in the context of the one- health approach for the benefit of human and animal health globally.;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas one of the biggest and complex issue in the EU is the improvement of the situation of rural areas, which might be tackled by smart approach;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that rural areas are not only where farmers are working and food is grown, but there are millions of Europeans living in there in communities with less and less possibilities;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2208(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the full implementation of innovative projects, such as the 'smart villages' initiative heavily rely on the expanded connectivity along with education;urges further steps to stop the depopulation of the rural areas, to boost family farming, to promote better environmental management, social inclusion, poverty reduction and job creation with smart approach;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to its resolution of 19 Janthe report of the European Parliament (A8-0001/2017) on the 14 February 20167 on the Annual rReport on EU Competition Policy (2014)4 and its resolution of 10 March 2015 on the Annual Report on EU Competition Policy (2013)5 , _________________ 4 5and the reports of the previous years, Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0004. Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0051.
Amendment 6 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the EU farming sector is mainly composed of small family-run farms, which have a low resilience to shocks and market changes;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the agricultural markets are characterised by increased volatility of agricultural prices and are experiencing an unprecedented crisis, accentuated by the weak position of farmers within the food supply chain;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas a clear, coherent and workable regulatory environment in terms of adaptation of competition policy to agricultural specificities can contribute to strengthening farmers’ position within the food supply chain by tackling power imbalances between operators, increasing market efficiency and ensuring legal certainty and a level playing field within the single market;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas the competition policy can not resolve unfair trading practices (UTPs) alone in the food supply chain, the coherence with other policies is needed;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the agricultural production sector is vulnerable due to the imbalances in the food supply chain; the imbalances arise partly from the difference between the economic size of farms and the other players of the chain;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the agricultural component of the Omnibus regulation is a significant step for the CAP, which is offering important improvements in competition policy;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas EU competition policy is an essential instrument for a properly functioning internal market in the Union. The competition policy helps us to prevent the over-concentration of economic and financial power and is also a key tool for lower prices, better-quality products and services and greater choice for consumers;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the Agricultural Markets Task Force (“AMTF”) conclusions must be taken into account, where applicable, with regard to future discussions and measures to be taken, as it was established with a view to improving the position of farmers in the food supply chain; the AMTF urged the Commission to take concrete initiatives to end the current contradictions over the limits of operability posed by competition rules over the mission of producers’ organisations (POs), association of producers’ organisations (APOs), and other forms of cooperation between producers in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the collective activities of producer organisations and their associations (including production planning and the negotiation of sales and of the terms of contracts) are necessary to achieve the CAP objectives as defined in Article 39 TFEU and should therefore benefit, in principle, from a presumption of compatibility with Article 101 TFEU; notes that the current derogations are not used to their full extent and that the lack of clarity of those derogations, the difficulties in implementation and the lack of uniform application by national competition authorities do not give farmers and their organisations enough legal certainty;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of directiveslegislation linked to the completion of the single market, particularly in the taxation, energy and, transport and digital sectors, and to enhance the enforcement of EU competition rules in order to avoid uneven application thereof in the Member States;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to improve available tools by ensuring that competition policy takes better account of the specificities of the agricultural sector and by appropriately clarifying the scope of the general derogation for agriculture;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls that Article 42 TFEU gives special status to the agricultural sector as regards competition law, affirmed during the last reform of the CAP by allowing a series of derogations and exemptions from the provisions of Article 101 TFEU; considers that the current crisis in the farming sector is worsening the already weak positions of farmers within the food supply chain;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls on the Commission to adopt a more extensive approach in defining a ‘dominant position’ and the abuse of such a position by an agricultural undertaking or a number of such undertakings linked by a horizontal agreement, taking into consideration the degree of concentration and the constraints resulting from the negotiating strength of the input, processing and retail sectors;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, in general, competition policy only defends consumers’ interests, but does not take account of agricultural producers’ specific interests and difficulties; believes that the sectoral aspect is indispensable in competition policy when it comes to agriculture; notes that the CAP aims to ensure a fair standard of living for the agricultural community in the face of constant economic- and climate related hazards;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines again that corruption in public procurement has serious market-distorting effects on European competitiveness; reiterates that public procurement is one of the government activities most vulnerable to corruption; highlights that in certain Member States, EU-funded procurement carries higher corruption risks than nationally funded procurement; calls on the Commission to continue its effort to prevent the misuse of EU funds and stimulate accountability in public procurement; also welcomes the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that competition policy must attach the same importance to defending the interests of agricultural producers as it does to defending consumers’ interests, by ensuring that the conditions for competition and for access to the internal market are fair in order to foster investment, employment, innovation, viability of agricultural businesses and balanced development of rural areas in the EU;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Expects the Commission to take into account the primacy of CAP objectives over competition policy; notes the importance of the European Court of Justice’s statement on a more flexible, clear and predictable applications of competition rules to producers and producers' organisations;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that if our agricultural sector is at risk, all citizens are affected the potential damage to essential food supplies; further points out that a market- oriented CAP needs to provide support to farmers and grant additional time-limited and general exemptions from competition rules;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Insists that the concept of ‘fair price’ should not be regarded as the lowest price possible for the consumer, but instead must be reasonable and allow fair remuneration of each party within the food supply chain;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that the disparity caused by the different economic size of farm businesses in terms of market power should be taken into account whenever competition rules are enforced by the Commission and by national competition authorities;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Amendment 57 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that farmers in all sectors of production should be guaranteed the right to collective bargaining, including the right to agree on minimum prices; believes that farmers should fully engage with and be equipped with the means to exploit the potential of producer organisations, including producer cooperatives, their associations and inter-branch bodies; calls on the Commission to encourage such collective self-help tools to grow in competencies and efficiencies by clarifying and simplifying the rules applicable to them in order to strengthen their negotiating capacity and their competitiveness, while safeguarding the principles set out in Article 39 TFEU;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Maintains that the Commission as guardian of EU competition rules, and national competition authorities should be more lenient in applying article 101 TFEU to the agreements, practices and coordination conducts carried out by POs, APOs, agricultural cooperatives and consortiums between producers, especially with regard to the fundamental objective of ensuring available and reasonably priced food supplies in line with Article 39 TFEU;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that while the speed of investigations has to be balanced with the need to adequately preserve the rights of defence, clearindicative time frames would help the antitrust authorities to make more efficient use of their resources;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Encourages the EU institutions to grant agri-cooperatives and other types of POs clear derogations from competition law to improve farmers’ income and their share in the value chain;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls for more clarity for POs and APOs with regard to the application of competition rules by issuing appropriate guidelines specifically on the “safe harbour market shares” under which the exemptions or derogations from competition rules already exist; calls for the guidelines already published by the Commission for the olive oil, arable crops and beef and veal meat sectors to be extended also to other sectors, widened in scope and improved both in clarity and effectiveness;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 75 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to fully take into account the effect of possible market distortions resulting from trade agreements with third countries on agricultural producers in Europe, given their delicate financial situation and their fundamental role in our society;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Believes a substantial rebalancing of power within the EU food chain by extending the 2010 milk package to all agricultural sectors is a must; through this and other tools, farmers and producers’ organisations should have more freedom to plan production, the right to collective bargaining and the negotiation of sales and of the terms of contracts that set prices and volumes clearly;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the Commission proposal for a “Directive to empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market”; considers that effective tools to tackle distortions of competition are crucial for the functioning of the internal single market, and that it is imperative to ensure that consumers and businesses can rely on the consistent application of EU competition rules throughout the Union; underlines that EU legislation should be equally enforced in all Member States; considers that the proposal is an important step in the right direction as it addresses the most problematic and divergent areas in EU competition law across Member States, namely the independence of national competition authorities, powers of investigation, the setting of fines, and leniency;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Amendment 78 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Reiterates that the removal of obstacles present on national level significantly contributes to the effective and efficient enforcement of EU competition law; stresses that the independence of NCAs is especially important in maintaining the focus of competition law;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Underlines that there is “regulatory contradiction” regarding the respective scopes of application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets, on the one side, and competition rules, on the other side, especially with regard to the practices of producer organisations and association of producer organisations carry out in favour of their members;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates the need for the progressive development of the EU competition framework and to include in the monitoring of the European food supply chain, the evolutions in the position of primary producers and the Sustainability Assessment of Food and Agriculture systems (SAFA) indicators.Sustainability Assessment of Food and Agriculture systems (SAFA) indicators of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), including indicators under the headings of Fair Pricing and Transparent Contracts (S.2.1.1) and Rights of Suppliers (S.2.2.1);
Amendment 82 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the Commission should verify that national competition authorities (NCAs) are sufficiently equipped in terms of financial and human resources as well as that the election or nomination of the leadership is transparent and not politically influenced in order to be able to guarantee their independence, and that it should submit an annual report to Parliament regarding this key point;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Acknowledges that, so far, competition law has not been applied to tackle unfair trading practices in the food chain either at the European, nor at the national level; notes that specific national rules have been implemented in this respect, but they have not proved fully effective in addressing the endemic problem of unfair trading practices and imbalance of power in the food supply chain; calls on the Commission to publish and approve without delay the announced EU legislative proposal on unfair trading practices provide a harmonized legal framework which will better protect producers and farmers from unfair trading practices, and ensure further consolidation of the internal market.
Amendment 87 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the strong emphasis on the independence of national competition authorities as an essential tool and prerequisite in ensuring that such authorities become effective enforcers of EU law, reiterates that the removal of obstacles present on national level significantly contributes to the attainment of this objective, stresses that the independence of NCAs is especially important in maintaining the focus of competition law and its enforcement;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls for the establishment of a European observatory for food and agricultural prices at origin and at destination; draws attention to the Spanish origin-destination price index IPOD as a possible model for monitoring potential abuses by retailers of farmers and consumers;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Considers that the emphasis on budgetary independence should be strengthened to ensure that NCAs have complete independence in the conduct of their activities, which would ensure more efficient and effective conduct of cases;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls for binding action in the food supply chain against retailers harming farmers and consumers.
Amendment 103 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates that all market players should pay their fair share of tax in the country where profits are generated; welcomes the Commission’s in-depth investigations into anti-competitive practices such as selective tax advantages and, excess profit ruling systems and aggressive tax planning; stresses that the reduction of tax fraud and tax avoidance is fundamental in order to consolidate sound public budgets and to ensure fair competition across the single market;
Amendment 110 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Underlines that corporate tax base harmonisation is a key element in eliminating distortion of competition and will contribute to the fight against opaque tax agreements between some multinationals and Member States;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Calls for a European minimum corporate tax rate in order to stop tax competition and a race to the bottom between Member States leading to unfair competition and which often benefits transnational groups only;
Amendment 161 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises the crucial role of competition policy in the further development of the Digital Single Market;
Amendment 162 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Reiterates that traditional market models of competition policy may not always be suitable for the digital market, as platform-based business models, multi- sided markets; calls on greater attention to be focused on the new business models used by digital companies;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Supports the finding of the Commission’s “Sector inquiry into e- commerce” that cross-border e-commerce can contribute to the further integration of the single market, has competitive advantages for businesses and increase consumer choice, but geo-blocking measures constitute a significant impediment to this. Reiterates that this may be found to be contrary to Article 101 in certain circumstances, welcomes the Commission’s commitment to target enforcement of EU competition rules which emerged or became more widespread as a result of the emergence and growing significance of the digital economy, and its aim to broaden dialogue with national competition authorities in order to ensure consistent application of EU competition rules with regards to e- commerce practices;
Amendment 168 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Reiterates that competition in the internet search and telecommunications sectors is essential to driving innovation and investment in networks and the digital economy, and encourages affordable prices and choice of services for consumers;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Asks for enhanced vigilance regarding fair competition in the single market digital sector; underlines in particular issues of unfair competition conditions imposed by certain dominant on-line platforms on suppliers;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Google implements this remedy effectively and promptly so as to prevent further abuse of a dominant position; believes that the greatest danger now would be if the Commission were to settle for a partially effective remedy, failing to truly restore the level playing field required for competition and innovation to thrive;
Amendment 187 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission again to intervene in the other sectors, such as travel search and local search, where Google is allegedly abusing its dominance;
Amendment 198 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor Google’s practices following the AdSense investigation; notes that Google is accused of reducing consumer choice by preventing third-party websites from sourcing search ads from Google’s competitors, and that these practices have allowed Google to protect its dominant position in online search advertising, at the expense of existing and potential competitors whom have been prevented from entering and growing in this area;
Amendment 211 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses the importance of granting the same rights to all air carriers when flying to or from the EU; acknowledges that this is not always the case for EU airlines operating outside the EU which are subject to unfair practices affecting competition; regards investment in EU airlines crucial to growth in a competitive environment;
Amendment 212 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Welcomes the Commission's continued efforts regarding investigations into the aviation industry and calls on the Commission to tackle anti-competitive practices undermining consumer protection legislation;
Amendment 217 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Asks the Commission to apply State aid rules strictly and uniformly to European airlines such as Alitalia and Air Berlin; believes that restructuring aid is one of the most distortive forms and that the same rules should be applied to national and low-cost carriers;
Amendment 231 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes the revision of Regulation (EC) No 868/2004 on safeguarding fair competition between EU air carriers and third country air carriers, aimed at ensuring reciprocity and eliminating unfair practices, including alleged State aid to airlines from certain third countries; believes that transparency in the fair competition clause is an essential element to guarantee a level playing field;
Amendment 234 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Reiterates that aviation makes a vital contribution to the connectivity of the EU both internally between Member States and with third countries; it plays a crucial role in EU integration and competitiveness and makes a vital contribution to economic growth and employment; Notes that the EU's overall connectivity relies to a great extent on air services performed by EU air carriers;
Amendment 263 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Amendment 265 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 b (new)
Paragraph 31 b (new)
31b. Calls on the Commission to further address the long-term effects of the disrupted discussions on future legislation under the EU Aviation Strategy;
Amendment 267 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 c (new)
Paragraph 31 c (new)
31c. Welcomes the inception impact assessment and the public consultation on the food supply chain launched by the Commission;
Amendment 268 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 d (new)
Paragraph 31 d (new)
31d. Calls on the Commission to take further action against unfair trading practices by larger commercial partners, particularly those which hamper farmers and consumers, to increase transparency and to enhance legal certainty in the food supply chain; considers it essential to empower farmers in the food supply chain through transparency measures to enable them to make well informed decisions which will offer serious benefits both to farmers and consumers; calls on the Commission to ensure competition policy takes into account agricultural producers’ and producers’ organisations' interests, by ensuring that competition and access to the internal market are fair;
Amendment 273 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to analyse how lack of competition in certain parts of the food supply chain could be affecting prices and the viability of many agricultural producers and producers’ organisations;
Amendment 280 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Maintains the importance of establishing a coherent and workable regulatory environment by allowing for the adaptation of competition policy to agricultural specificities; notes that this would contribute to strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chain by targeting the root causes of imbalances of power, thereby increasing market efficiency and legal certainty;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the first full year of ´greening´ implementation has not apparently impacted the error rate; but shares the Commission´s view that it is still too early to draw conclusions on the precise environmental outcomes; also notes that notably, other factors, apart from greening, also influence the environmental performance of the agriculture sector;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the greening scheme and its aim to make EU farms more environmentally friendly through the practices of crop diversification, the maintenance of existing permanent grassland and the establishment of ecological focus areas on arable land, as outlined by the Annual Report of the ECA;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Supports the Commission’s view that rural development remains an area which needs to be closely scrutinised; welcomes the promotion of Simplified Cost Options by the Commission especially since using such measures would limit the risks of excessive prices and alleviate the administrative burden placed on farmers; calls on the Commission to promote the use of SCOs further, as their use is limited in the Union; welcomes the decision of the ECA to prepare a report on the use of simplified cost options in detail, to be completed in2018;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Welcomes the publication of DG AGRI’s 2016 activity report, which clearly shows the contribution made by the CAP to the increase of employment rates in rural areas, specifically contributing to them returning to pre-crisis levels, with 65% of the working age population in jobs, compared to 64,8% in2008 and the lowest level of 62,5% in 2011;welcomes that direct payments are now better targeted towards young farmers, small farmers or farmers in areas with natural constraints;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Believes that the promotion and the funding of smart solutions, such as the 'Smart Villages initiative' is crucial to the strengthening of the agriculture sector and the furthering of the cohesion policy of the EU;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Reiterates that one of the objectives of the Digital Single Market strategy is to facilitate wider broadband access in rural areas; believes that competitiveness in the agriculture sector can be improved by increasing access of farmers to broadband and improving broadband infrastructure; welcomes the findings of DG AGRI that broadband access has increased in rural areas, with40% of homes having next- generation access, and 93% of homes having standard access by mid- 2016;welcomes the setting up of Broadband Competence Offices in Member States and a Brussels-based Support Facility;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Underlines the important role low- risk PPPs can play in a comprehensive strategy of integrated pest management; calls for a better implementation of the existing regulation in regards to the market authorization for low-risk PPPs; stresses the importance of the effectiveness of low-risk PPPs in order to increase acceptance and facilitate a broad uptake in farmers’ crop protection strategies.
Amendment 156 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Underlines the transformative role precision agriculture and digital farming can play regarding the use and application of PPPs; calls on the Commission to fully embrace this scientific and technological progress and ensure that farmers, consumers and the environment benefit from it;
Amendment 162 #
2017/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Highlights the importance and the need for the Common Agricultural Policy, Horizon 2020 and other supportive funding schemes, to encourage farmers to invest in new technologies adapted to their farm size, such as precision and digital farming tools that optimize the use of PPPs, reduce environmental emissions and exposure to operators;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union is still suffering from a major deficit in vegetable proteins because of the needs of its industrial livestock sector, which has regrettably seen little improvement despite the many intentions announced, and initiatives taken, on this topic for more than 15 years; whereas the present-day context means that we should be taking more energetic action;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas protein crops have the capacity to fix nitrogen without requiring nitrogenous fertilization, contributing to soil fertility and contrasting nitrogen leaching;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the cultivation of protein crops generates a significant added value for the environment, which is not endangered by the relative use of plant protection products;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the growing demand for soya worldwide leads to increased competition for agricultural land, which will have new migratory pressure and refugee movements as a potential consequence;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the development of agricultureto an export oriented agricultural model in the European Union in the past 50 years has given rise to the large-scale long-distance transport of raw materials for the production of vegetable and meat proteins which is now causing problems for the environment and the climate;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the political agreement on the CAP reached by the Parliament, the Council and the Commission in 2013 envisages the possibility to grow nitrogen- fixing crops on ecological focus areas;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas this possibility has led to a sharp increase in the production of protein crops in the EU; whereas the Commission, in its report on the implementation of the ecological focus area obligation under the green direct payment scheme, highlights how EFAs with nitrogen-fixing crops represented almost 40% of the 8 million hectares of land declared as EFA in 2015;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas Commission delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1155 generally improves the environmental ambition of the greening measures of the CAP through a series of measures including a complete ban of the use of pesticides on ecological focus areas;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas the cost of soya has roughly doubled in real-terms since 2007;
Amendment 111 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas the EU's soya imports total in about 35 million tons of primary soybean equivalent which corresponds to around 12-13 million hectare of arable land for an equivalent production in the EU1a _________________ 1aSource: Eurostat 2016; 12-13 million hectare of land would be needed assuming an average yield of about 2,7 tons per hectare based on FAOSTAT average yield for the EU.
Amendment 125 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that demand for plant protein crops has increased due to increased consumption of poultry (including eggs) and pig meat, both animals being reliant on feed that is often composed of cereal and imported soybeans1b; _________________ 1bSource: European Commission, Short- Term Outlook for EU arable crops, dairy and meat markets in 2015 and 2016
Amendment 127 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Acknowledges that reducing EU demand for animal products, in particular pig and poultry, would lead to reduced demand for imported soybeans;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the establishment of a European platform making it possible to: identify European protein cultivation areas by crop category and location; create technical references that are accessible to all farmers; ascertain European protein production capacities; and catalogue all the research carried out into proteins;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that soybean production can also have negative social impacts in the producing countries, as for instance in Brazil, especially because many of them do have no or only weak formal land tenure rights;
Amendment 143 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Acknowledges that soya production in South America resulted in multiple ecological problems such as contamination with pesticides, soil erosion and water depletion;
Amendment 146 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recognises the importance of EU protein crops for human consumption as the market for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives is growing rapidly, with a predicted net worth of just under 6 Billion USD by 2022 and its economic potential for Europe which is currently the largest market for meat substitutes with a 39% global market share1c; _________________ 1cSource: Meat Substitutes Market by Type, Source, Category, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022; See also: Meat Substitute Market Report by Allied Market Research,
Amendment 148 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that this plan must maxoptimisze the biomass production of all usable agricultural areas sustainably by developing permanent plant cover, some of which can be devoted to protein supply;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of reducing the competitive disadvantages of European protein plants through the heightening of their yield potential through improved breeding, guidance on cultivation and a better commercialisation;
Amendment 216 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines the need to focus on regional nutrient cycles in order to limit protein tourism as well as climate- damaging transport of protein plants;
Amendment 233 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for research work to begin on: selection of new varieties and species; crop mixing; improvement of the yields, protein content and digestibility of animal feed (sprouted seeds, etc.); and biostimulants; and cultured meat1d _________________ 1d Cultured meat, yet too expensive to be commercialised, is another alternative to lessen our dependency on import of protein plants and would minimise impacts on the climate.
Amendment 247 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Intends to promote: the acquisition of new knowledge; knowledge transfer; basic and continued training; and support for all other types of applied innovation and research into both human food and animal feed;
Amendment 255 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for sustainability criteria for feed imports in order to ensure a sustainable production of protein plants in third countries which does not lead to negative environmental or social impacts;
Amendment 260 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for regulatory support for the development and marketing of new plant- based protein alternatives to animal products;
Amendment 282 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Commission to take immediate actions aimed at avoiding any reduction in the current production level of protein crops, taking into due account the environmental benefits deriving from the conventional cultivation of nitrogen- fixing crops on ecological focus areas;
Amendment 284 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers it important to support a domestic, sustainable production of protein plants, permanent pastures for grazing as well as land-based livestock farming;
Amendment 287 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls for the CAP to incentivise the production of high quality, protein rich food crops that are used in the production of meat and dairy analogues for human consumption, bearing in mind the environmental benefits of increased plant over animal based protein consumption;
Amendment 306 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for research efforts, particularly for public research, to be stepped up into under-developed protein crops, suitable for both human food and animal feed, which are of little or no interest to private investors;
Amendment 309 #
2017/2116(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recommends increased investment in industrial and agricultural research projects that focus on boosting the quality and diversity of functional proteins for human consumption;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the beekeeping sector is an integral part of European agriculture, providing over 500 000 EU citizens with their main income or additional earnings; whereas beekeeping is practiced also as a hobby or for production of honey for own consumption;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the sector develops and maintains additional activities such as production of materials for example wooden frames, beehives and others, as well as technique, which can also contribute to the development of the local and regional economies;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the apitourism generates greater interest and opportunities among consumers in recent years, which can be further popularised to more stakeholders;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas pollination is the primary purpose of the bees, while production of honey, honey wax and other products is a secondary product from the activities of the bees; whereas the agriculture in the EU can be characterised as monocultural or with a limited plant variety;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas good theoretical knowledge combined with a practical training is a prerequisite for better understanding and dealing with the challenges ahead of the bee families;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas per nature the beekeeping is often practiced in the open and the beehives are thus exposed to additional external factors such as attacks from wild animals;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the urban beekeeping gathers popularity in recent years, which shows sustainability, interest and has the potential of increasing awareness among a broader circle of citizens, including children, about the nature and benefits from beekeeping;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas in 2004 the Commission guaranteed EUR 32 million to national beekeeping programmes for the sole benefit of beekeeping, and whereas this had been increased to 36 million by 2006 (representing 3 thousandths of the CAP budget); whereas for the period 2017-2019 EUR 108 million are foreseen for support of the national programmes for the apiculture sector from the EU budget;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in some Member States the tax laws differentiate between professional and amateur beekeepers, with the latter benefiting from tax relief, although this makes no sense professionallyvarying rules concerning tax relief;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas beekeepers, agricultural producers and environmentalists also expect there to bin shortest terms to achieve a clear scientific consensus on all substances, particularly those for plant-protection, such as the neonicotinoids, and other factors which are a danger to bees’ health;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas this statistical increase results in part from the steady rise in Member State numbers and in part from the particular situation of the sector, since each Member State furnishes data for the period with the highest number of bee colonies in a given year;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas beekeepers always produce less honey once the winter is over, because of autumn and winter losses which can be as much as 50% in some Member States; whereas in some regions the mortality rate of the winter has surpassed 50%, reaching to 100% in some cases with various reasons behind this;
Amendment 117 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the two-fold increase in the amount of honey produced and exported in some countries over the past 15 years whilst the EU is barely 560% self-sufficient in honey – a figure which is not increasing – cannot be explained;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2115(INI)
O. whereas the EU imports 25% of the honey it uses (60% of its annual imports) each year from these countries, which is why Europe’s beekeepers are in dire straits; whereas the EU imports highest quantities of honey from People's republic of China, Ukraine, Argentina and Mexico;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas consumersa big part of the consumers in the EU are unaware that no more than one third of the honey they use is produced in the EU;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas approximately 100 000 tonnes of imported honey arrives in the EU from China everyduring the last few years – double the amount in 2002 – even though the number of bee colonies has declined in other parts of the world;
Amendment 141 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
Sa. whereas not all member states have laboratories, which can conduct full honey analyses, which causes a challenge for the sector in trying to use the opportunities for marketing the products on the single European market;
Amendment 154 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Z. whereas many honey packagers and traders now abuse this way of indicating origin in order to conceal the real country of origin, as well as the proportion of honey from the different countries, as purchasers are becoming more knowledgeable and are distrustful of foodstuffs from certain countries;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC
Recital AC
AC. whereas annual honey consumption varies hugely across the Member States: whilst Member States in Western Europe have an average consumption of 2.5-2.7 kg per person, the figure for Hungary, for example, is just 0.7 kgthe countries from the 2004, 2007 and 2013 enlargements are as low as 0.7 kg in some cases;
Amendment 164 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC a (new)
Recital AC a (new)
ACa. whereas the European quality schemes and particularly the GI schemes have a great importance for the preservation and creation of jobs; whereas more than 30 GIs for honey have been registered so far; whereas "European" and "made in Europe" is often associated with products with high value;
Amendment 172 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF
Recital AF
AF. whereas other beekeeping products such as pollen, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly also contribute significantly to people’s wellbeing and play an important role in the healthcare and cosmetics industries and they are looked for from the consumers as a part of a more natural way of life;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF a (new)
Recital AF a (new)
AFa. whereas timely and precise data collection is important for faster and more accurate planning; whereas the new technologies and digitalisation can have a crucial role in cutting costs and times; whereas some technologies can have hidden effects on the bees via the use of electromagnetic waves among others;
Amendment 198 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Understandlines that bees perform a basic agricultural service by pollinating crops, without which European agriculture and in particular plant cultivation would not exist in any form;
Amendment 202 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Understandlines that beekeeping makes a fundamental contribution to maintaining the ecological balance and biological diversity, so that the sector must be at the heart of the common agricultural policy;
Amendment 210 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Understandlines that financing of beekeeping must be considerably increased in future agricultural policy;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to include a new direct support scheme for beekeepers, while developing, asserting and incorporating a fair payment for ecological services, such as pollination, which is done by all bees of every registered bee family based on colony numbers in its proposals for the common agricultural policy post-2020;
Amendment 249 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the European Commission and the member states to launch a network of institutes and other scientific and academic establishments, which deal with bees, their lives and products of activities for faster, smoother and more effective exchange of information on bee- related topics;
Amendment 263 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that beekeepers should be granted tax relief in every Member State in view of the agricultural and environmental significance of their work; urges the member states to cut the unnecessary red-tape, which will save time, efforts and financial resources from the beekeepers;
Amendment 268 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. calls on the beekeepers for an active dialogue with the competent authorities for a more effective application of the national programmes for the apiculture programmes with the aim of improving them and correcting any occurring problems;
Amendment 269 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Amendment 278 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. underlines the advantages of well prepared and informed beekeepers and encourages the member states to consider a compulsory prerequisite and not an additional advantage for taking part in the national programmes for the apiculture sector;
Amendment 341 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the European Food Safety Authority to carry out research (laboratory analyses and field experiments) in shortest terms and preferably before the end of 2018, according to a clearly-determined schedule and together with the other EU agencies concerned, into all substances, particularly those, which are used in the plant-protection, such as neonicotinoids, and other factors which endanger bee health;
Amendment 407 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Suggests making honey packaging plants which also process imported honey subject to EU food safety monitoring; this might be achieved by amending Regulation (EC) No 853/2004;
Amendment 420 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 434 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Asks that the ‘blend of EC and non- EC honeys’ descriptor be replaced by an indication of exactly which country or countries the honeys used in the final products come from and that these be listed in the order which corresponds to the proportions used in the final product with percentage numbers for the proportion of honey from every country;
Amendment 462 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Calls on the Commission to draw up a report on the amount of honey consumed and consumption patterns in all member states of the EU;
Amendment 472 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32 a. calls on the European Commission to include honey wax as a product, which can be covered by Regulation 1151/2012 because of the growing interest from the consumers and producers, as well as the long traditions in some member states in its production;
Amendment 478 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Asks the Commission to ensure that the EU declares honey and other bee products to be ‘sensitive products’ in free trade agreement negotiations and that they are excluded from the coverage of these agreements;
Amendment 480 #
2017/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. calls on the European commission to consider introduction of the brand "Honey from Europe" for honey, which is produced by 100% honey collected in the member states of the European Union;
Amendment 180 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 205 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
(-11.) Stresses that the lack of competitiveness and investment in the EU is linked to a general tax burden that is 10 to 15 % higher than in competing markets, creating hindering tax wedges on companies, investments and labourin particular the need for a European social policy pillar, at the same time noting that the lack of competitiveness and lack of investment in the EU are influenced by the overall tax burden;
Amendment 397 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers it of great importance therefore that all Member States take the necessary policy action to address imbalances, in particular high levels of indebtedness, and commit to structural reforms, with due regard for social policy aspects, ensuring the economic sustainability of each individual Member State, thereby ensuring the overall competitiveness and resilience of the European economy;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas young women taking over the responsibility of management of a farming business represent only a small part of young farmers, but are however not a homogenous group and thus have different needs while starting this career;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that access to land is the largest barrier to new entrants to farming in Europe and is limited by the low supply of land for sale or rent in many regions, as well as by the competition from other farmers, investors and residential users; considers that the land access problem is exacerbated by the current direct payment structure, which requires minimal active use of the land and allocates subsidies largely on the basis of land ownership; believes that the existing farmers are incentivised to retain land access in order to retain subsidy access instead of ensuring the best use of the land; recommends increasing sustainably and in an ecologically responsible way the activity levels required to receive payments and to target subsidy payments towards the achievement of particular outcomes (e.g. production of specific environmental or social goods);
Amendment 226 #
2017/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. notes the difference in the situation between generation renewal within the family and new entrants; believes that vocational training and courses must be adapted to those who plan to take over the family business or to those who plan to start a new business, according to their needs;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. stresses that young women should be encouraged to take on the responsibility of management in agriculture and should be given adequate support in terms of access to land, credit and further knowledge of rules and regulations;
Amendment 288 #
2017/2088(INI)
18. Considers that developing modern agricultural practices will make agriculture more attractive to young farmers; stresses the need to support innovative digital farming technology and smart solutions and urges the Commission to ensure that any future CAP reflects this;
Amendment 297 #
2017/2088(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Highlights that CAP needs smart approaches, as these new solutions make rural life and villages attractive to young people;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that regulatory quality and public sector integrity are two dimensions of public governance that are critically important for investment in clean energy innovation and infrastructure; supports a more intensive implementation of different financial instruments for up- taking of clean-energy innovative solutions, both by public and private organizations;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of ensuring that, in the future, a European low- carbon transition is notwill be geared solely to the interests of large corporations but isall, focuseding primarily on the need for provision of public services; encourages public procurement of innovative low-carbon solutions;
Amendment 28 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Recommends increasing the efforts for investing in research and innovation, in technological and health related education of pupils and students and in the cooperation inside the knowledge triangle – education, science and business, including on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency and their impact on the environment and on the citizens' health;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2084(INI)
4. Stresses that the burden of environmental degradation, air pollution and health costs stemmresulting from extracting and burning fossil fuels is not carried by the industry but paid for by societymust be a matter for all stakeholders; considers that fossil fuel subsidies present a major obstacle to clean energy innovation and at least a partial redirection of these will have an enormous impact on financing and the uptake of low-carbon innovation which is in line with the Union’s long-term climate and energy goals; calls on the Commission and the Member States to jointly develop a roadmap for the phasing out of fossil fuel subsidies by 2020 with strict timelines and country-specific and measurable outcomes;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
- having regard to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2015 Paris Agreement, which entered into force on 4 November 2016 and its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (CO2)greenhouse gas emissions,
Amendment 4 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to Article 191 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union,
Amendment 7 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
- having regard to the ongoing preparatory process for the UN Ocean Conference to be held fromon 5-9 June 2017 in New York,
Amendment 13 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2012/33/EU of 21 November 2012 amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels and the ongoing impact assessment on the extension of the Sulphur Emission Control Areas within the European Waters,
Amendment 14 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to the proposal of Baltic Sea and North Sea countries to the IMO to introduce designated Nitrogen Emission Control Areas (NECAs),
Amendment 15 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 c (new)
Citation 11 c (new)
- having regard to Directive 2000/59/EC on port reception facilities for ship-generated waste and cargo residues,
Amendment 33 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas about 4.8 million to 12.7 million1a metric tons of plastic debris such as food packaging and plastic bottles washed offshore in 2010 alone, or about 1.5% to 4.5% of the world's total plastic production, and the cumulative quantity of waste will result in a tenfold increase in the total amount of plastic discarded into the sea by 2020; __________________ 1aPlastic waste inputs from land into the ocean, Jenna R. Jambeck , Roland Geyer, Chris Wilcox, Theodore R. Siegler, Miriam Perryman, Anthony Andrady, Ramani Narayan, Kara Lavender Law; Science 13 Feb 2015 Vol. 347, Issue 6223, pp. 768-771
Amendment 37 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the use of plastics for consumer products has become increasingly widespread, and production has steadily increased since the material was first put into wide use a half century ago, resulting in about 322 million tons of plastic manufactured globally in 2015; whereas growing production, combined with both changes in the way we use plastic and demographic developments, have led to an increase in the amount of plastic debris dumped in our oceans; whereas if this trend continues, according to UNEP, almost 33 billion tonnes of plastic will have accumulated by 2050;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas the most common forms of debris are cigarette filters, plastic bags, fishing equipment such as nets, and all types of packaging; whereas between 60 and 90% of marine debris has been manufactured using one or more plastic polymers, such as polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), all of which have an extremely long degradation time; whereas as a result, the majority of plastics manufactured today will take decades or even centuries to disappear;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas plastic waste causes death and disease to marine wildlife through suffocation, entanglement and intoxication; whereas plastic materials broken up by waves and sunlight to form microparticles that are less than 5mm in diameter end up in the stomach of marine life such as mussels, worms and zooplankton, while nanoplastics that are barely half a millimetre in size penetrate the cell membranes and nuclei of small marine animals; whereas plastic debris that is invisible to the naked eye enters the food chain at its very source;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas according to the UNEP, the estimated natural capital cost of marine plastic debris is about 8 billion dollars a year 1a and fishing, marine transport, tourism and the leisure industry are just some of the many business sectors affected by marine pollution; __________________ 1aMarine Plastic Debris and Microplastics, UNEP https://wedocs.unep.org/rest/bitstreams/11 700/retrieve
Amendment 42 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Bf. whereas until there is an internationally agreed definition of biodegradability (in the marine environment), the adoption of plastic products labelled as "biodegradable" will not bring about a significant decrease, either in the quantity of plastic entering the ocean, or the risk of physical and chemical impacts on the marine environment;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. whereas nutrient pollution (eutrophication) coming from diverse sources, including agricultural run-off and sewage and wastewater discharges, overloads marine environments with high concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorous, and other nutrients, which can produce large algal blooms, the decomposition of which after they die consumes oxygen while creating hypoxic, or oxygen depleted, "dead zones" where fish and other marine life cannot thrive; whereas an estimated 500 dead zones now exist in the world and many more areas suffer the adverse effects of high nutrient pollution;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
Bh. whereas due to their extreme reliance on underwater sounds for basic life functions, like searching for food and mates and the absence of any mechanism to safeguard them against it, marine life is threatened by industrial noise from shipping, seismic exploration, and naval sonar used for routine training exercises, which can result in hearing damage, masking animals' communication and navigation signals, as well as physiological and reproductive problems;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B i (new)
Recital B i (new)
Bi. whereas the loss of marine biodiversity is weakening the ocean ecosystem and its ability to withstand disturbances, adapt to climate change and play its role as a global ecological and climate regulator; whereas climate change due to human activity has a direct impact on marine species by altering their abundance, diversity and distribution and affecting their feeding, development and breeding, as well as the relationships between species;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the trans-boundary nature of the ocean means that commercial activities and the pressures that they cause necessitate collaborative workon between governments across marine regions to ensure the sustainability of shared resources; whereas the multiplicity and complexity of ocean governance measures call therefore calls for a broad range of interdisciplinary expertise as well as regional and international cooperation;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas maritime transport has an impact on the global climate and on air quality, as a result both of CO2 emissions and other non-CO2 emissions, such as nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, methane, particulate matter and black carbon;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas prospecting, drilling, and the transport of oil and gas reserves located under the sea floor in many parts of the world can seriously damage sensitive marine areas and disturb marine species; whereas in many cases, oil and gas exploration and drilling is permitted in or near Marine Protected Areas (MPAs);
Amendment 54 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas Article 191 TFEU commits the Union to a high level of protection in its environmental policy including through the application of the precautionary principle, and the polluter- pays principle;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas the risks posed by the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic maritime transports are multiple: in the event of spills, the highly dense fuel emulsifies, sinks and can be transported extremely long distances if it gets trapped in ice; spilled HFO poses enormous risks to the food security of Arctic indigenous communities, whose subsistence depends on fishing and hunting; combustion of HFO produces sulphur oxides and heavy metals, as well as large amounts of black carbon, which, when deposited on Arctic ice, stimulates the absorption of heat into the ice mass, accelerating the melting process and the effects of climate change; whereas the transport and use of HFO is prohibited by the IMO in the waters surrounding the Antarctic;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas nitrogen oxide emissions especially in port cities and coastal areas are generated to a large extent by shipping and are a major concern for public health and environmental protection in Europe; whereas overall nitrogen oxide emissions from shipping in the EU remain largely unregulated and, if left unabated, are estimated to surpass land-based nitrogen oxide emissions already in 20201 1a; __________________ 1aEuropean Environmental Agency 2013: The impact of international shipping on European air quality and climate forcing.
Amendment 57 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas, when anchored in ports, ships usually use their auxiliary engines to generate electrical power for communications, lighting, ventilation and other on-board equipment; whereas this fuel burnings associated with the emissions of a range of pollutants like sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), black carbon and particulate matter (PM);
Amendment 58 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D f (new)
Recital D f (new)
Df. whereas shore side electricity (SSE) involves connecting ships to the port electricity network while they are at berth; whereas in vast majority of locations, the energy mix used to produce SSE results in fewer emissions than burning fuel on the ships themselves 1a; whereas current legislation such as the Sulphur Directive (EU) 2016/802 clearly recognises the use of SSE as an alternative to the requirement of using low-sulphur marine fuel, while the Directive 2014/94/EU on the Deployment of an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure requires Member States to ensure that SSE supply shall be installed as a priority in ports of the TEN-T Core Network, and in other ports, by 31 December 2025. __________________ 1aWinkel, R., Weddige, U., Johnson,d., Hoen, V., & Papaefthimiou, S. (2015), Shore Side Electricity in Europe: Potential and environmental benefits, Energy Policy, DOI http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti cle/pii/S0301421515300240
Amendment 60 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas almost 90 per cent of global wind energy is contained in the turbulence above the world's oceans, and wind, waves and currents together contain 300 times more energy than humans are currently consuming; whereas according to the 2010 report of the European Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA) installed ocean energy could reach 3.6 GW by 2030, rising to nearly 188 GW by mid- century, while in 2050, a world-leading ocean energy industry in Europe could prevent 136.3 million tonnes of CO2 per year from being emitted into the atmosphere, and create 470,000 new green jobs;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the EU should play a leading role in discussions and negotiations in international fora with a view to ensuring that all parties concerned accept their responsibilities, in terms of reducing emissions of greenhouse gases or pollutants, and face the growing challenges of sustainable resource management;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas transparency in international organisations is a key feature to ensure democratic accountability and inclusiveness;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls the integrated and indivisible character of all the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the interlinkages and synergies between them, and reiterates the critical importance of all EU actions being guided by the 2030 Agenda, including the principles reaffirmed therein;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, in order to implement the actions listed in the Joint Communication successfully,Calls on the Commission tought to have set clear deadlines, put forward legislative proposals, where appropriate, and set up mechanisms to support coordination at EU level in order to successfully implement the actions listed in the Joint Communication;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes and fully endorses the "Our ocean, our future: Call for Action" adopted by the UN Ocean Conference in June 2017, in support of the implementation of SDG 14 to conserve and sustainably use oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development; notes with great satisfaction the 1,328 voluntary commitments by governments, other intergovernmental and civil society organisations, the private sector, academic and research institutions and the scientific community towards ocean conservation and raised awareness about the importance of the ocean to human survival;
Amendment 100 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that improving transparency, public access to information, stakeholder involvement, and the legitimacy of UN organisations, including public accountability of country representatives at international bodies, such as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is a matter of priority in addressing existing governance shortcomings;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Member States to take a proactive and progressive role within international bodies to put forward transparency reforms and increase the overall environmental ambition of actions undertaken;
Amendment 105 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need for strengthened cooperation, policy coherence and coordination among all governments and institutions at all levels, including between and among international organisations, regional and subregional organisations and institutions, arrangements and programmes; notes in this respect the important role of effective and transparent multi-stakeholder partnerships, and the active engagement of governments with global, regional and subregional bodies, the scientific community, the private sector, the donor community, non-governmental organisations, community groups, academic institutions and other relevant actors;
Amendment 110 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Underlines the need to develop comprehensive strategies to raise awareness of the natural and cultural significance of the oceans;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that Arctic marine ecosystems are crucial for the preservation of global biodiversity; notes that the reduction of Arctic sea ice and other environmental changes in the Arctic, combined with the limited scientific knowledge about marine resources in this area, necessitates a precautionary approach aiming to establish appropriate international measures to ensure the long-term conservation and sustainable use of resources in the Arctic high seas;
Amendment 117 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that the Union's precautionary principle has to be applied in case of any potential future deep sea mining exploration; is alarmed by the Commission's insistence on deep-sea mining being one of the Union's priority sectors for blue growth given the scientific evidence of its significant and irreversible environmental risks; is concerned, whether further promotion of deep-sea mining will adversely affect the actions required under SDG 12 on a transition to sustainable consumption and production;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Urges the Commission to call on Member States to carefully evaluate deep- sea mining exploration licenses in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction and on Member States' continental shelf; recalls Member States' legal obligation to fulfil the requirements of the Directive on environmental impact assessments 1a; __________________ 1a Directive 2011/92/EU
Amendment 128 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support an international memorandum on commercial deep-sea mining exploitation licences until the effects of deep-sea mining on the marine environment, biodiversity and human activities at sea have been studied and researched sufficiently and all possible risks are understood;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomeAwaits the forthcoming strategy on plastic by the Commission as well as theany other measures aimed at combating marine litter and, including the recently announced Action Plan, aimed at combating marine litter; calls for high ambition in the Strategy on Plastics in a Circular Economy in order to adequately tackle the problem of marine litter at source, and urges the Commission to present concrete legislative actions in this area, in particular concerning Ecodesign for plastics and microplastics; expresses its deep concern about the scale of the issue;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls its position for an ambitious circular economy package with EU marine litter reduction objectives of 30 % and 50 % in 2025 and 2030 respectively and increased recycling targets for plastic packaging; calls on the Member States to uphold the same level of ambition for marine litter reduction;
Amendment 159 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the EU should lead a global initiative to monitor and significantly reduce marine litter in the oceans; notes that Member States committed to the goals of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which stipulates that the properties and quantities of marine litter shall not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment (Descriptor 10) 1a __________________ 1a Directive 2008/56/EC
Amendment 162 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Urges the European Commission and Member States to prioritise reduction in marine litter sources through measures such as market-based instruments and regulatory frameworks, including through: - A drastic reduction or ban on the consumption of single-use plastic products; - The promotion of measures to reduce plastic material use and other incentives to stimulate a behavioural change towards more sustainable production and consumption patterns; - The promotion of eco-friendly and recyclable materials in industrial production; - A phase-out of non-recoverable plastic materials that potentially accumulate in marine environments (e.g., microplastics in personal care products); - The promotion of extended producer responsibility programmes and life-cycle assessments;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses the importance of a life- cycle approach to plastic products, including the consideration of the degradation of different polymers and the rate of fragmentation (in the marine environment) by internalizing the environmental and social costs of products (cost internalisation), enhancing the process of closing the loop in product and process development and manufacturing, as well as in life cycle chains of plastic products, improving the lifespan of products, promoting green public and private procurement, promoting among others green engineering principles and frameworks, eco-design and eco-labelling, and strengthening the ability of private actors, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to shift to more environmentally friendly production processes;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote cost-effective activities and instruments, as well as cooperation at all levels with regard to risk-based and environmentally sound clean-up activities for marine litter in rivers and coastal and marine areas, according to national circumstances; In this regard, urges the Commission and Member States to facilitate financing, public-private partnerships, and capacity- building, and to develop and utilize international criteria for collective removal actions, clean-up and restoration, including, with regard to quantities, population, sensitivity of ecosystem and feasibility;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13e. Stresses that the main solution to marine litter is better solid waste collection and recycling on-land, given that most marine litter is generated on- land; believes furthermore that the EU should promote a coherent waste management approach in all possible international fora, agreements and institutions; calls therefore on the Member States to conclude as soon as possible the work on the Circular Economy Package, and to implement ambitious recycling targets and EU marine litter reduction objectives without delay;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 f (new)
Paragraph 13 f (new)
13f. Calls on the Commission to work in international fora to develop a clear sustainability framework for biodegradable plastics in all natural environments, including definitions and standards;
Amendment 176 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 g (new)
Paragraph 13 g (new)
13g. Believes that bolder steps must be taken by both the Member States and the Commission to tackle the illegal export and dumping of plastic waste, including stricter enforcement of EU shipment regulations, as well as stricter monitoring and inspection schemes at ports and at all waste treatment facilities, targeting suspected illegal transfers and combating the export of waste for reuse (mainly end- of-life vehicles and WEEE), and to ensure that exports only go to facilities that fulfil the requirements of environmentally sound management, as laid down in Article 49 of the Waste Shipment Regulation;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 h (new)
Paragraph 13 h (new)
13h. Calls on the Member States to strengthen education and awareness- raising measures on marine litter, the use of plastics and the impact of individual consumer behaviour on the environment by introducing elements into educational curricula at all levels, providing educational and outreach materials targeted at specific interest groups and range of ages to promote behavioural change, as well as organising large-scale information campaigns for citizens;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 i (new)
Paragraph 13 i (new)
13i. Underlines the need to reduce nitrogen and phosphorous leakage into the oceans, thus reducing human-induced eutrophication through fundamental changes in the European agricultural model, by, inter alia, restrictions in the use of fertilizers, optimizing nutrient use to crop requirements, cautious planning in the use of fertilizers and establishment of more sustainable agricultural forms, as well as through reductions in atmospheric sources of nitrogen, better cleaning of sewage and waste water, and better control of diffuse urban nutrient sources, such as run-off from streets and storm sewers, and address the pressure on the marine ecosystems with the mid-term review of the Common Agricultural Policy;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 j (new)
Paragraph 13 j (new)
13j. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take all measures to facilitate the adoption of international regulations to limit noise from industrial activities such as shipping and seismic surveys, in particular in biologically sensitive habitats through, for example, an annex for noise pollution to MARPOL, similar to the newly added annex on air pollution;
Amendment 180 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 k (new)
Paragraph 13 k (new)
13k. Notes that the obligations taken under the Paris Agreement make it unreasonable and counterproductive to exploit new fossil fuel sources, especially when situated in ecologically vulnerable areas;
Amendment 181 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 l (new)
Paragraph 13 l (new)
13l. Stresses that all waters are vulnerable to the offshore drilling of fossil fuels; emphasises that the use of fossil fuels will further contribute to and accelerate the climate change that is threatening our planet; is of the view that the EU must cooperate with international partners in order to achieve a just transition away from offshore drilling and thus contribute to the goal of a low- carbon economy;
Amendment 182 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 m (new)
Paragraph 13 m (new)
13m. Underlines that any new licence for oil or gas exploration should follow strict precautionary regulatory standards in the field of environmental protection and safety for oil or gas exploration, prospection and production, and include binding commitments as regards the decommissioning of exploration infrastructure which in general has a limited life-span;
Amendment 183 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 n (new)
Paragraph 13 n (new)
13n. Stresses that no oil and gas exploration and drilling should be permitted in or near Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and vulnerable areas of high conservation value;
Amendment 184 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 o (new)
Paragraph 13 o (new)
13o. Highlights the major potential of energy produced from the flow of waves and tides or the thermal and salinity gradients of oceans and seas; notes that in the long-term, ocean energy has the potential to become one of the most competitive and cost-effective forms of energy generation;
Amendment 185 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 p (new)
Paragraph 13 p (new)
13p. Calls on the Commission to reduce marine litter from shipping by considering to promote higher special fee cost recovery systems for waste in all European ports in the framework of the revision of the Directive 2000/59/EC, as has already been adopted in the Baltic area as a method to incentivise waste delivery;
Amendment 189 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses the need for sustainable fisheries management practices, including through restoring fish stocks at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics, through the implementation of management measures, monitoring, control and enforcement, based on the best available scientific advice, by supporting the consumption of fish sourced from sustainably managed fisheries, and through precautionary and ecosystem approaches as appropriate, as well as by strengthening cooperation and coordination, including through, as appropriate, regional fisheries management organizations, bodies and arrangements;
Amendment 193 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Notes that the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), in order to protect marine resources and avoid overexploitation, should ensure that fishing mortality rates are set at levels allowing fish stocks to recover and to remain above levels capable of sustaining the maximum sustainable yield (MSY);
Amendment 194 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15c. Urges the European Commission to accelerate further work and strengthen cooperation and coordination on the development of interoperable catch documentation schemes and traceability of fish products;
Amendment 195 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Emphasises the need to end destructive fishing practices and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, addressing their root causes and holding actors and beneficiaries accountable by taking appropriate actions, so as to deprive them from benefitting of such activities, and effectively implementing flag State obligations as well as relevant port State obligations;
Amendment 196 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Notes that the EU regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing has made advancements, but that implementation in all Member States should be improved, and that more coordination with third countries is needed, to ensure that no illegal fish enter the EU market; calls on the EU to continue its international efforts to persuade other market states to take similar measures to close markets to IUU- caught fish;
Amendment 197 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15f. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to act decisively to prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from newly introducing such subsidies, including through accelerating work to complete negotiations at the World Trade Organization on this issue, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of those negotiations;
Amendment 198 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the Commission’s commitment to provide funding opportunities for the establishment of marine protected areas and the exchange of best practices as a contribution to the achievement of the global target of 10 % of marine and coastal areas to be designated as Marine Protected Areas by 2020 as set out in SDG 14.5; notes that Marine Protected Areas have ecological and socioeconomic benefits and represent an important tool for the management of fishing activities; recalls, in particular, the importance of ecologically and biologically significant areas (EBSAs) and the need to preserve these for the support of healthy, functioning oceans and the many services they provide;
Amendment 205 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Cregrets that currently less than 3 % of the world's ocean are designated as fully protected marine reserves; deplores the lack of ambition and progress made by Member States in the designation and sound management of Marine Protected Areas under EU environmental legislation (in particular the Birds and Habitats Directives) 1a; calls on the Member States to step up their efforts to implement a holistic approach to the design, management and evaluation of Marine Protected Areas, in order to reach their full potential for protecting marine biodiversity; calls on the Member States to increase the number of designated Marine Protected Areas; __________________ 1aDirective 2009/147/EC and Council Directive 92/43/EEC
Amendment 213 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Member States to support Least Developed Countries and particularly Small Island Development States to better implement the MARPOL convention and thereby protect the environment and livelihoods of people in harbour areas;
Amendment 225 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that even the Third IMO Greenhouse Gas Study of 2014 states that, depending on future economic and energy developments, maritime CO2 emissions are projected to increase by 50 % to 250 % in the period up to 2050, while Parliament’s 2015 study entitled ‘Emission Reduction Targets for International Aviation and Shipping’ states that if an IMO action plan to combat climate change were further postponed, the share of maritime CO2 emissions within global GHG emissions might rise substantially to 17 % for maritime transport by 2050; stresses therefore that shipping would alone consume a large share of the remaining green house budget to limit the temperature increase to well below 2 degree Celsius;
Amendment 239 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to come up, by 2020 at the latest, with a proposal addressing the use and installation of land-generated electricity by ships at berth in EU ports to reduce emissions within the harbour areas;
Amendment 241 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls on the respective bodies to level the playing field EU-wide with regards to sulphur- and nitrogen oxide- emissions, by adapting the respective limit values to the lowest existing limit values;
Amendment 242 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls on the Commission to explore and propose measures to significantly reduce the nitrogen oxide emissions from the existing fleet, including an impact assessment of a possible introduction of a nitrogen oxide levy and fund system to reach considerable reductions fast and effectively;
Amendment 243 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to propose legal and technical measures to further reduce particulate matter and black carbon emissions;
Amendment 246 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the importance of developing innovative services for public and private actors such as knowledge hubs and networks in order to obtain a good knowledge of the environmental status of marine waters, to enhance the sharing of scientific data, best practices and know- how, and to fully implement the actions of the Marine Knowledge 2020 roadmap 1a; welcomes, in this context, the full operability of the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service and the intergovernmental Group on Earth Observations (GEO); __________________ 1a SWD(2014)149 final
Amendment 255 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for greater public and private financing of scientific research in order to gain better understanding of our oceans; notes that 95 % of this realm still remain unexplored;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Stresses the need to dedicate greater resources to marine scientific research, such as interdisciplinary research and sustained ocean and coastal observation, as well as the collection and sharing of data and knowledge, including traditional ones, in order to increase our knowledge of the ocean, to better understand the relationship between climate and the health and productivity of the ocean, to strengthen the development of coordinated early warning systems on extreme weather events and phenomena, and to promote decision-making based on the best available science, to encourage scientific and technological innovation, as well as to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries;
Amendment 262 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Stresses that promoting further investments in marine science together with third countries, such as in the Galway Declaration from 2013, as well as investments in common research projects in developing countries and establishing international networks where results and information can be shared, is of utmost importance for the development of better and more sustainable fishing and marine ecosystem management and for tackling common challenges with regard to the oceans;
Amendment 264 #
2017/2055(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 d (new)
Paragraph 21 d (new)
21d. Welcomes the Commission's commitment to propose an alignment of EMODnet with other international marine data collection efforts by 2018; recalls the importance of the Union's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and particularly SDGs 14.A and 14.A.1 as well as to the G7 Tsukuba Communiqué in this context; urges the Commission and the Member States to remind international partners of their commitments to promote accessible, interoperable and open science; calls on the Commission to report regularly to the European Parliament on the progress made towards truly global ocean observation platforms;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the reform of budgetary revenue is neither an end in itself nor a panacea to cure all budgetary ills; it should be seen as a building block in the ongoing effort to restore trust and legitimacy to EU action by making the EU’s own resources system simpler, more transparent and equitable, and democratically accountable;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that revenue other than own resources can also finance the budget and should be explored; stresses that this may entail auctioning proceeds or other revenue stemming from EU policies such as border control, the digital single market, the protection of the environment or energy efficiency;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 46 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that there is both the need to maintain the current level of CAP financing as well as the need to prevent continuous price fluctuations; considers it essential that Member State GNI contributions should be increased in response to the CAP budget cuts;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Points out that a reformed VAT- own resource (replacing the existing one), a corporate income tax-based own resource, a financial transaction tax or other financial activities’ tax would have the advantage of improving the functioning of the Single Market;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the common agricultural policy (CAP) is fundamental for food security, the preservation of rural populations and sustainable development; regrets that the CAP, which once accounted for 75 % of the EU budget is now only 38 % as laid down in the current multiannual financial framework (MFF), whileespecially in light of the fact that food requirements have increased, as has the need to develop environmentally friendly farming practices and to mitigate the effects of climate change; notes that the proposed CAP budget risks endangering territorial cohesion of the EU as the revised budget is considerably lower; urges the Commission to increase, or at least to maintain at its current level, the CAP budget post-2020;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue defending farmers and protecting their interests, and to fund information campaigns on the CAP budget since the amount of aid publicised can be misleading, especially given that the public is unaware of the fact that the bulk of the CAP is financed at EU level and replaces national spending; stresses that the CAP delivers good quality products at affordable prices to Europeans and that this can only be continued if we maintain or increase the level of the CAP budget;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that farm subsidies, whilst only accounting for an insignificant amount in relation to the Member State’s total GDP, are essential to ensuring continuity in farming and security of income for farmers;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Reiterates that the CAP is essential to helping to reduce farm income volatility as well as helping young farmers to enter the farming sector and make their farms profitable, consequently creating direct and indirect employment in the sector;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Notes that income volatility resulting from the volatility of prices due to the worsening conditions in the agriculture sector needs to be managed especially as the costs of production are increasing; highlights that the CAP deals insufficiently with the instability of farming incomes and agricultural markets, and that the decrease in the CAP budget is likely to further aggravate this issue, thereby affecting the most vulnerable sectors in the industry;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to keep direct payments intact as they help to avoid distortions of competition between Member States, and to maintain them without any national co-financing as this could lead to the emergence of different CAPs amongst Member States, and a distortion of competition within the internal market; ; urges the Commission to continue the process of convergence of direct payments between Member States;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for continued support for those most in need, including family farms and small and medium-sized farms, as well as the most disadvantaged, mountain and outermost regions; notes that incentivising future farming by having a decent budget for the CAP in the future and having a positive differentiation for the most vulnerable areas is crucial to the agriculture sector; calls on the Commission to envisage increasing the envelope for programmes of options specific to isolation and insularity (POSEI), as called for by Parliament;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for continued renewed support for those most in need, including family farms and small and medium-sized farms, as well as the most disadvantaged, mountain and outermost regions; calls on the Commission to envisage increasing the envelope for programmes of options specific to isolation and insularity (POSEI), as called for by Parliament;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure the necessary financial and legal framework for the food supply chain, in order to combat unfair trading practices and ensure a certain level of transparency and certainty for farmers which will enable them to make well-informed decisions that will not only benefit the farmers themselves, but also consumers;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the duration of the next MFF should be as long as possible (at least seven years), in order to ensure the predictability and stability of CAP funding for the future, especially given the importance of the security of food supply and the increased instability in the sector.
Amendment 2 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the proposed EUR 59,5 billion in commitments which represent a 1,7 % increase compared to 2017, and a 2,6 % increase in payments amounting to EUR 56,3 billion under the Draft Budget (DB) 2018 for Heading 2; notes, however, that the increase is mainly attributable to the lower amount of assigned revenue estimated to be available to the EAGF in the DB 2018 compared to the 2017 budget, and that commitment appropriations for the EAFRD basically remain at the same level as in the 2017 budgetmongst others as last instalments of significant past clearance decisions are due in 2017;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that European agriculture has increasingly been exposed to crises in recent years;calls therefore on the Commission to reconsider the system of contingency funding and to create a new instrument that allows rapid political intervention in the event of a crisis, without burdening the annual direct payments;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes that commitment appropriations for the EAFRD basically remain at the same level as in the 2017 budget, while the requested payment appropriations are actually increasing;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Underscores the importance of developing new markets for maintaining competitiveness and increasing the resistance of European agriculture to market crises such as in the case of Russia embargo;calls therefore for the financial support of market development;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 7 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Notes that the main reason for no significant changes in the DB 2018 compared to Budget 2017 is that the majority of CAP expenditure concerns pre-allocated MS envelopes which show a relatively stable level of execution of the support over the years;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Notes that the 2017 budget includes the financing for the EUR 500 million solidarity package for the dairy and other livestock sectors, while the decrease of this market measure will not have an impact on the 2018 budget;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that administrative costs have to be secured for the Common Agricultural Policy, especially to guarantee timely payments and to maintain adequate levels of effective control; insists that further cuts in administrative staff numbers can lead to higher delays and risks of error and should not jeopardise the implementation of the CAP;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Asks the Commission to ensure uniform application of the criteria of the active farmers clause with a view to the simplified but more reliable identification of these farmers;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of the rural development commitments and spending and their potential for the creation of jobs in areas of higher unemployment, especially for the younger generations; insists that the initiatives targeting young farmers, which support innovation and generation renewal, should be maintained;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to swiftly implement pilot projects and preparatory actions (PP-PAs) and calls on the Commission for continued support for ongoing and new pilot projects;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor, in a timely manner, the price volatility of agricultural products, which has adverse effects on farmers' incomes, and to react promptly and effectively when needed;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Welcomes that the reserve for crises in the agricultural sector is part of the DB 2018;calls on the Commission to reconsider the existing crisis reserve system, and to create a new instrument that enables rapid political intervention in the event of a crisis and does not rely on an annual financial discipline mechanism for its funding;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 32 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of pilot projects to the agricultural and rural development sectors in recent years; therefore asks for continued support for ongoing and new pilot projects; calls on the Commission to carry out an ex-post evaluation of the efficiency and benefits of pilot projects and preparatory actions;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to take into consideration the modifications put forward in the Omnibus proposal for modernising and simplifying the CAP and to secure finance for them in the 2018 budget;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that it is essential that funds earmarked for research in the agri- food sector, in particular from the Horizon 2020 budget, remain fully available as such in order to stimulate innovation and smart solutions in the agricultural and rural development sectors; highlights the fact that these 'smart' solutions should maintain coherence with environment, climate and biodiversity policy objectives, ensure close cooperation with relevant stakeholders from all Member States, and incentivise and support initiatives tailored to the needs of smallholdings without economies of scale so that they may benefit from new technologies; notes that integrated 'smart' solutions – such as smart villages, precision farming, digitalisation, the shared and circular economy, and social initiatives – can contribute to agriculture and overall well- being in rural areas; urges the Commission to plan funding for 'smart' approaches in the light of the CAP reform and the Cork 2.0 Declaration;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Insists on the need to provide funds to compensate for the economic losses suffered by farmers due to market crises and sanitary or phytosanitary crises such as Xylella fastidiosa, and reiterates the need to use the available margins under Heading 2 in cooperation with Heading 3 to this effect;insists that compensation for eradication should also cover rehabilitation of agroecosystems including the soil, as well as establishing robust biological diversity, especially ensuring genetic diversity of the planting stock that ideally includes resistance to or tolerance of the disease or pest;indeed, considers that one of the aims of any aid granted should be to ensure balanced, biologically diverse agro-ecosystems and landscapes that are less susceptible to future attacks;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that Brexit has no direct impact on the 2018 Draft Budget; regrets however that the Reflection paper on the future of EU finances1a is drawing up some critical scenarios for agriculture and rural development partly due to the departure of the UK; therefore calls on the Commission and the Member States to show responsibility towards the CAP budget during the ongoing discussions. _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/commission/publicati ons/reflection-paper-future-eu- finances_en
Amendment 53 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls for additional funding to be earmarked for the olive-growing and olive oil sector to offset losses to farmers caused by the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak, to step up prevention measures in Europe and to restructure the sector and consolidate scientific research into the pathogen and its carrier;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of agriculture and rural development in delivering a number of EU objectives, such as in the areas of food security, job creation, the environment and territorial balance, and the fact that agriculture and rural development constitute an important part of the overall EU budget; recognizes the role of the European Institutions in the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy; recalls that spending on agriculture has declined in relative terms and now accounts for around 38 % of the EU budget;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of agriculture and rural development in delivering a number of EU objectives, such as in the areas of food security, job creation, the environment, innovation, sustainable development and territorial balance, and the fact that agriculture and rural development constitute an important part of the overall EU budget; recalls that spending on agriculture has declined in relative terms and now accounts for around 38 % of the EU budget;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the Member States to fully exploit the programming tools available under the current financial period on behalf of agriculture and rural development; urges the Commission to further ensure the smooth implementation of these programs;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RStresses that the Commission should reliably estimate the needs of agriculture under Heading 2; requests that all available margins under Heading 2 be reserved for the agricultural sector, even despite of other existing political priorities; calls for consistent application of the principle that all revenue derived from agriculture remains within the agriculture budget;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. IStresses the important role of the crisis reserves; insists that any funds from the 2017 budget that are allocated to the agricultural sector crisis reserve through the financial discipline mechanism and are left unspent be made available in full as direct payments in the 2018 budget in accordance with Article 26(5) of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that the points covered by the 'omnibus package' make the implementation potential higher, and that these points should find appropriate reflection in the 2018 budget; highlights that the budgetary implementation has to meet with the improved potential of this simplification; calls for sufficient funds to be made available in order to implement all elements of the CAP simplification; stresses that the simplification of the CAP should also ensure the further reduction of error rates in the use of the funds, while the positive changes also have to mean end user simplifications; supports all steps made towards the performance based approach;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that European agriculture has increasingly been exposed to crises in recent years; calls therefore on the Commission to reconsider the system of contingency funding and to create a new instrument that allows rapid political intervention in the event of a crisis, without burdening the annual direct payments;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to monitor, in a timely way, the price volatility of agricultural products which has adverse effects on farmers' incomes, and to react promptly and effectively when needed, giving farmers directly the option of combating such price volatility;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the active farmers clause set out in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 ensures that any reputational risk associated with EU funds is eliminated; asks the Commission to ensure uniform application of the criteria of the active farmers clause with the view of a simplified but more reliable identification of these farmers;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Insists that the initiatives targeting young farmers should be maintained, which supports innovation and generation renewal;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. UHighlights the continuing imbalances in the food supply chain, in which the position of primary producers is considerably weaker than that of other actors; urges the Commission to incentivise the creation of producer organisations as one of several means of tackling unfair trading practices in the food supply chain, and recalls its repeated requests for EU legislation in this regard;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. welcomes the interest from producers, producers' organisations and associations towards the Promotion policy as adopted in Regulation (EU) n° 1144/2014; notes however that stakeholders express concerns about the accessibility to the programmes especially for SMEs in the sector; calls the Commission to launch a thorough assessment of the Promotion policy and to consider increasing the budget for it;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Insists that adequate amount of resources are provided for controls in food chain, with a particular attention to trade relations and the equal food nutrient contents throughout the EU;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that opportunities offered by ‘smart’ solutions should be further analysed and exploitedzed and exploited; notes that integrated 'smart' solutions - such as smart villages which cover precision farming, digitalisation, shared and circular economy, social aspects as well - can contribute to the overall well-being in rural areas; points out that villages need to be considered to ensure economically viable, attractive for living and environmentally sustainable rural areas; welcomes the existing and future projects which are targeting this approach; urges the Commission to plan reserve for the smart approaches in the light of the CAP reform and the Cork 2.0 Declaration;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Points out that active organizations in rural development (such as Local Action Groups) might face difficulties in accessing bank guarantees, which is a prerequisite for benefits from advance payments on running and animation cost; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure the smooth implementation of the community based approaches;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that it is essential that funds earmarked for research in the agri- food sector, in particular from the Horizon 2020 budget, remain fully available as such in order to stimulate innovation in the agricultural sector;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the creation of new market observatories for crops and sugar; considers that new observatories coveringwhile recognising the Commission's effort to continue the reform aiming at further boosting the fruits and vegetables would be beneficial to thosesector, considers that producers groups and observatories covering this sectors and, together with the milk and meat sectors might be beneficial; notes that market observatories, would can make agricultural markets more transparent by giving a more precise overlook on sectors;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of pilot projects to the Committee and, on behalf of the agricultural and the rural development sectors in recent years and asks for continued support, especially for those ongoing projects that have proved very successful;
Amendment 58 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Recognises the role of financial resources in alleviating any impacts resulting from price volatility; notes also that a sector specific income stabilisation tool based on a mutual fund is an appropriate approach; insists further that some specific agricultural sub-sectors and initiatives, such as bee-keeping and the school milk and fruit programmes are in need of staying in focus;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks that sufficient funds be earmarked for EU veterinary and phyto- sanitary actions; stresses that the current appropriation of EUR 20 million may not be sufficient to cover an increased number of epidemics such as avian influenza, lumpy skin disease and fresh outbreaks of Xylella fastidiosa.; notes that other risk management tools, in case of environmental incidents, market related hazards or revenue variations have also to be further maintained;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks that sufficient funds be earmarked for EU veterinary and phyto- sanitary actions; stresses that the current appropriation of EUR 20 million may not be sufficient to cover an increased number of epidemics such as avian influenza, African swine fever, lumpy skin disease and fresh outbreaks of Xylella fastidiosa.
Amendment 64 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Insists on the need to provide funds to compensate for the economic losses suffered by farmers due to market crises and sanitary or phytosanitary crises such as Xylella fastidiosa, and reiterates the need to use the available margins under Heading 2 in cooperation with Heading 3 to this effect; insists that compensation for eradication should also cover rehabilitation of agroecosystems including the soil, as well as establishing robust biological diversity, especially ensuring genetic diversity of the planting stock that ideally includes resistance to or tolerance of the disease or pest; indeed, considers that one of the aims of any aid granted should be to ensure balanced, biologically diverse agro-ecosystems and landscapes that are less susceptible to future attacks;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2043(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Calls for additional funding to be earmarked for the olive-growing and olive oil sector to offset losses to farmers caused by the Xylella fastidiosa outbreak, to step up prevention measures in Europe and to restructure the sector and consolidate scientific research into the pathogen and its carrier;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that regions and cities have already shown their commitment to combating climate change as major contributors to the LPAA and NAZCA initiatives; welcomes initiatives such as the EU Covenant of Mayors and the Under 2 Degrees Memorandum of Understanding and believes that the contribution of such initiatives should be acknowledged and encouraged by subnational and national governments as well as intergovernmental organisations;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a better integration of regions and cities within the UNFCCC process, so as to establish a permanent direct dialogue between the different levels, starting at local and regional; stresses that this is particularly important given level. The announcement of the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, which led many USAmerican states and cities to reiterate their commitment to reducing their GHG emissionspect President Obama's pledge to reduce US emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025 when compared to their 2005 level. Given the particular context, local and subnational authorities should be an integral part of the UNFCCC process;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that Local and Sub- national authorities should be able to clearly define their mitigation and adaptation commitments, as nations have done through the National Determined Contributions (NDCs). Calls for the creation of a system of Locally Determined Contributions, to be implemented in direct connection and complementarity with the National Determined Contributions (NDCs);
Amendment 104 #
2017/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s decision to draft a special report on cities and climate in 2023, and c. This commitment will drive increased research on the importance of cities in combatting climate change. Calls on the Commission to take an active part in its drawing-up and to champion a multi- level territorial vision of climate action.
Amendment 53 #
2017/0063(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of the European Parliament (A8- 0001/2017) on the annual report on EU competition policy and especially of the points 151-159 of the mentioned report,
Amendment 57 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities submit publicly available periodic reports on their activities to a governmental or parliamentary body. Member States shall ensure that such reports include information about the appointments and dismissals of members of the decision making body, the amount of resources that were allocated in the relevant year and any changes in this amount compared to previous years.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to ensure a truly common competition enforcement area in Europe that provides a more even level playing field for undertakings operating in the internal market and reduces unequal conditions for consumers there is a need to put in place minimum guarantees of independence and, adequate financial, human and technological resources and core enforcement and fining powers when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU and national competition law provisions in parallel to Articles 101 and 102 TFEU so that NCAs can be fully effective.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The independence of NCAs should be strengthened in order to ensure the effective and uniform application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. To this end, express provision should be made in national law to ensure that when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU NCAs are protected against external intervention or political pressure liable to jeopardise their independent assessment of matters coming before them. For that purpose, rules should be laid down in advance regarding the grounds for the dismissal of the members of the decision-making body of the NCAs in order to remove any reasonable doubt as to the impartiality of that body and its imperviousness to external factors. Moreover, to underpin their impartiality, the fines they impose should not be used to finance them directly.
Amendment 75 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) NCAs should be able to prioritise their proceedings for the enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU to make effective use of their resources, and to allow them to focus on preventing and bringing to an end anti-competitive behaviour that distorts competition in the internal market. To this end, they should be able to reject complaints on the grounds that they are not a priority. This should be without prejudice to the power of NCAs to reject complaints on other grounds, such as lack of competence or to decide there are no grounds for action on their part. In case of rejection, the NCA should inform the complainant in due time with a justification. The power of NCAs to prioritise their enforcement proceedings is without prejudice to the right of a government of a Member State to issue general policy or priority guidelines to national competition authorities that are not related to specific proceedings for the enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) NCAs should have the necessary resources, in terms of staff, expertise, financial means and technical equipment, to ensure they can effectively perform their tasks when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. In case their duties and powers under national law are extended, the resources that are necessary to perform those tasks should still be sufficient. The independence of NCAs should be enhanced with a clear budgetary autonomy in the implementation of the budgets allocated to them. This autonomy should be implemented in the framework of national budgetary rules and procedures.
Amendment 83 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) NCAs should have the necessary resources, in terms of staff, expertise, financial means and technical and technological equipment, to ensure they can effectively perform their tasks when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. In case their duties and powers under national law are extended, the resources that are necessary to perform those tasks should still be sufficient.
Amendment 84 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The investigative powers of national administrative competition authorities need to be adequate to meet the enforcement challenges of the digital environment and should enable national competition authorities to obtain all information in digital form, including data obtained forensically, related to the undertaking or association of undertakings which is subject to the investigative measure, irrespective of the medium on which it is stored, such as on laptops, mobile phones and, other mobile devices and cloud storage.
Amendment 97 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) To ensure that the fines imposed for infringements of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU reflect the economic significance of the infringement, NCAs should take into account the gravity of the infringement. NCAs should also be able to set fines that are proportionate to the duration of the infringement. These factors should be assessed in accordance with the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union. In particular, as regards the assessment of the gravity of an infringement, the Court of Justice of the European Union has established that consideration must be given to the circumstances of the case, the context in which the infringement occurred and the deterrent effect of the fines. Factors that may form part of this assessment are the turnover for the goods and services in respect of which the infringement was committed and the size and economic power of the undertaking, as they reflect the influence the undertaking was able to exert on the market, such as whether it is a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with limited market power. Moreover, the existence of repeated infringements by the same perpetrator shows its propensity to commit such infringements and is therefore a very significant indication of the gravity of the conduct in question and accordingly of the need to increase the level of the penalty to achieve effective deterrence. When determining the fine to be imposed, NCAs should consider the value of the undertaking’s sales of goods and services to which the infringement directly or indirectly relates. Similarly, NCAs should be entitled to increase the fine to be imposed on an undertaking or association of undertakings that continues the same, or commits a similar, infringement after the Commission or a national competition authority has taken a decision finding that the same undertaking or association of undertakings has infringed Articles 101 or 102 TFEU.
Amendment 141 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) The leadership and the members of the decision-making body of national competition authorities are selected and appointed according to clear and transparent rules and procedures laid down in advance.
Amendment 145 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities have the human, financial and technical resources that are necessary for the effective performance of their duties and exercise of their powers when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU as defined in paragraph 2. Without prejudice to national budgetary rules and procedures, Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities are granted independence in the application of the allocated budget.
Amendment 149 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities have the human, financial, technical and technological resources that are necessary for the effective performance of their duties, including their consultative role, and exercise of their powers when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU as defined in paragraph 2.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities submit publicly available periodic reports on their activities to a governmental or parliamentary body. Member States shall ensure that such reports include information about the appointments and dismissals of members of the decision making body, the amount of resources that were allocated in the relevant year and any changes in this amount compared to previous years. Member States should also send these reports to the European Parliament.
Amendment 162 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that if a reasonable suspicion exists that books or other records related to the business and to the subject matter of the inspection which may be relevant to prove a serious violation of Article 101 or Article 102 TFEU are being kept in any premises other than those referred to in Article 6, land or means or transport, including the homes of directors, managers, and other members of staff of undertakings and associations of undertakings, national administrative competition authorities may conduct unannounced inspections in such premises, land and means of transport.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities may by decision require undertakings and associations of undertakings to provide all necessary information for the application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU within a specifiedreasonable time limit. This obligation shall cover information (also including e-mails, instant messaging system messages) which is accessible to the undertaking and association of undertakings.
Amendment 172 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities may by decision require undertakings and associations of undertakings to provide all necessary information for the application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU within a specified time limit. This obligation shall cover information which is accessible to the undertaking and association of undertakings.
Amendment 174 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that where national competition authorities find that there is an infringement of Article 101 or 102 TFEU, they may by decision require the undertakings and associations of undertakings concerned to bring such infringement to an end. For that purpose, they may impose any behavioural or structural remedies which are proportionate to the infringement committed and necessary to bring the infringement effectively to an end. Structural remedies can only be imposed either where there is no equally effective behavioural remedy or where any equally effective behavioural remedy would be more burdensome for the undertaking concerned than the structural remedy.
Amendment 179 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities acting on their own initiative may by decision order the imposition of interim measures on undertakings at least in cases where there is urgency due to the risk of serious and irreparable harm to competition and on the basis of a prima facie finding of an infringement of Article 101 or Article 102 TFEU. Such a decision shall apply either for a specific period of time and may be renewed in so far that is necessary and appropriate, with the possibility to be renewed, or until the final decision is taken.
Amendment 187 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Without prejudice to national laws of the Member States which provide for the imposition of sanctions in criminal judicial proceedings, Member States shall ensure that national administrative competition authorities may either impose by decision in administrative proceedings, or, request in non-criminal judicial proceedings the imposition of effective, proportionate and deterrent pecuniary fines on undertakings or associations of undertakings which are determined in proportion to their total worldwide turnover, where intentionally or negligently:
Amendment 190 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) they supply incorrect, incomplete or misleading information in response to a request made by a decision referred to byin Article 8 or do not supply information within the specified time-limit;
Amendment 197 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where necessary to ensure the full payment of the fine, Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities are entitled to require the payment of the outstanding amount of the fine by any of the undertakings whose representatives were members of the decision-making bodies of the association. To the extent that it is still necessary, national competition authorities shall also be entitled to require the payment of the outstanding amount of the fine by any of the members of the association which were active on the market on which the infringement occurred. However, payment shall not be required from those members of the association that did not implement the infringement and either were not aware of it or have actively distanced themselves from it before the investigation started.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Where an infringement by an association of undertakings relates to the activities of its members, the maximum amount of the fine shall not be set at a level below 10 % of the sum of the total worldwide turnover of each member active on the market affected by the infringement of the association. However, the financial liability of each undertaking in respect of the payment of the fine shall not exceed the maximum amount set in accordance with paragraph 1. This should not prevent Member States from maintaining or introducing a higher maximum amount of the fine.
Amendment 242 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that current and former employees and directors of applicants for immunity from fines to competition authorities are protected from any criminal and administrative sanctions and from sanctions imposed in non- criminal judicial proceedings for their involvement in the secret cartel covered by the application, including in cross-border cases, if these employees and directors actively cooperate with the competition authorities concerned and the immunity application predates the start of the criminal proceedings.
Amendment 265 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
The costs incurred by the Commission in connection with the maintenance and the development of the European Competition Network System and cooperation within the European Competition Network shall be borne by the general budget of the Union within the limit of the available appropriations.
Amendment 20 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) 4,4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen as defined in Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for 4,4'- Methylenedianiline. The Committee identified for this carcinogen the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriate to establish a limit value in Part A of Annex III for 4,4'- Methylenedianiline and to set out a skin notation in Part B of Annex III to Directive 2004/37/EC indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 21 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Ethylene dichloride (1,2- dichloroethane, EDC) meets the criteria for classification as carcinogenic (category 1B) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and therefore is a carcinogen as defined in Directive 2004/37/EC. It is possible, on the basis of the available information, including scientific and technical data, to set a limit value for ethylene dichloride. The Committee identified for ethylene dichloride the possibility of significant uptake through the skin. It is therefore appropriate to establish a limit value for ethylene dichloride in Part A of Annex III and to set out a skin notation in Part B of Annex III to Directive 2004/37/EC indicating the possibility of significant dermal uptake.
Amendment 28 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2004/37/EC
Article I – point 5 a
Article I – point 5 a
Work involving exposure to oils that have been used before in internal combustion engines to lubricate and cool the moving parts within the engine., more precisely used motor oils or used crankcase oils consist of blends of hydrocarbons including paraffins, naphthenics, and complex/alkylated polyaromatics and lubricating additives *. Work involving exposure to Diesel engine exhaust fumes. Work involving exposure to rubber dust and fumes. __________________ * as advised in SCOEL/OPIN/2016-405 Mineral Oils as Used Engine Oils Opinion from the Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits
Amendment 29 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Review of limit values The limit values established in this Directive will be kept under review in the light of the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC58 and of the opinions of the ECHA Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) and Socio-economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), in particular to take account of the interaction between limit values established in Directive 2004/37/EC and dose-response relations, actual exposure information, and, where available, DNELs (Derived No Effect Levels) derived for hazardous chemicals in accordance with that Regulation.
Amendment 32 #
2017/0004(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Sunlight exposure For prolonged outdoor work under direct sunlight the following additional measures due to increased cancer risk must be taken: i) Information about health hazards of unprotected UV exposure; ii) Where possible, provision of shading over fixed workstations; iii) Provision of air-permeable UV-safe clothing and head covering; iv) Provision of protective eyewear/sunglasses and protective sunscreen agents.
Amendment 9 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to report back to the Parliament no later than one year after adoption of the final report of the Committee of Inquiry on the follow-up actions taken by the Commission and Member States on the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee of Inquiry;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. To this end, calls on the Commission to change its internal structure and amend its division of responsibilities so that all legislative responsibilities currently held by DG GROW in the area of vehicle emissions are transferred to the responsibility of DG ENV.
Amendment 16 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that there are adequate human resources and, technical expertise and the appropriate level of autonomy in the JRC, including measures to keep relevant experience with vehicle and emissions technology and vehicle testing in the organisation; notes that the JRC may have additional verification responsibilities for requirements in the context of the proposal for a new market surveillance and type approval regulation;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for the swift adoption, implementation and application of the 3rd and 4th real driving emissions (RDE) packages to complete the regulatory framework for the new type-approval procedure; recalls that, in order for RDE tests to be effective in reducing the discrepancies between the NOx emissions measured in the laboratory and on the road, the specifications of the test and evaluation procedures should be set out very carefully and should cover athe widest possible range of driving conditions, including temperature, engine load, vehicle speed, altitude, type of road and other parameters commonlythat can be found when driving in the whole Union;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission to reviewse downwards in 2017 the conformity factor for RDE tests of NOx emissions, as provided for by the 2nd RDE package, so that it no longer exceeds the error margin of the PEMS equipment; calls on the Commission to use subsequent annual revisions to reduce the conformity factor further - in line with the technical progress and improvement of the accuracy of the PEMS equipment while taking into account the possibility to introduce an EU system for the approval of PEMS guaranteeing minimum levels of performance - to bring it as close to 1 as soon as possible and by 2021 at the latest;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to continue its work on improving Portable Emission Measurement System (PEMS) measurements for particulate matter with a viewperformance in order to improvinge their accuracy and the technological abilityreduce their error margin; considers that for particulate matter PEMS technology should be able to account for particles whose size is smaller than 23 nanometres and that are the most dangerous to public health;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Urges the Member States to ensure more transparency in access to documents of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV) meetings for their national parliaments;and all technical meetings that are linked to its work for their national parliaments; to this end, calls on the Commission and Member States to publish and make public, without exception, all minutes and positions submitted to and discussed in the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV).
Amendment 41 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that although the RDE procedure will minimise the risk of defeat device use, it will not completely prevent recourse to illegal practices; recommends therefore that, in line with the approach of the US authorities, a degree of unpredictability is built into the type- approval testing and random tests are conducted on cars in-use and on the road in order to prevent any outstanding loopholes from being exploited; and to ensure compliance throughout the lifecycle of a vehicle; to this end recommends the performance of tests with variations in parameters such as inter alia ambient temperatures, speed patterns, vehicle load and duration of the test in order to detect irrational emission behaviour and allow type approval authorities and testing services to conduct random off-cycle additional tests as they see necessary;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes with concern that the official testing of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption of vehicles will still be limited to a laboratory test procedure (WLTP), which means that the illegal use of defeat devices remains possible and can stay undetected; urges the Commission and the Member States to establish remote fleet monitoring schemes - making use of roadside remote sensing equipment and/or on-board sensors - to screen the environmental performance of the in- service fleet and to detect possible illegal practices that might lead to continued discrepancies between the performance on paper and in the real world;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to analyse why the JRC’'s research findings and concerns discussed among the Commission’'s services with regard to possible illegal practices by manufacturers never reached the higher levels of the hierarchy; calls on the Commission to report its conclusions to Parliament;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to mandate the JRC to further investigate, together with the national authorities and independent research institutes, the suspicious emission behaviour observed on several cars in August 2016;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to strictly monitor the enforcement by Member States of the exemptions to the use of defeat devices and to issue interpretative guidelines; demands such guidelines to apply retroactively to cars already in use; calls on the Commission to launch infringements procedures if it deems them necessary;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Considers that the results of the OLAF investigation and of any further internal investigation of the EIB on whether EU money was used to support RDI investments affected by the defeat devices that were installed on certain Volkswagen diesel engines shall be made publicly available; calls on OLAF and the EIB to share and make public such results with the Commission and the Parliament; asks the Commission, the EU Agencies and the EIB in particular, in case of a proven misuse of public funds, to suspend any upcoming disbursement and to recover the entire amount that was granted for the implementation of the projects; believes that the recovered amount should be used to compensate EU consumers affected by the Volkswagen scandal.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the swift adoption of the proposal for a Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers (2016/0014(COD)), to enter into force no later than 2020, replacing the current framework directive on type-approval; considers the preservation of the level of ambition of the original Commission proposal, in particular as regards the introduction of EU oversight of the system, to bestrongly deplores all efforts to weaken the draft Commission proposal and to delay the process in the Council; considers the requirements foreseen in the original Commission proposal as the bare minimum objecti; believes to be achieved durihat these requirements should be preserved and possibly streng the interinstitutional negotiationsned while all attempts to dilute them should be rejected, in particular as regards the introduction of EU oversight onf the dossiersystem;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls for the creation of a European Agency for Market Surveillance of Road Transport, that would be in charge of market surveillance activities, coordinate the work of national market surveillance authorities, and have the final say in case of disagreements between them; suggests that the Agency should have the power to organise European-wide recall programs and to withdraw type-approval when appropriate; additionally, that the Agency should initiate a test or inspection following a submission of third party test verification results that show evidence of suspicious emission behaviour and that besides market surveillance, it should perform audits on national type approval authorities;
Amendment 76 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the new framework for EU type-approval should empower the new Agency, or other EU body created for that purpose, or failing that, the Commission to verify type approvals by retesting vehicles, using a wide range of tests, and to initiate corrective measures where necessary including mandatory recalls and fines; believes that the new Regulation must foresee that such corrective measures might include compensation to consumers if the original vehicles' performance was altered following any remedial action taken, as well as financial compensation for any negative external impacts (such as on air quality, public health, etc.);
Amendment 78 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Believes that there should be a clear legal and administrative separation of responsibilities and tasks between type approval authorities, testing services and manufacturers: the type-approval authorities should not perform any activities that technical services perform and there should be a strict separation between them in terms of financing, organisation and human resources in order to avoid any possible conflict of interest; additionally believes that the type-approval authorities and national market surveillance authorities should not provide consultancy services on a commercial or competitive basis.;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 22
22. BCalls for the establishment of a fee structure to ensure proper and independent financing of type approval, market surveillance and activities of technical services; believes that type- approval authorities should be made responsible for checking the financialcommercial and economic relations existing between car manufacturers and technical servicessuppliers on the one hand and technical services on the other hand in order to prevent conflicts of interest between the two;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 24
24. Points out the need for systematic enforcement of conformity of production and in-use conformity of vehicles by the national authorities responsible, further coordinated and supervised at EU level; believes that the conformity of production and in-use conformity testing should be done by a technical service different from the one responsible for the type-approval of the car in question and that in-house technical services should be excluded from performing the emissions test for type approval purposes; urges the Member States to clarify once and for all which authority is in charge of market surveillance in their territory, to ensure this authority is aware of its responsibilities, and to notify the Commission accordingly;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25
25. Calls onfor the Commission and the co-legislators to consider also introducing testing withswift adoption, implementation and application of the 4th RDE package, regulating the use of PEMS for in-service conformity checks, at least as a screening device, and and for third party testing; calls on the Commission and the co-legislators to introduce a mandate for the JRCAgency to conduct in-service conformity checks with PEMS in the context of the new type- approval framework;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the co-legislators to establish in the upcoming Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, an EU-wide remote sensing network to monitor the real world emissions of the car fleet and to identify excessively polluting vehicles in order to target in-service conformity checks and to trace cars that might be illegally modified with hardware (e.g. EGR switch-off plates, DPF or SCR removal) or software (illegal chip tuning) modifications;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls on the Commission to make use of its delegated powers foreseen in Article 17 of Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, to update the test methods for the periodic technical inspection of cars in order to measure the NOx emissions of cars, at least for these cars identified as highly polluting by remote sensing schemes;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the US practice of random off- production-line and in-service testing and to draw the necessary conclusions with regard to improving their market surveillance activities;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 28
28. Calls for stricter and more effective enforcement of vehicle emission measurement rules in the EU; considers that only stronger oversight at EU level can ensure that the EU law on emissions is properly enforced; proposes that the governance structure on car emissions be reformed without delay and brought into line with the other transport sectors by establishing the Agency; notes that the Agency could benefit from the experience gained in the railway sector, regarding conformity checks and coordination of national authorities;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 30
30. Urges the Commission to launch infringement procedures against Member States that have not put in place effective market surveillance and national system of penalties for infringements of EU law as required by the existing legislation;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 31
31. Suggests that the Commission should be empowered to impose effective, proportionate and dissuasive administrative fines and to command remedial and corrective actions where non-compliance of vehicles is established; considers that the possible sanctions should include type-approval withdrawal and the establishment of EU-wide recall programmes;
Amendment 134 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Member States to apply more vigorous measures in the wake of the emissions cheating scandal; calls on the Member States to apply the available sanctions, where relevantand their type approval authorities to examine the information on base and auxiliary emission control strategies - to be disclosed by the car manufactures - for already type-approved Euro 5 and Euro 6 cars displaying irrational emissions behaviour observed in testing programs, and to check their conformity with the Commission's interpretation guidelines on the defeat device provisions; calls on the Member States to apply the available sanctions in case of non-conformity, including mandatory recall programmes and the withdrawal of type-approvals; calls on the Commission to ensure a coordinated approach on recall programmes across the EU;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Amendment 146 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 b (new)
36b. Calls on the European Commission to verify and oversee the impact of the recall programmes, already in place in many Member states, and to ensure that the recalled cars conform to the legal requirements set out in the EU legislation.
Amendment 149 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 c (new)
36c. Calls on the Commission to review the existing rules on consumer protection in order to create consistent standards across the Union and the possibility for class action against fraudulent companies; urges the European Commission to review all relevant EU legislation in order to support the establishment of a common compensation scheme and proper rules to compensate European consumers;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 d (new)
36d. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to assess the effectiveness of current Low Emission Zones in cities - taking into account the failure of Euro standards for light duty vehicles to reflect real world emissions, and to examine the benefit of introducing a label or standard for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles that meet the emission limit values in real driving conditions;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 e (new)
36e. Calls on the Commission and the co-legislators to follow a more integrated approach in their policies to improve the environmental performance of cars, in order to ensure progress on both the decarbonisation and air quality objectives, such as by fostering the electrification or transition to alternative motorisations of the car fleet;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 f (new)
36 f. Calls on the Commission, to that end, to review the Clean Power for Transport Directive and to come forward with a Draft Regulation on CO2 standards for the car fleets coming onto the market from 2025 onwards, with the inclusion of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) and Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) mandates that impose a stepwise increasing share of zero and ultra-low emission vehicles in the total fleet with the aim to phase out new CO2-emitting cars by 2035;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 g (new)
36g. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to foster green public procurement policies, purchasing ZEVs and ULEVs by public authorities for their own fleets or for (semi-)public car sharing programs;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 h (new)
36 h. Calls on the Commission to review the emissions limits set out in Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 with a view to improving air quality in the Union and to achieving the Union ambient air quality limits as well as the WHO recommended levels, and come forward by 2025 at the latest with proposals, as appropriate, for new technology-neutral Euro 7 emission limits applicable for all M1 and N1 vehicles placed on the Union market;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 i (new)
36i. Asks the Commission to consider the review of the Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) to include environmental damage caused by air pollution by car manufactures that are violating the EU's car emissions legislation; believes that if car manufactures could be held financially liable for remedying the environmental damage they caused, an increased level of prevention and precaution might be expected;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 36 j (new)
36 j. Calls on the Commission to work with the Member States to ensure that no worker from the automotive sector should suffer from the emissions scandal; to this end, Member States and car manufacturers should coordinate and promote vocational training plans to guarantee that workers, whose employment situation has been negatively affected by the emission scandal, remain in employment in the future, for example in the field of alternative motorisations;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2908(RSP)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Considers that the final results and recommendations of the committee of inquiry could have been better aligned with the legislative work and timetable of the current proposal for a Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers (2016/0014 (COD)) - which will replace and update the current directive on type- approval - in order to guarantee an effective sharing and full knowledge of the inquiry committee's findings and to be sure that the final conclusions and recommendations can be taken into account in the work of the legislative dossier, also at the initial stage of the internal negotiations in the Parliament;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2302(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points out that active organizations in rural development (such as Local Action Groups) might face difficulties in accessing bank guarantees - which is a prerequisite for benefits from advance payments on running and animation costs - considers therefore that a guarantees program on those advances would be beneficial;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that some central banks are already experimenting withinvestigating the possibilities offered by virtual currencies as well as other new technologies; encourages the relevant authorities in Europe to experiment as well, in order to keep up with market developments; recommends that the European Central Bank conduct experiments with a ‘virtual euro’also investigate the potential of a ‘virtual euro’ and produce an impact assessment;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Flags the need for better education and awareness about cyber risks both for citizens and businesses, and for the need for measures to be taken at European level for more effective prevention of such risks;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for increased digital skills in society as a whole; calls on the Commission to present best practices in the context of its Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition and at the same time to promote their proper adoption and implementation by the Member States;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2224(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas whistle-blowers played an importa prominent role in the LuxLeaks, SwissLeaks and Panama Papers revelations, thus contributing to increased reforms to combat financial and tax fraud, money laundering and corruption, which hamper economic development and the rule of law;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2224(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that whistle-blowers should not bear the burden of proof when it comes to demonstrating that they acted in good faith, as what matters is whether the information disclosed is in the public interest, or exposes wrongdoing and other misconductit is necessary altogether to encourage whistle-blowers acting in good faith to report illegal actions, infringements and/or fraudulent activity, but that they should not be required to bear the burden of proof; decidedly places in a separate category, and condemns, however, cases of whistle- blowing in bad faith (typically based on interests and possibly also causing damage), conduct which already has consequences under the laws of the Member States;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors' Special Report 'Combating Food Waste: an opportunity for the EU to improve the resource- efficiency of the food supply chain' (2016),
Amendment 11 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that food waste must be analyzed in a cross-cutting manner, as it affects several policies at the same time, including agriculture, fisheries, food safety, environment, social affairs and tax policy; insists therefore on the need to better harmonize the different policies and establish the reduction of food waste as a clear objective of existing policies;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Calls on the Commission to carry out an impact assessment of the different policies to tackle food waste such as agriculture, fisheries, food safety, environment or tax policy;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Court of Auditors' Special Report examined the question 'Does the EU contribute to a resource-efficient food supply chain by combating food waste effectively?'; whereas the findings of the report indicate that currently the EU does not combat food waste effectively, and that existing initiatives and policies could be used more effectively to address the problem of food waste1a ; _________________ 1aEuropean Court of Auditors’ Special Report ‘Combating Food Waste: an opportunity for the EU to improve the resource-efficiency of the food supply chain’ (2016) p.44.
Amendment 49 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Amendment 52 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas operators in the food supply chain often internalise the cost of food waste and include it in the final consumer price of the product1a ; _________________ 1aEuropean Court of Auditors’ Special Report ‘Combating Food Waste: an opportunity for the EU to improve the resource-efficiency of the food supply chain’ (2016), p. 14.
Amendment 54 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the importance of bringing together farmers in cooperatives or professional associations in order to reduce food losses by strengthening their knowledge of markets, allowing more efficient programming, economies of scale and improving their capacity to market their production;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas there is no common consistent definition of ‘food waste’ nor a common methodology for measuring food waste at Union level yet, which makes it difficult to compare different datasets and to measure progress in reducing food waste; whereas in the FUSIONS project, food waste was defined as ‘any food, and inedible parts of food, removed from the food supply chain to be recovered or disposed (including composted, crops ploughed in/not harvested, anaerobic digestion, bio-energy production, co- generation, incineration, disposal to sewer, landfill or discarded to sea)’11 ; whereas for the purpose of this report, 'food waste' means food intended for human consumption, either in edible or inedible status, removed from the production or supply chain to be discarded including at primary production, processing, manufacturing, transportation, storage, retail and consumer levels; _________________ 11 FUSIONS Definitional Framework for Food Waste, 3 July 2014.
Amendment 96 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes that food waste is a problem at every stage of the chain, whether it is production, processing, marketing, transport or consumption; insists therefore on the need to improve communication between all actors in the food supply chain, in particular between suppliers and distributors, in order to match supply and demand, the discrepancies of which are one of the main causes of food waste;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
Recital N b (new)
Nb. whereas local and regional authorities have a key role to play in reducing food waste in the area of their competence; whereas actions to reduce food waste should be taken at the appropriate level;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that farmer-led initiatives can offer viable economic solutions and provide value for products which might otherwise go to waste, by developing markets for products that would normally be excluded from the food chain, and highlights the potential of farmer-led social innovation projects such as gleaning and donation of excess foodstuffs to food banks;
Amendment 115 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that the food industry has already taken initiatives to reduce food waste by strengthening cooperation with food banks throughout Europe; notes, however, that there are still barriers to donations, mainly of legal nature; calls on the Commission to clarify the interpretation of the legal provisions discouraging donations;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that, in the context of food aid, VAT on food donations is due, but Member States may consider that the value used for the calculation of VAT is low or close to zero if the donation is made close to the recommended date of consumption or if the foodstuffs are unsaleable; notes that in practice VAT on food aid is treated differently from one Member State to another; calls, therefore, on the Commission to clarify the rules on the application of the VAT Directive in the case of food aid;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a coordinated policy response at EU and Member State level that takes into account policies regarding waste, food safety and information, but also aspects of economic, research and innovation, environment, financial, agriculture, education, and social, trade, consumer protection and public procurement policy;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Stresses that price volatility, extreme or unusual climate events and the prolongation of the Russian embargo are responsible for food waste in the agricultural sector; stresses the importance of building bridges between farmers and food banks to encourage the development of agricultural donations;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Calls for the restoration of an effective policy to regulate agricultural markets in order to better match supply to demand and thus reduce food waste;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that some wastage at farm level is also due to the role played by retailers in relation to retailer standards regarding product specifications, cancelled orders owing to changes in consumer demand, and over-production as a result of requirements to meet seasonal demands.; stresses the need to revise marketing standards for quality and aesthetics for classifying agricultural products;
Amendment 143 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Highlights the findings of the Special Report No 34 of the European Court of Auditors "Combating food waste: an opportunity for the EU to improve the use of resources in the food chain"', stressing that Commission's action regarding food waste has so far been sporadic and fragmented;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to swiftly adopt a common definition and methodology to measure food waste;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to swiftly adopt a common methodology to measure food waste; calls on the Member States to support the collection of unused food for charities or to reuse these food articles for secondary purposes;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Regrets that the implementation of the Member States' obligation to report on their food waste has been delayed by the Commission, as well as the Commission's deadline to adopt an implementing act laying down a common methodology for the evaluation of the food quantities.
Amendment 159 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8 c. Regrets the lack of a common definition of 'food waste' at the European level, despite repeated calls from the European Parliament, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the G20; calls, therefore, on the Commission to reflect on the establishment of such a definition.
Amendment 164 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8 d. Stresses that the agriculture sector has a key role to play in reducing food waste and notes with concern that the Commission has never conducted a study to determine the impact of the different reforms on the volume of agricultural production and its effect on food waste; calls, therefore, on the Commission to integrate the issue of food waste into the next review of the CAP;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8 e. Stresses the importance of the new "school schemes programmes" and in particular the introduction of compulsory accompanying measures, such as the promotion of conscious food consumption in education; stresses the importance of using these accompanying measures to convey educational messages about food waste and its prevention;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with stakeholders, in improving consumers’ understanding of ‘use by’ dates and ‘best before’ dates; asks the Commission to assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates in different Member States are fit for purpose; points out that the use of dual date labelling, for example 'sell by' and 'use by', on the same product can have a negative effect on consumers' food management decisions;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to engage, in cooperation with stakeholders, in improving consumers’ understanding of ‘use by’ dates and ‘best before’ dates and the usability of foodstuffs after the 'best before' date; asks the Commission to assess whether current EU legislation and current practice in use with ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates in different Member States are fit for purpose;
Amendment 226 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote consumer understanding of food waste, food safety, and good practices in relation to their management and consumption of food; stresses the importance of educational measures to achieve conscious food purchase and consumption;
Amendment 237 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Member States to include food waste-related educational messages in the accompanying measures of the school fruit and milk schemes with the aim of encouraging good eating habits in young people;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to exchange and promote successful practices of food waste reduction and resource conservation methods already used by stakeholders; encourages Member States to consult the relevant stakeholders on targeted sectorial measures to be taken in the context of preventing food waste;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that large quantities of perfectly edible fruits and vegetables do not reach the market due to aesthetic reasons and marketing standards; notes that there are successful initiatives that utilize such products and encourages stakeholders from the wholesale and retail sector to promote such practices; calls on the Commission to undertake research on the relation between marketing standards and food waste in this context;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to explore the modalities for donating food to charities from companies in the country of production, regardless of the language on the product packaging; points out that donations of said goods should be made possible when the information critical for maintaining food safety, e.g. on allergens, is made available to recipients in official languages of their Member States;
Amendment 280 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to consider the issue of food waste in future impact assessments of its policies;
Amendment 285 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission to undertake a study on the impact of reforms of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) on the generation and reduction of food waste;
Amendment 286 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Encourages Member States to use the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to reduce food waste in primary production and the processing sector;
Amendment 287 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Encourages Member States to use the full potential of the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) in order to reduce food waste in the context of fish discards and improve survival rates of aquaculture-grown organisms;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to explore how unfair trade practices in the food supply chain generate food waste and, where necessary, take action at the appropriate level to reduce it;
Amendment 289 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 f (new)
Paragraph 13 f (new)
13f. Calls on the Commission to explore the potential of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) to help reduce food waste;
Amendment 290 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 g (new)
Paragraph 13 g (new)
13g. Calls on the Commission to complete the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) regulation with an implementing act that will regulate using intervention stocks generated under CAP and promote the use of FEAD to facilitate food donation in the context of financing the costs of collection, transport, storage and distribution; encourages local, regional and national authorities to support the setting up of food donation infrastructure in regions and areas where it is non- existent, inadequate or under capacitated;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States to create economic incentives for donating food and limiting food waste;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that innovative and environmentally friendly solutions in areas including the management of co- and by- products of food production, food storage, digital technologies, and packaging can offer significant potential for food waste reduction; encourages public and private stakeholders to support research in these areas and promote sustainable and effective solutions;
Amendment 320 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recommends that, when appropriate, local and regional products and seasonal products be used in the catering and hospitality sector to shorten the production and consumption chain as to reduce the number of processing stages and thus the waste generated during the various phases;
Amendment 325 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Urges all institutions and bodies of the European Union to include the requirement of having food waste management and reduction plans in catering related tenders;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the increased use of palm oil in processed food, with some 50 % of packaged goods now containing palm oil, and as a biofuel in comparison with other vegetable oils; calls for clear and transparent labelling of palm oil in processed goods;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the alarming scale of deforestation driven by palm oil; notes that palm oil is an importantmonocultural palm plantations; notes that palm oil production represents one of the drivers of deforestation for commercial agriculture, where extremely biodiverse tropical forest is being converted to monocultural oil palm oil plantations;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the role of oil palm as part of diverse intercropping systems in ensuring food security and valuable income for smallholders;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that the certification schemes do not guarantee genuinely sustainable palm oil, notably certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) certification, which is not effectiveRecognizes the role of sustainable palm oil certification schemes, such as the certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) certification. Encourages further strengthening of such schemes in guaranteeing the genuine sustainability of palm oil, and in ensuring relevant standards and compliance therewith;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2222(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes any multi-stakeholder initiative which aims at setting and implementing ambitious standards for sustainable palm oil production, as well as ensuring the respect of human, land and labour rights;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for companies that cultivatproduce palm oil to use the High Carbon Stock (HCS) approach when developing their plantations; draws attention to the need to create a comprehensive land-use plan, that exercises the precaution principle, and will take into account the land used by local communities for the cultivation of food, peatlands and high conservation value (HCV) land, and will respect the right of communities to use the land on the basis of ‘free prior and informed consent’ (FPIC);
Amendment 157 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the non-profit sector, to launch information campaigns and to provide consumers with comprehensive information on the consequences of the reckless cultivation of palm oilplantations; calls on the Commission to ensure that information confirming that a product is not linked to deforestation is provided to consumers by means of a special indication on the product;
Amendment 222 #
2016/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to develop technologies and strategies to reduce the impact of European consumption on deforestation in third countries; Calls to fully exploit the "polluter pays" principle in relation to deforestation;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2221(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that young people and women have particular difficulty in finding jobs in rural areas or starting a farm of their own; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that funding for young farmers and support programmes for women in rural areas guarantee high- quality jobs with fair wages to avoid depolulatoin;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Available eEmission control technologies (ECTs) available at the time of adoption of the Euro 5 and 6 NOx emission limits, when properly applied, already allowed diesel cars to meet the Euro 5 NOx emission limit of 180 mg/km and the Euro 6 NOx emission limit of 80 mg/km by the date of their respective entry into force, in real world conditions and not only in laboratory tests.
Amendment 13 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. There are large discrepancies between the NOx emissions of most Euro 3-6 diesel cars measured during the type- approval process with the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) laboratory test, which meet the legal limit, and their NOx emissions measured in real driving conditions, which substantially exceed the limit. Those discrepancies affect most the vast majority of diesel cars and are not limited to the Volkswagen vehicles equipped with prohibited defeat devices. These discrepancies contribute, to a large extent, to infringements by several Member States of Directive 2008/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2008 on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe.
Amendment 16 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. The existence of the discrepancies, and their significant negative impact on attaining air quality objectives, in particular with regard to urban areas, had been known to the Commission, to the responsible authorities of the Member States and to many other stakeholders since at least 2004-2005 when the Euro 5/6 Regulation was being prepared. The discrepancies have been confirmed by a large number of studies by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) since 2010-2011 and other researchers since 2010-201104.
Amendment 18 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Although less so than for NOx emissions, there are also significant differences in the measured values of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption between laboratory tests and tests on the road;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Before September 2015, the discrepancies were generally attributed to the inadequacy of the NEDC laboratory test, which is not representative of real world emissions, and to the optimisation strategies put in place by car manufacturers to pass the laboratory test, not to the use of prohibited defeat devices, although in 2013 a study conducted by the JRC discussed the possible use of defeat devices similar to those later discovered in Volkswagen vehicles. Evidence gathered by the committee suggested that car manufacturers are deliberately calibrating ECTs in their cars so that their effectiveness is reduced outside of the boundary conditions of the NEDC test.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. The mandate forRather than waiting for a new, more realistic and certified test procedure, the co-legislators decided to continue with the development of the Euro 5/6 legislation in 2007, while at the same time giving a mandate to the Commission to keep the test cycles under review, and revise them if necessary to adequately reflect the emissions generated by real driving on the road, included by the legislators in 2007, . This resulted in the development and introduction of real driving emission (RDE) testing with Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS) into the EU type-approval procedure as of 2017, while introducing at the same time the notion of a conformity factor (CF), which, in practice, weakens the emission standards currently in force.
Amendment 24 #
2016/2215(INI)
5 a. At the same time, the development of a new, more realistic, laboratory test procedure, the so called Worldwide Harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP), that is due to replace the obsolete NEDC, took an extremely long time, and the test will be mandatory as part of the type approval process of all new vehicle types from 1 September 2017 onwards and for all new vehicles one year later. The WLTP has been chosen by the Commission and Member States as the test procedure for CO2 emissions, other pollutant emissions and fuel consumption measurements for the purpose of type approval.
Amendment 25 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. From the evidence gathered and from internal exchanges of emails in the Commission, it is clear that vehicle manufacturers strongly resisted the introduction of PEMS at any stage of type approval and delayed the work of the RDE-LDV working group, insisting on the application of the random laboratory cycle as an "easier procedure" for emission compliance, leaving the door open for possible cycle-beating.
Amendment 28 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. The excessive length of the process leading to the introduction of regulatory RDE tests cannot be explained only in partsufficiently explained by the complexity of the development of a new test procedure, the time needed for the technological development of PEMS, and the length of the decision-making and administrative processes at the EU level. The delays were also due to choices of political priorities, such asand constant pressure from the industry, that put the focus of the Commission and the Member States on avoiding burdens on industry in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis.
Amendment 32 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. It is debatable, as confirmed by several experts, whether there is a need to include any conformity factor in the RDE procedure, given that they remain in clear contradiction with the results of several independent tests carried out on Euro 6 cars, which showed NOx conformity factors below the value of 1.5 or even much lower than 1 are already achievable. Moreover, conformity factors are not justifiable from a technical perspective and do not reflect an obvious need to develop new technology, but rather allow the ongoing use of technology with less efficiency, while efficient technology is present on the market but has low penetration levels for economic reasons today.
Amendment 34 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. The introduction and application of conformity factors at the agreed levels could be considered a de facto blanket derogation from the applicable emissions limits for a considerable amount of time and thus run counter to the aims and objectives of the basic Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 given that the established conformity factors did not only reflect the measurement uncertainty of PEMS, but have been adapted further to the demands for more leniency by Member States and car manufacturers, without technical justification.
Amendment 43 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. The analysis of the minutes of the RDE-LDV working group and of the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles (TCMV) shows that some Member States, including in particular France, Italy and Spain, acted on several occasions to delay the adoption process of the RDE tests and to favour less stringent testing methods. In addition, several Member States (Italy, Spain, France, Slovak Republic, Romania, and Hungary), prevented the formation of a qualified majority in the TCMV, resulting in a postponement of the vote on the first RDE package, and therefore a delay of the whole RDE process, that is still not completed today, but was initially foreseen to be applicable for compliance purposes as of the date of introduction of the Euro 6 emission limits (2014 for new type-approvals and 2015 for all new vehicles). As a result of lobbying from certain Member States for a higher value of conformity factor, new car models will have to respect the NTE Euro 6 emission standards, already agreed by the co-legislators in 2007, not before 2020. This is six years later than originally planned and three years later than the already once delayed timing the European Commission proposed in its CARS 2020 Communication of 8/11/2012 (COM(2012) 636).
Amendment 46 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The analysis of minutes of the TCMV meetings shows that many Member States (Italy, Spain, France, Slovak Republic, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Poland, United Kingdom and Austria), strongly opposed the more ambitious Commission proposal for conformity factors for NOx limits, and instead settled for higher conformity factor values corresponding to weaker environmental objectives. Some Member States presented a different position to the public and to the participants of the TCMV.
Amendment 50 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Despite the issue of pollutant emissions from vehicles being not only a highly sensitive and political issue, but also a subject of high concern to the EU citizens, the Commission did not make any attempts to advance the decision- making process by making use of the possibility envisaged in the Regulatory Procedure with Scrutiny to bring forward the proposal to the level of the Council to increase political awareness and to exercise additional pressure on obstructing Member States. The Commission's failure to act in a timely manner on its responsibility to keep the test procedure under review and to revise it to reflect real world conditions constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 54 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. As the entity responsible for the process and agenda of the RDE-LDV working group, the Commission, and more specifically DG ENTR, should have steered the RDE-LDV working group towards an earlier choice of the option of PEMS testing, as that option was suggested in Recital 15 of the Euro 5/6 Regulation, was widely supported within the RDE- LDV group, and the JRC had already concluded in November 2010 that PEMS testing methods were sufficiently robust. This constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 55 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. The Commission (DG ENTR) delayed the RDE introduction date for compliance purposes on several occasions. It can be estimated that the total delay for introduction of the RDE test for compliance purposes in the framework of legally established emission limits while taking into account the inaccuracy of the measurement equipment equals 6 years (2020 for new vehicles instead of planned 2014 and 2021 for all vehicles instead of 2015).
Amendment 56 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. The CARS 2020 proposal, explicitly delayed necessary emissions regulations in order to protect the car industry from 'regulatory burden' in the aftermath of the economic and financial crisis. Ensuring compliance with existing EU emissions standards was superseded by the economic concerns of an industrial sector.
Amendment 60 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. The issue of pollution and its effects on public health and the environment was not given sufficient attention by the Commission's competent Industry DG (DG ENTR, subsequently DG GROW) despite calls for more action by the Commission's Environment DG (DG ENV) and it's likely that the relevant emissions legislation and its enforcement in the Union would be have been more robust if DG ENV was responsible. In a reply to a DG ENTR Interservice Consultation dated 16 November 2005 on the proposal for a Euro 5 emission limit, DG ENV gave a suspended opinion arguing that that it was justified to push for a lower NOx limit for diesel cars because standards elsewhere in the world were much more demanding than the proposed 200mg/km and that EU car makers were demonstrating their technical and economic capacity to comply with the much stricter NOx standard in the United States of 44mg/km.
Amendment 61 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11 b. More pro-active involvement of DG ENV in the development of emissions legislation by bringing it forward to the level of the College of Commissioners could have contributed to more robust emissions legislation.
Amendment 64 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Over half of the RDE-LDV working group participants consisted of experts from car manufacturers and other automotive industries. This can inter alia be attributed to the lack of sufficient technical expertise in the Commission departments. While the Commission consulted a wide range of stakeholders and ensured open access to the RDE-LDV group, it should have taken further steps to “"as far as possible, ensure a balanced representation of relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, consumers associations and civil society, taking into account the specific tasks of the expert group and the type of expertise required”", as required by the horizontal rules for Commission expert groups of 10 November 2010.
Amendment 65 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. The Commission should have acted to mitigate the central role played by the overrepresented industry representatives in the work of the RDE- LDV working group, who constantly delayed its work by re-opening topics that were considered clarified or even decided upon.
Amendment 71 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Defeat devices were generally not considered among the possible reasons behind the discrepancies between laboratory and on-road NOx emissions and it was not generally suspected that they could be in actual use in any passenger car produced in the EU before the Volkswagen revelations in September 2015, despite the fact that such devices were found in the US in light-duty vehicles in 1995 and in heavy-duty vehicles in 1998.
Amendment 78 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. The scope and provisions of the ban on defeat devices has never been disputed by anyone. No Member State or car manufacturer ever questioned or asked for clarification on the provisions on defeat devices, including the implementation of the ban, until the Volkswagen case.
Amendment 83 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Some emission control strategies applied by car manufacturers point towards the possible use of prohibited defeat devices. For instance, some manufacturers decrease the effectiveness of ECTs outside specific “"thermal windows”" close to the temperature range prescribed by the NEDC test, but which are not justifiable byaccording to the technical limitations of the ECTs. Others modulate ECTs to decrease their efficiency after a certain time from the start of the engine, close to the duration of the test, has elapsed. Moreover, in many cases, emissions measured on a test cycle after a certain period following engine start are unjustifiably higher, given the technical functionality of ECTs, than on the same cycle with measurements done immediately after engine start.
Amendment 87 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Following the Volkswagen scandal, some car manufacturers have adjusted their thermal windows to allow their existing emissions control technologies to operate within a much broader temperature range.
Amendment 88 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. The evidence gathered confirmed that car manufacturers - who are responsible for ensuring that no prohibited defeat device is used in their vehicles - interpret the rules established in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 in such a way that they are optimising their vehicles in order to simply pass the test cycle and comply with the letter of the law, but not necessarily the spirit. At the same time, the car manufacturers clearly disregarded the provisions set in Article 5(1) of the above- mentioned Regulation, obliging them to equip their vehicles so that the components likely to affect emissions are designed, constructed and assembled so as to enable the vehicle, in normal use, to comply with the Regulation and its implementing measures.
Amendment 89 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Optimisation strategies that reduce the effectiveness of ECTs can be attributed to commercial choices made by the car manufacturer to achieve different objectives, such as reducing fuel consumption, increasing user convenience, reducing costs by using cheaper parts or addressing design constraints. These objectives are not covered by the exemptions on the prohibition on the use of defeat devices.
Amendment 90 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. No authority searched for defeat devices or proved the illegal use of defeat devices before September 2015. No Member State authority or technical service performed any tests other than the NEDC, that has to be used in the scope of type-approval, which in itself cannot point to the use of a defeat device. While an alternative test in itself may not necessarily identify the use of a defeat device, the use of tests other than the NEDC could indicate suspicious emission behaviour and prompt the need for further investigation. Alternative tests have always been a possibility but have never been used. The vast majority of car manufacturers present on the EU market declared that they use the derogations to the ban on defeat devices foreseen in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. The legality of the use of the derogations is subject to ongoing investigations and court cases.
Amendment 93 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Unlike in the case of heavy-duty vehicles, car manufacturers were not required to disclose or justify their emission strategies. Without such an obligationOnly Article 3(9) of the Commission implementing Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 asks manufacturers, when applying for type-approval, to "provide the approval authority with information on the operating strategy of the exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR), including its functioning at low temperatures". Apparently this information was never used by national type approval authorities to check whether switching off or modulating emission abatement technologies is in line with the provisions on defeat devices. Without an obligation to disclose the complete base and auxiliary emission strategies, which change the base strategies for a specific purpose and in response to a specific set of operating conditions, identifying with certainty a defeat device implemented in software by reverse engineering is a lengthy and burdensome operation with no guarantee of success. Even with RDE tests, the risk that defeat strategies are used cannot be completely excluded in the future.
Amendment 96 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. There is no consistent application of EU law in the 28 Member States, thus creating uncertainty in the interpretation of legal provisions and undermining the single market.
Amendment 97 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Between 2005 and 2015, the EIB granted loans to the Volkswagen Group in the order of EUR 4.3 billion. Of these about EUR 3.1billion concerned loans for RDI investments for emissions reduction of (passenger and commercial vehicle) engines. It is still unclear, pending ongoing investigations by OLAF and EIB, whether there is a link between the loans received by Volkswagen and the illegal software installed.
Amendment 103 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Member States contravened their legal obligation to monitor and enforce the ban on defeat devices set out in Article 5(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007. None of them, and in particular Member States whose national type approval authority type-approved the Volkswagen vehicles equipped with illegal software, found the defeat devices installed in the Volkswagen vehicles. Moreover, according to our investigations, most Member States, and at least Germany, France, Italy and Luxembourg, had evidence that irrational emission control strategies, based on conditions similar to the NEDC test cycle (temperature, duration, speed), were used in order to pass the type-approval test cycle. Ongoing investigations and court cases at national level will decide if emission control strategies used by car manufacturers constitute an illegal use of defeat devices or a lawful application of the derogations.
Amendment 114 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. The Commission had no legal basis to search for defeat devices itself, but had the legal obligation to oversee the Member States’' enforcement of the ban on defeat devices. However, in spite of the awareness of, and communication between the relevant Commission services on, possible illegal practices by manufacturers, the Commission neither undertook any further technical or legal research or investigation on its own nor requested any information or further action from the Member States to verify whether the law may have been infringed, although it had the legal right to do so. This is despite an internal request from the Director General of DG ENV to the Director General of the responsible DG ENTR in 2014 to investigate the possibility of emission abatement techniques that "go beyond what is allowed by the Euro 5/6 legislation", which was subsequently ignored by DG ENTR.
Amendment 119 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. The Commission had to be aware of the likely use of defeat devices in practice, since its own Impact Assessment for the 2013 Clean Air Package clearly states that: "In addition to the intrinsic weakness of the NEDC, some vehicles seem to be designed to respect the limits only when tested on this cycle. Moreover, there is increasing evidence of illegal practices by some end users that defeat the anti-pollution systems to improve driving performance or save on the replacement of costly components" (footnote 39 of the Impact Assessment).
Amendment 120 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Moreover, research findings of the Commission's own science body, the Joint Research Centre, were pointing at the possible use of defeat devices and were seen by DG ENTR officials as "a clear case of hard cycle beating". The data of the Euro 5a diesel vehicle concerned was also part of a JRC report on eco- innovation, published in 2013, and in principle available to all Commission's officials.
Amendment 121 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Despite the clear indications of the possible illegal use of defeat devices, the Commission never made use of the provision under Regulation (EC) No 692/2008, which entitles it to request Member States' type approval authorities to provide information on the functioning of emission technology at low temperatures.
Amendment 122 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23 c. The Commission should have followed up on correspondence between the JRC and DG ENTR, DG ENV and DG CLIMA, discussing possible "strange" emission behaviour in 2008 and 2010. The justification for why no action was taken, due to a lack of any indication or clear evidence of the possible use of defeat devices by car manufacturers, is wrong, as indications were given in the correspondence, and constitute maladministration, as evidence cannot be found unless it is sought.
Amendment 124 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. The Commission should have ensured that the JRC’'s research findings and concerns discussed among the Commission services with regard to possible illegal practices by manufacturers reached the higher levels of the hierarchy. This constitutes maladministration.
Amendment 126 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. The Commission should have shown more initiative and diligence as regards the possible use of illegal defeat devices by car manufacturers given the general suspicion and numerous indications thereof. The JRC should have received the mandate from the Commission to investigate whether the reported suspicious behaviours of certain vehicles have any illegal connotations.
Amendment 127 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. No specific EU oversight of vehicle type-approval is provided for in the current framework, and the rules are subject to a variety of interpretations across the Member States, partly on account of the absence of an effective system for exchanging information among type- approval authorities and technical services. To correct this shortcoming, several witnesses expressed views in favour of a new European agency dedicated to surveillance of motor vehicles, increased Commission oversight or extending the mandate of an existing agency.
Amendment 133 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. There is an evident lack of control after type-approval, which is partly due to the current rules and partly due to uncertainty as to which authority is in charge of market surveillance. Effective conformity of production, in-service and end-of-lifecycle conformity checks to uncover cases where production vehicles and vehicles in use do not conform to the type-approved vehicle are often not in place or verified only through documents instead of physical tests carried out in the presence of the authorities. despite the fact that technology allowing vehicles to be measured in real world conditions on a large scale, and without being damaged, already exists
Amendment 136 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. In-service testing for emissions is mostly conducted in the laboratories of car manufacturers and is currently limited to the NEDC laboratory tests required for type-approval, without considering alternatives like remote sensing technology for monitoring emissions in real driving conditions.
Amendment 149 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. The Member States’ failure to organise an efficient market surveillance system constitutes a contravention of EU law. The verification of the conformity of production and in-service conformity of light-duty vehicles is often based only on laboratory tests performed on the car manufacturers’ premises, even if current legislation does not prevent the use of different or additional tests.
Amendment 162 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. One of the structural weaknesses of the current type-approval framework in Europe is that it is only the type-approval authority that granted a type-approval to a given vehicle that can effectively withdraw the certificate of conformity that was given to the vehicle concerned.
Amendment 166 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. The European legal framework does not foresee the possibility to compensate consumers if corrective measures such as mandatory recalls imposed by type approval authorities have an adverse impact on the original vehicles' performance (such as its durability, fuel economy or engine performance).
Amendment 168 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. TheVery few Member States were very reluctantwilling to share the results of their investigations and the technical test data with the Commission and this committee of inquiry.
Amendment 178 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Member States did not monitor and enforce appropriately the application of Regulation (EC) No 715/2007, notably in contravention of Article 5(1) on the obligation for manufacturers to design cars which comply with the regulation in , construct and assemble cars so as to enable them to comply with the regulation in normal use. Yet, a former rapporteur on emissions and type approval legislation made very clear that the Parliament never intended to restrict "normal use" to the narrow conditions under which cars are tested in the laboratory for type approval. He indicated that driving conditions as can be commonly found when driving on European roads (including differences in temperature, altitude, engine load, vehicle speed, etc.) were meant to be considered as "normal use".
Amendment 185 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47 a. The Commission did not take the initiative to push for a coordinated and mandatory recall program at EU level for cars of the Volkswagen group equipped with illegal defeat software.
Amendment 186 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. The Commission did notwaited several years to launch infringement procedures against those Member States that have not put in place effective market surveillance on pollutant emissions from vehicles and national system of penalties for infringements of EU law as required by the existing legislation.
Amendment 191 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
Paragraph 52 a (new)
52 a. Whilst the collection of written evidence via submission of written questions and questionnaires to both institutional and non-institutional parties was generally an effective means of evidence gathering, the written replies - essential for the committee to prepare each hearing - were often sent very late with little time left before the hearing to read and analyse the replies.
Amendment 194 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
54. Delays in the delivery of requested documentation represented a major obstacle in the work of the committee. The documents were of varying quality, some of them were very hard to read and, therefore, to use. The lengthy internal procedure in the Commission, which requires the College’'s approval to react to requests from the committee, together with gaps in its archiving system, delayed the collection of evidence during the time available. Furthermore, the transmission of the information requested was not structured in a user-friendly way, which made it more complicated to retrieve the information.
Amendment 197 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
55. The procedure followed to grant access to the minutes of the regulatory committee (based on explicit consent by the 28 Member States) was unnecessarily cumbersome, lengthy and based on a very narrow interpretation of the law. The access to those documents was too limited, which led to possible mistakes or important information not being taken into account. It should not be followed again in the future.
Amendment 205 #
2016/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 a (new)
Paragraph 61 a (new)
61 a. In order to facilitate the work of the European Parliament's committees of inquiry, given they work under considerable time pressure to scrutinise a huge amount of documents, it is essential that the rules governing the treatment of confidential information by the European Parliament, and in particular the access rights of members' accredited parliamentary assistants (APAs) to "other confidential information" (OCI), are reviewed.
Amendment 29 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, which are publicly available, should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general publicEU citizens could also be enhanced by web streaming events.
Amendment 29 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, which are publicly available, should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believstresses that outreach to the general publicEU citizens could also be enhanced by web streaming events.
Amendment 29 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors, which are publicly available, should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general publicEU citizens could also be enhanced by web streaming events.
Amendment 67 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that the simplification of the CAP should not put viable food production at risk and calls for measures to shift towards a low carbon economy in the agri-food and forestry sectors;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to strengthen its role for the purpose of exchanging and disseminating best practice among Member States and regions regarding the use of the EAFRD;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to simplify the rules applying to ESI Funds, and the EAFRD in particular, in order to make the Funds more accessible, especially to small farms;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Urges the Commission to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and red tape, make procedures clear and transparent, and help recipients put financing and ESI Funds to use more rapidly;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2141(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recommends that the Member States give farmers priority to real farmers, with increased attention to young farmers, in the purchase of farmland, particularly at a time when non-farmers are increasingly interested in purchasing agricultural plots; further recommends that the right of first refusal in purchasing land should stay with the governments;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s focus in its 2016 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) on the three main priorities to further strengthen economic growth: supporting investment, pursuing structural reforms and preserving responsible public finances; stresses at the same time the need to consider social aspects when implementing these priorities;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Fully supports the efforts made to ensure greater nationalMember State ownership in the formulation and implementation of CSRs as an ongoing reform process;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that Europe’s long economic crisis has shown that there is a strong need to focus equally on public and private investment, in order to enhance the EU’s competitiveness; underlines the need for increased bank lending in connection with private investment by SMEs;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the still-too-high unemployment rates show that the capacity to create jobs in most Member States is still limited; emphasises that further action is needed, in consultation with social partners and in accordance with nationalMember States' practices, to make labour markets more inclusive overall; also stresses that job creation must in the first instance mean the creation of high-quality jobs;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s recommendation for three Member States to exit the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP); agrees with the Commission that large and consistent current account surpluses reflect a clear need to stimulate demand and investment in order to cope with the challenges of the future regarding transport and communications, the digital economy, education and research, climate change, energy, environmental protection and the ageing population; calls onasks the Commission to continue to support budgetary policies that underpin growth and recovery in all Member States and support sustainable structural reforms which also consider social aspects;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that further measures are needed to reduce non-performing loans (NPL) in the euro areaall the Member States and to increase the ability of banks to lend to the real economy, notably to SMEs;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises the need to improve the EU’s overall capacity to create and sustain jobs and thus to tackle high levels of unemployment, while considering that migration, if properly handled, could play an important role in compensating for the negative effects of the ageing population; emphasises, however, that this alone cannot be the main response to address structural demographic, labour market or fiscal challenges but that it should be complemented with efficient public expenditure, especially in high-quality social and environmentally sustainable investments;
Amendment 299 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of better addressing the high tax wedge on labour given that high taxation diminishes incentives for the inactive, the unemployed, second earners and low-wage earners to return to employment, by promoting a growth-friendly tax shift towards consumption andother taxes such as environmental taxones;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), in particular Articles 39, 42 and 101 to 109 thereof,
Amendment 10 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17.06.2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU,
Amendment 11 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
– having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 of 20.1.2004 on the control of company amalgamations,
Amendment 12 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 c (new)
Citation 8 c (new)
– having regard to the White Paper 'Towards more effective EU merger control' of 9.7.2014,
Amendment 13 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 d (new)
Citation 8 d (new)
– having regard to the European Commission's E-000344/2016, E- 002666/2016 and E-002112/2016 answers to written parliamentary questions,
Amendment 68 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes that the unique nature of the olive oil sector calls for measures to strengthen the bargaining power of producers so as it results in a fairer distribution of the added value along the supply chain.
Amendment 69 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Underlines the opportunities deriving from the provisions of the CMO Regulation concerning the contractual negotiations in the olive oil sector;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Calls on the Commission to identify new means aimed at increasing the dimension of producer organisations and encouraging the creation of APOs in the olive oil sector, as preconditions to strengthen their bargaining power;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Believes that the market of olive oil for consumers should be considered as a single market, and that a relevant- market categorisation based on the geographical origin, commercial use and type of the product, does not suit the current situation of the sector.
Amendment 72 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Believes that, given the variations in the olive oil production due mostly to weather conditions, and in order to guarantee the objectives of the PO or APO's members, cases where POs are forced to purchase olive oil from non- members should be taken into consideration, while guaranteeing the ancillary nature of this activity to the marketing of the products of their own members.
Amendment 84 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that since the Lux Leaks scandal, the EU has acknowledged that it is necessary to put an end to irresponsible tax competition by Member States, which places an intolerable tax burden on honest taxpayers and prevents the development of SMEs. The Commission and the EP have made serious efforts to combat tax evasion and tax fraud. Stresses the need to investigate thoroughly all the cases where suspected that the aim is tax optimisation by multinationals, like for example in the legislation on tax credits for growth in Hungary;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises that corruption in public procurement has serious market distorting effects on European competitiveness; reiterates that public procurement is one of the government activities most vulnerable to corruption; highlights that in certain Member States, EU funded procurement carries higher corruption risks than nationally funded procurement; reminds that tailor-made tender invitations are widely used to limit market competition; calls on the Commission to continue its effort to prevent the misuse of EU funds and stimulate accountability in public procurement; urges the establishment of the European Public Prosecutors' Office with the necessary rights in order to better investigate alleged crimes against EU money;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recognises the actions of the Commission against international companies distorting fair competition on the European Single Market; reminds that unfair competition is still one of the main challenges identified by European SMEs; highlights that illegal tax benefits granted by Member State governments to multinational companies generate a highly anti-competitive environment and further degrade the capacity of SMEs for job creation; calls on the Member States to forthwith cease such activities and asks the Commission to actively support the improvement of SMEs' access to markets, the reduction of administrative burdens on SMEs and the promotion of entrepreneurship and skills within the EU;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the Member States and the EU institutions to prioritise the strengthening of the post-Brexit Single Market by ensuring full compliance with European competition laws and by further increasing cooperation between Member States on tax issues;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Stresses the need for single market rules to be enforced also at the Member States level and for infringements to be dealt to tackle fragmentation of the single market;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Calls for improving the one-stop shop based on the current experience of the Mini One Stop Shops for digital products; notes that even with the Mini One Stop Shop, small and micro- businesses can face a significant administrative burden;
Amendment 122 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Insists on the need to fight against fiscal dumping, abusive tax planning and tax evasion to ensure fair competition across the single market;
Amendment 147 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the Commission's commitment towards a European digital single market and its proposal on geo- blocking and other forms of discrimination based on customers' nationality and place of residence; notes that the proposal only covers online purchases of goods and services therefore calls on the Commission to also address the geo-blocking of audiovisual services;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to take the necessary steps towards establishing an EU-wide VAT system for cross-border transactions;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Considers that enhancing the participation of SMEs should play an essential role in the efforts to promote an unified digital single market and stresses the need to assess the potential impact of every initiative, notably those aiming to promote e-commerce and clarify the permanent establishment status for digital sector, on the ability of SMEs to benefit from the digital single market;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Underlines that collaborative economy platforms have brought into play the idea of challenging existing incumbent, dominant players to create a more competitive environment for consumers and businesses alike;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Highlights, the increasing presence of new digitally enabled businesses, in particular internet and mobile phone applications, alongside existing operators has opened up new channels for consumers to find, compare, and select goods and services across the single market. This results in an empowered consumer who seeks to make informed choices based on their personal needs and goals;
Amendment 154 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to use its policy and financial instruments and promote exchanges of best practices between Member States to foster investments in various traditional sectors and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are lagging behind the digital industrial revolution;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Underlines that the European Union should encourage all businesses (like ones with dominant market share and also start-ups) to innovate;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that the Commission should also ensure that Member States have permissive and supportive regulatory frameworks on collaborative economy that do not lead to competitive distortions;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. There is clearly a need for further deregulation of the taxi and private hire vehicle market in Europe. The present rigid regulation of the number of taxis and private hire vehicles results in poor competition, detrimental to consumers and businesses alike. Therefore the present system should be reformed as quickly as possible across Europe;
Amendment 171 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. For decades, national authorities have conferred special rights to taxi operators by granting them exclusive rights, resulting in artificial and unnecessary barriers to competition in the provision of services. Conversely, Member State measures have prevented other sector participants, such as Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) drivers, from operating under equivalent conditions as taxi operators. They have created a dramatic imbalance between supply and demand as evidenced by the difficulties that consumers often face when trying to find an available taxi or PHV. These entry barriers have a negative economical and societal impacts as consumers are facing reduced choice and availability of taxis and PHVs, higher prices, lower quality of service, and longer waiting periods;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that any consideration on the level of investments should nevertheless be made with a strong focus on affordability as investments per se do not benefit the consumers;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Underlines that effective competition in the telecommunication sector delivered by ex-ante regulation, therefore, ex-post rules should not be a substitute to ex-ante regulation but rather a complement to them; while ex-post rules are very important elements and safeguards, still considers that the best way to prevent abuse is through ex-ante regulation as big companies always try to undermine access regulation based on ex- ante assessments in exchange of promises they make on related topics;
Amendment 204 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the Commission's investigation into airline distribution, in particular around 'redistribution restrictions,' and calls on the Commission to tackle anti-competitive practices that may undermine European consumers' ability to use a variety of online channels, including metasearch comparison services and online travel agents, for the purposes of finding and comparing available flight ticket options;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the decision of the European Commission to endorse a negative decision with recovery on the Apple state aid case; calls on the Commission to sanction any infringement with the view of ensuring fair competition across the single market;
Amendment 207 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on the Commission to show the same firmness in the conduct and result of the on-going inquiry against McDonald's;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the overhaul of the state aid rules; reminds the Member States, nonetheless, that the aim was to better target aid measures towards economic growth, quality job creation and social cohesion; reminds the Member States that they have increased responsibility to grant aid without prior notification to the Commission; also reminds the Commission of the need to prevent certain governments from acting in bad faith as they do when misspending EU funds;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the Commission Notice on the notion of State aid as part of the State Aid Modernization Initiative; acknowledges the benefits of the simplified rules that provides certainty to public authorities and companies as well; calls on the Commission at the same time to closer scrutinize prohibited state aids having great negative impact on the Single Market;
Amendment 224 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Asks the Commission, during the on-going revision of the General Block Exemption Regulation, to take fully account of the European Outermost Regions' (ORs) specificities as laid down in Article 349 TFUE, given that it is vital for local SMEs in the ORs and also the least likely to affect competition in the internal market;
Amendment 229 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the renationalization of public utilities in EU Member States and prevent illegal state aid granted in form of public service compensation;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. In order to grant a properly functioning Energy Union and to avoid not respecting state aid rules and also to avoid misuse of EU funds, stresses to be strictly monitored and investigated in depth all state aid cases and public procurement irregularities connected to energy and environmental investments, such as the controversial enlargement project of Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that – as the Commission has stated for the sixth time in its annual competition report – the temporary state aid granted in the financial sector was necessary for the stabilisation of the global financial system, but must quickly be reduced, or totally removed and scrutinised, once the Banking Union is completed; stresses the importance of a restrictive approach to State aid;
Amendment 299 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Shares the European Commission's concerns over the current negotiations regarding the merger between Bayer AG and Monsanto Company Inc.; stresses that this merger would result in a monopoly situation in the seeds and pesticides markets which are important for the agricultural sector; asks therefore the Commission to deliver an ex-ante impact assessment of this merger on this sector;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Expresses its deep concerns over the merger project between of Deutsche Börse AG and the London Stock Exchange Group to merge; underlines that the consolidated group would be the biggest systemic exchange operator in Europe and the largest margin pool in the world; welcomes the in-depth investigation launched by the European Commission to assess whether such a deal is compatible with EU merger regulation; considers that this case should be dealt with in the perspective of the 'Brexit' to avoid any loophole in the application of EU financial regulation;
Amendment 316 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the different antitrust investigations, in particular those into against Gazprom and Bulgargaz, aimed at ensuring market integration in the Energy Union; regrets, however, the practice on the part of certain Member States of buying gas through offshore companies, as being a typical example of tax avoidance and an act that is contrary to a properly functioning Energy Union; also stresses the importance to prevent the creation of market structures which could impede effective competition on the energy sector;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights that European competition policy has a great potential to promote higher environmental and social standards; notes with regret that the Hungarian government distorts competition in the renewable energy sector by imposing high taxes and preventing the deployment of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies; calls on the Commission to continue to support the use of renewable energies in Europe in order to achieve the environmental goals set in the European Union's ten-year, Europe 2020 growth strategy; asks the Commission to continue to support the integration of environmental, social and labour requirements into public procurement procedures;
Amendment 335 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Notes that existing government monopolies, such as gambling monopolies, can lead to unfair and anticompetitive practices; Draws attention to the risk that by providing licences without, or through untransparent, questionable concession tenders, Member State governments have the possibility to favour certain companies over others, thus can create an highly anticompetitive environment; Calls on the Commission to strictly monitor existing government monopolies and the lawfulness of concession tenders in order to prevent any excessive distortion of competition;
Amendment 339 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Emphasizes that Article 42 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) accords a special status to the agricultural sector with regard to the application of competition law;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Recalls that the most recent reform of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) sought to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain through a series of derogations and exemptions from the provisions of Article 101 TFEU;
Amendment 343 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls on the Commission to propose changes in the Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 to ensure the same protection for air travellers on flights from third country, regardless the fact that the carrier is EU or non-EU carrier;
Amendment 346 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Believes that the current crisis situation in farming worsens the already weak position of farmers in the food supply chain and calls for fresh initiatives to ensure that competition policy takes better account of the specific nature of agriculture;
Amendment 352 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 f (new)
Paragraph 20 f (new)
20f. Considers that the collective activities of producer organisations and their associations, such as production planning and sales negotiation, are necessary for achieving the aims of the CAP and that they should benefit from a presumption of compatibility with Articles 39 and 101 TFEU;
Amendment 354 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 h (new)
Paragraph 20 h (new)
20h. Calls on the Commission and the national competition authorities to address the concerns raised by the cumulative impact – particularly at the upper end of the food supply chain – of, on the one hand, national-level concentration in the retail sector and, on the other, the development of European- level alliances of major distributors;
Amendment 371 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Asks the Commission to investigate the alleged cases of VAT fraud in the pork industry; regrets that the Commission has not yet launched an inquiry on this issue, despite the complaints it received from farmers associations;
Amendment 434 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Welcomes that the Commission is committed to an open and constructive exchange on competition issues globally; Welcomes the progress was made on competition provisions in some of the FTAs, but also stresses the Commission to continue its work on including competition and State aid provisions in the negotiations on all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs);
Amendment 76 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that the strengthening of EU competitiveness depends among other things on an increase in public and private investment, especially in innovation and digitalisation , and in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the growing involvement of the EIB with climate change, which was related to 50 % of the projects approved in 2015; climate finance totalled EUR 20.6 billion, the largest ever annual amount invested in it by the EIB; reiterates the importance of moving away from fossil fuels and moving towards renewable energy sources in all financed projects;
Amendment 291 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the EIB to continue its action to tackle the refugee crisis by financing emergency projects in countries of transit and destination and making long-term investments in the refugees’ countries of origin;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas in organic production systems rabbits are kept in group pens with access to a small area of pasture at the base of the pen, which allows the rabbits more space, increased social interaction and more opportunities for natural behaviour such as gnawing on wooden blocks, eating hay, hiding in tubes and under platforms, standing on their hind legs, lying stretched out, hopping and jumping; notes that health problems may also occur in group pens, such as increase of diseases, mainly transmitted by oro-fecal route and higher mortality rates, while negative social interactions (aggressiveness, fighting, cannibalism) are also possible;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages the research on the use of pen systems for groups, which are the mostmight be a suitable system for rabbits because of their highly social behaviour; points out that the use of pen systems improves the welfare of farm rabbits and reduces the incidence of abnormal behaviour amongst thembut might lead to more aggression and greater risk of injury;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that there ismight be a high rate of disease and mortality amongst caged farm rabbits, compared with other farmed species, therefore more research would be necessary on this field;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 167 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that growing rabbits and does kept in pen systems, typically 750 cm²/rabbit for growers and 800 cm²/rabbit for does, benefit from more space for movement,; social interaction and play, and that platforms itresses that more research on pen systems allow rabbitsis needed to avoid aggressors by getting out of the way, with separate housing for does when they are nursing a litterion, injuries and the rapid development of diseases;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that transport is an extremely stressful experience for rabbits; underlines that rabbits should be fed before long-distance transport and be provided with adequate food, water and space in transit, and that transport times should be as limited as possible, owing to the sensitivity of the species; emphasises that there are a huge variety of stress factors that affect animal welfare and that these differ between regions or even farms;
Amendment 192 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Points out that rabbits are frequently kept in battery cages, with no concessions being made to their natural environment, and kept alive through heavy recourse to products based on antibiotics; stresses the need to ban systematic recourse to pharmaceuticals to offset the shortcomings of intensive battery farming in terms of environment and health; calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage other types of rabbit farming such as the 'park' (indoor open pen) system, ‘improved’ barn rearing and organic rearing; stresses that these alternatives to intensive battery farming would make it possible to have less recourse to antibiotics, thereby curbing the spread of antimicrobial resistance;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Invites the Commission to consider pen systems as the guiding principle when proposing measures for housing requirements for breeding does and for rabbits reared for meat productionprovide additional support for research in rabbit and other minor species' farming;
Amendment 242 #
2016/2077(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Points out that a European transparent labelling has not yet been introduced for rabbit meat, thus leaving national distribution channels open to non-identified external elements that do not always comply with animal health and animal welfare legislation; urges therefore the inclusion in European legislation of mandatory origin labelling for rabbit meat, in addition to provisions governing rabbit breeding and slaughter, so as to ensure greater market transparency, uphold quality standards and protect consumer health;
Amendment 132 #
2016/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that structural reforms in the economy and the labour market, whilst also considering social aspects, should also fully take into account the demographic trends in Europe, in order to create incentives for a more balanced demographic structure that would make it easier to maintain an inflation target of around 2 %;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission’s Aviation Strategy proposal highlights the aviation sector’s significant contribution to the EU economy; stresses that fEurther ambitious steps arope should be a leading player in international aviation and a global model for sustainable aviation; points, therefore, to the needed and that these shouldfor further ambitious steps, takeing into account environmental, climate, health and employment aspects;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is needed in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise; welcomes the forthcoming adoption of an international noise standard to be applied to new types of large aircraft from 2017;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is needed in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise; notes that aircrafts sold on the global market need global environmental standards;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that sustainable development of the sector is neededessential in order to avoid the aggravation of environmental impacts, such as climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, air pollution and noise;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the establishment later this year of a fair and robust Global Market- Based Measure (GMBM) to be implemented at international level from 2020 onwards and reviewed at fixed intervals in order to optimise its efficiency;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the EU to speed up the SESAR project, which, once completed, will help to save fuel and to secure a potential reduction amounting to 50 million tonnes of CO2 emissions;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Notes the potential reduction up to 50 million tons of CO2 emissions from the Single European Sky ATM Research project;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Underlines the potential reducing of emissions and air traffic noise from the better environmental performance of the air traffic management system "gate-to- gate";
Amendment 52 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. UNotes that smart techniques in agriculture – such as the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) –, can provide countless and diverse services and can contribute to enhanced resource efficiency, productivity and profitability as well as greater sustainability for the environment; acknowledges its potential beneficial effects on environment, soil compaction and mitigation climate change; urges that an EU framework be set up in relation to electric, remotely piloted aircraft systems and for drone operation;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls for aviation law requirement for RPAS, provided that the requirements regarding safety and privacy of each citizen and the properties are respected; notes that in order to unleash the full potential of RPAS technology beyond- visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operation in rural areas is needed; calls for no weigh limitations to be set, whereas RPAS can replace larger vehicles on the transport carry greater payloads for longer distances on less power;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the collection and dissemination of the best emission- reducing practices of the sector; bearing in mind that high environmental standards have to be preserved and enhanced over time in order to ensure that aviation develops sustainably, urges that further incentives for job creation related to energy efficiency and innovation be established;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Notes that the success of sustainable aviation is intrinsically linked to continued support for strong research programs such as CleanSky and SESAR; further notes that only significant investments in new and innovative technologies (including in aircraft design, alternative fuels and digital technologies), will ensure sustainability of the aviation industry; calls the Commission to ensure that research, education and training remain high on the political agenda;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2062(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Stresses the importance of continued efforts to reduce the fragmentation of European airspace, as increasing the efficiency of flight routes can significantly reduce aviation's environmental footprint while improving safety;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for an analysis of the taxation practices on renewable energy sources and district heating; Calls on the Commission to make steps to eliminate burdens of the environmentally friendly energy sources in view of an effective Energy Union.
Amendment 398 #
2016/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to promote R&D driven by public health and patients’ needs, while fostering social responsibility in the pharmaceutical sector, by setting up an EU public platform for R&D funded by contributions from profits made by the pharmaceutical industry through sales to public health systems; calls for transparency on the costs of R&D;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that the enforcement of EU and national financial and consumer legislation needs to be strengthened and that these need to be brought into line with each other where possible; stresses that the European Supervisory Authorities should step up their activities on consumer issues and that the agencies responsible in a number of Member States should start to work more actively and competently in this field;
Amendment 217 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Asks the Commission to investigate further the confusing and sometimes misleading practices with which consumers are faced when making card payments involving currency conversion, and to present a coherent solution that would make it possible, including in practice, for the consumer to understand and control the situation fully, including for payments relating to the digital market;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the farmers’ support package announced in July 2016 and considers it a step toward better management of production; regrets, nevertheless, that the portion allocated to Union-level measures, compared with the amount allocated to national envelopes, is too small when production management must be Union-wide in order to avoid the risk of re-nationalisation and maintain a level playing field; considers that structural measures should be anticipated and integrated into the budgets of future years;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas renewable energy of agricultural origin make it possible to reduce the energy dependence of the EU which imports more than 50% of its energy needs, at a cost of about EUR 400 billion, making it the world's leading importer of energy;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas 90% of energy production from biomass is concentrated in the countries of the old Europe of fifteen Member States and whereas it is necessary to overcome a two-speed Europe in the field of bioenergy by promoting the harmonious development of bioenergy throughout the EU;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the end of the sugar quota regime scheduled for 30 September 2017 requires the restructuring of the European sugar sector; stresses that, in order to address the challenge of the abolition of sugar quotas, the production of biomass of agricultural origin is a major opportunity for conversion for the sugar beet industry;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises that the production of biofuels should not interfere with food production or compromise food safety;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages Member States and the Commission to remove barriers to the development of the intelligent electricity distribution system, the so-called 'smart grids', which would allow the full potential of renewable energies of agricultural origin to be exploited;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Emphasises the importance of developing a European network able to help overcome the fragmentation of research facilities on bioenergy from agriculture by providing the opportunity for researchers to access high quality experimental facilities and services across Europe;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to encourage the creation of 'local agro-energy districts' constituting territorial reference units that bring together all the relevant skills to reduce the intermediate stages between the production of renewable energy from agriculture and the marketing thereof, thereby decreasing prices for European consumers and reducing distribution difficulties, while at the same time increasing the bioenergy market of agricultural origin and the number of employed in the sector;
Amendment 460 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls for the creation of a new Union Tax Policy Coherence and Coordination Centre to guarantee the proper and coherent functioning of the single market and the implementation of international standards; believes that this new body should be in charge of monitoring Member States’ tax policies at Union level, of ensuring that no new harmful tax measures are implemented by Member States, of monitoring compliance of Member States with the common Union list of uncooperative jurisdictions, of ensuring and fostering cooperation between national tax administrations (e.g. training and exchange of best practices), and of initiating academic programmes in the field; believes that by doing so this Centre could help prevent new tax loopholes emerging thanks to uncoordinated policy initiatives between Member States, and counteract tax practices and standards that would upset, obstruct or interfere in the proper functioning and rationale of the single market; believes that this body could also serve as a point of contact for whistleblowers, in case Member States and national tax administrations do not act upon the revelation of tax evasion and avoidance or do not carry out appropriate investigation on the matter; considers that the Centre could benefit from the pooling of expertise at Union and national level, so as to reduce the burden on the taxpayer;
Amendment 532 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Calls on all Member States to implement rigorous controlled foreign company regimes in order to prevent profit shifting to no or low tax countries;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas agriculture and food remain at the centre of various heterogeneous technological, social, economic, environmental and political forces which are currently in danger of becoming unstable;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas we are facing a double paradox: on the one hand we have a global agriculture with sufficient reserves to feed a world with 9 billion people but which is unable to eradicate hunger, and on the other hand an increasingly unstable market situation marked by prices which are lower than the predictions which formed the basis of the 2014 reform of the CAP;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas greater market transparency mayis a necessary adjunct to public decision-making but is insufficient for limiting price volatility;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that volatility must be accepted as a given and that those operators who are most exposed must be supported in order to lessen its negative effectsmore incisive action and targeted instruments are required at EU level to tackle the problem of agricultural price volatility;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that the current CAP is open to criticism because of the issues of incomes, agricultural employment and excessive price volatility;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Union’s competitors make considerable sums of public money available for protecting their farmers from the effects of price volatility; points out that public support for agriculture provided by the United States, Brazil and China increased by 40%, 20% and 92% respectively between 2008 and 2012 while European public support in 2012 was 17% down on 2008;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the European Union is the only agricultural power to base its agricultural policy on support decoupled from production, along with environmental constraints, whereas the major global powers such as the United States, Brazil and China all have mechanisms to support and regulate agricultural production and incomes;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the most recent reform of the CAP fails to address the strategic issues within agriculture in terms of both responsibility in connection with global food security and European Union autonomy;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the reduction in CAP resources devoted to common market organisation (CMO) measures, opening up the prospect of CAP renationalisation, which runs counter to the European Union project;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that unregulated liberalisation of agricultural markets has helped heighten price volatility;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the objectives of the CAP include ensuring a fair standard of living for the agricultural community, stabilising markets and guaranteeing viable food production, with an emphasis on fairmers’ incomes for farmers and price stability;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that food autonomy and security, on the basis of food production within Europe, must be long-term aims for the future CAP reforms and that, to achieve them, price volatility must be combated;
Amendment 165 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that viable food production cannot be achieved without securingguaranteed when farmers are exposed to price volatility, since price volatility threatens the continued existence of European farms and that doing, which must be a long-term aim for the future CAP;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. RecommendsStresses the importance of strengthening the organisational capability of the weakest links in the various agricultural sectors and strengthening contractual systems, which must go hand in hand with boosting farmers' negotiating power in the food chain through the right to negotiate their contracts collectively;
Amendment 191 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recommends that action should be taken to make contractual systems more effective by extending their use throughout the agri-food chain, so as to include large-scale retailers in particular, and to strike a proper balance between all stakeholders;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that, with a view to increasing farmers' bargaining power, it should be made compulsory for contracts to be signed between producers and buyers; stresses that those contracts should be of adequate length and should lay down the prices, payment periods and other terms for the supply of agricultural products;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Believes that cooperatives and producer organisations should be more closely involved in the process of ensuring insurance cover and setting up mutual funds;
Amendment 243 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 261 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Commission to study new tools to prevent and manage the risks associated with price volatility and thus to lay the foundations for discussion of the future reforms of the CAP towards 2050;
Amendment 287 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises that, against a backdrop of deep uncertainty over agricultural prices, the EU must take more incisive action on the markets, involving the establishment of safety nets and prevention and crisis management systems based on countercyclical aid, in order to secure remunerative prices for farmers;
Amendment 289 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Amendment 301 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers that the decoupled aids which constitute the bulk of the first pillar of the CAP are no longer adapted to the vagaries of the market to which farmers are subject; calls on the Commission, therefore, to embark on a transition process leading to the switching of some or all of the decoupled aid payments to the risk management schemes;
Amendment 303 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Calls on the Commission to provide for greater flexibility in the annual budgets, within the bounds of the multiannual financial envelope, in order to take account of the countercyclical aid and the insurance instruments, whilst improving the added value of European expenditure;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Calls on the Commission to develop mechanisms to combat price volatility on two main principles, countercyclical aid and insurance-based instruments;
Amendment 306 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Considers that countercyclical aid should help meet the economic risks due to the instability of global markets, excessive third-country competition and the disappearance of regulatory tools at European level, in order to ensure a basis for stability of farmers' incomes and thus prevent European food security (in terms of both quality and quantity) from being undermined by an inappropriate CAP;
Amendment 307 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Considers that the insurance- based instruments are intended to cope with natural hazards and to complement the countercyclical measures through mutual funds or specific insurance policies in order to enable farmers and the European and national public authorities to implement support for agricultural activities according to strategic objectives by sector and/or by region;
Amendment 309 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that mutual funds, ean income stabilished at the initiative of working farmers, and through which farmers’ incomes can be stabilised to some extent as the profit margins on their produce fluctuate, may offer an effective way to limit the effects of price volatilityation tool, in the form of a mutual fund administered by the Member States, should be set up in order to compensate farmers for serious loss of income and should take account of all factors that can have an impact on farm incomes, including market-related risks; believes that that tool should be introduced alongside, and not take the place of, the current system of direct payments and market management measures;
Amendment 314 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that mutual funds, established at the initiative of working farmers, and through which farmers’ incomes can be stabilised to some extent as the profit margins on their produce fluctuate, may offer an effective way to limit the effects of price volatility, in addition to the countercyclical aid;
Amendment 315 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to present European regulatory tools to prevent and effectively manage crises in the agricultural sector, notably by facilitating the organisation of production in terms of supply management and by developing insurance or other solutions adapted to the reality of farming today, ensuring balanced agriculture at territorial level and intervening at a certain price threshold, to be determined in such a way as to enable farms to remain viable;
Amendment 319 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 370 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recommends that European agricultural price observatories be established for the various sectors of the industry, to provide ongoing, segment-by- segment analysis of agricultural markets, with the involvement of economic stakeholders, and to make relevant data and forecasts available at regular intervals, but emphasises at the same time the need for early warning and crisis prevention mechanisms; stresses that agricultural price observatories must quickly provide up-to-date data on agricultural production costs and average profit margins in the Member States;
Amendment 384 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Believes that the remit of the European agricultural price observatory should be broadened to include the fruit and vegetables and olive oil sectors;
Amendment 385 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Believes that the operation of the European agricultural price observatory should be improved and the necessary resources should be provided in order for it become a fully-fledged management tool rather than being used simply to compile statistics;
Amendment 390 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
29c. Points out that, if the European observatory is to include an efficient early warning system, it must supply more detailed data on the Member States on a monthly basis, so that proper account may be taken of the specific situations in the various parts of the EU;
Amendment 391 #
2016/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 d (new)
Paragraph 25 d (new)
22d. Believes that the Commission should send early warnings to the Member States and to stakeholders and should take all necessary measures without delay;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the VAT-rates for food products are very different (the lowest is 0 % whilst the highest is 27 %) in the Member States;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 33 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas no majority can be achieved in favour of the country of origin principle regarding a definitive VAT system, since this would require a higher degree of tax-rate harmonisation to prevent massive distortions of competition; whereas the country of origin principle on VAT collection offers the to-date most efficient method to fight VAT fraud;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that cooperation between the Member State tax authorities has been inadequate in the past and the activities of Eurofisc have to date failed achieve any satisfactory results; looks forward to the upcoming Commission proposal to enhance the functioning of Eurofisc;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Supports the aim of the action plan to establish a single European VAT area to buttress a deeper and more equitable single market and in order to help promote employment, growth, investment and competitiveness while also limiting the possibility of VAT fraud;
Amendment 92 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls in this regard for services to be incorporated fully into the new system as soon as possible, in particular, calls for financial services to be subject to VAT;
Amendment 97 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for technical developments in the digital world to be incorporated in the existing tax models when the VAT system decided upon is introduced, so that the system will be fit for the 21st century; highlights that given the speed at which e- commerce develops, regular reviews in this area should be foreseen; draws the Commission attention also to preparing guidelines on the sharing economy in order to avoid conflict between innovation and possible tax fraud;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the current plethora of VAT rates causes great uncertainty for companies - and especially SMEs - involved in cross-border trading;
Amendment 119 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that social aspects should be taken into consideration, particularly involving food products where the VAT- rates should be limited at the maximum of 5%; calls on the Commission more to encourage Member States to not ignore socially justified reasons when specifying VAT-rates;
Amendment 124 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that the complete abolition of minimum tax rates as an alternative, as advocated by the Commission, might cause considerable distortions of competition and problems in the single market and can only be sanctioned if the reverse charge procedure is introduced for all levels and types of VAT and not only for individual sectors which are particularly susceptible to fraud;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls instead for a single list of reduced goods and services to be compiled which would allow far fewer exemptionsa more structured system than is currently the case;
Amendment 167 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 179 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 188 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 88 #
2016/2032(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Draws attention to the fact that in many Member States taxation of SMEs and of some multinational undertakings varies widely, which adversely affects the competitiveness of SMEs and significantly reduces the effectiveness of financing of SMEs from various sources;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of agriculture and rural development in delivering many EU objectives and the important part it represents of the overall EU budget for 2017; insists, given its importance, that the agriculture budgelong-term stability of the agriculture budget is ensured and that it remains at least at its current level;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the added value of the ecosystems and biodiversity of the European environment, and calls therefore for sufficient resources to be allocated in the 2017 budget to preserve thisensure the long-term stability of the biodiversity, mainly in rural areas;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Urges the Member States to make steps against the slow rate of direct payment, therefore asks the national authorities to cooperate with the European Commission to speed up payments under pillar one in the Member States concerned, as cash flow is a major problem for the farmers hit by the agricultural crisis.
Amendment 22 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights that the private storage scheme is a useful tool on short term, therefore stresses that longer term solutions should be find.
Amendment 34 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights that trying to reduce administrative costs, particularly where it involves severe cuts in administrative staff numbers can lead to inability to ensure timely payments and maintain adequate levels of effective control.
Amendment 46 #
2016/2024(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Urges the Commission to take steps to tax harmonization on the field of food articles, which has a clear budgetary effect and would help the primary producers and the consumers.
Amendment 3 #
2016/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that Council presidencies should provide more detailed information to Parliament on the negotiations in Council in order for Parliament to better understand which Member States have a problem and what its exact nature is; suggests that the attendance of Parliament representatives at Council working group meetings would facilitasignificantly promote mutual understanding, in the same way as attendance at expert group meetings doesfacilitates it;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2018(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission to respect the deadlines set for delegated acts and implementing acts, and, as a minimum, to officially inform the co-legislators well in advance if it, on an exceptional basis, intends nots unable to respect them, as well as stating its reasons;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2007(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recommends that government agencies explore the use of real-time DLT based supervision and reporting tools as part of a RegTech agenda in the financial sector and beyond, including in order to eliminate, or at least reduce, the sizeable VAT gap in the Union; __________________ 26 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP- 15-5592_en.htm
Amendment 47 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The measures applicable to spirit drinks should contribute to attaining a high level of consumer protection, preventing deceptive practices and attaining market transparency and fair competition. They should safeguard the reputation which the Union’s spirit drinks have achieved in the Union and on the world market by continuing to take into account the traditional practices used in the production of spirit drinks as well as increased demand for consumer protection and information. Technological innovation should also be taken into account in respect of spirit drinks, where such innovation serves to improve quality, without affecting the traditional character of the spirit drinks concerned. The production of spirit drinks is strongly linked to the agricultural sector, and is subject to the general rules for foodstuffs set down in Regulations 178/2006 on general food law principles, 1169/2011 on food information to consumers and 2017/625 on official controls. Besides representing a major outlet for the agriculture of the Union, this link is determinant for the quality and reputation of the spirit drinks produced in the Union. This strong link to the agricultural sector should therefore be emphasised by the regulatory framework.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Furthermore, the protection of geographical indications should be extended to goods brought, in the course of trade, into the Union without being released for free circulation, where such goods, including their packaging, originate in third countries.
Amendment 57 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Procedures for the registration, modification and possible cancellation of Union or third country geographical indications in accordance with the TRIPS Agreement should be laid down whilst automatically recognising the status of existing protectregistered geographical indications of the Union. In view of making procedural rules on geographical indications consistent through all the sectors concerned, such procedures for spirit drinks should be modelled on the more exhaustive and well tested procedures for agricultural products and foodstuffs laid down in Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 while taking into account specificities of spirit drinks. In order to simplify the registration procedures and to ensure that information for food business operators and consumers is electronically available an transparent and exhaustive electronic register of geographical indications should be established. with the same legal value as Annex III of Regulation 110/2008 should be established. Geographical indications registered under Regulation 110/2008 should automatically be registered by the Commission. The Commission should complete the verification of geographical indications contained in Annex III of Regulation 110/2008, in accordance with Art. 20 of that Regulation, before the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) In order to ensure full compliance with the provisions concerning the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks, consideration should be given to the adoption of rules preventing the fraudulent use of geographical indications to designate products in transit through Union territory, even where they are not intended for free circulation on the Union market.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) In order to take into account evolving consumer demands, technological progress, developments in the relevant international standards and the need to improve the economic conditions of production and marketing, the traditional ageing processes and, in exceptional cases, the law of the importing third countries, and in order to ensure the protection of geographical indications, while taking into account the importance of respecting traditional practices, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the amendment of or derogations from the technical definitions and requirements of the categories of spirit drinks and the specific rules concerning some of them referred to under Chapter I of this Regulation, the labelling and presentation referred to under Chapter II of this Regulation, the geographical indications referred to under Chapter III of this Regulation and the checks and exchange of information referred under Chapter IV of this Regulation.
Amendment 67 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – introductory part
(i) either directly by using any of the following methods, individually or in combination:
Amendment 70 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d – point i – indent 2
- the maceration or similar processing of plant materials in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin, distillates of agricultural origin or spirit drinks or a mixturecombination thereof within the meaning of this Regulation,
Amendment 74 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – introductory part
(3) ‘mixture’ means a spirit drink listed in Part I of Annex II or corresponding to a geographical indication mixed with anyone or more of the following:
Amendment 76 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘product specification’ means a file attached to the application for the protection of a geographical indication setting out the specifications which the spirit drink must comply with and corresponding to the "technical file" referred in Regulation 110/2008;
Amendment 78 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘presentation’ means the terms used on the labelling and on the packaging, includingas well as in advertising and sales promotion, in images or such like, as well as on the container, including the bottle and the closure;
Amendment 81 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The alcohol used in the production of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks shall be ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
Amendment 82 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The alcohol used in the production of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages shall be ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Distillates used in the production of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks shall exclusively be of agricultural origin.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Distillates used in the production of alcoholic beveragespirit drinks and to dilute or dissolve colours, flavourings or any other authorised additives used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages shall exclusively be of agricultural origin.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) solely be sweetened in accordance with point (3) of Annex I and in order to round off the final taste of the product. The Member States' own legislation shall be taken into account.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Where a spirit drink meets the requirements of more than one of the categories of spirit drinks 15 to 47 of Part I of Annex II, it may be sold under one or more of the relevant sales denominations provided for under those categories.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the alcohol used in the production of the foodstuffs originates exclusively from the spirit drinks referred to in the compound term or in the allusion(s), except for ethyl alcohol that may be present inof agricultural origin that may be used as a carrier for flavourings used for the production of that foodstuff; and
Amendment 129 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Where the origin of a spirit drink is indicated, it shall correspond to the country or territory of origin in accordance with Article 60 of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council16 . _________________ 16 Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament anplace or region where the relevant stage in the production process of the finished product took place which conferred ofn the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1)spirit drink its character and essential definitive qualities.
Amendment 138 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Without prejudice to paragraph 1, in the case of spirit drinks produced in the Union and intended for export, the geographical indications and the terms in italics in Annex II may be repeated in a language other than an official language of the Union when this is a legal requirement of the importing country.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – title
Article 14 – title
Use of a Union symbol for protected registered geographical indications
Amendment 143 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In order to take into account evolving consumer demands, technological progress, developments in the relevant international standards and the need to improve the economic conditions of production and marketing, while ensuring consumer protection and taking into account traditional practices, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts supplementing this regulation in accordance with Article 43 concerning:
Amendment 145 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Amendment 149 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. ProtectRegistered geographical indications may be used by any operator marketing a spirit drink produced in conformity with the corresponding product specification.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. ProtectRegistered geographical indications and the spirit drinks using those protected names in conformity with the product specification shall be protected against:
Amendment 159 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The protection of geographical indications referred to in paragraph 2 shall be extended to goods brought, in the course of trade, into the Union without being released for free circulation, where such goods, including their packaging, originate in third countries.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. ProtectRegistered geographical indications shall not become generic in the Union within the meaning of Article 32(1) .
Amendment 165 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall take the steps necessary to stop the unlawful use of protectregistered geographical indications as referred to in paragraph 2.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the name to be protectregistered as a geographical indication, as it is used, whether in trade or in common language, and only in the languages which are or were historically used to describe the specific product in the defined geographical area;
Amendment 171 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) details establishing the link between a given quality, reputation or otherand characteristics of the spirit drink and the geographical area referred to in point (d);
Amendment 173 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. Where the application relates to a geographical area in a third country the application shall be lodged with the Commission, either directly or via the authorities of the third country concerned.
Amendment 183 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Acts to cancel the registration of geographical indications shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 185 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts, without applying the procedure referred to in Article 44(2), establishing and maintaining a publicly accessible updated electronic register of geographical indications of spirit drinks recognised under this scheme (‘the Register’)., replacing and having the same legal value as Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
Amendment 192 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – title
Article 34 – title
Implementing powers with respect to existing protectregistered geographical indications
Amendment 197 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. For a period of up to two years followingUp to the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission, by means of implementing acts, may, on its own initiative, cancel the protecregistration of geographical indications referred to in Article 20 of Regulation (EU) No 110/2008 if they do not comply with point (6) of Article 2(1). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 44(2).
Amendment 199 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 5
Article 35 – paragraph 5
5. The competent authorities or bodies referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 verifying compliance of the protectregistered geographical indication with the product specification shall be objective and impartial. They shall have at their disposal the qualified staff and resources necessary to carry out their tasks.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall be responsible for checks on spirit drinks, in accordance with Regulation 2017/625. They shall take the measures necessary to ensure compliance with this Regulation and designate the competent authorities responsible on compliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 16, 38, 41 and 46(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate five-year period of time from the entry into force of this Regulation. This delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for a period of identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such an extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 16, 38, 41 and 46(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of timefive years from the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
(f) any other natural carbohydrate substances or agricultural raw materials having a similar effect to the products referred to in points (a) to (e).
Amendment 218 #
2016/0392(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point f
(f) any other natural carbohydrate substancessubstances of agricultural origin having a similar effect to the products referred to in points (a) to (e).
Amendment 38 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council has been substantially amended several times, including by Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels. Since further amendments are to be made, that Directive should be recast in the interests of clarity.
Amendment 40 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Greenhouse gas emissions reductions are of critical importance for the future of our planet; however they should not compete with other environment protection goals nor with improving air quality in general.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In particular, increasing technological improvements, incentives for the use and expansion of public transport, including green taxation and application of polluter-payer principle, the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling sectors as well as in the transport and logistics sector are very effective tools, together with energy efficiency measures, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Union and the Union's dependence on imported gas and oil.
Amendment 46 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The European Parliament adopted on 4 April 2017 its resolution on Palm oil and deforestation of rainforests (2016/2222 (INI)).
Amendment 49 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is thus appropriate to establish a Union binding target of at least 2735% share of renewable energy. Member States should define their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans through the governance process set out in Regulation [Governance].
Amendment 55 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Member States should take additional measures in the event that the share of renewables at the Union level does not meet the Union trajectory towards the at least 2735% renewable energy target. As set out in Regulation [Governance], if an ambition gap is identified by the Commission during the assessment of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans, the Commission may take measures at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of the target. If a delivery gap is identified by the Commission during the assessment of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports, Member States should apply the measures set out in Regulation [Governance], which are giving them enough flexibility to choose.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) It is necessary to set comprehensive, transparent and unambiguous rules for calculating the share of energy from renewable sources and for defining those sources.
Amendment 63 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Promoting renewable forms of energy is one of the goals of the Union energy policy. The increased use of energy from renewable sources, together with energy savings and increased energy efficiency, constitutes an important part of the package of measures needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and comply with the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the Union 2030 energy and climate framework, including the binding target to cut emissions in the Union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 . It also has an important part to play in promoting the security of energy supply, technological development and innovation and providing opportunities for employment and regional development, especially in rural and isolated areas or regions with low population density . , remote, isolated, geographically problematic areas or regions with low population density. Greenhouse gas emissions reductions are of critical importance but shouldn't compete with other environment protection goals.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that Annex IX takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , the Union sustainability criteria, the Common Agricultural Policy framework, and the need to ensure that the Annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues, the Commission, when regularly evaluating the Annex, should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues. __________________ 17 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 70 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The coherence between the objectives of this Directive and the Union's otherlegislation, especially environmental legislation, should be ensured. In particular, during the assessment, planning or licensing procedures for renewable energy installations, Member States should take account of all Union legislation, including environmental legislation, and the contribution made by renewable energy sources towards meeting environmental and climate change objectives, in particular when compared to non-renewable energy installations.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) It is important to provide information on how the supported electricity is allocated to final customers. In order to improve the quality of that information to consumers, Member States should ensure that guarantees of origin are issued for all units of renewable energy produced. In addition, with a view to avoiding double compensation, renewable energy producers already receiving financial support should not receive guarantees of origin. However, those guarantees of origin should be used for disclosure so that final consumers can receive clear, reliable and adequate evidence on the renewable origin of the relevant units of energy. Moreover, for renewable electricity that received support, the guarantees of origin should be auctioned to the market and the revenues should be used to reduce public subsidies for renewable energy.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is thus appropriate to establish a Union binding target of at least 2735% share of renewable energy, to be accompanied by national binding targets. Member States should define their contribution topolicies for the achievement of this target as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans through the governance process set out in Regulation [Governance].
Amendment 77 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61 a (new)
Recital 61 a (new)
(61a) The transport sector accounts for 32% of EU's total energy consumption, is responsible for 22% of total EU greenhouse gas emissions and its energy demand relies for 94% on oil, leading to energy dependency and vulnerability to price fluctuation. While the share of renewable energy in transport is gradually increasing, progress has been slow, partly due to policy uncertainty and low competitiveness of alternative fuels.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The establishment of a Union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors. A target defined at the Union level would leave greater flexibility for Member States to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost-effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances, energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energyIt is necessary to translate the Union's 35% target for 2030 into targets for each member state.
Amendment 81 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) The European Strategy for a low- carbon mobility of July 2016 pointed out that fstrong incentives need to be provided to innovate in energies needed for the long-term decarbonisation of transport, such as electro-mobility, advanced biofuels and other alternative renewable fuels. It is also important to keep in mind that all fuels have their benefits and disadvantages, and therefore a diverse mix is necessary. Food-based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels. To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land-use change impacts, it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the Union target set out in this Directive.
Amendment 84 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Member States should take additional measures in the event that the share of renewables at the Union level does not meet the Union trajectory towards the at least 2735% renewable energy target. As set out in Regulation [Governance], if an ambition gap is identified by the Commission during the assessment of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans, the Commission may take measures at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of the target. If a delivery gap is identified by the Commission during the assessment of the Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports, Member States should apply the measures set out in Regulation [Governance], which are giving them enough flexibility to choose.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In particular, increasing technological improvements, incentives for the use and expansion of public transport, the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling sectors as well as in the transport sector as well as energy intensive industries (so called sectoral integration) are very effective tools, together with energy efficiency measures, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Union and the Union's dependence on imported gas and oil.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) On 12th December 2015, the EU agreed together with other nations on the Paris Agreement on climate action, which the EU successfully ratified on 4th October 2016 and which entered into force on 4th November 2016. The objectives of the global agreement commit the EU to further action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to reassess its contribution to the global commitment of limiting the increase of atmospheric temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius while pursuing efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The revision of this Directive must be in line with the EU's obligations as a party of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers. But those fuels cannot be considered renewable, and therefore should be addressed in a dedicated legislative text.
Amendment 89 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to support Member States' ambitious contributions to the Union in reaching their targets, a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in those Member States should be established, also through the use of financial instruments.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) National binding targets have been straightforward measurable indicators against which progress can be measured to assess the effectiveness of the measures included in this Directive.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is thus appropriate to establish a Union binding target of at least 2740% share of renewable energy. Member States should define their contribution to the achievement of this target as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans through the governance process set out in Regulation [Governance], to be accompanied by national binding targets.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) Feedstocks which have low indirect land use change impacts when used for biofuels, shouldwill be promoted for their contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy. Especially feedstocks for advanced biofuels, for which technology is more innovative and less mature and therefore needs a higher level of support, should be included in an annex to this Directive. In order to ensure that this annex is up to date with the latest technological developments while avoiding unintended negative effects, and to identify possible loopholes in the legislation, a regular evaluation shouldwill take place after the adoption of the Directive, in order to assess the possibility to extend the annex to new feedstockssustainable feedstocks and to address potential weaknesses of the legislation.
Amendment 93 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission should facilitate the exchange of best practices between the competent national or, regional or local authorities or bodies, for instance through regular meetings to find a common approach to promote a higher uptake of cost-efficient renewable energy projects, encourage investments in new, flexible and clean technologies, and set out an adequate strategy to manage the retirement of technologies which do not contribute to the reduction of emissions or deliver sufficient flexibility, based on transparent criteria and reliable market price signals.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The production of agricultural raw material for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, and the incentives for their use provided for in this Directive, should respect sustainable production criteria, and should not have the effect of encouraging the destruction of biodiverse lands. Such finite resources, recognised in various international instruments to be of value to all mankind, should be preserved. It is therefore necessary to provide sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria ensuring that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels qualify for the incentives only when it is guaranteed that the agricultural raw material does not originate in biodiverse areas or, in the case of areas designated for nature protection purposes or for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species, the relevant competent authority demonstrates that the production of the agricultural raw material does not interfere with such purposes. Forests should be considered as biodiverse according to the sustainiability criteria, where they are primary forests in accordance with the definition used by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in its Global Forest Resource Assessment, or where they are protected by national nature protection law. Areas where the collection of non-wood forest products occurs should be considered to be biodiverse forests, provided the human impact is small. Other types of forests as defined by the FAO, such as modified natural forests, semi- natural forests and plantations, should not be considered as primary forests. Having regard, furthermore, to the highly biodiverse nature of certain grasslands, both temperate and tropical, including highly biodiverse savannahs, steppes, scrublands and prairies, biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels made from agricultural raw materials originating in such lands should not qualify for the incentives provided for by this Directive. The Commission should establish appropriate criteria to define such highly biodiverse grasslands in accordance with the best available scientific evidence and relevant international standards.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Union, farmers shouldwill comply with a comprehensive set of environmental requirements in order to receive direct support. Compliance with those requirements can be most effectively verified in the context of agricultural policy. Including those requirements in the sustainability scheme is not appropriate as the sustainability criteria for bioenergy should set out rules that are objective and apply globally. Verification of compliance under this Directive would also risk causing unnecessary administrative burdenEnvironmental and health damages cannot be a counterpart to greenhouse gas emissions savings.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) If land with high stocks of carbon in its soil or vegetation is converted for the cultivation of raw materials for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, some of the stored carbon will generally be released into the atmosphere, leading to the formation of carbon dioxide. The resulting negative greenhouse gas impact can offset the positive greenhouse gas impact of the biofuels, bioliquids or biomass fuels, in some cases by a wide margin. The full carbon effects of such conversion shouldwill therefore be taken into account in calculating the greenhouse gas emission saving of particular biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels. This is necessary to ensure that the greenhouse gas emission saving calculation takes into account the totality of the carbon effects of the use of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 101 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The establishment of a Union and national binding renewable energy targets for 2030 would continue to encourage the development of technologies which generate renewable energy and provide certainty for investors. A target defined at the Union level would leave greater flexibility for Member States to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets in the most cost-effective manner in accordance with their specific circumstances, energy mixes and capacities to produce renewable energy.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) 'fuel' means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance that can be used to release energy from various sources;
Amendment 107 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The opening of support schemes to cross-border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can, under certain conditions, help Member States achieve the Union target more cost- efficiently. Cross-border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the Union renewables policy, with a Union-level binding target replacingwhich complements national binding targets. It is therefore appropriate to require Member States to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other Member States, and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, including Articles 30, 34 and 110.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' means biofuels that – have limited impact on food and water availability; – save at least 70% GHG emissions compared to fossil fuel according to the methodology in article 28 (1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030; – are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards under the provisions referred to Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural Policy ; or are certified to comply with an equivalent set of sustainability standards.
Amendment 109 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with State aid rules, renewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes in order not to hinder investments in the development of advanced biofuels. Such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs, the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the Union. Member States should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability. In this context, Member States should promote cost- effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability.
Amendment 113 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 113 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Amendment 114 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24 a) In order to increase of the renewable energy in the transport sector, each Member State shall gradually increase the share of renewable energy supplied for transport from at least 10% in 2020 to at least 15% in 2030, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure that Annex IX takes into account the principles of the waste hierarchy established in Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17 , the Union sustainability criteria, , the Common Agricultural Policy framework, and the need to ensure that the Annex does not create additional demand for land while promoting the use of wastes and residues, the Commission, when regularly evaluating the Annex, should consider the inclusion of additional feedstocks that do not cause significant distortive effects on markets for (by-)products, wastes or residues. _________________ 17 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3).
Amendment 120 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to support Member States' ambitious contributions to the Union in reaching their targets, a financial framework aiming to facilitate investments in renewable energy projects in those Member States should be established, also through the use of financial instruments.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 2735%.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To create opportunities for reducing the cost of meeting the Union targets laid down in this Directive and to give flexibility to Member States to comply with their obligation not to go below their 2020 national targets after 2020 , it is appropriate both to facilitate the consumption in Member States of energy produced from renewable sources in other Member States, and to enable Member States to count energy from renewable sources consumed in other Member States towards their own renewable energy share . For this reason, cooperation mechanisms are required to complement the obligations to open up support to projects located in other Member States . Those mechanisms include statistical transfers, joint projects between Member States or joint support schemes.
Amendment 123 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Commission should facilitate the exchange of best practices between the competent national or regional and local authorities or bodies, for instance through regular meetings to find a common approach to promote a higher uptake of cost-efficient renewable energy projects, encourage investments in new, flexible and clean technologies, and set out an adequate strategy to manage the retirement of technologies which do not contribute to the reduction of emissions or deliver sufficient flexibility, based on transparent criteria and reliable market price signals.
Amendment 123 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States' respective contributionbinding targets to this overall 2030 target shall be set and notified to the Commission as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans in accordance with Articles 3 to 5 and Articles 9 to 11 of Regulation [Governance].
Amendment 124 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) It should be possible for imported electricity, produced from renewable energy sources outside the Union to count towards Member States’ renewable energy sharestargets. In order to guarantee an adequate effect of energy from renewable sources replacing conventional energy in the Union as well as in third countries it is appropriate to ensure that such imports can be tracked and accounted for in a reliable way. Agreements with third countries concerning the organisation of such trade in electricity from renewable energy sources will be considered. If, by virtue of a decision taken under the Energy Community Treaty18 to that effect, the contracting parties to that Treaty are bound by the relevant provisions of this Directive, the measures of cooperation between Member States provided for in this Directive should be applicable to them. _________________ 18 OJ L 198, 20.7.2006, p. 18. OJ L 198, 20.7.2006, p. 18.
Amendment 130 #
2016/0382(COD)
(33) At national and, regional and local level, rules and obligations for minimum requirements for the use of energy from renewable sources in new and renovated buildings have led to considerable increases in the use of energy from renewable sources. Those measures should be encouraged in a wider Union context, while promoting the use of more energy- efficient applications of energy from renewable sources through building regulations and codes.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Electricity generation from renewable sources, including energy storage, should be deployed at the lowest possible cost for consumers and taxpayers. When designing support schemes and when allocating support, Member States should seek to minimise the overall system cost of deployment, taking full account of grid and system development needs, the resulting energy mix, and the long term potential of technologies.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,81% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. For 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' as defined in Article 2 this limit shall be reduced to 3.8%. Member States may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, takingand shall take into account indirect land use change, in accordance with Annex VIII and Directive 2015/1513.
Amendment 139 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The opening of support schemes to cross-border participation limits negative impacts on the internal energy market and can, under certain conditions, help Member States achieve the Union target more cost- efficiently. Cross-border participation is also the natural corollary to the development of the Union renewables policy, with a Union-level binding target replacaccompanying national binding targets. It is therefore appropriate to require Member States to progressively and partially open support to projects located in other Member States, and define several ways in which such progressive opening may be implemented, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, including Articles 30, 34 and 110.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Without prejudice to adaptations of support schemes to bring them in line with State aid rules, rRenewables support policies should be stable and avoid frequent changes. Such changes have a direct impact on capital financing costs, the costs of project development and therefore on the overall cost of deploying renewables in the Union. Member States should prevent the revision of any support granted to renewable energy projects from having a negative impact on their economic viability. In this context, Member States should promote cost- effective support policies and ensure their financial sustainability.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Several Member States have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target. However, in the absence of binding national targets post- 2020, the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long- term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050. In order to be in line with such goals, reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a Union-wide renewable heating and cooling market, while respecting the energy efficiency first principle, it is appropriate to encourage the effort of Member States in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy. Given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets, it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort. It is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side-effects, be it inside or outside the EU.
Amendment 145 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Two or more Member States may cooperate on all types of joint projects relating to the production of electricity, fuel, heating or cooling from renewable energy sources. That cooperation may involve private operators.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall notify the Commission of the proportion or amount of electricity, fuel, heating or cooling from renewable energy sources produced by any joint project in their territory, that became operational after 25 June 2009, or by the increased capacity of an installation that was refurbished after that date, which is to be regarded as counting towards the national overall renewable energy share of another Member State for the purposes of this Directive.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the total amount of electricity or fuel or heating or cooling produced during the year from renewable energy sources by the installation which was the subject of the notification under Article 9; and
Amendment 150 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the amount of electricity or fuel or heating or cooling produced during the year from renewable energy sources by that installation which is to count towards the national overall renewable energy share of another Member State in accordance with the terms of the notification.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. For the purposes of this Directive , the amount of electricity or fuel or heating or cooling from renewable energy sources notified in accordance with paragraph 1(b) shall be:
Amendment 152 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) deducted from the amount of electricity or fuel or heating or cooling from renewable energy sources that is taken into account, in measuring the renewable energy share of the Member State issuing the letter of notification under paragraph 1; and
Amendment 153 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) added to the amount of electricity or fuel or heating or cooling from renewable energy sources that is taken into account in measuring the renewable energy share of the Member State receiving the letter of notification in accordance with paragraph 2.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that any national rules concerning the authorisation, certification and licensing procedures that are applied to plants and associated transmission and distribution network infrastructures for the production of electricity, heating or cooling from renewable energy sources, and to the process of transformation of biomass into biofuels or other energy products, as well as for the deployment of alternative fuel networks, are proportionate and necessary.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To create opportunities for reducing the cost of meeting the Union targets laid down in this Directive and to give flexibility to Member States to comply with their obligation not to go below their 2020 national targets after 2020, it is appropriate both to facilitate the consumption in Member States of energy produced from renewable sources in other Member States, and to enable Member States to count energy from renewable sources consumed in other Member States towards their own renewable energy share. For this reason, cooperation mechanisms are required to complement the obligations to open up support to projects located in other Member States. Those mechanisms include statistical transfers, joint projects between Member States or joint support schemes.
Amendment 156 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Member States should be encouraged to pursue all appropriate forms of cooperation in relation to the objectives set out in this Directive. Such cooperation can take place at all levels, bilaterally or multilaterally. Apart from the mechanisms with effect on target renewable energy share calculation and target compliance, which are exclusively provided for in this Directive, namely statistical transfers between Member States, joint projects and joint support schemes, cooperation should also take place within the framework of macro-regional partnership as established by Regulation [Governance] and can also take the form of, for example, exchanges of information and best practices, as provided for, in particular, in the e-platform established by Regulation [Governance], and other voluntary coordination between all types of support schemes. The European Commission's Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) strategy should support the objectives of this Directive and set out additional incentives for cross-border cooperation as well as regional cooperation between Member States in the area of renewable energy.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) It should be possible for imported electricity, produced from renewable energy sources outside the Union to count towards Member States’ renewable energy sharestargets. In order to guarantee an adequate effect of energy from renewable sources replacing conventional energy in the Union as well as in third countries it is appropriate to ensure that such imports can be tracked and accounted for in a reliable way. Agreements with third countries concerning the organisation of such trade in electricity from renewable energy sources will be considered. If, by virtue of a decision taken under the Energy Community Treaty18 to that effect, the contracting parties to that Treaty are bound by the relevant provisions of this Directive, the measures of cooperation between Member States provided for in this Directive should be applicable to them. __________________ 18 OJ L 198, 20.7.2006, p. 18.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) There is a need to support the integration of energy from renewable sources into the transmission and distribution grid and the use of energy storage systems for integrated variable production of energy from renewable sources, in particular as regards the rules regulating dispatch and access to the grid. Directive [Electricity Market Design] lays down the framework for the integration of electricity from renewable energy sources. However, this framework does not include provisions on the integration of gas from renewable energy sources into the gas grid. It is therefore necessary to keep them in this Directive.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 called on the Commission to present without delay a comprehensive proposal for a cost-effective and technology-neutral post-2020 policy in order to create a long- term perspective for investment in sustainable biofuels with a low risk of causing indirect land-use change and in other means of decarbonising the transport sector. An 12% incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers can provide certainty for investors and encourage the continuous development of alternative renewable transport fuels including advanced biofuels, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, and renewable electricity in transport. It is appropriate to set the obligation on fuel suppliers at the same level in each Member State in order to ensure consistency in transport fuel specifications and availability. As transport fuels are traded easily, fuel suppliers in Member States with low endowments of the relevant resources should be able to easily obtain renewable fuels from elsewhere. _________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 239, 15.9.2015, p. 1).
Amendment 166 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) With the growing importance of self-consumption of renewable electricity, there is a need for a definition of renewable self-consumers and a regulatory framework which would empower self-consumers to generate, store, consume and sell electricity without facing disproportionate burdens. Collective self-consumption should be allowed in certain cases so thatfor citizens living in apartments who for example can benefit from consumer empowerment to the same extent as households in single family homes.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53 a (new)
Recital 53 a (new)
(53a) Since energy poverty affects around 11% of the population and around 50 million households of the Union, renewable energy policies have an essential role to play in addressing energy poverty and consumer vulnerability.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph -1 (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph -1 (new)
In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the transport sector, each Member State shall gradually increase the share of renewable energy supplied to at least 12% in 2030, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53 b (new)
Recital 53 b (new)
(53b) Member States should therefore actively support policies that focus especially on low-income households at risk of energy poverty or in social housing.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, sustainable biofuels', from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) The specific characteristics of local renewable energy communities in terms of size, ownership structure and the number of projects can hamper their competition on equal footing with large-scale players, namely competitors with larger projects or portfolios. Measures to offset those disadvantages include enabling energy communities to operate in the energy system and easing, aggregate their offers, and to ease their market integration and participation.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) AIn respect of the sustainability criteria, advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions, stimulating the decarbonisation of the Union transport sector in a cost- effective manner, and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation, growth and jobs in the Union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. The incorporation obligation on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels, including biofuels, and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it. The Commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance, technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Several Member States have implemented measures in the heating and cooling sector to reach their 2020 renewable energy target. However, in the absence of binding national targets post- 2020, the remaining national incentives may not be sufficient to reach the long- term decarbonisation goals for 2030 and 2050. In order to be in line with such goals, reinforce investor certainty and foster the development of a Union-wide renewable heating and cooling market, while respecting the energy efficiency first principle, it is appropriate to encourage the effort of Member States in the supply of renewable heating and cooling to contribute to the progressive increase of the share of renewable energy. Given the fragmented nature of some heating and cooling markets, it is of utmost importance to ensure flexibility in designing such an effort. It is also important to ensure that a potential uptake of renewable heating and cooling does not have detrimental environmental side-effects. To that end, the sustainability criteria for biomass have to ensure a high level of sustainable sourcing of biomass, including the consideration of the cascading use principle for biomass feedstock and have to guarantee a high efficiency of plants using biomass for heating.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliersNevertheless, these fuels cannot be recognised as a renewable energy source and should be addressed in a dedicated legislative text in the context of the Circular Economy Strategy.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.89% in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X. Within this total share, the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least 01.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.65.3% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X.
Amendment 177 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The total greenhouse gas emission savings, also taking into account possible indirect land-use change emissions, from the use of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX shall be at least 70% as of 1 January 2021.
Amendment 178 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
(a) for the calculation of the denominator, that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market, petrol, diesel, natural gas, biofuels, biogas, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste-based fossil fuels and electricity, shall be taken into account;
Amendment 186 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The production of agricultural raw material for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels , and the incentives for their use provided for in this Directive, should not have the effect of encouraging the destruction of biodiverse lands Such finite resources, recognised in various international instruments to be of value to all mankind, should be preserved. It is therefore necessary to provide sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria ensuring that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels qualify for the incentives only when it is guaranteed that the agricultural or forest raw material does not originate in biodiverse areas or, in the case of areas designated for nature protection purposes or for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species, the relevant competent authority demonstrates that the production of the agricultural or forest raw material does not interfere with such purposes. Forests should be considered as biodiverse according to the sustainiability criteria, where they are primary forests in accordance with the definition used by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in its Global Forest Resource Assessment, or where they are protected by national nature protection law. Areas where the collection of non-wood forest products occurs should be considered to be biodiverse forests , provided the human impact is small. Other types of forests as defined by the FAO, such as modified natural forests, semi- natural forests and plantations, should not be considered as primary forests. Having regard, furthermore, to the highly biodiverse nature of certain grasslands, both temperate and tropical, including highly biodiverse savannahs, steppes, scrublands and prairies, biofuels , bioliquids and biomass fuels made from agricultural raw materials originating in such lands should not qualify for the incentives provided for by this Directive. The Commission should establish appropriate criteria to define such highly biodiverse grasslands in accordance with the best available scientific evidence and relevant international standards.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) The European Strategy for a low- carbon mobility of July 2016 pointed out that food-based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and should be gradually phased out and replaced by advanced biofuels. To prepare for the transition towards advanced biofuels and minimise the overall indirect land-use change impacts, it is appropriate to reduce the amount of biofuels and bioliquids produced from food and feed crops that can be counted towards the Union target set out in this Directive. To speed up the deployment of low-emissions alternative energy for transport, electric mobility has to be promoted and all obstacles to the electrification of transport removed.
Amendment 193 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. With effect from 1 January 2021, for the calculation of greenhouse gas emission savings from the use of advanced biofuels and other biofuels, suppliers shall report annually, to the authority designated by the Member State, on the greenhouse gas intensity fuel and energy supplied accordingly to article 7(a) of Directive 98/70/EC. With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to reduce life cycle greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy from fuel and energy supplied by 31 December 2030, compared with the fuel baseline standard referred to in Directive 2015/652/EC.
Amendment 193 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) Agricultural feedstock for the production of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels should not be produced on peatland or wetland as the cultivation of feedstock on peatland or wetland would result in significant carbon stock loss if the land was further drained for that purpose while the absence of such drainage cannot be easily verified.
Amendment 196 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 called on the Commission to present without delay a comprehensive proposal for a cost-effective and technology-neutral post-2020 policy in order to create a long- term perspective for investment in sustainable biofuels with a low risk of causing indirect land-use change and in other means of decarbonising the transport sector. An mandatory 12% incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers can provide certainty for investors and encourage the continuous development of alternative renewable transport fuels including advanced biofuels, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, and most importantly, renewable electricity with the highest possible share in transport. It is appropriate to set the obligation on fuel suppliers at the same level in each Member State in order to ensure consistency in transport fuel specifications and availability. As transport fuels are traded easily, fuel suppliers in Member States with low endowments of the relevant resources should be able to easily obtain renewable fuels from elsewhere. __________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2015/1513 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 September 2015 amending Directive 98/70/EC relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (OJ L 239, 15.9.2015, p. 1).
Amendment 196 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3(b) of this Article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process, to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and waste-based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Union, farmers should comply with a comprehensivelear set of environmental requirements in order to receive direct support. Compliance with those requirements can be most effectively verified in the context of agricultural policy. Including those requirements in the sustainability scheme is not appropriate as the sustainability criteria for bioenergy should set out rules that are objective and apply globally. Verification of compliance under this Directive would also risk causing unnecessary administrative burden.
Amendment 199 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels based on agricultural biomass shall be produced from raw material produced in respect of common agricultural policy cross compliance criteria.
Amendment 203 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) Advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, and renewable electricity in transport can contribute to low carbon emissions, stimulating the decarbonisation of the Union transport sector in a cost- effective manner, and improving inter alia energy diversification in the transport sector while promoting innovation, growth and jobs in the Union economy and reducing reliance on energy imports. The incorporation obligation of 12% on fuels suppliers should encourage continuous development of advanced fuels, including biofuels, and it is important to ensure that the incorporation obligation also incentivises improvements in the greenhouse gas performance of the fuels supplied to meet it. The Commission should assess the greenhouse gas performance, technical innovation and sustainability of those fuels and the Commission should put in place incentives to move towards the electrification of transport and propose concrete measures on demand and supply side.
Amendment 203 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria shall apply similarly to biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced in the EU or imported from third-countries.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway is laid down in part A or B of Annex V for biofuels and bioliquids and in part A of Annex VI for biomass fuels where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of part C of Annex V and for those biomass fuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of part B of Annex VI is equal to or less than zero, and where the estimated indirect land-use change emissions are zero in accordance with part B of Annex VIII by using that default value, ;
Amendment 205 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V for biofuels and bioliquids and in part B of Annex VI for biomass fuels , adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII;
Amendment 206 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part C of Annex V, where disaggregated default values in part D or E of Annex V may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V, for all other factors; or, adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII.
Amendment 207 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part B of Annex VI, where disaggregated default values in part C of Annex VI may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part B of Annex VI, for all other factors, adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall keep Annex V and Annex VI under review, with a view, where justified, to add ing or revisinge values for new biofuel , bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways . That review shall also consider the modification of the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V and in part B of Annex VI . In the event that the Commission's review concludes that changes to Annex V or Annex VI should be made, the Commission shall submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) In order to minimise the administrative burden, the Union sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria should apply only to electricity and heating from biomass fuels produced in installations with a fuel capacity equal or above to 20 MW in case of solid biomass fuels and with a fuel capacity equal or above to 2 MW in case of gaseous biomass fuels.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streamswaste-based fuels and other products, such as chemicals, that are produced from unavoidable gaseous waste streams of non-renewable origin can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and, transport decarbonisation and the promotion of a circular economy. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers. These fuels should not be recognised as a renewable energy source, however.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part B – point a
Annex IX – Part B – point a
(a) Used cooking oil, provided that the Commission comes up with a specific definition of what "used" means.
Amendment 225 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) Feedstocks which have low indirect land use change impacts when used for biofuels, should be promoted for their contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy. Especially feedstocks for advanced biofuels, for which technology is more innovative and less mature and therefore needs a higher level of support, should be included in an annex to this Directive. In order to ensure that this annex is up to date with the latest technological developments while avoiding unintended negative effects, an evaluation should take place after the adoption of the Directive in order to assess the possibility to extendreview the annex to new feedstocks.
Amendment 226 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources. It sets a binding Union and national targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030 . It also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources, self-consumption of renewable electricity, and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors, regional cooperation between Member States and with third countries, guarantees of origin, administrative procedures and information and training, and access to the electricity grid for energy from renewable sources. It establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels .
Amendment 230 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) ‘biofuels’ means liquid or gaseous fuel for transport produced from biomass;
Amendment 233 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point q
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point q
(q) ‘non-food cellulosic material’ means feedstocks mainly composed of cellulose and hemicellulose, and having a lower lignin content than ligno-cellulosic material; it includes food and feed crop residues (such as straw, stover, husks and shells), grassy energy crops with a low starch content (such as ryegrass, switchgrass, miscanthus, giant cane and cover crops before and after main crops), industrial residues (including from food and feed crops after vegetal oils, sugars, starches and protein have been extracted), and material from biowaste;
Amendment 238 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The production of agricultural and forest raw material for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels, and the incentives for their use provided for in this Directive, should not have the effect of encouraging the destruction of biodiverse lands Such finite resources, recognised in various international instruments to be of value to all mankind, should be preserved. It is therefore necessary to provide sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions savings criteria ensuring that biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels qualify for the incentives only when it is guaranteed that the agricultural or forest raw material does not originate in biodiverse areas or, in the case of areas designated for nature protection purposes or for the protection of rare, threatened or endangered ecosystems or species, the relevant competent authority demonstrates that the production of the agricultural and forest raw material does not interfere with such purposes. Forests should be considered as biodiverse according to the sustainiability criteria, where they are primary forests in accordance with the definition used by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in its Global Forest Resource Assessment, or where they are protected by national nature protection law. Areas where the collection of non-wood forest products occurs should be considered to be biodiverse forests, provided the human impact is small. Other types of forests as defined by the FAO, such as modified natural forests, semi- natural forests and plantations, should not be considered as primary forests. Having regard, furthermore, to the highly biodiverse nature of certain grasslands, both temperate and tropical, including highly biodiverse savannahs, steppes, scrublands and prairies, biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels made from agricultural raw materials originating in such lands should not qualify for the incentives provided for by this Directive. The Commission should establish appropriate criteria to define such highly biodiverse grasslands in accordance with the best available scientific evidence and relevant international standards.
Amendment 238 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point aa
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point aa
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] or a group of customers acting together, who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricitnergy which is generatproduced within his or its premises, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site, a farm or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 239 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point bb
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point bb
(bb) ‘renewable self-consumption’ means the generation and consumption, and, where applicable, storage, of renewable electricitnergy by renewable self- consumers;
Amendment 243 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point dd a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point dd a (new)
(dd a) 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' should be defined as biofuels that - have a limited impact on food, water availability and biodiversity - preserve the equilibrium of ecosystems and good soil quality - save at least 70% GHG emissions compared to fossil fuel according to the methodology in article 28 (1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030; - are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards under the provisions referred to Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural Policy ; or are certified to comply with an equivalent set of sustainability standards.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 74
Recital 74
(74) In the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy Union, farmers should comply with a comprehensive set of environmental requirements in order to receive direct support. Compliance with those requirements can be most effectively verified in the context of agricultural policy. Including those requirements in the sustainability scheme is not appropriate as the sustainability criteria for bioenergy should set out rules that are objective and apply globally. Verification of compliance under this Directive would also risk causing unnecessary administrative burdenCross-compliance should therefore continue to be included in the sustainability criteria in this Directive.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ff
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point ff
Amendment 259 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point nn
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point nn
(nn) 'biowaste' means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, and comparable waste from the food processing industrywaste as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 260 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point nn
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point nn
(nn) 'biowaste' means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, and comparable waste from the food processing industry, as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC. It excludes those by-products of food production that never become waste;
Amendment 262 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 77
Recital 77
(77) In order to minimise the administrative burden, the Union sustainability and greenhouse gas saving criteria should apply only to electricity and heating from biomass fuels produced in installations with a fuel capacity equal or above to 205 MW.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
(uu a) 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' should be defined as biofuels that - are produced from cereals, other starch- rich crops, sugars and oil crops, and - save at least 70% GHG emissions compared to fossil fuel - are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards under the provisions referred to Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy; or are certified to comply with an equivalent set of sustainability standards.
Amendment 266 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Union and national binding overall targets for 2030
Amendment 267 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 78
Recital 78
(78) Biomass fuels should be converted into electricity and heat in an efficient way in order to maximise energy security and greenhouse gas savings, as well as to limit emissions of air pollutants and minimise the pressure on limited biomass resources. For this reason, public support to installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW, if needed, should only be given to highly efficient combined power and heat installations as defined Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. Existing support schemes for biomass- based electricity should however be allowed until their due end date for all biomass installations. In addition electricity produced from biomass in new installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW should only count towards renewable energy targets and obligations in the case of highly efficient combined power and heat installations. In accordance with State aid rules, Member States should however be allowed to grant public support for the production of renewables to installations, and count the electricity they produce towards renewable energy targets and obligations, in order to avoid an increased reliance on fossil fuels with higher climate and environmental impacts where, after exhausting all technical and economic possibilities to install highly efficient combined heat and power biomass installations, Member States would face a substantiated risk to security of supply of electricity.
Amendment 269 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 27%35%, and that this share is at least 12% of the Union's gross final consumption of energy in transport in 2030.
Amendment 276 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall support the high ambition of Member States through an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds, in particular financial instruments, especially in view of reducing the cost of capital for renewable energy projects and advanced biorefineries.
Amendment 282 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 101
Recital 101
(101) Since the objectives of this Directive, namely to achieve at least 2740% share of energy from renewable sources in the Union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States but can rather, by reason of the scale of the action, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 285 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues. For renewable cogeneration units, support schemes shall also take into account thermal demand.
Amendment 288 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources. It sets a binding Unionminimum targets for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030. It also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources, self-consumption of renewable electricity, andThe Union target is to be collectively achieved by Member States through binding national targets. It also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources and access to the electricity grid for energy from renewable sources, self-consumption of renewable electricity, renewable energy communities and their cross-border cooperation, renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors, regional cooperation between Member States and with third countries, guarantees of origin, administrative procedures and information and training. It establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 290 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Directive establishes a common framework for the promotion of energy from renewable sources. It sets a binding Union target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy and a sub-target for the share of energy from renewable sources in transport in 2030. It also lays down rules on financial support to electricity produced from renewable sources, self-consumption of renewable electricity, and renewable energy use in the heating and cooling and transport sectors, regional cooperation between Member States and with third countries, guarantees of origin, administrative procedures and information and training. It establishes sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria for biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The contribution of transport fuels from palm oil and its derivatives to the share of renewables in transport should be limited to a maximum of [1] % of the final consumption of energy in transport until global peatland conversion is halted.
Amendment 304 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, taking into account indirect land use change.
Amendment 316 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The limit set out in paragraph 1 subparagraph 4 shall not apply to ‘highly sustainable crop based biofuels’ as well as to feedstock listed in Annex IX.
Amendment 318 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] or a group of customers, acting together, who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premises, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, including through aggregators, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 325 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
(ee) ‘advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstocks listed in part A of Annex IX; no waste streams or residues listed in part A of Annex IX can be used if waste management options that are higher ranked in the waste hierarchy of Directive 2008/98/EC are available;
Amendment 332 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e e
(ee) ‘advanced biofuels’ means biofuels that are produced from feedstockswaste or residues, which do not have significant competing uses, while meeting the sustainability criteria as defined in Article 26 of this Directive. Advanced biofuels are listed in part A of Annex IX;.
Amendment 350 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
(ff) ‘waste-based fossil fuels’ means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from unavoidable gaseous waste streams of non-renewable origin, including waste processing gases and exhaust gases, with substantial greenhouse gas savings over their entire lifecycle;
Amendment 354 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) GHG emission savings may be specified
Amendment 355 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Where relevant, Member States shall assess the need to extend existing gas network infrastructure to facilitate the integration of gas from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 356 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. Where relevant, Member States shall require transmission system operators and distribution system operators in their territory to ensure priority access for renewable gases and to publish technical rules in line with Article 6 of Directive 2003/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council34, in particular regarding network connection rules that include gas quality, gas odoration and gas pressure requirements. Member States shall also require transmission and distribution system operators to publish the connection tariffs to connect renewable gas sources based on transparent and non- discriminatory criteria. _________________ 34 Directive 2003/55/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2003 concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas and repealing Directive 98/30/EC (OJ L 176, 15.7.2003, p. 57).
Amendment 358 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) are entitled to carry out self- consumption and sell, including through power purchase agreements, their excess production of renewable electricitnergy without being subject to disproportionate procedures and charges that are not cost- reflective;. They should be encouraged to produce and consume their self-generated renewable energy with low taxes.
Amendment 363 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that renewable self-consumers living in the same multi-apartment block, or located in the same farm, commercial, or shared services, site or closed distribution system, are allowed to jointly engage in self- consumption as if they were an individual renewable self-consumer. In this case, the threshold set out in paragraph 1(c) shall apply to each renewable self-consumer concerned.
Amendment 370 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy supplied for heating and cooling by at least 12 percentage points (pp) every year, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 378 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
(uua) ‘sectoral integration’ means the integration of the power sector with the transport heating and cooling sector, through the use of all carriers of energy e.g. electricity and hydrogen;
Amendment 380 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 381 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Union and national binding overall targets for 2030
Amendment 385 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 2740%.
Amendment 386 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from‘highly sustainable crop based biofuels’, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 390 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in all forms of transport by 2030 is at least 12% of the final consumption of energy in transport in that Member State. Member States shall ensure that the core charging and refuelling infrastructure are established for electric vehicles and alternative fuels, and shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the amount of energy used in aviation and shipping coming from renewable sources will gradually increase till 2030.
Amendment 390 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.89% in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X. Within this total share, the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least 01.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.65.3% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 392 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States’ respective contributions to this overall 2030 target and to the sub-target for transport shall be set and notified to the Commission as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans in accordance with Articles 3 to 5 and Articles 9 to 11 of Regulation [Governance].
Amendment 396 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Taking into account emissions from possible indirect land-use changes (ILUC), the greenhouse gas emission savings from the use of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX shall be at least 70% as of 1 January 2021.
Amendment 398 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Amendment 399 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Mandatory national overall targets Each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources, calculated in accordance with Articles 7 to 13, in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, is equal to at least its national overall target for the share of energy from renewable sources in that year, as set out in the third column of the table in part A of Annex I. Such mandatory national overall targets shall be consistent with a target of at least a 40 % share of energy from renewable sources in the Union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030. In order to achieve the targets laid down in this Article more easily, each Member State shall promote and encourage energy efficiency and energy saving.
Amendment 401 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
a) for the calculation of the denominator, that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market, petrol, diesel, natural gas, biofuels, biogas, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste-based fossil fuels and electricity, shall be taken into account;
Amendment 403 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Subject to State aid rules, iIn order to reach the Union and national targets set in Article 3(1) or to achieve higher targets, Member States may apply support schemes. Support schemes for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to avoid unnecessary distortions of electricity markets and ensure that producers take into account the supply and demand of electricity as well as possible grid constraints.
Amendment 405 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 406 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market, to establish sectoral integration and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues.
Amendment 406 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 413 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall put in place a database enabling tracing of transport fuels that are eligible for counting towards the numerator set out in paragraph 1(b), and require the relevant economic operators to enter information on the transactions made and the sustainability characteristics of the eligible fuels, including their life cycle greenhouse gas emissions, starting from their point of production to the fuel supplier that places the fuel on the market. Member States shall also put in place corrective measures and penalties to be applied in the case of non-compliance by the economic operators.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3(b) of this Article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process, to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and waste-based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Biomass fuels shall have to fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 only if used in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling or fuels with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 MW in case of solid biomass fuels and with an electrical capacity equal to or exceeding 0.52 MW in case of gaseous biomass fuels. Member States may apply the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria to installations with lower fuel capacity.
Amendment 427 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Amendment 456 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States mayshall set a lower limit and mayshall distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, taking into account indirect land use change.
Amendment 463 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point i
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point i
i) the forest biomass has been harvested according to a legal permit; or a legal authorisation
Amendment 466 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point b – point iii
iii) areas of high conservation value and delivering ecosystem services, including peatlands and wetlands, are identified and protected;, including areas designated by international and national law as well as European, national and regional authorities
Amendment 477 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Every 2 years, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add or remove feedstocks, in line with the principles set out in this paragraph. The first evaluation shall be carried out no later than 6 months after [date of entry into force of this Directive]. If appropriate, the Commission shall adopt delegated acts to amend the list of feedstocks in parts A and B of Annex IX in order to add feedstocks, but not or to remove them.
Amendment 486 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) deducted from the amount of energy from renewable sources that is taken into account in measuring the renewable energy sharecompliance with the national target of the Member State making the transfer for the purposes of this Directive; and
Amendment 487 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) added to the amount of energy from renewable sources that is taken into account in measuring the renewable energy share ofcompliance with the national target of the Member State accepting the transfer for the purposes of this Directive .
Amendment 489 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) deducted from the amount of electricity or heating or cooling from renewable energy sources that is taken into account, in measuring the renewable energy sharecompliance with the national target of the Member State issuing the letter of notification under paragraph 1; and
Amendment 490 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Electricity from renewable energy sources produced in a third country shall be taken into account only for the purposes of measuring compliance with Member States' renewable energy sharetargets if the following conditions are met:
Amendment 491 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Electricity from biomass fuels produced in installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 20 MW shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 only if it is produced applying high efficient cogeneration technology as defined under Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. For the purposes of points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, this provision shall only apply to installations exclusively transforming biomass starting operation after [3 years from date of adoption of this Directive]. For the purposes of point (c) of paragraph 1, this provision is without prejudice to public support provided under schemes approved by [3 years after date of adoption of this Directive].
Amendment 499 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 10
Article 26 – paragraph 10
10. For the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1, Member States may place additional sustainability requirements for biomass fuels. Sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria shall apply similarly to biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced in the EU or imported from third-countries.
Amendment 500 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Member States shall ensure via their permit or concession granting processes that by 31 December 2020 all fuel stations along the roads of the core network established by Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 ('TEN-T Core Network') are equipped with public accessible charging points for electric vehicles. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to extend the scope of this paragraph to fuels falling under Article 25.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. Member States, with the participation of local and regional authorities, shall develop suitable information, awareness-raising, guidance or training programmes in order to inform citizens of the benefits and practicalities of developing and using energy from renewable sources, including by self- consumption or in the framework of renewable energy communities, as well as of the benefits of cooperation mechanisms between Member States and different kinds of cross-border cooperation.
Amendment 506 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new)
(iia) green hydrogen, or
Amendment 509 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) where a default value for greenhouse gas emission saving for the production pathway is laid down in part A or B of Annex V for biofuels and bioliquids and in part A of Annex VI for biomass fuels where the el value for those biofuels or bioliquids calculated in accordance with point 7 of part C of Annex V and for those biomass fuels calculated in accordance with point 7 of part B of Annex VI is equal to or less than zero, and where the estimated indirect land-use change emissions are zero in accordance with part B of Annex VIII by using that default value;
Amendment 510 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) by using an actual value calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V for biofuels and bioliquids and in part B of Annex VI for biomass fuels , adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII;
Amendment 511 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) by using a value calculated as the sum of the factors of the formulas referred to in point 1 of part C of Annex V, where disaggregated default values in part D or E of Annex V may be used for some factors, and actual values, calculated in accordance with the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V, for all other factors; or, adding the estimates for indirect land-use change emissions set out in Annex VIII.
Amendment 512 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph new2
Article 28 – paragraph new2
new2. By 2021, Member States mayshall submit to the Commission reports including information on the typical greenhouse gas emissions from cultivation of agricultural raw materials of those areas on their territory classified as level 2 in the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) or as a more disaggregated NUTS level in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 The reports shall be accompanied by a description of the method and data sources used to calculate the level of emissions. That method shall take into account soil characteristics, climate and expected raw material yields. _________________ 35 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 513 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 513 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph new2
Article 28 – paragraph new2
new2. Member States mayshall submit to the Commission reports including information on the typical greenhouse gas emissions from cultivation of agricultural raw materials of those areas on their territory classified as level 2 in the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) or as a more disaggregated NUTS level in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 The reports shall be accompanied by a description of the method and data sources used to calculate the level of emissions. That method shall take into account soil characteristics, climate and expected raw material yields. _________________ 35 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154, 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 514 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall keep Annex V and Annex VI under review, with a view, where justified, to adding or revising values for new biofuel, bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways. That review shall also consider the modification of the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V and in part B of Annex VI.
Amendment 515 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
For the purposes of this Directive, a renewable energy community shall be an SME or a not-for-profit organisation, the shareholders or members of which cooperate in the generation, distribution, storage or supply of energy from renewable sources, while this cooperation may take place across Member States' borders, fulfilling at least four out of the following criteria:
Amendment 516 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) shareholders or members are natural persons, regional or local authorities, including municipalities, or SMEs operating in the fields or renewable energy;
Amendment 517 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
6. Where necessary in order to ensure the uniform application of point 9 of Part C of Annex V and of point 9 of Part B of Annex VI, the Commission may adopt implementing acts setting out detailed technical specifications including definitions, conversion factors, calculation of annual cultivation emissions and/ or emission savings caused by changes above and below-ground carbon stocks on already cultivated land, calculation of emission savings from carbon capture, carbon replacement and carbon geological storage. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31 (2).
Amendment 518 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to State aid rules, when designhen designing and amending support schemes, Member States shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities. Member States shall design and amend support schemes in order to promote, but not to discriminate against renewable energy communities. Member States shall encourage the cross- border cooperation of renewable energy communities.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy or waste heat or cold in the heating and cooling sector, each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy or waste heat or cold supplied for heating and cooling, in particular by supporting innovative technologies such as heat pumps, geothermal and solar thermal technologies, by at least 1 percentage point (pp) every year until 2025, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7. From 2026 onwards, Member State shall increase the share of renewable energy or waste heat or cold supplied for heating and cooling by at least 2 percentage points (pp) every year until 2030.
Amendment 523 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. They shall also include a statement that references in existing laws, regulations and administrative provisions to the Directives repealed by this Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made and how that statement is to be formulated. Member States shall decide upon a penalty system applicable to non-compliance.
Amendment 524 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – part C – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex V – part C – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
E = eec + el + ep + etd + eu – esca – eccs – eccru ,
Amendment 526 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – part C – point 11 – paragraph 2
Annex V – part C – point 11 – paragraph 2
In accounting for the consumption of electricity not produced within the fuel production plant, the greenhouse gas emission intensity of the production and distribution of that electricity shall be assumed to be equal to the average emission intensity of the production and distribution of electricity in a defined region. By derogation from this rule, producers may use an average value for an individual electricity production plant for electricity produced by that plant, if that plant is not connected to the electricity grid.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) the total amount of renewable energy and waste heat and cold supplied for heating and cooling;
Amendment 529 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – part C – point 15
Annex V – part C – point 15
15. Emission saving from carbon capture and replacement, or use, eccru, shall be related directly toof CO2 generated by the production of biofuel or bioliquid they are attributed to, and shall be limited to emissions avoided through the capture of CO2 of which the carbon originates from biomass and which is used in the energy or transport sector which is used for commercial purposes.
Amendment 531 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – part C – point 18 – paragraph 1
Annex V – part C – point 18 – paragraph 1
For the purposes of the calculation referred to in point 17, the emissions to be divided shall be eec + e l + esca + those fractions of e p, e td , eccs, and eccru that take place up to and including the process step at which a co-product is produced. If any allocation to co-products has taken place at an earlier process step in the life-cycle, the fraction of those emissions assigned in the last such process step to the intermediate fuel product shall be used for this purpose instead of the total of those emissions.
Amendment 533 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – part B – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex VI – part B – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
E = eec + el + ep + etd + eu - esca– eccs - eccru,
Amendment 534 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – part B – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 9
Annex VI – part B – point 1 – point a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 9
eccru = emission savings from carbon capture and replacement or use.
Amendment 536 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – part B – point 11 – paragraph 2
Annex VI – part B – point 11 – paragraph 2
In accounting for the consumption of electricity not produced within the gaseous biomass fuel production plant, the greenhouse gas emission intensity of the production and distribution of that electricity shall be assumed to be equal to the average emission intensity of the production and distribution of electricity in a defined region. By derogation from this rule, producers may use an average value for an individual electricity production plant for electricity produced by that plant, if that plant is not connected to the electricity grid..
Amendment 537 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – part B – point 11 – paragraph 3
Annex VI – part B – point 11 – paragraph 3
In accounting for the consumption of electricity not produced within the solid biomass fuel production plant, the greenhouse gas emission intensity of the production and distribution of that electricity shall be assumed to be equal to the fossil fuel comparator ECF(el) set out in paragraph 19 of this Annex. By derogation from this rule, producers may use an average value for an individual electricity production plant for electricity produced by that plant, if that plant is not connected to the electricity grid.51 __________________ 51 The solid biomass pathways consume and produce the same commodities at different stages of the supply chain. Using different values for electricity supply to solid biomass production plants and the fossil fuel comparator would assign artificial GHG savings to these pathways.
Amendment 538 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex VI – part B – point 15
Annex VI – part B – point 15
15. Emission saving from carbon capture and replacement, eccr, shall be related directly to or use, ecru of CO2 generated by the production of biomass fuel they are attributed to, and shall be limited to emissions avoided through the capture of CO2 of which the carbon originates from biomass and which is used to replace fossil-derived CO2 used in the energy or transport sectorwhich is used for commercial purposes.
Amendment 540 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part A – point b
Annex IX – part Part A – point b
Amendment 542 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part A – point g
Annex IX – part Part A – point g
Amendment 543 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part A – point h
Annex IX – part Part A – point h
Amendment 556 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. WIn order to achieve the target of at least 12% of the final energy consumption from renewable sources in transport by 2030 as referred to in Article 3, with effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 559 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – part Part B – point c
Annex IX – part Part B – point c
Amendment 564 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 567 #
Amendment 571 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.89% in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X, while this minimum share must equal a reduction of greenhouse gas emission intensity of at least 7% compared to 2020. Within this total share, the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least 0.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.6% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X. The minimum share of renewable energy supplied for aviation and shipping shall follow the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X.
Amendment 576 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The minimum share shall be at least equal to 1.5% in 2021, increasing up to at least 6.88.1 % in 2030, following the trajectory set out in part B of Annex X. Within this total share, the contribution of advanced biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in part A of Annex IX shall be at least 0.5% of the transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market as of 1 January 2021, increasing up to at least 3.6% by 2030, following the trajectory set out in part C of Annex X.
Amendment 590 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Taking into account emissions from possible indirect land-use changes, the greenhouse gas emission savings from the use of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX shall be at least 70% as of 1 January 2021.
Amendment 621 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – subparagraph 2
For the calculation of the numerator, the contribution from biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock included in part B of Annex IX shall be limited to 1.7% of the energy content of transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market and the contribution of fuels supplied in the aviation and maritime sectorrenewable electricity supplied to road vehicles shall be considered to be 1.25 times their energy content of the input.
Amendment 644 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 – point a – subparagraph 1
(a) When electricity is used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, either directly or for the production of intermediate products, either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the Union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the country of production, as measured two years before the year in question, mayshall be used to determine the share of renewable energy. In both cases, aAn equivalent amount of guarantees of origin issued in accordance with Article 19 shall be cancelled.
Amendment 676 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 6
Article 25 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 32 to further specify the methodology referred to in paragraph 3(b) of this Article to determine the share of biofuel resulting from biomass being processed with fossil fuels in a common process, to specify the methodology for assessing greenhouse gas emission savings from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin and waste-based fossil fuels and to determine minimum greenhouse gas emission savings required for these fuels for the purpose of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 704 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Biomass fuels shall have to fulfil the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions saving criteria set out in paragraphs 2 to 7 only if used in installations producing electricity, heating and cooling or fuels with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW in case of solid biomass fuels and with an electrical capacity equal to or exceeding 0.5 MW in case of gaseous biomass fuels. Member States may apply the sustainability and greenhouse gas emission saving criteria to installations with lower fuel capacity.
Amendment 719 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
2. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high biodiversity value, namely land that had one of the following statuses in or after January 2008, whether or not the land continues to have that status:
Amendment 725 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii
(ii) non-natural, namely grassland that would cease to be grassland in the absence of human intervention and which is species-rich and not degraded andor has been identified as being highly biodiverse by the relevant competent authority, unless evidence is provided that the harvesting of the raw material is necessary to preserve its status as highly biodiverse grassland.
Amendment 728 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land with high carbon stock, namely land that had one of the following statuses in January 2008 and no longer has that status:
Amendment 733 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. Biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from agricultural or forest biomass taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 shall not be made from raw material obtained from land that was peatland in January 2008.
Amendment 762 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iii
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iii
iii) areas of high conservation value, including in or after January 2008, including primary forests, protected areas, highly bio-diverse grasslands, highly biodiverse forests, wetlands and peatlands, are identified and protected;
Amendment 772 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iv
Article 26 – paragraph 5 – point a – point iv
iv) the impacts of forest harvesting on soil quality, soil carbon and biodiversity are minimised; and
Amendment 834 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 846 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 848 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 4
By 31 December 2023, the Commission shall assess whether the criteria set out in paragraphs 5 and 6 effectively minimise the risk of using unsustainable forest biomass and address LULUCF requirements and negative climate impacts, on the basis of available data. The Commission shall, if appropriate, present a proposal to modify the requirements laid down in paragraphs 5 and 6If the assessment demonstrates the lack of effectiveness of the criteria, the Commission shall present a proposal to modify the requirements laid down in paragraphs 5 and 6 and shall consider the introduction of a cap fixed at national level on the use of roundwood and stumps for energy.
Amendment 878 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – point d
Article 26 – paragraph 7 – point d
(d) at least 80 70% for electricity, heating and cooling production from biomass fuels used in installations starting operation after 1 January 2021in operation on or before [adoption of this Directive], 80 % for installations starting operation after [adoption of this Directive] and 85% for installations starting operation after 1 January 2026.
Amendment 892 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
8. Electricity from biomass fuels produced in installations with a fuel capacity equal to or exceeding 205 MW shall be taken into account for the purposes referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 1 only if it is produced applying high efficient cogeneration technology as defined under Article 2(34) of Directive 2012/27/EU. For the purposes of points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1, this provision shall only apply to installations starting operation after [3 years from date of adoption of this Directive]. For the purposes of point (c) of paragraph 1, this provision is without prejudice to public support provided under schemes approved by [3 years after date of adoption of this Directive].
Amendment 1030 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point g
Annex IX – Part A – point g
Amendment 1034 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex IX – Part A – point h
Annex IX – Part A – point h
Amendment 1041 #
Amendment 90 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, benefit public health, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In DecemberJune 20156, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of apropose a binding 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) There are no binding targets at both national and Union level in the 2030 perspective. The need for the Union to achieve its energy efficiency targets at EU level, expressed in primary and final energy consumption, in 2020 and 2030 should be clearly set out in the form of a binding 340 % target. This clarification at Union level should not restrict (when compared to projections for 2030 based on PRIMES modelling using a 2007 baseline). Although Member States ashould retain their freedom is kept to setto set the level of their national contributiontargets based on either primary or final energy consumption, primary or final energy savings, or energy intensity. Member States, they should set their binding national indicative energy efficiency contributiontargets taking into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321129 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987825 Mtoe of final energy. This means that primary energy consumption should be reduced by 234 % and final energy consumption should be reduced by 317 % 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.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 and the Union's long- term decarbonisation goals in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020. Extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures, such as the renovation of buildings and moving towards 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular vulnerable consumers affected byt risk of energy poverty. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures, strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority, and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) With around 50 million households in the Union being affected by energy poverty, energy efficiency measures must be central to any cost- effective strategy to address energy poverty and consumer vulnerability and are complementary to social security policies at the Member State level.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach. Therefore, the measures laid down in Articles 7, 7a and 7b are of particular importance.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU, a requirement for a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council by 28 February 2024 should be introducedEnergy and climate law is complementary and should be mutually reinforcing. Thus, as part of the obligations under the Paris Agreement, within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023 the Commission should undertake a general review of the Directive and a report to the European Parliament and the Council should be introduced assessing the general effectiveness of Directive 2012/27/EU and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy according to the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Such a review should be undertaken in subsequent global stocktakes thereafter.
Amendment 253 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
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 40 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates, in line with the EU's long-term decarbonisation goals and the UNFCC Paris Agreement of December 2015. 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 andfor 2020 and binding national energy efficiency targets for 2030.;
Amendment 336 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
4. Each Member State shall set bindicativeng national energy efficiency contributions towardstargets which shall cumulatively be in line with 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 contributione level of their targets, Member States shall take into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321129 Mtoe of primary energy and no more than 987825 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributiontargets 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].;
Amendment 345 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 5
Article 5
(2a) Article 5 shall be amended as follows: “Article 5 Exemplary role of public bodies' buildings 1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, each Member State shall ensure that, as from 1 January 2014, 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned and occupied by its central governmentpublic authorities is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements that it has set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 2500 m 2 owned and occupied by the central government of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. That threshold shall be lowered to 250 m 2 as of 9 July 2015. Where a Member State requires that the obligation to renovate each year 3 % of the total floor area extends to floor area owned and occupied by administrative departments at a level below central government, the 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 owned and occupied by central government and by these administrative departmentpublic authorities of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. When implementing measures for the comprehensive renovation of central governmentpublic authority buildings in accordance with the first subparagraph, Member States may choose to consider the building as a whole, including the building envelope, equipment, operation and maintenance. Member States shall require that central governmentpublic authority buildings with the poorest energy performance be a priority for energy efficiency measures, where cost- effective and technically feasible. 2. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 to the following categories of buildings: (a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment, or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance; (b) buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes, apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities; (c) buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities. 3. If a Member State renovates more than 3 % of the total floor area of central government buildings in a given year, it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the three previous or following years. 4. Member States may count towards the annual renovation rate of central governmentpublic authority buildings new buildings occupied and owned as replacements for specific central governmentpublic authority buildings demolished in any of the two previous years, or buildings that have been sold, demolished or taken out of use in any of the two previous years due to more intensive use of other buildings. 5. For the purposes of paragraph 1, by 31 December 2013, Member States shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled central governmentpublic authority buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 , excluding buildings exempted on the basis of paragraph 2. The inventory shall contain the following data: (a) the floor area in m 2 ; and (b) the energy performance of each building or relevant energy data. 6. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States may opt for an alternative approach to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article, whereby they take other cost- effective measures, including deep renovations and measures for behavioural change of occupants, to achieve, by 2020, an amount of energy savings in eligible buildings owned and occupied by their central governmentpublic authorities that is at least equivalent to that required in paragraph 1, reported on an annual basis. For the purpose of the alternative approach, Member States may estimate the energy savings that paragraphs 1 to 4 would generate by using appropriate standard values for the energy consumption of reference central governmentpublic authorities buildings before and after renovation and according to estimates of the surface of their stock. The categories of reference central governmentpublic authority buildings shall be representative of the stock of such buildings. Member States opting for the alternative approach shall notify to the Commission, by 31 December 2013, the alternative measures that they plan to adopt, showing how they would achieve an equivalent improvement in the energy performance of the buildings within the central governmentpublic authorities estate. 7. Member States shall encourage public bodies, including at regional and local level, and social housing bodies governed by public law, with due regard for their respective competences and administrative set-up, to: (a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving and efficiency objectives and actions, with a view to following the exemplary role of central governmentpublic authority buildings laid down in paragraphs 1, 5 and 6; (b) put in place an energy management system, including energy audits, as part of the implementation of their plan; (c) use, where appropriate, energy service companies, and energy performance contracting to finance renovations and implement plans to maintain or improve energy efficiency in the long term.”
Amendment 363 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019. These savings shall be cumulative and additional to savings achieved under point (a).
Amendment 416 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 435 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) allow energy savings achieved in the energy transformation, distribution and transmission sectors, including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure, as a result of implementing the requirements set out in Article 14(4), point (b) of Article 14(5) and Article 15(1) to (6) and (9), to be counted towards the amount of energy savings required under paragraph 1; the savings shall be properly accounted for via a common methodology, favouring the benchmarking of technologies;
Amendment 504 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include and make public requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a significant share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in vulnerable households affected byt risk of energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 526 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and ensure a significant share of such measures are implemented as a priority in vulnerable households at risk of energy poverty and in social housing, and make this information public.
Amendment 630 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 24 – paragraph 12
Article 24 – paragraph 12
12. The Commission shall evaluate this Directive by 28 February 2024 at the latest, and every five years thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Councilundertake a general review this Directive within six months of the UNFCCC global stocktake in 2023, and after subsequent global stocktakes thereafter, and shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council assessing the general effectiveness of this Directive and the need to adjust the Union's energy efficiency policy in accordance with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals for further measures.;
Amendment 22 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) This Regulation sets out the necessary legislative foundation for a reliable and transparent Governance that ensures the achievement of the objectives of the Energy Union and the targets of the Energy UnionParis Agreement through complementary, coherent and ambitious efforts by the Union and its Member States, while promoting the Union's Better Regulation principles.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The European Energy Union should make a transition to a highly efficient energy system which focuses to a high degree on renewable energy and covers five key dimensions: energy security; the internal energy market; energy efficiency; decarbonisation; and research, innovation and competitiveness.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give Union consumers, both households and businesses, secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy, which requires a fundamental transformation of Europe'’s energy system. That objective can only be achieved through coordinated action, combining both legislative and non-legislative acts at Union, national and natregional level.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 20151616 recognised that the Governance of the Energy Union will be an essential tool for the efficient and effective construction of the Energy Union and the achievement of its objectives. They underlined that the governance system should be based on the principles of integration of strategic planning and reporting on the implementation of climate and energy policies and coordination between actors responsible for energy and climate policy, at Union, regional and national level. They also underlined that the Governance should ensure that the agreed energy and climate targets for 2030 are met; and that the Governance would monitor the Member States' and the Union’s collective progress towards the achievement of the policy objectives across the five dimensions of the Energy Union. _________________ 16 Conclusions of the Council of 26 November 2015 (14632/15).
Amendment 84 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) Member States and the Commission should ensure close cooperation on all matters relating to the implementation of the Energy Union and this Regulation, with close involvement of the European Parliament. The Commission, with the support of the European Parliament, should as appropriate assist Member States in implementing this Regulation, particularly with regard to the establishment of the national plans and associated capacity building.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) The European Environment Agency should assist the Commission, as appropriate and in accordance with its annual work programme, with assessment, monitoring and reporting work. Member States should take into account the advice provided by the European Environment Agency concerning the environmental impact of biofuel production.
Amendment 103 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) a description of the policies and measur, measures and investment strategies foreseen to meet the corresponding objectives, targets and contributions set out under point (b);
Amendment 104 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) an assessment of the impacts of the planned policies and measur, measures and investment strategies to meet the objectives referred to in point (b);
Amendment 105 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) results of consultation and involvement of local authorities, civil society, the social partners, relevant sectors and members of the public;
Amendment 107 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point i
i. the Member State's binding national target for greenhouse gas emissions and the annual binding national limits pursuant to Regulation [ ] [ESR], but not falling short of the targets set in Article 7a(2) of Directive 98/70/EC [ESR] to be attained by 2020;
Amendment 110 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1 – point ii
ii. the Member State's commitments pursuant to Regulation [ ] [LULUCF]; as well as objectives for advanced biofuels in terms of research and investments;
Amendment 114 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point i
i. with a view to achieving the Union's binding target of at least 27% renewable energy in 2030 as referred to in Article 3 of [recast of Directive 2009/28/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 767], a contribution to this target in terms of the Member State's share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of energy in 2030, taking into account the amortisation of investments for first-generation biofuels, with a linear trajectory for that contribution from 2021 onwards;
Amendment 116 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point ii
ii. trajectories for the sectorial share of renewable energy in final energy consumption from 2021 to 2030 ensuring an optimal uptake of biomass in the heating and cooling, electricity, and transport sectors;
Amendment 119 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii a (new)
iiia. the trajectories to gradually increase the blending obligation for biofuels derived from agricultural waste which applies to suppliers of fossil fuels;
Amendment 120 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii b (new)
iiib. the gradual elimination of the use of vegetable oils and energy crops in biofuels and bioliquids which entail land use change, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 121 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 2 – point iii c (new)
iiic. the standards applicable to various types of biofuels and mixtures;
Amendment 128 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
(ii a) the stable and local income- support potential of biofuels for farmers facing the end of quotas and an extreme price volatility;
Amendment 135 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, environmental, health, skills and social impact of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projectionsbased on of existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 156 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) emissions reductions and enhancement of removals in individual sectors including electricity, industry, transport, the buildings sector (residential and tertiary), agriculture and land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF); it is therefore necessary to conserve natural carbon sinks and to enhance ecosystem services;
Amendment 159 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) information on national climate change adaptation planning and strategies, including in the field of research and investment in advanced biofuels, in accordance with Article 17(1);
Amendment 180 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall announce in advance the indicators that it intends to use to make such assessments.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. If, on the basis of its assessment of the integrated national energy and climate plans and their updates pursuant to Article 12, the Commission concludes that the targets, objectives and contributions of the national plans or their updates are insufficient for the collective achievement of the Energy Union objectives and, in particular, for the first ten-years period, for the Union's 2030 targets for renewable energy and energy efficiency, it shall take measures at Union level in order to ensure the collective achievement of those objectives and targets. With regard to renewable energy, such measures and, in particular, the financing platform set up at Union level to contribute to renewable energy projects, shall take into consideration the level of ambition of contributions to the Union's 2030 target by Member States set out in the national plans and their updates.
Amendment 199 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
The Commission shall ensure that the contribution sought from the Member States for the financing platform for renewable energy projects is distributed fairly on the basis of the progress made by each Member State.
Amendment 206 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall ensure that the recommendations are published and made accessible.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) if available, changes in commodity prices and land use within the Member State associated with its increased use of biomass and other forms of energy from renewable sources;
Amendment 220 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) the estimated impact of co- production and use of first generation biofuels on the self-sufficiency and price of protein concentrates and other feed products;
Amendment 222 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Annex VII – Part 1 – paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) the estimated impact of the production or use of biofuels obtained from agricultural losses and waste on the development of the EU’s bio-economy;
Amendment 11 #
2016/0370(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the report by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs entitled ‘towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud’ (A8- 0307/2016),
Amendment 87 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Upon request from the Commission, the PRIMA-IS and the Participating States should submit any information the Commission needs to include in the reports on the evaluation of PRIMA. At the same time, such information should be transferred to the competent committees of the Parliament.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0325(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The objective of this Decision is to strengthen the integration and alignment of research and innovation systems and activities in the Mediterranean countries in the fields of water provision and food systems. The scale of the research and innovation necessary to address the challenges in the Mediterranean area is immense due to the systemic character of the major bottlenecks. Meanwhile, relevant results should be able to serve as a model in other, drought-hit areas of the Union. The scope of research and innovation is complex, multidisciplinary and requires a multi-actor and cross-border approach. A collaborative approach with a wide set of Participating States can help to increase the required scale and scope, by pooling financial and intellectual resources. Since the objective can therefore be better achieved at Union level by integrating national efforts into a consistent Union approach, by bringing together compartmentalised national research programmes, by helping design common research and funding strategies across national borders, and by achieving the critical mass of actors and investments required, 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 Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Tariff-rate quotas for specific agricultural products referred to in Annex II shall be administered by the Commission pursuant to the rules laid down in accordance with Article 184 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013. For the purpose of establishing the implementation plans and the arrangements for monitoring and assessment, on-line reporting on the utilisation of agricultural-related tariff- rate quotas is available via dedicated websites of the Commission.
Amendment 45 #
2016/0308(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Mid-term review 1. The Commission shall undertake an assessment of the impact of this Regulation on the EU market for products listed in Annexes I and II, from the time of its entry into force, and shall present the conclusions of this evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council. 2. If the provisions of this Regulation are found to affect the EU market for products listed in Annexes I and II, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt an implementing act for the purpose of introducing compensatory measures for the European producers affected by the tariff dismantling for any of those products. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 529 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 92 a (new)
Article 92 a (new)
Article 92a Intra-Union calls 1. Providers of publicly available number based interpersonal communication services shall not apply tariffs to intra-Union fixed and mobile communications services terminating in another Member State which are higher from tariffs for services terminating in the same Member State, unless it is justified by the difference in mobile termination rates. 2. Where providers of publicly available number based interpersonal communication services apply different tariffs to intra-Union fixed and mobile communications services terminating in another Member State than to services terminating in the same Member State, the surcharge shall not be higher than the difference between mobile termination rate of the Member State where the call is terminating and mobile termination rate of the Member State where call is originating.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 213
Recital 213
(213) In order to be sufficiently attractive to the private sector, it is essential that financial instruments are designed and implemented in a flexible manner. However, experience has shown that certain measure-specific eligibility rules limit the uptake of financial instruments in the rural development programmes, as well as the flexible use of financial instruments by fund managers. Therefore, it is appropriate to provide that certain measure-specific eligibility rules do not apply to financial instruments. For the same reason, it is also appropriate to provide that start-up support to young farmers under Article 19 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 may also be provided in the form of financial instruments. In view of these changes, it should be provided that where support for investments under Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 is granted in the form of financial instruments, the investment must contribute to one or more Union priorities for rural development. It is also essential to call on Member States and regions to make more use of the model guarantee instrument for agriculture, developed by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB), to set up financial instruments funded by their rural development programmes (RDPs) under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) in order to support young farmers, notably by securing loans for investments in the agricultural sector.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) concern the processing, including the acquisition of technologies and agricultural machineries to be used by both solely or associated farmers, marketing and/or development of agricultural products covered by Annex I to the TFEU or cotton, except fishery products; the output of the production process may be a product not covered by that Annex; where support is provided in the form of financial instruments to the proposing beneficiary, in case of both solely and associated farmers, the input may also be a product not covered by Annex I to the TFEU on condition that the investment contributes to one or more of the Union priorities for rural development;
Amendment 131 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 5
Member States shallmay define upper and/or lower thresholds per beneficiary for allowing access to support under points (a)(i) and (a)(iii) of paragraph 1. The lower threshold for support under point (a)(i) of paragraph 1 shall be higher than the upper threshold for support under point (a)(iii) of paragraph 1. Support shall be limited to holdings coming under the definition of micro and small enterpriseMember States may annually notify to the EC any changes related to the thresholds.
Amendment 156 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a – point i
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a – point i
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds and to premiums for income insurance, providing compensation to farmers of all sectors for a severe drop in their income.;
Amendment 162 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a – point ii
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) an income stabilisation tool, in the form of financial contributions to mutual funds and to premiums for income insurance, providing compensation to farmers of a specific sector for a severe drop in their income.;
Amendment 172 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 180 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c a (new)
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
(ca) In Article 36, paragraph 5, subparagraph 2 is replaced by the following: "The Commission shall present a report on the implementation of this Article to the European Parliament and the Council by 31 December 20189" (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1305&rid=1)Or. en
Amendment 187 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39 – Heading
Article 39 – Heading
Article 39 Income insurance and stabilisation tool for farmers of all sectors
Amendment 190 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a a (new)
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point b
(aa) In Article 39 (4), point b is replaced by the following: "(b) the amounts paid by the mutual fund as financial compensation to farmers in case of loss or as the annual contribution to the same fund. In addition, the financial contribution may relate to interest on commercial loans taken out by the mutual fund for the purpose of paying the financial compensation to farmers in case of crisis. No contribution by public funds shall be made to initial capital stock." (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32013R1305&rid=1)" Or. en
Amendment 193 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 198 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Reg. UE 1305/2013
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point ba (new)
Article 39 – paragraph 4 – point ba (new)
(ba) In Article 39, paragraph 4, the following point is added: ba) premium insurance contracts.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013
Article 39a – Heading
Article 39a – Heading
Article 39a Income insurance and stabilisation tool for farmers of a specific sector
Amendment 208 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 267 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Reg. UE 1305/2013
Article 39a – paragraph 1
Article 39a – paragraph 1
1. Support under point (d) of Article 36(1) shall only be granted in duly justified cases and where the drop of income exceeds 20 % of the average annual income of the individual farmer in the preceding three-year period or a three-year average based on the preceding five-year period excluding the highest and lowest entry. Income for the purposes of point (d) of Article 36(1) shall refer to the sum of revenues the farmer receives from the market, including any form of public support, deducting input costs. Payments by the mutual fund to farmers shall compensate for less than 70 % of the income lost in the year the producer becomes eligible to receive this assistance. Indexes or indicators, which may refer for example to revenues, prices, quantities and/or costs, may be used to calculate the actual loss of turnover or revenues per farmer.
Amendment 282 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 269 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Article 9 – paragraph 7
Amendment 412 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) crisis prevention and management, including providing coaching to other producer organisations, associations of producer organisations, producer groups or individual producers, as well as actions and activities aimed at diversifying and consolidating export markets in third countries;
Amendment 417 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b – introductory part
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
(b) In paragraph 3, the following points (i) isand (ia) are inserted:
Amendment 424 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new) Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new) Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
(b a) In Article 33 (3), the following point is inserted: ia) actions aimed to diversification and consolidation of export markets in third countries, including for instance export credit insurance, costs related to the negotiation and management of phytosanitary protocols, market studies and evaluations, brand promotion or advertisement activities on the media, participation at fairs or exhibitions, information campaigns with advertising or promotional material
Amendment 439 #
2016/0282(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 270 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) actions related to coaching of other producer organisations, producer groups or individual producers from Member States referred to in Article 35(1), as well as actions related to activities aimed at diversifying and consolidating export markets in third countries referred to in article 33 (1) point f.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0275(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a a (new)
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3a (new)
(a a) After paragraph 3, the following paragraph is added: 3a. Addressing the root causes of migration shall be an underlying objective for EIB financing operations within areas covered by the general objectives set out in paragraph 1. EIB financing operations supporting that objective shall back investment projects that contribute to long term economic resilience and safeguard sustainable development in beneficiary countries.
Amendment 33 #
2016/0275(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 3
Over the period covered by this decision, the EIB should endeavour to sustain the currenta high level of climate-relevant operations, while the minimum volume of those operationsthe volume of which shall represent at least 25 % of the total EIB financing operations outside the Union, gradually increasing this target to at least 35 % by 2020.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0275(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Decision No 466/2014/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
EIB financing operations supporting the general objectives set out in point (d) of paragraph 1 shall back investment projects that address root causes of the migration and contribute to long-term economic resilience and safeguard sustainable development in beneficiary countries. EIB financing operations shall, in particular, address increased needs for infrastructure and related services to cater for the migrants influx, and shall boost employment opportunities for host and refugee communities to foster economic integration and enable refugees to become self-reliant.
Amendment 29 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The approach of annually binding national limits taken in Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030, with the start of the trajectory calculation in 2020 on the value of the 2020 annual emission allocation according to Decision 2013/634/EU and subsequent amendments, or on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018, using whichever value is lower, and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each Member State. In order to ensure the effort sharing is fair and balanced, Member States with an average of greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 below its 2020 annual emission allocation and with a GDP per capita below EU28 average GDP per capita in 2013, can opt for starting on the value of the 2020 annual emission allocation. An adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for Member States with both a positive limit under Decision 406/2009/EC and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to Decisions 2013/162/EU and 2013/634/EU, to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years. The European Council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non-ETS sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost- effectiveness of the collective Union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030. __________________ 19 Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).
Amendment 47 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) This Regulation, including the available flexibilities, should provide an incentive for emission reductions consistent with other Union climate and energy legislation for sectors that are covered by this Regulation, including in the area of energy efficiency. This Regulation shall also take into account the objective of contributing to the EU Forest Strategy, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and the EU Circular Economy Strategy.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The approach of annually binding national limits taken in Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19 should be continued from 2021 to 2030, with the start of the trajectory calculation in 202017 on the average of the greenhouse gas emissions during 2016 to 2018 and the end of the trajectory being the 2030 limit for each Member State. An adjustment to the allocation in 2021 is provided for Member States with both a positive limit under Decision 406/2009/EC and increasing annual emission allocations between 2017 and 2020 determined pursuant to Decisions 2013/162/EU and 2013/634/EU, to reflect the capacity for increased emissions in those years. The European Council concluded that the availability and use of existing flexibility instruments within the non-ETS sectors should be significantly enhanced in order to ensure cost- effectiveness of the collective Union effort and convergence of emissions per capita by 2030. _________________ 19 Decision No 406/2009/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the effort of Member States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to meet the Community’s greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments up to 2020 (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 136).
Amendment 61 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 2024 and every 5 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should and Member States’ compliance with the requirements. The review should be based on a preparatory report by the European Environment Agency, taking into account the Union’s objective to reduce economy- wide greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050 compared to the 1990 levels and the Paris Agreement goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the second half of this century in a manner that does not threaten food production and according to the European Council Conclusions of October 2014 which drew attention to the lower mitigation potential of the agriculture sector and the importance of examining the best means to optimise this sector’s contribution to greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration, in particular through LULUCF activities. The Commission and the European Environment Agency should also take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) This Regulation should provide a strong incentive for greenhouse gas emissions reductions consistent with other Union climate, energy and vehicle emissions legislation, taking into account that transport, buildings and agriculture are responsible for over 35%, 25% and 17% of the emissions in the ESR respectively. When transforming this Regulation into national policies, Member States should set strict targets and compliance rules, and should properly invest in emissions reductions across all sectors. Moving towards zero-emissions vehicles and speeding up the deployment of low-emission alternative energy are key for the transport sector in order to reduce road vehicle emissions, keep Europe competitive and respond to the increasing mobility needs of citizens. Energy efficiency of buildings is key not only for reducing energy bills and decarbonising the economy, but also for creating skilled jobs and tackling energy poverty. Measuring emissions in agriculture is complex because of the range of agricultural practices, inputs, technology and the variables of soil, climate and land cover. Nonetheless, there are clear opportunities for emission reductions in agriculture and many are associated with long-term cost savings. In this regard, the Commission should adopt a delegated act, one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, specifying minimum targets for emission reductions within each sector covered by this Regulation for each Member State. For the purpose of that delegated act, the Commission should carry out a comprehensive assessment of the actions already made in order to ensure Member States effectively reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions in the context of the sectoral legislation. That report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the sectoral emissions reduction contributions of Member States.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of Article 4 according to which annual emission limits for Member States will be established, implementing powersThe power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be conferrdelegated ton the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 . _________________ 21 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13) in respect of supplementing this Directive by determining which annual emission limits will be established for Member States.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) This Regulation should be reviewed as of 20243 and every 53 years thereafter in order to assess its overall functioning. The review should take into account evolving national circumstances and be informed by the results of the global stocktake of the Paris Agreement. Where necessary, the review of this Regulation should be accompanied by legislative proposals in order to further improve the Union's climate action, taking into account the current status of implementation of relevant sectoral policies, and in line with the facilitative dialogue under the UNFCCC.
Amendment 109 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The general objective of this Regulation is to help set the Union on a cost-effective path to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, to strengthen the Union's response to the threat of climate change, to further the transition to a sustainable economy and to set a clear trajectory towards net-zero emissions in the second half of this century.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Subject to the flexibilities provided for in Articles 5, 6 and 7, to the adjustment pursuant to Article 10(2) and taking into account any deduction resulting from the application of Article 7 of Decision No 406/2009/EC, each Member State shall ensure that its greenhouse gas emissions in each year between 2021 and 2029 do not exceed the level defined by a linear trajectory, starting in 202017 on the average of its greenhouse gas emissions during 2016, 2017 and 2018 determined pursuant to paragraph 3 and using the 2020 targets established in Decision No 406/2009/EC as a maximum limit, whichever is the lower value, and ending in 2030 on the limit set for that Member State in Annex I to this Regulation.
Amendment 132 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt an implementing act delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation by setting out the annual emission allocations for the years from 2021 to 2030 in terms of tonnes of CO2 equivalent as specified in paragraphs 1 and 2. For the purposes of this implementingdelegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive review of the most recent national inventory data for the years 2005 and 2016 to 2018 submitted by Member States pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation No (EU) 525/2013.
Amendment 138 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementingdelegated act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 139 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Amendment 141 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act, one year after the entry into force of this Regulation, specifying minimum targets for emission reductions within each sector covered by the Regulation for each Member State. For the purpose of that delegated act, the Commission shall carry out a comprehensive assessment of the actions already made in order to ensure Member States effectively reduce actual greenhouse gas emissions in the context of the sectoral legislation. That report shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to increase the sectoral emissions reduction contributions of Member States.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In 2027 and 2032, if the reviewed greenhouse gas emissions of a Member State exceed its annual emission allocation for any specific year of the period, pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and the flexibilities used pursuant to Articles 5 to 7, the following measures shall apply:
Amendment 246 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall ensure the accurate accounting under this Regulation through the Union Registry established pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 525/2013, including. The Commission shall, for that purpose, adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 12 to supplement this Regulation, concerning in particular annual emission allocations, flexibilities exercised under Article 4 to 7, compliance under Article 9 and changes in coverage under Article 10 of this Regulation. The Central Administrator shall conduct an automated check on each transaction under this Regulation and, where necessary, block transactions to ensure there are no irregularities. This information shall be accessible to the public.
Amendment 257 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 263 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council by 28 February 20243 and every fivthree years thereafter on the operation of this Regulation, its contribution to the EU's overall 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction target and its contribution to the goals of the Paris Agreement, and mayshall make proposals if appropriatelegislative proposals.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The increased sustainable use of harvested wood products can substantially limit emissions into and enhance removals of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. The accounting rules should ensure that Member States accurately reflect in accounts the changes in the harvested wood products pool when they take place, to provide incentives for enhanced use of harvested wood products with long life cycles, thus reducing the use of other, non-biodegradable materials, such as plastic. The Commission should provide guidance on methodological issues related to the accounting for harvested wood products.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules on the making available on the market of CE marked fertilisingers and improving nutrition efficiency products (INEP) and amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009 and (EC) No 1107/2009 (Text with EEA relevance) ("fertiliser" should be removed throughout the text for those products intended to improve nutrition efficiency of plants.)
Amendment 83 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Products withplaced on the market which have an intended use for one or more functions, at least one of which is covered by the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, shoulare plant protection products and remain under the control tailored for such products and provided for by that Regulation. Where such products also have the function of a fertilising product, it would be misleading to provide for their CE marking under this Regulation, since the making available on the market of a plant protection product is contingent on a product authorisation valid in the Member State in question. Therefore, such products should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
This Regulation shall apply to CE marked fFertilising productsers and Improving Nutrition Efficiency Products (INEP).
Amendment 131 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘fertilising product’ means a substance, or a mixture, micro-organism or any other material, applied or intended to be applied, either on its own or mixed with another material, on plants or their rhizosphere for the purpose of providing plants with nutrient or improving their nutrition efficiency of substances intended to provide nutrients to the plants;
Amendment 134 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) "Improving Nutrition Efficiency Product (INEP)" means a substance or a mixture of substances, micro-organism or any other material to be applied on plants or their rhizosphere for the purpose of improving their nutrition efficiency;
Amendment 152 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Contaminants in CE marked fertilising products, such as cadmium, can potentially pose a risk to human and animal health and the environment as they accumulate in the environment and enter the food chain. Their content should therefore be limited in such products. Furthermore, impurities in CE marked fertilising products derived from bio-waste, in particular polymers but also metal and glass, should be either prevented or limited to the extent technically feasible by detection of such impurities in separately collected bio-waste before processing.
Amendment 184 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. For the purposes of CMC 10 in Annex II, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to define the requirements for the standard for the biodegradability criteria and the development of an appropriate testing method for biodegradation. These requirements and testing method shall be evaluated towards latest scientific evidence and shall be set out as of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring five years after the date of application of this Regulation].
Amendment 204 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – introductory part
C. Inorganic fertiliserMineral fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 206 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – introductory part
I. InorganicMineral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 207 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – introductory part
a) Solid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 208 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point i – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point i – introductory part
i) Straight solid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 209 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point i – point A
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point i – point A
A) Straight solid minorganiceral macronutrient ammonium nitrate fertiliser of high nitrogen content (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 210 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point ii – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point ii – introductory part
ii) Compound solid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 211 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point ii – point A
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point a – point ii – point A
A) Compound solid minorganiceral macronutrient ammonium nitrate fertiliser of high nitrogen content (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 212 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – introductory part
b) Liquid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 213 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – point i
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – point i
i) Straight liquid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 214 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – point ii
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point I – point b – point ii
ii) Compound liquid minorganiceral macronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 215 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – introductory part
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – introductory part
II. InorganicMineral micronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 216 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – point a
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – point a
a) Straight minorganiceral micronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 217 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – point b
Annex I – part 1 – point 1 – point C – point II – point b
b) Compound minorganiceral micronutrient fertiliser (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 218 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 1 – point 7
Annex I – part 1 – point 7
7. Fertilising product blendMixture of product function categories
Amendment 240 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(I) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(I) – point 2 – indent 2
- 2 % by mass of total pPhosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water, or
Amendment 244 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B)(II) – point 2 – indent 2
- 2 % by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water, or
Amendment 250 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – subheading 8 – PFC 1(C)
Annex I – part 2 – subheading 8 – PFC 1(C)
PFC 1(C): InorganicMineral fertiliser
Amendment 252 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1
An inorganic mineral fertiliser shall be a fertiliser other than containing nutrients in a mineral form, or processed into a mineral form, from animal or plant organic or organo-mineral fertiliser. igin. Calcium cyanamide, urea and its condensation and association products shall be considered as containing nutrients in a mineral form. Organic carbon (Corg) in the CE marked fertilising product shall not exceed 1% by mass. That excludes, by convention, carbon which comes from coatings and technical agents. .
Amendment 258 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C) - paragraph 1 a (new)
Phosphorus fertilisers have to fulfil at least one of the following minimum solubility levels to be plant-available, otherwise they cannot be declared as phosphorus fertiliser: – Water solubility: minimum level 40% of total P, or – Solubility in neutral ammonium citrate: minimum level 75% of total P, or – Solubility in formic acid (only for soft rock phosphate): minimum level 55% of total P.
Amendment 271 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 42 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annex I, Part I and Annexes II to IV for the purposes of adapting them to technical progress and facilitating internal market access and free movement for CE marked fertilising products
Amendment 275 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(a)(i) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(a)(i) – point 2 – indent 2
- 12% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water,
Amendment 277 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(a)(ii) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(a)(ii) – point 2 – indent 2
- 3% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water,
Amendment 287 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(i) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(i) – point 2 – indent 2
- 5% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water,
Amendment 293 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I)(b)(ii) – point 2 – indent 2
- 1,5% by mass of total phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) soluble in neutral ammonium citrate and water,
Amendment 300 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4
Article 42 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall also be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 43 to amend Annex I, Part I and Annexes II to IV in the light of new scientific evidence. The Commission shall use this empowerment where, based on a risk assessment, an amendment proves necessary to ensure that any CE marked fertilising product complying with the requirements of this Regulation does not, under normal conditions of use, present an unacceptable risk to human, animal, or plant health, to safety or to the environment.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – point 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 2 – point 1
1. A liming material shall be a CE marked fertilising product aimed at correcting soil acidity, and containing oxides, hydroxides, carbonates or silicates of the nutrients calcium (Ca) or magnesium (Mg).
Amendment 303 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3 – paragraph 1
A soil improver shall be a CE marked fertilising product aimed at being added to the soil for the purpose of maintaining, improving or protecting the physical or chemical properties, the structure or the biological activity of soil.
Amendment 307 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall review Annex I Part II ten years after the entry into force of this Regulation or in case there is any new relevant scientific information available as regards the toxicity and carcinogenicity of relevant contaminants or any new technological progress and innovation in the field of production and use of fertilising products.
Amendment 307 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(A) – point 2 – introductory part
2. Contaminants must not be present in the CE marked fertilising productorganic soil improver by more than the following quantities:
Amendment 308 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – point 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 3(B) – point 1 a (new)
1a. A biodegradable mulch film shall be a biodegradable polymer film complying with the requirements of points 2a and 3 of CMC 10 in Annex II and intended to be placed on the soil in situ to protect its structure, suppress weed growth, reduce soil moisture loss, or prevent erosion.
Amendment 334 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6 (A) – point 2 – introductory part
Amendment 335 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6(B)(II) – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 6(B)(II) – point 2 – introductory part
2. Contaminants must not be present in the CE marked fertilisming product by more than the following quantities:
Amendment 416 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 1 – point b a (new)
or (ba) improving the soil as a biodegradable mulch film, complying with the requirements of points 2a and 3 of CMC10.
Amendment 421 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – introductory part
2. As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring three years after the date of application of this Regulation], the following criterion shall be complied with: The polymer shall be capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water. It shall have at least 90 % of the organic carbon converted into CO2 in maximum 24 months, in a biodegradability test as specified points (a)-(c) below.requirements shall be introduced:
Amendment 424 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(B) – paragraph 3 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring twelveeight years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Amendment 427 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point a
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point a
(a) The test shall be conducted at 25°C ± 2°C.A standard for the biodegradability by setting a timeframe in which at least 90% of the organic carbon is converted into CO2, after the claimed release time of the polymer has been fulfilled, and
Amendment 430 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point b
(b) TheA biodegradability test sthall be conducted in accordance with a method for determining the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of plastic materials in soils by measuring oxygen demand or the amount of carbon dioxide evolvedt complies with the following criterion: the polymer is capable of undergoing physical, biological decomposition, such that most of it ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water.
Amendment 434 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point c
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point c
Amendment 436 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point d
Annex II – part 2 – CMC 10 – point 2 – point d
Amendment 507 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2 – indent 3
- As of [Publications office, please insert the date occurring twelveeight years after the date of application of this Regulation]: 20 mg/kg phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5),
Amendment 802 #
2016/0084(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex III – part 2 – PFC 1(C)(I) – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Fertilising products that contains less than 5ppm of Cadmium, Arsenic, Lead, Chromium VI and Mercury, respectively, shall be eligible to use a visible “Green Label” in their packaging and label. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to adopt the technical standards of such label
Amendment 95 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 192(1) and Article 207 thereof,
Amendment 115 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) As Union legislation already transposes many of the obligations of the Convention, this Regulation should only lay down provisions that complement the Union acquis and that are needed to ensure its full alignment with the Convention and, accordingly, to enable the Union and its Member States to ratify and implement it.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The mercury export ban set out in Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council39 should be complemented by restrictionsa ban on the import of mercury depending on the source, the intended use and the place of origin of mercuryfor uses other than disposal as waste. The national authorities designated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council40 should perform the administrative functions linked to the implementation of such restrictionmeasures. __________________ 39 Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2008 on the banning of exports of metallic mercury and certain mercury compounds and mixtures and the safe storage of metallic mercury (OJ L 304, 14.11.2008, p. 75). 40 Regulation (EU) No 649/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2012 concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (OJ L 201, 27.7.2012, p. 60).
Amendment 121 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The export, import and manufacturing of a range of mercury-added products not complying with the limits established by the applicable Union legislation, and accounting for a significant share of the use of mercury and mercury compounds within the Union and globally, should be prohibited.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) This Regulation should not prevent the export, import and manufacturing of medicinal products providing demonstrable significant health benefits where there are no mercury-free active substances available as alternatives.
Amendment 123 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 130 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) In accordance with Article 193 TFEU, this Regulation should not prevent Member States from maintaining or introducing more stringent protective measures, provided that such measures are compatible with the Treaties and the Commission has been notified.
Amendment 136 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In the absence of relevant available mercury-free production processes, operating conditions for the production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate involving the use of mercuryThe production of sodium or potassium methylate or ethylate which involves the use of mercury should be prohibited. In the absence of relevant available mercury-free production processes for potassium methylate or ethylate, operating conditions and a phasing-out period for such production should be set.
Amendment 138 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The manufacturing and placing on the market of new mercury-added products and the establishment of new mercury- based manufacturing processes would increase the use of mercury and of mercury compounds and mercury emissions within the Union. Such new activities should therefore be prohibited unless an assessment of the risks and the benefits demonstrates that these uses would provide significant environmental and health benefits and that no technically and economically feasible mercury-free alternatives providing such benefits are available.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The use of dental amalgam in an encapsulated form and tshould be prohibited for the treatment of children and pregnant and breastfeeding women, and the phasing out of its use for the treatment of all patients and in the training of dental practitioners should also be an aim. The implementation of amalgam separators with a minimum retention efficiency should be made mandatory to protect dental practitioners and patients from mercury exposure and to ensure that resulting mercury waste are not released into the environment, but are collected and subjected to sound waste management. Given the size of the undertakings from the dentristry sector concerned by this change, it is appropriate to provide sufficient time to adapt to the new provision.
Amendment 150 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Parties to the Minamata Convention have committed to take measures to encourage professional organisations and dental schools to educate and train dental professionals and students on the use of mercury-free dental restoration alternatives and on promoting best management practices; such measures should be taken into account when reviewing Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council1a. __________________ 1aDirective 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, 30.9.2005, p. 22).
Amendment 151 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Permanent storage of metallic mercury should be avoided in order to ensure its non-availability as a commodity. In order to ensure its long- term safe disposal, metallic mercury should be transformed into a solidified form prior to permanent storage.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17c) Over 6 000 tonnes of metallic mercury waste will be generated in the Union by 2017, mainly as a result of the mandatory decommissioning of mercury cells in the chlor-alkali industry in accordance with Commission Implementing Decision 2013/732/EU1a. Given the limited available capacity for undertaking the solidification of liquid mercury waste, the temporary storage of liquid mercury waste should still be allowed under this Regulation, for a period of time sufficient to ensure the solidification of all such waste generated, but only in above ground facilities. __________________ 1aCommission Implementing Decision 2013/732/EU of 9 December 2013 establishing the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions, under Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on industrial emissions, for the production of chlor- alkali (OJ L 332, 11.12.2013, p. 34).
Amendment 154 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 160 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In order to align Union legislation with Decisions of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention supported by the Union, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the TFEU should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amending the annexes to this Regulation and supplementing this Regulation with technical requirements for environmentally sound interim storage of mercury and mercury compounds. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation with regard toThe power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should also be delegated to the Commission in respect of prohibiting or allowing new mercury using products and processes and reporting obligations, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and the Council42. __________________ 42 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13)using mercury and in respect of setting technical requirements for environmentally sound interim storage of mercury, mercury compounds and mixtures of mercury.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes measures and conditions concerning the trade, manufacture, use and interim storage of mercury, mercury compounds, mixtures, mercury- added products and the management of mercury waste.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. 'mercury compound' means any substance consisting of atoms of mercury and one or more atoms of other chemical elements that can be separated into different components only by chemical reactions;
Amendment 174 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 180 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to stricter requirements set out in other applicable Union legislation, the export, import and the manufacturing in the Union of the mercury-added products as set out in Annex II shall be prohibited as from 1 January 2021the dates specified therein.
Amendment 184 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- medicinal products, authorised to be marketed by a national competent authority at the date of entry into force of this Regulation, and providing demonstrable significant health benefits for which there are no technically feasible mercury-free alternatives.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The manufacture and placing on the market of mercury-added products not covered by any knownapproved use prior to 1 January 2018 shall be prohibited.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
- an assessment of its environmental and health risks and benefits;
Amendment 201 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2 a (new)
- information on the absence of technically feasible mercury-free alternatives providing such benefits;
Amendment 204 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Upon notification by the Member State concerned, the Commission shall verify in particular whether it has been demonstrated that the new mercury-added product or new manufacturing process would provide significant environmental and health benefits and that no technically and economically feasible mercury-free alternatives providing such benefits are available.
Amendment 213 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. From 1 January 20198 onwards dental amalgam shall only be used in an encapsulated form.
Amendment 217 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. From 1 January 2018, dental amalgam shall not be used for the treatment of children under 12 years old and of pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Amendment 220 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. The use of dental amalgam shall be phased-out by 31 December 2021.
Amendment 221 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1a and 1b, the use of dental amalgam shall continue to be allowed only when deemed necessary by the dental practitioner.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. From 1 January 20198 onwards dental facilities shall be equipped with amalgam separators aimed at retaining and collecting amalgam particles. Those separators shall be maintained as required to ensure a high level of retentionretention of at least 95 % of the amalgam particles.
Amendment 250 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 13 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Mercury waste shall be permanently stored in solidified form in salt mines that are adapted for the disposal of mercury, or in deep underground hard rock formations providing a level of safety and confinement equivalent to that of such salt mines;
Amendment 252 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from paragraph -1 and from point (a) of Article 5(3) of Directive 1999/31/EC, mercury waste may be stored in one of the following ways: temporarily stored in liquid form for up to five years subject to the specific requirements for the temporary storage of mercury waste, as laid down in Annexes I, II and III to that Directive, in above-ground facilities dedicated to and equipped for the temporary storage of mercury.
Amendment 259 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 265 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 271 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Amendment 289 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13a Information from storage and disposal operators of mercury waste 1. Operators of installations undertaking the temporary storage or the solidification of mercury waste shall, as part of the record keeping required under Article 35 of Directive 2008/98/EC, establish a register including the following information: (a) for each shipment of mercury waste received: (i) the origin and amount of mercury waste received; (ii) the name and contact details of the supplier; (b) for each shipment of solidified mercury waste leaving the installation: (i) the amount of solidified mercury waste and its mercury content; (ii) the destination and intended disposal operation of the solidified mercury waste; (iii) the certificate provided by the operator undertaking the permanent storage of the solidified mercury waste as referred to in paragraph2; (c) for each shipment of mercury waste leaving the temporary storage installation: (i) the amount of mercury waste and its mercury content; (ii) the destination and intended disposal operation of the mercury waste; (iii) the certificate provided by the operator undertaking the temporary storage of the mercury waste; (d) the amount of mercury waste stored at the installation at the end of each month. The operator of the installation shall transmit the register to the authority designated by the Member State every year, by 31 January. 2. Operators of installations undertaking the permanent storage of mercury waste shall, as soon as the disposal operation is completed, issue a certificate that the entire shipment of mercury waste has been placed into permanent storage in accordance with Directive 1999/31/EC, including information on the storage location.
Amendment 296 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a list of individual stocks of mercury, mercury compounds or mercury waste exceeding 50 metric tonnes, which are located in their territory, and, where Member States are made aware, a list of sources of mercury supply generating annual stocks of mercury exceeding 10 metric tonness well as the amount of mercury at each site.
Amendment 298 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) a list of sources of mercury supply generating annual stocks of mercury exceeding 10 metric tonnes.
Amendment 313 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
It shall apply from 1st January 2018the date of its entry into force.
Amendment 323 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point a
Annex III – part 1 – point a
(a) from 1 January 20198: acetaldehyde production
Amendment 326 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point b
Annex III – part 1 – point b
(b) from 1 January 20198: vinyl chloride monomer production
Amendment 332 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point b a (new)
Annex III – part 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) from 1 January 2018: sodium methylate and ethylate production
Amendment 334 #
2016/0023(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part 1 – point b b (new)
Annex III – part 1 – point b b (new)
(bb) from 1 January 2022: potassium methylate and ethylate production
Amendment 22 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. acknowledges that the apparently large proportion of the EU budget allocated to agriculture can lead to misconceptions among the public about the policy, when in reality farm subsidies account for a negligible amount in relation to the total GDP of the Member States; points out, however, that 70% of Europeans believe that the CAP is fulfilling its responsibility to supply food in the EU, and that 62% of people asked believe that the PAC benefits not only farmers but all European citizens;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. states clearly that, through numerous policy reforms, CAP spending has been reduced and has become more targeted, market-orientated and geared towards improving the competitiveness of EU agriculture, while at the same time addressing an ever-increasing range of challenges, including environmental issues and climate change, the introduction of ‘greening measures’ and ensuring the economic viability of rural areas; stresses, however, that an in-depth analysis should be performed in an effort to assess the economic sustainability of the agricultural sector by safeguarding incomes, and that price volatility should be combatted by proposing new instruments;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the revision of the MFF should make provision for the fact that food safety will be a challenge in the coming years given the increased pressure on resources – t. This provision could be used to tackle different areas, such as malnutrition trends in Member States., consistency among environmental tools in food production and mitigation of the negative environmental impacts of the excessive food taxation practices;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is convinced that a strong CAP for the EU, both in terms of content and financing, is paramount in achieving these objectives, while guaranteeing a level playing field and transparent food chains within the internal market, as well as viable rural areas; considers, furthermore, that increasing resilience and improving employment and quality of life in rural areas should be prioritised in order to combat rural depopulation; therefore calls on the Member States and their regions to shift the focus of their rural policy to job creation, and calls on the Commission to help them to achieve that objective;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. notes that additional efforts can be made to facilitate the use of innovative financial instruments; to this end, calls on the Commission to work with the European Investment Bank with a view to offering new financing options to Member States, but also offering funding opportunities to young farmers so that they can develop their businesses.
Amendment 157 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers, against this background, that shortcomings have existed in the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) since its inception under the Maastricht Treaty with the attribution of monetary policy to the European level, while budgetary policy remains within the competencies of the Member States and is only framed by provisions on light coordination of national policies; in that context too, draws particular attention to the need to strengthen the European Semester;
Amendment 356 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that three different functions have to be fulfilled; argues, first, that in order to foster economic and social convergence within the euro area and to improve the economic competitiveness and resilience of the euro area, Member States’ structural reforms should be incentivised in good economic times, bearing in mind, inter alia, social aspects; argues, secondly, that differences in the business cycles of euro area Member States stemming from structural differences create the need for an instrument to address asymmetric shocks; considers, thirdly, that symmetric shocks should be addressed so as to increase the resilience of the euro area as a whole;
Amendment 437 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers that the fiscal capacity for the euro area should be funded by own resources of the EMU, including revenues from a financial transaction tax, and new financing instruments as Eurobonds;
Amendment 488 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Considers that structural reforms should be ecologically and socially balanced and aim at strengthening growth potential towards a fully sustainable new growth model, promoting fair and sustainable welfare systems and reducing social inequalities;
Amendment 555 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 3 – paragraph 1
Paragraph 26 – indent 3 – paragraph 1
– investment, notably in research and development;, healthcare and education,
Amendment 557 #
2015/2344(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 – indent 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 26 – indent 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
– Social cohesion, including EMU- wide minimum social standards;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the effectiveness of EU law is systematically undermined by its unsatisfactory application by Member Stfundamental in achieving an "ever closer" Union as enshrined in the TEU; recognizes the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union of same legal value as the Treaties; n. Notes that thise lack of enforcement is at the root of a number of European crisesof EU law weakens the EU itself;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with concern that 11 directives in the area of banking and finance legislation are being infringed by one or more Member States, with Germany being the only country to comply with all existing legislation in this field, and Austria the only other Member State with fewer than three infringements1 ; __________________ 1 Particularly worrying are the cases of Poland (10 infringements), Luxembourg (9) and Slovenia, Spain and Estonia (8 each).;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the Late Payments Directive is still not implemented well in 11 Member States, and that the situation is worst in Italy, Cyprus, Spain, Portugal and Greeceis also correlated to the state of public finances affected by the economic crisis; notes as well that the delay in B2B payments is well above average; points out that also the directive on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms, wthere the delay in B2B2 payments is well above average3 directive on requirements for budgetary framework of the Member States and the directive on consumer rights have not yet been transposed; __________________ 2 Business-to-business. 3 See ‘Transposition and implementation of the Directive on Late Payments in Commercial Transactions’, European Parliamentary Research Service.
Amendment 25 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that non-compliance with the Maastricht criteria, and the lenient enforcement of the Stability and Growth Pact rules by the Commission and the Council before 2010, contribufollowing the global financial crisis which led to a European debt crisis, the EU has further strengthened its economic coordination and banking supervision; stresses the importance of completing the Banking Union, deepening the EMU and creating a CMU that finances the real economy and growth in Europe; invites all Member Stateds to the emergence of the European debt crisis that followed the global financial crisismake full use of flexibility within the existing rules of the Stability and Growth Pact as per Commission's Communication COM (0215)12;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that in 2014 only 10 of the 157 main recommendations made to Member States in the framework of the European Semester were fully implemented or showed substantial progress4 ; ; and believes that, in order to improve implementation, there is a need to better identify clearly articulated priorities at European level as well as to increase genuine public debate, political willingness and commitment at national level, leading to greater relevance and national ownership; welcomes the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area, proposed by the Commission six months before country- specific recommendations, as a step to deepen policy coordination in the follow- up to the Five Presidents' Report and relevant resolutions of the European Parliament; __________________ 4 Success rate of around 6.5%: Zsolt Darvas and Alvaro Leandro, ‘The Limitations of Policy Coordination in the Euro Area under the European Semester’, Bruegel, November 2015.
Amendment 45 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is very concerned by the fact that the Deposit Guarantee Scheme Directive (DGSD) has still not been implemented by 10 Member States6 , which undermines the efforts to build a, and calls on the Commission to ensure that it is implemented; welcomes the Commission proposal on European Deposit GuaInsurantece Scheme, that would complete the Banking Union; __________________ 6Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden; Commission press release, 10 December 2015.e third and final pillar of the Banking Union, needed to safeguard deposits throughout Europe;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the European Commission's first proposals in the area of the Capital Markets Union and stresses the importance of encouraging more investments in the real economy;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 65 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is of the opinion that financial penalties for non-compliance with EU law should include a multiplier for those Member States for which several procedures are openbe effective, proportionate and dissuasive;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that the number of formal infringement procedures decreased also due to the effectiveness of the structured dialogue with Member States via EU Pilot;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2326(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Welcomes the Commission's efforts to improve access to information on the application of the Union Law. Encourages further efforts to enhance transparency;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas economic recovery in the European Union is under way bunecessary and the first signs of it remains uneven between and within Member States, and whereas the recovery which is occurring in some places is partly driven by temporary factors;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that reducing external resource and energy dependence issteps further the Energy Union, the reduction of external resource and energy dependence and a move from nuclear and fossils to renewable energies are keys to achievinge long-term growth and will enhance the competitiveness of the EU;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas global economic growth is slowing down and new strategic challenges are arising, to which the European Union must adjust appropriately;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to use the European Semester as a vehicle to fulfil EU commitments emanating from the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and in particular to include in the process policies addressing climate change, sustainable production and consumption, food safety and labelling, and biodiversity;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the unemployment rate is improving, but not enough to signiand poverty are not decreasing sufficaiently curb un, and the employment and povertyrate is not improving to an adequate level either;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 2016 Annual Growth Survey package and the proposed policy mix of investment, structural reform and fiscal responsibility, with increased emphasis on domestic demand and convergence, complementing accommodative monetary policies; notes at the same time that structural reforms must in every case take into account social aspects as well;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes improvements in public finances in some places, in particular gradually declining debt/GDP ratios;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that Europe’s global competitiveness remains an important objective, while the worsening global outlook calls for strengthening domestic sources of growth as well;
Amendment 102 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for further efforts to support recovery, foster convergence and correct macroeconomic imbalances, including by channelling excess savings towards the domestic economyEuropean Single Market and boosting investment;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is encouraged byViews labour market indicators with concern, particularly bearing in milnd improvements in labour market indicatorthe methods of calculation used for them by some Member States; calls for more effort to reduce poverty, social exclusion and growing inequalities and to increase employment;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the European Fund for Strategic Investments to be used to maximum effect to support higher-risk projects not financed otherwise, and to promote growth, job creation, improvements in the situation of young people and cohesion;
Amendment 217 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for product and service market reforms and better regulation at European level, promoting innovation and fair, quality-based competition in the European Single Market (including the Digital Single Market);
Amendment 228 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the importance of greater resource and energy efficiency, including through the development of the circular economy, developments based on economies and increases in the use of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 246 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the need for modern, efficient and citizen-friendly public administration in the individual Member States and the European Single Market;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates the need for responsible fiscal policies, taking into account debt sustainability, the economic cycle and investment gaps, while at the same time not losing sight of citizens and their social rights;
Amendment 292 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Insists on implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact, while making use of available fiscal space, inter alia, to deal with security threats and refugee inflowimprovements to the situation of European youth and of people arriving as refugees;
Amendment 317 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 349 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises that, given its high level of interdependence and the singleness of its monetary policy, the euro area needs to be viewed as one macroeconomic entity where convergence must be promoted; calls therefore for an in-depth aggregate assessment of macroeconomic imbalances in the euro area to complement the assessment of country-specific vulnerabilities; insists on full coherence between the euro area recommendation and country-specific recommendations; stresses furthermore that the requirement of convergence within the euro zone must not result in the creation of a two-speed Europe or further accentuate it;
Amendment 61 #
2015/2279(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop strategies between local authorities, civil society and economic players in mountain ranges in order to determine joint action plans for the promotion, development and protection of the mountain ranges in question; welcomes and supports in this regard the Alpine macro-regional strategy initiative and the Community-led Local Development tool;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2279(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that measures under the second pillar of the CAP must ensure the sustainability and diversification of agricultural production also in mountain areas by supporting the emergence of projects that create added value, innovation projects, agricultural investment projects and farm development projects and projects to maintain processing enterprises; stresses that these funds should be used as tools to boost the competitiveness of the regional agricultural sector and / or as a means of allowing the economic diversification of farms;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses its concern that the level of enforcement of the legislation on FCMs varies greatly across the EU; highlights the importance of developing EU guidelines for FCMs which would facilitate a moreharmonized and uniform implementation and better enforcement in the Member States;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to make financial services one of the EU’s priorities in the TiSA negotiations, as the EU’s own market for those services is already comparatively open; to ensure that, in the area of financial services, no new commitments will be taken on that would jeopardise EU financial regulation, and that EU regulators – including for the purpose of protecting consumers and maintaining the social safety nets of the individual Member States – retain the ability to authorise or deny any new financial product;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to put stronger pressure on other negotiating parties to accepcontinue to support China’s request to join the negotiations, and to continue offering this path to other BRICS countries;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to ensure that the TiSA in no way hinders the negotiating agenda of the WTO, but, rather, fosters a valuable discussion onthe establishingment of ‘gold standards’ for tackling trade obstacles and developing regulatory best practices for financial services, and also prepares the ground for its possible adoption at multilateral level;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2227(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the major challenge will be to ensure an adequate food supply that is adequate in terms of quality, quantity and price, while at the same time preserving the environment and valuable resources for future generations;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2227(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Draws Member States’ attention to the fact that the various, sometimes excessive consumer taxes on foodstuffs make it more difficult to obtain food, result in further abuses, and have a significant impact on the environment; takes the view that efforts should be made to reduce these taxes;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas excessive taxation practices on food articles leading to extreme differences among Member States have a negative effect on producers, consumers and technological innovation and give ground to VAT fraud on the EU single market;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2227(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on the Commission to assess any negative impacts of VAT fraud and tax evasion on technological innovation;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in many European countries over the past few decades, the number of farmers in rural areas has drastically decreased and agricultural employment in those areas has continued to decline;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, although agriculture remains the main form of land use in Europe it nowadays employs only a fraction of the working population of rural areas; whereas the diversification of land use in rural areas, combining a productive economic function with the functions of accommodating residential and recreational use and those of nature protection and conservation, is a considerable challenge in terms of development and employment in the various rural regions of the Union; whereas, although population decline has been reversed in some regions in recent years with an inflow of people who want to live in the countryside, generating, in most cases, a peri-urbanisation effect, there are also much less prosperous regions tending to decline, where remoteness is a problem and supporting development and employment is more difficult;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the focus of agriculture needs to be shifted so that it becomes territory-based once again, in order to ensure that rural areas are dynamic and job-rich, for too long, insufficient attention has been paid to shifting the focus of agriculture to make it territory- based once again – necessarily rooting production and employment in specific areas – and whereas we have a duty to sustain farming as a core activity performed by men and women in the areas where they live, in order to ensure that rural areas are dynamic and job-rich; whereas this refocusing will also make for a healthy balance between urban and rural development;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the foundations of the last CAP reform continue to serve as the basis for a dominant mode of agricultural development that relies on increasingly large, concentrated and specialised farms that practise intensive farming, with an increasing focusin many cases supplying commodities for processing outside the rural areas, with an approach to farming primarily in terms of output volumes and financial return, and also focusing increasingly on capital rather than employment;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas job creation in rural areas must be part and parcel of a sustainable policy that is tailored to ecosystems and involves the maintenance and development of agricultural and agriculture-related activities that forge links between the various stakeholders both socially and in terms of solidarity and enhance the environment;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the future of rural areas does not depend exclusively on the development of the agricultural sector but is also linked to the rest of the economy, and whereas there is a need to put in place decentralised local policies and a genuine territorial system, seeking synergies between all activities and allowing forin the broader context of jointly building on rural resources through collective and cross- sector approaches, while ensuring that public services are in place everywhere;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas support should be provided first and foremost to family farms run by one or more, i.e. to individual farmers who, alone or with others, run their farms responsible,y and independent farmers who work on theirly in an effective manner and who, unlike the operators of farms irun an effective manner and whos financial investments, are much better able to deal with any problems by adapting their production and/or their production methods and by diversifying their activities, when necessary, by engaging in on-the-farm processing and the sale of produce, rural tourism, recreational, educational and sports provision (e.g. horse-riding) and the exploitation of farm and forest resources (including waste) to produce renewable energy or organic materials and products based on ecological processes;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas these family farms, which create added value and jobs, help make it possible for new generations of farmers to emerge, as it is easier to pass on farms that are viable and reasonably sized, whether to family members or to others;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas, in many Member States, women in rural regions have limited access to employment in farming or elsewhere, yet they play an extremely important role in rural development and in the social fabric of rural areas, particularly on farms that engage in diversification (offering farm tourism, high quality produce, recreational, educational and sports activities, etcetera);
Amendment 95 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on all the Member States to implement a comprehensive generational renewal strategy and, in order to do this, to make full use of all the possibilities provided under the new CAP to support young and newly established farmers, including outside the family, particularly the Pillar I and Pillar II measures for aid to young farmers, and also to facilitate newly established farmers aged over 40 in setting up; notes too that such measures must be complemented by and consistent with provisions under national policies (on land-use, taxation and social security, etcetera);
Amendment 103 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages the Member States to step up their support for small and medium-sized farms, in particularby making aid more widely available to viable small farms that currently receive none or very little, by making more use of the redistributive payment, and toby introduceing a ceiling on aid of EUR 150 000 across the board; and by accelerating the reduction of direct aids; considers that the scope for modulating the current basic payment according to the number of people employed on each farm might also usefully be considered;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that the CAP should take greater account of territories with geographical handicaps (such as mountain areas, the most outlying areas and sensitive natural areas) since maintaining farming is an essential vector for economic, social and environmental development that focuses on employment; adds, however, that the CAP must also consider the new dynamics of urban sprawl and lend support to areas on the fringes of such sprawl in facing up to the constraints linked to their particular features;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the Member States have made extensive use of the option of granting coupled aid – which, by developing production and enabling it to remain in a given place anchors jobs in disadvantaged areas – and calls on the Member States to increase the proportion of such aid, make it more flexible and to earmark more of it towards producing more plant proteins in the EU, which currently depends on imports from third countries for its supply of this commodity; the level of voluntary coupled payments could also be adjusted in line with the level of employment dependent on a given crop, which would provide further support for produce requiring the largest workforce;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that, given the high mortality rate among honey bees in several EU countries and the essential role they, as pollinators, play in food security and the economy of many plant sectors, the Union should provide greater support for this sector by adopting a genuine European strategy for bee repopulation; adds that this would not require heavy investment but would create many jobs, either by diversifying activities in existing farms or by setting up new specialised farms, which, according to expert opinion, would require 200 hives to be viable and whose primary purpose would be to breed selected queens and swarms and, subsequently, to produce honey, something the EU has a serious shortage of, such an approach, which builds on various European strategies – on innovation, social inclusion and job creation – is fully in line with the will to reorient the common agricultural policy and the development of farming towards greater sustainably;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the market measures and exceptional crisis and risk- management measures provided for under the Single CMO must be implemented much more swiftly and proactively so as to limit the negative effects that falling prices have on farming income;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the Commission to make full use of the potential of the exceptional measures provided for in Articles 219 to 222 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013;
Amendment 136 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Takes the view that, in order to play their role of safety net, intervention prices must be adjusted regularly in line with trends in cost prices so as to have a direct impact on producers' income and the perpetuation of their activities as well as on employment; calls for the EU to establish prevention tools along similar lines to the Milk Market Observatory in all major production sectors in order to monitor markets, which would help steer production and ensure a response to crises by means of flexible and responsive market management tools which would be activated when necessary;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the Member States should make more extensive use of the priority area concerning job creation within priority 6 of the second pillar, and of the measures concerning knowledge transfer and vocational and continuing training (including apprenticeships), as well as advisory and management assistance measures in order to improve the economic and environmental performance of farms; takes the view that the CAP should do more to facilitate access to this aid and to help farmers and agricultural and rural workers to become more versatile so as to diversify their activities, which would also give them a heightened sense of initiative and innovation;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that the current rural development programmes are much less focused on social projects that defend jobs than those of the previous programming period (2007-2013), owing to the measures selected by the Member States in their rural development programmes and the smaller amount of funding earmarked for employment-related measures; therefore asks the Member States to reconsider their choices and calls for greater flexibility in implementation of rural development policy;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Considers that since the level of complexity of rural development programmes significantly reduces the use of EAFRD funds and acts as a brake on projects conducive to job creation, it is necessary to simplify the implementation of rural development policy, adopt more coherent approaches, along the same lines as multi-funds, and stop the Member States and the Commission imposing overly painstaking administrative and financial checks;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Points out that the risk factor inherent in innovation is insufficiently taken into account in both national and EU policy, a fact that acts as an obstacle to innovation and job creation, particularly for the many stakeholders who do not have sufficient financial strength to complete innovative projects;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Member States and their regions to shift the focus of their rural policy to job creationdevelopment programmes and their operational programmes on to job creation and improving rural services, and calls on the Commission to assist them in achieving that objective;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to pay particular attention to the economic and social consequences of certain EU tax provisions that may prove detrimental to employment growth, as is currently the case with the current VAT arrangements applicable to the equine sector, educational and sporting activities on farms and in rural or peri-urban areas as part of agricultural diversification and arrangements for VAT and excise duties on wine products, which, owing to insufficient harmonisation of tax rules, are a barrier to direct and distance between a producers and consumers based in different Member States;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to pursue policies which will promote rural areas by developing tourism, which, if appropriately structured and supported with incentives, could be a driver of the cultural, social and economic growth of areas which possess substantial natural, landscape, cultural and agrofood resources; stresses that the touristic development of rural areas and the diversification of farming (to include educational, cultural and recreational activities) also constitute an incentive to rising generations to take control of campaigns, in a spirit of initiative and enterprise geared to innovation, and to the promotion of traditional products;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers it important that rural development programmes do more to improve relations between rural and urban areas so as to encourage cooperation and offer opportunities for businesses operating in rural areas that are crucial for the development these areas and job creation; takes the view that villages play an important role in urban- rural relations by providing access to basic services for residents of the surrounding rural areas, and that the Member States should therefore promote services in villages as part of their territorial policies;
Amendment 175 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that the forestry sector, currently an underutilised asset in Europe, is a major source of jobs that should be better promoted in its various forms throughout the timber industry, adds that the EU is currently suffering from a serious timber supply shortage that requires investment in the infrastructure necessary for the growth of this sector;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to undertake to encourage and facilitate women’s access to the labour market in rural areas;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that the CAP must have sufficient funding to play an effective long- term role in fostering employment, promoting the sustainable development of agriculture and ensuring that rural areas retain their appeal (with a focus on quality of life) in comparison with urban areas as part of a diversified European farming sector, in order to promote sustainable development within this vision of agriculture and the appeal of rural areas; stresses that rural development policy – which enables more direct and more effective action to boost employment and the dynamism of rural areas – should progressively be strengthened, without undermining first pillar support, which must be reorganised to ensure, inter alia, that markets work better and demonstrate greater stability, which is crucial to safeguard agricultural incomes, our model of farming and our food security;
Amendment 202 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to clearly redefine and propose a public policy supporting a European agricultural model that makes retaining territory-based jobs a prioritybased on family-run, diversified and multi-functional farming that makes retaining territory-based jobs a priority, while taking into account the environment and the need to protect health;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Member States to develop land monitoring and regulation tools to help them gain a better knowledge of land markets and put an end to the widespread phenomenon of the concentration or grabbing of land and production apparatus;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Takes the view that regaining control of the European market and local markets must be a principle for action under the future CAP, before turning to markets outside the EU;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Takes the views that the CAP must take account of European farming in all of its forms and all rural areas, including the most disadvantaged and most fragile amongst them (such as mountain areas and outermost regions) to ensure the best possible use is made of all resources, this also entails bringing farmland that has been abandoned or left fallow back into use;
Amendment 227 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that group farming should be promoted and financially supported because it reduces farm production costs, in particular mechanisation costs, and promotes solidarity between farmers and the transfer of innovation, know-how and best practice, creating a dynamism conducive to development and employment;
Amendment 232 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises that it is important that the CAP should provide funding for the positive effects that agriculture brings in terms of jobs and the environment, and that it should provide more support for organic farming and all other sustainable production methods, including agroforestry, in the context of agroecology, which will entail moving beyond current cross-compliance standards and agri-environmental and climate measures; believes that the values of these positive effects in terms of employment and the environment are of interest to society as a whole and are a component which should be included in farm incomes;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises that, against a backdrop of deep uncertainty as regards the future of low, volatile agricultural prices, the EU must do more to influence the markets, where they are failing, by establishing safety nets and prevention and crisis management systems that could, for example, draw on countercyclical aid, allowing farmers to benefit from more advantageous prices; believes, also, that in the face of the risks associated with global warming, the EU must do all it can to enhance the positive role that agriculture can play, through measures including agronomy and improved soil management for better capture carbon, and that it is important to provide technical and financial support to farmers to gradually change their practices and to innovate;
Amendment 273 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Takes the view that the new CAP must also include insurance mechanisms so that farmers are better equipped to deal with uncertainties of all kinds;
Amendment 280 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the PAC to prioritise, under the EIP in particular, support for innovative, more sustainable agricultural and forestry models for the production of food and non- food goods and services (renewables, bioeconomics, rural tourism, etc.), developing the full range of resources in each rural territory;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Takes the view that bottom-up approaches to local development such as LEADER/CLLD have proven to be effective not only in terms of jobs created but also in terms of low levels of public expenditure per job created, and that they should therefore be further strengthened and implemented in all Member States by means of multi-fund approaches; stresses in particular the role of Local Action Group (LAG) leaders in providing technical and service support for initiatives aimed at getting projects which promote employment off the ground; calls for the LAGs to have the broadest possible autonomy in order to maximise their effectiveness;
Amendment 294 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for investment provided under the rural development policy to be prioritised with a focus on jobs; and recommends that rural development programmes include a strengthening of micro-financing, which is particularly useful in helping agricultural and non- agricultural businesses get off the ground;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes the view that, for the future, there is a need to develop high-quality, territory-based food systems supplying raw or processed food products by promoting individual responsibility and the involvement of all stakeholders – either grouped together as producers, processors, distributors and consumers, or only as producers and consumer communities – in qualitative and contract- related activities designed to ensure food and health security, as well as fair incomes for farmerso that farmers can earn a decent livelihood and sustain employment on their farms; notes that these food systems can, in particular but not solely, take the form of short supply chains and/or local markets;
Amendment 305 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Amendment 308 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes that the tourism sector offers significant opportunities for generating revenue and direct and induced employment in agriculture and rural areas, allowing the historical, cultural, gastronomic, landscape and environmental heritage of each region to be enhanced; notes, also, that a region's attractiveness to tourists is based not only on its history, but increasingly also on the quality of its food products, its landscapes and its environment; believes that, for all these reasons, the tourism sector should receive more support from the rural development policy;
Amendment 310 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Stresses that the challenges linked to climate change and the environment call for significant public and private job- creating investment, with support from the emergence of new professions, to ensure that rural resources are maintained and preserved and that the quality of degraded ecosystems is restored, to tackle floods and fires more effectively and to improve protection of water, soil and air quality and biodiversity; notes that while this certainly involves cooperation between agriculture and other rural stakeholders, it offers new opportunities for income diversification in agriculture;
Amendment 322 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that it is vital to ensure that public and private services are in place to ensure the attractiveness of rural areas and to make it possible to maintain and develop employment in rural areathose areas; considers that all regions should therefore have quality access to high-speed broadband communication networks;
Amendment 329 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that access to basic services such as education, health care and housing and the continuity of these services are prerequisites for an environment conducive to job creation and for meeting the vital needs of people living in rural areas;
Amendment 330 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers it vital to facilitate access to high-speed internet (broadband) in rural areas in order to reduce the digital divide in terms of infrastructure which exists in rural areas and to increase the competitiveness of farms;
Amendment 331 #
2015/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Considers it vital to ask public authorities to create extension services and services to assist farm management in rural areas in order to modernise European farming and do away with obsolete traditional methods;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas global food production must increase by 60-110 %adapt to meet this demand;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas there is a pressing demand to produce more, as well as safe and nutritious, food for EU and global citizens, which must be reconciled with concerns over rapid degradation of natural ressources;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas sustainable agriculture requires the combination of environmental, social and economic criteria, for which technological solutions may be one important contributor;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas agricultural practices impact on the biological, chemical and physical quality of soils, with consequences over soil erosion and fertility;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas insufficient crop protection solutions for specialty crops endangers the quality, diversity and sustainable production of food crops in the EU, with serious consequences for employment and biodiversity loss, and a direct impact that has been estimated to account for more than €1 billion, including production loss and additional costs for farmers;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas the diversity and quality of plant genetic resources play a crucial role in agricultural resilience and productivity, thus being a determining factor for long- term farming as well as food security;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
L a. whereas it is urgent to guarantee the efficient transfer of research findings from science to farmers;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for greater dialogue between genetic banks, research, breeders and end-users in order to build resilience and support for sustainable food production throughout Europe;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the previous support from DG Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) and DG Research and Innovation (RTD) for genetic resource conservation activities, e.g. the European Native Seed Conservation Network (ENSCONET), but calls for successor programmes to continue the support for crop and livestock genetic conservation activities, including the use of genetic resources through on farm measures, in order not to lose the significant EU dialogue and momentum gained;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports the need for continuous progress in plant and animal breeding to increase not only the range of pest- and disease-resistant traits in crops, but also the range of food raw materials with nutritional and health-beneficial characteristics on the market; recognises the importance of marker-assisted selection (MAS) and SMART breeding, which are now well-integrated into many breeding programmes, but also the potential offered by precision breeding for crop improvement, techniques such as the use of zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) and CRISPR in genome editing, oligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis (ODM) and the use of CMS hybrids in protoplast fusion or tissue culture based methods;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights the importance of assessing the benefits of active substances in supporting sustainable agriculture as well as the risk and hazards associated with the use of products, and recalls that the precautionary principle should be used when the degree of uncertainty is too high to ensure public health or good agricultural and environmental conditions;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Stresses the urgent need for adequate funding and coordination to address the lack of crop protection solutions for minor uses and specialty crops, while welcoming the Integrated Pest Management -European Research Area Network (IPM-ERANET) working package 3;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28 a. Welcomes the recently launched European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI), with the aim of linking research and practical farming, and calls on the Commission to have an active role in boosting coordination, at the national and cross-border level, in order to promote an explicit innovation agenda linked to Horizon 2020 and to guarantee the adequate transfer of knowledge towards the end users;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises the need to avoid double reporting requirements and more generally an unnecessary administrative burden on credit institutions, in particular smaller banks, provided that this does not jeopardise the effective attainment of the objectives of supervision;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Asks the Commission to conduct and make public an evaluation of the decision-making procedure which led the Troika, in the implementation of the last Memorandum of Understanding signed with Greece, to require savings up to 25 billion EUR for the recapitalization of Greek banks, while the SSM, which role is to assess such needs, stated on 31 October 2015, that the recapitalization needs, in a baseline scenario, were up to 4.4 billion EUR, and the most risky scenario, up to 14.4 billion EUR;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas unemployment in the EU remains at unacceptably high levels, but is on a declining path setexpected to fall to 9.2 % in the EU and 10.5 % in the euro area in 2016;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Parliament considers that the reduction in unemployment rates is just as important as improving employment indicators;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that economic recovery is slowly gaining groundpositive signs of economic recovery can be seen in some cases, with GDP in the euro area expected to rise by 2.1% in 2016; notes with concern, however, that its foundations are fragile, mainly owing to the EU’s underlying structural weaknesses and resulting low international competitiveness, and raises attention to the fact that the existing problems of certain Member States and regions are due to different reasons;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deplores the persistently high unemployment rates across most Member States, and is saddened by in particular the youth and long- term unemployment rates; stresses the need to reform national labour markets in order to increase job creation rates and concentrate on creating quality workplaces; condemns the methods of certain Member States with which they distort the unemployment rates and stresses the importance of employment rates to create a more realistic picture than the current one;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of access to finance for enterprises, in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which constitute the backbone of the EU economy; points out the failure of currently low interest rates to boost investment; expresses its concern regarding the fact that the lending practice of the banking system has become significantly more cumbersome;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the need to improve the EU’s business environment as well as to raise productivity levels; stresses the importance of sound business regulation for the success of the EFSI; calls, therefore, for the removal of administrative barriers, cutting red tape and reform and increase the transparency of Member States’ tax systems in every respect;
Amendment 182 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Agrees with the Commission that many Member States need to be more ambitious in implementing structural reforms in order to make product and services markets more competitive; at the same time raises attention again to the fact that structural reforms can be achieved only by taking social aspects into proper consideration; welcomes, in this context, the Commission’s communication on the roadmap for completing the Digital Single Market as well;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the need for Member States to adapt their public finances by conducting a counter-cyclical policy when necessary and making full use of the existing flexibility clauses foreseen in the legislation; considers that Member States with high debt levels in particular must continue with growth-friendly fiscal consolidation and urgently implement the recommended structural reforms that take social aspects into consideration, while those with more fiscal space should use it to accelerate investment;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fall in the number of Member States subject to the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP), from 11 in 2014 to 9 in 2015; notes, however, that the possibility of maintaining this status in the long run is not necessarily guaranteed in the case of every Member State, and the number is still relatively high, and reiterates its call for the Country Specific Recommendations (CSRs) to be, where relevant, better coordinated with the EDP recommendations so as to ensure consistency between surveillance of the fiscal position and economic policy coordination; at the same time raises attention to the fact that the measures taken for leaving the Excessive Deficit Procedure must consider social aspects as well;
Amendment 224 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the role of flexible labour markets in combatting unemployment, in particular the negative impa; stresses again that the protect ion job creation rates of rigid rules on dismissal, excessive minimum wage levels and lengthy labour disputesof the weaker contracting party, i.e. the employee, must be provided, in particular despite the simplification of the rules concerning dismissal; calls for a shift away from labour taxes to other sources of taxation;
Amendment 259 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to further streamline the European Semester and its current timetable in order to harmonise the mutual impact of national documents (NPRs and Convergence/Stability Programmes) and documents prepared by the Commission (CSRs and Country Reports) so as to strengthen synergy and facilitate coordination of national policies but not by reducing the possibility of achieving the original goals;
Amendment 272 #
2015/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines the destructive impact of high debt levels on economic growth in the EU; calls on the Commission to explore innovative ways of speeding up and lessening the negative impact of deleveraging in the banking, private and public sectors; while taking social aspects constantly into consideration;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2190(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that ESMA’s role in promoting a common supervisory regime across the internal market is essential in order to ensure better integrated, more transparent and safer financial markets as well as a high degree of consumer protection in the Union;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2189(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that EIOPA’s role in promoting a common supervisory regime across the internal market is essential in order to ensure better integrated, more transparent and safer financial markets as well as a high degree of consumer protection in the Union;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that EBA’s has played an essential role in promoting a common supervisory regime across the internal market is essential in order toby ensureing better integrated, more transparent and safer financial markets, as well asnd that even more decisive action is needed than has hitherto been taken to attain a high degree of consumer protection in the Union;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2184(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that, with respect to the BPR Regulation, the Agency's biocidal products are financed partially through fees paid by industry and partially through an EU subsidy, as referred to in Article 185 of the Financial Regulation; highlights therefore that ensuring transparency is of the utmost importance;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that in 2014 an amount of EUR 80 547 505 had been made available to the European Food Safety Authority ('the Authority') through the general budget of the European Union; would also like to stress and that this amount represents 0,056% of the overall EU budget;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates the important role of the Agency in protecting and promoting publichuman and animal health by assessing and supervising medicines for human or veterinary use; notes the publication, in November 2014, of the Agency's revised policy on the handling of declarations of interests by scientific committee members and experts, and welcomes that the revisions reflect a more balanced approach to handling declarations of interests, and aim to effectively restrict the involvement of experts with possible conflicts of interests in the Agency’s work, while maintaining the Agency's ability to access the best available expertise;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the CAP, as one of the original European policies, is still one of the most important tools of the EU with wide impact, not only in terms of food production but in terms of actual and potential socio-economic improvementsand gender dimension improvements as well as efforts to combat depopulation in rural areas;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes the view that responsibility for monitoring and supervising paying agencies should be conferred on EU officials working in the Member States themselves, in particular in the case of paying agencies which have not been overly efficient in recent years;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges, in extreme cases, that consistently underperforming paying agencies should be stripped of their accreditation;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the need to develop a common methodology for calculating the error rate in an effort to guarantee that it is accurate and to ensure that significant disparities do not emerge between the error rate indicated by the Commission and that established by the Court of Auditors;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Draws attention to the Commission´s statement2 that errors in cross compliance (for example timely declarations of animal movement, meeting dates or deadlines) do not affect eligibility of payments (already confirmed by the Court) and ifthat the cross compliance error rate ishould be deducted from the overall error rate would instead by 3%, for EAGF 2.2%3 and for Rural Development 6%for better clarity; __________________ 2 ECA Annual Report 2014 - reply to para 7.15 3 ECA Annual Report 2014 - reply to para 7.18
Amendment 40 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises that some programmes, in particular small-scale ones, have attracted less interest and/or show consistently high error rates as a result of their inflexibility; urges the Commission, therefore, to review such programmes with the aim of reducing the red tape associated with them, which would serve both to make them more attractive and to reduce error rates;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission to submit in good time a detailed plan for reducing red tape in the context of the CAP;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes that the impact of the Russian import ban on agricultural products, which struck mid-way through 2014, is a major challenge and advocates eliminatbetter management ing the unearned advanly phase of any emergency measures to ensure correct targeting of funds;
Amendment 102 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that the development of a European digital economy requires a sufficient level of competition and plurality of service providers, and underlines that the presence of network effects allows for the creation of semi-monopolistic positions; supports the Commission’s efforts in preventing and punishing abuses; encourages the Commission to remove barriers to entry in the field of digital economy in sectors where few players, according to the Commission’s competition standards, are dominant and at the same time impede its development; supports actions for stronger interoperability and portability across all digital sectors as a further way of opening the market to competition.
Amendment 30 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in recent years, in particular, the dynamism in the digital economy, the development of the economy based on community sharing but also distortions of competition as a result of national taxation policy which is causing considerable harm to the internal market have brought with them new challenges for the Commission and all market players;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas competition does not have the same impact in all Member States;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas competition policy needs to take particular account of the objectives of sustainable development and social cohesion;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas guaranteeing the free movement of people, goods, services and capital is the basis of Europe’s growth;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to monitor the enforcement of competition law provisions particularly closely with regard to the large-scale impact of the digital single market on job creation and European growth, and to economic development based on community sharing;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to draw up rules alongside the timetable for scrapping roaming charges stipulating that calls made from the country of origin to another Member State shall not cost more than national calls, as this seriously distorts competition and impedes the creation of the digital single market, a goal which the EU is determined to achieve;
Amendment 89 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. As it did with the previous annual report, calls again on the Commission to prevent the development of excessive market concentration and abuse of market dominance with regard to the creation of the digital single market, as this will ensure a higher level of service for consumers and the possibility of more attractive prices;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that the Commission, particularly in State aid proceedings, must examine more rigorously the facts which States provide and improve fact security, since attempts are increasingly being made to flout the legal position and the conditions or to seek more or fewer borderline compromises, and to adopt legislation in the Member States which ‘formally’ legalises agreements adversely affecting other Member States and the EU as a whole;
Amendment 273 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Given that some Member States continue to impose extremely high rates of VAT on food, which has a significant impact on the development of inflation as well as on consumers’ healthy eating options, calls on the Commission to draw up proposals for the Member States regarding taxes on food so that significant distortion of competition can be avoided;
Amendment 145 #
2015/2137(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Commission to investigate abuses of Natura 2000 areas;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets the cuts made to the budget for intervention in the agricultural markets compared with 2015; disagrees with the Commission that emergency measures related to the Russian embargo on imports from the EU of certain agricultural products be limited to 2015 only, given Russia's expressed intention to extend the ban on imports until early 2016; is concerned thaturging further market interventions will be necessary in 2016 as a consequence,in 2016 to support EU farmers and the food sector hit by the embargo;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission to safeguard the high food safety standards in course of bilateral trade agreements;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Member States to ensure proper environmental inspections to reduce the risk of environmental disasters;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 47 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission, when implementing the planned restructuring measures with regard to staff cuts, to focus on its main priorities; emphasises, in that regard, the need to increase staffing in the Directorate-General for Competition, and particularly the department responsible for state aid, so as to ensure that taxation practices in relation to tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect which are also questionable under state aid rules can, in future, be more properly investigated, thus helping to make corporate taxation in the European Union fairer and the distribution of tax revenue between private individuals and enterprises more balanced;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that EU investment in 2013 decreased by 13% compared with the pre- crisis period with investment; sees particular cause for concern in the fact that investment decreased by 25% in some countries decreasing 25% and even by as much as 60% in others, creating a dangerous investment imbalance in the EU; is of the opinion that this constitutes a major challenge for the EIB;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, according to the same forecast, unemployment in the euro area is expected to record a slow decrease, from 11.6 % at the end of 2014 to 10.5 % at the end of 2016; whereas there are major disparities between the unemployment rates in different Member States, with figures ranging from 6.4 % in Germany to 26.6 % in Greece; whereas, bearing in mind that in some Member States unemployment rates are distorted by their methods, and with a view to obtaining a more realistic picture, the European Parliament considers that, in addition to unemployment rates, the need to improve the Member States’ employment indicators is at least as important;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the current recovery isse processes are mainly supported by private consumption, while private investment in the euro area continues to stagnate at levels significantly below those registered before the start of the crisis;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the modest recovery expected for the coming years in the euro area will not be sufficient to reduce the high unemployment rates recorded in many euro area Member States or, to reduce the burden of debt or to increase the low rate of employment;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that austerity policies in a number of Member States have contributed to stagnation and recession, with damaging effects on euro area members’ public accounts, levels of unemployment and social cohesion, but once again draws attention to the fact that austerity policies must treat social factors with particular care;
Amendment 149 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls the Commission to monitor national energy strategies, if they are in line with the sustainable principles of the Energy Union;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points to the links between greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, climate change and abnormal weather conditions, and the incidence and gravity of natural disasters, land degradation, food crises, increasingly difficult access to drinking water, large- scale migratory flows and conflicts; notes that such phenomena have a negative impact on the global effort to achieve the sustainable development goals;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that in order to reduce GHG emissions in developing countries, it is necessary to put in place mechanisms that would increase the use of efficientrenewable energy sources and would improve energy efficiency and the use of industrial capacities with zero or low carbon footprint;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2112(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists that efforts to tackle global climate change should be undertaken jointly by both developed and developing countries; stresses that the EU must intensify its pursuit of a legally binding international agreement involving as many countries as possible – including the biggest emitters – ensuring that mitigation and adaptation efforts are increased;
Amendment 203 #
2015/2112(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that developing countries, - in particular Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States, have contributed the least to climate change-, are the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change and have the least capacity to adapt; calls for adaptation support and loss and damage to be essential elements of the Paris agreement guaranteeing therefore that their adaptation needs will be met both in the short and in the long-term;
Amendment 358 #
2015/2107(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the collection of reliable and comparable data on occupational diseases and occupational exposures with a view to identifying best practices and creating a common database on occupational exposures; observes that these statistical databases must be kept up to date so that, when preparing decisions concerning necessary measures, they can be fully taken into account;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s Investment Package, including the Capital Markets Union (CMU); stresses that an efficient and effective financial services framework ensuring financial stability is a prerequisite in order to increase (long-term) investment and to foster growth in a competitive European economy; underlines the linkage between economic and financial stability;Does not affect English version. Linguistic amendment to the Hungarian version.
Amendment 121 #
2015/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that consumer protection does not necessarily entail large volumes of information; is concerned that the multiplicity of customer information might not ultimately serve real customer needs; points to the necessity of a European initiative for more and better financial education and of more effective initial supervisory checks on information;
Amendment 392 #
2015/2106(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Stresses that the impact of individual legislative measures differs from their cumulative impact; calls on the Commission services, in corporation with the ESAs, SSM and ESRB, to conduct a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative assessment every five years of the cumulative impact of the EU financial services regulation at EU and Member State level;Does not affect English version. Correction of typing error in Hungarian version.
Amendment 74 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the continuing imbalances in the food supply chain, in which the position of primary producers is considerably weaker than that of other actors; urges the Commission to closely follow-up the excessive taxation practices on food articles and to take action to improve the transparency of prices and margins in the food supply chain; highlights the value of a pilot project in this area.
Amendment 167 #
2015/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In view of the significant disparities between the VAT percentages on food in different Member States, and the risks of cross border VAT fraud linked to higher VAT levels, urges the Commission and Member States to study the phenomenon and propose measures to reduce the problem.
Amendment 68 #
2015/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regards as sometimes detrimental to the Union situations in which representatives of a Member State or national organisation assume positions in international bodies that are contrary to European legislative or regulatory decisions adopted by majority vote;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that the priorities of organisations and related working groups should be clarified and formally set out; takes the view, that the principle of consensus risks not only slowing down deliberations but also diluting the substance of the recommendations and that the composition of the organisations must reflect their diversity in financial, economic and supervisory terms; stresses the need to carry out ex ante impact assessments;
Amendment 167 #
2015/2060(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – indent 8
Paragraph 9 – indent 8
- Considers that, to encourage the convergence of Member States represented individually, various improvements are possible, such as the designation of a single spokesperson on a rotating basis or leading spokespersons responsible for given subject areas; calls on the EU institutions and Member States to reflect on the practicalities of creating a global financial organisation with wide-ranging powers of recommendation, arbitration and, where appropriate, penalisation through independent panels;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the establishment of a globally accepted definition of tax havens, of penalties for operators making use of them and of a blacklist of countries that do not combat tax evasion or accept a blacklist to be drawn up of such tax havens and countries distorting competition with favourable tax conditions, including those in the EU, by end of 2015; the definition of tax havens should include but should not be limited to the following: "Provision for tax measures which entail no or nominal taxes, a lack of effective exchange of information with foreign tax authorities and a lack of transparency in legislative, legal or administrative provisions, or where advantages are granted even without any real economic activit,y as has already been called for previouslynd substantial economic presence within country offering such tax advantages";
Amendment 57 #
2015/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the OSCE and the G20 to abide by their pledges and adopt the latest BEPS measures in 2015Asks the Commission to fully cooperate with the OECD, the G20 and developing countries to address BEPS and to report regularly to Parliament and the Council on the progress made; welcomes the upcoming revised Commission Action Plan in 2015 on tax evasion and tax avoidance and calls on the Commission to come forward with an EU anti-BEPS Directive;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for a swift implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD) and the Transfer of Funds Regulation (ToFR); considers, however, that room for improvement remains and urges MSs to use the available flexibility, provided for in particular in the AMLD, towards the use of unrestricted public registers with access to beneficial ownership information for companies, trusts, foundations and other legal entities;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance of the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds in providing urgently needed investments for jobs and growth for regions in the EU, also includingparticularly those which are suffering most from the financial, economic and social crisis; welcomes the objective of making the use of these funds more effective and efficient by strengthening their link with the EU’s economic governance framework;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for a stable and predictable investment environment, not least with a view to attracting private investment; underlines the role of sound economic governance in the creation of this kind of favourable investment environment and calls on the Commission to monitor the practices of individual Member States and, where necessary, make proposals aimed at improving their predictability and stability; emphasises the need for an overall investment framework in the EU;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to use its reprogramming powers carefully, preferring stability over too frequent reprogramming; stresses the need for a well-founded and detailed justification for reprogramming, with a detailed assessment of why it might delivers more effective and efficient results;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that Parliament will carefully apply its scrutiny rights in the decision- making process via the structuraled dialogue.
Amendment 16 #
2015/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the lack of follow-up questions to Commissioners-designate in the 2014 process arguably enabled some candidates to avoid confronting more sensitive issues; whilst there is merit in examining this problem, underlines and finding a suitable answer to it, for example by making it possible to give a rejoinder to a reply, underlines furthermore the importance of guaranteeing to political groups the maximum amount of question time possible, particularly in the case of joint committee hearings; recommends introducing the catch-the-eye system at committee meetings at which hearings of Commissioners-designate are held;
Amendment 200 #
2015/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on Russia to fully respect the rights of the local population in Crimea, with special regard to ethnic and national minorities, especially the native Crimean Tatars, thousands of whom have left their homeland for fear of persecution and have sought refuge in other regions in Ukraine;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2010(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the European Commission and the Member States should continue to play a very active role in the international arena in order to work for the establishment of international standards based at leastprimarily on principles of transparency, exchange of information and abolition of harmful tax measures;
Amendment 122 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on recycling and preparation for re-use it is essential to establish common rules for on data collection, traceability, verification and reporting. Similarly, it is important to lay down more precisely the rules according to which Member States should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets. To that effect, as a general rule, the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process. In order to limit administrative burdens, Member States should be allowed, under strict conditions, to report recycling rates on the basis of the output of sorting facilities. Losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and/or chemical transformation processes inherent to the final recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled.
Amendment 311 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the reliability of the data gathered on preparation for re-use it is essential to establish common rules for reporting. Similarly, it is important to lay down more precise rules on how Member States should report what is effectively recycled and can be counted towards the attainment of the recycling targets. To that effect, as a general rule, the reporting on the attainment of the recycling targets must be based on the input to the final recycling process. In order to limit administrative burdens, Member States should be allowed, under strict conditions, to report recycling rates on the basis of the output of sorting facilities. Losses in weight of materials or substances due to physical and/or chemical transformation processes inherent to the finala recycling process should not be deducted from the weight of the waste reported as recycled.
Amendment 378 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – point a – indent 1
Article 3 – point 1a – point a – indent 1
- paper and cardboard, glass metals, plastics, bio-waste, wood, textiles, waste electrical and electronic equipment, waste batteries and accumulators;
Amendment 392 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
Article 3 – point 1a – point b
(b) mixed waste and separately collected waste from other sources that is comparablesimilar to household waste in nature, composition and quantity.
Amendment 405 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 1a – paragraph 2
Article 3 – point 1a – paragraph 2
Municipal waste does not include waste from sewage network and treatment, including sewage sludge, industrial and commercial, including from SMEs and construction and demolition waste;’
Amendment 438 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 16
Article 3 – point 16
Amendment 1100 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the weight of the municipal waste prepared for reuse shall be understood as the weight of municipal waste that has been recovered or collected by a recognised preparation for re-use operator and has undergone all necessary checking, cleaning and repairing operations to enable re-use without further sorting or pre-processing;
Amendment 80 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Statistical data reported by Member States are essential for the Commission to assess compliance with waste legislation across the Member States. The quality, reliability and comparability of statistics should be improved by introducing a single entry point for all waste data, deleting obsolete reporting requirements, benchmarking national reporting methodologies and, introducing a data quality check report and feedback system. Reliable reporting of statistical data concerning waste management is paramount to efficient implementation and to ensuring comparability of data among Member States. Therefore, when preparing the reports on compliance with the targets set out in Directive 19991/31/EC, Member States should be required to use the most recent methodology developed by the Commission and the national statistical offices of the Member States.
Amendment 26 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To reduce regulatory burden also on small establishments or undertakings, simplification of the permitting and registration requirements for small establishments or undertakings should be introduced.
Amendment 91 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) It is important that the EU ETS, despite being the Union's primary tool for achieving the Union’s long-term climate and energy targets, should be complemented by equivalent additional actions taken in other legal acts and instruments dealing with greenhouse gas emissions from sectors not covered by the EU ETS, in order to honour the agreed commitment that all sectors of the economy contribute to the fulfilment of the target of reducing the overall greenhouse gas emissions of the Union by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
Amendment 94 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council confirmed that a well-functioning, reformed EU ETS with an instrument to stabilise the market will be the main European instrument to achieve this target, with an annual reduction factor of 2.2% from 2021 onwards, free allocation not expiring but existing measures continuing temporarily after 2020 to prevent the risk of carbon leakage due to climate policy, as long as no comparable efforts are undertaken in other major economies, without reducing the share of allowances to be auctioned. The auction share should be expressed as a percentage figure in the legislation, to enhance planning certainty as regards investment decisions, to increase transparency and to render the overall system simpler and more easily understandable. However, in order to reflect the Paris Agreement, it is essential that the Union, as part of the international community, increases its efforts and commitment with a view to limiting the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels as well as to pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and therefore the annual reduction factor in the Phase IV of the EU ETS should increase to at least 2.4% by 2021.
Amendment 98 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Union has both the responsibility and capability to act in a vigorous and cost-effective manner to mitigate climate change and honour the Paris Agreement to limit the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The environmental and socio- economic benefits for the Union to increase its efforts to mitigate climate change by far outweigh the costs which will inevitably incur for the Union if it fails to take sufficient action.
Amendment 144 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partially compensate, in accordance with state aid rulesFor the purpose of avoiding competitiveness distortions, Member States should partially compensate, through a centralised system at Union level, certain installations in sectors or sub- sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 157 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A Modernisation Fund should be established from 2% of the total EU ETS allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Regulation 1031/2010. Member States who in 2013 had a GDP per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the Union average should be eligible for funding from the Modernisation Fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the Union 2030 and 2050 climate and energy goals, while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market. The rules for governing the Modernisation Fund should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants. The function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensuring the appropriate use of the funds. That governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the EIB in the decision-making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the Modernisation Fund. Investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the Member States and all financing from the fund should comply with specific eligibility criteria. To ensure that the investment needs in low income Member States are adequately addressed, the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and GDP criteria. The financial assistance from the Modernisation Fund could be provided through different forms.
Amendment 168 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €10 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. The list of projects, both selected and non-selected projects, should be made available to the public. Investments with a value of less than €10 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 172 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
Amendment 209 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 f (new)
Article 1 – point 2 f (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – points e a and e b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – points e a and e b (new)
(2f) In Article 6 (2), the following points are added: '(ea) all legal requirements on social responsibility and reporting in order to ensure equal and effective implementation of environmental regulations and ensure that competent authorities and stakeholders, including workers' representatives, representatives of civil society and local communities, have access to all relevant information (as laid down in the Aarhus Convention and implemented in Union and national law, including Directive 2003/87/EC); (e b) an obligation to publish every year comprehensive information in respect of combating climate change and compliance with Union directives in the field of environment, health and safety at work; this information shall be accessible to workers' representatives and to the representatives of civil society from local communities in the vicinity of the installation.'
Amendment 210 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 2 g (new)
Article 1 – point 2 g (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 467 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – introductory sentence
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – introductory sentence
2. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries by their emission intensity is above 0.18 may be included in the group referred to in paragraph 1, on the basis of a qualitative assessment using the following criteria:
Amendment 487 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2– point c d (new)
Article 10b – paragraph 2– point c d (new)
(cd) level of potential competition distortion among sectors and sub-sectors.
Amendment 513 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6
Article 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10b – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10b – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Every year the Commission may, at its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, add a sector or subsector to the group referred to in paragraph 1 if it is demonstrated, in an analytical report, that this sector or subsector satisfies the criteria laid down in paragraphs 1 or 2, following a change that has a substantial impact on the sector or subsector's activities.
Amendment 13 #
2015/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 31 #
2015/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Member States should therefore be allowed to adopt measures restricting or prohibiting the use in all or part of their territory of a GMO or a GM food and feed, or group of GMOs or of GM food and feed, once authorised, provided that such measures are reasoned, based on compelling grounds in accordance with Union law, and are in line with the principles of proportionality and non- discrimination between national and non- national products, and Article 34, Article 36 and Article 216(2) of TFEU.
Amendment 34 #
2015/0093(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 29 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
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 small and medium 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, particularly in rural, remote and disadvantaged areas.
Amendment 35 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The EFSI should support strategic investments with high economic value added contributing to achieving Union policy objectives. The CAP, being the only fully communitised field of policy, is of territorial application and is therefore very well suited to carry out projects which can complement those supported by the EFSI. Many of the existing instruments of the CAP make targeted investments successfully.
Amendment 43 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Many small and medium enterprises, as well as mid-cap companies, across the Union require assistance to attract market financing, especially as regards investments that carry a greater degree of risk. This is particularly true of businesses in rural areas, where economic growth and the preservation of services and jobs are urgently needed in order to prevent rural depopulation. The EFSI should help these businesses to overcome capital shortages by allowing the EIB and the European Investment Fund ('EIF') to provide direct and indirect equity injections, as well as to provide guarantees for high-quality securitisation of loans, and other products that are granted in pursuit of the aims of the EFSI.
Amendment 48 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The EFSI should be established within the EIB in order to benefit from its experience and proven track record and in order for its operations to start to have a positive impact as quickly as possible. The work of the EFSI on providing finance to small and medium enterprises and small mid-cap companies shouldmay be channelled through the European Investment Fund ('EIF') and the EIB to benefit from its experience in these activities.
Amendment 53 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal, sustainable and economic added value. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growth and competitiveness of quality and long-term jobs, long-term growth and competitiveness, especially infrastructure measures (transport and digital, especially fast broadband). The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment and involvement of rural communities in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures, without adding to administrative burden or creating additional payment systems, which would undermine the efficiency of the EFSI objectives, so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 63 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The EFSI should target projects with a higher risk-return profile than existing EIB and Union instruments to ensure additionality over existing operations. The EFSI should finance projects across the Union, including in the countries most affected by the financial crisis, as well as in the many disadvantaged areas of Europe which are rural and areas in border regions and extremely peripherial location particularly those suffering depopulation. The EFSI should only be used where financing is not available from other sources on reasonable terms.
Amendment 77 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The EFSI should target projects delivering high societal, environmental and economic valuebenefits. In particular, the EFSI should target projects that promote job creation, long- term growthand sustainable growth, the efficient use of energy and competitiveness. The EFSI should support a wide range of financial products, including equity, debt or guarantees, to best accommodate the needs of the individual project. This wide range of products should allow the EFSI to adapt to market needs whilst encouraging private investment and the involvement of local communities in the projects. The EFSI should not be a substitute for private market finance but should instead catalyse private finance by addressing market failures without loading additional administrative burdens on the applicants so as to ensure the most effective and strategic use of public money. The requirement for consistency with State aid principles should contribute to such effective and strategic use.
Amendment 90 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The purpose of the EFSI shall be to support investments in the Union and to ensure increased access to financing for companies having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises, through the supply of risk bearing capacity to the EIB, with particular priority being assigned to businesses and social-cooperative bodies in rural areas and in structurally weak and disadvantaged areas, as well as areas in extremely peripherial locations ('EFSI Agreement').
Amendment 112 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of sixeight independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance and be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three yeastructuring and project financing, as well as macroeconomic expertise. The Investment Committee shall have a pluridisciplinary composition encompassing a broad range of expertise in various sectors, such as agriculture, research, transport and SMEs. It shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years. When appointing the Committee, the Steering board shall take into account the gender balance of the members.
Amendment 118 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including local community related infrastructures, in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital infrastructure with priority to rural areas lagging behind in fast broadband provisions;
Amendment 123 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, health, research and development, local community capacity building, information and communications technology and innovation;
Amendment 128 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, agricultural, natural resources, rural and urban development and social fields;
Amendment 238 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, agricultural, natural resources, urban developmentresource efficiency, waste reduction, rural and urban development, sustainable urban mobility and social fields;
Amendment 870 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of sixeight independent experts and the Managing Director. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance andstructuring and project finance, Member States’ social policies and macroeconomics. The Investment Committee shall have a pluridisciplinary composition encompassing a broad range of expertise in various sectors, such as research and development, teaching, transport and SMEs. It shall be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years.
Amendment 949 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1238 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1337 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
In accordance with its own transparency policies on access to documents and information, the EIB shall make publicly available on its website, in a user-friendly form, information relating to all EIB financing and investment operations and how they contribute to the general objectives referred to in Article 5(2).
Amendment 24 #
2014/2253(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to submit a new proposal on access to justice in environmental matters and a proposal on environmental inspections, possibly without increasing red tape and administrative costs;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the important role of cohesion policy in mitigating the effects of the financial, economic and social crisis, as well as its positive effects on all regions; underlines its importance in closing the public/private investment gap, especially in the Member States and the regions hit most by the crisis;
Amendment 192 #
2014/2239(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages water companies and/or Member States to reinvest all economic revenues generated from the water management cycle into maintaining and improving water services and protecting water resources;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Calls on the Commission to address green employment in the implementation of the Energy Union.
Amendment 54 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to submit a tax harmonisation proposal which would shift the tax burden from labour to consumptionother areas and take account of the environmental impact of goods and services;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the cCommon aAgricultural pPolicy (CAP) has grown significantly in complexity in recent years without any, so far, any visible reduction in the existing bureaucracy since the 2013 reform ;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the objectives of the CAP have to be fulfilled, while the mutual understanding and trust between all EU institutions, national and regional bodies have to be ensured for the effective implementation of the CAP;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the cost of controls isand providing advice to stakeholders and farmers may be currently estimated at EUR 4 billion at Member State level, and are probably still rising, particularly with the introduction of ‘greening’; emphasizes the need to minimize the cost of controls and their bureaucracy burden;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas performance based controls may become a useful methodology, while stability and an enabling approach are needed on the part of administrative bodies in order to build trust with final beneficiaries; recalls however that a one- size-fits-all system cannot be imposed on the diverse types and scale of agricultural holdings in the EU;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas the 2013 reform has resulted in significant changes in the data required from farmers to accompany applications and justify claims, with new requirements which risk bringing about a higher error rate in the initial learning and adaptation phase;
Amendment 20 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the current system has reachedto deal with an estimated 15 million transactions each year, paid to around 8 million beneficiaries, and includes a million on- the-spot-checks involving millions of reference parcels of land and consequently risks reaching its limits and action is therefore needed;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the burden of controls is often viewed as being in proportion to the complexity of the CAP; calls, therefore, for complexity to be reduced in order to cut error rates, reduce the cost to the taxpayer and at the same time ensure that the budget is correctly spent and in this regard calls for a new examination of the cost of controls compared to how much additional of funding could be safeguarded by such controls;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for a less bureaucratic CAP with a view to reducing the error rate whilst ensuring that farmers are still able to deliver the vital food production which is at the heart of the policy and believes that continuing to tackle complexity and streamlining the operation of the CAP is one of the keys to attracting new entrants to agriculture and retaining them and their skills to ensure a thriving EU agricultural sector in the future;
Amendment 47 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that development and administration of performance-based controls should, in no way, become a source of increased uncertainty to the EU’s security of food supply;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the Commissioner Hogan’s initiative of simplifying the CAP with immediate examination of measures which can be implemented quickly , as this would benefit farmers, paying agencies, EU institutions and taxpayers; also urges that amendments be made to the basic legislative actt the mid-term review, proposals for amendments to the basic legislative act be brought forward for consideration for the reform for the next funding period;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Advocates anreinforcement and stronger implementation of the single annual audit so that farmers are not subjected to excessive or multiple controls by both the Commission and the European Court of Auditors in the same year; also calls for the bundling of the audit tasks of certifying bodies and other Member State bodies, the Commission and the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that levels of control should be proportionate to the size of agricultural holdings, whilst safeguarding the use of EU funds;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Favours an integrated approach to controls, whereby all the controls required on a given farm are carried out at the same time wherever possible , so that the number of testing visits is kept lower and the concomitant financial and time cost for administrations and agriculture may be reduced;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the approach of reducing controls in Member States where error rates have been extremely low over a given period; calls at the same time, however, for advice on best practice and controls to be stepped up in Member States where the error rate is high or increasing;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for it to be made possiblea target to reduce the sample size for on-the-spot checks to 3% for all direct payments, as otherwise potential savings in the cost of controls will berisk being lost;
Amendment 95 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Believes that 100% coverage of rural areas with fast broadband, with significant awareness raising and training in its use, will be an essential tool to enable all farmers to benefit from the newest application and claims systems associated with the CAP;
Amendment 99 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. FCalls for further efforts to be made to reduce the complexity of application systems and forms for farmers and favours the increased use of e- Government technology by the Member States in order to forestall errors in the application process.
Amendment 105 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on Member States to ensure that the governmental/regional bodies dealing with the new CAP implementation communicate and work together effectively to the benefit of farmers implementing the policy on the ground.
Amendment 107 #
2014/2234(INI)
8b. Calls on the European Court of Auditors to acknowledge in its annual report on budget implementation by the Commission for 2015, the significant degree of change in the CAP –which could not apply retroactively – following the 2013 reform when it presents its error rate and accompanying remarks, and to highlight the degree to which Member States are responsible under shared management of funds.
Amendment 109 #
2014/2234(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Calls on all institutions and bodies responsible for implementation of the CAP to cooperate to overcome mistrust and anxiety linked to the considerable burden of audit and control which potentially puts at risk future development and innovation and the position of the EU agriculture sector in relation to other markets.
Amendment 9 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the TTIP is above all about regulation10 , about reducing focuses on regulatory convergence, reduction and/or eliminatingon of non-tariff trade barriers11 , and as such about the level of protection of human health and the environment; __________________ 10See speech by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström of 11 December 2014.http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs /2014/december/tradoc_152942.pdf 11 See 2014 Report on Technical Barriers to Trade by the US Trade Representative, p. 45.market access and aims at harmonising standards to reach mutual recognition between the EU and the US __________________
Amendment 15 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas the impact of a future TTIP on the EU environmental, health and food safety acquis as well as its larger environmental impact will strongly depend on the precise provisions of the agreement
Amendment 21 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph b
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph b
(b) take immediate action to ensure that free and fair competition on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as market access, is addressed on the basis of the highest standards possible within the existing levels of protection, especially within areas such as health and safety, food safety, consumer, labour and environmental legislation;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the degree of divergence between the regulatory systems of the EU and the US is very wide in key areas for the protection of health and the environment, including food safety and consumer information, owing to different legal and political cultures (epitomised by the controversy over the precautionary principle);
Amendment 29 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. Whereas in certain areas some convergence may be possible without undermining the respective levels of protection in the EU and the US (e.g. mutual recognition of emission standards for motor vehicles), in some cases, the differences are so significant that they seem unlikely to be bridged (e.g. cosmetics or medical devices) and in other areas, the main differences are a result of diverging approaches to risk analysis and risk management which may also be difficult to bridge (e.g. food and nutrition sector)
Amendment 32 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph c
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph c
(c) take immediate action to include restrictions on state aid in the agreement, treating the special position of services of general economic interest with particular care; propose greater transparency within state aid rules and within the allocation of state aid, with regard both to the USA and to the EU;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 60 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph e a (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph e a (new)
(ea) encourage a fair fiscal policy and commercial practice which serves the interests of the public, with regard to basic consumer goods and thus in particular with regard to basic foods;
Amendment 85 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas trade and investment are not goals in themselves but constitute a means to raise standards of living, improve well- being as well as protect and promote public health, ensure full employment while allowing for the optimal use of the world's resources in accordance with the objective of sustainable development, seeking both to protect and preserve the environment;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas universal health systems are part of the European social model and Member States have the competence for the management and organisation of health services and medical care;
Amendment 101 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it misleading on the part of the Commission to try to appease public concerns about the TTIP by statingas a minimum requirement that existing standards will not be lowered, as this disregards the fact that manynd highlights that certain standards have yet to be set in the implementation of existing (framework) legislation (e.g. REACH) or by the adoption of new laws (e.g. cloning or endocrine disrupting chemicals);
Amendment 123 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that the TTIP negotiations might have already affected Commission proposals and actions relating, for example, to food safety and climate protection (e.g. pathogen meat treatments; implementation of the fuel quality directive, labelling of meat from cloned animals and their offspring);
Amendment 143 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is very concerned that the objective of regulatory convergence, including in particular the creation of a Regulatory Cooperation Council, willcould lead to a lowering of future EU standards in key areas for the protection of human health, food safety and the environment in light of the significant differences as compared with the US;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
d. secure a level playing field, by encouraging fair fiscal policies and trade practices for food products, and by treating as sensitive those products for which direct competition would expose EU agricultural producers to excessive pressure, for example in cases where regulatory conditions and related costs of production in the EU diverge from those in the US;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees withEndorses Commissioner Malmström's statement that all areas where the EU and the US have very different rules or approaches should be excluded from the negotiations12 ; __________________ 12See speech by EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström of 11 December 2014.
Amendment 223 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 a (new)
- lead to a weakening of existing European safety standards in the sanitary and phytosanitary area, including rules on hormones and growth promoters or using chemicals to decontaminate poultry
Amendment 228 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 b (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 b (new)
- water down or weaken the design of regulatory measures or the implementation of existing regulations on endocrine disrupting chemicals
Amendment 231 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 c (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 c (new)
- impair EU developments - in particular under the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation and at the European Medicines agency - to move towards ensuring proactive public access to safety and efficacy data of medicines;
Amendment 233 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 d (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 d (new)
- limit directly or indirectly the national competence of Member States to tailor their pricing and reimbursement policies to ensure sustainable access to affordable medicines
Amendment 236 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 e (new)
Paragraph 5 – indent 3 e (new)
- affect the organisation of the health systems and their regulatory mechanisms in the Member States
Amendment 264 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is strongly opposed to the inclusion of ISDS in the TTIP, as ISDS risks fundamentally undermining the sovereign rights of the EU, its Member States and regional and local authorities to adopt regulations on public health, food safety and the environment;
Amendment 277 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 306 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Calls on the Commission to maintain the highest possible level of transparency of the negotiations, including access to the negotiating texts, and consultation with civil society throughout the process
Amendment 309 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Calls on the Commission to pay particular attention to ensuring that a future TTIP allows both parties to maintain the level of environmental, health and food safety protection they deem appropriate, as set forth in the negotiating guidelines
Amendment 310 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. Highlights the fact that the TTIP agreement should support setting out a pathway to reduce both the US and Europe's dependence on fossil fuels and that the agreement must not undermine any EU and/or international processes leading to decarbonisation in the transport
Amendment 311 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Calls on the Commission to conduct Trade Sustainability Impact Assessment on the TTIP agreement
Amendment 312 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7 e. Highlights that any proposed clause should be thoroughly reviewed and assessed with a view to its potential impact on the regulatory acquis and the EU's freedom to pursue non-economic policy goals in the future and calls on the Commission to assess any proposed clause with a view to its necessity and whether the purported aim could be reached equally well through other means
Amendment 313 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7 f. Calls on the Commission to avoid ambiguities to prevent expansive interpretation by arbitration tribunals by ensuring that the essential terms used in the agreement are clearly defined
Amendment 314 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7 g. Encourages the Commission to support the work on alternative methods to animal testing and to push for the progressive phase-out of animal tests worldwide and calls on the Commission to encourage closer future cooperation on animal welfare issues
Amendment 762 #
2014/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
Paragraph 1 – point d – point xiv
(xiv) to ensure that foreign investors are treated in a non-discriminatory fashion and have a fair opportunity to seek and achieve redress of grievances, which can be achieved withoutle benefiting from no greater rights than domestic investors; to oppose the inclusion of an ISDS mechanism; such a mechanism is not necessary in TTIP given the EU’s and the US’ developed legal systems; a state-to- state dispute settlement system and the use of national courts are the most appropriate tools to address investment disputin TTIP, as other options to enforce investment protection are available, such as domestic remedies;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Commission’s Annual Growth Survey 2015, which endeavours to promote a return to higher growth levels and to strengthen the recovery; supports the three main pillars approach (boosting investment, accelerating structural reforms which take account of social aspects and pursuing responsible growth -friendly fiscal consolidation) as the right way to achieve these goals; welcomes the Commission’s suggestions for improving the European Semester by simplifying procedures and increasing national ownership as needed, considering that only 10-15 % of the Country Specific Recommendations are fully implemented by the Members States;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses concern that most Member States are still losing market shares globally and have a growing negative net international investment position; believes that the EU economy as a whole needs to boost its competitiveness further in the global economy, particularly by increasing competition in the product and services markets in order to enhance innovation- driven efficiency, while keeping labour costs in line with productivity and with the need always to serve consumers’ interests;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the lack of investment is caused by low confidence, high indebtedness, slow deleveraging and, subdued expectations of demand and the fact that in many cases the Member States fail to take proper action against these factors;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the ambitious structural reforms – which also take account of social aspects – implemented by those Member States most affected by the crisis; welcomes as well the fact that those Member States that have successfully implemented adjustment programmes or financial sector programmes have been able to return to the capital markets, where they now access capital at low interest rates;
Amendment 148 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for urgent action to be taken by the Commission to fight tax fraud and tax evasion as well as over-taxation; calls for a tax system that is simple and transparent; reiterates its call on the Member States to shift taxes from labour to consumptionreduce the role of labour taxation in their tax systems;
Amendment 184 #
2014/2221(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the strong decrease in the number of countries under the excessive deficit procedure – down to 11 in 2014 from 24 in 2011; is concerned, however, at the use of measures which, disregarding social aspects, were an attempt to extricate certain Member States from the excessive deficit procedure but which increased the burden on the poorest; notes that due to this fiscal improvement the fiscal stance in the EU is now expected to remain broadly neutral in the coming years; expresses its concern, however, about the still very high indebtedness of a number of Member States in the euro area, a circumstance that not only hinders growth but also constitutes a substantial risk in case of possible future shocks;
Amendment 46 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses grave concern at the renewed impulse to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas, both offshore and on land, especially in areas already heavily affected by significant environmental consequences; stresses that this is in contradiction with the Union's climate and renewable energy targets and the Energy Union;
Amendment 233 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to take other relevant actions to ensure that products are easy to reuse, refit, repair, recycle and eventuallyor dismantle for new resources;
Amendment 275 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges the Commission to submit the announced proposal on the review of waste legislation by the end of 2015 and to include the following points: setting extended producer responsibility requirements; endorsing the ‘pay-as-you- throw-principle’ prioritising separate collection schemes in order to facilitate the development of business based on the reuse of secondary raw materials; increasing recycling targets to all waste, including at least 70 % of municipal solid waste, based on the output of recycling facilities, using the same harmonised method for all Member States with externally verified statistics; introducing a ban on landfilling recyclable, recoverable and biodegradable waste by 2025 and a ban on all landfilling by 2030; introducing fees on landfilling and incineration;
Amendment 432 #
2014/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to establish a permanent resource-efficiency platform including representatives both from civil, public and private sectors to encourage and facilitate the application of the latest research findings, the exchange of best practices and the emergence of new industrial synthesis and industrial ecosystems;
Amendment 277 #
2014/2207(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 – point a
Paragraph 23 – point a
a) Promote the responsible and sensible use in veterinary medicine, including medicated feed of all antimicrobial agents and in particular antibiotics that are critically important in human medicine, such as fluoroquinolones and third- and - fourth generation cephalosporin;
Amendment 1 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. Whereas the World Health Organisation was first alerted by the current outbreak of Ebola virus disease on 23 March 2014, but it was not until 8 August that the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee declared it a public health emergency of international concern.
Amendment 9 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the WHO and the international community underestimated the scope of the outbreak in its beginnings; whereas the outbreak is the largest ever, and is currently affecting fourthree countries in West Africa (Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone and Mali), while outba); whereaks in Nigeria and Senegal have been declared to be over, and a separate outbreak in the DRC has also ended;Ebola became epidemic in large part because of their weak health systems.
Amendment 18 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas thise Ebola epidemic ishas shown to be unpredictable and constantly evolving; recalls that the introduction of a case into unaffected countries remains a risk for as long as cases are reported in any country.
Amendment 24 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the quality and strength of health systems have been key to effectively control the outbreak
Amendment 34 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. Whereas EVD eradication faces significant challenges such as the beginning of the wet season, increasing geographical spread, widespread transmission, continued community resistance and unsafe burials.
Amendment 43 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas other elements that are essential to an Ebola response – such as awareness- raising and community acceptance, safe burials, contact tracing, alerts and surveillance, access to health care for non- Ebola patients – are still lacking in parts of West Africa;; whereas the role played by health professionals is key in such emergency circumstances.
Amendment 55 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas clinical trialthe EC has launched through the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) eight projects fwor different treatments should be starting soon in West Africa; king on vaccine and diagnostics run under the new Ebola+ programme with a total budget of 215 million euros; recalls that €114 million come from Horizon 2020, and the remaining €101 million from the pharmaceutical companies involved in the projects.
Amendment 56 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas clinical trials for different treatments should be starting soon in West Africa;two vaccine candidates currently being tested in humans and both have shown to be safe and efficacious in animals
Amendment 64 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas international financial aid was slow in the first instance and ill-adapted later on, encumbered by serious bottleneck; recalls that the WHO approved its Strategic Action Plan for Ebola outbreak response in July 2014 in which it established a 6-9 months’ timeframe to control the outbreak; points that, although there has been a peak in contagious sin terms of staffing;ce February 1, total eradication and "zero contagion" is the ultimate goal.
Amendment 74 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requires thecognises the efforts made by Member States and the Commission to coordinate and strengthen medical research and the production of efficient medicines and vaccines against Ebola, and to advance the necessary clinical trials for existing candidate treatments; however, regrets the fact that Grants Agreements for the Ebola+ projects will be signed after the release of the IMI funds and not beforehand and expects that pharmaceutical companies involved will adhere and respect Corporate Social Responsibility principles, specifically by means of affordability of the innovative vaccine treatment.
Amendment 81 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Points out the international community should learn from self- criticism on late response taking into consideration the specific features of this outbreak; stresses the need to continue supporting institutions like the WHO which has proven to be essential at international level for coordinating and boosting public health related issues.
Amendment 85 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 88 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the response of the Member States and the Commission has been slow and insufficient, and that financial support was shy and did not respond to the severity of the alerts that NGOs such as Médecins Sans Frontières and others have launched since the beginning of the epidemic; considers that the scaling-up of the Commission’s financial commitment should be stronger in terms of humanitarian and development aid to respond to the crisis;ve to support WHO recommendations, specifically the creation of an extra fund worth 1 billion dollars to eradicate Ebola; points out that there is marge the manoeuvre to improve coordination and organization in emergency situations inside the EU; therefore considers it necessary to increase the availability and the volume of financial resources; and to ensure the access of innovative medicines to the market.
Amendment 95 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 107 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that the current crisis cannot be solved by health systems alone, but that a concerted approach involving different sectors (healthcare, education and training, sanitation, food aid, drinking water) is needed to address the critical gaps in all essential services; stresses that education, understood in a comprehensive way (also covering the cultural dimension and beliefs of these countries), and not only in terms of understanding and addressing the current Ebola outbreak, is key; recalls its commitments to dedicate 20% of funds available under the DCI to health services.
Amendment 114 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Acknowledges that to reach zero cases, every person who had a high risk contact with someone with Ebola needs to be identified; points out that traceability and monitorisation of contacts are two of the main challenges we confront and recalls quarantine related measures require special support to those affected such as providing food, water or medical care.
Amendment 122 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Congratulates the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER), partner organisations and non-governmental humanitarian organisations, such as Médecins Sans Frontières, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent amongst others, for their work done on the ground and warmly welcomes their extensive input and help in controlling this outbreak;
Amendment 137 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to strengthen the health systems in the West African countries affected; stresses that Ebola is definitely a disease with a high mortality rate, but that there are other fatal diseases in the area that should be treated as well (such as malaria); considers that the EU should invest in and encourage capacity building in the field in order to address the problem of the weak health systems, so that local staff may be provided with the training and adequate resources to face future epidemics (Ebola or any other illness); considers that the efforts of third party donors should be channelled into building up capacity in the field; reaffirms that Universal Health Coverage and capacity building assistance to address the requirements of the International Health regulations in all countries are essential to the reinforcement of health systems.
Amendment 146 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Considers that the Members States as well as the EU institutions should assess the opportunity of creating a health professional’s database of trained emergencies specialists’ to be deployed in a timely manner, as well as to assess developing countries in strengthening their public health systems.
Amendment 151 #
2014/2204(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages taking immediate action to coordinate and strengthen medical research and the production of efficient medicines and vaccines against Ebola and, to carry out scrupulous infection control; and to publish the data regarding vaccines safety and effectiveness; stresses the need of not withdrawing research efforts face to a potential control of the epidemia; expects the Grant Agreements of the Ebola+ programme to be made public regarding its conditions, conditionalities and awarding procedures.
Amendment 20 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 41 a (new)
Citation 41 a (new)
Amendment 21 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 41 b (new)
Citation 41 b (new)
– having regard to the European Commission’s 2014 Digital Scoreboard,
Amendment 27 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas too many sectors within the single market remain divided by national borders and artificial barriers, while on the other hand important issues of subsidiary economic impact, e.g. social dumping or structural fund use, raise concerns and should also be addressed within the framework of EU competition policy;
Amendment 38 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas competition policy based on a level playing field in all sectors is a cornerstone of the European social market economy, and a key factor in ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 52 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas competition does not operate in an equally satisfactory manner in all Member States;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas the free movement of goods, services, persons and capital has been essential for European growth;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the essential role of competition policy enforcement in productivity and innovation, creating a level playing field, which fosters innovation and investments by all players across the single market in full respect of national diversities;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that reinforced focus on promoting competition is necessary for the achievement of the ambitious objectives on jobs, growth, investments and the global competitiveness of the European economy as it is sustainable and effective competition that drives investments, end-user benefits and fuels the economy;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Emphasises that better access for SMEs - which are the main job creators - and the related participation in the internal market call for an active competition policy that will remove existing barriers;
Amendment 71 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Stresses that competition policy is a cornerstone of the European social market economy; asks the Commission to enforce antitrust, state aid and merger control rules in order to achieve a well- functioning internal market and social progress;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission to identify possible imbalances between Member States in the field of distortions in the functioning of competition, as well as their causes and their economic impact;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Urges the Commission to maintain a close watch on the banking sector in order to enhance competition in European banking markets, thereby maximising the benefits to Union citizens;
Amendment 74 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Stresses that alongside corruption, state capture represents a distortion of competition that the European Union has to combat;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises that franchising is a good formula enabling independent retailers to survive in a highly competitive environment; condemns the practice, which imposes a more significant burden to the enterprises taking part of a franchise-system than to other enterprises;
Amendment 104 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that SGEIs represent a significant share of total service provision in Member States, and maintains that their more efficient provision can deliver significant gains;; reaffirms the importance of the SGEI designation for universally accessible services of vital significance to European citizens, from healthcare to social security to housing provision, while at the same time stressesing the Commission’s responsibility to ensure that compensation granted to SGEIs is compatible with EU state aid rules; expresses its concern regarding the exemption of too many services from the scrutiny of competition authorities;
Amendment 172 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Believes that Digital Single Market must be ensured in the heart of the EU’s efforts to achieve results in the objectives of job creation, growth and investment;
Amendment 173 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Underlines that in next generation broadband the former monopolies have a staggering over 80% market share. Recalls that effective competition is the best driver of efficient investments and provides maximum consumer benefit in terms of choice, price and quality. Therefore calls on the European Commission to enforce properly EU competition rules both ex-post and ex- ante in order to prevent excessive market concentration and abuse of dominance, as competitive pressure is key to ensure that consumers can benefit the most from high quality services at affordable prices;
Amendment 174 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Stresses that limiting competition is unlikely to lead to more broadband investments, even in remote areas, as full coverage of basic broadband services has been achieved in Europe through a regulatory framework ensuring access to dominant operators’ networks;
Amendment 175 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Investment in next generation broadband infrastructure is clearly core to achieving a digital economy and society, but in order to maximise investments, telecoms policies should enable all players to make efficient investments by providing them with effective access to non- duplicable networks assets and fit for purpose wholesale access products;
Amendment 176 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 e (new)
Paragraph 13 e (new)
13e. Calls on the European Commission to base its decisions and policy proposals on a thorough and impartial analysis of correct, relevant and independent datasets. In particular highlights doubts about the correctness of data presented on the EU’s underperformance in high speed broadband including speeds received by end-users, infrastructure investments and the financial state of the sector in a global comparison;
Amendment 214 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is concerned that the food prices have significantly increased in the recent years while some Member States also burden the food with excessive and increasing VAT; recalling that consumer food prices make a major contribution to overall inflation; calls on the Commission to make specific proposals to approach the Member States’ VAT rates on food, in order to also avoid distortion of competition;
Amendment 226 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that the Commission should further strengthen the links between competition policy and transport policy in order to improve the competitiveness of the European transport sector and has to continue to make progress towards completing the single market in transport;
Amendment 246 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Supports the inclusion of a competition chapter, with provisions covering antitrust, mergers, state-owned enterprises and, subsidies and unequal market access, within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement;
Amendment 259 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Reiterates that in shaping competition policy the Commission must be fully accountable and must follow up Parliament’s resolutions;
Amendment 272 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to conclude its ongoing investigations into tax rulings as speedily as possible; at the same time to consider the wider implications for competition of aggressive tax avoidance practices undertaken by companies and encouraged by states; and to investigate the possibility that current tax practices across the Union are in fact inherently anti-competitive and damaging to the Single Market;
Amendment 275 #
2014/2158(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to continue reporting to Parliament, on an annual basis, on developments and effects in the application of competition policy;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to abolishreduce all indirect subsidies for fossil fuels and to make full use of funds for financing renewables, based on binding renewable targets;
Amendment 143 #
2014/2153(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Points out that the sustainable agriculture and forestry are important tools for contributing to biomass energy production and reaching energy efficiency.
Amendment 79 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Draws the attention of the Commission to the fact that any deprivation of Intellectual Property Rights – such as banning the use of trademarks – needs to be justified on scientific grounds also having regard to consumers' protection, that any deprivation may not be excessive or disproportionate and that trademarks need to have equal protection throughout Europe.
Amendment 87 #
2014/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to intensify efforts to tackle unfair trading practices (UTPs) and unfair fiscal policies in the food supply chain which negatively impact producer returns, depress incomes and threaten the viability and sustainability of the sector;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the Draft Opinion of 5 March 2015 of the Committee of the Regions on ‘the future of the dairy industry’,
Amendment 54 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas a large number of dairy farms are located in disadvantaged, outermost, remote or mountainous areas, where the costs of production, collection and marketing milk and dairy products outside their production area are much higher than in other areas;
Amendment 58 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. Whereas one of the main objectives of the CAP is balanced territorial development, in economic, social and environmental terms; this presupposes that agriculture will continue to be productive and sustainable in disadvantaged, outermost, remote or mountainous areas;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas European dairy productsion significantly contributes to the success of the EU’s agri-food industry and the prosperity of rural economies, the prosperity of rural economies, the preservation of a diverse European agri-food heritage, and plays a key role in Europe’s territorial and environmental configuration as well as in the social sphere, with a multiplier effect on other business sectors like tourism;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that a sustainable and competitive dairy sector with responsive toolsviable, competitive and sustainable dairy sector across the EU, with responsive tools that allow fair remuneration to producers, is the goal of the Milk Package; stresses that the issues identified in the Milk Package remain a barrier to a competitive and equitable milk market and a fair income for farmers;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Whereas certain Member States are indirectly affected by the consequences of the Russian embargo, due to the major imbalances on their domestic markets;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Points out that the surplus of dairy products from certain Member States that have traditional commercial relations with Russia creates major imbalances on their domestic markets, leading to the sharp decrease of prices and causing local producers to become uncompetitive; calls upon the Commission in this regard to analyse the newly created situation and take priority action;
Amendment 151 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reminds that dairy production in disadvantaged, outermost, remote or mountainous areas requires a specific approach in terms of the Investment Plan and financial subsidies to preserve or rebuild the conditions necessary for farming activities, and for the processing and marketing of this production;
Amendment 197 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Considers that stronger competition should be used as a means of ensuring territorial balance and more balanced remuneration for producers within the dairy value chain;
Amendment 253 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the important role of producer organisations (POs) in increasing the bargaining power and influence producers have in the supply chain, and regrets the fact that there have only been limited moves towards setting up POs; highlights that POs can benefit from financial support under Pillar II and urges further incentivisation to create and join POs, primarily in the new Member States, as a tool to address imbalances in the supply chain;
Amendment 263 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Requests that assistance for the establishment and activities of producer organisations (POs) is tailored to the realities of disadvantaged, outlying, isolated and mountainous areas;
Amendment 287 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the importance of the Milk Market Observatory (MMO) in disseminating and analysing market data and calls for an increased role for the MMO; this observatory that is to become a true market management tool needs to be improved; the definitions of the data collected need to be harmonised, in particular those relating to the final price paid to the producer, and to be complemented with prospective data on the production, consumption, stock situation, prices and exchanges of imported or exported milk at European level; it is equally useful to integrate the monitoring of production costs and of international markets in order to identify any trends and seize export opportunities; recommends that the Commission take the necessary action to ensure that the MMO is in a position to communicate early warnings to the Commission, Member States, regions and relevant stakeholders, when the market situation so requires; considers that the information provided by the MMO should involve updateis con market and price trends, and should bestantly updated and easily accessible and user-friendly for all stakeholders;
Amendment 301 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that, under Pillar I, optional coupled support is a tool available to assist the dairy sector, while under Pillar II producers can avail of advisory services to support business decisions and sound financial management – if necessary, Member States can use insurance measures such as the Income Stabilisation Tool and can also determine the grouping and targeting within the sector of rural development measures with a higher level of aid; calls on the sector to investigate the development of further insurance tools when the market is strong;
Amendment 307 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Requests that the Commission anticipates for 2017 the report on the development of the situation of the milk and dairy products markets, assessing in particular the effects of the ‘milk package’ on producers and on milk production in the disadvantaged, outlying, isolated and mountainous areas, in line with the general objective to preserve production in these areas, and encompassing potential incentives seeking to encourage the farmers to conclude joint production agreements; this report must be accompanied by any relevant proposals within the scope of these objectives;
Amendment 347 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that bilateral trade negotiations may represent strategic opportunities for the EU dairy sector, subject to the preservation and enhancement of European quality and safety standards in production and in the supply of products to consumers;
Amendment 458 #
2014/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Requests that the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States and participants from the dairy sector, develop effective and appropriate instruments to safeguard against sudden significant falls in the price of milk;
Amendment 515 #
2014/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Asks the Commission to make the three-pillar strategy (investment, fiscal rules and structural reforms), presented in the AGS 2015, more concrete under the euro area recommendation and in the CSRs and to strengthen its approach by building a fourth pillar on taxation without delay;
Amendment 764 #
2014/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 – indent 2
Paragraph 37 – indent 2
Amendment 52 #
2014/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that the fight against tax fraud, tax evasion, tax avoidance, aggressive tax planning, overtaxing and tax havens, and an improved framework for the correct functioning of the Single Market via effective tax policy legislation, can be achieved better with a common approach;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to develop concrete proposals on how to tackle tax obstacles and overtaxing that hinder the cross-border activity of individuals and businesses in the Single Market, and to further develop tools that increase transparency on taxation rules and regulations that are in force both in the EU and in the MSs;
Amendment 253 #
2014/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on MSs to shift the tax burden away from labour to other forms of sustainable and indirect taxation in order to promote growth and job creation;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission Communication of 6 December 2012 on An Action Plan to strengthen the fight against tax fraud and tax evasion (COM(2012)0722),
Amendment 4 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament's resolutions adopted on the 13th March 2013 concerning the role and the operations of the Troika (2014/2007(INI) and 2014/2277 (INI),
Amendment 15 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas a genuine EMU can only function properly with a strong social pillar including binding social indicators;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the European Semester plays an essential role in coordinating economic, employment, social and budgetary policies in the Member States;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas, in the context of persistently high debt and unemployment levels, low nominal GDP growth, and inflation, and the high level of people at risk of poverty, as well as the challenges of an ageing society and of supporting job creation, particularly for young people, fiscal consolidation must continue in abe growth-friendly and carried out in a differentiated manner;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the priorities for this year’s European Semester were established by the European Council in March, and were reconfirmed in June; whereas the emphasis is on policies that enhance competitiveness, support job creation and fight unemployment, and on the follow-up to reforms to improverestore investment capacity and improve the financing of the economy and the functioning of labour markets;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Europe 2020 strategy is one of the elements of the EU’s response to the global economic crisis and whereas the Commission acknowledges that most of the EU 2020 Strategy objectives will not be met;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the European Parliament has several times requested the strengthening of the governance framework;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the fact thatanalysis regarding economic recovery in the EU is under way; reiterates, however, that this recovery is fragile and uneven, and must be sustained in order to deliver more growth and jobs in the medium term;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that the challenges of the current economic situation, characterised by sluggish GDP – stable in the eurozone and rising by 0.2% in the EU28 during the second quarter of 2014 – remarkably low inflation – down to 0.3% in August 2014, its lowest level since November 2009 – and unacceptably high unemployment – 11.5% in the eurozone and 10.2% in the EU28 in July 2014 - have to be addressed urgently;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Urges once again the Commission to ensure concrete recommendations to the Member States and for the EU as a whole, including those under economic adjustment programmes, so that they not only address fiscal consolidation but also structural reforms that lead to real, sustainable and socially balanced growth, employment, strengthened competitiveness and increasing convergence;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls in this context for the adoption of a monetary and fiscal policy stance that boosts aggregate demand, a position shared by the President of the ECB in his speech at the Annual central bank symposium in Jackson Hole on 22 August 2014;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomNotes the ambitiouslarge scale structural reforms implemented by Member States under the macroeconomic adjustment programmes; finds it regrettable that the Member States in the rest of the euro area are less ambitious in modernising their economies, which is one of the reasons for the low growth prospects in the medium and long term, but draws attention that the structural reforms should always be balanced and socially sustainable;
Amendment 76 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds the Commission of the two reports adopted by the European Parliament concerning the Troika in March 2014, which criticizes the ad hoc system of the troikas; calls on the Commission to implement the recommendation of the European Parliament without delay.
Amendment 77 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Points out that a necessary condition for the success of financial assistance programmes is a combination of solidarity and conditionality, strong ownership and commitment to reform; urges the Commission and the Member States, to incorporate financial assistance and the ad hoc system of the Troika into an improved legal structure compliant with the EU economic governance framework and community law, thereby guaranteeing democratic accountability;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points outRegrets that the euro area and the EU risk falling further behind other regions in terms of economic development and opportunities, making the EU less attractive for investment from within and outside the EU;
Amendment 87 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses, therefore, the importance of continuing the process of deep and, balanced and socially sustainable structural reforms to deliver on growth and jobs; reiterates, in this connection, the fact that the EU cannot and should not primarily compete on costs alone, but needs to invest much more in research and development, education and skills, and resource efficiency, both at national and European level;
Amendment 97 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines, once again, the fact that the overallutstanding indebtedness ofas well as excessive consolidation of some Member States in the euro area is not only an obstacle to growth but also puts a huge burden on future generations;
Amendment 109 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that the EMU is far from complete and reminds the Commission of its obligations and commitments to take into account macroeconomic imbalances inside the EU and notably the eurozone to enhance economic convergence and strengthen competitiveness in the EU; welcomes, in this respect, the commitment by the next President-elect of the Commission to deliver on the roadmap set out the report of 5 December 2012 entitled ‘Towards a Genuine Economic and Monetary Union’;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes also the commitments to enhance European investment by 300 billion Euros and calls on the next Commission to implement these priorities without delay;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls again on the Commission to put forward proposals for the completion of the EMU without delay in accordance with all the guidelines in its blueprint on a deep and genuine EMU; notes that the completion of the EMU should be based on the community method; Reiterates once more its demand for a legal act on ‘convergence guidelines’ to be adopted under the ordinary legislative procedure, laying down, for a set period, a very limited number of targets for the most urgent reform measures and its request that the Member States ensure that the national reform programmes should be established on the basis of the aforementioned convergence guidelines and verified by the Commission; calls on the Member States to commit themselves to fully implementing their national reform programmes; suggests that, on this basis, the Member States could enter into a ‘convergence partnership’ with the EU institutions, with the possibility of conditional funding for reform activities; reiterates that such stronger economic cooperation should go hand in hand with an incentive-based financial mechanism; considers that any additional funding or instruments, such as a solidarity mechanism, must be an integral part of the EU budget, but outside the agreed multiannual financial framework (MFF) envelope;
Amendment 133 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the 2014 package of country- specific recommendations (CSRs) by the Commission; notes the Commission’s assessment that some progress has been achieved in sustaining fiscal consolidation and structural reform, particularly in reforming labour markets; regrets however that the Commission has not taken into account the conclusions of the Troika reports of the European Parliament both in their economic and employment aspects; urges the Commission to ensure that they will be included in the next Annual Growth Survey;
Amendment 135 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes in this context the European Council’s endorsement of the CSRs and the recommendations by the Council, particularly the specific recommendations on the euro area;
Amendment 140 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Supports the objective of placing emphasis on policies that support investment, enhance competitiveness, support job creation, fight unemployment and improve the functioning of the labour market;
Amendment 144 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that the social partners, with full respect for their autonomy and rights, should be much more actively involved in the European Semester; underlines that strong social dialogue at all levels is a crucial key to making the European labour market work;
Amendment 149 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls, however, that Member States’ track record of implementing the CSRs is very low; believes that there is an inconsistency between European commitment and national implementation of the CSRs by Member States; stresses the importance of ‘national ownership’ by the relevant governments of EU-level commitments;
Amendment 168 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the fact that a proper, democratically accountable system for the European semester as well as the implementation of CSRs is a preare important conditions for achieving economic convergence in the EMU, which is key to the proper functioning thereof, allowing for financial and economic stability that is conducive to growth and jobs;
Amendment 176 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the fact that a number of CSRs are based on EU legal acts and that failure to act upon them may result in legal procedures; reminds Member States to deliver on their legal obligations under EU law; Takes notes of the Commission’s assessment that a number of important macroeconomic imbalances are being corrected; points out that, in order to further strengthen the overall competitiveness of the EU, the Commission needs stress also the current account surplus of a Member State relative to the rest of the euro area; points out that the objective of the macroeconomic imbalance procedure is to prevent the negative spill-over effects of ill-designed national policies to other euro area Member States; is concerned that the Commission, in its reading of the scoreboard, does not take sufficient account of the fact that the euro area and the Member States included therein are interdependent and open economies;
Amendment 180 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission, as guardian of the Treaty, to make full use of all measures provided for in EU law to support the enforcement of the implementation of the CSRscreate a democratically accountable system for the European Semester which involves formally the European Parliament;
Amendment 188 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Requests that the Commission report on a quarterly basis in Parliament’s competent committee on the measures taken to ensure progress on the implementation of the CSRs and on the progress achieved thus far; iInvites Member States to explain the reasons for non-compliance with the CRSs in Parliament’s competent committee;
Amendment 199 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that with regard to the forthcoming European Semester, the policy of growth-friendly fiscal consolidation should be pursued to improve fiscal sustainabilityimplemented; stresses, however, the fact that special emphasis should be placed on growth-enhancing reforms and policiesinclusive and socially sustainable reforms and policies that ensure quality job creation, poverty reduction and an environmentally sustainable economy;
Amendment 215 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Encourages Member States to overcome domestic political opposition to modernise their economies, social security systems, pension systems and health care, in ordersuch way as to avoid placing an excessive burden on persons currently experiencing poverty, unemployment and social exclusion, or future generations;
Amendment 222 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that structural reforms should particularly be targeted at improving labour markets’ capacity to integrate young people into the workforcentegrating young people into the workforce, as well as other excluded groups; believes, also, that structural reform should be aimed at the mid- and long-term sustainability of social security, health-care and pension systems, while ensuring that the number of people experiencing poverty in the short term is drastically reduced, health- care and social security are universally available and pensions are poverty- proofed;
Amendment 233 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Points out that the absence of a well functioning internal labour market and of a positive approach to immigration hampers growth in the EU; calls on the Commission and the Member States to establish a commonn inclusive labour market and a modern immigration policy;
Amendment 239 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Underlines that fair and equal treatment of workers is a crucial key to building a more dynamic internal labour market; stresses, in line with the political guidelines for the next European Commission presented by Mr Jean- Claude Juncker in July 2014, that social dumping has no place in the EU and that the same work at the same place should be remunerated in the same manner;
Amendment 249 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses, once again, its call on Member States to simplify their tax systems and reiterates its call to shift taxes from labour to consumption to make the use of resources more efficient and sustainable; calls on the Commission; calls on the Commission, drawing from the experiences of delivering on the 2012 Action Plan in this area to take urgent action and develop a comprehensive strategy based on concrete legislative measures to fight tax fraud and tax evasion;
Amendment 253 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to produce by the end of 2014 a clear definition and common set of criteria to identify tax havens and a public European blacklist of tax havens; Reminds the Commission of the proposals made in the recent Parliament Report (KLEVA KEKUS Report) on tax evasion and avoidance; calls also on the Commission to put into place an effective legal system forcing multinationals to pay all due taxes in the Member States in which economic activity occurs, to close loopholes and to reduce substantially the scope for regulatory arbitrage on fiscal matters;
Amendment 254 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to enhance the use of the European semester by integrating the EU tax gap strategy into the annual national stability and growth programmes and national reform programmes;
Amendment 260 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Reiterates the fact that structural reforms must be complemented by longer- term investment in education, research, innovation and sustainable energy; stresses, however, the fact that private investment is more conducive to growth than public investment;
Amendment 270 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 283 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Believes that the biggest limitations on the EU economy isare the low level of private investment and the lack of leverage effect from the public investment at the current level;
Amendment 291 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the fact that public and private investment isare crucial, as ithey works on the supply and demand side of the economy creating jobs, generating incomes for households, increasing tax revenue, helping governments consolidate and boosting growth;
Amendment 299 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission finally to deliver on its commitment to complete the single market, particularly as regardswhile safeguarding the right to decent, quality work and the principle of equal pay for equal work and access to quality social protection systems and services; urges the Member States to deliver on their commitments on the EU2020 strategy, particularly with regard to researchemployment, R&D, education, poverty, renewable energy, emissions reduction and innovation;
Amendment 334 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses the fact that a solid, transparent and stable financial system is crucial for future growth ensuring fair distribution of the benefits;
Amendment 340 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Stresses the fact that the European Semester must in no way jeopardise the prerogatives of the European Parliament or those of the national parliaments; underlines the fact that there should be a clear division between EU and national competences, and that Parliament is the seat of accountability at Union level; urges the Commission to ensure Parliament's proper, formal involvement in all steps of the European Semester process in order to increase the democratic legitimacy of the decisions takes;
Amendment 348 #
2014/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Stresses the need to strengthen democratic accountability to the European Parliament and the national parliaments as regards essential elements of the euro area’s operation, such as the European Stability Mechanism, Eurogroup decisions, and the monitoring and evaluation of financial assistance programmes; asks the Commission to conduct and publish internal ex-post evaluations of its recommendations and its participation in Troika.
Amendment 183 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) When the veterinary medical product is authorised to be administered via medicated feed, information on the possibility to have interaction between the VMP and the feed impairing the safety or the efficacy of the medicated feed shall be provided through a list of incompatibilities.
Amendment 410 #
2014/0257(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) when the veterinary medical product is authorised to be administered via medicated feed, information on the possibility to have interaction between the VMP and the feed impairing the safety or the efficacy of the medicated feed shall be provided through a list of incompatibilities.
Amendment 30 #
2014/0256(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 726/2004
Article 70
Article 70
Amendment 46 #
2014/0256(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – point 16
Article 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 726/2004
Article 70
Article 70
Amendment 48 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid veterinary prescription which has been issued after examination of the animals to be treated. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription isThe prescription can only be issued by a veterinarian after he/she has examined the animal and made a diagnosis. A written or electronic prescription is always required to be presented to the manufacturer should not be excludedor the feed business operator.
Amendment 61 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the serious public health risk posed by resistance to antimicrobials, it is appropriate to limit the use of medicated feed containing antimicrobials for food-producing animals. Preventive use or use to enhance the performance of food-producing animals should in particular not be allowed.
Amendment 66 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to ensure the safe use of medicated feed, its supply and use should be subject to presentation of a valid written or electronic veterinary prescription which has been issued, for a limited period of time, by a veterinarian or another professional person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable national law after examination and diagnosis of the animals to be treated. However, the possibility to manufacture medicated feed before a prescription is presented to the manufacturer should not be excluded.
Amendment 75 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Taking into account the serious public health risk posed by resistance to antimicrobials, it is appropriate to limit the use of medicated feed containing antimicrobials for food-producing animals. Preventive use or use to enhance the performance of food-producing animals should in particular not be allowed.
Amendment 88 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the definition of 'establishment' and 'feed business operator' as laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005;
Amendment 94 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 98 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the definition of 'establishment' and 'feed business operator' as laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 183/2005;
Amendment 100 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(fa) the definitions of 'antimicrobials' and 'antibiotics' as laid down in Regulation (EU) 2015/... (Veterinary Medicinal Products);
Amendment 103 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) 'antimicrobials: any compound with a direct action on microorganisms used for treatment or prevention of infections. Antimicrobials include anti- bacterials/antibiotics, anti-virals, antifungals and anti-protozoals.
Amendment 106 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i b (new)
(ib) 'curative (therapeutic) treatment': treatment of an ill animal or group of animals, when a diagnosis of a disease or an infection has been made;
Amendment 108 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i c (new)
(ic) 'control treatment (metaphylaxis)': treatment of a group of animals, after a diagnosis of a clinical disease in part of the group has been made, with the aim of treating the clinically sick animals and controlling the spread of disease to animals in close contact and at risk which may already be (sub-clinically) infected;
Amendment 108 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 110 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i d (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point i d (new)
(id) 'preventive treatment (prophylaxis)': treatment of an animal or a group of animals before the emergence of clinical signs of a disease, in order to prevent the occurrence of a disease or an infection;
Amendment 126 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 concerning the establishment of specific carry-over limits for active substances to avoid risk for animal health, human health or the environment.
Amendment 164 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The prescription shall contain the information set out in Annex V. The original prescription shall be kept by the manufacturer or, where appropriate, the distributor. The persoveterinarian issuing the prescription and the animal holder shall keep a copy of the prescription. The original and copies shall be kept for three years from the date of issuance.
Amendment 166 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Feed business operators manufacturing, storing, transporting and placing on the market medicated feed and intermediate products shall apply measures in accordance with Article 3 and 4 to avoid carry-over, in accordance with the ALARA principle, in order to avoid risk for animal health, human health or the environment.
Amendment 176 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 concerning the establishment of specific carry-over limits for active substances to avoid risk for animal and human health or for the environment.
Amendment 199 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Before repeated prescription, it is necessary for the veterinarian to evaluate how the effected animals reacted to the treatment and whether or not the treatment can be stopped or needs to be continued or changed.
Amendment 238 #
2014/0255(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – section 6 – point 2 – point i
Annex I – section 6 – point 2 – point i
(i) information on the persoveterinarian who has issued the prescription, including at least his name and address.
Amendment 27 #
2014/0194(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level as well. The Commission, when preparing and drawing- up delegated acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 332 #
2014/0100(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 5 – point 1 – point 3
Annex II – part II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point 5 – point 1 – point 3
1.5.1.3. The use of chemically synthesised allopathic veterinary medicinal products or antibiotics for preventive treatment shall be prohibited., unless specifically authorised in Directive 2001/82/EC1a of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products. ___________________________ 1aDirective 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001on the Community code relating to veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1)
Amendment 6 #
2014/0096(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12 does not apply to business to business relations. Since the products covered by this Directive are not meant to be sold to the final consumer but only from business to business for the preparation of food products, it is appropriate to maintain, adapt to the current legal framework and simplify the specific rules already included in Directive 83/417/EEC. Those rules provide for the information to be provided for those products in order to allow the food business operators, on the one hand, to avail of the information they need for the labelling of the final products, for example when it comes to allergens, and on the other hand to avoid that those products can be confused with similar products not meant or that are unfit for human consumption. __________________ 12Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs (OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29).
Amendment 211 #
2014/0032(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point y a (new)
(ya) ‘cloning’ has the meaning assigned to that term in Regulation (XXX) on the cloning of animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species kept and reproduced for farming purposes;
Amendment 489 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Article 10 – title
Power of competent authority to require that a core credit institution does not carry out certain activities and to impose other measures
Amendment 494 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Where the competent authority concludes that, following the assessment referred to in Article 9(1), the limits and conditions linked to the metrics referred to in points (a) to (h) of Article 9(2) and specified in the delegated act referred to in paragraph 5 are met, and it therefore deems that there is a threat to the financial stability of the core credit institution or to the whole or part of the Union financial system as a whole, , taking into account the objectives referred to in Article 1, it shall, no later than two months after the finalisation of that assessment, start the procedure leading to a decision as referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 3.
Amendment 516 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Unless the core credit institution demonstrates, within the time limit referred to in the first subparagraph, to the satisfaction of the competent authority, that the reasons leading to the conclusions are not justifiedactivities referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article do not pose a threat to financial stability of the core credit institution or to the whole or part of the Union financial system, the competent authority shall adopt a decision addressing the core credit institution and requiring it not to carry out the trading activities specified in those conclusions. The competent authority shall state the reasons for its decision and publicly disclose it.
Amendment 531 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
For purpose of paragraph 1, where the competent authority decides exceptionally to allow the core credit institution to carry out those trading activities it shall also state the reasons for that decision and publicly disclose it.
Amendment 543 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 6
The competent authority shall adopt its final decision within two months from having received the written comments referred to in the first subparagraph or four months after the notification referred to in the first subparagraph, whichever is earlier.
Amendment 546 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notwithstanding separation decisions, the competent authority may impose additional capital and liquidity requirements that it deems necessary to counter a threat to the financial stability of the core credit institution or to the whole or part of the Union financial system.
Amendment 559 #
2014/0020(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – point b – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 5 – point b – introductory part
(b) specify which type of securitisation is not considered to pose a threat to the financial stability of the core credit institution or to the whole or part of the Union financial system as a whole with regard to each of the following aspects:
Amendment 202 #
2014/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the providing counterparty has granted its prior express consent as evidenced by the signature of the providing counterparty to a written agreement or an equivalent alternative mechanismauthentic instrument in accordance with national law.
Amendment 123 #
2014/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The national strategy should be considered as the condition for the Member State’s participation in the scheme and as a strategic multiannual document, setting out targets to be achieved by Member States and their prioritiethe draft of which is preceded by the consultation with the competent professional and non- governmental organisations. Member States should be allowed to update them regularly, in particular in light of the evaluations and reassessment of priorities or targets.
Amendment 12 #
2014/0012(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 71 #
2013/0451(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3) ‘feed’ means any substance or product, including additives, whether processed, partially processed or unprocessed, intended to be used for oral feeding to animals; as defined in Article 3 of the Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council1a, including 'medicated feed' as defined in point (a) of Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/...1b; _____________ 1aRegulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 031, 1.2.2002, p.1). 1bOJ Please insert the publication reference of document in procedure 2014/0255 (COD).
Amendment 162 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
(19a) 'natural gas' means a fuel gas as defined in ISO 13686:2012.
Amendment 65 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Taking into account the objectives of the Union's agricultural policy, the results of the recent scientific assessments of EFSA and the animal welfare requirement provided in Article 13 of the Treaty, it is prudent to provisionally prohibit the use of cloning in animal production and the import of clones for farm purposes of certain species.
Amendment 97 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is expected that the knowledge on the impact of the cloning technique on the welfare of the animals used will increase. The cloning technique is likely to improve over time. Consequently prohibitions should only apply provisionally. This Directive should therefore be reviewed within a reasonable time taking into account the experience gained by the Member States in its implementation, scientific and technical progress and international developments.
Amendment 146 #
2013/0433(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the placing on the market and import of animal clones and embryo clones.
Amendment 632 #
2013/0314(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
(1) The relevant competent authority may request the assistance of another competent authority with regard to on-site inspecA competent authority of one Member State may request the cooperation of a competent authority of another Member State in a supervisory activity, for an on- the-spot verification or other investigation. Where a competent authority receives a request with respect to an on-site inspection or an investigation, it shall exercise its powers in any of the following ways: (a) carry out the inspections or investigations itself; (b) allow the requesting authority to carry out the verification or investigation; (c) carry out the verification or investigation and allow the requesting authority to take part; or (d) allow designated auditors or experts to carry out the verifications or investigations.
Amendment 633 #
2013/0314(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Amendment 166 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – point 1
Article 1 – point 1
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 2 – point 11
Article 2 – point 11
11. 'low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels' means biofuels, the feedstocks of which are not listed in Part A of Annex V, or are listed in Part A of Annex V, but were produced within schemes which offset indirect land use change emissions resulting from actions that reduce the demand for agricultural land and/or increase the efficiency of agro-forestry product chains or which reduce the displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and which were produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels laid down in Article 7b. Only the amount of feedstock which corresponds to the actual reduction in displacement achieved through the scheme may be considered. Such schemes may either operate as individual projects at a local level or as policy measures covering partly or entirely the territory of a Member State or a third country. Displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels can be reduced if the scheme achieves productivity increases within the area it covers beyond levels which would have prevailed in the absence of such productivity-promoting schemes;
Amendment 175 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 98/70/EC
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Amendment 216 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
(v) 'low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels and bioliquids' means biofuels and bioliquids, the feedstocks of which are not listed in pPart A of Annex VIII, or are listed in pPart A of Annex VIII, but were produced within schemes which offset indirect land use change emissions resulting from actions that reduce the demand for agricultural land and/or increase the efficiency of agro-forestry product chains or which reduce the displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids and which were produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids laid down in Article 17. Only the amount of feedstock which corresponds to the actual reduction in displacement achieved through the scheme may be considered. Such schemes may either operate as individual projects at a local level or as policy measures covering partly or entirely the territory of a Member State or a third country. Displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids can be reduced if the scheme achieves productivity increases within the area it covers beyond levels which would have prevailed in the absence of such productivity-promoting schemes.;
Amendment 217 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
(v) 'low indirect land-use change-risk biofuels and bioliquids' means biofuels and bioliquids, the feedstocks of which are not listed in part A of Annex VIII, or are listed in part A of Annex VIII, but were produced within schemes which offset indirect land use change emissions resulting from actions that reduce the demand for agricultural land and/or increase the efficiency of agro-forestry product chains or which reduce the displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids and which were produced in accordance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioliquids laid down in Article 17. Only the amount of feedstock which corresponds to the actual reduction in displacement achieved through the scheme may be considered. Such schemes may either operate as individual projects at a local level or as policy measures covering partly or entirely the territory of a Member State or a third country. Displacement of production for purposes other than for making biofuels and bioliquids can be reduced if the scheme achieves productivity increases within the area it covers beyond levels which would have prevailed in the absence of such productivity-promoting schemes.
Amendment 224 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point a
Article 2 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of compliance with the targets referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph, the maximum joint contribution from biofuels and bioliquids produced from cereal and other starch-rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than the energy quantity corresponding to the maximum contribution as set out in paragraph 4(d), unless they are 'low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids'.
Amendment 233 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point i
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point i
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) for the calculation of the denominator, that is the total amount of energy consumed in transport for the purposes of the first subparagraph, only petrol, diesel, biofuels consumed in road and rail transport, and electricity, including electricity used for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non- biological origin, shall be taken into account; each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in petrol in 2020 is at least 7,5% of the final consumption of energy in petrol in that Member State.
Amendment 236 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iii
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) for the calculation of the contribution from electricity produced from renewable sources and consumed in all types of electric vehicles and for the production of renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non- biological origin for the purpose of points (a) and (b), Member States may choose to use either the average share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the Union or the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in their own country as measured two years before the year in question. Furthermore, for the calculation of the electricity from renewable energy sources consumed by electrified rail transport, that consumption shall be considered to be 2,5 times the energy content of the input of electricity from renewable energy sources. For the calculation of the electricity from renewable energy sources consumed by electric road vehicles in point (b), that consumption shall be considered to be five times the energy content of the input of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 252 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) for the calculation of biofuels in the numerator, the share of energy from biofuels produced from cereal and other starch-rich crops, sugars and oil crops shall be no more than 7 % of the final consumption of energy in transport in the Member States in 2020, unless they are 'low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids';
Amendment 270 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point e – subparagraph 1
(e) Member States shall seek to achieve the objective of a minimum proportion of biofuels produced from feedstocks and other fuels, listed in part A of Annex IX, being consumed on their territory. To that effect, each Member State shall set a national target, which it shall endeavour to achieve. A reference value for this target is 0,5 percentage points in energy content of the share of energy from renewable sources in all forms of transport in 2020 referred to in the first subparagraph, to be met with biofuels produced from feedstocks and other fuels, listed in part A of Annex IX, and which shall be considered to be twice their energy content in accordance with point (f) of this subparagraph and part A of Annex IX, and which shall be considered to be twice their energy content in accordance with point (f) of this subparagraph and part A of Annex IX. In addition, biofuels made from feedstocks not listed in Annex IX that were determined to be wastes, residues, non- food cellulosic material or ligno-cellulosic material by the competent national authorities and are used in existing installations prior to the adoption of Directive 2014/…/EU+ of the European Parliament and of the Council*, may be counted towards the national target. __________________ +OJ: please insert the number of this Directive.
Amendment 277 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Amendment 281 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – point 2 – point b – point iv
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) each Member State shall ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in petrol in 2020 is at least 7,5 % of the final consumption of energy in petrol in that Member State.
Amendment 284 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 2 – point d
Article 2 – point 2 – point d
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 305 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2009/28/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Amendment 362 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 98/70/EC
Annex V – part B – point 2 a (new)
Annex V – part B – point 2 a (new)
(2a) low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids
Amendment 379 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 2
Annex II – point 2
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex VIII – part B – point 2 a (new)
Annex VIII – part B – point 2 a (new)
(2a) low indirect land use change risk biofuels and bioliquids
Amendment 391 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part A – title
Annex IX – part A – title
Part A. Feedstocks and fuels, the contribution of which towards for advanced biofuels contributing to the target(s) referred to in Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twice their energy content
Amendment 441 #
2012/0288(COD)
Council position
Annex II – point 3
Annex II – point 3
Directive 2009/28/EC
Annex IX – part B – title
Annex IX – part B – title
Part B. Feedstocks, the contribution of which towards the target referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 3(4) shall be considered to be twionce their energy content