1881 Amendments of István UJHELYI
Amendment 50 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are not passed from person to person; whereas non-communicable diseases (NCD’s)NCDs cause 90 % of all deaths in the EU4 ; _________________ 4 World Health Organization, ‘Monitoring noncommunicable disease commitments in Europe 2021’, 8 December 2021. and their prevalence continues to grow across the EU and cause a great burden on people living with NCDs and their families, healthcare systems and national budgets;
Amendment 53 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are diseases that are not passed from person to person; whereas non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) cause 90 % of all deaths in the EU4 and their prevalence continues to grow across the EU; _________________ 4 World Health Organization, ‘Monitoring noncommunicable disease commitments in Europe 2021’, 8 December 2021.
Amendment 62 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas premature deaths as a result of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases account for 68 % of all premature deaths in Europe; whereas other NCDs include mental and neurological disorders, kidney diseases, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, oral diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and endometriosis among other conditions;
Amendment 63 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas premature deaths as a result of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases account for 68 % of all premature deaths in Europe; whereas other NCDs include mental and neurological disorders, kidney, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, oral diseases, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and endometriosis among other conditions;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas NCDs account for the largest shparet of countries’ healthcare expenditures, costing EU economiesand are predicted to result in annual economic costs of EUR 115 billion, or 0.8 % of GDP annually as well as entailing other societal costs such as loss of productivity and workforce, all of which could be reduced through the implementation of measures aimed at increasing the early detection and optimal management of NCDs; whereas in 2018, no more than 2.8 % of total health expenditure in the EU was spent on prevention, whereas the costs of treating NCDs remains high5 ; _________________ 5 European Commission, ‘Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative’, p. 15, June 2022., despite most of these costs being preventable;
Amendment 82 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the increasing burden of NCDs on individuals and societies and the health needs of ageing populations 40% of which live with multimorbidity represent challenges to the healthcare systems of the Member States, and require the development of specific NCD prevention, detection and treatment policies contributing to healthy ageing;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the increasing burden of NCDs on individuals and societies and the health needs of an ageing populations represent challenges to the health systems of the Member States;
Amendment 107 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas most NCDs are impacted by fourseveral preventable risk factors, including: tobacco use, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity and, harmful use of alcohol; whereas behavioural risk factors lead to biological risk factors, the most common being overweight and obesity, high BMI, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and high blood cholesterol6 ; _________________ 6 World Health Organization, ‘Monitoring noncommunicable disease commitments in Europe 2021’, p. 13, 8 December 2021. and dental caries; whereas these risk factors often overlap, giving rise to severe complications and increased risk of developing other NCDs;
Amendment 134 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas most NCDs are impacted by environmental risk factors, such as air pollution;indoor and outdoor air pollution, and multiple global environmental changes, including climate change and biodiversity loss
Amendment 136 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas most NCDs are impacted by environmental risk factors such as air pollutionindoor and outdoor air pollution, and multiple global environmental trends, including climate change and biodiversity loss;
Amendment 141 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas most NCDs are impacted by socioeconomic factors and inequalities, notably disadvantaged socioeconomic status having significantly negative impact on mortality and morbidity caused by NCD;
Amendment 146 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the development of NCDs and resulting health outcomes are significantly related to the socio-economic determinants of health;
Amendment 167 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas NCDs such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity are highly complex and interconnected conditions with a multitude of expressions and causes, exacerbating their respective morbidity and mortality;
Amendment 170 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas NCDs, such as obesity and diabetes, also increasingly affect children1, which requires a dedicated approach to prevention and management;
Amendment 173 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas not all NCD cases can be prevented, as some factors are not modifiable, such as age, family history, gender, ethnicity, genetics, auto-immunity (e.g., type 1 diabetes) and/or not known (e.g., some neurological disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease);
Amendment 174 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas people living with one or more NCDs were one of the most severely affected population groups during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 175 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Amendment 178 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas innovation with regard to development of technologies, medicines and healthcare practisces is crucial toin ensureing the elimination or reduction of harm caused by preventable risk factors, early detection integration of care, improved disease management, and new and better treatments for NCDs;
Amendment 191 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the development of NCDs and resulting health outcomes are linked to commercial and social determinants of health. These underlying factors correspond to substantial health inequities within and across EU countries;
Amendment 194 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas people living with one or more NCDs were one of the most severely affected population groups during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 198 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the European Parliaments’ resolution on prevention, management and better care of diabetes calls on Member States to develop, implement and monitor national diabetes plans and strategies with comparable milestones and targets, including a risk- reduction and screening/early action component;
Amendment 204 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H c (new)
Recital H c (new)
Hc. whereas the Commissions Healthier together – EU non- communicable diseases (NCD) initiative emphasises the need for a more coordinated, integrated and transversal action on NCDs, through ambitious targets at EU level in order to provide a stronger response to the increasing burden of NCDs;
Amendment 208 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that NCDnon-communicable diseases account for 90 % of all deaths in the EU8 ,, most of which are preventable and which leads to high levels of productivity loss and makes NCDs account for the largest share of countries’ healthcare expenditures; stresses that it is important to reduce the prevalence of NCDs andthrough early diagnosis and screening, including through the implementation of integrated health checks, especially for at-risk individuals, at the primary care level and through better disease management; believes that enhanced health promotion and disease prevention can reduce the prevalence of NCDs by 70 %9 in conjunction with% as well as investment in health innovation and technologies; _________________ 8 European Commission, ‘Non- communicable diseases : overview’. 9 European Commission, ‘The EU ‘Healthier Together’ Non-Communicable Diseases Initiative’, 2022
Amendment 209 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that NCDs account for 90 % of all deaths in the EU8 , which leads to high levels of productivity loss and makes NCDs account for the largest share of countries’ healthcare expendituresbeing therefore one of the most crucial public health challenges in the EU; stresses that it ise important toce ofpreventing and reduceing the prevalence and comorbidities of NCDs and believes that enhanced health promotionbetter and equal access to public healthcare services all across the EU, including prevention and screening services and appropriate treatments and care, together with health promotion initiatives and policies and disease prevention can susbstantially reduce the prevalence of NCDs by 70 %9, in conjunction with investment in research, clinical studies and trials, health innovation, and technologies; _________________ 8 European Commission, ‘Non- communicable diseases : overview’. 9 European Commission, ‘The EU ‘Healthier Together’ Non-Communicable Diseases Initiative’, 2022
Amendment 217 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the need to consider, together with the health challenges, also the socioeconomic impact of NCD's, which affects the workforce and the overall productivity; recalls that NCDs account for the largest share of countries’ healthcare expenditures and this burden is projected to rise in the near future due to the ageing population, among other factors;
Amendment 219 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights that beyond mortality, NCDs represent a major burden on the quality of life of citizens living with NCDs, as well as their families and carers;
Amendment 221 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the ‘Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases (NCD)’ initiative, Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the EU4Health work programme and the Commission Ccommunication entitled ‘A comprehensive approach to mental health’; calls on the Commission to strengthen the ‘Healthier together – EU NCD’ initiative by introducing a holistic and integrated EU strategy on NCDs complemented by action plans for specific NCDs with high morbidity and mortality (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and neurological disorders), and that include the implementation of measures across all stages of the diseases, including actions to improve early detection and screening as well as disease management; welcomes the national plans and actions already taken against NCDs by Member States, and calls on the European Commission to facilitate knowledge sharing and the scale up of good practices introduced by existing national plans across other Member States;
Amendment 229 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases (NCD) initiative, Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, EU4Health work programme and the Commission Communication entitled ‘A comprehensive approach to mental health’; calls on the Commission to strengthen the ‘Healthier together – EU NCD’ initiative by introducing a holistic and integrated EU strategy on NCDs complemented by action plans for specific NCDs with clear targets, benchmarks indicators and mechanisms to monitor progress; welcomes national plans and actions already taken against NCDs by Member States;
Amendment 238 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that socio-economic factors and health inequities increase the risk of NCDs and underlines the need to create favourable conditions that address socio-economic and environmental determinants, with policies and actions beyond health.
Amendment 242 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Acknowledges the efforts of the European Commission to support Member States in reducing the burden of NCDs with the launch of the ‘Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative (NCD)’ in December 2021; but calls for more ambitious action at EU level not only to revert the rising number of people living with NCDs but also to improve quality of life and well- being of people affected by NCDs;
Amendment 254 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. 3. Acknowledges that tobacco use, physical inactivity, the harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diets and, environmental factors such as air, food, water and soil pollution and, chemical exposure increase the risk of NCDs10 ; _________________ 10 https://www.paho.org/en/topics/n, and socioeconcommu nicable-diseases - :~:text=These%204%20groups%20of%20d iseases,of%20the%20response%20to%20N CDs The Pan American Health Organization, ‘Noncommunicable Diseases’ic determinants of health substantially increase the risk of NCDs.
Amendment 271 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Acknowledges that tobacco use, including second hand smoke, was responsible for 1.6 million deaths in Europe in 2019 and is a high risk factor for developing NCDs such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases and chronic respiratory diseases and calls for an harmonization in the definitions of tobacco and smoking products across EU legislation; notes the significance of second-hand smoke as a public health concern, due to the exposure to carcinogens and its contribution to NCDs, particularly in children, pregnant women and adults; Highlights that 60% of children are exposed to second-hand smoke at home which can lead to sudden infant death syndrome, lower respiratory infections, ear infections, and more severe asthma; Calls for the EU and Member States to invest in campaigns and legislation action (e.g. home smoking bans) in order to create a smoke free environment and raise the first European tobacco-free generation by 2040;
Amendment 282 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
Paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. Supports the Commission’s proposals to reviewEurope’s Beating Cancer Plan to achieve a Tobacco-Free Generation and prevent tobacco use by reducing tobacco consumption to 5% by 2040 and urges the Commission to accelerate for the revision of the Tobacco Products Directive11 and the Tobacco Taxation Directive12 and the proposal to update the Council recommendation of 30 November 2009 on smoke-free environments13 ; calls for a full implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; calls and prevent any delays in the revision of the legislation; calls on the Commission for the full implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC); calls furthermore on the Commission and the Member States to: _________________ 11 Directive 2014/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning the manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco and related products, OJ L 127, 29.4.2014, p. 1. 12 Council Directive 2011/64/EU of 21 June 2011 on the structure and rates of excise duty applied to manufactured tobacco, OJ L 176, 5.7.2011, p. 24. 13 OJ C 296, 5.12.2009, p. 4.
Amendment 292 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point a
Paragraph 5 – point a
a. implement measures to help tobacco users quit in line with WHO FCTC and by following WHO recommendations and scientific advice from public health authorities;
Amendment 326 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point b c (new)
Paragraph 5 – point b c (new)
bc. publish annual reports on the progress towards achieving a tobacco-free generation by 2040;
Amendment 328 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point b d (new)
Paragraph 5 – point b d (new)
bd. in the context of the Evaluation of the legislative framework for tobacco control, recommend the European Commission to work collectively with EU Member States to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales to 21;
Amendment 333 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point b f (new)
Paragraph 5 – point b f (new)
bf. a strict enforcement of the ban on appealing flavours in tobacco products and the introduction of similar restrictions to novel smoking devices to reduce the appeal of these products to smokers, non-smokers, and young people;
Amendment 358 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point a
Paragraph 7 – point a
a. EUrgently enact restrictions on alcohol advertising targeting minors; o ensure they are not seen by minors, recognizing the evidence on the impact of alcohol marketing targeting youth on consumption;
Amendment 364 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 7 – point a a (new)
aa. prohibit alcohol advertising and sponsorship at sport events when those events are attended by minors, including alcohol free beverages advertising or sponsorship by companies or brands whose main business is alcoholic beverages;
Amendment 385 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Notes that an unhealthy diet is one of the major risk factors for NCDs, including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, oral diseases and other conditions linked to obesity15 ; acknowledges that obesity is considered a risk factor for several NCDs; calls on the Commission and the Member States to: _________________ 15 World Health Orgaa) encourage and help consumers to make informed, healthy choices about food products; promote behavioural changes via communizcation Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, ‘and mass media campaigns for healthy diets; encourage public food procurement and service policies for healthy and sustainable diets; b) Recommends the EU Member States to adopt the WHO guidelines on healthy diet by all European countries, as part of a shared commitment to address the burden of Nonc-Communicable diseases’.Disease c) propose a new action plan for obesity; d), enhance the availability, affordability, and accessibility of nutritional care provided by dietitians and nutritionists
Amendment 391 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
Paragraph 8 – introductory part
8. Notes that an unhealthy diet is one of the major risk factors for NCDs, including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and other conditions linked to obesity, oral diseases, chronic kidney disease, liver, pancreas and other gastrointestinal diseases15 ; acknowledges that obesity is considered a risk factor for several NCDs; calls on the Commission and the Member States to: _________________ 15 World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, ‘Noncommunicable diseases’.
Amendment 458 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the role of physical activity in NCD prevention and welcomes the Commission’s HealthLifestyle4All initiative; calls on the Commission and Member States to promote physical activity and awareness campaigns to prevent NCDs; recognizes that improving population lifestyle choices is not enough to tackle the burden of NCDs, and while primary prevention plays a crucial role in reducing the incidence of many types of NCDs, secondary prevention is key for the optimal management of chronic diseases and contributes to reduce the risk of complications, comorbidities and death; stresses that a holistic approach to NCDs care pathways should be reflected in national NCDs plans and strategies, which include clear implementation roadmaps;
Amendment 462 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that a large part of NCDs- related deaths are preventable; notes that, in addition to health promotion and primary prevention, screening and early detection, especially for at-risk individuals, are critically important to reduce premature deaths from NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity; stresses that secondary prevention strategies targeted toward known common metabolic risk factors are crucial to best support patients and improve the quality of life of people living with these diseases;
Amendment 466 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on Member States to develop tailored national plans to address the specificities of different subcategories of NCDs, including specific plans for highly prevalent diseases, with high mortality and morbidity rates, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.
Amendment 468 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. CStresses the direct link between environmental factors and numerous NCDs; recalls the importance of protecting people from the exposure to environmental hazards, in their daily lives as well as in their working environment; underlines the need of streamlining the One Health approach in all EU and national policies in order to better protect humans health; considers the European Green Deal to be instrumental into allow for a sustainable development and thus preventing NCDs in the EU by reducing air, food, water and soil pollution, UV radiation exposure and chemical exposure; highlights that prevention of chronic respiratory diseases besides tobacco cessation also includes the prevention of exposure to dust and other indoor pollutantsfine particulates, dust, dangerous chemicals, gasses such as radon, hazard materials such as asbestos and other pollutants, both indoor and outdoor;
Amendment 473 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers the European Green Deal to be instrumental in preventing NCDs in the EU by reducing air, food, water and soil pollution and chemical exposure; highlights that prevention ofve measures for chronic respiratory diseases besidesother than tobacco cessation, also includes the prevention of exposure to dust and other indoor pollutants” and recommends the full alignment of EU Air Quality Standards with the WHO Air Quality Guidelines for all major pollutants;
Amendment 479 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Acknowledges that air pollution has a negative impact on human health and exposure to it affects 100% of the population, from unborn babies to the elderly, that 400,000 premature deaths every year are caused by outdoor air pollution in Europe, and that as many as 15% of all lung cancer deaths are linked to air pollution; calls therefore the Commission and member states to further improve air quality provisions in order to protect public health;
Amendment 481 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Highlights the importance of NCD prevention and early intervention; acknowledges that many NCDs have their origins in early childhood and the importance of investing in strategies and programmes that promote children’s healthy growth and development, from infancy and early years;
Amendment 504 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) can lead to health problems such as obesity and cancer16 ; calls on the Commission to urgently implement the PFAS restriction proposal submitted to European Chemicals Agency on 13 January 202317 ; _________________ 16 European Environment Agency, ‘What are PFAS and how are they dangerous for my health?’. 17 European Chemicals Agency, ‘ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal’, 2023.
Amendment 505 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) can lead to health problems such as diabetes, obesity and cancer16 ; calls on the Commission to implement the PFAS restriction proposal submitted to the European Chemicals Agency on 13 January 202317 ; _________________ 16 European Environment Agency, ‘What are PFAS and how are they dangerous for my health?’. 17 European Chemicals Agency, ‘ECHA publishes PFAS restriction proposal’, 2023.;
Amendment 536 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals that target communicable diseases in order to promote the prevention of NCDs such as cancer related to infectious diseases; welcomes vaccination programmes in this regard such as in the fight against human papillomavirus transmissione fight against HPV and hepatitis B infection, including the adoption of gender-neutral HPV vaccinations for all adolescents and young adults;
Amendment 544 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Acknowledges that social, economic, cultural, and commercial determinants of health, and health inequities increase the risk of NCDs and underlines the need to create favourable conditions that address these factors; emphasizes the importance of a more robust implementation of the Health in All Policies principle, in dialogue with the public health community, and with thorough consideration of the health impacts of sectoral policies;
Amendment 545 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recognises the impact that the permacrisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, climate change, and the energy crisis, have on the insufficient actions taken on NCDs; calls on the Commission and Member States to prioritise NCD prevention and management as this would strengthen the resilience of healthcare systems and prepare for future shocks;
Amendment 554 #
2023/2075(INI)
14b. Welcome the approval of the 2022 Council Recommendations on Cancer Screening Recommendations in Europe which include comprehensive strategies for earlier detection of breast, cervical, colorectal cancer and extend recommended screenings in Europe for lung, prostate and gastric cancers;
Amendment 559 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Highlights the importance of identifying people with a high risk of developing NCDs -for example the elderly population- and diagnosing people as early as possible, for instance through the implementation of early detection programmes and health checks at primary care level in order, especially for at-risk individuals, to improve disease management, prevent life-altering complications and save downstream costs for healthcare systems;
Amendment 579 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages the Member States to reduce undiagnosed NCDs by introducing targeted health checks for high-risk individuals, addressing the main shared metabolic risk factors, ensuring timely access to high-quality care and supporting NCD patients’ self- management; calls for the implementation of accessible and equitable self-management tools, including peer support networks, collaborative care platforms, and mental health services, considering factors like technology access;
Amendment 585 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Encourages Member States to reduce undiagnosed NCDs by introducing targeted health checks for high-risk individuals, also by promoting self-tests where appropriate and recommended by public health authorities, addressing the main shared metabolic risk factors, ensuring quality care and support NCD patients’ self- management;
Amendment 597 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that some NCDs are closely linked such as diabetes, oral diseases and cardiovascular diseases or cancer and depression, and that important synergies can be achieved by improving diagnosis and integrated care19 ; _________________ 19 European Commission, ‘Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative’, p. 30, June 2022.;
Amendment 598 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that some NCDs are closely linked such as diabetes, oral diseases and cardiovascular diseases and that important synergies can be achieved by improving diagnosis and integrated care19 ; _________________ 19 European Commission, ‘Healthier together – EU non-communicable diseases initiative’, p. 30, June 2022.
Amendment 604 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on Member States to develop, implement and monitor national NCD prevention plans that include risk reduction and secondary screening programmes for at-risk populations;
Amendment 608 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses support for the creation of an EU Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres, as a good case study for pan European action to improve access to high quality care and to deliver next level cooperation across borders in combating inequalities in access and improved research cooperation;
Amendment 609 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Stresses that functioning, efficient and accessible public healthcare systems in all member states, with appropriate funding and support, are vital in the fight against NCDs; underlines the need to ensure equal access to primary care and healthcare services for all in the EU; is concerned about the widespread discrimination faced by EU citizens in the access to basic healthcare services, prevention services, screening programs and continuous care and treatments, for example for chronic diseases patients; calls on the Commission to propose legislative and regulatory measures to introduce minimum standards for healthcare services all across the EU in order to protect and promote people's health;
Amendment 612 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recalls that notwithstanding the lifting of most of the COVID-19 related restrictions, NCDs patients are still at higher risk in case of any coronavirus infection; stresses that these patients must be protected in their day-to-day lives and particularly during the access to public health services for their treatment and care; underlines the need to mantain an high level of surveillance on the new variants and the potential trends of COVID-19 and any other communicable diseases that could affect NCDs patients;
Amendment 613 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that nurses, doctors, general practitioners and other primary any strategy or policy to address NCDs must take into consideration the fundamental importance of healthcare workers and personnel; underlines that the issue of healthcare workforce shortages in the EU should be one of the strategic priorities to be addressed at EU and national level, with appropriate policies, funding and support; stresses that functioning and efficient healthcare systems cannot exist without appropriate levels of personnel with the required training and expertise; recalls that healthcare professionals have a significant role in referring patients for diagnostic tests and treating NCDs; encourages the Member States to offer inter- professional training to healthcare professionals to better identifyrecognize high-risk individuals, and to better prevent, identify and treat NCDs;
Amendment 614 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that nurses, doctors, general practitioners and other primary care professionalsdietitians and nutritionists, dental health professionals, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, as well as patient organisations and the third sector at large have a significant role in referring patients for diagnostic tests, supporting and treating NCDs; encourages the Member States to offernotes that for some NCDs, -for example obesity-, relevant training is not comprehensively included in the curricula, which creates a barrier to provide effective care services; encourages the Member States to offer competency- based, inter-professional training to healthcare professionals toso that they can better identify high-risk individuals and treat NCDs;
Amendment 633 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Encourages the Commission and Member States to embed engagement with patient organisations and people living with NCDs into all activities and initiatives related to the design and implementation of prevention and care activities;
Amendment 639 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Believes that the high interconnection between some NCDs, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, obesity and mental health requires a holistic and integrated approach, complemented by disease specific priorities for action; notes the potential benefits of a comprehensive strategy, taking into account disease progression over the life course; calls on the Commission to develop an NCD prevention and management blueprint, complemented by disease-specific programmes including clear targets, benchmark indicators and a monitoring framework;
Amendment 641 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. In line with a (mental) health in all policies approach, acknowledges that providing integrated care and support, in collaboration with local social and community services, is essential, as health and social needs are often intertwined;
Amendment 645 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Emphasises the need to deploy person-centred and fully integrated care across the entire chronic diseases care pathway and to strengthen community and priority care, with a focus on chronic diseases requiring access to care across specialties and care levels such as diabetes;
Amendment 657 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that every patient is different and that no NCD is the same; calls for NCDs to be prevented and treated as effectively as possible, with a personalised, integrated and evidence- based approach tailored to the patient and the disease;
Amendment 673 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recommends formulating comprehensive guidelines to enhance NCD management within primary care settings, with an emphasis on advocating for consistent and efficient treatment approaches;
Amendment 682 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Notes that improving disease management, notably through therapeutic adherence, and reducing complications of NCDs plays a key role in improving health systems’ resilience and preparing for future health crises;
Amendment 688 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Calls on Member States to continue investing in innovation in NCDs care, in order to reduce overall morbidity, mortality and the quality of life of patients; calls on the European Union to support more these investments through EU funding mechanisms, such as the EU4Health and Horizon Europe programmes;
Amendment 692 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Believes that the high interconnection between some NCDs, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, obesity and mental health requires a holistic and integrated approach, complemented by disease specific priorities for action; notes the potential benefits of a comprehensive strategy, taking into account disease progression over the life course; calls on the Commission to develop an NCD prevention and management blueprint, complemented by disease-specific programmes including clear targets, benchmark indicators and a monitoring framework;
Amendment 698 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Calls on the Commission to support Member States in reviewing national models of care with a focus on prevention-oriented primary care systems and the upskilling of primary care professionals, through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, guided by the European Semester process, to reduce inequities across Member States, and improve the resilience of national health systems;
Amendment 714 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes the need to focus on the quality of life of NCD patients whose illnesses cannot be cured but may be stabilised for a number of years; emphasises the importance of specific EU recommendations to improve the quality of life of patients, including by integrating comprehensive supportive and psychological care into care, starting with the diagnosis and continuing over the course of the disease and by granting access to specialised support centres;
Amendment 727 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. WelcomAcknowledges the pharmaceutical package presented by the Commission and calls for the strengthening of the European medicines market to ensure access to medicines and alleviate medicine shortages, reduce barriers to cross-border business, while strengthening incentives for investment in innovation; underlines that data protection and intellectual property rights are crucial to ensure competitiveness in the EU by incentivising innovators to develop new products and further ongoing research effortsequal and affordable access to medicines all across the EU and to alleviate medicine shortages, guarantee access to treatment to EU patients in all member states, reduce barriers to cross-border business, while supporting investment in research and innovation; recalls that the use of public funding must be aligned with the public interest and foresee appropriate returns in terms of fair pricing and marketization of the products in all member states, and also including conditionality such as transparency, traceability, accessibility; underlines the benefits of fair and predictable IP protection system in fostering and advancing medicinal research, production and development;
Amendment 742 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on Member States to identify and remove policy barriers to optimal NCDs care, improving adherence to clinical guidelines and reducing the risk of complications;
Amendment 769 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Commission to strengthen support and investment in the development of, and access to, new innovative medical devices, and to support the digitalisation of national health services; believes that new technologies and digitalisation can lead to new and better treatments formanagement and treatments for NCDs as well as improved quality of life for people living with NCDs;
Amendment 803 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 816 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the Commission to create a European NCD Health Knowledge Centre to improve data collection and research on NCDs; encourages Member States to exchange best practices on prevention, management and care of NCDs in relevant forums; stresses the need for further research in NCD co-morbidities and management; calls on Member States to put in place NCD-specific data registries;
Amendment 823 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Believes that good quality data and evidence are crucial and that correlating health data with social, economic, and environmental data, and strengthening the equity elements of existing health monitoring systems, such as European Health Data Space, will support the development of evidence-based and targeted policies and interventions for improved health equity;
Amendment 832 #
2023/2075(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the Commission Expert Group on Public Health and the sub-group on NCDs; calls on the Commission to establish a European expert network for the prevention and control of NCD -co- morbidities and complications, that includes people with lived experience;
Amendment 2 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/522 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 establishing a Programme for the Union’s action in the field of health (‘EU4Health Programme’) for the period 2021-2027, and repealing Regulation (EU) No 282/2014,
Amendment 3 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/695 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013,
Amendment 4 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 r (new)
Citation 2 r (new)
– having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’),
Amendment 6 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 5 July 2022 on mental health in the digital world of work (2021/2098(INI)),
Amendment 8 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 10 July 2020 on the EU’s public health strategy post-COVID-19 (2020/2691(RSP)),
Amendment 9 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 f (new)
Citation 1 f (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 12 July 2023 on the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned and recommendations for the future (2022/2076(INI))
Amendment 12 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 l (new)
Citation 2 l (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 1 March 2018 on the situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2016 (2017/2125(INI)),
Amendment 13 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 m (new)
Citation 2 m (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2020 on the EU Strategy for Gender Equality (2019/2169(INI)),
Amendment 14 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 n (new)
Citation 2 n (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 14 February 2019 on the rights of intersex people (2018/2878(RSP)),
Amendment 15 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 o (new)
Citation 2 o (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 16 September 2021 with recommendations to the Commission on identifying gender- based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU (2021/2035(INL)),
Amendment 16 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 p (new)
Citation 2 p (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 18 April 2023 on the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality in the light of recent developments in Uganda (2023/2643(RSP)),
Amendment 17 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 q (new)
Citation 2 q (new)
– having regard to its resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency (2019/2930(RSP)),
Amendment 23 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 e (new)
Citation 1 e (new)
– having regard to the DG EPRS briefing of July 2021 entitled ‘Mental health and the pandemic’,
Amendment 25 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 s (new)
Citation 2 s (new)
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 24 October 2019 on the economy of well-being, which call for a comprehensive EU mental health strategy,
Amendment 27 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the communication from the Commission of 30 November 2022, entitled ‘EU Global Health Strategy: Better Health For All in a Changing World’,
Amendment 29 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 e (new)
Citation 2 e (new)
– having regard to the Commission initiative of 22 June 2022, entitled ‘Healthier Together: EU Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Initiative’,
Amendment 30 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 f (new)
Citation 2 f (new)
– having regard to the communication from the Commission of 24 March 2021 entitled ‘EU strategy on the rights of the child’ (COM(2021) 142),
Amendment 31 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 g (new)
Citation 2 g (new)
– having regard to the communication from the Commission of 11 May 2023 entitled ‘A Digital Decade for children and youth: the new European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)’ (COM(2022) 212),
Amendment 32 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 h (new)
Citation 2 h (new)
– having regard to the communication from the Commission of 30 Sep 2023 on achieving the European Education Area by 2025 (COM(2020) 625),
Amendment 34 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 i (new)
Citation 2 i (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 3 February 2021 entitled ‘Europe's Beating Cancer Plan’,
Amendment 35 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 j (new)
Citation 2 j (new)
– having regard to the communication from the Commission of 3 March 2021, entitled ‘Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030’,
Amendment 36 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 k (new)
Citation 2 k (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 12 November 2020 entitled ‘LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020- 2025’,
Amendment 37 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 v (new)
Citation 2 v (new)
– having regard to EU Anti-racism Action Plan 2020-2025,
Amendment 40 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 g (new)
Citation 1 g (new)
– having regard to WHO World Mental Health Day 2023 – ‘Mental health is a universal human right’,
Amendment 41 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 t (new)
Citation 2 t (new)
– having regard to the WHO European framework for action on mental health for 2021-2025;
Amendment 43 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 u (new)
Citation 2 u (new)
– having regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Amendment 45 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 22 November 2018, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2018: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 46 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 c (new)
Citation 2 c (new)
– having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 19 November 2020, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2020: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 47 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 d (new)
Citation 2 d (new)
– having regard to the joint publication from the Commission and OECD of 5 December 2022, entitled ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2022: State of Health in the EU Cycle’,
Amendment 54 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas mental health is an integral part of health, fundamental to the well-being of individuals and societies and a precondition for an inclusive and functional society, which underpins individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in;
Amendment 64 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or risk of self- harm;
Amendment 67 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Amendment 70 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. Whereas mental health conditions are the leading cause of years lived with disability (YLDs) and the fifth leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of all NCDs in the European Union 4a _________________ 4a According to the study Global, regional, and national burden of 12 mental disorders in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Amendment 71 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. Whereas mental health literacy still remains very low when compared to physical health literacy and can negatively impact service seeking behaviour;
Amendment 73 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and further highlighted mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression amongst others, and is additionally aggravated by the current context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the climate crisis, unemployment and rising living costs;
Amendment 74 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B f (new)
Recital B f (new)
Amendment 75 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B g (new)
Recital B g (new)
Bg. Whereas children, adolescents and young adults are increasingly exposed to pressure and high expectations from society and impacted by anxiety stemming from global threats such as the COVID- 19 pandemic, the climate emergency, conflicts uncertainty and other factors;
Amendment 76 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B h (new)
Recital B h (new)
Bh. Whereas the use of social media and digital networks for cyberbullying and exposure to pornography, sexualised and violent imagery and gaming, anonymous trolling, and content featuring diet restrictions and unattainable/unhealthy beauty standards can have negative mental health consequences, especially in children, adolescents and young people;
Amendment 77 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B i (new)
Recital B i (new)
Bi. Whereas the EU Kids Online 2020 survey estimates that 23% of children between the ages of 9 and 16 have been bullied online, and the Joint Research Council found that 49% of children had experienced at least one form of online aggression or bullying;
Amendment 78 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B j (new)
Recital B j (new)
Bj. Whereas digitalisation plays an increasingly significant role in modern society in both personal and professional life and can be leveraged to support scale- up of mental health support and evidence- based interventions, but can impact negatively an individual’s mental health;
Amendment 79 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B k (new)
Recital B k (new)
Bk. Whereas there is a strong link between poor mental health and bullying with harmful additional consequences, resulting in higher stress, anxiety and other negative mental health symptoms in children, adolescents and young people, with damaging consequences in adulthood;
Amendment 80 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B l (new)
Recital B l (new)
Bl. Whereas studies show that 34,6% of all mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 62.5% by age 25;7a _________________ 7a According to the WHO report Integrating psychosocial interventions and support into HIV services for adolescents and young adults
Amendment 81 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B m (new)
Recital B m (new)
Bm. Whereas death by suicide or intentional self harm is the second leading cause of death in adolescents (15- 19 years of age) 8a in Western Europe, particularly in boys and is found to be significantly higher than in adults; _________________ 8a According to the UNICEF report The State of the World's Children 2021 - On My Mind: Promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health, Unicef, 2021
Amendment 82 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B n (new)
Recital B n (new)
Bn. Whereas the annual value of lost mental health, in children and young people is estimated at EUR 50 billion 9a ; _________________ 9a According to the UNICEF Brief On My Mind, The State of the World’s Children 2021: Promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health
Amendment 83 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B o (new)
Recital B o (new)
Bo. Whereas mortality rate from eating disorders is higher than all other mental health conditions, affecting mainly girls and younger women and influencing not only their physical health but also leading to, among others, lower self esteem, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, depression, intentional self harm or suicide;
Amendment 84 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B p (new)
Recital B p (new)
Bp. Whereas the gender pay gap in the EU stands in average at 13% 10a , affecting women more negatively than men and especially single parent households; _________________ 10aAccording to the European Commission’s 2022 Factsheet on the gender pay gap
Amendment 85 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B q (new)
Recital B q (new)
Bq. Whereas one in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence, leading to poorer mental health status, higher stress and mental health conditions;
Amendment 86 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B r (new)
Recital B r (new)
Br. Whereas age-standardised suicide rates in the European region have been decreasing over the years but still make Europe the region with second highest worldwide 11a , with a higher prevalence in men, although research shows that overall mental health conditions are significantly more prevalent in women; _________________ 11aAccording to the WHO report Suicide worldwide in 2019
Amendment 87 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B s (new)
Recital B s (new)
Amendment 88 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B t (new)
Recital B t (new)
Bt. Whereas hate, discrimination and violence of LGBTQIA+ community members is increasing and consequently leading to severe mental health conditions, as well as permanent outcomes such as homicide, death by intentional self-harm or suicide and resulting in collective distress amongst the community;
Amendment 89 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B u (new)
Recital B u (new)
Bu. Whereas interventions claiming to be conversion ‘therapies’ of an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression are pseudoscience and are major contributors to stigmatisation and poor mental health;
Amendment 90 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B v (new)
Recital B v (new)
Bv. Whereas communicable diseases (CDs) such as HIV, viral Hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections and others are often cause of stigmatisation and mental health impairment for individuals;
Amendment 91 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B w (new)
Recital B w (new)
Bw. Whereas human trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU is a gender- specific phenomenon predominantly impacting women 14a _________________ 14a According to the European Parliamentary Research Service policy briefing The differing EU Member States’ regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women’s rights
Amendment 92 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B x (new)
Recital B x (new)
Bx. Whereas victims of violence, migrants, asylum seekers and refugees face adverse situations that contribute to trauma and mental ill-health;
Amendment 103 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. Whereas job insecurity, temporary employment and inadequate working conditions are associated with poor mental health and unemployment, as are absenteeism and presenteeism;
Amendment 109 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. Whereas people with mental health conditions are often less likely to be employed and mental health problems in early childhood and adolescence increase the risk of poor academic performance and job opportunities later in life;
Amendment 114 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. Whereas poverty is often linked to inadequate living conditions and may induce a scarcity mind-set, characterised by a belief that one has limited resources or is unable to provide for themselves or others, leading to intense feelings of anxiety. aggravating the poverty cycle and increasing the risk of mental ill-health;
Amendment 119 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C d (new)
Recital C d (new)
Cd. Whereas non communicable diseases (NCDs) can co-occur with associated chronic physical conditions and significantly impact patients’ mental health;
Amendment 122 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C e (new)
Recital C e (new)
Ce. Whereas people living with a rare disease are more likely to experience symptoms of a mental health condition (such as low mood, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and may also at times lead to suicidal thoughts or intention), than the general population;
Amendment 124 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C f (new)
Recital C f (new)
Amendment 126 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C g (new)
Recital C g (new)
Cg. Whereas both licit and illicit substances (alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco, and other substances) and behaviours (gambling, overeating, television compulsion, and internet addiction, among others) can lead to behavioural addictions or substance related disorders which are highly correlated with other mental health conditions;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C h (new)
Recital C h (new)
Ch. Whereas loneliness and social isolation in older adults are associated with dementia and adverse physical and mental health outcomes, including substance related disorders, suicidality, poor lifestyle habits, major depression and anxiety;
Amendment 131 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C i (new)
Recital C i (new)
Ci. Whereas an institution is a care setting that tends to displays any of the following characteristics: residents are isolated from the broader community and/or compelled to live together; residents do not have sufficient control over their lives and over decisions which affect them; the requirements of the organisation itself tend to take precedence over the residents’ individual needs;
Amendment 132 #
2023/2074(INI)
Cj. Whereas in many Member States, the availability of mental health care and support is inadequate or scarce, leading to long waiting lists, poor resources and out- of-pocket payments, creating further socio-economic discrimination and inequities;
Amendment 134 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C k (new)
Recital C k (new)
Amendment 135 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C l (new)
Recital C l (new)
Cl. Whereas mental ill-health also has enormous economic consequences (over 4% of GDP in the EU), originating from productivity losses, as well as other indirect costs that often outweigh direct costs such as healthcare expenditure 17a ; _________________ 17a According to the 2018 OECD report ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2018 State of Health in the EU Cycle’, the total cost related to mental health in Europe exceeded 600 billion euro, accounting for 4% of the EU's total GDP
Amendment 136 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C m (new)
Recital C m (new)
Cm. Whereas there is increasing evidence that promotion and prevention can be cost-effective and cost-efficient;
Amendment 137 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C n (new)
Recital C n (new)
Cn. Whereas out-of-pocket expenses on healthcare services pose a financial barrier for people with health conditions and Universal Coverage Healthcare mitigates economic constraints for prevention, diagnosis, support and rehabilitation;
Amendment 138 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C o (new)
Recital C o (new)
Co. Whereas social prescribing is a holistic approach to health care, which promotes community-based integrated care and helps to demedicalize health service provision and usually includes services providing support in mental health, social inclusion, and financial and housing advice, as well activities promoting physical activity and creative self-expression;
Amendment 140 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C q (new)
Recital C q (new)
Cq. whereas mental health conditions are the leading cause of years of healthy life lost due to disability in the European Union and that people who are diagnosed with severe mental health conditions are more likely to die prematurely;
Amendment 142 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C p (new)
Recital C p (new)
Amendment 143 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1 Calls for the EU and the Member States to adhere to a proportionate universalism approach, providing good mental health for all with a targeted extra support to those who may need it at a given time in their lives;
Amendment 144 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a Recognizes the importance of protective mental health factors including access to affordable healthy food and housing, a sufficient income, a healthy environment, access to safe public spaces including green spaces as well as physical, movement, play and cultural activities, inter alia cultural institutions, youth organisations and sports clubs;
Amendment 150 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that, any person at any point in their life, any person can become more susceptible to poorer mental health and thus become part of a vulnerable group in society; stresses that addressing mental health conditions requires a thorough understand and can belong to multiple vulnerable groups at once, stressing of the different determinants of mental health and that an intersectional approach is necessary to prevent and mitigate the impacts on individuals, communities and societiesimportance of an intersectional approach;
Amendment 156 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of protecting children, adolescents and young adults’ mental health, particularly in the school and family environment, as this largely determines their personal development in adulthood; Underlines the important role of education in preventing bullying and cyberbullying in school to prevent problems in the health and well- being of students;
Amendment 161 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the beneficial impact of physical activity, movement and play as drivers of positive mental health, especially in children, adolescents and young adults;
Amendment 163 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Recommends the strengthening of child protection services, thereby aiming to prevent mental health conditions and suicide;
Amendment 165 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Calls on the Commission to investigate further regulation and to complement the existing legal framework in order to draft policies at EU level in favour of the protection of children, adolescents and young adults;
Amendment 166 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Amendment 169 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1f. Calls on the Commission to assist the Member States with the implementation of the Better Internet for Kids strategy and the protection of children in the digital world;
Amendment 170 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1g. Encourages a life-course approach to mental health where there is greater investment in services for all stages of life and age-friendly environments, and highlights the importance of an EU strategy to address the demographic changes of the population;
Amendment 172 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1h. Highlights the greater vulnerability and mental ill-health of women, characterised by intersectional risk factors and additional roles such as mothers (where they are at risk of postpartum depression and burnout), as partners (where they risk intimate partners violence and increased domestic violence) or as carers to sick relatives (where added stress and burnout is common);
Amendment 174 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1i. Notes with concern that six EU Member States (Bulgaria, Czechia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia) have not yet ratified the Istanbul Convention “Action against violence against women and domestic violence”;
Amendment 177 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 j (new)
Paragraph 1 j (new)
1j. Considers that the gender pay gap still plays a significant role in women’s ability to prioritise their own mental health and promote well-being; calls on the Member States to swiftly implement the equal pay for equal work directive 18a; _________________ 18a Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms
Amendment 178 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 k (new)
Paragraph 1 k (new)
1k. Condemns female genital mutilation practices that can result in psychological trauma, anxiety, somatization, depression, post-traumatic stress and other mood disorders;
Amendment 179 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 l (new)
Paragraph 1 l (new)
1l. Considers that violence, stress and toxic environments (including multidimensional masculine role behaviour and toxic masculinity) are often correlated with mental ill-health and aversion to seek help for mental health conditions;
Amendment 180 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 m (new)
Paragraph 1 m (new)
1m. Stresses the importance of the ongoing implementation of the Union of Equality: LGBTQ Equality Strategy 2020- 2025 by the European Commission;
Amendment 181 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 n (new)
Paragraph 1 n (new)
1n. Condemns the criminalisation of homosexuality and the implementation of LGBTQIA+ free zones, increasing mental ill-health in this vulnerable population;
Amendment 182 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 o (new)
Paragraph 1 o (new)
1o. Condemns LGBTQIA+ conversion ‘therapies’ and calls for a ban of such practices in all Member States as they pose as a threat to mental health and are a human rights violation;
Amendment 183 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 p (new)
Paragraph 1 p (new)
1p. Calls on the Union and the Member States to tackle hate speech online particularly directed at ethnic minorities and racially discriminated persons, LGBTQIA+ community and other vulnerable groups;
Amendment 184 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 q (new)
Paragraph 1 q (new)
1q. Calls on the Union and the Member States for the Legal Gender Recognition in a non-discriminatory and accessible manner;
Amendment 185 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 r (new)
Paragraph 1 r (new)
Amendment 186 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 s (new)
Paragraph 1 s (new)
1s. Condemns HIV criminalization and discrimination in the European Union and urges Member States to end such practices without further delay, including those that hinder accessibility to health services;
Amendment 187 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 t (new)
Paragraph 1 t (new)
1t. Calls on Member States to criminalise buyers of victims of sex trafficking and the European Commission to address the root causes of prostitution of victims of sex trafficking by supporting Member States in the fight against poverty, social exclusion and discrimination;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 u (new)
Paragraph 1 u (new)
1u. Is deeply concerned about the lack of action in European Union’s policies regarding migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities protection, rights and their effective implementation, which has a negative impact on these population’s mental health;
Amendment 189 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 v (new)
Paragraph 1 v (new)
1v. Considers that migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and ethnic minorities face structural and multi-faceted discrimination, segregation and marginalisation, including structural, institutional and interpersonal racism and xenophobia and should be protected by/via specific legal instruments to safeguard their physical well-being and mental health;
Amendment 190 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 w (new)
Paragraph 1 w (new)
1w. Considers that essential service workers, education, health, security and shift workers, are subject to a high stress burden and disproportionate suicide rates; believes that this issue should be addressed through targeted policies and interventions for prevention and promotion of mental health and well- being;
Amendment 191 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 x (new)
Paragraph 1 x (new)
1x. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to recognise and address the impact of chronic NCDs in all mental health and suicide prevention policies and programmes;
Amendment 192 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 y (new)
Paragraph 1 y (new)
1y. Calls for MHiAP approach in European Union’s policies to prevent substance related disorders, isolation, self-harm or suicide;
Amendment 193 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 z (new)
Paragraph 1 z (new)
1z. Notes with concern that the elderly are increasingly isolated and stigmatised, which can lead to abuse, neglect and difficulties in coping with depression and other disorders;
Amendment 194 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 aa (new)
Paragraph 1 aa (new)
1aa. Acknowledges the increasing incidence of dementia and the negative mental health consequences associated with it (including on informal caregivers) as well as its array of modifiable risk factors and preventative nature;
Amendment 195 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 ab (new)
Paragraph 1 ab (new)
1ab. Calls on the Commission and Member States to, together with relevant international organisations implement the endorsed Global Dementia Action Plan in at the national and regional levels and develop national dementia plans in order to expand early diagnosis, support and care for adults with dementia;
Amendment 196 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 222 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 244 #
Amendment 246 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers mMental hHealth iInformation sSystems to be an important tool to collect data and measure the cost- effectiveness of mental health interventions, and calls for them to be systematically improved and updatedir systematic improvement and update; Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the development of a country specific situation analysis tool to collect mental health data for sharing and identifying gaps in service availability, accessibility, quality and workforce;
Amendment 250 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Recommends that mental health data monitoring is carried out using evidence-based tools and validated indicators for mental health, with specific indicators for child, adolescent and young adult mental health and wellbeing adapted across settings;
Amendment 254 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Suggests that Member States use the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to measure outcome; Stresses that indicators should strive to complement diagnostic criteria with people's actual experiences to reflect the social determinants of mental health and human rights of people with psychosocial disabilities;
Amendment 256 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Suggests that Member States make use of mental health service level indicators to identify gaps in quality of care, and increase support for measures to improve quality of care such as incentive based financing models;
Amendment 257 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls on the Union institutions and Member States to further negotiate and agree on a European Health Data Space capable of delivering insightful, disaggregated and quality data for the understanding of mental health determinants, conditions, care and support, interventions and effective public policies;
Amendment 267 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that the language used to address people with mental health issues can be stigmatising and therefore terms such as “mental illness” should be largely avoided and replaced with a person- centred, inclusive, non-stigmatising, strengths-based and recovery focused language reflecting the variety of mental health experiences; Calls on the Commission for the creation of a mental health taxonomy guideline to avoid the use of negative connotations within policy documents, harmonise use of mental health lexicon across Europe and to contribute to mental health literacy in the general population;
Amendment 268 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Highlights that the link between mental health conditions and marginalising socio-economic factors can further aggravate discrimination and stigma;
Amendment 276 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes the importance of people with lived experience as agents of change to improve public awareness of mental health and non-discrimination acceptance of people with mental health issues, calling for facilitating direct social contact with decision makers and communities as an effective approach to challenge stigma; Emphasises the role of people with lived experience, carers and families in any stigma reduction initiatives/activities;
Amendment 278 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recognises that the workplace challenges faced by many people with mental health conditions result in high rates of workplace exclusion; Calls on the Commission to propose measures which allow the Member States to support the access and return to work of people with mental health conditions, including more flexible work practices;
Amendment 280 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Recommends that the media adapt their practices to adhere to responsible reporting of suicide, to take caution with addressing the concept of self-care so as to not place the responsibility on the individuals; calls on the Member States to strictly monitor the adherence of the legal limits of alcohol advertising in order to reduce alcohol use;
Amendment 281 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Is deeply concerned about the current media coverage of body size and image, often portraying toxic and unrealistic body standards, as well as the impact of fashion industry on mental health, especially on women;
Amendment 282 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Stresses the role of communities, public figures, politicians, public institutions, governments and individuals to fight the stigma of mental health conditions by discussing them publicly without prejudice or biases;
Amendment 283 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Calls on the EU and Member States to invest in mental health literacy and include mental health in school curricula and the curricula of teaching staff, given the increased influence that the school system can have on destigmatizing mental health in children and adolescents;
Amendment 289 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and the Member States to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in a coordinated and timely manner, through a mental-health- in-all-policiesMHiAP approach;
Amendment 307 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is deeply concerned by the poorlack of availability of mental health care services in the Member States, as exemplified by thewith currently alarmingly long waiting lists for appointments with psychiatrists and psychologists and the limited options fora gap in therapeutic treatment, as well as for in- and outpatient clinic treatment; considers that the shortage in staff in this specific sector and the lack of funding aggravate the issue;
Amendment 315 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Laments that provision of mental healthcare is in part undertaken by the private (where services are not affordable to all) and the NGO sector (which is often underfunded and lacking in resources), that might also have long waiting lists and limited accessibility;
Amendment 320 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Highlights the importance of timely access to services for children and adolescents, which, if postponed, could result in delayed treatment during a vulnerable period of psychosocial development; Stresses that the complex transition of patients from child and adolescent mental health services to adult services could be negative for this vulnerable population and the importance of continuity of care in this critical transition period in life;
Amendment 325 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Amendment 332 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights that the lack of funding and the shortage in mental health workforce due to training, retention, workplace migration, brain drain, burnout, unemployment, retirement and other events impacting the work - life - cycle aggravates accessibility to mental health services;
Amendment 335 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Highlights the importance of mental health service mapping and calls on the Member States to apply service mapping in the organisation of their national health systems;
Amendment 339 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Recommends that Member States ensure availability of low threshold access interventions (social care), care pathways and high quality accessible psychological first aid;
Amendment 342 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Calls on the Member States to strengthen Psychological, Psychiatric and Social Security services and the cooperation among these services, as well as promote consistent capacity building and training opportunities for staff in their national health systems; Suggests that cross-speciality training for all professionals is explored in order to better understand the relationship between physical and mental health;
Amendment 345 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Notes that integrated and multi- sectoral mental health services in collaboration with educational, judicial, healthcare, and social security systems are highly valuable both for citizens, governments and society in general;
Amendment 346 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Calls on the Member States to develop mental health literacy programmes, to enable citizens to recognise mental health conditions and to seek available professional help when in need;
Amendment 347 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 g (new)
Paragraph 9 g (new)
9g. Underlines the importance of mental health care being truly accessible for all, taking into account the specific needs of certain societal groups, such as people with disabilities, children and the elderly;
Amendment 361 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Highlights the importance of providing early access to care for people with a high risk of developing or associated with chronic conditions, in order to prevent mental health conditions in this vulnerable population;
Amendment 364 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Notes that evidence-based digital tools for mental health screening and early treatment can be of use where services are insufficient, but should be employed with care and appropriate regulation and cannot replace in-person services
Amendment 368 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Recalls the need for prevention at an early age via the education system, which can include mental health training and guidelines for teachers, adequate access to psychology services in schools and higher education and investment in art and play in schools;
Amendment 369 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Notes that there is a overuse of screening tools in some contexts such as in school settings, which at the expense of intervention uses up limited resources and creates further demands that cannot be satisfied 21a; _________________ 21a According to WHO report First meeting of the pan-European Mental Health Coalition: from debate to action
Amendment 370 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Recognizes the potential of evidence-based parenting programmes (especially for new parents) which can help to promote responsive caregiving and child development, foster positive child- caregiver relationships, and support parent and caregiver mental health, all of which are determinants for positive mental health throughout the life course;
Amendment 371 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Stresses the importance of the primary healthcare services on screening for mental health conditions and ensuring mental health early intervention, referring to specialised and multidisciplinary care and accompanying people with mental health conditions throughout their lifetime;
Amendment 372 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 g (new)
Paragraph 11 g (new)
11g. Calls on the Commission to propose wellbeing and good mental health and workplace related practices and minimum standards, in order to prevent mental ill-health consequences such as job burnout, bore-out syndrome, stress, harassment, violence, stigma, discrimination and limited possibilities for growth or promotion, as well as health literacy at work so that people seek proper mental health services when needed;
Amendment 373 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 h (new)
Paragraph 11 h (new)
11h. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase funding for training, capacity building and implementation of programmes focusing on the health workforce in order to better recognise early signs of concern and detection of mental health difficulties;
Amendment 374 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 i (new)
Paragraph 11 i (new)
11i. Calls on the Commission to promote the sharing of best practices on early diagnosis and referral from educational, judicial, healthcare and social security systems to mental health services with the Member States;
Amendment 376 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 k (new)
Paragraph 11 k (new)
11k. Urges the Commission to support suicide prevention hotlines through finance, capacity building and exchange of best practices and considers that follow-up contact with those who have attempted suicide is part of the referral and support;
Amendment 377 #
2023/2074(INI)
11a. Considers it necessary that policies impacting, involving or regarding mental health are multidimensional and person- centred, recognizing diversity, cultural sensitivity and multiple intersectional needs;
Amendment 380 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Advocates for a meaningful cooperation with civil society and the communities they represent, experts and particularly persons with lived experience; Suggests that people with lived experience are included and integrated into all stages of policy-making working alongside decision-makers and key stakeholders in a non-tokenistic manner;
Amendment 381 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Considers that diagnostic tools should aim to be validated and sensitive to the population they are used on and culturally adapted to suit their customs and traditions;
Amendment 382 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Notes that the institutionalisation of individuals with mental health conditions has evolved from the traditional “asylums”; Reinforces that modern institutions, although improved, share the same characteristics as prisons with violations of human rights, deprivation of agency and aggravation of stigma, proportioning worsened mental health outcomes; Invites Member States to embrace the shift towards deinstitutionalization of people with mental health conditions, ensuring alternatives to psychiatric institutions are developed and equipped to receive institutionalised patients; Reinforces that psychiatric inpatient and outpatient services should comply with human rights regulations, recognizing the benefit these services can offer;
Amendment 383 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Cautions against the phenomenon of transinstitutionalization, where patients are transferred to institutions such as residential homes, forensic hospitals and prisons following closure of traditional psychiatric institutions;
Amendment 384 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 f (new)
Paragraph 11 f (new)
11f. Urges Member States to rethink the organisation of national health services and adapt the approach on mental health in line with the strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 22a, by building and supporting community- based networks of interconnected services covering a broad spectrum of care within and beyond the health sector, and moving away from custodial care in psychiatric hospitals; _________________ 22a Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Union of Equality: Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
Amendment 402 #
Amendment 403 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities have the right to receive evidence-based treatment and support tailored to their needs;
Amendment 404 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 416 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Acknowledges that social prescribing is a useful, practical, holistic and effective approach that can be integrated into the primary care setting within a national health service, as pointed out by the WHO in its toolkit on how to implement social prescribing3 3 ; Notes that social prescribing should be considered alongside strategies for improving access to evidence-based psychological and pharmacological interventions, as well as identification and assessment of mental health conditions; _________________ 3 https://apps.who.int/iris/rest/bitstreams/142 4690/retrieve.
Amendment 421 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recommends the use of task- sharing and task-shifting initiatives such as the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) to equip non- specialised health service providers with the tools to support people with mental health conditions, particularly in outermost, rural and regions of difficult access;
Amendment 423 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Underlines the importance of promoting evidence-based treatment and abolishing misinformation amidst the flourishing “well-being industry” that can risk harming mental health, delaying or preventing treatment, and encouraging erroneous spread of information;
Amendment 425 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Amendment 435 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Member States to improve access to treatment and support for mental health conditions by implementing multidisciplinary care;
Amendment 438 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 10
Subheading 10
Amendment 439 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Acknowledges that people with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities have the right to lead full and meaningful lives integrated in their communities and in society;
Amendment 444 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the Member States to ensure that people on medical leave because of mental health conditions do not face discrimination; urges the Member States to implement national plans that promote the integration of people with mental health conditions into the labour market, in order to reduce inequities and tackle social determinantsRecalls that most people living with mental health conditions are nonetheless actively participating in society and the labour market, although employability is much lower within this population; Urges Member States to ensure that people on medical leave due to mental health conditions do not face discrimination;
Amendment 449 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Member States to encourage the integration of people with severe mental health conditions in their communities and in the labour market;
Amendment 451 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Urges Member States to implement national plans that promote integration of people with mental health conditions in the labour market to reduce inequities and tackle social determinants;
Amendment 455 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Calls on the Member States to implement national programmes with a mental health in all policies (MHiAP) approach to prevent work-related mental health conditions (such as burnout, presenteeism, absenteeism and unemployment, and others);
Amendment 456 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Insists that Member States implement policies structurally supporting people with mental health conditions in their daily lives, especially workers, children, adolescents and young adults, parents as well as the elderly;
Amendment 465 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Emphasises the front and centre role that the EU can assume in incentivising mental health research, both as funder and as a global political actor;
Amendment 469 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Encourages multidisciplinary studies that bridge the gap between health, social and economic knowledge and demonstrates the links between intervention actions in non-health policies and population mental health;
Amendment 470 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Welcomes the support and stimulation of implementation and growth of social innovation and entrepreneurship programs addressing mental health in the wider population;
Amendment 471 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Invites the Commission to incentivise the development and successful introduction of technological, pharmaceutical and behavioural interventions;
Amendment 472 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 e (new)
Paragraph 17 e (new)
17e. Recommends enhancing investigation into innovative treatment options, namely the use of psychedelic assisted therapies for mental health conditions;
Amendment 479 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls for the strengthening of transnational partnerships and collaborating networks of organisations and individuals, for the better sharing of experiences, services and practices;
Amendment 480 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18a. Calls for the EU to leverage its role in the global context as leader in mental health prevention, resilience building and care;
Amendment 481 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Stresses that European foreign policy impacts local populations and that mental health initiatives should be part of foreign policy actions;
Amendment 482 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Welcomes the United Nations (UN) call for the development of effective programmes to promote mental health and psychosocial support for persons living with a rare disease; Recommends further integration of mental health concerns in other programs recommended by the UN such as HIV, NCDs and dementia, among others;
Amendment 483 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Amendment 484 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Stresses that certain regions more vulnerable to healthcare disruptions, such as outermost regions need adequate policies;
Amendment 485 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 f (new)
Paragraph 18 f (new)
18f. Highlights that a mental health workforce is as essential as are all other aid-resources in natural, climate, humanitarian, geopolitical and conflict related disasters and thus shall be an integral part of first aiders in European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations; recommends that Psychological First Aid training is included in the first aid courses for staff and volunteers working in these operations;
Amendment 486 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 g (new)
Paragraph 18 g (new)
18g. Urges the Union and Member States to take urgent climate action in order to mitigate direct and indirect costs of climate change in health, particularly mental health;
Amendment 490 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls forUrges the EU and the Member States to urgently develop psychosocial mental health support structures aimddressed specifically ato victims of natural, climate, humanitarian, geopolitical and, conflict- related disasters, asylum seekers and migrants from all backgroundfronts;
Amendment 491 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Invites the Commission and the Member States to integrate mental health and psychosocial support structures into emergency planning programmes in all stages (preparedness, response and recovery) to effectively cope with threats to the EU;
Amendment 494 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to designate one of the coming years as the European Year for Mental Health, in order to raise awareness, inform, and educate citizens and policy makers in the subject of mental health;
Amendment 496 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Highlights that the EU can and should claim a global role in shaping improvement of promotion, prevention, care and support of mental health conditions;
Amendment 497 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Celebrates the comprehensive approach to mental health divulged by the Commission as an initial step to tackling and preventing mental health conditions at the European level; Notes that the communication of the Commission highlights several flagship initiatives that indirectly contribute to improving mental health; Invites the Commission to allocate direct funding and resources towards strengthening mental health in the EU; Invites the Commission to further develop its Mental Health Strategy and draw up concrete targets and goals for the future, including more in-depth initiatives, from a bottom-up perspective;
Amendment 509 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to introduce a mental health impact assessment tool to evaluate the effect of different EU actions, policies and funding programmes on mental health;
Amendment 520 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Considers that the current funding is not proportionate to the scale of the challenge and that mental health must be further addressed in future financial programmes such as the EU4Health programme 2028-2034 and Horizon Europe;
Amendment 523 #
2023/2074(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Considers that the EU lacks a direct fund for mental health research and innovation and invites; calls on the Commission to create a mMission on mMental hHealth underfrom the Horizon Europe programme and the future programme in the 2028-2035 mMultiannual fFinancial fFramework 2028-2035;
Amendment 15 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Coach vehicles used for the carriage of passengers on regular services where the route covered by the service does not exceed 50 kilometres, should be exempted by the scope of the regulation;
Amendment 17 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) More flexible rules in the scheduling of the breaks and rest periods of drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should in no way jeopardise the safety of drivers, road safety, increase the level of fatigue of drivers or lead to a deterioration in working conditions. Such flexibility should therefore not alter the current rules on the total minimum breaks, on maximum driving periods per day and per week and, on the maximum fortnightly driving time and on maximum working time.
Amendment 19 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) More flexibility in the scheduling of breaks for drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should not prevent those drivers fromcause in any way more fatigue or stress for drivers and should ensure they takinge breaks of the minimum duration necessary to enable them to rest properlyget proper and sufficient rests. Therefore, it is appropriate to set a minimum duration for each break. Therefore, d, which should not prevent drivers from having longer breaks than the minimum required duration. Drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services should be allowed to decide to split their obligatory break into three separate breaks of at least 1520 minutes each, in addition to the other possibility of splitting a break.
Amendment 27 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) To ensure that greater flexibility in the scheduling of rest periods of drivers engaged in occasional road passenger transport services is not abused, it is essential to clearly delimit the scope of such flexibility and also to provide for appropriate checks by the competent national authorities as well as the European Labour Authority (ELA). Drivers should therefore be able to postpone the start of their daily rest periods for a maximum period of 1 or 2 hours, in cases where the driving period for that day has not exceeded 5 or 7 hours respectively, and should postpone the start only when carrying out journeys of 8 days or longer. Such flexibility should not jeopardise road safety and should be further limited to only one of each derogation during the period of the tour. It should be also possible to counter check such circumstances with a printout from the recording equipment or the duty roster, in addition to the tachograph recordsWith a view to effective and efficient enforcement and in order to counter check such circumstances, a digital journey form should be electronically registered prior to the start of the journey in addition to the tachograph records and the printout from the recording equipment or the duty roster.
Amendment 31 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Limiting the possibility to postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods exclusively to occasional international passenger services has a negative impact in terms of equal treatment and undistorted and fair competition between operators, especially small and medium enterprises. Occasional national passenger services might as well provide their services under the same conditions as occasional international passenger services in terms of the distance travelled or the duration or services rendered to passengers. Occasional national passenger services should therefore also benefit from such possibility.
Amendment 32 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to ensure effective and efficient enforcement, improved control measures and requirements should be established taking full advantage of digital tools. To allow for checks on the derogation to postpone the daily rest period and the possibility to postpone the weekly rest period for up to 12 consecutive 24 hour periods, a digital journey form should be electronically registered prior to the start of the journey in addition to the tachograph records and the printout from the recording equipment or the duty roster. The digital forms should be accessible in real time during road side checks and be solely used for controls of compliance and enforcement. For this purpose the Commission should develop a multilingual interface on the basis of the IMI system to allow operators to upload their digital journey forms.
Amendment 34 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Social partners at Union and national level can play an essential role in improving the enforcement of existing regulations on driving and working time of road transport workers, including drivers of occasional road passenger services. Therefore, they should be invited to undertake joint actions, develop guidelines and issue recommendations in this regard.
Amendment 35 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 c (new)
Recital 10 c (new)
(10c) To guarantee efficient and high- quality occasional passenger transport services and improve working and driving conditions for drivers, the Commission should carry out an assessment report two years after the adoption of these new rules in order to study their social impacts as well as to evaluate the application of enforcement rules. When relevant, the Commission should consider proposing new measures.
Amendment 51 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 1 – point b
Amendment 70 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 a – subparagraph 2
Amendment 78 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 80 #
2023/0155(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation 2006/561/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)
(aa) a digital journey form with the required information set out in the Regulation (EC) 1073/2009 has been electronically registered prior to the start of the journey.
Amendment 182 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Advanced therapy medicinal products that are prepared on a non-routine basis according to specific quality standards, and used within the same Member State in a hospital under the exclusive professional responsibility of a medical practitioner, in order to comply with an individual medical prescription for a custom-made product for an individual patient, should be excluded from the general scope of this Directive whilst at the same time ensuring that relevant Union rules related to quality and safety are not undermined (‘hospital exemption’)(‘hospital exemption’). This should remain incidental and exceptional to meet the special needs of an individual patient and under conditions that avoid that the marketing authorisation system and relevant Union rules related to quality and safety are not undermined (‘hospital exemption’). The marketing authorisation system also relies on the outcomes of clinical trials and provides the best guarantee for demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the products. In that light, it is important to avoid that hospital exemption may result in a shortage of patients for clinical trials or that it would undermine the predictability of securing a marketing authorisation for ATMPs. Experience has shown that there are great differences in the application of hospital exemption among Member States. To improve the application of hospital exemption this Directive introduces measures for collection, reporting of data as well as review of these data yearly by the competent authorities and their publication by the Agency in a repository. Furthermore, the Agency should provide a report on the implementation of hospital exemption on the basis of contributions from Member States in order to examine whether an adapted framework should be established for certain less complex ATMPs that have been developed and used under the hospital exemptionhelp a general monitoring of the quality, safety and efficacy of the products used. When an authorisation for the manufacturing and use of an ATMP under hospital exemption is revoked because of safety concerns, the relevant competent authorities shall inform the competent authorities of other Member States.
Amendment 187 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) The Agency should also establish support programmes to help guiding academic and other not-for-profit entities through the centralised marketing authorisation procedure. This could build on the EMA pilot program for enhanced support to academic and non-profit developers of advanced therapy medicinal products, started in September 2022 and take into account experience with hospital exemption uses.
Amendment 265 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58 a (new)
Recital 58 a (new)
(58 a) Small patient populations, especially paediatric or rare disease ones, are often the most disadvantaged when it comes to access to medicines. In this regard, Directive 2011/24/EU should be considered as an alternative pathway of making available medicinal products to patients, who need paediatric, orphan medicinal products or advanced therapy medicinal products. The medicines can be administered via a center of excellence, early access or compassionate use programs, or other cross-border healthcare services.
Amendment 326 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 70
Recital 70
(70) Marketing authorisation applications for medicinal products in the Union should include an Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) and risk mitigation measures. If the applicant fails to submit a complete or sufficiently substantiated environmental risk assessment or they do not propose risk mitigation measures to sufficiently address the risks identified in the environmental risk assessment, the marketing authorisation holder should be refusedsubject to proportionate measures to establish compliance. The ERA should be updated when new data or knowledge about relevant risks become available.
Amendment 347 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 93
Recital 93
(93) To optimise the use of resources for both applicants for marketing authorisation and competent authorities and avoid duplication of assessment of chemical active substances of medicinal products, marketing authorisation applicants should be able to rely on an active substance master file certificate or a monograph of the European Pharmacopeia, instead of submitting the relevant data as required in accordance with Annex II. An active substance master file certificate may be granted by the Agency when the relevant data on the active substance concerned is not already covered by a monograph of the European Pharmacopeia or by another active substance master file certificate. The Commission should be empowered to establish the procedure for the single assessment of an active substance master file. To further optimise the use of resources, the Commission should be empowered to allow use a certification scheme also for additional quality master files i.e. for active substances other than chemical active substances, or for other substances present or used in the manufacture of a medicinal product, required in accordance with Annex II, e.g. in case of novel excipients, adjuvants, raw materials, viral vectors and other starting materials, growth media, radiopharmaceutical precursors and active substance intermediates, when the intermediate is a chemical active substance by itself or used in conjugation with a biological substance.
Amendment 358 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 123
Recital 123
(123) Certain Member States impose on wholesalers who supply medicinal products to pharmacists and on persons authorised to supply medicinal products to the public certain public service obligations. Those Member States should be able to continue to impose those obligations on wholesalers established within their territory. They should also be able to impose them on wholesalers in other Member States on condition that they do not impose any obligation more stringent than those that they impose on their own wholesalers and provided that such obligations may be regarded as warranted on grounds of public health protection and are proportionate in relation to the objective of such protection. Proportionate restrictions should also be placed on wholesalers to ensure that products made available on one market are not placed on another market if it would create or exacerbate a shortage for patients.
Amendment 373 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 131
Recital 131
(131) To ensure a high level of transparency of public support to the research and development of medicinal products, the reporting of public contribution for the development of a particular medicinal product should be a requirement for all medicines. Given however the practical difficulty to identify how indirect public funding instruments, such as tax advantages, have supported a particular product, the reporting obligation should only concern the direct public financial support, such as direct grants or contracts. Therefore, the provisions of this Directive ensure, without prejudice to the rules on the protection of confidential and personal data, transparency regarding any direct financial support received from any EU public authority or EU public body to carry out any activities for the research and development of medicinal products.
Amendment 401 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 6
Article 1 – paragraph 6
6. Medicinal products referred to in paragraph 5, point (a), may be prepared in duly justified cases in advance by a pharmacy serving a hospital, on the basis of the estimated medical prescriptions within that hospital for the following seven days.
Amendment 414 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 1(1), only this Article shall apply to advanced therapy medicinal products prepared on a non-routine basis in accordance with the requirements set in paragraph 3 and used within the same Member State in a hospital under the exclusive professional responsibility of a medical practitioner, in order to comply with an individual medical prescription for a custom-made product for an individual patient (‘advanced therapy medicinal products prepared under hospital exemption’). Such use shall not be made in any one of the following situations: (a) there is a similar advanced therapy medicinal product that is covered by a marketing authorisation granted under [revised Regulation (EC) No 726/2004] and the use in the individual patient is not excluded by the terms of the summary of product characteristics of that product or ; (b) the individual patient is eligible for enrolment in an ongoing clinical trial or compassionate use programme for a similar advanced therapy medicinal product.
Amendment 422 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. For the purpose of this Article, ‘non-routine basis’ means an advanced therapy medicinal product prepared under hospital exemption on an exceptional basis to meet the special needs of an individual patient, where there is neither a centrally authorised medicinal product available, nor an ongoing relevant clinical trial or compassionate use programme for the same indication with an advanced therapy medicinal product for which the patient is eligible. Standardised or repetitive processes, as well as major production planning in advance, which can be considered industrial and beyond what is needed to address the immediate clinical needs of individual patients, will be the indications that an activity occurs on a routine basis. The European Medicines Agency will be the deciding body to establish whether a process is on a routine or non-routine basis, and will do so in close consultation with the competent Member State authority and stakeholders, including representatives of hospital exemption approval holders, industry, and patients.
Amendment 424 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The manufacturing of an advanced therapy medicinal product prepared under hospital exemption shall require an approval by the competent authority of the Member State (‘hospital exemption approval’). Member States shall notifyprovide a copy of any such approval, as well as subsequent changes, to the Agency. The application for a hospital exemption approval shall be submitted to the competent authority of the Member State where the hospital is located. An approval shall be subject to re-evaluation every year, taking into account the data submitted in accordance with paragraph 4, the completeness and reliability of these data, and other relevant information. An approval shall not be maintained when the conditions under paragraph 1 are not fulfilled any more.
Amendment 439 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that data on the use, safety and the efficacy of advanced therapy medicinal products prepared under hospital exemption is collected and reported by the hospital exemption approval holder to the competent authority of the Member State at least annually. The data will include the results of patient follow-up for a sufficient period of time after the administration of the product. The competent authority of the Member State shall review such data and shall verify the compliance of advanced therapy medicinal products prepared under hospital exemption with the requirements referred to in paragraph 3.
Amendment 463 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the modalities for the exchange of knowledge between hospital exemption approval holders and holders of, or applicants for, marketing authorisations for advanced therapy medicinal products within the same Member State or different Member States;
Amendment 473 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. In order to inform patients, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, the EMA shall make the hospital exemption approvals, the repository mentioned in paragraph 6 and the reports mentioned in paragraph 8 publicly available, after deletion of personal data and commercially confidential information.
Amendment 475 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
A Member State may, in order to fulfil special needs, exclude from the scope of this Directive medicinal products supplied in response to a bona fide unsolicited order, including those prepared in accordance with the specifications of an authorised healthcare professional and for use by an individual patient under their direct personal responsibility or prepared in accordance with the specifications of a competent authority. However, in such case Member States shall encourage healthcare professionals and patients to report data on the safety of the use of such products to the competent authority of the Member State in accordance with Article 97.
Amendment 506 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29 – point a
(a) a substance or a combination of substances intended to edit the host genome in a sequence-specific manner or that contain or consists of cells subjected to such modification; or
Amendment 507 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 29 – point b
Amendment 512 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 30 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 30 a (new)
(30 a) 'platform technology’ means a specific technology or a collection of technologies used in the manufacturing process and/or the quality control, the nonclinical or clinical testing of one or more medicinal products and/or components that rely on prior knowledge and are established under the same underlying scientific principles.
Amendment 576 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 679 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) additional quality master files for which a certificate may be used in order to provide specific information on the quality of a substance, preparation or other material present or used in the manufacture of a medicinal product;
Amendment 784 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) contains an active substance in a concentration which are is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic, or very persistent and very bioaccumulative, or persistent, mobile and toxic, or very persistent and very mobile for which medical prescription is required as risk minimisation measure with regard to the environment, unless the use of the medicinal product and the patient safety require otherwise.
Amendment 1209 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 83 – paragraph 3
Article 83 – paragraph 3
3. Where the Agency adopts scientific guidelines for the application of this Article it shall consult the Commission and the authorities or bodies as well as the stakeholders referred to in Article 162 of [revised Regulation (EC) No 726/2004].
Amendment 1216 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. A non-cumulative period of regulatory data protection period of four years shall be granted for a medicinal product with respect to a new therapeutic indicationoption, including a new indication, posology, pharmaceutical form, method or route of administration or any other way in which the medicinal product may be used, not previously authorised in the Union, provided that:
Amendment 1228 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) adequate non-clinical or clinical studies were carried outevidence was provided in relation to the therapeutic indicaoption demonstrating that it is of significant clinical benefit, and
Amendment 1231 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 84 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the medicinal product is authorised in accordance with Articles 9 to 12 and has notdoes not fall in the same global marketing authorization as a medicinal product that has previously benefitted from data protection or market exclusivity, or 25 years have passed since the granting of the initial marketing authorisation of the medicinal product concerned.
Amendment 1388 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 106 – paragraph 5
Article 106 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that reports of suspected adverse reactions arising from an error, including those associated with the use, administration, and dispensation of a medicinal product, by professionals, that are brought to their attention are made available to the Eudravigilance database and to any authorities, bodies, organisations or institutions, responsible for patient safety within that Member State concerned. They shall also ensure that the authorities responsible for medicinal products within that Member State are informed of any suspected adverse reactions brought to the attention of any other authority within that Member State. These reports shall be appropriately identified in the forms referred to in Article 102 of [revised Regulation (EC) No 726/2004].
Amendment 1393 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 107 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 107 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Agency and Member States shall cooperate to achieve high standards of safety in public health delivery, including in the prescribing, administration and monitoring of medicinal products, by supporting the digital transition of health systems in cooperation with healthcare professionals and service providers.
Amendment 1396 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 112 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 112 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Upon receipt of a periodic assessment report that records adverse reactions arising from a medication error decide whether any corrective action is required to achieve high standards of medication safety in hospitals and ambulatory care settings.
Amendment 1566 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 201 – paragraph 1
Article 201 – paragraph 1
1. Member States, in applying this Directive, shall ensure that when questions arise with regard to the regulatory status of a medicinal product, in relation to their link to substances of human origin as referred to in Regulation (EU) No [SoHO Regulation], the competent authorities of the Member States shall consult the Agency and the relevant authorities established under that Regulation. The Agency shall coordinate the review and outcomes of the questions and will publish relevant details after deletion of any information of a commercially confidential nature.
Amendment 1584 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 207 – paragraph 1
Article 207 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that appropriate collection systems are in place for medicinal products that are unused or have expired. and that the collected medicinal products are managed properly without any technically avoidable leakage to the environment
Amendment 1601 #
2023/0132(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 218 – paragraph 1
Article 218 – paragraph 1
1. The procedures concerning the applications for marketing authorisations for medicinal products validated in accordance with Article 19 of Directive 2001/83/EC before [OP please insert the date = 18 months after the date of entering into force of this Directive] and that were pending on [OP please insert the date = the day before 18 months after the date of entering into force of this Directive] shall be completed in accordance with Article 29Directive 2001/83/EC.
Amendment 205 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe marks a turning point with the addition of further key objectives and by creatingaiming to create attractive environment for research, development and production of medicines in the Union, along with a modern framework that makes innovative and established medicinal products available to patients and healthcare systems at affordable prices, while ensuring security of supply and addressing environmental concerns.
Amendment 309 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 66
Recital 66
(66) Expedited Regulatory Pathways are a well-utilised tool to make assessments of pharmaceuticals more efficient and to modernise regulatory systems. Through the Priority Medicines (PRIME) scheme, the Agency has gained experience of the provision of early scientific and regulatory support to developers of certain medicinal products that, based on preliminary evidence, are likely to address an unmet medical need and are considered promising at an early stage of development. IGiven the objectives of this Regulation – to futureproof and simplify the European regulatory system, it is appropriate to recognise and strengthen this early support mechanism, including for priority antimicrobials and repurposed medicinal products when they fulfil the criteria for the scheme, and allow the Agency, in consultation with the Member States and the Commission, to establish selection criteria for promising medicinal products.
Amendment 320 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 73
Recital 73
(73) To optimise the use of resources for both applicants for marketing authorisations and competent authorities assessing such applications, a single assessment of an active substance master file should be introduced. The outcome of the assessment should be issued through a certificate. To avoid duplication of assessment, the use of an active substance master file certificate should be mandatory for subsequent applications or marketing authorisations for medicinal products for human use containing that active substance from an active substance master file certification holder. The Commission should be empowered to establish the procedure for the single assessment of an active substance master file. To further optimise the use of resources, the Commission should be empowered to extend the certification scheme to additional quality master files, e.g. in case of novel excipients, adjuvants, raw materials, viral vectors and other starting materials, growth media, radiopharmaceutical precursors and active substance intermediates, when the intermediate is a chemical active substance by itself or used in conjugation with a biological substance.
Amendment 390 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 88
Recital 88
(88) Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council55 has proved to be successful in boosting developments of orphan medicinal products in the European Union; therefore an action at Union level remains preferable to uncoordinated measures by the Member States which may result in distortions of competition and barriers to intra-Union trade. _________________ 55 Regulation (EC) No 141/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1999 on orphan medicinal products (OJ L 18, 22.1.2000, p. 1)EU trade. The Union should not neglect or disregard the success of the Regulation since its entry into force in 2000, and build on its success driving and ensuring a similar degree of innovation under this Regulation.
Amendment 400 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 92 a (new)
Recital 92 a (new)
(92 a) What constitutes significant benefit in a patient population can change over time, therefore, the concept should remain sufficiently flexible to ensure a future-proof regulatory framework while ensuring predictability through additional guidance.
Amendment 406 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 93
Recital 93
Amendment 417 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 102
Recital 102
(102) In order to incentiviseze investment and innovation, research and development of orphan medicinal products addressing high unes where either no other treatment needs, to ensure market predictability and to ensure a fair distribution of incentives, a modulation of market exclusivity has been introduced; orphan medicinal products addressing high unmet medical needs benefit from the longest market exclusivity, whileexists or, if other treatments already exist, they would constitute a significant benefit to the target population a modulation of market exclusivity has been introduced. Such modulation is science-driven and informed by the principles that guide research, with incentives based on the concrete barriers, unique attributes, and needs for development of novel therapies that address patient needs; four main incentive archetypes are foreseen by the Regulation, each addressing unique needs and knowledge gaps in research; market exclusivity for well-established use orphan medicinal productes, requiring less investment, is the shortest. In order to ensure increased predictability for developers, the possibility to review the eligibility criteria for market exclusivity after six years after the marketing authorisation has been abolished.
Amendment 461 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 134 a (new)
Recital 134 a (new)
(134 a)Member States may introduce or maintain more robust provisions than those provided for in this Regulation with regard to the security of supply of and the availability of medicinal products, only in consistent and coordinated way.
Amendment 471 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 136
Recital 136
(136) Shortages of medicinal products represent a growing threat to public health, with potential serious risks to the health of patients in the Union and impacts on the right of patients to access appropriate medical treatment. The root causes of shortages are multifactorial, with challenges identified along the entire pharmaceutical value chain, from quality and manufacturing problems. In particular, shortages of medicinal products can result from supply chain disruptions and vulnerabilities affecting the supply of key ingredients and components. Therefore, all marketing authorisation holders of critical medicinal products should have shortage prevention plans in place, to prevent shortages. The Agency should provide guidance to marketing authorisation holders on approaches to streamline the implementation of those plans.
Amendment 473 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 137
Recital 137
(137) To achieve a better security of supply for medicinal products in the internal market and to contribute thereby to a high level of public health protection, it is appropriate to approximate the rules on monitoring and reporting of actual or potential shortages of medicinal products, including the procedures and the respective roles and obligations of concerned entities in this Regulation. It is important to ensure continued supply of medicinal products, which is often taken for granted across Europe. This is especially true for the most critical medicinal products which are essential to ensure the continuity of care, the provision of quality healthcare and guarantee a high level of public health protection in Europe. To combat certain shortages, medicinal products prepared for individual patients in a pharmacy according to a medical prescription “magistral formula”, or according to the pharmacopoeia and intended to be supplied directly to patients served by the pharmacy “officinal formula”, may be used. Member States may introduce or maintain additional robust measures to achieve security of supply of medicines, only when in consistent and coordinated way with the safeguards provided for in this Regulation.
Amendment 533 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 7 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 7 a (new)
(7 a) 'adverse reaction' means a response to a medical that is noxious and unintended and includes medication errors and uses outside of the terms of the marketing authorisation, including the misuse and abuse of the medication product;
Amendment 561 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 12
(12) ‘shortage’ means a situation in which the supply of a medicinal product that is authorised and placed on the market in a Member State does not meet the needs of patients’ demand for that medicinal product in that Member State, whatever the cause.
Amendment 597 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For medicinal products that are likely to offer an exceptional therapeutic advancement in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of a life-threatening, seriously debilitating or serious and chronic condition in the Unionor are expected to be of major interest from the point of view of public health, the Agency may, following the advice of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use regarding the maturity of the data or following a request of the applicant related to the development, offer to the applicant a phased review of complete data packages for individual modules of particulars and documentation as referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 604 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may at any stage suspend or cancel the phased review, where the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use considers that the submitted data are not of sufficient maturity or where it is considered that the medicinal product no longer fulfils an exceptional therapeutic advancement or is no longer expected to be of major interest from the point of view of public health. The Agency shall inform the applicant accordingly.
Amendment 959 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
An entity not engaged in an economic activity (‘not-for-profit entity’) may submit to the Agency or to a competent authority of the Member State substantive non- clinical or clinical evidence for a new therapeutic indication that is expected to fulfil an unmet medical need.
Amendment 967 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may, at the request of a Member State, the Commission, or on its own initiative and on the basis of all available evidence make a scientific evaluation of the benefit-risk of the use of a medicinal product with a new therapeutic indication that concerns an unmet medical need.
Amendment 973 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2
Article 48 – paragraph 2
2. In cases where the opinion is favourable, marketing authorisation holders of the medicinal products concerned shall submit a variation to update the product information with the new therapeuticbe notified and given the possibility to comment. After consultation with the marketing authorisation holder, the Agency may submit a variation to update the product information with the new therapeutic indication. The marketing authorisation holder shall inform relevant stakeholders, such as healthcare professionals, of the added indication.
Amendment 995 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 58 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. The Agency shall, to the greatest extent possible, ensure that there is continuation between those responsible for providing scientific advice to a given medicinal product developer and those subsequently responsible for the evaluation of the marketing authorisation application for the same medicinal product.When appointing rapporteurs for the purpose of evaluating marketing authorisation applications, the Agency’s Committee on Medicinal Products for Human Use shall duly take into account any involvement of individuals as coordinators in providing scientific advice for the same medicinal product in the pre- submission stage of activities. It should be noted in the summary minutes of the meetings in accordance with Article 147 (2) whether there was continuation between those responsible for providing scientific advice to a given medicinal product and those subsequently responsible for the evaluation of the marketing authorisation application.
Amendment 1011 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Agency may offer enhanced scientific and regulatory support, including as applicable consultation with other bodies as referred to in Articles 58 and 59 and accelerated assessment mechanisms, for certain medicinal products that, based on preliminary evidence submitted by the developer fulfil at least one of the following conditions:
Amendment 1016 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are likely to address an unmetadvanced therapy medicinal need as referred to in Article 83(1) of [revised Directive 2001/83/EC];products
Amendment 1369 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 101 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 101 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The Eudravigilance database shall contain information on suspected adverse reactions in human beings arising from use of the medicinal product within the terms of the marketing authorisation as well as from uses outside the terms of the marketing authorisation, including medication errors, and on those occurring in the course of post-authorisation studies with the medicinal product or associated with occupational exposure.
Amendment 1387 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 111 – paragraph 1
Article 111 – paragraph 1
The Agency and the Member States shall cooperate to continuously develop pharmacovigilance systems, including those that record adverse events including medication errors, processes and standards for medication safety, and implement digital technologies in healthcare settings, capable of achieving high standards of public health protection for all medicinal products, regardless of the routes of marketing authorisation, including the use of collaborative approaches, to maximise use of resources available within the Union.
Amendment 1464 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) its decision to permanently cease the marketing of a medicinal product in that Member State no less than twelvefour months before the last supply of that medicinal product into the market of a given Member State by the marketing authorisation holder;
Amendment 1467 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) its request to permanently withdraw the marketing authorisation for that medicinal product authorised in that Member State no less than twelvefour months before the last supply of that medicinal product into the market of a given Member State by the marketing authorisation holder;
Amendment 1471 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) its decision to temporarily suspend the marketing of a medicinal product in that Member State no less than sixtwo months before the start of the temporary suspension of supply of that medicinal product into the market of a given Member State by the marketing authorisation holder;
Amendment 1477 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 116 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) a temporary disruption in supply of a medicinal product in a given Member State, of an expected duration of in excess of two weeks or, based on the demand forecast of the marketing authorisation holder no less than sixtwo months before the start of such temporary disruption of supply or, if this is not possible and where duly justified, as soon as they become aware of such temporary disruption, to allow the Member State to monitor any potential or actual shortage in accordance with Article 118(1).
Amendment 1501 #
2023/0131(COD)
1. The marketing authorisation holder as defined in Article 116(1) shall have in place and keep up to date a shortage prevention plan, for any medicinal product placas referred oin the marketarticle 127(1) . To put in place the shortage prevention plan, the marketing authorisation holder shall include the minimum set of information set out in Part V of Annex IV and take into account the guidance drawn up by the Agency according to paragraph 2.
Amendment 1549 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 121 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 121 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) shall in order to avert or mitigate an imminent or existing supply shortage relevant to the supply of a medication product request pharmacies supplying hospitals and hospital pharmacies, to communicate electronically data on available stock of the respective medicinal product
Amendment 1579 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 122 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
Article 122 – paragraph 4 – point e a (new)
(e a) specify the systems and procedures to ensure the European Shortages Monitoring Platform (ESMP) includes accurate information on available critical medicinal stocks in legal entities that are authorised or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public including pharmacies supplying hospitals and hospital pharmacies.
Amendment 1649 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 129 – paragraph 1
Article 129 – paragraph 1
For the purposes of Article 127(4) and Article 130(2), point (c), and Article 130(4), point (c), where relevant, upon request from the competent authority concerned as defined in Article 116(1), entities including other marketing authorisation holders as defined in Article 116(1), importers and manufacturers of medicinal products or active substances and relevant suppliers of these, wholesale distributors, stakeholder representative associations or other persons or legal entities that are authorised or entitled to supply medicinal products to the public, including hospitals and ambulatory care settings, shall provide any information requested in a timely manner.
Amendment 1690 #
2023/0131(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 132 – paragraph 1
Article 132 – paragraph 1
1. Following the adoption of the Union list of critical medicinal products pursuant to Article 131(3), in consultation with the Agency and the working party referred to in Article 121(1), point (c), the MSSG may provide recommendations, in accordance with the methods referred to in Article 130(1), point (d), on appropriate security of supply measures to marketing authorisation holders as defined in Article 116(1), the Member States, the Commission or other entities. SuchAny measures may includeor recommendations on diversification of suppliers and inventory managemenshould be justified and risk-based, targeted and proportionate to the identified, underlying root causes of the supply security risk and patient impact.
Amendment 159 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – introductory part
(34) ‘batch’Model means a defined quantity of finiscombination of thed products that meets the following conditions: name and the unique formula (as per the provisions for the Unique Formula Identifier (UFI), irrespective of whether a UFI code is required under Annex VIII to the CLP Regulation);
Amendment 166 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 1
Amendment 168 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 2
Amendment 174 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 34 – indent 3
Amendment 213 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Manufacturers shall keep the technical documentation and the product passport for 106 years after the detergent or the surfactant covered by that documentation or product passport has been placed on the market.
Amendment 223 #
2023/0124(COD)
(b) keep the product passport and technical documentation at the disposal of national market surveillance authorities for 106 years after the detergent or surfactant covered by those documents has been placed on the market;.
Amendment 257 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the manufacturer’s and, where relevant, the importer’s name, registered trade name or registered trade mark and the postal and email address ats which they can be contacted. The postal address shall indicate a single point at which the manufacturerell as email address or website address or phone number at which they can be contacted;.
Amendment 290 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) it shall correspond to a specific batchmodel of the detergent or surfactant;
Amendment 299 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) it shall be available for a period of 106 years after the detergent or surfactant is placed on the market, also in cases of an insolvency, a liquidation or a cessation of activity in the Union of the economic operator that created the product passport;
Amendment 369 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part B – point 1 – point a
Annex V – Part B – point 1 – point a
(a) the recommended quantities and/or dosage instructions expressed in millilitres or gramsnumber of units (e.g. tablets, capsules, sheets) appropriate to a standard washing machine load, for soft, medium adjusting the stand hard water hardness levels and making provision for one or two cycle washing processes,dosage, where relevant, for soft, medium, and hard water hardness
Amendment 373 #
2023/0124(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – Part B – point 3
Annex V – Part B – point 3
3. The label of consumer automatic dishwasher detergents shall indicate the standard dosage expressed in grams or millilitres or number of tabletsunits (e.g. tablets or capsules) for the main washing cycle for normally soiled tableware in a fully loaded 12 place settings dishwasher, adjusting the standard dosage, where relevant, for soft, medium, and hard water hardness.
Amendment 8 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Whereas in the transport workforce, women are dramatically underrepresented. Only 221a% of transport employees in the European Union are female. Women are particularly rare in management roles in the transport, logistics and infrastructure sectors _________________ 1a https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport- themes/social-issues-equality-and- attractiveness-transport- sector/equality/women-transport-eu- platform-change_en
Amendment 13 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. Whereas the transport sector is facing an unprecedented crisis of shortages of people willing to work in the industry due to deteriorating working conditions and poor salaries, particularly during and in the aftermath of COVID-19
Amendment 24 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas too little attention is still being paid to women’s needs in public transport or infrastructure planning, including safety issues; whereas most users of public transport are affected by transport -poverty and have a low-income.
Amendment 70 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on all Member States to address the gender pay gap and to implement the Pay Transparency- Directive. Stress that no country has yet achieved equal earnings for men and women in the EU. Highlights the difficulty of earning equal pay for men and women in the transport sector, as well as equal pay for equal value of work.
Amendment 74 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Calls the Commission and Council to address the lack of workforce, in particular female workforce, promoting social dialogue and collective bargaining that promote gender balance and inclusion.
Amendment 90 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to promote equal training opportunities for men and women. Highlights that training is one of the cornerstones of professional and personal development to maintain an equivalent professional level for men and women, including specific training in equality and work-life balance.
Amendment 104 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to promote systems for collecting and recording data on incidents, reviewing and learning from incidents and building this into organisational changes and improvements in working conditions; Calls Council and Members State to address the issue of lack of sanitary facilities for women at the workplace, particularly in the transport sector.
Amendment 112 #
Amendment 117 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasizes that women should always be able to use transportation without threats, uncomfortable situations or the presence of danger.
Amendment 121 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Calls on the Commission and Member States to analyse the needs of women of all ages taking public transport to ensure that the transport system is inclusive, accessible and safe for everybody;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to always integrate the gender perspective and social dimension when developing policies in the transportation sector, through gender mainstreaming, and gender budgeting.
Amendment 127 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Amendment 130 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3g. Calls on the Commission and Member State to share best practices on how to ensure safety for women using transportation, also by facilitating this dialogue for transportation companies.
Amendment 3 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the tourism and transport industry has been the most affected by the restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which in 2021 resulted in a 72 % decrease in international tourist arrivals compared with pre- pandemic levels2 ; the lowest business confidence indicator, highest investment gap (161 bn in 2020-21) _________________ 2 https://www.unwto.org/unwto-world- tourism-barometer-data
Amendment 11 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Commission’s policy report ‘Transition Pathway for Tourism’ highlights the need to further accelerate the green and digital transition of the tourism ecosystem, which is mostly composed of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); measures to re-employ workers having left the ecosystem, unemployment schemes for the workers, fair labour conditions in the sector
Amendment 15 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas the Commission’s policy report ‘Transition Pathway for Tourism’ emphasises that Member States’ tourism strategies should be built on sustainable development principles ensuring economic, environmental and social sustainability
Amendment 18 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. whereas a Eurobarometer survey from October 2021 indicated that 82% of Europeans are willing to change their travel habits for more sustainable practices, including consuming locally sourced products, reducing waste and water consumption, travelling off-season or to less visited destinations and choosing transport options based on their ecological impact
Amendment 32 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Transition Pathway for Tourism and calls on the Commission to establish an online stakeholders’ collaboration platform to further implement the co-creation process; calls the Commission to involve the Tourism Task Force in regular TAC meetings, to develop a comprehensive European tourism policy towards the creation of the European Tourism Union;
Amendment 41 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers it regrettable that the EU multiannual financial framework and NextGenerationEU did not provide any specific funding for the tourism industry; Calls the Commission to regularly update the financial possibilities for tourism related projects, and to organise sectorial finance related trainings for Tourism industry.
Amendment 48 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reiterates its call for the creation of an European Agency for Tourism, responsible for, inter alia: providing the EU and its Member States with a factual overview and data for policymakers, enabling them to devise informed strategies based on collected and analysed tourism data, including on the possible social, economic and environmental impact of these; operating a crisis management mechanism to ensure that the tourism sector is adequately prepared for future crises, where national responses have proven to be insufficient; providing for technical and administrative support to micro enterprises and SMEs to increase their ability to access and make use of EU funding and financial instruments; supporting the tourism ecosystem by, for instance, sharing good practices to make informed decisions about improving tourism policies; promoting the European brand in third countries and focusing on the diversification of the European tourism product.
Amendment 52 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Reiterates its conviction that tourism must be accessible to all persons in society, notably to people with disabilities, and supports the position in the Transition Pathway for Tourism that the supply of accessible tourism facilities must be ensured in all destinations and to provide clear and accessible information about them to travellers planning and reserving their stays and activities.
Amendment 57 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to support SMEs and micro-businesses (including artisans) in the tourism sector, by fostering innovative sustainable initiatives, simplifying bureaucracy and encouraging education and training (mainly on new digital skills), to stimulate new tourism offerings in terms of destinations and experiences;
Amendment 62 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to include Tourism industry in the European Green Deal, more investments in renewable energies, sustainable water management, and nature-based solutions, initiates to link Tourism into the Green Infrastructure Strategy, into the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.
Amendment 80 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to include the tourism industry in the EU data strategy and to support the establishment of data spaces that will benefit the sector by creating a framework for improved data sharing; in this context, invites the Commission to harmonise data collection rules on tourism statistics; clearer rules enabling access and sharing of tourism data is needed.
Amendment 97 #
2022/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to facilitate multimodal journey planning and multimodal ticketing through digital services while better regulating the activity of online booking platforms and booking platform intermediaries; calls for the EU framework for short-term rentals to be strengthened and for new policies to be implemented with a view to enhancing transparency;
Amendment 599 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point f
(f) tea orcompostable coffee bags and system single-serve units or tea bags, necessary to contain a tea or coffeecoffee or tea product and intended to be used and disposed of together with the product;
Amendment 1348 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: please insert the date = 24 months from the entry into force of this Regulation]2028, packaging referred to in Article 3(1), points (f) and (g), sticky labels attached to fruit and vegetables and very lightweight plastic carrier bags shall be compostable in industrially controlled conditions in bio-waste treatment facilities.,
Amendment 1675 #
2022/0396(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
For the purpose of this calculation: Due consideration is necessary in respect of sales packaging with functional or ergonomic adaptations that result in non- regular or asymmetrical shapes that would otherwise impact the derived empty space ratios. Ratios based on external block (‘cuboid’) dimensions of sales packaging are appropriate in such cases and require explicit documentation in any conformity assessment.
Amendment 368 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Manufacturers may designate PEVs as "Euro 7E vehicle" where those vehicles are homologated with a WLTP efficiency between 0 and 160 Wh/km.
Amendment 387 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Manufacturers may construct vehicles combining two or more of the characteristics referred to in paragraphs 1, 2, 2a or 3 and designate them using a combination of symbols and letters such as "Euro 7E+", "Euro 7E+A", “Euro 7+A”, “Euro 7+G”, “Euro 7+AG” or “Euro 7AG” vehicles.
Amendment 478 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. With effect from … [OP please insert the date = the date of entry into force of this Regulation]all implementing or delegated Regulations applicable to the relevant vehicle category , where a manufacturer so requests, the national approval authorities shall not refuse to grant EU emission type-approval or national emission type-approval for a new type of vehicle or engine, or prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of a new vehicle complying with this regulation.
Amendment 495 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. With effect from 1 July 2025, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purpoAs from 3 years after the entry into force of all implementing or delegated Regulations relevant to the vehicle category in question, national authorities shall, in the cases of registration and shall,new M1, N1 vehicles, refuse on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into servto grant EC type approval or national type approval, in respect to new vehicle of such vehiclestypes which do not comply with this Regulation.
Amendment 499 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. As from 4 years after the entry into force of all implementing or delegated Regulations relevant to the vehicle category in question, With effect from 1 July 2025, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
Amendment 520 #
2022/0365(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
6. With effect from 1 July 20305, national authorities shall, in the case of new M1, N1 vehicles constructed by small volume manufacturers which do not comply with this Regulation consider certificates of conformity to be no longer valid for the purposes of registration and shall, on grounds relating to CO2 and pollutant emissions, fuel and energy consumption, energy efficiency or battery durability, prohibit the registration, sale or entry into service of such vehicles.
Amendment 179 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the imperative of having timely access to quality electronic health data for health threats preparedness and response, as well as for prevention, diagnosis and treatment and secondary use of health data. Such timely access would have contributed, through efficient public health surveillance and monitoring, to a more effective management of the pandemic, to reduced costs and an improved response to health threats and ultimately would have helped to save more lives. In 2020, the Commission urgently adapted its Clinical Patient Management System, established by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/126941, to allow Member States to share electronic health data of COVID-19 patients moving between healthcare providers and Member States during the peak of the pandemic, but this was only an emergency solution, showing the need for a structural and systemicapproach at Member States and Union level. _________________ 41 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/1269 of 26 July 2019 amending Implementing Decision 2014/287/EU setting out criteria for establishing and evaluating European Reference Networks and their Members and for facilitating the exchange of information and expertise on establishing and evaluating such Networks (OJ L 200, 29.7.2019, p. 35).
Amendment 290 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to ensure respect for the rights of natural persons and health professionals, EHR systems marketed in the internal market of the Union should be able to store and transmit, in a secure way, high quality electronic health data. At the same time, the EU should invest in and promote the equal development of a basic understanding of digital health/data literacy and skills (e-health, m-health literacy) in the Member States for the public at large to empower the citizen in healthcare and the citizen’s knowledge on their health data. Citizens need to understand that they have the right to give and revoke an approval to use their data. Digital health/data literacy and skills should be promoted in the formation for healthcare professionals and a point of attention in (continued) education. This is a key principle of the EHDS to ensure the secure and free movement of electronic health data across the Union. To that end, a mandatory self-certification scheme for EHR systems processing one or more priority categories of electronic health data should be established to overcome market fragmentation while ensuring a proportionate approach. Through this self- certification, EHR systems should prove compliance with essential requirements on interoperability and security, set at Union level. In relation to security, essential requirements should cover elements specific to EHR systems, as more general security properties should be supported by other mechanisms such as cybersecurity schemes under Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council48. _________________ 48 Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act) (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 15). If patients engage virtually with their healthcare providers, patients need to understand the privacy and security policies and also how to keep their information private and secure. The staff, working in a healthcare organisation, need to understand the privacy and security policies of the organization. Regular security awareness training is essential to cybersecurity in healthcare so that members of the staff are aware of threats and what to do in case of actual security incidents.
Amendment 418 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) For requests to access electronic health data from a single data holder in a single Member State and in order to alieviate the administrative burden for heath data access bodies of managing such request, the data user should be able to request this data directly from the data holder and the data holder should be able to issue a data permit while complying with all the requirements and safeguards linked to such request and permit. Multi- country requests and requests requiring combination of datasets from several data holders should always be channelled through health data access bodies. The data holder should report to the health data access bodies about any data permits or data requests they provide.
Amendment 450 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64 a (new)
Recital 64 a (new)
(64 a) Member States should consider criminalising unauthorised re- identification and disclosure of de- identified personal data to serve as a deterrent measure.
Amendment 468 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. This Regulation: a) strengthens the rights of natural persons in relation to the availability and control of their electronic health data; b) lays down rules for the placing on the market, making available on the market or putting into service of electronic health records systems (‘EHR systems’) in the Union; c) lays down rules and mechanisms supporting the secondary use of electronic health data; d) establishes a mandatory cross-border infrastructure enabling the primary use of electronic health data across the continuum of care in the Union for patient safety, research and policy- making. e) establishes a mandatory cross-border infrastructure for the secondary use of electronic health data across the health care continuum in the Union for patient safety, research and policy-making.
Amendment 515 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘non-personal electronic health data’ means data concerning health and genetic data in electronic formatrelevant for health research in electronic format that have been irreversibly anonymised and data that falls outside the definition of personal data provided in Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
Amendment 621 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Natural persons shall have the right to access their personal electronic health data processed in the context of primary use of electronic health data, immediatwithout delay, free of charge and in an easily readable, consolidated and accessible form.
Amendment 634 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. In accordance with Article 23 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Member States may restrict the scope of this right whenever necessary for the protection of the natural person based on patient safety and ethics by delayimposing their access to their personal electronic health data for a limited period of time untilbe made only through a health professional canwho will properly communicate and explain to the natural person information that can have a significant impact on his or her health.
Amendment 635 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Amendment 654 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Natural persons may insert, access and export their electronic health data in and from their own EHR or in that of natural persons whose health information they can access, through electronic health data access services orand applications linked to these services. That information shall be marked as inserted by the natural person or by his or her representative as non-validated, and information shall only be considered as a clinical fact if validated by an identified, registered health professional with the relevant competence. Natural persons shall not have the possibility to directly change data inserted by healthcare professionals. The process must be secure.
Amendment 655 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Natural persons may insert their electronic health data in their own EHR or in that of natural persons whose health information they can access, through electronic health data access services or applications linked to these services. That information shall be marked as inserted by the natural person or by his or her representative. These data are not the responsibility of healthcare providers who therefore do not have to ensure that they correspond to the requirements of the Regulation.
Amendment 662 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that, when exercising the right to rectification under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, natural persons can easily request rectification online through the electronic health data access services referred to in paragraph 5, point (a), of this Article. The rectification of a clinical fact in the EHR must be validated by an identified, registered health professional with the appropriate competence. The process must be secure.
Amendment 670 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Natural persons shall have the right to give access to or request a data holder from the health or social security sector to transmit their electronic health data to a data recipient of their choice from the health or social security sector, immediately,as soon as possible free of charge and without hindrance from the data holder or from the manufacturers of the systems used by that holder.
Amendment 683 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 9
Article 3 – paragraph 9
9. Notwithstanding Article 6(1), point (d), of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Member States may grant natural persons shall have the right to restrict access of health professionals to all or part of their electronic health data. Member States shall establish the rules and specific safeguards regarding such restriction mechanisms, including the conditions of medical liability and whether such restrictions apply to health data for research or quality development purposes. The restricted information must be easily identified in the EHR.
Amendment 693 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 10
Article 3 – paragraph 10
10. Natural persons shall have the right to obtain information on theknow if healthcare providers and health professionals that have accessed their electronic health data in the context of healthcare. The information shall be provided immediately and free of charge through electronic health data access services. Member States may provide that the right to obtain information does not apply whenever necessary for reasons related to the protection and safety of healthcare providers and health professionals.
Amendment 731 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that access to at least the priority categories of electronic health data referred to in Article 5 is made available to health professionals lawfully exercising their activities through health professional access services and that health professionals can easily select specific relevant information in the EHR. Health professionals who are in possession of recognised electronic identification means shall have the right to use those health professional access services, free of charge. To this end, they may cooperate, where appropriate, with professional associations under the terms provided for by national rules.
Amendment 741 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. 4) Where access to electronic health data has been restricted by the natural person, the healthcare provider or health professionals shall not be informed of the content of the electronic health data without prior authorisation by the natural person, including where the provider or professional is informed of the existence and nature of the restricted electronic health data. The existence of a restriction must be clearly indicated in the EHR. In cases where processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person, the healthcare provider or health professional may get access to the restricted electronic health data. Following such access, the healthcare provider or health professional shall inform the data holder and the natural person concerned or his/her guardians that access to electronic health data had been granted. Member States’ law may add additional safeguards.
Amendment 751 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Where data is processed in electronic format, Member States shall implement access to and exchange of personal electronic health data for primary use fully or partially falling under the following categories: (a) patient summaries including medication treatment information at hospital and ambulatory/day hospitals. (b) electronic prescriptions across the continuum of care, including hospital and ambulatory/day hospitals. (c) electronic dispensations across the continuum of care, including hospital and ambulatory/day care hospital (d) medical images and image reports; (e) laboratory results; (f) discharge reports.
Amendment 792 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the priority categories of personal electronic health data referred to in Article 5 are processed in electronic format across the continuum of care and are issued in the format referred to in paragraph 1 and such data shall be read and accepted by the data recipient.
Amendment 921 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall support and ensure connection of all regional and local healthcare providers to their national contact points for digital health and shall ensure that those connected are enabled to perform two-way exchange of electronic health data with the national contact point for digital health.
Amendment 922 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that pharmacies across the continuum of care operating on their territories, including online, hospital and ambulatory/day hospital pharmacies, are enabled to dispense electronic prescriptions issued by other Member States, under the conditions laid down in Article 11 of Directive 2011/24/EU. The pharmacies shall access and accept electronic prescriptions transmitted to them from other Member States through MyHealth@EU. Following dispensation of medicinal products based on an electronic prescription from another Member State, all pharmacies shall report the dispensation to the Member State that issued the prescription, through MyHealth@EU.
Amendment 1220 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. The requirement in the first subparagraph shall not apply to data holders that qualify as micro and small enterprises as defined in Article 2 of the Annex to Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC59in the context of healthcare provision. _________________ 59 Commission Recommendation of 6 May 2003 concerning the definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (OJ L 124, 20.5.2003, p. 36).
Amendment 1263 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 5
Article 33 – paragraph 5
5. Where the consent of the natural person is required by national law, health data access bodies shall relyHealth data access bodies shall ensure that national requirements for access to electronic health data, such as the consent of natural persons, a right to object to the disclosure onf the obligations laid down in ir health data or the involvement of ethics Chapter tocommittees, are met before provideing access to electronic health data.
Amendment 1314 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) scientific research related to health or care sectors for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation or healthcare management, including fundamental, exploratory or applied healthcare research;
Amendment 1393 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) developing products or services that may harm individuals and societies at large, including, but not limited to illicit drugs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco and nicotine products, weaponries or products, or goods or services which are designed or modified in such a way that they incite chemical, behavioural or any other type of addiction or that they contravene public order or morality.
Amendment 1790 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. Health data access bodies shall assess if the application fulfils one of the purposes listed in Article 34(1) of this Regulation, if the requested data is necessary, adequate, and proportionate for the purpose listed in the application, if it received a favourable opinion from an authorised ethics committee, where applicable, or after conducting a data protection impact assessment, and if the requirements in this Chapter are fulfilled by the applicant. If that is the case, the health data access body shall issue a data permit.
Amendment 1813 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 3
Article 46 – paragraph 3
3. A health data access body shall issue or refuse a data permit within 26 months of receiving the data access application. By way of derogation from that Regulation […] [Data Governance Act COM/2020/767 final], the health data access body may extend the period for responding to a data access application by 2 additional months where necessary, taking into account the complexity of the request. In such cases, the health data access body shall notify the applicant as soon as possible that more time is needed for examining the application, together with the reasons for the delay. Where a health data access body fails to provide a decision within the time limit, the data permit shall be issued.
Amendment 1890 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49
Article 49
Access to electronic health data from a 1. access to electronic health data only from a single data holder in a single Member State, by way of derogation from Article 45(1), that applicant may file a data access application or a data request directly to the data holder. The data access application shall comply with the requirements set out in Article 45 and the data request shall comply with requirements in Article 47. Multi-country requests and requests requiring a combination of datasets from several data holders shall be addressed to health data access bodies. 2. issue a data permit in accordance with Article 46 or provide an answer to a data request in accordance with Article 47. The data holder shall then provide access to the electronic health data in a secure processing environment in compliance with Article 50 and may charge fees in accordance with Article 42. 3. 51, the single data provider and the data user shall be deemed joint controllers. 4. shall inform the relevant health data access body by electronic means of all data access applications filed and all the data permits issued and the data requests fulfilled under this Article in order to enable the health data access body to fulfil its obligations under Article 37(1) and Article 39.rticle 49 deleted single data holder Where an applicant requests In such case, the data holder may By way of derogation from Article Within 3 months the data holder
Amendment 2126 #
2022/0140(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1
Annex I – subheading 1
Main characteristics of electronic health data categories Electronic health data that includes important clinical facts related to an identified person and that is essential for the provision of safe and efficient healthcare to that person. The following information is part of a patient summary: 1. Personal details 2. Contact information 3. Allergies 4. Medical alerts 5.Vaccination/prophylaxis information, possibly in the form of a vaccination card 6. Current, resolved, closed or inactive problems 7. Medical devices and implants 8. Medical Procedures 9. Functional status 10. Current and relevant past medicines 11. Social history observations related to health on which the healthcare provider/ health professional bases their care or which are useful for the continuity of care or the management of the patient by another healthcare professional 12. Pregnancy history 13. Observation results pertaining to the health condition on which the /healthcare provider/ health professional bases his care or which are useful for the continuity of care or the management of the patient by another healthcare professional. 14. Plan of care 15. Information on a rare disease such as details about the impact or characteristics of the disease
Amendment 10 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As a result, it cannot be excluded that Member States continue to require Union citizens exercising their right to free movement to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination, test or recovery beyond 30 June 2022, the date when Regulation (EU) 2021/953 is set to expire. It is thus important to avoid that, in the event that certain restrictions to free movement based on public health are still in place after 30 June 2022, Union citizens and their family members are deprived of the possibility to make use of their EU Digital COVID Certificates, which are an effective, secure and privacy-preserving way of proving one’s COVID-19 status. At the same time, given that any restrictions to the free movement of persons within the Union put in place to limit the spread of SARS-CoV- 2, including the requirement to present EU Digital COVID Certificates, should be lifted as soon as the epidemiological situation allows, the extension of the application of Regulation (EU) 2021/953 should be limited to 12 months. In addition, the extension of that Regulation should not be understood as requiring Member States, in particular those that lift domestic public health measures, to maintain or impose free movement restrictions. In addition, any need for verification of certificates established by Regulation (EU) 2021/953 should not be considered to justify the temporary reintroduction of controls at internal borders. The power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union delegated to the Commission pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2021/953 should be equally extended. It is necessary to ensure that the EU Digital COVID Certificate system can adapt to scientific progress in containing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 15 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) system has proven to be the only functioning COVID-19 certificate system operational at the international level on a large scale. As a result, EUDCC has gained increasing global significance and contributed to addressing the pandemic at the international level, by facilitating safe international travel and economic recovery. By 25 February 2022, 35 non-EU countries and territories are connected to the EUDCC system, with more expected to join in the future. And 1,7 billion EUDCC have been issued so far. Regulation (EU) 2021/953 only obliges Member States to accept the EU Digital COVID Certificates issued for vaccines that have been granted a marketing authorisation by the European Medicines Agency. Regulation (EU) 2021/953 does not, therefore, include most of the vaccines that are currently administered around the world, including those that have completed the WHO emergency use listing procedure. This undermines the role of the EUDCC system as one of the key digital solutions to restore international mobility and the de-facto global standard. Many of the vaccines that have completed the WHO emergency use listing procedure have not applied (and are unlikely to do so in the future) for marketing authorisation to EMA or a competent Member State authority simply because the developers do not intend to put those vaccines on the EU market. In many cases, the same vaccines administered around the EU and listed by Regulation (EU) 2021/953 are available under a different trade name in other countries, and therefore fall out of the scope of Regulation (EU) 2021/953. This also applies to some of the vaccines that the EU is helping deliver under the COVAX scheme. The limited scope of Regulation (EU) 2021/953 is also creating vaccine inequalities among EU citizens. Some Member States already administer to their citizens vaccines which are not mentioned by Regulation (EU) 2021/953. The EU Digital COVID Certificate of these EU citizens has limited or no value in other Member States. As a result, and in an effort to enlarge the scope of the vaccines that may be used as the basis for the issuance of an EU Digital COVID Certificate, the definition for vaccine should be adapted to include all vaccines that have completed the WHO emergency use listing procedure.
Amendment 16 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Considering that many Member States are using the EU Digital COVID Certificate, or some of its components to allow access to bars, restaurants, hotels, concert halls and other venues, it is important that national rules mirror border requirements. This would further support the recovery of the EU tourism sector and offer certainty for non-EU travellers. Therefore, without prejudice to Member States’ competence to impose national restrictions on grounds of public health, Member States are recommended to accept at national level all the vaccination certificates accepted at the border.
Amendment 18 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 b (new)
Recital 13 b (new)
(13b) Considering that the EU Digital COVID Certificate is the basis for safe free movement and EU level coordination, it is important that it is implemented in a consistent manner in particular with regards to the rules regarding children and young adults below 18 years old.
Amendment 20 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/953
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
(aa) In Article 5 paragraph 5, the first subparagraph is replaced by the following: "5. Where Member States accept proof of vaccination in order to waive restrictions to free movement put in place, in accordance with Union law, to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, they shall also accept, under the same conditions, vaccination certificates issued by other Member States in accordance with this Regulation for a COVID-19 vaccines that hasve been granted a marketing authorisation pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 726/2004. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32021R0953&from=EN), or vaccines that have completed the WHO emergency use listing procedure." Or. en
Amendment 21 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a b (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/953
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
(ab) In Article 5 paragraph 5, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "Member States may also accept, for the same purpose, vaccination certificates issued by other Member States in accordance with this Regulation for a COVID-19 vaccine that has been granted a marketing authorisation by the competent authority of a Member State pursuant to Directive 2001/83/EC, or a COVID-19 vaccine the distribution of which has been temporarily authorised pursuant to Article 5(2) of that Directive, or a COVID-19 vaccine that has completed the WHO emergency use listing procedure. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32021R0953&from=EN)." Or. en
Amendment 23 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b(new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b b(new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/953
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(bb) In Article 5 paragraph 5, the following subparagraph is inserted: "Where Member States accept proof of vaccination in order to waive restrictions to free movement put in place, in accordance with Union law, to limit the spread of SARS-CoV-2, they shall also accept, under the same conditions, vaccination certificates issued by other Member States where the last dose, be it during the primary vaccination series or the booster, has been administered with a vaccine that has been authorised under this Article, even if the previous dose or doses are not administered with a vaccine approved under this Article".
Amendment 26 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/953
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
(5a) In Article 11, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. Without prejudice to Member States’ competence to impose restrictions on grounds of public health, where Member States accept vaccination certificates, test certificates indicating a negative result or certificates of recovery, they shall refrain from imposing additional restrictions to free movement, such as additional travel-related testing for SARS CoV-2 infection or travel-related quarantine or self-isolation, unless they are necessary and proportionate for the purpose of safeguarding public health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, also taking into account available scientific evidence, including epidemiological data published by the ECDC on the basis of Recommendation (EU) 2020/1475. (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32021R0953&from=EN)." Or. en
Amendment 29 #
2022/0031(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 c (new)
Regulation (EU) 2021/953
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 17 December 2013 entitled ‘Together towards competitive and resource efficient urban mobility’ (COM2013(0913)) and the upcoming revision of the 2013 Urban Mobility Package.
Amendment 319 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 370 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Believes that shifting passenger transport from private vehicle use to the use of more sustainable a way as public transport and shared mobility plays an important role towards the goals of the Green Deal. Such a shift need to be achieved in a balance between environmental, economic feasibility, and social equity criteria for such transport solutions;
Amendment 418 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States and cities to significantly increase their efforts to increase the share of walking and cycling; and encourage other micro- mobility transportation means in urban and rural areas;
Amendment 456 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes the Commission’s engagement with Member States and cities so that all large and medium-sized cities put in place their own sustainable urban mobility plans by 2030; highlights the link between transport and urban planning to ensure liveability and stresses the need to improve living quality in cities and set ambitious reduction targets in terms of all pollution originating from transport;
Amendment 458 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes that, due to its ability to connect remote and rural areas in an affordable and sustainable manner, bus and coach transport contributes to a just transition as envisioned under the Green Deal and calls on the European Commission to fully integrate bus and coach transport in its approach to sustainable and smart mobility.
Amendment 573 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on Commission to align the taxation of energy products and electricity with EU environment and climate policies through the revision of the Energy Taxation Directive.
Amendment 574 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Invites the Commission to review measures enacted through any other legislation in order to ensure that none of these measures contradict the targets set in Regulation establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council(European Climate Law) by increasing the environmental impact of any transport mode. The revision needs to promote sustainable transport from an environmental and social point of view through a broader application of the “user pays” and “polluter pays” principles.
Amendment 607 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Highlights the need to reflect on the human aspect in the rapidly digitalising and autonomising transport sector; Strongly calls for the inclusion of technological ethics in the debate, to assess and prepare for both intended and unintended consequences of technological advancements;
Amendment 609 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Welcomes the Commission’s ambition to achieve a paperless freight transportation sector by 2030, further stresses the need to integrate and harmonise data across different transport modes and the supply chain to catalyse multi- and synchro-modality freight transportation solutions and enhance efficiency and transparency;
Amendment 611 #
2021/2046(INI)
21c. Calls on the Commission to include the cybersecurity challenge when tackling data integration and harmonisation;
Amendment 648 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders; including the public sector and academic institutions;
Amendment 651 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility requires urgent and specific legislation that ensures the sharing of data and proper data-integration between all relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 725 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that the shift towards sustainable and smart mobility can create new high-quality jobs; believes that possible negative consequences that this shift may have for workers should be mitigated via social funding and a specific strategy for re- and upskilling as well as the redeployment of workers, thereby ensuring a just transition; Invites the Commission to propose legislative initiatives addressing ongoing regulatory fragmentation in new mobility sectors, such as on-demand passenger transport and ride-hailing;
Amendment 752 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Underlines the need to adjust related policies accordingly where necessary that regulates the working conditions, rights and access to social protection;
Amendment 754 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Stresses that mobility is a matter of social justice, in which inclusiveness, accessibility and connectivity should be guaranteed for everyone;
Amendment 755 #
2021/2046(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Stresses that access to social protection should be equal for all workers, regardless of the type of their work – be it employment, self-employment, or micro entrepreneurship;
Amendment 3 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the European Social Charter, the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the European Committee of Social Rights, the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (FCNM) and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (ECRML) and the conventions, recommendations, resolutions, opinions and reports of the Parliamentary Assembly, the Committee of Ministers, the Human Rights Commissioner, the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance, the Steering Committee on Anti- Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion, the Venice Commission, the Advisory Committee on the FCNM, the Committee of Experts of the ECRML and other bodies of the Council of Europe,
Amendment 31 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas respect for the rights of minorities is a part of the political criteria an accession-candidate country must fulfil at the time of accession; whereas while the Union has an important role in ensuring respect for the rights of national and linguistic minorities in candidate- countries, it so far hasn't yet adopted any benchmarks for its Member States in this area, thus making possible that Member States backtrack on their commitments; whereas the 2020 report, too, misses to cover the rights of national and linguistic minorities;
Amendment 32 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas the European Parliament has already called on the European Commission to adopt a common framework of Union minimum standards for the protection of rights of persons belonging to minorities, which are strongly embedded in a legal framework guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights throughout the Union1a; _________________ 1aEuropean Parliament Resolution of 13 November 2018 on minimum standards for minorities in the EU (OJ C 363, 28.10.2020, p. 13)
Amendment 209 #
2021/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Commission to include in its next reports detailed analyses and recommendations on the situation of the rights of autochthonous national and linguistic minorities, including through the involvement of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights; stresses that this is an area where it should establish strong links and synergies with the Council of Europe, and in particular with its Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the Committee of Experts of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages;
Amendment 1245 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the airports of the core network are connected by railway, metro, light rail, trams, hydrogen or electric shuttle busses or vertiports with the long-distance rail network, including the high-speed rail network, and road transport infrastructure of the trans-European transport network by 31 December 20340, except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connections;
Amendment 1257 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the airports of the comprehensive network with a total annual passenger traffic volume of more than four million passengers are connected with the long- distance railway network, including with the high-speed rail network, and road transport infrastructure ofby railway, metro, light rail, trams, hydrogen or electric shuttle busses or vertiports to the trans- European transport network by 31 December 2050, except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connections;
Amendment 1266 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 33 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) air transport infrastructure managing bodies and suppliers of ground handling services provides for pre- conditioned air supply to stationary aircraftaircraft contact stand. This provision shall only apply to air transport infrastructure with a total annual passenger traffic volume of more than four million passengers.
Amendment 34 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The Regulation (EU) 2020/852 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, or taxonomy regulation expresses the ambition to facilitate more investment for sustainable mobility, for example to increase electrification or to support the transition to cleaner modes of transport by promoting modal shift and better traffic management in its recital 49. At the same time it recognises the need for additional technical screening criteria for transport. To ease investment in ITS and to reflect its importance for sustainable mobility, a technical screening criteria for ITS should be considered.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In the context of the implementation of Commission Delegated Regulations39 supplementing Directive 2010/40/EU, Member States have established national access points40 (NAPs). The NAPs organise the access to and reuse of transport related data to help support the provision of EU-wide interoperable travel and traffic ITS services to end users. These NAPs are an important component of the common European mobility data space under the European strategy for data41 and should be relied upon in particular as regards the accessibility of metadata and data. __________________ 39 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 885/2013 of 15 May 2013 supplementing ITS Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the provision of information services for safe and secure parking places for trucks and commercial vehicles (OJ L 247, 18.9.2013, p. 1); Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 886/2013 of 15 May 2013 supplementing Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to data and procedures for the provision, where possible, of road safety-related minimum universal traffic information free of charge to users (OJ L 247, 18.9.2013, p. 6); Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/962 of 18 December 2014 supplementing Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the provision of EU-wide real-time traffic information services (OJ L 157, 23.6.2015, p. 21); and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1926 of 31 May 2017 supplementing Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the provision of EU-wide multimodal travel information services (OJ L 272, 21.10.2017, p. 1). 40 https://transport.ec.europa.eu/transport- themes/intelligent-transport- systems/road/action-plan-and- directive/national-access-points_en 41 COM(2020) 66 final0066.
Amendment 50 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) To ensure a coordinated and, effective and interoperable deployment of ITS within the Union as a whole, specifications including, where appropriate, standards, laying down further detailed provisions and procedures should be introduced, in addition to already adopted specifications. Before adopting any additional or revised specifications, the Commission should assess their compliance with certain defined principles set out in Annex II. Priority should be given in the first instance to the four main areas of ITS development and deployment. During further implementation of ITS the existing ITS infrastructure deployed by a particular Member State should be taken into account in terms of technological progress and financial efforts made. If appropriate, it should be ensured, in particular for C-ITS, that requirements for ITS systems neither impose nor discriminate in favour of the use of a particular type of technology.
Amendment 52 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) Directive (EU) 2018/1972 in its recital 114 clarifies that technology neutrality has to be seen as an efficient means to achieve a goal, it does not constitute a goal in itself. In the context of this Directive it has to be seen as contributing to the goal of road safety: in the context of the ongoing C-ITS deployment; other radio systems on Europe’s roads such as road charging or the smart tachograph and the principles in Annex II.
Amendment 54 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Be technology neutral – restrictions to the principle of technology neutrality should be appropriate and justified by the need to avoid harmful interference, for example by imposing emission masks and power levels, to ensure the protection of public health by limiting public exposure to electromagnetic fields, to ensure the proper functioning of services through an adequate level of technical quality of service, while not necessarily precluding the possibility of using more than one service in the same radio spectrum band, to ensure proper sharing of radio spectrum, in particular where its use is subject only to general authorisations, to safeguard the efficient use of radio spectrum, or to fulfil a general interest objective in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 76 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The provision of secured and reliable timing and positioning services is an essential element of the effective operation of ITS applications and services. Therefore, it is appropriate to ensure their backward compatibility with the authentication mechanism provided by the Galileo programme, in order to mitigate Global Navigation Satellite Systems (‘GNSS’) signal spoofing attacks.
Amendment 90 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point -a (new)
Directive 2010/40/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(-a) point (2) is replaced by the following: ‘(2) ‘ ()‘interoperability’ means the capacity of systems and the underlying business processes to exchange data and share information and knowledge not only at service-level but at technical level too, to guarantee the continuity of ITS services;’;
Amendment 97 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/40/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the specifications adopted by the Commission in accordance with Article 6 are applied to ITS applications and services, where those are deployed, in accordance with the principles in Annex II. This is without prejudice to the right of each Member State to decide on its deployment of such applications and services on its territory. This right is without prejudice to Articles 6a and 6b. Where relevant, Member States shall also cooperate, including with relevant stakeholders, on the enforcement of those specifications. The Commission shall adopt a methodology for the harmonisation of National Access Points’ architecture as part of its working program referred to in Article 17(5).
Amendment 100 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/40/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall also cooperate, including with relevant stakeholders, in respect of the priority areas, insofar as no specifications have been adopted with regard to those priority areas.
Amendment 103 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/40/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall also cooperate, where necessary, including with relevant stakeholders, on operational aspects of the implementation of and compliance with the specifications adopted by the Commission, such as standards and EU harmonised profiles, common definitions, common metadata, common quality requirements and aspects related to the interoperability of National Access Points’ architectures, common data exchange conditions, as well as common training and outreach activities.’;
Amendment 128 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/40/EC
Article 9
Article 9
(9a) Article 9 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 9 Non-binding measures The Commission mayshall adopt guidelines and other non-binding measures to facilitate Member States’ cooperation relating to the priority areas in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 15(2). These guidelines shall define and establish a process by which Member States will share the data types listed in Annex III, which have been made available by ITS service providers, between each other through their NAPs in a centralised and cooperative manner.’; Or. en (Directive 2010/40/EC)
Amendment 145 #
2021/0419(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1.3 a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1.3 a (new)
Directive 2010/40/EC
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1.3 a (new)
Annex I – point 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1 – paragraph 1 – point 3.1.3 a (new)
3.1.3a. Ensure rapid adaptation of Regulation (EU) 2018/858, to include Next Generation eCall technologies.
Amendment 140 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down measures to protect the environment and human health by preventing or reducing the adverse impacts which may result from the shipment of waste and enhancing circular economy. It establishes procedures and control regimes for the shipment of waste, depending on the origin, destination and route of the shipment, the type of waste shipped and the type of treatment to be applied to the waste at its destination.
Amendment 287 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. The person under the national jurisdiction of the country of dispatch who arranges the shipment shall complete and submit the relevant information contained in Annex VII, no later than onthe day before the shipment takes placeof shipment.
Amendment 336 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. In exceptional cases, and where the specific geographical or demographical situation warrants such a step, Member States may conclude bilateral agreements making the notification procedure for shipments of specific flows of waste less stringent in respect of cross-border shipments to the nearest suitable facility located in the border area between the two Member States concerned. if it establishes and is able to provide records of its waste management and waste shipment activities for the last five years, or, where constructed less than five years prior to the audit, it establishes and is able to provide records of its waste management and waste shipment activities for the time operating;
Amendment 416 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 2
Article 42 – paragraph 2
2. In cases where the export of plastic waste from the Union to a country to which the OECD Decision applies has considerably increased by more than 100% within a short period of timeone year, and there is insufficient evidence available demonstrating that the country concerned has the ability to recover this waste in an environmentally sound manner as referred to in Article 56, the Commission shall request the competent authorities of the country concerned to provide, within 60 days, information on the conditions under which the waste in question is recovered and the ability of the country concerned to manage the waste in question. The Commission may grant an extension of this time limit if the country concerned makes a reasoned request for an extension thereof.
Amendment 465 #
2021/0367(COD)
A natural or legal person exporting waste from the Union shall also carry out an ad- hoc audit without delay in case it receives plausible informationevidence that a facility no longer complies with the criteria laid down in Annex X.
Amendment 559 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IIIB – point 2 a (new)
Annex IIIB – point 2 a (new)
Amendment 582 #
2021/0367(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex X – point 1 – point f
Annex X – point 1 – point f
(f) it establishes and is able to provide records of its waste management and waste shipment activities for the last five years, or, where constructed less than five years prior to the audit, it establishes and is able to provide records of its waste management and waste shipment activities for the time operating;
Amendment 70 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22 a) The Union and the Member States have concluded multilateral agreements regarding maritime transport, or bilateral agreements with third countries.Those agreements include provisions related to the taxation of marine fuel and lubricants. Marine fuel, particularly for international voyages, has traditionally been provided tax-free. The need to pursue the objectives of the Directive requires that, without prejudice to those international agreements, energy products and electricity supplied for intra-EU waterborne navigation should be taxed. The exemption for the fuel used for international waterborne navigation is still needed in order to maintain the competitive position ofUnion companies.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Fuel used for intra-EU waterborne navigation, including fishing, should also be taxed, and the Member States party to international agreements providing for the exemption of that fuel, have to, by the date of the appwithout prejudice to international oblicgation of this Directive, ensure they eliminate the incompatibilities. It is necessary to allow for a different level of taxation to be applied to the use of energy products and electricity for intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transportnavigation, and their respective at berth activities. Considering the specificity of those uses, the minimum levels of taxation should be lower than the ones applicable to general motor fuel use. In order to provide an incentive to the use of sustainable alternative fuels and electricity, such sustainable alternative fuels and electricity should be exempted from taxation for ten years. Energy products and electricity used for the remaining intra-EU waterborne navigation should be subject to the standard levels of taxation applicable to motor fuels and electricity in the Member States.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) For extra-EU air navigation, without prejudice to international obligations, and for extra-EU waterborne navigation, including fishing, Member States may exempt or apply the same levels of intra-EU taxation, according to the type of activity.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25 a) In accordance with international obligations, Member States should exempt international waterborne navigation, including fishing.
Amendment 102 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) Inland Waterway transport.
Amendment 138 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to international obligations and to Article 5, Member states shall apply, as a single use, under fiscal control not less than minimum levels of taxation as set out in Tables B and D of Annex I to energy products supplied for use as fuel to vessels, and to electricity used directly for charging electric vessels, for the purposes of intra-EU waterborne regular service navigation, fishing and freight transport.
Amendment 148 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 151 #
2021/0213(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member states may exempt or apply the same levels of taxation applied for intra-EU waterborne navigation to extra-EU waterborne navigation according to the type of activityIn accordance with international obligations, Member States shall exempt international waterborne navigation.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 119 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 130 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
Amendment 134 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
Amendment 138 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 147 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 154 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 159 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 163 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
Amendment 169 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 176 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
Amendment 182 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 186 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
Amendment 191 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
Amendment 198 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
Amendment 200 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Pursuant to Directive (EU) 2018/410, the Commission should report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the progress achieved in the IMO towards an ambitious emission reduction objective, and on accompanying measures to ensure that the maritime transport sector duly contributes to the efforts needed to achieve the objectives agreed under the Paris Agreement. Efforts to limit global maritime emissions through the IMO are under way and should be encouraged. However, while the recent progress achieved through the IMO is welcome, these measures will not bedevelopments in the IMO framework are far from sufficient to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 210 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
Amendment 217 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
Amendment 354 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) The scope of the Innovation Fund referred to in Article 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes that concern the consumption of fuels in the sectors of buildings and road transport. In addition, the Innovation Fund should serve to support investments to decarbonise the maritime transport sector, including investments in sustainable alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia that are produced from renewables, as well as zero-emission propulsion technologies like wind technologies. Considering that revenues generated from penalties raised in Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]52 are allocated to the Innovatioa new 'Ocean Fund' as external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission should ensure that due consideration is given to support for innovative projects aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of renewable and lowzero carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime] while also supporting a just transition and safeguarding biodiversity. To ensure sufficient funding is available for innovation within this extended scope, the Innovation Fund should be supplemented with 50 million allowances, stemming partly from the allowances that could otherwise be auctioned, and partly from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free, in accordance with the current proportion of funding provided from each source to the Innovation Fund. from the allowances that could otherwise be allocated for free. _________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
Amendment 403 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IVa
Chapter IVa
Amendment 408 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30a
Article 30a
Amendment 410 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30b
Article 30b
Amendment 413 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30c
Article 30c
Amendment 415 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30d
Article 30d
Amendment 428 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Amendment 430 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30f
Article 30f
Amendment 435 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Amendment 436 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30h
Article 30h
Amendment 444 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30i
Article 30i
Amendment 448 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annexes
Annexes
Amendment 477 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 482 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Directive 2003/87/EC
Annex IIIa
Annex IIIa
Amendment 816 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)
From 1 January 2024, the Union-wide quantity of allowances shall be increased as a result of the inclusion of municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts setting out the amount of the increase in the Union-wide quantity of allowances to take account of the inclusion of municipal waste incineration installations in the EU ETS. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22a(2).
Amendment 877 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) measures intended to improve energy efficiency, district heating systems and insulation, efficient and renewable heating and cooling systems, or to provide financial support in order to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households, including by reducing distortive taxes;, provided such reduction is carried out in a progressive manner;
Amendment 898 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point c a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: '3a. In accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, Member States shall report annually to the Commission on the use of revenues and the actions taken pursuant to paragraph 3. Member States shall submit full, quality and consistent information. In particular, they shall define in their reports the meaning of ‘committed’ and ‘disbursed’ amounts, and submit rigorous financial information. If necessary to ensure compliance with those reporting obligations, Member States shall earmark revenues in their national budget. Member States shall ensure that EU ETS revenues are spent in a manner consistent with the obligations laid down in paragraph 3 and maintain their traceability, and ensure that they are additional to national climate spending. The Commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure that Member States respect their reporting obligations under this paragraph.’
Amendment 441 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Maritime fuel suppliers shall ensure that a minimum share of sustainable fuels is available to maritime operators at Union port, covered in the Article 5 of [AFIR], in accordance with the following values and dates: 2% from 1 January 2025; 6% from 1 January 2030; 13% from 1 January 2035; 26% from 1 January 2040; 59% from 1 January 2045; 75% from 1 January 2050.
Amendment 45 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) The "UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021", known as COP26, committed to the transition to climate neutrality to be just and sustainable, so that no region or community is left behind and highlighted the importance of ensuring a just transition of the workforce and the creation of decent work and quality jobs. The COP26 emphasised the need to support communities and regions that are particularly vulnerable to the economic, employment and social effects of the transition.
Amendment 48 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy, on the citizens, and the Member States. In particular, the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and the Council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest intoEU regions and Member States. The aspect of social compensation is critical to address the greduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of gen transition and to protect and prevenhouse gas emissions. Combined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, reduce the costs for buildings and road transport, and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. _________________ 31Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32)t the possible negative impacts on the most vulnerable households and enterprises while maintaining a high level of investment to ensure the success of the ecological transition.
Amendment 53 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, sufficient, stable and equitable resources are needed to finance those investments. In addition, before they have taken place, the cost supported by households and transport users for heating, cooling and cooking, as well as for road transport, is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers.
Amendment 59 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels maywill disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises including SMEs and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regionthus exacerbating inequalities, and who, in certain regions, especially in rural, peripheral, remote, outermost, insular, mountainous and sparsely populated ones, as well as those in less developed regions or territories and those suffering from other demographic and accessibility challenges, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
Amendment 66 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC should be used to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion, for the transition to be just and inclusive,Social Climate Fund should be established at EU level, alongside Member States' Social Climate Plans, in order to ensure a green inclusive and just transition that leavinges no one behind.
Amendment 72 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy is essential and access to affordable energy services is a basic social right and essential for social inclusion. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
Amendment 76 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) The increasing importance of energy and transport poverty have been acknowledged at EU-level through various initiatives. However, there are no standard Union level definitions and as a result, no transparent and comparable data on energy and transport poverty are available. Therefore, a broad Union level definition of both concepts should be established to target support and monitoring practices, in particular for the most vulnerable households, vulnerable enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12 b) Rural areas, which are home to 30.6% of the EU, are more exposed to suffer, particularly those that are sparsely populated, from transport poverty, due to, among others, lack of infrastructure and quality transport services, as well as from a deterioration in existing services and a low frequency or lack of public transport services, resulting in people relying on their own private vehicles and directly impacting in these regions' connectivity and socioeconomic development. To address all the latter, cooperation at EU, national and regional level is needed to incorporate rural mobility in the transition, throughout boosting investment in sustainable transport infrastructure and public transport services, as well as providing support to purchase low and zero-emission vehicles and promoting alternative mobility solutions such as sustainable mobility on demand and shared mobility services in these territories.
Amendment 78 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate Fund (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users. Thise Fund should promote fairness and solidarity between and within Member States while mitigating the risk of energy and mobility poverty during the transition and should build on and complement existing solidarity and climate mechanisms. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through, on one hand, increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improvedon the other hand, by granting access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport, including attractive and safe active mobility, to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport usersenterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users, as well as by promoting the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increasing the quality and frequency of its services particularly in rural areas, and incentivising clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure .
Amendment 87 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The implementation of the Fund should take into account an ex ante impact assessment provided by the Commission, illustrating the socioeconomic impact of the transition on vulnerable households, vulnerable enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users in Member States. This assessment should go hand in hand with an EU socioeconomic and governance policy addressing inequalities, in particular energy and transport poverty and social exclusion.
Amendment 90 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue twohe following objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users the necessarysufficient resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in of buildings and to access zero- and low- emission vehicles and mobility. Secon, including attractive and safe active mobility. Secondly, the Plans should provide the sufficient resources to promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increase the quality and frequency of its services particularly in rural areas, as well as to incentivise clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure. Thirdly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 93 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan30a highlights that social rights and the European social dimension need to be strengthened across all policies of the Union as enshrined in the Treaties, in particular Article 3 TEU and Article 9 TFEU. _________________ 30a Endorsed by the European Council on 24 and 25 June 2021.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The Plans should also include resources to provide information and awareness-raising support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the investments and measures intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and to grant access to zero- and low- emission mobility and transport modes, promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increase the quality and frequency of its services particularly in rural areas, incentivise clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure, as well as to increase energy efficiency of buildings, and decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings including the integration of energy from renewable sources.
Amendment 98 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with regional, local level authorities, social partners and civil society organizations, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 101 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Those amendments have differing economic and social impacts on the different sectors of the economy, on the citizens, and the Member States. In particular, the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and the Council31 should provide an additional economic incentive to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption and thereby accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, reduce the costs for buildings and road transport, and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment. _________________ 31 Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32)The Commission will collect data on the social impact of the accompanying measures and how they affect different Member States, regions and vulnerable groups. The aspects of preventive approach, reduction of inequalities and social compensation are critical in order to avoid the worst effects on the most vulnerable households and self-employed persons while maintaining a high level of investment to ensure the success of the ecological transition.
Amendment 102 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor oraddressing energy and transport poverty, particularly in the case of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users is key for a just and inclusive transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support should only concern direct impacts of the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directiveconcern direct impacts of the transition and should address and reduce energy and transport poverty. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 115 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with Paris Agreement commitments, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the actions under this Regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial frameworkat least 30% of the total amount of the Union budget and the European Union Recovery instrument expenditure should be spent on mainstreamto supporting climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 7.5% of annual spending under the MFF to biodiversity objectives in 2024 and 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027, while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. For this purpose, the methodology set out in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the Fund. The Fund should support activities that fully respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . Only such measures and investments should be included in the Plans. Direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives, and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. The Commission intends to issue technical guidance to the Member States well ahead of the preparation of the Plans. The guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a Council Recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. _________________ 33Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 34 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
Amendment 118 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing asdisproportionally affected by the consequences of climate change1a, by energy poverty and are particularly affected by carbon pricing due to the employment, income, pay and pension gaps. Moreover, they represent 85% of single parent families. Single parent families, which have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and are under-represented as tenants. Women are also under-represented as car owners and feel more unsafe in public transport, despite using it more1b. All the latter, limits women's involvement in the green and digital mobility transition. Gender equality as well as rights and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and, implementation and monitoring of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. _________________ 1aEIGE, Area K - Women and the environment: climate change is gendered, 05 March 2020, available at: https://eige.europa.eu/publications/beijing -25-policy-brief-area-k-women-and- environment 1bIPOL study on "Women and transport", available at: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank /nl/document/IPOL_STU(2021)701004
Amendment 122 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) Women have different and more complex mobility patterns than those of men. They require more varied means of transport as they are the main responsible persons for care within households. They use more public transport, are more interested in the frequency and quality of service and more affected by transport and mobility affordability1a.Moreover, as transport is a factor that can directly impact and increase poverty and social exclusion, gender mainstreaming should be promoted and implemented into all EU and national transport-related legislation, policies, programmes and actions, including those of the Social Climate Fund and the Member States’ Social Climate Plans. _________________ 1aIPOL study on "Women and transport", available at: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank /nl/document/IPOL_STU(2021)701004
Amendment 125 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels maytransition towards climate neutrality will disproportionaltely affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterpriseself- employed persons and vulnerable transport users who already spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regions, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumptionfurther deepening the existing inequalities.
Amendment 130 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The financial envelope of the Fund should, in principle, be commensurate to amounts corresponding to 25% of the expected revenues from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC in be negotiated within the EU budget and the resource allocation should be negotiated between the European Parliament and the Council as any other EU programme. The budget of the Fund should be at least EUR 23 700 000 000 in current prices for the period 20263-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources27 and EUR 48 500 000 000 in current prices for the period 2028-2032. This amount could be revised upwards in line with the evolution of the costs of the transition. Member States are to finance 5025 % of the total costs of their Plan themselves. For this purpose, as well as for investment and measures to accelerate and alleviate the required transition for citizens negatively affected, Member States should inter alia use their expected revenues from emissions trading for buildings and road transport under Directive 2003/87/EC for that purpose. _________________ 41Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/2053 of 14 December 2020 on the system of own resources of the European Union and repealing Decision 2014/335/EU, Euratom (OJ L 424, 15.12.2020, p. 1)This share could be revaluated in accordance with the resources allocated to the Fund.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) In the event of higher carbon price, additional financing should be made available for the Fund to ensure the adequate and fair mitigation of the impact on the most vulnerable households, vulnerable enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 139 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Therefore, a part of the revenues generated by the inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECPreventive measures and compensation should be usprovided to address the social impacts arising from that inclusion, for thee transition towards climate neutrality to achieve a transition to behat is just and inclusive, and leavinges no one behind.
Amendment 141 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises including SMEs and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas)costs of the transition and who suffer from or at risk of energy and transport poverty.
Amendment 147 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECpreventing and addressing the possible socioeconomic impacts of the measures taken at Union and national level to advance in the green transition to achieve the climate neutrality objective set out in Article 2, paragraph 1 of the Regulation EU 2021/1119 ("European Climate Law"). The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to, on one hand, increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improvedon the other hand, granting access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport. , promoting the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increasing the quality and frequency of its services particularly in rural areas, and incentivising clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure.
Amendment 148 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services suchthe inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heatingmbination of low income, high-energy prices and low quality, poor performing housing stock. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
Amendment 156 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-related building renovationmeasures to increase energy efficiency in buildings, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the decarbonisation of replacement of heating, and cooling and cooking applianc, the replacement of cooking appliances and lighting for more efficient ones, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources, as well as measures aiming at adapting buildings for people with disabilities and/or reduced mobility;
Amendment 161 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50[Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]a household’s inability to meet its basic energy supply needs and lack of access to essential energy services as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health and a decent standard of living.
Amendment 165 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) 'transport poverty' means a household inability to carry out its basic daily mobility to meet its essential socioeconomic needs (such as accessing the workplace, health facilities, education...) resulting of, among others: low income, lack of financial means, inability to replace their combustion engine cars and purchase low or zero- emission vehicles, high fuel costs, lack of affordable or availability of quality and high-frequency public transport services, lack or shortage of alternative mobility solutions;
Amendment 168 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Amendment 172 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘transport users’ means households or micro-enterprises, including SMEs, that use various transport and mobility options;
Amendment 173 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emisstransitions trading for buildings and road transporto climate neutrality on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself- employed persons and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself- employed persons and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 177 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households inwhich suffer from or at risk of energy poverty or households, including lower and middle- income ones, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;measures taken at Union and national level to advance in the green transition to achieve climate neutrality.
Amendment 183 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterprises, including SMEs, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occupy;measures taken at Union and national level to advance in the green transition to achieve climate neutrality.
Amendment 191 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users, including from lower and middle-income households, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to purchase zero- and low- emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport, including public transport, particularly in rural and remote areasuffer from or at risk of transport poverty; particular attention should be taken to vulnerable transport users in rural peripheral, remote, outermost, insular, mountainous and sparsely populated regions, as well as those in less developed regions or territories and those suffering from other demographic and accessibility challenges.
Amendment 194 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricingcost of the transition to climate neutrality on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets ofgrant access to sustainable and smart mobility and transport services to citizens and regions alongside the Union.
Amendment 197 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Plan may include national m: a) Measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to address and reduce the impaccost of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. transition to climate neutrality. Member States that have ongoing national or regional programmes in the areas of energy renovation of buildings and zero and low emissions mobility and transport may allocate up to 100% of the fund's allocation to direct income support. b) Finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings, to implement energy efficiency improvement measures, to carry out building renovation, and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources, to carry out electrical, fire and seismic safety inspection and renovation; c) Finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low- emission mobility and transport, to promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increase the quality and frequency of its services, particularly in rural areas, and to incentivise clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure.
Amendment 201 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources, including in the form of financial support without an up-front or minimum contribution requirement, to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long- term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporarycomplemented with direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 202 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 216 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Particular attention needs to be paid to vulnerable tenants in the private rental and social housing markets. These tenants also include households in energy poverty or households, including lower middle income ones, that are significantly affected by the price impacts of increased heating costs or by higher rental prices following renovation, but are not in a position to renovate the building they occupy. As part of their Social Climate Plans, Member States should therefore develop energy efficient, green social housing projects and specific measures and investments to support vulnerable tenants on the private rental and social housing markets. Renovation projects that benefit from support from this fund should not result in an increase of the agreed rental price.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with regional level authoritieswith a meaningful involvement of local and regional level authorities, social partners and civil society organisations working with vulnerable people, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation and sex- disaggregated data, taking into account elements such as access to, affordability and availability of frequent and quality public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;in rural, sparsely populated and remote areas, among others.
Amendment 233 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to address the transition to climate neutrality, and reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 238 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) envisaged milestones, targets to reduce the number of vulnerable households, vulnerable enterprises, including SMEs, and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 July 2032;
Amendment 239 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
Amendment 246 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) for the preparation and, where available, for the implementation of the Plan, a summary of the consultation process provided in Article 3, paragraph 3a (new), conducted in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and with the national legal framework, of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders, and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the Plan;
Amendment 253 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Pending the impact of those investments on reducing costs and emissions, well targeted direct income support for the most vulnerable would help the just transition. Such support should be understood to be a temporary measure accompanying the decarbonisation of the housing and transport sectors. It would not be permanent as it does not address the root causes of energy and transport poverty. Such support sreduce the existing social challenges associated with the energy transition, disproportionately affecting households suffering from energy poverty, vulnerable househould only concern direct ims spending larger pacrts of their inclusion of building and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, not electricity or heating costs related to the inclusion of power and heat production in the scope of that Directive. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in timeome on energy and transport, low- income families living in the worst performing buildings and in most deprived areas.
Amendment 261 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural particular, rural, sparsely populated and remote areas, among others.
Amendment 266 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Direct income support when combined with investment measures, including in the form of financial support without an up-front or minimum contribution requirement, targeting the same beneficiaries may lead to better results in reaching the objectives of the Fund.
Amendment 275 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Taking into account the importance of tackling climate change in line with Paris Agreement commitments, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the actions under this Regulation should contribute to the achievement of the target that 30% of all expenditure under the 2021- 2027 multiannual financial framework should be spent on mainstreaming climate objectives and should contribute to the ambition of providing 10% of annual spending to biodiversity objectives in 2026 and 2027, while considering the existing overlaps between climate and biodiversity goals. For this purpose, the methodology set out in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council33 should be used to tag the expenditures of the Fund. The Fund should support activities that fully respect thesocial, climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council34 . Only such measures and investments should be included in the Plans. Direct income support measures should as a rule be considered as having an insignificant foreseeable impact on environmental objectives, and as such be considered compliant with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’. The Commission intends to issue technical guidance to the Member States well ahead of the preparation of the Plans. The guidance will explain how the measures and investments must comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852. The Commission intends to present in 2021 a proposal for a Council Recommendation on how to address the social aspects of the green transition. _________________ 33 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159). 34 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13).
Amendment 277 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. Such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road transportof fuel prices and other costs of the transition to smart and sustainable mobility. Such support shall decrease over time. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d).
Amendment 279 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, including SMEs, or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
Amendment 283 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support building renovations, prioritising social housing and deprived areas, especially for those occupying worst- performing buildings, including in the form of financial support or fiscal incentives such as deductibility of renovation costs from the rent, independently of the ownership of the buildings concerned;
Amendment 285 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility forrights of persons with disabilities should be taken into accountupheld and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, of heating and cooling ofin buildings, and of cooking in, buildings andappliances, as well as the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;
Amendment 296 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) provide accessfinancial support or incentives to access, including for their purchase, to zero- and low- emission vehicles and bikes, including financial support or fiscal incentives for their purchasecycles, as well as for appropriate public and private infrastructure, including for recharging and refuelling; for support concerning low-zero - emission vehicles, a timetable for gradually reducing the supportincentivising its uptake shall be provided;
Amendment 298 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Member States should submit their Plans together with the update of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council35 and the European Code of Conduct on Partnership in the framework of the European Structural and Investment Funds35a. The Plans should include the measures to be financed, their estimated costs and the national contribution. They should also include key milestones and targets to assess the effective implementation of the measures. _________________ 35 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1). 35a Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 240/2014
Amendment 298 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) promote the use of affordable and accessible public transport and increase the quality and frequency of its services particularly in rural areas, granting free access to public transport or adapted tariffs for access to public transport, as well as fostering sustainable mobility on demand and shared mobility services paying particular attention to those areas suffering from demographic and accessibility challenges such as depopulated areas, and incentivising clean urban transport fleet renewal and the deployment of the corresponding refuelling and recharging infrastructure;
Amendment 300 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive and safe active mobility options, for rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areatermost, peripheral, remote, mountainous, and sparsely populated regions as well less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri-urban areas, and regions and territories suffering from other demographic and accessibility challenges.
Amendment 304 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The Fund should only support such activities that respect applicable collective agreements, social and labour law, regarding inter alia wages, working conditions, health and safety of workers, collective bargaining rights and trade union participation.
Amendment 307 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) support training, upskilling and reskilling of the labour force for jobs in sectors related to the transition towards smart and sustainable mobility and to energy-efficient building renovation.
Amendment 308 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
(f b) provide targeted information and awareness-raising support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the measures and investments listed in Article 6 paragraph 2 of this Regulation.
Amendment 313 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 317 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. Where it is proven by the Member State concerned in its Plan that the public interventions referred to in paragraph 1 do not fully off-set the price increase resulting from the inclusion of the sectors of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECcosts of the transition to climate neutrality, direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-set.
Amendment 321 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 327 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 20253-2027 shall be at least EUR 23 700 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 335 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be at least EUR 48 500 000 000 in current prices, subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 346 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Amendment 348 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a Technical assistance of Member States 1) At the initiative of the Member State, the Fund may support actions necessary for the effective administration and use of the Fund, as well as to provide financing to carry out, among others, functions such as preparation, training, management, monitoring, evaluation, visibility and communication. 2) The Member State may propose to undertake additional technical assistance actions to reinforce the capacity and efficiency of public authorities and bodies, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective administration and use of the Fund. 3) The amount of technical assistance will be established at 10% of the total amount of the Fund.
Amendment 361 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall contribute at least to 250 percent of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 362 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Amendment 365 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges of the costs of the transition faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, including SMEs, and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 375 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
Amendment 378 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, including SMEs and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 379 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iii a) whether the consultation for the preparation of the Plan was conducted in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 3a (new).
Amendment 383 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Social Climate Plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either in whole or in part, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, in particular because of the actual direct effeccosts of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECtransition to climate neutrality, the Member State concerned may submit to the Commission an amendment of its Plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. Member States may request technical support for the preparation of such request.
Amendment 387 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. By 15 March 2027 each Member State concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its Plans in view of the actual direct effeccosts of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/087/ECtransition. Those assessments shall be submitted to the Commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 390 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. After the Commission has adopted a decision as referred to in Article 16, it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the Member State concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 20253-2027. That agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 391 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supportenvisaged by the Fund shall support a socially fair transition to climate neutrality, especially benefit households, micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and transport users, which are vulnerable, and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas)distributional impact of the transition to climate neutrality, including by carbon pricing, especially households in energy poverty and without access to affordable and environmentally sustainable modes of transport.
Amendment 403 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) in 2027, an assessment of the Plan referred to in Article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/087/ECcosts of the transition;
Amendment 405 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. By 1 July 20284, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an early evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the Fund.
Amendment 406 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerat transition, and to ensure the ability of vulnerable households, self-employed and transport users to participate in and adapt to the transition, to reduce energy poverty and enlarge the access to affordable and sustainable green transport and mobility means. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable self- employed and vulnerable transport users, especially those in energy poverty, and/or those in the lowest income deciles, or with low capacity to invest in, or limited access to, alternative and energy efficient heating, cooling and sustainable and affordable transport usersmodes, through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transportaffordable and sustainable zero emission mobility and transport, as well as to mitigate the negative impacts of the transition to climate neutrality on vulnerable households and tackle their social exclusion.
Amendment 407 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. By 1 July 2026 the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the Fund.
Amendment 412 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives of the Fund laid down in Article 1 have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of the resources and the Union added value. It shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in Article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC and from thef the measures taken at Union and national level to advance in the green transition to achieve the climate neutrality objective, as well as the impact of national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council63 . It shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the Fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECcosts of the transition and other relevant considerations. _________________ 63Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26-42).
Amendment 415 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 426 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall not provide any support which prolongs the use of fossil fuels.
Amendment 442 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50 [Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]the in ability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high-energy prices and low quality, poor performing housing stock;
Amendment 454 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘micro-enterprise’ means an enterprise that employs fewer than 10 persons and whose annual turnover or annual balance sheet does not exceed EUR 2 million, calculated in accordance with Articles 3 to 6 of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/201453 ; _________________ 53 Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declself-employed persons’ mean those who work in their own business, professional practice or farm for the purpose of earning certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 187, 26.6.2014, p. 1).a profit, and who employ no other persons;
Amendment 459 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘transport users’ means households or micro-enterpriseself-employed persons that use various transport and mobility options;
Amendment 470 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘vulnerable households’ means households in energy poverty, or with lack of access to affordable sustainable transport or households, including lower middle- income ones, that are significantly affected by the pricesocial impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occuptransition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 477 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘vulnerable micro-enterprises’ means micro-enterpriself-employed persons’ means thoses that are significantly affected by the pricesocial impacts of the inclusion of buildings into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC and lack the means to renovate the building they occuptransition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 494 #
2021/0206(COD)
(13) ‘vulnerable transport users’ means transport users, including from lower middle-income households, that are significantly affected by the pricesocial impacts of the inclusion of road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECtransition to climate neutrality and lack the means to purchase zero- and low- emission vehicles or to switch to alternative sustainable modes of transport, including public transport, particularly in rural and remote areas.
Amendment 502 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 13 a (new)
(13a) ‘most deprived persons’ means natural persons, whether individuals, families, households or groups of persons, including children in vulnerable situations and homeless people, whose need for assistance has been established according to the objective criteria which are set by the national competent authorities in consultation with relevant stakeholders while avoiding conflicts of interest, and which may include elements that allow for the targeting of the most deprived persons in certain geographical areas.
Amendment 509 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article and following a meaningful consultation of local and regional level authorities, social partners and relevant civil society organisations. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the social impact of carbon pricingthe transition to climate neutrality on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself- employed persons and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable and energy efficient heating, and cooling and affordable and zero-emission mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 527 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Plan may include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fumeasures taken at Union and national levels, resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECpectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in article 1, paragraph 1 of Regulation(EU) 2021/1119 (European Climate Law).
Amendment 551 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) finance measures and investments to increase energy efficiency of buildings, using a cost-effectiveness approach, such as life-cycle costing, to implement energy efficiency improvement measures, to carry out building renovation, and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 563 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low- emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 569 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) finance measures and investments to mitigate the negative impacts of the transition to climate neutrality on vulnerable households and tackle their social exclusion.
Amendment 588 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the coherence and mutual reinforcement of the accompanying measures to reduce the effects referred to in point (c)
Amendment 591 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in pricese transition to climate neutrality on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the groups and areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural and those where the at risk of poverty rate is above the EU average;
Amendment 619 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) the sustainability of the measures and investments, and their long-term impact on vulnerable households, vulnerable self-employed persons and vulnerable transport users beyond 2032;
Amendment 620 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Amendment 622 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) an explanation of how the Plan contributes to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights principles, in particular principle 20;
Amendment 625 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) an explanation of how the Plan ensures that social and labour rights are respected and promoted, and relevant social indicators are improved;
Amendment 640 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) for the preparation and, where available, for the implementation, the implementation and the monitoring of the Plan, a summary of the consultation process, conducted in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and with the national legal frameworkEuropean Code of Conduct on Partnership, of local and regional authorities, social partners, civil society organisations, youth organisations and other relevant stakeholders, and how the input of the stakeholders is reflected in the Plan;
Amendment 653 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Payment of support shall be conditional upon achieving the milestones and targets for measures and investments set out in the Plans. Those milestones and targets shall be compatible with the Union’s climate, labour and social targets and cover in particular:
Amendment 673 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas.
Amendment 679 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) creation of sustainable quality jobs by public and private entities receiving support as referred to in article 6(2) (c) and (f).
Amendment 684 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(eb) reduction of poverty.
Amendment 694 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Any activities financed by the Fund shall respect applicable collective agreements, social and labour law, regarding inter alia wages, working conditions, health and safety of workers, collective bargaining rights and trade union participation.
Amendment 706 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Member States may include the costs of measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and vulnerable households that are transport users to absorb the increase in road transport and heating fuel prices. Such support shall decrease over time and be limited to the direct impact of the emission trading for buildings and road, affected by the climate neutral transportition. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d).
Amendment 716 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterpriseself- employed persons or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
Amendment 721 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point -a (new)
(-a) ensure access to affordable energy efficient housing, including by providing sufficient energy efficient housing stock in the social housing sector, building new green social housing and supporting moving into more efficient housing stock;
Amendment 728 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) support building renovations, especially for those occupying worst- performing buildings and in the social housing sector, including in the form of financial support, without an up-front or minimum contribution requirement, or fiscal incentives such as deductibility of renovation costs from taxation or the rent, independently of the ownership of the buildings concerned;
Amendment 740 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) contribute to the decarbonisation, including the electrification, of heating and cooling of, and cooking in, buildings, by ensuring access to affordable and energy efficient systems, and the integration of energy from renewable sources that contribute to the achievements of energy savings;
Amendment 760 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) provide access to zero- and low- emission vehicles and bikes, including financial support or fiscal incentives for their purchase as well as for appropriate public and private infrastructure, including for recharging and refuelling, without an up-front or minimum contribution requirement, or fiscal incentives for their purchase; for support concerning low-emission vehicles, a timetable for gradually reducing the support shall be provided;
Amendment 778 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) support public and private entities in developing and providing affordable zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services and the uptake of attractive active mobility options for rural, insular, mountainous, remote and less accessible areas or for less developed regions or territories, including less developed peri- urban areas.
Amendment 791 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) combat discrimination of certain vulnerable groups in accessing measures and support linked to the transition, including through capacity building;
Amendment 794 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
(fb) facilitate access to sustainable consumption and promote cost-saving opportunities linked to the circular economy;
Amendment 795 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f c (new)
(fc) support cooperatives for the access and provision of clean energy and zero emission transport;
Amendment 796 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f d (new)
(fd) provide targeted and accessible information and awareness on risk reduction and cost-effective measures related to the transition to climate neutrality, as well as on the available support measures financed by the Fund.
Amendment 800 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 815 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Pass-on of benefits to households, micro- enterpriseself- employed persons and transport users
Amendment 818 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States may include into the estimated total costs financial support provided to public or private entities other than vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport uses, if those entities carry out measures and investments ultimately benefitting vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 823 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Member States shall provide for the necessary statutory and contractual safeguards to ensure that the entire benefit is passed on to the households, micro- enterpriseself- employed persons and transport users.
Amendment 832 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 20253-2027 shall be at least EUR 23 700 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 849 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Fund for the period 2028-2032 shall be at least EUR 48 500 000 000 in current prices, subject to the availability of the amounts under the annual ceilings of the applicable multiannual financial framework referred to in Article 312 TFEU.
Amendment 852 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Fund shall be endowed by: (a) 25 % from the total revenue from the allowances auctioned in accordance with Directive2003/87/EC [(COD)2021/0211] not allocated to the Modernisation or the Innovation Fund; (b) additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 855 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. In the event that endowments to the Fund referred to in paragraph 2a of this Article are above the target amount of the financial envelope in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, the surplus shall remain in the Fund.
Amendment 859 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
3. The amounts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities which are required for the management of the Fund and the achievement of its objectives, in particular studies, meetings of experts, consultation of stakeholders, information and communication actions, including inclusive outreach actions, and corporate communication of the political priorities of the Union, insofar as they are related to the objectives of this Regulation, expenses linked to IT networks focusing on information processing and exchange, corporate information technology tools, and all other technical and administrative assistance expenses incurred by the Commission for the management of the Fund. Expenses may also cover the costs of other supporting activities such as quality control and monitoring of projects on the ground and the costs of peer counselling and experts for the assessment and implementation of the eligible actions. These costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the Plan.
Amendment 906 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall contribute at least to 540 percent of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 914 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. By way of derogation from the paragraph 1, the contribution of Member States whose gross national income (GNI) per capita is below 90% of the EU average, shall be limited to a maximum of 20% of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 917 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States shall contribute to 10% of the total estimated costs of the measures contributing to the eradication of energy poverty of and to ensuring access to sustainable transport for the most deprived persons.
Amendment 921 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall inter alia use revenues from the auctioning of their allowances in accordance with Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC for their national contribution to the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 926 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterpriseself-employed persons and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECthe transition to climate neutrality, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 938 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) whether the Plan is expected to ensure that no measure ors and investments included in the Plan do not causes significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, respect applicable social and labour law, and contribute to the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 955 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterpriseself- employed persons and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 956 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i a (new)
(ia) whether a meaningful involvement of local and regional authorities, social partners and relevant civil society organisations has been ensured during preparation, and whether such involvement is foreseen during the implementation and monitoring;
Amendment 963 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) whether the Plan contributes to the creation of sustainable quality jobs.
Amendment 985 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Social Climate Plan, including relevant milestones and targets, is no longer achievable, either in whole or in part, by the Member State concerned because of objective circumstances, in particular because of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, the Member State concerned maythe Member State concerned may, following a meaningful consultation with regional and local authorities, social partners and relevant civil society organisations, submit to the Commission an amendment of its Plan to include the necessary and duly justified changes. Member States may request technical support for the preparation of such request.
Amendment 998 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5
Article 17 – paragraph 5
5. By 15 March 2027 each Member State concerned shall assess the appropriateness of its Plans in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/087/ECtransition to climate neutrality. Those assessments shall be submitted to the Commission as part of the biennial progress reporting pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 1002 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. After the Commission has adopted a decision as referred to in Article 16, it shall in due time conclude an agreement with the Member State concerned constituting an individual legal commitment within the meaning of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 covering the period 20253-2027. That agreement may be concluded at the earliest one year before the year of the start of the auctions under Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 1025 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Where it is established that breaches of the principles of the rule of law in a Member State affect or seriously risk affecting the sound financial management of the Fund or the protection of the financial interests of the Union, the Commission shall take the appropriate measures in accordance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council which may include, among others, a suspension of payments to the affected national authorities. In such cases, the Commission shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the intended final beneficiaries of the Fund continue to have access to EU assistance, with the Commission ensuring disbursement via regional and local authorities, non-governmental organisations, or other entities with a proven capacity to ensure the sound financial management of the Fund.
Amendment 1041 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure complementarity, synergy, coherence and consistency among different instruments at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional and local levels, both in the planning phase and during implementation;
Amendment 1045 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ensure close cooperation between those responsible for implementation and control at Union, national and, where appropriate, regional and local levels to achieve the objectives of the Fund.
Amendment 1055 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State concerned shall, on a biennial basis and following a meaningful consultation with regional and local authorities, social partners and relevant civil society organisations, report to the Commission on the implementation of its Plan as part of its integrated national energy and climate progress report pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and in accordance with Article 28 thereof. The Member States concerned shall include in their progress report:
Amendment 1061 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) when applicable, detailed information on progress towards the national indicative objective to reduce the number of households in energy poverty, the access to affordable and zero- emission transport and mobility means, on progress regarding other relevant social indicators, and, where applicable, on the number of sustainable quality jobs created;
Amendment 1067 #
2021/0206(COD)
(f) in 2027, an assessment of the Plan referred to in Article 17(5) in view of the actual direct effects of the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/087/ECtransition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 1078 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 25 to supplement this Regulation in order to set out the common indicators to be used for reporting on the progress and for the purpose of monitoring and evaluation of the Fund towards the achievement of the objectives set out in Article 1 are stated in Annex XX of this Regulation.
Amendment 1082 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23 b (new)
Article 23 b Social Climate Dialogue 1. In order to enhance the dialogue between the Union institutions, in particular the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, and to ensure greater transparency and accountability, the competent committee of the European Parliament may invite the Commission twice a year to discuss the following matters: (a) the plans of the Member States; (b) the assessment of the plans of the Member States; (c) the status of fulfilment of the milestones and targets of the plans of the Member States; (d) payment, suspension and termination procedures, including any observation presented and remedial measures taken by the Member States to ensure a satisfactory fulfilment of the milestones and targets; (e) any other relevant information and documentation provided by the Commission to the competent committee of the European Parliament in relation to the implementation of the SCF. 2. The European Parliament may express its views in resolutions as regards the matters referred to in paragraph 1. 3. The Commission shall take into account any elements arising from the views expressed through the social climate dialogue, including the resolutions from the European Parliament if provided.
Amendment 1085 #
2021/0206(COD)
1. By 1 July 2028No later than two years after the entry into force of the present regulation, the Commission shall provide the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions with an evaluation report on the implementation and functioning of the Fund.
Amendment 1096 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The evaluation report shall, in particular, assess to which extent the objectives of the Fund laid down in Article 1 have been achieved, the efficiency of the use of the resources and the Union added value. It shall consider the continued relevance of all objectives and actions set out in Article 6 in light of the impact on greenhouse gas emissions from the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/ECf the transition to climate neutrality and from the national measures taken to meet the binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council63 . It shall also consider the continued relevance of the financial envelope of the Fund in relation to possible developments concerning the auctioning of allowances under the emission trading system for buildings and road transport pursuant to Chapter IVa ofestablished by Directive 2003/87/EC and other relevant considerations. _________________ 63 Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (OJ L 156, 19.6.2018, p. 26-42).
Amendment 1100 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25
Article 25
Amendment 1105 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1109 #
Amendment 42 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Over the past decades, air transport has played a crucial role in the Union's economy and in the everyday lives of Union citizens, as one of the best performing and most dynamic sectors of the Union economy. It has been a strong driver for economic growth, jobs, trade and tourism, as well as for connectivity and mobility for businesses and citizens alike, particularly within the Union aviation internal market. Growth in air transport services has significantly contributed to improving connectivity and cohesion within the Union, including its regions, and with third countries, and has been a significant enabler of the Union economy.
Amendment 48 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) From 2020, air transport has been one of the hardest hit sector by the COVID-19 crisis. With the perspective of an end to the pandemic in sight, it is expected that air traffic will gradually resume in the coming years and recover to its pre-crisis levels. At the same time, emissions from the sector have been increasing since 1990 and the trend of increasing emissions could return as we overcome the pandemic. Therefore, it is necessaryimperative to prepare for the future and make the necessary adjustments ensuring a well-functioning air transport market that contributes to achieving the Union’s climate goals, with high levels of connectivity, safety and security.
Amendment 57 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The air transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors across the Union, for which a level playing field is indispensable. The stability and prosperity of the air transport market and its economic actors relies on a clear and harmonised policy framework where aircraft operators, airports and other aviation actors can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. It is essential to ensure air connectivity within the Union by stakeholders from the Union. This to avoid dependence on third country stakeholders and safeguard air transport business and jobs, but also to retain an air transport and infrastructure security in line with the Union security. Where market distortions occur, they risk putting aircraft operators or airports at a disadvantage with internal or external competitors. In turn, this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the air transport industry, job opportunities for workers, and a loss of air connectivity for citizens and businesses.
Amendment 66 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) A key objective of the common transport policy is sustainable development. This requires an integrated approach aimed at ensuring both the effective functioning of Union transport systems, compliance with labour and social regulations, and protection of the environment. Sustainable development of air transport requires the introduction of measures aimed at reducing the carbon emissions from aircraft flying from Union airports. Such measures should contribute to meeting the Union’s climate objectives by 2030 and 2050.
Amendment 70 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Communication on a Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy10 adopted by the Commission in December 2020 sets a course of action for the EU transport system to achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient. The decarbonisation of the air transport sector is a necessary and challenging process, especially in the short term. Technological advancements, pursued in European and national research and innovation aviation programmes have contributed to important emission reductions in the past decades. However, the global growth of air traffic has outpaced the sector’s emissions reductions. Whereas new technologies, such as electric- or hydrogen powered aircrafts, are expected to help reducing short-haul aviation’s reliance on fossil energy in the next decades, sustainable aviation fuels offer the only solution for significant decarbonisation of all flight ranges, already in the short term. However, this potential is currently largely untapped. _________________ 10 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future (COM/2020/789 final), 9.12.2020.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Sustainable aviation fuels are liquid, drop-in fuels, fully fungible with conventional aviation fuel and compatible with existing aircraft engines. Several production pathways of sustainable aviation fuels have been certified at global level for use in civil or military aviation. Sustainable aviation fuels are technologically ready to play an important role in reducing emissions from air transport already in the very short term. They are expected to account for a major part of the aviation fuel mix in the medium and long term. Further, with the support of appropriate international fuel standards, sustainable aviation fuels might contribute to lowering the aromatic content of the final fuel used by an operator, thus helping to reduce other non-CO2 emissions. Other alternatives to power aircraft, such as electricity or liquid hydrogen are promising technologies that are expected to progressively contribute to the decarbonisation of air transport, beginning with short-haul flights.
Amendment 102 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The present Regulation should apply to aircraft engaged in civil aviation, carrying out commercial air transport flights. It should not apply to aircraft such as military aircraft and aircraft engaged in operations for humanitarian, search, rescue, disaster relief or medical purposes, as well as customs, police and fire-fighting operations. Indeed, flights operated in such circumstances are of exceptional nature and as such cannot always be planned in the same way as regular flights. Due to the nature of their operations, they may not always be in a position to fulfil obligations under this Regulation, as it may represent unnecessary burden. In order to cater for a level playing field across the EU aviation single market, this regulation should cover the largest possible share of commercial air traffic operated from airports located on EU territory. At the same time, in order to safeguard air connectivity for the benefits of EU citizens, businesses and regions, it is important to avoid imposing undue burden on air transport operations at small airports. A threshold of yearly passenger air traffic and freight traffic should be defined, below which airports would not be covered by this Regulation; however, tThe scope of the Regulation should be to cover at least 95% of total traffic departing from airports in the Union. For the same reasons, a threshold should be defined to exempt aircraft operators accountable for a very low number of departures from airports located on EU territoryll airports in the Union in the long term.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuels with a high potential for sustainability, commercial maturity and a high potential for innovation and growth to meet future needs should be promoted. This should support creating innovative and competitive fuels markets and ensure sufficient supply of sustainable aviation fuels for aviation in short and long term to contribute to Union transport decarbonisation ambitions, while strengthening Union’s efforts towards a high level of environmental protection. For this purpose, all sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in Parts A and B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, as well as synthetic aviation fuels should be eligible. In particular, sustainable aviation fuels produced from feedstock listed in Part B of Annex IX of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 are essential, as currently the most commercially mature technology to decarbonise air transport already in the short term, meaning drop-in aviation fuels that are either biofuels as defined in Article 2 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, with the exception of high ILUC biofuels as defined in Article 26(2) of the same Directive, or synthetic aviation fuels, and which comply with the sustainability and greenhouse gasemissions criteria laid down in Article 29 and 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and are verified in accordance with Article 30 of that Directive, should be eligible and essential for the shift of making the aviation sector more sustainable as soon as possible.
Amendment 121 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 131 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 148 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) With the introduction and ramp-up of sustainable aviation fuels at Union airports, practices of fuel tankering may be exacerbated as a consequence of aviation fuel costs increases. Tankering practices are unstainable and should be avoided as they undermine the Union’s efforts to reduce environmental impacts from transport. Those would be contrary to the aviation decarbonisation objectives as increased aircraft weight would increase fuel consumption and related emissions on a given flight. Tankering practices also put at risk the level playing field in the Union between aircraft operators, and also between airports. This Regulation should therefore require aircraft operators to refuel prior to departure from a given Union airport. The amount of fuel uplifted prior to departures from a given Union airport should be commensurate with the amount of fuel necessary to operate the flights departing from that airport, taking into account the necessary compliance with fuel safety rules. The requirement ensures that equal conditions for operations in the Union applying equally to Union and foreign operators, while ensuring high level of environmental protection. As the Regulation does not define a maximum share of sustainable aviation fuels in all aviation fuels, Member States, airlines and fuel suppliers may pursue more ambitious environmental policies with higher sustainable aviation fuels uptake and supply in their overall network of operations, while avoiding fuel tankering.
Amendment 160 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Airports covered by this Regulation should ensure that all the necessary infrastructure is provided stakeholders, such as airport managing bodies and/or other parties involved in fuel supply, covered by this Regulation should facilitate for delivery, storage and refuelling of sustainable aviation fuel, so as not to constitute an obstacle with respect to the uptake of such sustainable aviation fuel. If necessary, the Agency should be able to require a Union airport to provide information on the infrastructure available allowing for seamless distribution and refuelling of aircraft operators with sustainable aviation fuels. The role of the Agency should allow airports and airlines to have a common focal point, in the event where technical clarification is necessary on the availability of fuel infrastructure.
Amendment 187 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32 a) Aircraft operators and fuel suppliers under this Regulation should fulfil their due diligence obligations and identify, address and mitigate human rights and environmental impacts. These rules should apply to all companies operating in the EU internal market and ensure sanctions for violations and legal support for affected parties in third countries.
Amendment 192 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation lays down harmonised rules on sustainable aviation. This concerns the uptake and supply of sustainable aviation fuels. , duties for aircraft operators and Union airports as well as providing a regulatory framework.
Amendment 196 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
— ‘Union airport’ means an airport as defined in Article 2(21) of Directive 2009/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council13 , where passenger traffic was higher than 1 million passengers or where the freight traffic was higher than 100000 tons in the reporting period, andich is not situated in an outermost region, as listed in Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; _________________ 13 Directive 2009/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2009 on airport charges
Amendment 201 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Amendment 224 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 5
— ‘sustainable aviation fuels’ (‘SAF’) means drop-in aviation fuels that are either synthetic aviation fuels, advanced biofuels as defined in Article 2, second paragraph, point 34 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001, or biofuels produced from the feedstock listed in Part B of Annex IX to that Directive,with the exception of high ILUC biofuels as defined in Article 26(2) of the same Directive, or synthetic aviation fuels, and which comply with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria laid down in Article 29(2) to (7) of that Directive and 25(2) of Directive (EU)2018/2001 and are cvertified in accordance with Article 30 of thisat Directive;
Amendment 286 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Compulsory refuelling of sustainable aviation fuel shall also be promoted at airports outside the EU. To this end, future agreements as well as amendments to existing agreements must include a reference to the obligation to refuel with alternative aviation fuels in order to ensure fair competition. The Commission shall develop a strategy for this purpose and submit a report by 1 January 2025 at the latest.
Amendment 298 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
6 Obligations of Union airports to provide the infrastructure and emission- free operation
Amendment 306 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that airport managing bodies and other parties involved in fuel supply at Union airports shall take necessary measures to facilitate the access of aircraft operators to aviation fuels containing shares of sustainable aviation fuels in accordance with Annex I and, shall provide the infrastructure necessary for the delivery, storage and uplifting of such fuels.
Amendment 321 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Where aircraft operators report difficulties to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (‘the Agency’) in accessing aviation fuels containing sustainable aviation fuels at a given Union airport for lack of adequate airport infrastructure, the Agency may request the Union airportMember State to provide the information necessary to prove compliance with paragraph 1. The Union airportMember State concerned shall provide the information without undue delay.
Amendment 329 #
2021/0205(COD)
The Agency shall assess the information received and inform the Commission if such information allows to conclude that the Union airportMember State does not fulfil its obligations. Union airportMember States shall take the necessary measures to identify and address the lack of adequate airport infrastructure in 5 years after the entry into force of the Regulation or after the year when they exceed one of the thresholds in Article 3(a).
Amendment 330 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Union airports shall ensure that all their activities operate without fossil fuels by 1 January 2035 at the latest. This includes the energy supply of all buildings and facilities at the airport, services for stationary aircraft and by off-road vehicles on the airport apron as well as other motorised vehicles for the transport of people and goods.
Amendment 354 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Aircraft operators under this Regulation shall fulfil their due diligence obligations, in particular by ensuring labour, social and environmental standards along the global value chains. In their annual reports to the Agency, aircraft operators shall provide information on the progress made and report violations.
Amendment 367 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Fuel suppliers shall fulfil their due diligence obligations by ensuring, in particular, labour, social and environmental standards along all global value chains. In their annual reports to the Agency, they shall provide information on the progress made and report violations;
Amendment 411 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) The assessment of the economic, social and environmental impacts generated by the production of sustainable aviation fuel on other sectors of society and the economy.
Amendment 414 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point f b (new)
(f b) comparison of the CO2 reduction potential of sustainable aviation fuels with other measures in the aviation industry.
Amendment 415 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The information according to a) to h) will be included by the Commission in its reporting obligation in accordance with Article 14 of this Regulation.
Amendment 425 #
2021/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
By 1 January 20287 and every fivthree years thereafter, the Commission services shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council, on the evolution of the aviation fuels market and its impact on the aviation internal market of the Union, including regarding the possible extension of the scope of this Regulation to other energy sources, and other types of synthetic fuels defined under the Renewable Energy Directive, the possible revision of the minimum shares in Article 4 and Annex I, and the level of administrative fines. The report shall include informationan assessment, based on available information, of the impact of this Regulation on the functioning of the internal market in aviation and the international level playing field with regards to the European tourism sector, air carriers, European airports and airport hubs and, where available, information on development of a potential policy framework for uptake of sustainable aviation fuels at ICAO level. The report shall also inform on technological advancements in the area of research and innovation in the aviation industry which are relevant to sustainable aviation fuels, including with regards to the reduction of non-CO2 emissions. The report may consider if this Regulation should be amended and, options for amendments,shall be accompanied by legislative proposals to amend this Regulation where appropriate, in line with a potential policy framework on sustainable aviation fuels uptake at ICAO level.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) With the Climate Target Plan43 , the Commission proposed to raise the Union's ambition by increasing the greenhouse gas emissions (´GHG´) target to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. That is a substantial increase compared to the existing 40% target. The proposal delivered on the commitment made in the Communication on the European Green Deal44 to put forward a comprehensive plan to increase the Union’s target for 2030 towards 55% in a responsible way. It is also in accordance with the objectives of the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’) to keep the global temperature increase to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to keep it to 1,5°C. Actions to achieve target of this Directive should be implemented in a responsible way and by allocating resources and time to the manufacturers of electric means of transport. _________________ 43 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition Investing in a climate-neutral future for the benefit of our people, COM/2020/562 final. 44 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS The European Green Deal, COM/2019/640 final.
Amendment 68 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In December 2020, the European Council endorsed a binding Union target of a net domestic reduction of at least 55% in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.45 The European Council concluded that the climate ambition needed to be raised in a manner that would spur sustainable economic growth, create jobs, including in the transport sector, deliver health and environmental benefits for Union citizens, and contribute to the long- term global competitiveness of the Union´s economy by promoting innovation in green technologies. _________________ 45 https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/47 296/1011-12-20-euco-conclusions-en.pdf.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) All sectors of the economy are expected to contribute to achieving the Union 2030 climate target, including the transport sector, which consequently should reduce its emissions by 90 % by 2050, as set out in the Commission’s communication entitled ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy – putting European transport on track for the future’.
Amendment 76 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The higher level of ambition requires a stronger promotion of cost- effective energy efficiency measures in all areas of the energy system and in all relevant sectors where activity affects energy demand, such as the transport, water and agriculture sectors. Improving energy efficiency throughout the full energy chain, including energy generation, transmission, distribution and end-use, will benefit the environment, improve air quality and public health, reduce GHG emissions, improve energy security, cut energy costs for households and companies, help alleviate energy poverty, including from the perspective of transport and lead to increased competitiveness, more jobs and increased economic activity throughout the economy, thus improving citizens' quality of life. That complies with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) The increased ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target requires an increase and up take of sustainable alternative technologies such as inter alia electrification, hydrogen and, e-fuels, necessary for the green transition towards climate neutrality, including in the transport sector.
Amendment 78 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10 b) The electrification of transports brings with it a significant potential to achieve energy savings in and greenhouse gas emission reductions and will thus be central in the transport sector's transition towards increased sustainability. In this regard, it is imperative that the Union deploys sufficient charging infrastructure, both in terms of publicly accessible and private locations, to boost and support the increased market uptake of electric vehicles in order to achieve the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 c (new)
Recital 10 c (new)
(10c) Energy and transport poverty are serious problems affecting the daily lives of millions of European households. Concrete and swift action is needed to reduce energy and transport poverty, whilst at the same time ensuring that the Union's measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions are aligned with the Union's 2030 climate target and objective to reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Amendment 82 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) This Directive takes a step forward towards climate neutrality by 2050 , under which energy efficiency is to be treated as an energy source in its own right. The energy efficiency first principle is an overarching principle that should be taken into account across all sectors, going beyond the energy system, at all levels, including in the financial sector. Energy efficiency solutions should be considered as the first option in policy, planning and investment decisions, when setting new rules for the supply side and other policy areas. While the energy efficiency first principle should be applied without prejudice to other legal obligations, objectives and principles, they should also not hamper its application or exempt from applying the principle. The Commission should ensure that energy efficiency and demand-side response can compete on equal terms with generation capacity. Energy efficiency improvements need to be made whenever they are more cost- effective than equivalent supply-side solutions. That should help exploit the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for the Union, in particular for citizens and businesses. Implementing energy efficiency improvement measures should also be a priority in alleviating energy poverty, so that no one is left behind.
Amendment 88 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The European Council of 23 and 24 October 2014 supported a 27% energy efficiency target for 2030 at Union level, toshould have been reviewed by 2020 having in mind a Union-level target of 30%. In its resolution of 15 December 2015 entitled ‘Towards a European Energy Union’, the European Parliament called on the Commission to assess, in addition, the viability of a 40% energy efficiency target for the same timeframe.
Amendment 93 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The need for the Union to improve its energy efficiency should be expressed in primary and final energy consumption, to be achieved in 2030, indicating additional level of efforts required when compared to the measures in place or planned measures in the national energy and climate plans. The 2020 Reference Scenario projects 864 Mtoe of final energy consumption and 1124 Mtoe of primary energy consumption to be reached in 2030 (excluding ambient heat and including international aviation). An additional reduction of 9% results in 787 Mtoe and 1023 Mtoe in 2030 respectively. Compared to 2005 levels, it means that final energy consumption in the Union should be reduced by some 23% and primary energy consumption should be reduced by some 32%. There are no binding targets at Member State level in the 2020 and 2030 perspective, and Member States should establish their contributions to the achievement of the Union’s energy efficiency target taking into account the formula provided in this Directive. Member States should be free to set their national objectives based either on primary or final energy consumption or primary or final energy savings, or on energy intensity. This Directive amends the way how Member States should express their national contributions to the Union´s target. Member States’ contributions to the Union’s target should be expressed in final and primary energy consumption to ensure consistency and monitoring of progress. A regular evaluation of progress towards the achievement of the Union's 2030 targets is necessary and is provided for in Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) To fulfil their obligation, Member States should target the final energy consumption of all public services and installations of public bodies, including transport services. To determine the scope of addressees, Member States should apply the definition of contracting authorities provided in the Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council60 . The obligation can be fulfilled by the reduction of final energy consumption in any area of the public sector, including transport, public buildings, healthcare, spatial planning, water management and wastewater treatment, sewage and water purification, waste management, district heating and cooling, energy distribution, supply and storage, public lighting, infrastructure planning. To lower the administrative burden for public bodies, Member States should establish digital platforms or tools to collect the aggregated consumption data from public bodies, make them publicly available, and report the data to the Commission. _________________ 60Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC, OJ L 94 28.3.2014, p. 65.
Amendment 98 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States should exercise an exemplary role by ensuring that all energy performance contracts and energy management systems are carried out in the public sector in line with European or international standards, or that energy audits are used with priority to a large extent in the intense energy consuming parts of the public sector.
Amendment 103 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) All public entities investing public resources through procurement should lead by example when awarding contracts and concessions by choosing products, services, including those in the transport sector, works and buildings with the highest energy efficiency performance, also in relation to those procurements that are not subject to specific requirements under Directive 2009/30/EC. In that context, all award procedures for public contracts and concessions with the value above the thresholds set out in Articles 6 and 7 of Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council67 , Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council68 , and Articles 3 and 4 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, need to take into account the energy efficiency performance of the products, buildings and services set by Union or national law, by considering as priority the energy efficiency first principle in their procurement procedures, _________________ 67Directive 2014/23/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the award of concession contracts, OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 1. 68Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on public procurement and repealing Directive 2004/18/EC (OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 65).
Amendment 105 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) It is also important that Member States monitor how the energy efficiency requirements are taken into account by contracting authorities and contracting entities in the procurement of products, buildings, works and services, including those in the transport sector, by ensuring that information about the impact on energy efficiency of those winning tenders above the thresholds referred to in the procurement directives are made publically available. That allows stakeholders and citizens to assess the role of public sector towards ensuring energy efficiency first in public procurement in a transparent manner.
Amendment 106 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The global warming potential is expressed as a numeric indicator in kgCO2e/m² (of useful internal floor area) for each life-cycle stage averaged for one year of a reference study period of 50 years. The data selection, scenario definition and calculations are carried out in accordance with standard EN 15978. The scope of building elements and technical equipment are set out in indicator 1,2 of the Level(s) common Union framework. Where a national calculation tool exists, or is required for making disclosures or for obtaining building permits, it should be possible to use that national tool to provide the required information. It should be possible to use other calculation tools, if they fulfil the minimum criteria laid down by the Level(s) common Union framework. Member States should in particular be allowed not to impose obligations on small energy distributors and small retail energy sales companies to avoid disproportionate administrative burden.
Amendment 107 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) Where using an obligation scheme, Member States should designate obligated parties among transmission system operators, energy distributors, retail energy sales companies and transport fuel distributors or retailers on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria. The designation or exemption from designation of certain categories of such distributors or retailers should not be understood to be incompatible with the principle of non-discrimination. Member States are therefore able to choose whether such transmission system operators, distributors or retailers or only certain categories thereof are designated as obligated parties. To empower and protect vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing, and to implement policy measures as a priority among those people, Member States can require obligated parties to achieve energy savings among vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and people living in social housing. For that purpose, Member States can also establish energy cost reduction targets. Obligated parties could achieve these targets by promoting the installation of measures that lead to energy savings and financial savings on energy bills, such as the installation of insulation and heating measures. People living in energy poverty should be given financial support to pay their energy bills until their homes become energy efficient.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) When designing policy measures to fulfil the energy savings obligation, Member States should respect the climate and environmental standards and priorities of the Union and comply with the principle of ‘do no significant harm’ within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2020/85271 . Member States should not promote activities that are not environmentally sustainable such as use of solid fossil fuels. The energy savings obligation aims at strengthening the response to climate change by promoting incentives to Member States to implement a sustainable and clean policy mix, which is resilient, and mitigates climate change. Therefore, energy savings from policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion technologies will not be eligible energy savings only for a transitional period under energy savings obligation as of transposition of this Directive, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels. It will allow aligning the energy savings obligation with the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Climate Target Plan, the Renovation Wave Strategy, and mirror the need for action identified by the IEA in its net zero report72 . The restriction aims at encouraging Member States to spend public money into future-proof, sustainable technologies only. It is important that Member States provide a clear policy framework and investment certainty to market actors. The implementation of the calculation methodology under energy savings obligation should allow all market actors to adapt their technologies in a reasonable timeframe. Where Member States support the uptake of efficient fossil fuel technologies or early replacement of such technology, for example through subsidy schemes or energy efficiency obligation schemes, energy savings may not be eligible anymoreonly for a transitional period under the energy savings obligation. While, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels. The same should apply to energy savings resulting, for example, from the promotion of natural gas-based cogeneration would not be eligible,, but the restriction would not apply for indirect fossil fuel usage, for example where the electricity production includes fossil fuel generation. Policy measures targeting behavioural changes to reduce the consumption of fossil fuel, for example through information campaigns, eco- driving, should remain eligible. The energy savings from policy measures targeting building renovations may contain measures such as a replacement of fossil fuel heating systems together with building fabric improvements, which should be limited to those technologies that allow achieving the required energy savings according to the national building codes established in a Member State. Nevertheless, Member States should promote upgrading heating systems as part of deep renovations in line with the long-term objective of carbon neutrality, i.e. reducing the heating demand and covering the remaining heating demand with a carbon-free energy source. _________________ 71 Regulation (EU) 2020/852 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment, and amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, OJ L 198, 22.6.2020, p. 13–43. 72IEA (International Energy Agency) (2021), Net Zero by 2050 A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, https://www.iea.org/reports/net-zero-by- 2050.
Amendment 117 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Member States' energy efficiency improvement measures in transport are eligible to be taken into account for achieving their end-use energy savings obligation. Such measures include policies that are, inter alia, dedicated to promoting more efficient vehicles, a modal shift to cycling, walking and collective transport, or mobility and urban planning that reduces demand for transport. In addition, schemes which accelerate the uptake of new, more efficient vehicles or policies fostering a shift to fuels with reduced levels of emissions, exceptincluding for a transitional period only, policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels that reduce energy use per kilometre are also capable of being eligible, subject to compliance with the rules on materiality and additionality set out in Annex V to this Directive. Policy measures promoting the uptake of new fossil fuel vehicles should not qualify as eligible measures under the energy savings obligation.
Amendment 122 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) Member States and obligated parties should make use of all available means and technologies , exceptincluding for a transitional period only, regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion technologies, as long as these comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels to achieve the cumulative end-use energy savings required, including by promoting sustainable technologies in efficient district heating and cooling systems, efficient heating and cooling infrastructure and energy audits or equivalent management systems, provided that the energy savings claimed comply with the requirements laid down in Article 8 and Annex V to this Directive. Member States should aim for a high degree of flexibility in the design and implementation of alternative policy measures. Member States should encourage actions resulting in energy savings over the long lifetimes.
Amendment 127 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 97
Recital 97
(97) Public funding available at national and Union level should be strategically invested into energy efficiency improvement measures, in particular for the benefit of vulnerable customers, people affected by energy poverty and those living in social housing. Member States should take advantage of any financial contribution they might receive from the Social Climate Fund82 , and of revenues from allowances from the EU Emissions Trading System. These revenueswhich will support Member States in fulfilling their obligation to implement energy efficiency measures and policy measures under the energy savings obligation as a priority among vulnerable customers and people affected by energy poverty, which may include those living in rural and remote regions. _________________ 82 Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Social Climate Fund, COM 2021 568 final.
Amendment 132 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 123
Recital 123
(123) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the amount of energy supplied from fossil fuels. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union's energy dependence and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the context of the Paris Agreement. For the purposes of their cumulative energy savings obligation Member States may take into account energy savings from policy measures promoting renewable technologies to meet their energy savings requirements in accordance with the calculation methodology provided in this Directive . E. During a transitional period, energy savings from policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion should not be counted, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels.
Amendment 144 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) identify an entity responsible for monitoring the application of the energy efficiency first principle and, including cost- benefit analysis and the evaluation of the impacts of planning, policy and investment decisions on energy consumption and energy efficiency;
Amendment 145 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) take into account the removal of infrastructure investment barriers that hamper the efficient energy system integration, including limits to invest in specific networks;
Amendment 173 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Member States shall implement energy efficiency obligation schemes, alternative policy measures, or a combination of both, or programmes or measures financed under an Energy Efficiency National Fund, as a priority among people affected by energy poverty or transport poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing. Member States shall ensure that policy measures implemented pursuant to this Article have no adverse effect on those persons. Where applicable, Member States shall make the best possible use of funding, including public funding, funding facilities established at Union level, and revenues from allowances pursuant to Article 22(3)(b) with the aim of removing adverse effects and ensuring a just and inclusive energy transition.
Amendment 175 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Member States shall achieve a significant share of the required amount of cumulative end-use energy savings among people affected by energy poverty or transport poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing. This share shall exceed or at least equal the proportion of households in energy poverty as assessed in their National Energy and Climate Plan established in accordance with Article 3(3)(d) of the Governance Regulation 2018/1999. If a Member State had not notified the share of households in energy poverty as assessed in their National Energy and Climate Plan, the share of the required amount of cumulative end-use energy savings among people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, shall at least equal the arithmetic average share of the following indicators for the year 2019 or, if not available for 2019, for the linear extrapolation of their values for the last three years that are available:
Amendment 176 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Member States may require obligated parties to work with local authorities or municipalities to promote energy efficiency improvement measures among people affected by energy poverty or transport poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing. This includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of particular groups at risk of energy poverty or transport poverty or more susceptible to its effects. To protect people affected by energy poverty vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, Member States shall encourage obligated parties to carry out actions such as renovation of buildings, including social housing, replacement of appliances, financial support and incentives for energy efficiency improvement measures in conformity with national financing and support schemes, or energy audits.
Amendment 177 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall require obligated parties to report on an annual basis on the energy savings achieved by the obligated parties from actions promoted among people affected by energy poverty or transport poverty, vulnerable customers and, where applicable, people living in social housing, and shall require aggregated statistical information on their final customers (identifying changes in energy savings to previously submitted information) and regarding technical and financial support provided.
Amendment 178 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall establish measurement, control and verification systems for carrying out documented verification on at least a statistically significant proportion and representative sample of the energy efficiency improvement measures put in place by the obligated parties. The measurement, control and verification shall be carried out independently of the obligated parties. Where an entity is an obligated party under a national energy efficiency obligation scheme under Article 9 and under the EU Emissions Trading System to buildings and road transport [COM(2021) 551 final, 2021/0211 (COD)96 ], the monitoring and verification system shall ensure that the carbon price passed through when releasing fuel for consumption [according to Article 1(21) of COM(2021) 551 final, 2021/0211 (COD)] shall be taken into account in the calculation and reporting of energy savings of the entity´s energy saving measures. _________________ 96 Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and Regulation (EU) 2015/757, (Text with EEA relevance){SEC(2021) 551 final} - {SWD(2021) 557 final} - {SWD(2021) 601 final} -{SWD(2021) 602 final.
Amendment 182 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point vii a (new)
(viia) include in the customer's energy bills information on potential energy efficiency measures and standardised savings that could be achieved.
Amendment 185 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 3 – point a
a) implement energy efficiency improvement measures to mitigate distributional effects from other policies and measures, such as taxation measures implemented according to Article 10 of this Directive, or the application of emission trading in the buildings and transport sector according to the ETS Directive [COM(2021) 551 final, 2021/0211 (COD)];
Amendment 190 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that where a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished it meets the criteria set out in paragraph 1 applicable at such time when it starts or continues its operation after the refurbishment. In addition, Member States shall ensure that when a district heating and cooling system is built or substantially refurbished, there is no increase in the use of fossil fuels other than natural gas in existing heat sources compared to the annual consumption averaged over the previous three calendar years of full operation before refurbishment, and that any new heat sources in that system do not use fossil fuels other than natural gas.
Amendment 192 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
1. National energy regulatory authorities shall apply the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in Directives (EU) 2019/944 and 2009/73/EC regarding their decisions on the operation of the gas, hydrogen and electricity infrastructure , including their decisions on network tariffs .
Amendment 193 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that gas, hydrogen and electricity transmission and distribution system operators apply the energy efficiency first principle in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive in their network planning, network development and investment decisions. While taking security of supply and market integration into account, Member States shall ensure that transmission system operators and distribution system operators do not invest in stranded assets to contribute to climate change mitigation. National regulatory authorities shall provide methodologies and guidance on how to assess alternatives in the cost- benefit analysis, taking into account wider benefits, and verify the implementation of the energy efficiency first principle by the transmission system operators or distribution system operators when approving, verifying or monitoring the projects submitted by the transmission system operators or distribution system operators.
Amendment 201 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex III – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
— When a cogeneration unit is built or substantially refurbished, Member States shall ensure that there is no increase in the use of fossil fuels other than natural gas in existing heat sources compared to the annual consumption averaged over the previous three calendar years of full operation before refurbishment, and that any new heat sources in that system do not use fossil fuels other than natural gas.
Amendment 207 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point e
Annex V – point 2 – point e
(e) Member States cannot count reduced energy use in sectors, including the transport and building sector, that would have occurred in any event as a result of emission trading pursuant to the EU ETS Directive towards the fulfilment of the energy savings obligation pursuant to Article 8(1). If an entity is an obligated party under a national energy efficiency obligation scheme under Article 9 of this Directive and under the EU Emissions Trading System for buildings and road transport [COM(2021) 551 final,2021/0211 (COD)], the monitoring and verification system shall ensure that the carbon price passed through when releasing fuel for consumption [according Article 1(21) of COM(2021) 551 final,2021/0211 (COD)] is taken into account when calculating and reporting the energy savings of its energy saving measures;
Amendment 210 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point g
Annex V – point 2 – point g
(g) policies with the purpose of encouraging higher levels of energy efficiency of products, equipment, transport systems, vehicles and fuels, buildings and building elements, processes or markets shall be permitted , exceptincluding those policy measures for a transitional period regarding the use of direct combustion of fossil fuel technologies that are implemented as from 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2026, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels;
Amendment 213 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point h
Annex V – point 2 – point h
(h) Energy savings as a result of policy measures regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion in products, equipment, transport systems, vehicles, buildings or works shall not count for a transitional period towards the fulfilment of energy savings obligation as from 1 January 2024until 31 December 2026, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels;
Amendment 217 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point k
Annex V – point 2 – point k
(k) for policies that accelerate the uptake of more efficient products and vehicles, exceptincluding those regarding the use of direct fossil fuel combustion which shall be eligible for a transitional period until 31 December2026, as long as the technologies comply with the relevant European emission performance legislation and if they prevent technology lock-ins by ensuring future compatibility with sustainable alternative fuels, full credit may be claimed, provided that it is shown that such uptake takes place before expiry of the average expected lifetime of the product or vehicle, or before the product or vehicle would usually be replaced, and the savings are claimed only for the period until end of the average expected lifetime of the product or vehicle to be replaced;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the blue economy sector must contribute to the clean energy transition, in particular by the exploration of renewable energies growing potential offshore and by a more sustainable management of the maritime space;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas several sectors of the blue economy are likely to be affected by the current crisis, in particular coastal and maritime tourism; Whereas the blue economy must be used strategically to help repair the economic and social damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2276(INI)
C. whereas the action plan adopted by the Commission to update its Atlantic maritime strategy includes the same principles set out in the European Green Deal and in its digital strategy; Taking into account the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Points the need to involve the main stakeholders in the definition of this strategy, including national, regional and local authorities, economic and social agents, civil society, academic community and non-governmental organisations;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Points the need to set out specific goals on the implementation of marine renewable energies in the Atlantic regions, taking into account its environmental impacts in the transport and tourism sectors;
Amendment 50 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Highlights the geostrategic position of the outermost regions and the importance that they have in the implementation of this strategy, therefore the financing and access to funds by these regions must be based on their specific characteristics as provided by Article 349 TFEU (Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union);
Amendment 60 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the need to invest in sustainable, intelligent and ecological port infrastructures. Atlantic ports are points to enter Europe and can be used to boost the blue economy. Reinforce the role of port operators as catalysts for the economic activities of the blue economy, in order to mobilize financing for intelligent infrastructures and enable the way to complement and monitor the growth of trade;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Stresses the need to enhance ecological maritime transport and innovative port activities, in order to reduce the carbon and environmental footprint in the EU;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Urges the Commission to invest in the innovation of ports, in order to contribute to decarbonisation, creating infrastructures for loading and supplying alternative fuels in ports and cargo terminals. It reinforces the need to develop waste management plans for the ports of the Atlantic;
Amendment 68 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, to invest in the development of TEN-T Motorways of the Sea in the Atlantic;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights that the new strategy should be a leveraging factor for job creation in coastal communities in the Atlantic region, mainly in the areas of transport and tourism;
Amendment 76 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Calls for the need to develop actions combining maritime strategy with the tourism sector; highlighting the importance of this sector for the Atlantic regions; Highlights the need to promote sustainable practices in the field of coastal and maritime tourism;
Amendment 79 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the need to protect and promote the attractiveness of the Atlantic coastal areas and outermost regions, landscapes and cultural heritage using a holistic approach.
Amendment 85 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Highlights that the circular economy, zero pollution, energy efficiency and the preservation of biodiversity must be guiding principles of this strategy, and must create more sustainable practices that are beneficial for development and employment;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Urges the need to ensure that the strategy is implemented as quickly as possible in order to help the economic and social recovery, namely the transport of sectors and tourism;
Amendment 2 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note of European Commission’s assessment that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) presents a low risk of error; requests however that the Commission, together with the Court and OLAF, closely monitor the EU transport projects in order to prevent fraud, as public investment in infrastructure is particularly sensitivvulnerable to fraud;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that by the end of 2019 out of the total ESIF allocations for the current MFF (465 billion euros) only 40 % had been paid out to the Member States, compared with 46 % by the end of 2012, the corresponding year of the previous MFF. During 2019, 12 % of total allocations were paid, similar to the proportion of the allocations paid in 2012, the corresponding year of the previous MFF (13 %).
Amendment 6 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that by the sixth year of the current programming period 2014-2020 only around 31% of the funds initially awarded had resulted in payments by January 2020, putting into question the full implementation of CEF; calls on the Commission to warn Member States to significantly speed up investments and also calls on the Commission to step up its monitoring in view of the urgent need for infrastructure investment for the speedy recovery from the Covid-19 related economic downturn and to ensure interconnectivity at the European level;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates the Parliament’s request for the creation of a new budgetary line for an important sector in the EU economy, such as Tourism, to support this sector severely hit by the Covid-19 crisis; welcomes that the Court has launched an audit to assess tourism projects co-funded with EUR 6.4 billion in 2007-2013 and EUR 4 billion so far in 2014-2020 ERDF and Cohesion Fund money, which will help improving EU Tourism policies;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that the Court continued to find a high number of errors in relation to public procurement, state aid rules and grant award procedures, mainly in ‘Cohesion’ and ‘Natural resources’. These errors contributed 20 % to Court's estimated level of error for high-risk expenditure (2018: 16 %), for this reason, the Commission should identify ways to reduce errors;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Welcomes that the Commission has elaborated a Public Procurement Action Plan, updated several times since 2014;
Amendment 18 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7 c. The overall audit evidence the Court obtained and have presented, indicates that the level of error in spending on ‘Economic, social and territorial cohesion’ was material. For this MFF sub-heading, Court's testing of transactions produced an estimated overall level of error of 4,4 %;
Amendment 19 #
2020/2140(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7 d. Recommends the Commission to enhance its information campaign regarding H2020 funding rules, with particular focus on SMEs.
Amendment 5 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the problem of medicine shortages in the Member States is gettrowing ever more severe on account ofdue the lack of production capacity in the EU and the relocation of our industries in the sector to other markets in third countries;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Member States to enhance theirComission to coordinate with Member States a strategy for a cooperation in order to improve the distribution chain through better visibility and efficient monitoring, particularly on cross-border routes, and to establish corridors where medical supplies have priority of delivery;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that boosting the industrial production of the Member States through favourable economic conditions in the context of national fiscal policie, social and environmental conditions would lead to a more efficient and sustainable logistics network, while reducing the length of transport routes, thereby reducing emissions, mitigating the impact on the environment, and improving the functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 45 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to work in coordination with the Member States in order to adopt strategic plans to upgrade their existing infrastructure for an efficient supply of medicines with a better use of all transport modes; deems it necessary to remove bottlenecks, boost intermodality (while favouring the shift to rail), finance the main hubs (ports, airports and intermodal platforms), and enhance the delivery of various types of goods, including dangerous goods crucial for the production of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry;
Amendment 52 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of IT systems in facilitating the exchange of information between the various actors involved in the transport logistics chain, including the customs authorities, with a view to optimising the distribution of medicines in the Member States and planning supply times more efficiently; calls on the Commission to develop mechanisms in cooperation with Member States in order to ensure a fast and safe transport of medicines; notes also the importance of having contingency plans that ensure the unobstructed transport of medicines when the transport sector is conditioned;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the importance of guaranteeing high safety standards for both transport infrastructure and employees, making it possible to manage significant volumes in the supply chain without disruptions or posing risks to health; underlines the importance of having good conditions for drivers in order to respect the resting time and good working conditions; further derogations of rest time rules should become more harmonised and limited to what is strictly necessary;
Amendment 67 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of catering to specific transport needs at local and regional levels, particularly in rural, mountain and insular, insular and outermost regions areas that are more difficult to access and involve higher delivery costs; notes that there are new automated delivery tools, such as via drones, available on the market that could help operators to access these areas;
Amendment 71 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the COVID-19 outbreak has laid bare the weaknesses of the European production system,is highlighting the importance of delivering medicines swiftly in urgent and exceptional circumstances that could arise in the future; calls on the European Commission to prepare an agreement with drug- producing third countries, to ensure the transport of medicines overcoming any constraints that may occur, such as this case of the COVID pandemic.
Amendment 196 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the geostrategic imperative that the Union regain its sovereignty and independence with regard to health care and secure its supply of medicines, vaccines, and medical equipment; proposes obligations for the Union’s pharmaceutical industry to have a diversified supply chain and a medicine shortage risk mitigation plan for managing any vulnerabilities and risks to their supply chain; stresses the importance of ensuring that all Member States especially those which are vulnerable from a public health and economic perspective due to their location or size have fair and affordable access to the supply chain;
Amendment 314 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to address in its next pharmaceutical and industrial strategies issues relating to the availability and accessibility of medicines and manufacturers’ dependence on third countries; calls on the Commission to pay special attention to the possibility of a no- deal Brexit and the ramifications it can cause in medical trade and supply; calls on the Commission to propose ambitious and concrete actions to address these issues in its planned pharmaceutical strategy;
Amendment 386 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that security of supply is an essential factor in combating shortages and must be used as a qualitative criterion in connection with the award of public pharmacy contracts and calls for tenderEuropean joint procurement for the supply of medicines, as recommended in Article 67 of Directive 2014/24/EU; proposes that investments in the manufacture of active ingredients and medicinal end products in the EU should also be a key criterion;
Amendment 407 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Commission to expand its joint European response to include joint procurement actions and procedures for all developed vaccines, medication, medical equipment and medical technology; insists that this joint response be a priority post-pandemic, and be easily accessible for citizens in every Member State especially those that are particularly vulnerable from a public health and economic perspective due to their remote location or small size;
Amendment 430 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to create one or more European non-profit pharmaceutical undertakings which operate in the public interest to manufacture priority medicines of strategic importance for health care in all Union countries irrespective of economic or spatial differences; stresses the key contribution that can be made by new technologies and artificial intelligence with proper data protection safeguards in enabling European laboratory researchers to form networks and share their objectives and findings;
Amendment 452 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of research and innovation, and calls for the establishment of a genuine European network, given that the price of relocation must not be a deterioration in the quality of medical research; calls on the Commission to provide increased financial resources under Horizon Europe and other EU programmes to strengthen support for rare diseases through increased research, clinical trials, best practices sharing, and medication development; insists that best practices, clinical trials, and medication pertaining to rare diseases be available to all citizens regardless of their Member State;
Amendment 549 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to create a European contingency reserve of medicines of strategic importance for health care, supplies of which are critical, along the lines of the ‘RescEU’ mechanism, in order to alleviate shortages outside crisis periods; insists that the use of such a reserve be transparent, accountable, and fair for all Member States;
Amendment 592 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure the setting up of common, European medical stocks; calls on the Commission and the Member States to develop innovative and coordinated joint strategies and to step up exchanges of good practice in the area of stock management; stresses that ensuring all Member States have fair and transparent access to these stocks through joint European coordination is crucial to managing vulnerabilities and risks to the supply chain; considers that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) could be designated as the regulatory authority tasked with preventing shortages of essential medicines, with a correspondingly wider remit and more staff;
Amendment 651 #
2020/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to set up an innovative centralised digital platform for sharing information provided by national agencies and all stakeholders regarding shortages of medicines and medical equipment; insists that such a digital platform be in strict compliance with the most recent data protection legislation; welcomes the introduction by the EMA of the SPOC and i-SPOC systems; calls for existing information systems to be improved so as to provide a clear overview of problems, shortages and requirements in each Member State, with a view to preventing stockpiling;
Amendment 29 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the actions taken in the transport sector to reduce specific emissions and stresses the need to strengthen financial support for research on and innovation in zero-emissions mobility solutions;
Amendment 42 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is a key enabler for deliveringcompleting the TEN-T network and in achieving the goals of the Green Deal, providing up to 80 % of its funding in transport to meet climate objectives; insists on a strong CEF and warns that financing the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan (SEIP) must not l through the promotion of sustainable infrastructure projects, multimodality, rail freight transport, innovative and digital actions such as telematics applications systems and the deployment of alternative fuels; insists on the need to have a stronger CEF budget to support a readl to financial reallocation that negatively affects the CEFransition towards smart, sustainable and safe mobility in the EU; considers that the inclusion of a specific investment pillar on synergies under CEF programme would accelerate the transition towards climate neutrality;
Amendment 49 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that transport projects require large-scale investment and therefore, that in order to attract investors, legal certainty and, stable targets and availability of information are crucial; stresses that the investments made so far must not be put at risk by shifting funding conditions and expects the SEIP to provide a realistic and future-proof support framework for investments and to ultimately ensure the continuity of projects in the most efficient and effective way;
Amendment 55 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights the importance of the Green Deal being accompanied by a just, inclusive and non-discriminatory transition to ensure the transport sector’s businesses, SMEs and workforce can adjust, and to support the regions and communities most affected; considers it important to have EU proper funding schemes for this adjustment process, including incentives for sustainable investment, as well as training and equipping the sector’s workforce with new expertise for new job prospects, requirements and skills;
Amendment 61 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that to ensure sufficient investment in sustainable transport infrastructure, it is essential that all relevant EU funds (the CEF, InvestEU, the European Structural and Investment Funds, etc.) and European Investment Bank lending are tailored to the specific needs of the transport sector and that the Member States commit to proper funding; highlights that synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy and digitalisation could be key to accelerate the advancement towards the development of smart and sustainable mobility at EU level;
Amendment 75 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers thatEncourages the EU and the Member States already haveto maximize the use of the available tools at their disposal several tools for ensuring that the transport sector contributes to decarbonisation; strongly believes in this respect that the Member States should earmark revenue from taxes or fees and the EU Emissions Trading System related to transport to foster investment in the sustainability of the relevant transport modes;
Amendment 84 #
2020/2058(INI)
6. Calls on the Commission to boost the use of InvestEU for transport and tourism.suistainable transport infraestructure and tourism; welcomes the recent budget increase of InvestEU programme proposed in the New Generation EU; considers it a key opportunity to provide smart investment and support Union policies such as the shift to smart and sustainable mobility within the European Green Deal by promoting sustainable infrastructures projects and by giving crucial support to companies, SMEs, investors and workers of the transport sector;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes the incorporation of the new strategic European investment policy window in InvestEU programme; highlights it comprises key investment opportunities to activities within the EU of strategic importance, particularly in view of the green and digital transitions and of enhanced relisilience; considers this smart investment should incentivise European industrial leadership in strategic sectors and key value chains such as transport and logistics, including the aeronautical industry, as well as in the development of telematics application systems such as ERTMS; stresses the new strategic European investment policy window should also support activities related to sustainable and social inclusiveness as well as social resilience and employment initiatives in EU strategic sectors;
Amendment 95 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Sustainable transport modes and sustainable mobility plans
Amendment 97 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Stresses that the percentual increase in EU rail and maritime freight transport, as defined in the European Green Deal, needs of a concrete EU investment plan and EU concrete measures to manage better and to increase the capacity of railways and inland waterways; in the case of rail freight transport, it is crucial to count with financing for the maintenance and upgrading of the EU rail infrastructure, the elimination of bottlenecks, the bridging of missing links and the promotion of interoperability at EU level; maritime freight transport needs investment in research into new technologies to descarbonise the sector and in the development of zero-emission and green ships;
Amendment 98 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Highlights the key role of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and the Shift2RailJoint Undertaking in achieving a lasting shift from road to rail as established in the European Green Deal; stresses that the Shift2Rail undertaking plays a key role in overcoming technical obstacles and driving forward interoperability, with the aim, ultimately, of making rail transport cheaper, more efficient and more attractive contributing to reducing accidents and CO2 emissions; calls on the importance to increase the EU investment in ERA and the Shift2Rail in order to advance in the establishment of the Single European Railway Area;
Amendment 100 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6 e. Recognises that the European Green Deal investment plan has a great potential to include sustainable transport as a strategic mean to achieve carbon neutrality; underlines that collective passenger transport, as one of the fastest and most cost-efficient way to decarbonise people’s mobility, should be at the core of the EU financing of the green transition;
Amendment 103 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 g (new)
Paragraph 6 g (new)
6 g. Stresses that investment in public transport is central to sustainable urban mobility, as well as for sustainable rural mobility, in order to promote environmentally, climatically and economically sustainable societies and to tackle social exclusion and the negative trend of depopulation in isolated low- density areas; calls in this regard for increased support for transport infrastructure and the promotion of public transport and sustainable mobility; highlights the importance to support multimodal ticketing system action plans;
Amendment 104 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 h (new)
Paragraph 6 h (new)
6 h. Considers a stronger articulation of urban transport financing with Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPS) to be essential to boost the urban mobility transformation; calls the European Commission to cooperate with Member States to develop sustainable urban mobility plans and policies, including the support for efficient public transport systems and active mobility solutions such as walking and cycling and the promotion of accessibility and multimodality among the different modes of transport, at the same time balanced socio-economic arrangements are guaranteed to ensure inclusiveness and affordability among EU citizens;
Amendment 105 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 i (new)
Paragraph 6 i (new)
6 i. Highlights that innovation and digitalisation play a key role in the decarbonisation of the civil aviation sector, including the civil aeronautics industry, in line with the ambitions of the European Green Deal; recalls, in particular, the role of Clean Sky 2 and SESAR Joint Undertakings in ensuring net accelerations in green technologies aimed to improve safety and to reduce the CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the noise levels produced by aircraft; calls on the European Commission to develop and support an EU investment roadmap for aviation and aeronautics to trigger innovation towards sustainable aviation, including research in alternative fuels, with the view of preserving competitiveness and maintaining Europe's leadership.
Amendment 106 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 j (new)
Paragraph 6 j (new)
6 j. Considers that there is a need for EU financing to guarantee the deployment of zero-emission vehicles at EU level; EU funds should ensure the transformation of the automotive industry towards climate neutrality by supporting the renewal of vehicle fleets both public and private, the increase in the production and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels and of recharging points, and the promotion of ecological scrappage schemes; highlights EU funds should also address the needed upskilling and reskilling of workers of the automotive industry to adapt to the new innovation, sustainability and digitalisation demands of the sector;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 k (new)
Paragraph 6 k (new)
6 k. Calls on Member States to include the transport industry as priority in their national recovery plans to ensure they can have major access to the resources allocated from different initiatives set by the European Recovery Plan; further calls on Members States to support rail investment in their national action plans in line with the European Green Deal's goals; asks the European Commission to cooperate with Member States by mapping smart investment initiatives for the sustainable and resilient recovery of the sector;
Amendment 108 #
Amendment 109 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 m (new)
Paragraph 6 m (new)
6 m. Highlights that EU funding is an important lever to invest in innovative and smart road safety solutions and accelerate the delivery of road safety results across the EU; calls on the European Commission to safeguard and increase investments on road safety at EU level, particularly in cost effective actions such as enforcement, road infrastructure maintenance and upgrades through the TEN-T network and beyond, the upgrading of the safety vehicle fleets - both public and private- as part of procurement, adaptation of road signalling and marking, as well as investment in bike lanes and pedestrian high risk zones;
Amendment 110 #
Amendment 112 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 p (new)
Paragraph 6 p (new)
6 p. Insists on the creation and introduction of a specific budget allocation for sustainable tourism as clearly stated in the European Parliament's position on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and reiterates that several significant steps have to be taken in order to prepare the third largest economic branch of the European Union meet the conditions of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 113 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 q (new)
Paragraph 6 q (new)
6 q. Underlines that the new initiative REACT-EU programme, in the framework of the European Recovery Plan, should support the financing of the recovery of the tourism sector, and ensure that crisis repair measures are adapted accordingly.
Amendment 114 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 r (new)
Paragraph 6 r (new)
6 r. Calls on the European Commission to provide companies and SMEs of the EU tourism and travel sector with guidance on how to access the available EU funding and investment programmes for the recovery and sustainable transformation of the sector;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 s (new)
Paragraph 6 s (new)
6 s. Calls on Member States to include the tourism and travel sector as priority in their national recovery plans to ensure they can have major access to the resources allocated from different initiatives set by the European Recovery Plan; asks the European Commission to cooperate with Member States and to exchange best practices on financing and funding opportunities for the sector.
Amendment 3 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas throughout the transport and tourism online platform ecosystem, a limited number of companies dominate the market, functioning as gatekeepers which set high entry to market barriers stifling competition and thereby limiting options for consumer;
Amendment 4 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas digital online platforms in the transport sector are labour intensive and typically rely on a non-standard workforce whose conditions of employment, representation and social protection remain unclear and disadvantaged; whereas policy responses to this issue has remained so far unsatisfactory both at EU and Member State level;
Amendment 11 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Takes note of the important role played in the past two decades by the e- Commerce Directive in helping develop transport and tourism platforms in the European Digital Single Market;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the scope of the definition of information society services provided for in the e-Commerce directive has been the subject tof a rich case-law by the European Court of Justice, especially regarding online platforms in the transport and short-rentals sectors, and hence needs to be clarifian updated and clear scope of the definition is needed;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that online platforms in the transport and tourism sectors have been widely welcomed by users and triggered an increase in demand, which led to efficiency improvements in the way those services are provided; notes on the other hand that the developments in the market have resulted in legal, economic, and social questions.
Amendment 16 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights that the unprecedented crisis trigged by the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly increased the demand for digital services and reinforced the need for the EU to strengthen its digital sovereignty; believes in this regard that the new regulatory framework should play a key role in this new context and strike the right balance between small and big platforms, for the former to become more digital and for the latter to become more responsible.
Amendment 17 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recalls that the absence of clear, transparent and up-to-date rules for online platforms in the field of transport and tourism has resulted in market fragmentation and uncertainty which damages businesses and constitutes a deterrent for newcomers entering the market;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to clarify the liability of Transport and Tourism platforms; invites the Commission to set a uniform obligation for platforms to verify the legality of the service offered and the service provider and to act on illegal content, through a legally binding Notice and Action procedure. Highlights that following notification, in case of inaction by the platform, an effective, dissuasive and proportionate sanction mechanism should be put in place;
Amendment 28 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Draws attention to the very specific nature of content on transport and tourism platforms compared to other sectors, which needs to be compliant with precise criteria. Calls for a sector-specific EU-coordinated effort involving all stakeholders to agree on sets of criteria, in line with Single Market rules, necessary to offer a service on a platform with the objective of facilitating cooperation and boosting business opportunities.
Amendment 40 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of establishing a European Authority tasked, among other things, with overseeing the online platform market and facilitating data sharing and redress for consumers, with offices for Ttransport and Ttourism.
Amendment 46 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to enhance the relationship between stakeholders and local authorities in the Short-Term Rental market and mobility services., with the objective of sharing best practices to improve the ease of doing business in the EU
Amendment 51 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Draws attention to the importance of data access in the platform economy; highlights the vital role data plays for local governments in enforcing and developing policies in the fields of Ttransport and Ttourism; Welcomes the Commission’s mobility data space proposal and its data strategy for the public good;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Urges the Commission to devise a data sharing policy that is secure for all stakeholders and preserves competition across the transport market. Highlights the work of the Digital Transport Logistics Forum on "Federated Platforms" focused on identifying the needs of both the public and private sector. Underlines the essential role data sharing will have in supporting European SME’s development and their innovation drive, and in deploying a Europe wide Intelligent Transport System (ITS) network aligned with road safety and environmental objectives of the Union;
Amendment 60 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Draws attention to the potential Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms hold in digitalizing, automating and decarbonizing EU mobility.Calls on the Commission to evaluate the deployment of balanced MaaS systems and allow for a degree of control by local governments on such systems to prevent monopolies and guarantee the enforcement of relevant laws and policies. .
Amendment 61 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to build on the P2B Regulation1a to limit the dominance of market giants in the Ttransport and Ttourism sector; stressehighlights the urgency for the Commission to establish well defined criteria regarding “"size”" of platforms. Denounces the worrying problem of preferencing and self-preferencing on online search engines for the tourism platform market, which creates a shopping bias and can lead to monopolies in the sector. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2019/1150 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services (OJ L 186, 11.7.2019, p. 57).
Amendment 65 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Emphasises the need for the Commission to address the current regulatory Internal Market fragmentation; stresses the need in ensuring that no free rider effect takes place in platform’s investment; Underlines the urgency of reviewing the current framework conditions, particularly in the area of competition law to avoid oligopolistic market situations and ensuring that the pricing interface between platforms to consumer and business to platforms is fair. Supports ecosystems that promote a level playing field for innovators, businesses, and new market entrants, in particular SMEs and start-ups.
Amendment 69 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to come up with a comprehensive framework to align the working conditions of platform workers in line with those of regular employees; /standard workers to benefit fully from job creation and innovation opportunity of platform work in the transport sector; welcomes in this regard the new Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions2a and the Council Recommendation on Access to social protection for workers and the self- employed2b; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the enforcement of the acquis in this area. _________________ 2aDirective (EU) 2019/1152 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union (OJ L 186, 11.7.2019, p. 105–121). 2bCouncil Recommendation of 8 November 2019 on access to social protection for workers and the self - employed 2019/C 387/01 (OJ C 387, 15.11.2019, p. 1–8).
Amendment 76 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes the International Labour Organisation’s call for the establishment of an international governance system requiring platform holders to respect certain minimum rights and protections and regulating the use of data and algorithmic accountability in the world of work. Recalls the fundamental right for workers of all categories enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundament Rights to take collective action to defend their interests.
Amendment 77 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasizes the need for transparency ion Ttransport and Ttourism platforms, specifically on algorithms affecting service, pricing, and advertising. Calls for the implementation of the existing acquis and for further and clearer rules, in transport and tourism platforms on compulsory information to consumers on the rationale behind the personalization of prices and offers, especially when made by automatic decision making software, and the reasons behind the ranking of services they are presented with, for them not to be misled or have information omitted.
Amendment 86 #
2020/2018(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the need for online platforms in Ttransport and Ttourism to promote sustainability through their services, also in line with the European Green Deal. by including environmentally friendly alternatives in their standard interface.
Amendment 8 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that the development of AI technologies in the transport and tourism sector has the potential to bring considerable economic, societal, environmental and safety benefits; societies should be prepared for the benefits and the challenges of AI; analyse that AI is applied correctly and no cause harm or damage to people or society.
Amendment 14 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Affirms that defining the appropriate legal framework for intellectual property rights for AI and connectivity innovations, as well as for access to and security of data will be key in the development and smooth and wide dissemination of AI technologies in transport and tourism;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers the increasing need for AI technologies in remote or biometric recognition technologies, such as tracing apps in transport and tourism sector, as a new way of dealing with Covid-19 and possible future sanitary and public health crisis, keeping the sight of the need to protect fundamental rights, privacy and personal data.
Amendment 53 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Endorses the Commission’s willingness to invite the key players from the manufacturing sector - transport manufacturers, service providers from Tourism sector, third players in the automotive value chain, AI and connectivity innovators - to agree on the conditions under which they would be ready to share their data.
Amendment 65 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Because of their position, gatekeepers might in certain cases restrict the ability of business users of their online intermediation services to offer their goods or services to end users under more favourable conditions, including price, through other online intermediation services or alternative distribution channels. Such restrictions have a significant deterrent effect on the business users of gatekeepers in terms of their use of alternative online intermediation services or alternative distribution channels, limiting inter-platform contestability, which in turn limits choice of alternative online intermediation or distribution channels for end users. To ensure that business users of online intermediation services of gatekeepers can freely choose among alternative online intermediation services and channels, and differentiate the conditions under which they offer their products or services to their end users, it should not be accepted that gatekeepers limit business users from choosing to differentiate commercial conditions, including price. Such a restriction should apply to any measure with equivalent effect, such as for example increased commission rates or de- listing of the offers of business users.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) In order to ensure the full and lasting achievement of the objectives of this Regulation, the Commission should be able to assess whether a provider of core platform services should be designated as a gatekeeper without meeting the quantitative thresholds laid down in this Regulation; whether systematic non- compliance by a gatekeeper warrants imposing additional remedies; and whether the list of obligations addressing unfair practices by gatekeepers should be reviewed and additional practices that are similarly unfair and limiting the contestability of digital markets should be identified. Such assessment should be based on market investigations to be run in an appropriate timeframe, by using clear procedures and legally binding deadlines, in order to support the ex ante effect of this Regulation on contestability and fairness in the digital sector, and to provide the requisite degree of legal certainty.
Amendment 92 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) the requirement in paragraph 1 point (b) where it provides a core platform service that, has a demonstrable EU market share of more than 60% in a given digital sector or has more than 45 million monthly active end users established or located in the Union and more than 10 000 yearly active business users established in the Union in the last financial year;
Amendment 94 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Where a provider of core platform services meets all the thresholds in paragraph 2, it shall notify the Commission thereof within three months after those thresholds are satisfied and provide it with the relevant information identified in paragraph 2.. That notification shall include the relevant information identified in paragraph 2 for each of the core platform services of the provider that meets the thresholds in paragraph 2 point (b). The notification shall be updated whenever other core platform services individually meet the thresholds in paragraph 2 point (b). Following notification by a provider of core platform services, the Commission shall take the decision to conduct a market investigation under Article 15 within 60 days.
Amendment 95 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
A failure by a relevant provider of core platform services to notify the required information pursuant to this paragraph shall not prevent the Commission from designating these providers as gatekeepers pursuant to paragraph 4 at any time. The possibility for the Commission to conduct a market investigation in the event of a failed notification by a provider of a core platform service shall not be subject to time limitation.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. The Commission mayshall identify as a gatekeeper, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15, any provider of core platform services that meets each of the requirements of paragraph 1, but does not satisfy each of the thresholds of paragraph 2, or has not presented sufficiently substantiated arguments in accordance with paragraph 4.
Amendment 98 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) other structural market characteristics, such as the consistent growth of the platform’s core service market share in a given digital sector leading to a dominant market position over a three year timeframe.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. For each gatekeeper identified pursuant to paragraph 4 or paragraph 6, the Commission shall, within 60 days, identify the relevant undertaking to which it belongs and list the relevant core platform services that are provided within that same undertaking and which individually serve as an important gateway for business users to reach end users as referred to in paragraph 1(b).
Amendment 102 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8
Article 3 – paragraph 8
8. The gatekeeper shall comply with the obligations laid down in Articles 5 and 6 within sixthree months after a core platform service has been included in the list pursuant to paragraph 7 of this Article.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The Commission shall, without undue delay and at the latest within six months, open proceedings pursuant to Article 18 where a gatekeeper does not comply with the obligation set in paragraph 8.
Amendment 109 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) allow business users to offer the same products or services to end users through third party online intermediation services or through their own direct sales channels at prices or conditions that are different from those offered through the online intermediation services of the gatekeeper;
Amendment 110 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Amendment 117 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) ensure that business users have the possibility to opt-out of new, modified or updated terms and conditions requested by the core platform service provider if such modifications to the terms and conditions are not the result of an existing or new legal requirement, and remain listed on the core platform service without experiencing a reduced or downgraded level of service.
Amendment 128 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 134 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) provide business users, or third parties authorised by a business user, free of charge, with effective, high-quality, continuous and real-time access and use of aggregated orand non-aggregated data, that is provided for or generated in the context of the use of the relevant core platform services by those business users and the end users engaging with the products or services provided by those business users; for personal data, provide access and use only where directly connected with the use effectuated by the end user in respect of the products or services offered by the relevant business user through the relevant core platform service, and when the end user opts in to such sharing with a consent in the sense of the Regulation (EU) 2016/679; ;
Amendment 139 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Paragraph 2 of this Article is without prejudice to the powers of the Commission under Articles 25, 26 and 27. Following a decision under paragraph 2 of this Article, if the Commission finds the gatekeeper in non-compliance under Article 25 and a decision under article 26 is taken, the non-compliance period is considered to have commenced from the implementation deadline in Article 3(8).
Amendment 140 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. A gatekeeper may, within the deadline set in Article 3(8), request the opening of proceedings pursuant to Article 18 for the Commission to determine whether the measures that the gatekeeper intends to implement or has implemented under Article 6 are effective in achieving the objective of the relevant obligation in the specific circumstances. A gatekeeper may, with its request, provide a reasoned submission to explain in particular why the measures that it intends to implement or has implemented are effective in achieving the objective of the relevant obligation in the specific circumstances. The Commission shall adopt its decision within six months from the opening of proceedings pursuant to Article 18. If in its decision the Commission finds the gatekeeper is non-compliant under Article 25 and a decision under Article 26 is taken, the non-compliance period is considered to have commenced from the implementation deadline in Article 3(8).
Amendment 149 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 34 to update and strengthen the obligations laid down in Articles 5 and 6 where, based on a market investigation pursuant to Article 17, it has identified the need for new obligations addressing practices that limit the contestability of core platform services or are unfair in the same way as the practices addressed by the obligations laid down in Articles 5 and 6.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the purpose of the investigation and the specific aim sought to be achieved.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission may conduct a market investigation for the purpose of examining whether a provider of core platform services should be designated as a gatekeeper pursuant to Article 3(6), or in order to identify core platform services for a gatekeeper pursuant to Article 3(7). It shall endeavour to conclude its investigation by adopting a decision in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 32(4) within twelvesix months from the opening of the market investigation.
Amendment 156 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. In the course of a market investigation pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission shall endeavour to communicate its preliminary findings to the provider of core platform services concerned within sixfour months from the opening of the investigation. In the preliminary findings, the Commission shall explain whether it considers, on a provisional basis, that the provider of core platform services should be designated as a gatekeeper pursuant to Article 3(6).
Amendment 158 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. A gatekeeper shall be deemed to have engaged in a systematic non- compliance with the obligations laid down in Articles 5 and 6, where the Commission has issued at least threewo non-compliance or fining decisions pursuant to Articles 25 and 26 respectively against a gatekeeper in relation to any of its core platform services within a period of five years prior to the adoption of the decision opening a market investigation in view of the possible adoption of a decision pursuant to this Article.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
The Commission may conduct a market investigation with the purpose of examining whether one or more services within the digital sector should be added to the list of core platform services or to detect types of practices that may limit the contestability of core platform services or may bprima facie unfair and which are not effectively addressed by this Regulation. It shall issue a public report at the latest within 24 months from the opening of the market investigation.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall adoptendeavour to adopt, within six months from the opening of the proceedings under Article 18, a non- compliance decision in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 32(4) where it finds that a gatekeeper does not comply with one or more of the following:
Amendment 167 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
3. In the non-compliance decision adopted pursuant to paragraph 1, the Commission shall order the gatekeeper to cease and desist with the non-compliance within an appropriate deadline and to provide explanationsspecify mandatory corrective measures a non- compliant gatekeeper shall implement to comply with the obligations in Articles 5 and 6. The gatekeeper shall also present its own plan on how it planintends to comply with the decision and the corrective measures.
Amendment 171 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. The powers conferred on the Commission by Articles 26 and 27 shall be subject to a threfive year limitation period.
Amendment 172 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 30 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Before adopting a decision pursuant to Article 7, Article 8(1), Article 9(1), Articles 15, 16, 22, 23, 25 and 26 and Article 27(2), the Commission shall give the gatekeeper or undertaking or association of undertakings, together with other relevant stakeholders, including consumer organisations and business users, concerned the opportunity of being heard on:
Amendment 177 #
2020/0374(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. When three or more Member States request the Commission to open an investigation pursuant to Article 15 because they consider that there are reasonable grounds to suspect that a provider of core platform services should be designated as a gatekeeper, the Commission shall within four months examine whether there are reasonable grounds to open such an investigation. The result of any such investigation shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 103 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
No general obligation to monitor the information which providers of intermediary services transmit or store, nor actively to seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity shall be imposed on those providers, unless the information society service plays an active role in approving, modifying or editing the information issued by the recipient of the service.
Amendment 109 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 1
— a statement of reasons explaining why the information is illegal content, by reference to the specific provision of Union or national law infringed;
Amendment 154 #
2020/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notices submitted by local, regional and national authorities should be processed and decided upon with an equivalent degree of priority and delay as the notices provided by entities which have been awarded a trusted flagger status
Amendment 69 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic which has particularly affected people with chronic non- communicable diseases. From the challenges experienced in responding to the pandemic it became clear that the Centre’s role in the Union’s framework for health crisis preparedness and response should be strengthened.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Improving overall population health through disease prevention will help to reduce susceptibility to future infectious outbreaks. Given the links between non-communicable and communicable diseases, an important part of communicable disease control requires consideration of non-communicable diseases. Furthermore, as many outbreaks are of zoonotic origin, a One Health approach is needed considering the interactions between humans, animals and the environment in order to face the emerging threats of zoonotic diseases.
Amendment 77 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The European Ombudsman’s decision of 5 February2021 in strategic inquiry OI/3/2020/TE highlighted shortcomings in how the data is communicated and gathered by the Centre during the COVID-19 crisis. Notably, there were discrepancies in the reporting of reliable data and the lack of such data directly affected the Centre’s modelling and forecasting capacity. These issues and others have impeded the important work by the Centre and this Regulation should strengthen the mandate further to ensure inter alia improved coordination, epidemiological surveillance and communication.
Amendment 82 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In this respect, the Centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis, epidemiological modelling, anticipation and forecasting, relevant risk assessments and recommendations, which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. Its actions should be consistent with a One-Health approach, recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. It should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats, in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. The monitoring of the health systems’ capacity should be based on standardised indicators and definitions in order to ensure comparability. When assessing Member States’ health systems capacity, the Centre should inter alia take into account reported health indicators by Eurostat. To the greatest extent possible, the Centre should further explore possible synergies with the work on health systems performance assessment, in particular by the Commission, the OECD and the WHO. The Centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant Union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases, provide guidelines for treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence, support epidemic and outbreak responses in Member States and third countries, including field response, and provide timely objective, reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. The Centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries, as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to EU’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.
Amendment 87 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In this respect, the Centre should be tasked with providing epidemiological information and its analysis, epidemiological modelling, anticipation and forecasting, relevant risk assessments and recommendations, which set out options for prevention and control of communicable diseases. Its actions should be consistent with a One-Health approach, recognising the interconnections between human and animal health and the environment. It should monitor the capacity of the national health systems to respond to communicable disease threats and other cross-border threats to health, in particular given the importance of this information in the preparation of the national preparedness and response plans. The Centre should support the implementation of actions funded by the relevant Union funding programmes and instruments and related to communicable diseases, provide guidelines for surveillance, monitoring, screening, diagnosis, treatment and case management based on a thorough assessment of the latest evidence, support epidemic and outbreak responses in Member States and third countries, including field response, and provide timely objective, reliable and easily accessible information on communicable diseases to the public. The Centre should also establish clear procedures for cooperation with the public health actors in third countries, as well as international organisations competent in the field of public health hence contributing to EU’s commitment to reinforcing partners’ preparedness and response capacity.
Amendment 90 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Taking into account the clear links between communicable and non- communicable diseases and a need for a truly integrated approach to health, the Centre should be tasked with the identification and monitoring of the relationship between non-communicable and communicable diseases considering the substantial effect of comorbidities on health outcomes as observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) To enhance preparedness and response planning activities in the Union, the Centre’s operation of dedicated networks and networking activities should be broadened to reflect the scope of Regulation (EU) …/…. [OJ: please, insert reference to Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]]. To this end, the Centre should coordinate and provide technical and scientific expertise to the Commission and, Member States and the Health Security Committee through dedicated networks with competent coordinating bodies, including newly established networks for laboratories and for supporting transfusion, transplantation and medically assisted reproduction,.
Amendment 120 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To strengthen the capacity of the Union and Member States to assess the epidemiological situation and perform timely and accurate risk assessment and response, the Centre should in particular monitor and report on trends in communicable diseases, support and facilitate evidence-based response action, provide recommendations for improvement of communicable disease prevention and control programmes established at the national and Union level, monitor and assess the capacity of national health systems for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of communicable diseases, including in a gender-sensitive way, identify population groups at risk requiring specific measures, analyse the correlation of disease incidence with societal and environmental factors, and identify risk factors for transmission and disease severity of communicable diseases, and identify research needs and priorities. The Centre should work with nominated national focal points for surveillance, forming a network that strategically advises the Centre on such matters and would promote the use of enabling sectors, such as EU space data and services.
Amendment 134 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the Union, the Centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases, which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine hesitancy, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases, health education, health literacy, health inequalities and behaviour change.
Amendment 136 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) With the aim of reducing the occurrence of epidemics and strengthening capacities to prevent communicable diseases in the Union, the Centre should develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases, which addresses such issues as vaccine preventable diseases, antimicrobial resistance, health education, health literacy and behaviour change. This framework should be aligned with the best evidence available and WHO guidelines, when available.
Amendment 138 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and Union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the Member States and the Commission. In this context the Centre, in close collaboration with the Member States and the Commission, should carry out various actions, including the development of Union andpreparedness and response plans and the contribution to the development of the national preparedness and response plans, and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks, provide recommendations on capacities to prevent, prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. The Centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues, progression of epidemic situations, unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin, including in third countries, molecular pathogen data and health systems data. To this end, the Centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access, carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at Union level and work with agencies, competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Centre should enhance preparedness and response capabilities at national and Union level by providing scientific and technical expertise to the Member States and the Commission. In this context the Centre, in close collaboration with the Member States and the Commission, should carry out various actions, including the development of Union andpreparedness and response plans and support the development of national preparedness and response plans and preparedness monitoring and evaluation frameworks, provide recommendations on capacities to prevent, prepare and respond to disease outbreaks and on the strengthening of national health systems. The Centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues, progression of epidemic situations, unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin, including in third countries, molecular pathogen data and health systems data. To this end, the Centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access, carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at Union level and work with agencies, competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.
Amendment 147 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The Centre should broaden its collection and analysis of data in terms of epidemiological surveillance and related special health issues, non-communicable diseases, vaccine effectiveness and long- term immunity, progression of epidemic situations, unusual epidemic phenomena or new diseases of unknown origin, including in third countries, molecular pathogen data and health systems data. To this end, the Centre should ensure appropriate datasets as well as the procedures to facilitate consultation and data transmission and access, carry out scientific and technical evaluation of prevention and control measures at Union level and work with agencies, competent bodies and organisations operating in the field of data collection.
Amendment 161 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
Amendment 162 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) The Centre should work in close cooperation with the competent bodies and the international organisations in the field of public health in particular the World Health Organization (WHO).
Amendment 163 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17c) The Centre should communicate in an effective and transparent manner about current and emerging health risks to the general public. The Centre should timely publish the scientific studies, overviews, surveys, reports, rapid risk assessments and the assessments of the health systems’ capacities in order to increase transparency. The Centre should in this regard address issues regarding transparency as stated in the European Ombudsman’s decision in strategic inquiry OI/3/2020/TE.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 d (new)
Recital 17 d (new)
(17d) The Centre should ensure gender and geographical balance at staff and management levels as well as ensure a gender sensitive approach in all its operations.
Amendment 172 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
Amendment 180 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘non-communicable disease’ means a non-communicable disease as defined by the World Health Organisation;
Amendment 189 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to enhance the capacity of the Union and the Member States to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]], the mission of the Centre shall be to identify, assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and other cross- border threats to health, and provide recommendations for response at Union and national levels, as well as at regional level, if necessary.
Amendment 190 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
In order to enhance the capacity of the Union and the Member States to protect human health through the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans and those related special health issues set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]], the mission of the Centre shall be to identify, assess and report on current and emerging threats to human health from communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases, and provide recommendations for response at Union and national levels, as well as at regional level, if necessary.
Amendment 208 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) provide analyses, scientific advice, opinions, guidelines and support for actions by the Union and Member States on cross-border health threats, including risk assessments, analysis of epidemiological information, epidemiological modelling, anticipation and forecast, recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threats and other special health issues, contribution to defining research priorities, and scientific and technical assistance including training and other activities within its mandate;
Amendment 209 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) identify, monitor and collect data on non-communicable diseases which can cause an increase in the incidence, severity and mortality of communicable diseases;
Amendment 224 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) provide, upon request of the Commission or the HSC, or its own initiative, guidelines for surveillance, monitoring, screening, diagnosis, treatment and case management of communicable diseases and other special health issues relevant for public health, in cooperation with relevant societies;
Amendment 232 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) provide, upon request of the Commission or the Health Security Committee (‘HSC’), or on its own initiative, evidence-based communication messages to the public on communicable diseases, on the threats to health posed by them and on the relevant prevention and control measures.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Regulation shall be without prejudice to the obligations of Member States relating to their processing of personal data under Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Directive 2002/58/EC, or the obligations of the Centre and the Commission relating to their processing of personal data under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, when fulfilling their responsibilities.
Amendment 255 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) develop national preparedness and response plans in accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EU) .../... [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]], update them in a timely manner taking into account the Centre’s recommendations, and report on their preparedness and response planning and implementation at national level in accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EU) .../... [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]];
Amendment 257 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) promote the automatisation of the data communication process between the national and the Union surveillance systems;
Amendment 258 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) facilitate the digitalisation and the automation of data collection and the data communication process between the national and the Union surveillance systems;
Amendment 259 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c c (new)
(cc) immediately notify any delay in the reporting of the data to the Centre with an explanation and plan as to when the data will be submitted;
Amendment 265 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Centre shall ensure the integrated operation of the network for the epidemiological surveillance of the communicable diseases and non- communicable diseases in accordance with Article 3(2) of this Regulation, and of the related special health issues referred to in points (i) and (ii) of point (a) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) …/… [OJ: Please insert the number of Regulation SCBTH [ISC/2020/12524]].
Amendment 273 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) ensure the further development of the digital platforms and applications supporting epidemiological surveillance at Union level, supporting Member States with technical and scientific advice to establish integrated surveillance systems enabling real-time surveillance where appropriate, benefiting from existing EU space infrastructures and services, with the aim to simplify the data exchange process and reduce the administrative burden at Union and Member State levels;
Amendment 304 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) monitor and assess health systems’ capacity, based on standardised indicators and definitions, for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of specific communicable diseases as well as patients’ safety;
Amendment 317 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point h a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 – point h a (new)
(ha) identify, monitor and collect data on non-communicable diseases which can cause increase in the incidence, severity and mortality of communicable diseases;
Amendment 322 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5 – paragraph 5 –- subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 5 –- subparagraph 3 a (new)
National focal points shall, to the greatest extent possible, be the same as the National IHR Focal Points, to minimise the duplication of resources and efforts.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 1
Article 5a – paragraph 1
1. The Centre shall support Member States to strengthen their communicable disease prevention and control systems, improving and facilitating the data collection process with real-time and interoperability sharing of data, as well as capacitating TESSy and other platforms to better address the monitoring and surveillance needs.
Amendment 339 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 2
Article 5a – paragraph 2
2. The Centre shall develop a framework for the prevention of communicable diseases and special issues, including vaccine preventable diseases, vaccine hesitancy, antimicrobial resistance, healthcare-associated infections related to communicable diseases, health education, health literacy, health inequalities and behaviour change.
Amendment 352 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5a – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Centre shall develop a platform to monitor the vaccination coverage by Member States, taking into account Member States and regional specificities of the vaccination schemes.
Amendment 354 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5a – paragraph 4
Article 5a – paragraph 4
4. The Centre shall coordinate independent post-marketing vaccines effectiveness and safety monitoring studies collecting new information and/or using the relevant data collected by competent bodies. Besides vaccine-induced immunity, the Centre shall collect data on natural immunity and long-term immunity. That work shall be conducted jointly with the European Medicines Agency and notably though a new vaccine monitoring platform.;
Amendment 367 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
(h) support the Member States to develop targeted activities addressing at- risk groups and community preparedness;
Amendment 371 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
(i) assess health systems’ capacity based on standardised indicators and definitions to detect, prevent, respond to and recover from outbreaks of communicable diseases, identify gaps and provide recommendations for the strengthening of health systems, to be implemented with Union support as appropriate;
Amendment 377 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) publish the assessments of the health systems’ capacity together with the provided recommendations ensuring full transparency;
Amendment 378 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j
Article 5b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point j
(j) bolster modelling, anticipation and forecast capacity of the Centre; and of the Member States; and
Amendment 380 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 1a
Article 6 – paragraph 1a
1a. The Centre shall provide concrete analyses and recommendations for actions to prevent and control communicable disease threatss and other cross-border threats to health upon request of the Commission.;
Amendment 386 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph, the Centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications, in accordance with data protection ruleRegulations (EU) 2016/6794 and (EU) 2018/1725 and with Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications, allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare, research, policy making and regulatory purposes. For the purposes of studies under the first paragraph, the Centre shall also make use of other relevant data, for example on environmental and socio-economic factors.;
Amendment 388 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
To carry out the studies referred to in the first paragraph, the Centre shall have access to health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures and applications, in accordance with data protection rules at Union and Member States level, allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare, research, policy making and regulatory purposes. For the purposes of studies under the first paragraph, the Centre shall also make use of other relevant data, for example on environmental and socio-economic factors.;
Amendment 389 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Centre shall make available the studies referred to in the first subparagraph in a timely manner.
Amendment 394 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 7 – paragraph 1– point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1– point c a (new)
(ca) at the request of the Health Security Committee
Amendment 405 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ensure that the EWRS is efficiently and effectively linked with other Union alert systemnd international alert systems and databases.
Amendment 410 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The Centre shall work with the Commission and the HSC on the EWRS continuous updates, including for the use of modern technologies, such as digital mobile applications, artificial intelligence models, or other technologies for automated contact tracing, building upon the contact tracing technologies developed by the Member States and on defining the functional requirements of the EWRS.
Amendment 422 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8a – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Centre shall work together with the Member States to improve the risk assessment capacity of the Member States and shall provide training in this area if necessary.
Amendment 425 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 8b – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Union responses to the serious cross-border threat to health
Amendment 429 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. The Centre shall, as appropriate, support and coordinate training programmes, in particular in epidemiological surveillance, field investigations, preparedness and prevention, and public health research. and risk communication. Those programmes shall take into consideration the need for updating training and shall respect the principle of proportionality and the training needs of Member States;
Amendment 430 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. The Centre shall, as appropriate, support and coordinate training programmes, in particular in epidemiological surveillance, field investigations, preparedness and prevention, response to public health emergencies, and public health research.;
Amendment 439 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 1a – point e a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1a – point e a (new)
(ea) implementation of the Centre’s recommendations on countermeasures by Member States and the outcomes thereof.
Amendment 445 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) develop solutions to access relevant health data made available or exchanged through digital infrastructures, in accordance with data protection ruleRegulations (EU) 2016/679 and (EU) 2018/1725 and with Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy and electronic communications, allowing for the health data to be used for healthcare, research, policy making and regulatory purposes; and provide and facilitate controlled access to health data to support public health research.;
Amendment 449 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. In the situations of urgency related to severity or novelty of a serious cross- border threat to health or to the rapidity of its spread among the Member States, the Centre shall make available epidemiological forecasts as referred to in point (g) of Article 5(4), upon request of the Commission, Member States or the European Medicines Agency, in an objective, reliable and easily accessible way and on the basis of the best available information.
Amendment 465 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Centre shall communicate on its own initiative within the scope of its mission, after having given prior information to the Member States and, to the Commission and to the Health Security Committee.
Amendment 468 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Centre shall ensure that the public or any interested party is rapidly given objective, reliable, evidence-based and easily accessible information with regard to the results of its work. The Centre shall make available information for the general public, including through a dedicated website It shall also publish its opinions produced in accordance with Article 6.; the information communications shall be aligned with the HSC communications.
Amendment 470 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 472 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Amendment 486 #
2020/0320(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 851/2004
Article 21 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Centre shall ensure the confidentiality of health data under the data protection legislation of Member States and the Union.
Amendment 34 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) The Annual Sustainable Growth Survey reframes the European Semester process to fit the fundamentally changed economic, social and environmental context, in the post-Corona period, too. It should be used as leverage for the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 42 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The 8th EAP should accelerate the transition to a regenerativsustainable economy that gives back to the planet more than it takes. A regenerativsustainable growth model recognises that the wellbeing and prosperity of our societies depend on a stable climate, a healthy environment and thriving ecosystems, which provide a safe operating space for our economies. As the global population and the demand for natural resources continues to grow, economic activity should develop in a sustainable way that does no harm but, on the contrary, reverses climate change and environmental degradation, minimises pollution and results in maintaining and enriching natural capital, therefore ensuring the abundance of renewable and non-renewable resources. Through continuous innovation, adaptation to new challenges and co-creation, the regenerativsustainable economy strengthens resilience and protects present and future generations’ wellbeing.
Amendment 49 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The 8th EAP should set out thematic priority objectives in areas of climate neutrality, adaption to climate change, protecting and restoring biodiversity, circular economy, the zero pollution ambition and reducing environmental pressures from production and consumption in all economic sectors, including transport and tourism. It should furthermore identify the enabling conditions to achieve the long-term and the thematic priority objectives for all actors involved.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The 8th EAP aims at accelerating the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circulartoxic-free circular and resilient economy in a just and inclusive way, and endorses the environmental and climate objectives of the European Green Deal and its initiatives including the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 84 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. The 8th EAP has the long-term priority objective for 2050 thathat by 2050 at the latest citizens live well, within the planetary boundaries in a regenerativsustainable economy where nothing is wasted, no net emissions of greenhouse gases are produced and economic growth is decoupled from resource use and environmental degradation. A healthy environment underpins the well-being of citizenand the health of citizens, upgrades ecosystem services, biodiversity thrives and natural capital is protected, restored and valued in ways that enhance resilience to climate change and other environmental risks. The 8th EAP aims to increase the connection between environment, social, economic policies and health. The Union sets the pace for ensuring the prosperity of present and future generations globally.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) protecting, preserving and restoring biodiversity and ecosystem services and enhancing natural capital, notably air, water, soil, and forest, freshwater, wetland and marine ecosystems;
Amendment 99 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) promoting environmental sustainability and reducing key environmental and climate pressures related to production and consumption, by using tools such as e.g. environmental impact assessments and developing methods and instruments for continuous cross-cutting impact monitoring and continuous improvement of environmental performances, in particular in the areas of energy, industrial development, buildings and infrastructure, tourism, mobility and the food system.
Amendment 150 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k – indent 1 a (new)
- promoting the compliance with due diligence for businesses as an effective tool to identify, prevent, mitigate and account for the environmental impacts of their own operations and their global supply chains;
Amendment 177 #
2020/0300(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) improve the availability and interoperability of data;
Amendment 4 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Covid-19 pandemic is a major shock to the global and Union economy. Due to the necessary containment measures, economic activity in the EU dropped significantly. The contraction in EU GDP in 2020 is expected to be around 7.5%, far deeper than during the financial crisis in 2009. The outbreak of the pandemic has shown the interconnectivity of global supply chains and exposed some vulnerabilities such as the over-reliance of strategic industries on non-diversified external supply sources. Such vulnerabilities need to be addressed, to improve the Union’s emergency response as well as the resilience of the entire economy, while maintaining its openness to competition and trade in line with its rules. Investment activity is expected to have dropped significantly. Even before the pandemic, while a recovery in investment-to-GDP ratios in the Union could be observed, it remained below what might be expected in a strong recovery and was insufficient to compensate for years of underinvestment following the 2009 crisis. More importantly, the current investment levels and forecasts do not cover the Union’s needs for structural investment to restart and sustain long-term growth in the face of technological change and global competitiveness, including for innovation, skills, infrastructure, small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) and the need to address key societal and environmental challenges such as sustainability, the impacts of climate change or population ageing. Consequently, in order to achieve the Union's policy objectives and to support a swift, just, inclusive, sustainable and healthy economic recovery, support is necessary to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and to reduce the investment gap in targeted sectors.
Amendment 8 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) The disruptive economic and social effect of the COVID-19 crisis weakens public and private investment capacity thus limiting the financial resources essential for the transition to a climate neutral and resource efficient Union. In this regard, in the framework of Next Generation EU, InvestEU should contribute to reducing this gap.
Amendment 9 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the last years, the Union has adopted ambitious strategies to complete the Single Market and to stimulate sustainable and inclusive growth and jobs, such as 'Europe 2020 - A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth' of 3 March 2010, 'Action Plan on Building a Capital Markets Union' of 30 September 2015, 'A new European Agenda for Culture' of 22 May 2018, 'Clean Energy for all Europeans' of 30 November 2016, 'Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the Circular Economy' of 2 December 2015, 'A European Strategy for Low- Emission Mobility' of 20 July 2016, ‘European Defence Action Plan’ of 30 November 2016, 'Launching the European Defence Fund' of 7 June 2017, 'Space Strategy for Europe' of 26 October 2016, the Interinstitutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights of 13 December 2017, the ‘European Green Deal’ of 11 December 2019, the ‘European Green Deal Investment Plan’ of 14 January 2020, the ‘Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions’ of 14 January 2020, the ‘ Strategy for shaping Europe’s digital future’, the ‘Data Strategy’ and the ‘Artificial Intelligence Communication’ of 19 February 2020, ‘A New Industrial Strategy for Europe’ of 10 March 2020 and, ‘SME Strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe’ of 10 March 2020, 'A new Circular Economy Action Plan For a cleaner and more competitive Europe' of 11 March 2020, 'An EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030' of 20 May 2020 and 'A Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system' of 20 May 2020. The InvestEU Fund should exploit and reinforce synergies between those mutually reinforcing strategies through providing support to investment and access to financing.
Amendment 24 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the SDGs, the InvestEU Programme will contribute to mainstream climate and environmental actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the Union budget expenditures supporting climate objectives and an annual target of 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027. Actions under the InvestEU Programme are expected to contribute 3at least 40 % of the overall financial envelope of the InvestEU Programme to climate and environmental objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the InvestEU Programme's preparation and implementation and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 45 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis and again during the Covid-19 crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, job creations, competitiveness and convergence. It also creates risk of consolidating imbalances and impacts regions’ development long- term. Sizeable investments in Union infrastructure, in particular with regard to interconnection and energy efficiency and to creating a Single European Transport Area, are essential to meeting the Union's sustainability targets as defined in the European Green Deal, including the Union’s commitments towards the SDGs, and the Paris Agreement, the 2030 energy and climate targets and the Union commitment to a climate neutral economy by the 2050 at the latest. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy sources and other safe and sustainable low- emission energy sources, environmental infrastructure, infrastructure related to climate actioncluding biodiversity conservation and restoration, natural-based solutions and green infrastructure, infrastructure related to climate mitigation and adaptation, waste prevention and circular economy infrastructure, maritime infrastructure and digital infrastructure. The InvestEU Programme should prioritise areas that are under-invested, and in which additional investment is required. To maximise the impact and added value of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process that enables visibility of the project pipeline and maximises synergies across relevant Union programmes in areas such as transport, energy and digitisation. Bearing in mind threats to safety and security, investment projects receiving Union support should include measures for infrastructure resilience, including infrastructure maintenance and safety, and should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds that provide support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure, such as the European Regional Development Fund.
Amendment 50 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15 a) The InvestEU Programme should contribute to the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 ("European Climate Law")] and should not finance projets that are inconsistent with the achievement of the Union's climate objectives.
Amendment 54 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, market allocation of resources is not fully efficient and perceived risk impairs private investment flow significantly. Under such circumstances, the key feature of the InvestEU Fund of de-risking economically viable projects to crowd in private finance is particularly valuable and should be reinforced , inter alia in order to counteract the risk of an asymmetric recovery. The InvestEU Programme should be able to provide crucial support to companies in the recovery phase and at the same time ensure a strong focus of investors on the Union’s medium- and long-term policy priorities such as the European Green Deal, the European Green Deal Investment Plan, the Strategy on shaping Europe’s digital future and the Strong Social Europe for Just Transitions. These operations should support the creation or preservation of quality and sustainable jobs within the Union as well as contribute to the transition towards a climate neutral European economy and its digital transition. It should significantly increase the risk-taking capacity of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and national promotional banks and institutions and other implementing partners in support of economic recovery.
Amendment 60 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The primary focus of the strategic European investment window should be on support to those final recipients established in a Member State and operating in the Union whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union in particular in view of the green andtransition towards a climate neutral European economy and its digital transitions and of enhanced resilience in areas of (i) critical healthcare provision, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and, medical supplies and vaccines , strengthening of health crisis response capacity and of the civil protection system,the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future crisis response capacity and of the civil protection system, (ia) critical sustainable infrastructure to move to a de-carbonised, circular and environmentally sustainable sound European economy in line with the Union´s climate objective (ii) critical infrastructure, whether physical or virtual; (iii) provision of goods and services instrumental to the operation and maintenance of such infrastructure, (iv) key enabling, transformative, greesustainable, circular, low carbon and digital technologies and game-changing innovations where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s sustainable industrial future, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, software, robotics, semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, photonics, industrial biotechnology, digital technologies for tracking, tracing and mapping of resources, renewable energy technologies, energy storage technologies including batteries, sustainable transport technologies, cleagreen hydrogen and fuel cell applications, decarbonisation technologies for industry, carbon capture and storage, waste prevention, circular economy and bioeconomy technologies, biomedicine, nanotechnologies, pharmaceuticals and renewable, circular and advanced materials; (v) manufacturing facilities for mass production of Information Communication and Technology components and devices in the EU; (vi) supply and stockpiling of critical inputs to public actors, businesses or consumers in the Union; (vii) critical technologies and inputs for the security of the Union and its Member States, such as defence and space sectors and cybersecurity, and dual use items as defined in point 1 of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009. The final recipients should have their registered office in a Member State and they should be active in the Union in the sense that they have substantial activities in terms of staff, manufacturing, research and development or other business activities in the Union. Projects which contribute to diversification of strategic supply chains in the Single Market through operations in multiple locations across the EU should be able to benefit.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28 a) The InvestEU Fund provided under the strategic European investment window should support infrastructure with a view to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats and boost the creation of the European health Union.
Amendment 65 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28 b) The European Council, in its Conclusions of 12 December 2019 , has agreed on the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, while also recognising that it is necessary to put in place an enabling framework and that the transition will require significant public and private investment. The InvestEU fund provided under the strategic European investment window should support critical sustainable infrastructure in the sectors which has submitted a roadmap to the Commission setting out how and by which date the sector can reduce its emissions to close to zero, and identifying obstacles and opportunities as well as the technological solutions that would need to be developed and investments that would need to be made within the sector.
Amendment 67 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The strategic European investment window should also target suppliers established and operating in the Union whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union and that would need long term investment or are covered by the Foreign Direct Investment Screening mechanism. In addition, important projects of common European interest should in particular be able to benefit from the strategic European investment window. However, financial support should not be provided when a project is inconsistent with the achievement of the European Green Deal, the Union's climate objectives and the Paris agreement objectives.
Amendment 70 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The InvestEU should also provide support to financing to generate investment to the benefit of just transition regions, in line with the objectives identified in their just transition plans, and should be consistent with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) …/… (JTF Regulation).
Amendment 109 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) a strategic European investment policy window which comprises strategic investment to support final recipients that are established in a Member State and that operate in the Union, and whose activities are of strategic importance to the Union, in particular in view of the green andtransition towards a sustainable and climate neutral European economy and its digital transitions and of enhanced resilience , complying with the “do no significant harm” principle and the EU taxonomy established by Regulation (EU) 2020/852, in one of the following areas:
Amendment 113 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
i) critical healthcare provision, manufacturing and stockpiling of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and, medical supplies and vaccines , strengthening of health crisis response capacitythe resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future crisis response capacity, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, and of the civil protection system;
Amendment 117 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i a (new)
i a) critical sustainable infrastructure to move to a de-carbonised, circular and environmentally sustainable European economy and society in line with the Union's climate objectives laid down in [Regulation (EU) 2020/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU)2018/1999 ("European Climate Law");
Amendment 119 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
ii) critical infrastructure, whether physical or virtual, including infrastructure elements identified as critical in the fields of energy, transport, environment, health, food safety, secure digital communication, 5G, internet of things, online service platforms, secure cloud computing, data processing or storage, payments and financial infrastructure, aerospace, defence, communications, media, education and training, electoral infrastructure and sensitive facilities, as well as land and real estate crucial for the use of such critical infrastructure;
Amendment 124 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – introductory part
iv) key enabling, transformative, greesustainable, circular, low carbon and digital technologies and game- changing innovations where the investment is strategically important for the Union’s sustainable industrial future, including
Amendment 126 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point a
(a) artificial intelligence, blockchain, software, robotics, semiconductors, microprocessors, edge cloud technologies, high-performance computing, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, photonics, industrial biotechnology, digital technologies for tracking, tracing and mapping of resources,
Amendment 130 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point b
(b) renewable energy technologies, energy storage technologies including batteries, sustainable transport technologies, cleagreen hydrogen and fuel cell applications, decarbonisation technologies for industry, carbon capture and storage, circular waste prevention, circular economy and bioeconomy technologies,
Amendment 137 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iv – point c
(c) biomedicine, nanotechnologies, pharmaceuticals and advanced, renewable and circular materials;
Amendment 139 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point v
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point v
v) manufacturing facilities for mass production of Information Communication and Technology components and devices in the EU having regard to resource efficiency, waste prevention and circularity in the value chains;
Amendment 142 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vi
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vi
vi) supply and stockpiling of critical inputs to public actors, businesses or consumers in the EU, including energy or raw materials or food security or pharmaceuticals, having regard to resource efficiency, waste prevention and circularity in strategic value chains;
Amendment 145 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e – point vii – paragraph 1 a (new)
Access to the finacing made available under the strategic European investment policy window shall be conditional on the endorsement and demonstration of Member States commitment to the Union objective of climate neutrality and individual Member States climate neutrality objective by 2050 at the latest, as well as on the adoption of a long-term strategy as referred to in Article 15 of Regulation(EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 221 #
2020/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 8 – point 8.2 a (new)
Annex III – point 8 – point 8.2 a (new)
Amendment 17 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6 a) Investing in strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, including the performance of stress tests of national and regional healthcare systems, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats and boost the creation of the European health Union, are important to achieve sustainable growth and to promote an economic, social and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 29 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) The disruptive economic and social effect of the COVID-19 crisis weakens public and private investment capacity thus limiting the financial resources essential for the transition to a climate neutral and resource efficient Union. In this regard, in the framework of Next Generation EU, the Recovery and Resilience Facility should contribute to reducing this gap as highlighted in the report of the “EU Technical Expert Group on Sustainable Finance (TEG)” entitled “5 high level principles for recovery and resilience” of 15 July 2020.
Amendment 44 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to implement these overall objectives, relevant actions will be identified during the Facility’s preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. Also, due attention should be paid to the impact of the national plans submitted under this Regulation on fostering not only the green transition towards a sustainable and climate neutral economy, but also the digital transformation. They will both play a priority role in relaunching, decarbonising and modernising our economy.
Amendment 61 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To ensure its contribution to the objectives of the Facility, the recovery and resilience plan should comprise measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects through a coherent recovery and resilience plan. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistherent with the relevant country- specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of the European Semester, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds. To boost actions that fall within the priorities of the European Green Deal and the Digital Agenda, the plan should also set out measures that are relevant for the green and digital transitions. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the UnionUnion priorities and support the transition towards a sustainable and climate neutral European economy by 2050 at the latest and its digital transition. The recovery and resilience plans should design their investments in line with the European Green Deal (EGD) as the Union’s new growth strategy, the European Pillar of Social Rights, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and the Digital Agenda. The measures should enable a swift deliver of targets, objectives and contributions set out in national energy and climate plans and updates thereof. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union and respect the “do not significant harm” principle referred to in Regulation 2020/852. The recovery and resilience plan should be consistent with the relevant country-specific challenges and priorities identified in the context of an updated European Semester, which should include the tracking of the objectives of the European Green Deal, the NECPs and the UNSDGs, with the national reform programmes, the national energy and climate plans, the just transition plans, and the partnership agreements and operational programmes adopted under the Union funds.
Amendment 86 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Commission should assess the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member States and should act in close cooperation with the Member State concerned. The Commission will fully respect the national ownership of the process and will therefore take into account the justification and elements provided by the Member State concerned and assess whether the recovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to contribute to effectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the European Semester; whether the pleffectively to strengthen the sustainable growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribute to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesion and support the transition towards a sustainable and contains measures that effectively contribute to the greenlimate neutral European economy by 2050 at the latest and theits digital transitions and, to addressing the challenges resulting from them; whether the plan is expected to have a lasting impact in the Member State concerned; whether the planrecovery and resilience plan proposed by the Member State is expected to effectively contribute to strengthen the growth potential, job creation and economic and social resilience of the Member State, mitigate the economic and social impact of the crisis and contribueffectively address challenges identified in the relevant country-specific recommendation addressed to the Member State concerned or in other relevant documents officially adopted by the Commission in the updated European Semester; whether the plan is expected to enhancing economic, social and territorial cohesionhave a lasting impact in the Member State concerned;; whether the justification provided by the Member State of the estimated total costs of the recovery and resilience plan submitted is reasonable and plausible and is commensurate to the expected impact on the economy and employment; whether the proposed recovery and resilience plan contains measures for the implementation of reforms and public investment projects that represent coherent actions; and whether the arrangement proposed by the Member State concerned are expected to ensure effective implementation of the recovery and resilience plan, including the proposed milestones and targets, and the related indicators.
Amendment 120 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The scope of application of the Recovery and Resilience Facility established by this Regulation shall refer to policy areas related to economic, social and territorial cohesion, the green andtransition towards a sustainable and climate neutral European economy by 2050 at the latest and its digital transitions, health, competitiveness, resilience, productivity, education and skills, research and innovation, smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, jobs and investment, and the stability of the financial systems.
Amendment 203 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) an explanation of how the measures in the plan are expected to contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 249 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 332 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) whether the plan contains measures that effectively contribute to strengthening the resilience of healthcare and health systems in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies, have healthier people therefore less susceptible to health threats;
Amendment 371 #
2020/0104(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
Annex II – point 2 – paragraph 3 – point 2.2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 – indent 1
— the implementation of the envisaged measures is expected to significantly contribute to address the challenges resulting from the green and/or digital transitionssocial, economic and environmental challenges resulting from the transition towards a sustainable climate neutral European economy
Amendment 121 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Article 191 TFEU provides that the Union should contribute to protecting human health through a Union policy on the environment.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) On 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared, due to an exponential increase of cases, declared COVID-19 (the disease resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19SARS-CoV-2) outbreak a global pandemic. That pandemic hase COVID-19 pandemic and more specifically the moderate to severe cases of the disease that need intermediate and intensive medical care pushed several health systems to breaking point within and outside Union, caused an unprecedented worldwide health crisis with severe socio- economic consequences and human suffering, particularly affecting people with chronic conditions and hitting the most vulnerable, patients, women, carers and the elderly the hardest. The world continues the fight against this unprecedented health crisis, which has led to lock downs and restrictions on the circulation of people, animals, food, medicines and others.
Amendment 135 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) While Member States are responsible for their health policies, they are expected to protect public health in a spirit of European solidarity8 . Experience from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated that there is a need for a further firm action at Union level to support cooperation and coordination among the Member States in order to improve the prevention andto support rights- and evidence-based approaches that have a high impact in order to improve preparedness for, prevention and a timely and effective control of the spread of severe human infections and diseases across borders, to develop and guarantee the availability and accessibility of products for the prevention and treatment of diseases, to combat other serious cross- border threats to health and to safeguard and improve the health and well-being of people in the Union. __________________ 8 Communication to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Central Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Eurogroup on coordinated economic response to the COVID-19 outbreak, COM(2020)112 final of 13.03.220.
Amendment 152 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The pandemic has revealed the importance of public health policies, and their benefits for citizens, communities and the economy. Such policies are cost- saving and offer returns in the long term of 14:1, meaning that for each euro invested in public health policies, we have economic return of 14 euros.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) While the Union´s action in the field of health is limited, the Union should follow a coherent public health strategy in order to flexibly respond to existing epidemics taking into consideration local specificities and having the capacity to face future worrying realities and health threats, such as pandemics and cross- border threats, including antimicrobial resistance and the health impacts of the climate crisis. The Union should support Member States in reducing health inequalities and in achieving universal health coverage, addressing the challenges of an ageing population, of chronic diseases, of disease prevention, in promoting a healthy lifestyle and preparing their health systems for emerging technologies.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 c (new)
Recital 6 c (new)
Amendment 156 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is therefore appropriate to establish a new Programme for the Union's action in the field of health, called EU4Health Programme ('the Programme') for the period 2021 -2027. In line with the goals of the Union action and its competences in the area of public health the Programme should place emphasis on actions in relation to which there are advantages and efficiency gains from collaboration and cooperation at Union level and actions with an impact on the internal market. The EU regulates products relevant to health and health outcomes including, amongst others, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, tobacco, alcohol, food and chemicals, therefore the Programme should take into consideration regulation in such areas to improve the health outcomes in the EU. A holistic approach is needed to improve health outcomes, and EU policy-makers should ensure that the principle of 'health in all policies' is applied in all policy- making.
Amendment 159 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In accordance with Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and within the limits of resources allocated therein, recovery and resilience measures under the Programme should be carried out to address the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument] and ensure that resilient healthcare and health systems are in place in preparation for future pandemics, improve the health status in societies and to ensure that people are healthier and therefore less susceptible to health threats. Such additional resources should be used in such a way as to ensure compliance with the time limits provided for in Regulation [European Union Recovery Instrument]. Preparedness is the key to improving resilience to future threats, and Member States, given their responsibility for the provision of healthcare, should carry out stress tests on their healthcare systems to identify weaknesses and verify that they are prepared for a possible future health crisis, through the support of the Commission and its coordination action to establish common acceptable parameters.
Amendment 166 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) COVID-19 has demonstrated the inter-dependencies between human health and the health of our planet and our vulnerabilities. The emergence of zoonotic diseases which are transmitted from animals to humans is exacerbated by anthropogenic climate change, the destruction of biodiversity and environmental degradation. Due to the serious nature of cross- border health threats, the Programme should support coordinated public health measures at Union level to address different aspects of such threats. With a view to strengthen the capability in the Union to prepare for, respond to and manage health crisis the Programme should provide support to the actions taken in the framework of the mechanisms and structures established under Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council10 and other relevant mechanisms and structures established at Union level. This could include strategic stockpiling of essential medical supplies or capacity building in crisis response, preventive measures related to vaccination and immunisation, strengthened surveillance programmes. In this context the Programme should foster Union-wide and cross-sectoral crisis prevention, preparedness, surveillance, management and response capacity of actors at the Union, national, regional and local level, including contingency planning and preparedness exercises, in keeping with the “One Health” approach. It should facilitate the setting up of an integrated cross-cutting risk communication framework working in all phases of a health crisis - prevention, preparedness and response. __________________ 10Decision No 1082/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 on serious cross-border threats to health and repealing Decision No 2119/98/EC (OJ L 293, 5.11.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 186 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) With a view to protect people in vulnerable situations, including those suffering from mental illnesses and chronic diseases, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. such as the elderly, children, Roma, migrants, and people living in a socioeconomically precarious situation, amongst others, including those suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases, diabetes and mental illnesses amongst others, the Programme should also promote actions which address the collateral impacts of the health crisis on people belonging to such vulnerable groups. The crisis has revealed that e-health and telemedicine have room to increase and improve the healthcare services and health coverage in a more efficient way. The programme should increase the e-skills of patients and health professionals, improve e-health infrastructures and services, allowing for more competences to be given to patients for the management of their own health and disease treatment, lightening the burden on the healthcare services and increasing their efficiency and availability in responding to demands.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The right to physical and mental health is a fundamental human right. Every person, without discrimination, has the right to access modern and comprehensive healthcare. The EU4Health programme should guarantee that universal health coverage is provided, in line with the international commitments made through SDGs and with WHO policies, and ensure that everyone can use the health services they need without experiencing financial hardship. To continue being a global leader in health and to provide a high standard healthcare across the Union, the Commission should propose a Directive on minimum standards for quality healthcare with a set of criteria that should be reported by Member States, such as hospital beds per capita, critical care capacities, numbers of doctors and nurses per capita, rate of health expenditure and access and affordability of healthcare for all, including for vulnerable people. This would improve patient safety and result in better conditions in healthcare for patients and professionals.
Amendment 203 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted many challenges in ensuring the supply of medicines, medical devices as well as personal protective equipment needed in the Union during the pandemics. The Programme therefore should provide support to actions, which foster the production, procurement and management of crisismedical and care relevant products to mitigate the risk of shortages, especially in times of health crises, ensuring complementarity with other Union instruments.
Amendment 205 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) In order to minimise the public health consequences of serious cross- border threats to health it should be possible for actions supported under the Programme to cover coordination of the activities which strengthen the interoperability and coherence of Member States’ health-systems through benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices and ensure their capability to respond to health emergencies, that includes contingency planning, preparedness exercises and the upskilling of health care and public health staff and the establishment of mechanisms for the efficient monitoring and needs-driven distribution or allocation of goods and services needed in time of crisis. The benchmarking, cooperation and exchange of best practices should be equally promoted in periods where there are no crises.
Amendment 219 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Experience from the COVID-19 crisis has indicated that there is a general need for the support to structural transformation of and systemic reforms of health systems across the Union to improve their effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience. In the context of such transformation and reforms, the Programme should promote, in synergy with the Digital Europe Programme, actions which advance digital transformation of health services and increase their interoperability, contribute to the increased capacity of health systems to foster (primordial, primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) disease prevention and health promotion, to provide new outcome -based care models and to deliver integrated services, from the community and primary health care to the highly specialised services, based on people's needs enhancing citizens’ levels of health literacy and digital health literacy and ensure an efficient public health workforce equipped with the right skills, including digital skills, regularly updated in the light of scientific and technological progress, as provided for by Directive 2005/36 on the recognition of professional qualifications . This synergy between European Health Programme and Digital Europe Programme should contribute to the implementation and expansion of e-health, as telemedicine, reducing unnecessary travel and unmet healthcare needs. The development of a European health data space and of a European Electronic Health Record would provide health care systems, researchers and public authorities with means to improve the accessibility, affordability, availability and quality of healthcare, increasing the amount of data available to patients and health workers therefore improving the quality of healthcare and the patient´s freedom of movement around the Union. . Given the fundamental right to access to preventive healthcare and medical treatment enshrined in Article 35 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and in view to the common values and principles in European Union Health Systems as set out in the Council Conclusions of 2 June 200612 the Programme should support actions ensuring the universality and inclusivity of health care, meaning that no- one is barred access to health care, and those ensuring that patients’ rights, including on the privacy of their data, are duly respected. The programme needs to guarantee access to and sharing of personal health data while applying the GDPR rules meticulously and increase the digital skills of patients. __________________ 12Council Conclusions on Common values and principles in European Union Health Systems (OJ C 146, 22.6.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 228 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The value of health data is essential for having more reliable information to improve healthcare services, health policy-making and to evaluate the implementation of actions and policies in our society. The European Health Data Space will represent a strong pillar of health in the Union and should be constructed involving all sectors and stakeholders, taking into account the needs of health professionals and patient. The Programme should capacitate and enlarge the competence of the ECDC to improve the capacity of surveillance of NCDs. The European Health Data should collect data on healthcare use, health behaviour and health problems, including information on rare diseases, vaccination, allergies and others.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Health is an investment and the Programme should have this concept at its core. Keeping people healthy and active longer and empowering them to take an active role in managing their health through health literacy in order to take well informed decisions, will have positive effects on health, health inequalities, health iniquities, quality of life, productivity, competitiveness and inclusiveness, while reducing pressures on national health systems and budgets. The Commission has committed to help Member States to reach the sustainable development targets set in the 'UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ in particular Sustainable Development Goal 3 "Ensure healthy lives and promote well- being for all at all ages"13. The Programme therefore should contribute to the actions taken towards reaching the SDGse goals, consequently will improve the social determinants of health and enhance the health of the Union. __________________ 13 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions Next steps for a sustainable European future. European action for sustainability COM (2016) 739 final of 22.11.2016.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Programme should provide for equal and fair access to healthcare. “Health inequalities” cover situations ranging from unequal access to treatment, fragmented access across regions, differences in health status origin, and to the distribution of health determinants between different population groups. Health inequalities and inequities are avoidable by reasonable means, and thus preventable, and the Programme should improve the knowledge on health inequalities and inequities to tackle them.
Amendment 247 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Non-communicable diseases are a result of commercial determinants of health a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors. Such non- communicable diseases as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes and mental health illnes,s represent major causes of disability, ill-health, health- related retirement, and premature death in the Union, with non- communicable diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 87% of Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in the EU in 2017, resulting in considerable social and economic impacts. To decrease the impact of non-communicable diseases on individuals and society in the Union and reach goal 3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly but not exclusively Target 3.4, to reduce premature mortality from non- communicable diseases by one third by 2030, it is key to provide an integrated response focusing on prevention across sectors, specialities and policy -fields, taking into account the interrelated nature of most non- communicable diseases, combined with efforts to strengthen health systems and societies.
Amendment 264 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) Mental and psychological well- being is crucial for good mental health. The Programme should be aimed at improving the mental health of individuals and society, including the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, the protection of human rights and the care of people affected by mental disorders and neurological diseases.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) Early detection and screening plays a crucial role in prevention strategies and in timely treatment and health outcomes. Prevention is key in achieving sustainable health systems by ensuring that citizens live disease-free longer and by reducing the pressure of preventable diseases, especially of non- communicable diseases, on health systems. In order to enhance the health status, well-being, and quality of life of Union citizens, primary care healthcare professionals, including community pharmacists, local authorities and citizens should be involved in raising public health awareness, participating in disease prevention and control. The Programme should support Union actions and support Member States in developing and implementing prevention, early diagnosis and screening strategies. This includes disease prevention services as part of primary healthcare services.
Amendment 271 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) The Programme therefore should contribute tohave a holistic approach to individual health and the link with all the health determinants: socio-economic, environmental, health system, commercial and individual determinants of health. To achieve the best health status possible, the Programme should tackle all the determinants. Health promotion, health protection and disease prevention throughout the lifetime of an individual and to healshould be at the core of the promotiongramme by addressing health and mental risk factors, such as the use of tobacco and related products and exposure to their emissions, the harmful use of alcohol, and the consumption of illicit drugharmful drugs and other addictive behaviours. The Programme should also contribute to the reduction of drugs-related health damage, unhealthy dietary habits and, lack of physical inactivity that can lead to a person becoming overweight and suffering from obesity, and exposure to environmental pollution, and foster supportive environments for healthy lifestyles in order to complement Member States action in these areas. The Programme therefore should contribute to a high level of human health promotion and protection, throughout the entire lifetime of an individual, including through the promotion of physical activity, nutritional care and promotion of health education and health literacy. The Programme should also strengthen and support Health in All Policies and support the implementation of health assessment of EU policies. The Programme should also therefore contribute to the objectives of the European Green Deal, the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Biodiversity Strategy and these policies should take into account the Programme objectives.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Given that health needs differ during a person's lifetime, the Programme should also support Member States to create and implement health programmes that are aligned with the needs of population, and should work to achieve a minimum standard in health programmes that tackle specific populations, such as children's health, maternal health and ageing-related health, as programmes that are horizontal to the lifetime as mental health and reproductive and sexual health.
Amendment 293 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) The burden of chronic diseases is still significant in the Union. Chronic diseases develop slowly, are long-lasting and often incurable. Chronic diseases are, in many cases, associated with more than one comorbidity, which makes them even more difficult to treat and manage. They have caused great human suffering and placed an enormous burden on health systems, as well. However, many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and type 2 diabetes, could be prevented through access to prevention services, affordability of healthy nutrition and healthy lifestyle, while other illnesses, for instance neurological diseases, can be managed to slow their onset if detected early, or helping patients feel their best and remain active for longer. The Union and Member States can therefore greatly reduce the burden of Member States by working together to achieve a better and more effective management of diseases, including prevention, and the Programme should support actions in this area. The Programme should support the development of specific European Diseases Management Guidelines in the area of both communicable and non- communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, respiratory diseases and diabetes.
Amendment 295 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 c (new)
Recital 18 c (new)
(18c) The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considered classified diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans. The Programme should make sure that the health impacts and costs of air pollution are integrated into the Union action against cancer, while ensuring full coherence with the European zero emission strategy.
Amendment 300 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality in the Member States after cardiovascular diseases. It is also one of several non-communicable diseases that share common risk factors. Addressing the prevention of cancer along with other NCDs in a coordinated fashion and the prevention and control of which would benefit the majority of citizens. In 2020 the Commission announced the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ which would cover the entire cycle of the disease starting from prevention and early diagnosis to treatment and quality of life of patients and survivors also improving palliative care and pain management. The measures should benefit from the Programme and from Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer and should endeavour to include cancer action into a broader NCD framework to move away from a disease-centred approach and towards a patient-focused approach.
Amendment 307 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Under Article 153 TFEU, the Union is to support and complement the activities of Member States concerning improvement of the working environment, and protection of workers' health, safety and working conditions. Considering the large amount of time that the workers spend in their workplaces and the possible risk they could have, such as exposure to health hazard substances and carcinogens and to repeated movements, leading to a high burden of incapacity and number of work days lost, which in turn has consequences for the individual, family and society. The Programme should also reflect the importance of occupational health and its impact on health workers and societies. The Commission should work with Member States to create new legislation to improve workers health conditions, improve their working conditions, the balance between work and life, promote wellbeing and better mental health, prevent early-retirement due to ill health and poor health management.
Amendment 320 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 b (new)
Recital 19 b (new)
(19b) While the Union currently has a strong focus on cancer as expressed in ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ and Horizon Europe’s Mission on Cancer, the Programme should ensure that patients living with other major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions benefit from it in a proportionate manner.
Amendment 322 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 c (new)
Recital 19 c (new)
(19c) A crucial part of treatment of diseases is rehabilitation, including counselling, medical treatment, exercise and psychological support. These programmes help prevent recurrence, optimise quality of life, reintegrate patients into the job market and reduce the burden on health services by reducing hospital readmissions. Although there are considerable benefits for patients, as well as the wider society, the access to and uptake of quality rehabilitation is patchy in most of the Member States and is considered an underutilised resource. The Programme should support increased uptake of rehabilitation and secondary prevention reducing the burden of diseases.
Amendment 329 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) The programme should support vulnerable population groups that have more difficulty in accessing healthcare, due to their socio-economic or geographic characteristics. Synergies between the Programme and ESF+ and ERDF are crucial, and the Commission should take into account the particularity of remotes areas and more concretely, the outermost regions based on Article 349 TFEU.
Amendment 334 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In accordance with Article 114 TFEU, a high level of health protection should be ensured in the legislation adopted by the Union for the establishment and the functioning of the internal market. On the basis of Article 114 TFEU and point (c) of Article 168(4) TFEU, a considerable body of Union acquis was developed which guarantees the high standards of quality and safety for medicinal products and medical devices. Given the rising healthcare demand, Member States’ healthcare systems face challenges in the availability and affordability of medicines and medical devices. To ensure a better public health protection as well as the safety and empowerment of patients in the Union, it is essential that patients and health systems have access to sustainable, efficient, equitable and high quality healthcare products and can fully benefit from them.
Amendment 341 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Programme should therefore support actions to monitor shortages of medicines, medical devices and other healthcare products and to ensure greater availability and affordability of those products while limiting the dependency of their supply chains on third countries. In particular, in order to address unmet medical needs, the Programme should provide support to clinical trials so as to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative and effective medicines, promote incentives to develop such and medical devices, promote research and the development of new medicinal products as antimicrobials and foster the digitial transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on medicin, with particular attention to antimicrobials and vaccines to tackle AMR and vaccine-preventable diseases, boost the production of essential medicines and the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), develop such medicinal products as transformation of healthcare products and platforms for monitoring and collecting information on patients health, increasing self-management of their health, and information about the use of healthcare services, medicines and medical devices.
Amendment 363 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) As the optimal use of medicines and antimicrobials in particular yields benefits for individuals and health systems, the Programme should promote their prudent and efficient use. In line with the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance14 , adopted in June 2017 following the request from Member States, and given the experience with the bacterial secondary infections related to COVID 19, it is essential that the Programme supports actions aimed at the prudent use of antimicrobials in humans, animals and crops, in the framework of an integrated policy on patient safety and prevention of medical errors. The Programme should support the ECDC monitoring and surveillance programmes concerning usage of antimicrobials and AMR, and the support to the implementation of local, regional and national plans to fight against AMR, supported by evidence-based strategies and the sharing of good practices within the Union. __________________ 14Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament ‘A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’, COM(2017)0339 final of 29.6.2017.
Amendment 373 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Since environmental pollution caused by human and veterinary pharmaceutical substances is an emerging environmental problem that can impact on public health, the Programme should foster measures to strengthen the assessment and appropriate management of environmental risks associated with the production, use and disposal of medicinal products, in line with the European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment15 . The Programme will reinforce the need to have health impact assessments in the EU policies and should promote health promotion and protection in all EU policies, taking into account the European Green Deal, The Farm to Fork Strategy, The Biodiversity Strategy and the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe and others. __________________ 15Communication of the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European economic and Social Committee ‘European Union Strategic Approach to Pharmaceuticals in the Environment’, COM(2019)128 final of 11.03.2019.
Amendment 375 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Union health legislation has an immediate impact on public health, the lives of citizens, the efficiency and resilience of the health systems and the good functioning of the internal market. The regulatory framework for the recognition of professional qualifications, medical products and technologies (medicinal products, medical devices and substances of human origin), as well as for tobacco legislation, patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare and serious cross- border threats to health is essential to health protection in the Union. The Programme therefore should support the development, implementation and enforcement of Union health legislation and provide high quality, unbiased, comparable and reliable data to underpin policymaking and monitoring. Union health legislation needs to be based on current scientific evidence-based data, that should be collected locally across Europe, through a well-defined homogeneous methodology. The legislation and its implementation and consequences should be evaluated and reported, resulting in a cycle of quality improvement of health in the Union.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) The ERNs, established pursuant to Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and the Council16 are virtual networks involving healthcare providers across Europe. They aim to facilitate discussion on complex or rare diseases and conditions that require highly specialised treatment, and concentrated knowledge and resources. As the Networks can improve the access to diagnosis and the provision of high-quality healthcare to patients with rare conditions and can be focal points for medical training and research and dissemination of information, the Programme should contribute to the upscaling of networking through the ERNs, and other transnational networks. It should consider the extension of ERNs beyond rare diseases to communicable and non- communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions and other major chronic diseases, which require extensive knowledge sharing due to the complexity of cases and co-morbidities, and their increasing prevalencer. __________________ 16 Directive 2011/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 on the application of patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare (OJ L 88, 4.4.2011, p. 45).
Amendment 412 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In order to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of actions at Union and international level, cooperation should be developed with the Member States and with relevant international organisations such as the United Nations and its specialised agencies, in particular the WHO, the World Bank, as well as with the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to implement the Programme. Pursuant to Article 94 of Council Decision 2013/755/EU20 , persons and entities established in Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) are eligible for funding subject to the rules and objectives of the Programme and possible arrangements applicable to the Member State to which the relevant OCTs are linked. __________________ 20Council Decision 2013/755/EU of 25 November 2013 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union ( ‘Overseas Association Decision’ ) (OJ L 344, 19.12.2013, p. 1).
Amendment 420 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Given the nature and potential scale of cross-border threats to human health, the objective of protecting people in the Union from such threats and to increase crisis prevention and preparedness cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting alone. In accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union, action at Union level can also be taken to support Member States’ efforts in the pursuit of a high level of protection of public health, to improve the availability, sustainability, acceptability, accessibility and affordability in the Union of medicines, medical devices and other crisishealth relevant products, to support innovation and to support integrated and coordinated work and implementation of best practices among Member States, and to address inequalities and inequities in access to health throughout the EU in a manner that creates efficiency gains and value-added impacts that could not be generated by action taken at national level while respecting the Member States’ competence and responsibility in the areas covered by the Programme. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 424 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘health crisis’ means any crisis or serious incident arising from a threat of human, animal, plant, food or environment, chemical, biological, environmental, nuclear or unknown origin, having a health dimension and which requires urgent action by authorities;
Amendment 426 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘crisis relevant products’ means products and; substances and tools necessary, in the context of a health crisis, to prevent, diagnose or treat a disease and its consequences, includedto the monitoring and the epidemiological surveillance of the diseases and infections, including but not limited to: medicinal products - including vaccines - and their intermediates, active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials; medical devices; hospital and medical equipment (such as ventilators, protective clothing and equipment, diagnostic materials and tools); personal protective equipment; disinfectants and their intermediary products and raw materials necessary for their production); training; infrastructure and technology to increase the availability of data;
Amendment 429 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘One Health approach’ means an approach which recognises thate interconnection between the human and, animal health are interconnectedand environmental spheres, that diseases may be transmitted from humans to animals and vice versaone pillar to another and must therefore be tackled in both, and that the environment links humans and animalsa holistic approach;
Amendment 433 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘serious cross-border threat to health’ means a life- threatening or otherwise serious hazard to health of biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, environmental or unknown origin which spreads or entails a significant risk of spreading across the national borders of Member States, and which may necessitate coordination at Union level in order to ensure a high level of human health protection;
Amendment 453 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) protect people in the Union from serious cross-border threats to health; implement better preparedness and coordination within and between Member States as regards health emergencies;
Amendment 460 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) support existing and future Union health legislation, improve the availability in the Union of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other crisismedical relevant products, contribute to their affordability, and support innovation and e-health solutions, contribute to their accessibility, sustainability and affordability, and support research, innovation and development in health and healthcare;
Amendment 476 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) strengthen health systems and the healthcare workforce, including by digital and green transformation, and by increased integrated and coordinated work among the Member States, sustained implementation of best practice and comparable data sharing, to increase the general level of public health and health literacy of the population.
Amendment 486 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) support systematic health impact assessment of other EU policies ensuring a comprehensive, Health in All Policies approach;
Amendment 492 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
(3b) support health promotion, health protection and disease prevention, reduce health inequalities and inequities, improve physical and mental health, addressing in particular the key lifestyle related risk factors with a focus on the Union added value and scale up to healthier and more resilient societies;
Amendment 502 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) strengthen the capability of the Union for prevention, preparedness and response to serious cross-border threats to health, and the management of health crises, including through coordination, provision and deployment of emergency health care capacity, data gathering and, surveillance and health risk assessment;
Amendment 515 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ensure the availability in the Union of reserves or stockpiles of crisismedical relevant products, and a reserve of medical, healthcare and support staff to be mobilised in case of a crisis, improving the training of health professionals and updating their knowledge;
Amendment 520 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) support actions to ensure appropriate availability, accessibility, sustainability and affordability of crisis relevant productmedicines, vaccines, medical devices and other necessary health supplies, stimulate the development of the health production industry within the Union;
Amendment 528 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
(3a) support the research and development of new medicines, medical devices and health products, enhance clinical trials and research based on real world data;
Amendment 530 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) strengthen the effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience of health systems, including by supporting green and digital transformation, the uptake of digital tools and services, systemic reforms, implementation of new care models leading to person-centred systems and universal health coverage, and address inequalities in healthand inequities in health and promote a set of minimal health services standards and ensure that the right to affordable preventive and curative health and care as set out in the European Pillar of Social Rights is respected;
Amendment 536 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) support the digitalization of health, increasing the skills of citizens and health workers and services, the interoperability of systems and availability of data, ensuring data comparability, to improve the knowledge and evidence on health, support the creation and implementation of a European Health Data Space while respecting citizens´ data protection rights and the Union data protection framework;
Amendment 545 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) support actions aimed at addressing health inequalities and strengthening health system’s ability to foster protection, disease prevention and health promotion, early diagnosis and screening, and implement health promotion inclusive of mental health, patient rights and safety and cross-border healthcare, and promote the excellence of medical and healthcare professionals as well as their education, enhance their fixation and mitigate the consequences of the 'brain drain' phenomenon, scale up the occupational health of all workers and address the protection and safety of healthcare professionals;
Amendment 556 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) support action for the surveillance, prevention, diagnosis and treatment and care of non-communicable diseases, and notably of cancerincluding cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes and mental health conditions, with the aim of reducing the prevalence and improving the quality of life of patients, by providing a European strategic chronic disease framework to support Member States' action addressing the commercial determinants of health;
Amendment 574 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) strengthen the programmes to fight against communicable diseases and health threats, as AMR, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, influenza, sexually transmitted infections among others, promoting healthy lifestyles, premature detection, access to treatment and long- life care;
Amendment 578 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) foster and support the informed, prudent and efficient use of medicines, and in particular of antimicrobials, and more environmentally friendly production and disposal of medicines and medical devicesinvest in the protection of the environment and sustainability in the whole value chain of all medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other medical products, from the production to the disposal, guaranteeing that an environmental risk assessment for such products is carried out;
Amendment 590 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) support integrated work among Member States, and in particular their health systems, including the implementation of high-impact prevention practices, the identification of health technologies meant to benefit from a European assessment, and scaling up networking through the European Reference Networks and other transnational networks aiming to increase the coverage of patients and the response to more diseases and health problems;
Amendment 652 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The interim evaluation of the Programme shall be performed once there is sufficient information available about their implementation, but not later than four years after the start of the implementation and before any decision is taken on future work programmes. The results of the interim evaluation shall be made public.
Amendment 659 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point a – point ii
Annex I – point a – point ii
(ii) Critical health infrastructure relevant in the context of health crises, tools, structures, processes, production and laboratory capacity, including tools for surveillance, modelling, forecast, prevention and management of outbreaks and relevant medical products.
Amendment 680 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point c – point iii
Annex I – point c – point iii
(iii) Expert groups and panels providing advice, data and information to support health policy development and implementation, including the follow-up evaluation of the implementation of health policies;
Amendment 699 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point c – point iv a (new)
Annex I – point c – point iv a (new)
(iva) Development and operation of databases and digital tools and their interoperability of health data, including where appropriate with other sensing technologies, such as space-based technology and to support access to and analysis of data from real world healthcare settings; support the implementation of artificial intelligence and other tools in order to improve the quality of health data;
Amendment 711 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point i
Annex I – point d – point i
(i) Implementation, enforcement, monitoring of Union health legislation and action for the protection and promotion of health; and technical support to the implementation of legal requirements;
Amendment 736 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point d – point xi a (new)
Annex I – point d – point xi a (new)
(xia) Systematic health impact assessment of other Union policy actions;
Amendment 745 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point ii
Annex I – point e – point ii
(ii) Establishment and management of EU reserves and stockpiles of crisisof medically relevant products in complementarity with other Union instruments;
Amendment 753 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point v
Annex I – point e – point v
(v) Establishment and operation of a Union health response mechanism coordinated by the ECDC and with the assistance of other health-related agencies (EMA, EFSA, ECHA, EEA) of a Union reserve of medical and healthcare staff and experts and of a mechanism to deploy such staff and experts as necessary to prevent or respond to a health crisis throughout the Union; establishment and operation of a Union Health Emergency team to provide expert advice and technical assistance on request by the Commission in the case of a potential health crisis or health threat;
Amendment 755 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point e – point v a (new)
Annex I – point e – point v a (new)
(va) Strengthening mechanisms that ensure the availability of blood components, organs, tissues and cells at European level;
Amendment 762 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point iv
Annex I – point f – point iv
(iv) Preventive actions to protect all citizens, taking into consideration and paying special attention to vulnerable and risk groups from health threats and actions to adjust the response to and management of crisis to the needs of those vulnerable groups; the health crisis in view of the ensuing needs, and ensure that those vulnerable groups receive uninterrupted basic care and avoid their health status being degraded;
Amendment 767 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point v
Annex I – point f – point v
(v) Actions to address and manage the collateral health consequences of a health crisis, in particular those on mental health, on patients suffering from chronic diseases and other vulnerable groups, such as people living with addiction, with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis or in socially vulnerable situations;
Amendment 771 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point v a (new)
Annex I – point f – point v a (new)
(v a) Actions to support e-health, the transition to telemedicine, the use of digital health tools, enabling patients to use e-health solutions and implement self- care plans, empowering citizens and patients to self-manage as regards their health;
Amendment 776 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vi
Annex I – point f – point vi
(vi) Actions to strengthen surge capacity, research, development, laboratory capacity, production and deployment of crisis-relevant niche products;
Amendment 778 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point vii a (new)
Annex I – point f – point vii a (new)
(viia) Establishment and operation of a mechanism responsible for procurement and development of countermeasures against biological threats, including bioterrorism, and chemical, nuclear and radiological threats;
Amendment 784 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point viii a (new)
Annex I – point f – point viii a (new)
(viii a) Support action regarding epidemiological surveillance, focusing on national health entities, thus contributing to assessment of factors that affect or determine the health of citizens;
Amendment 789 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point f – point viii b (new)
Annex I – point f – point viii b (new)
(viiib) Support actions aimed at preventing the risks for individual and collective health that are associated with human organ trafficking and human trafficking for the purpose of organ procurement;
Amendment 792 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – introductory part
Annex I – point g – introductory part
(g) Strengthen national health systems, promote and protect health and prevent diseases:
Amendment 793 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point i
Annex I – point g – point i
(i) Support knowledge transfer actions and Union level cooperation to assist national reform processes towards improved effectiveness, accessibility, sustainability and resilience, in particular to address the challenges identified by the European Semester and to strengthen primary care, reinforce the integration of care and aim at universal health coverage and equal access to healthcare, regarding citizens' biopsychosocial needs, and harmonise minimum standards for quality healthcare;
Amendment 801 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point iii
Annex I – point g – point iii
(iii) Support toactions to address the decision of qualified health workers to leave their Member State of origin to work elsewhere, improve the geographical distribution of healthcare workforce, and avoidance of ‘medical deserts’void ‘medical deserts’ and the phenomenon of ‘brain drain’, and promote and implement retention policies in the healthcare sector as well in the health investigation and development sector;
Amendment 805 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point iv
Annex I – point g – point iv
(iv) Support the establishment and coordination and deployment of Union Reference Laboratories and Centres, and of Centres of excellence of excellence, improve the access of and the coverage to all citizens that need it , and support the establishment of Union disease-specific platforms for the exchange, comparison and benchmarking of best practices between Member States;
Amendment 806 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point v
Annex I – point g – point v
(v) Audit of Member States preparedness and response arrangements (such as crisis management, antimicrobial resistance, vaccination), and implementation of health programmes that address health promotion and disease prevention and tackle communicable and non-communicable diseases;
Amendment 817 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ix
Annex I – point g – point ix
(ix) Support the establishment and implementation of programmes assisting Member States and their action to improve health promotion and disease prevention (for communicable and non-communicable diseases) and mitigate the main risk factors of chronic diseases;
Amendment 820 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point ix a (new)
Annex I – point g – point ix a (new)
(ixa) Support the development and the implementation of European disease management guidelines in the area of both communicable and non- communicable diseases, such as cancer, paediatric cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory diseases and diabetes, among others;
Amendment 822 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point x
Annex I – point g – point x
(x) Support Member States’ actions to put in place healthy and safe urban, work and school environments, to enable healthy life choices and promote the regular practice of physical activity and healthy diets taking into account the needs of vulnerable groups;
Amendment 825 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xi a (new)
(xia) Advance the integration of ERNs into national health systems, by supporting the organisation of national multi-stakeholder workshops on integration to stimulate local discussions, as well as the development and implementation of the set of policies, rules and procedures required to anchor the ERN system to the national level;
Amendment 833 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii a (new)
(xiiia) Support actions to combat all types of discrimination concerning patients and to ensure that there is equal access for all to health;
Amendment 836 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii b (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii b (new)
(xiiib) Support actions to adopt a common set of health determinants and methodologies, and support Member States to collect, analyse and report these data and improve the knowledge, and support Union actions to mitigate health inequalities and iniquities;
Amendment 838 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii c (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii c (new)
(xiiic) Improve the current monitoring system of the Union to measure the extent of healthcare exclusion, collect data and report publicly on access barriers experienced by patients, and develop more accurate indicators where needed to capture these;
Amendment 839 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii d (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii d (new)
(xiiid) Support Member States’ actions to boost health education and health literacy, creating well-informed societies, enhancing healthier lifestyles;
Amendment 840 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii e (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii e (new)
(xiiie) Support the creation and promotion of a Union platform for reliable and updated health information, available in all official languages of the Union, with food, medicines, health, sports and data on other issues;
Amendment 841 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii f (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii f (new)
(xiiif) Support the development and implementation of guidelines on health promotion and disease prevention in different stages of a person's lifetime and needs; creating quality standards to focus on, inter alia, child health, maternal health, aging health, mental health and reproductive and sexual health;
Amendment 842 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii g (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii g (new)
(xiiig) Support action to reduce health inequalities and inequities and reduce the unmet needs of vulnerable people, people living with chronic diseases, disabilities or incapacities;
Amendment 843 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii h (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii h (new)
(xiiih) Support collaboration between different sectors to improve health determinants and enhance the benefits in health outcomes;
Amendment 844 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii i (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii i (new)
(xiiii) Support the establishment of quality assurance schemes for disease- specific centres;
Amendment 845 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii j (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii j (new)
(xiiij) Actions supporting the quality of life of chronic disease patients, care givers and informal carers;
Amendment 846 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point g – point xiii k (new)
Annex I – point g – point xiii k (new)
(xiiik) Actions supporting continuity of care (integrated care approaches for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care);
Amendment 885 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
Annex I – point h – point v a (new)
(va) Support equal and timely access to truly innovative medicines and therapies;
Amendment 888 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point h – point v b (new)
Annex I – point h – point v b (new)
(vb) Support implementing policies, national programmes and guidelines regarding reducing inequalities in access to essential therapies and medicines, supportive and palliative care of paediatric cancers across Europe, including availability and affordability of such health care and services;
Amendment 929 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
Annex I – point i – point ii a (new)
(iia) Support tools and platforms to collect real-world data to produce real- world evidence, promote research and evidence on the safety, effectiveness and impact of vaccines, while guaranteeing robust evidence generation in the pre- approval phase;
Amendment 933 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point iii
Annex I – point i – point iii
(iii) Support clinical trials, including those involving increased coordination at Union level and with EMA, to speed up the development, authorisation and access to innovative, safe and effective medicines and vaccines; support publication of all clinical reports (including CSRs) on the day marketing authorisation is granted for such medicines and vaccines;
Amendment 941 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point iv
Annex I – point i – point iv
(iv) Support action to ensure greater availability and affordability in the Union of medicines, vaccines, and medical devices and contribute to their affordability for patients and health systems, using the Union mechanism as joint procurement at the same time enhance the transparency of the process;
Amendment 949 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point v
Annex I – point i – point v
(v) Support action to encourage the development of innovative products andion of less commercially interesting products such as antimicrobial; encourage the development of medicines for rare diseases and making access to them affordable, and investment in the research and development of new antimicrobials and other medicines to fight against communicable diseases;
Amendment 951 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point v a (new)
Annex I – point i – point v a (new)
(va) Support actions to implement models of R&D and IP ownership and management which prioritise the public interest and ensure that there are societal benefits, for example by including binding safeguards to ensure availability, accessibility and affordability of medical products developed with public funds;
Amendment 970 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point viii
Annex I – point i – point viii
(viii) Action to strengthen the environmental risk assessment of pharmaceuticals and medical devices;
Amendment 974 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point ix
Annex I – point i – point ix
(ix) Action to promote the prudent use and disposal of antimicrobials, surveillance of antimicrobial use, antimicrobial resistance and support action to fight against AMR;
Amendment 979 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x
Annex I – point i – point x
(x) Support action to foster international regulatory convergence on medicines and, vaccines, medical devices. and products and e-health solutions;
Amendment 982 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x a (new)
Annex I – point i – point x a (new)
(xa) Support the creation of national tools to implement the health technology assessments (HTA);
Amendment 983 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x b (new)
Annex I – point i – point x b (new)
(xb) action to promote data transparency in the entire value chain of medicines;
Amendment 984 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x c (new)
Annex I – point i – point x c (new)
(xc) action to create scientific advisory systems at national and Union level that support SMEs, Start-ups and others in the health sector;
Amendment 985 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x d (new)
Annex I – point i – point x d (new)
(xd) Support actions aimed at strengthening the fight against counterfeiting and piracy of medicines and medical devices;
Amendment 986 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x e (new)
Annex I – point i – point x e (new)
(xe) Support actions to promote the reinforcement of investment in a joint R&D policy;
Amendment 987 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x f (new)
Annex I – point i – point x f (new)
(xf) Support the strengthening of investment in instruments for monitoring the commerce and availability of medicines for human use and medical devices, at national and Union level;
Amendment 988 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point i – point x g (new)
Annex I – point i – point x g (new)
(xg) Support research into possible repurposing of existing drugs, exploring new uses and indications of therapies for existing drugs;
Amendment 989 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point i
Annex I – point j – point i
(i) Support for the deployment, operation and maintenance of mature interoperable digital service infrastructures and data security and quality assurance processes for data exchange, access, use and reuse; support for cross border networking, including through theimprovement and better use of electronic health records, registries and other databases;
Amendment 997 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point ii
Annex I – point j – point ii
(ii) Support toinvestments for the digital transformation of health care and health systems including through benchmarking and capacity building for the uptake of innovative tools and technologies; digital upskilling of health care professsionals and citizens;
Amendment 998 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii
Annex I – point j – point iii
(iii) Support the deployment and interoperability of digital tools and infrastructures within and between Member States and with Union Institutions, Agencies and bodies; including support for the implementation of an Electronic European Health Record; develop appropriate governance structures and sustainable, interoperable Union health information systems, as part of the European Health Data Space and strengthen citizens’ access to and control over theirwith a view to the safe and efficient deployment of AI in healthcare; strengthen and facilitate citizens’ access to and control over their health data; support uptake and broader implementation of current successful initiatives and projects on person-centred digital health and health data;
Amendment 1002 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii a (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Support actions to promote a European cohesion and coherence policy for digital health in order to harmonize the legal, organizational, semantic and technical components necessary for a functional and efficient cross-border ecosystem;
Amendment 1003 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii b (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii b (new)
(iiib) Support the development of digital tools and digital solutions to increase the use of e-health and improve the sustainability and resilience of healthcare systems;
Amendment 1004 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iii c (new)
Annex I – point j – point iii c (new)
(iiic) Support action to scale up cross- border information exchange services and commence the implementation of projects such as Patient Summary and ePrescription;
Amendment 1005 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv
Annex I – point j – point iv
(iv) Support access to and optimal use of telemedicine/telehealth, including through and other e- health tools, including through boosting the coverage of internet and satellite communications for remote areas, foster digitally-driven organisational innovation in healthcare facilities and promote digital tools supporting citizen empowerment, and person-centred care. and self-management of health; promote the involvement of patients in the co-design and co- development of user-friendly tele- medicine and tele-health solutions;
Amendment 1009 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point j – point iv a (new)
Annex I – point j – point iv a (new)
(iva) Actions to support the involvement of patients and healthcare professionals in the development, design and deployment of user-centred accessible, secure and efficient digital health innovation;
Amendment 1012 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii
Annex I – point k – point iii
(iii) Communication to promote disease prevention andand protect health, prevent disease and promote healthy lifestyles, in cooperation with all concerned actors at international, Union and nat, national and regional level.;
Amendment 1013 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii a (new)
(iiia) Communication, information and awareness campaigns on blood, organs, tissues and cells donation, that alert the public to the importance of such donation, in terms of solidarity, health policy and therapeutical benefits;
Amendment 1014 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii b (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii b (new)
(iiib) Communication activities aimed at fighting against misinformation and disinformation, such as fake news, regarding medicines, vaccines, health products, causes and treatments of diseases;
Amendment 1015 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point k – point iii c (new)
Annex I – point k – point iii c (new)
(iiic) Communication addressed to citizens on health risks from environmental and food issues;
Amendment 1018 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point II a (new)
Annex II – part A – point II a (new)
IIa. Review existing fast-track flexibilities in the Union approval framework and support pragmatic clinical trials
Amendment 1019 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point III
Annex II – part A – point III
III. Number of actions and best practices directly contributing to the SDG 3.4/Member StateUniversal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1021 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV
Annex II – part A – point IV
IV. Implementation of best practichealth programmes by EU Member States that promote health and prevent diseases
Amendment 1023 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV a (new)
Annex II – part A – point IV a (new)
IVa. Unmet needs in terms of the access to centrally authorised medicines, vaccines or medical devices, due to the lack of affordability, availability and time
Amendment 1024 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part A – point IV b (new)
Annex II – part A – point IV b (new)
IVb. Universal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1026 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 a (new)
1a. Number of strategic reserves of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and other medical products
Amendment 1027 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 b (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 b (new)
1b. Number of strategic reserves of health professionals with training and preparedness to respond to health threats and health crises
Amendment 1028 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 c (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 c (new)
1c. Unmet needs in terms of medicines, vaccines, medical devices, due to the lack of availability, affordability or time
Amendment 1029 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 d (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 d (new)
1d. The ratio of new medicines or vaccines in the market compared to the number of clinical trials in the Union and per Member State
Amendment 1030 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 e (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 e (new)
1e. Universal Health Care (UHC) service coverage index
Amendment 1031 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 f (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 f (new)
1f. Creation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS)
Amendment 1032 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 g (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 g (new)
1g. Coverage of citizens with access to their data on the EHDS, per Member State
Amendment 1033 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 h (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 h (new)
1h. Number of breaches of security of the EHDS
Amendment 1034 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 i (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 i (new)
1i. Coverage of health professionals with digital skills, per Member State
Amendment 1035 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 j (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 j (new)
1j. Coverage of citizens having the digital skills necessary to use e-health technology, per Member State
Amendment 1036 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 k (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 k (new)
1k. Number of health promotion programmes implemented per Member State, based on health issues covered, using the WHO International Classification of diseases (ICD10)
Amendment 1037 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 l (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 l (new)
1l. Coverage of workers with access to occupational healthcare services, per Member State
Amendment 1038 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 m (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 m (new)
1m. Ratio of environmental health assessments compared to the number of medicines, vaccines and medical devices that entered into the market
Amendment 1039 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 n (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 n (new)
1n. Vaccination coverage, by vaccine- preventable-disease, age and sex
Amendment 1040 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 o (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 o (new)
1o. Number of Member States that implemented the European Electronic Health Record while providing stronger guarantees for personal data protection
Amendment 1041 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 p (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 p (new)
1 p. Age-standardised five-year net survival of cancer, in total, by type of cancer, gender and age
Amendment 1043 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 r (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 r (new)
1r. Age-standardized DALYs attributable to the NCDs (per 100 000 people), by disease, gender and age
Amendment 1044 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 s (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 s (new)
1s. Age-standardized NCD mortality rate (per 100 000 people), by disease, by gender and age
Amendment 1045 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 t (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 t (new)
1t. Age-standardized deaths attributable to the environment (per 100 000 people) by gender and age
Amendment 1046 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 u (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 u (new)
1u. Number of medical doctors (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1047 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 v (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 v (new)
1v. Number of nurses (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1048 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 w (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 w (new)
1w. Number of healthcare professionals (per 10 000 people), by Member State and region
Amendment 1049 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 x (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 x (new)
1x. Age-standardised obesity prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1050 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 y (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 y (new)
1 y. Age-standardised prevalence of people who are overweight, by gender and age
Amendment 1051 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 z (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 z (new)
1z. Age-standardised harmful use of alcohol prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1052 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 aa (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 aa (new)
1aa. Age-standardised gambling prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1053 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ab (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ab (new)
1ab. Age-standardised proportion of citizens who do not exercise, by gender and age
Amendment 1054 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ac (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ac (new)
1ac. Proportion of HIV/AIDS patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1055 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ad (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ad (new)
1ad. Proportion of Tuberculosis patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1056 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ae (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ae (new)
1ae. Proportion of viral hepatitis patients with access to adequate treatment, by gender and age
Amendment 1057 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 af (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 af (new)
1af. Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births)
Amendment 1058 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 1 ag (new)
Annex II – part B – point 1 ag (new)
1ag. Infant mortality rate (per 100 000 live births);
Amendment 1071 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 8
Annex II – part B – point 8
8. Smoking prevalencAge-standardised smoking prevalence, by gender and age
Amendment 1091 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B – point 14 a (new)
Annex II – part B – point 14 a (new)
14a. Number of health impact assessments of Union policies
Amendment 1095 #
2020/0102(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part B a (new)
Annex II – part B a (new)
Ba. Age-standardized QALYs attributable to the NCDs (per 100 000 people), by disease, gender and age
Amendment 33 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The recent experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of rail as being a stable, safe and a more resilient transport mode for freight and passenger transport. This is largely based on the employees who continued working under difficult, dangerous and uncertain conditions to ensure that medical supplies and essential goods are transported across Europe.
Amendment 36 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) In line with the objectives set out in the Commission Communication on the European Green Deal, there is a need to transform the Union economy and to rethink policies, in particular in the field of transport and mobility, which implies accelerating the shift to sustainable and smart mobility. Transport accounts for a quarter of the Union’s greenhouse gas emissions, and still growing. To achieve climate neutrality, a 90% reduction in transport emissions is needed by 2050. Achieving sustainable, intermodal transport means putting users first and providing them with more affordable, accessible, healthier and cleaner alternatives to their current mobility habits encouraging those already using sustainable transport modes such as walking, cycling and public transport. Achieving sustainable transport means as well putting transport workers first who are essential workers and deliver quality transport services to the benefit of users only when quality working conditions are realized. The European Green Deal implies to accelerate the shift to sustainable and smart mobility to address these challenges. In particular, a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The COVID-19 pandemic has hit rail and the public transport sector exceptionally hard. The sector experienced an unprecedented decline in passenger numbers in international and long distant services as well as in regional, suburban and urban services. Despite the operational and financial constraints the sector maintained crucial connections for both people and the transport of essential goods. Rail and public transport play a key role in the economic recovery and are amongst the most sustainable transport means. Therefore the European Year of Rail should encourage citizens to use rail and public transport again.
Amendment 61 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) By connecting the Union’s main transport routes with its rural areas, regions, peripheral regions and territories, the rail sector contributes to social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 79 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) While the share of passenger rail in the Union land transport has only slightly increased since 2007, the share of freight has decreased. Many obstacles remain to achieve a true Single European Rail Area, including in respect of the need to minimise noise. Overcoming these obstacles together with cost reduction and accelerated innovation will allow rail to realise its full potential. Rail therefore needs a further boost to become more attractive to travellers, employees and businesses alike.
Amendment 82 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) To increase the usage of rail services a comprehensive strategy needs to include a door-to-door approach and thus the use of public transport.
Amendment 86 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) There were 979 railway companies employing over 660,000 people in the European Union in 20161a. Making the rail sector the third biggest employer of all modes of transport; in order to reach its full potential, it needs to diversify its workforce and attract women and young workers in particular. It is essential to deliver optimal transport services to the benefit of users, with rail employees enjoying quality working conditions; _________________ 1a European Commission (2019), Statistical Pocketbook: EU Transport in figures, p. 26-27.
Amendment 104 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promote rail, including urban and suburban rail, as a sustainable, innovative and safe mode of transport, in particular by highlighting the role of rail and public transport as a game changer to help reaching the Union’s climate neutrality objective by 2050 and by reaching out to the wider public, especially youth;
Amendment 113 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) highlight the European, cross- border dimension of rail and its crucial role for sustainable tourism, that brings citizens closer together, allows them to explore the Union in all its diversity, fosters cohesion and contributes to integrate the Union internal market;
Amendment 122 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) enhance the contribution of rail to Union economy, industry and society, covering in particular aspects related to regional development, industrial competitiveness, sustainable tourism, innovation, social sustainable employment, education, youth and culture, and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities;
Amendment 143 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a Emphasise the importance of urban rail and public transport in urban areas that guarantee a sustainable first and last mile option for travellers and daily sustainable transport solutions for commuters.
Amendment 154 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) sharing experience and good practices of national, regional and local authorities, civil society, business, trade unions and schools on promoting the use of rail and public transport and on how to implement behavioural change at all levels;
Amendment 166 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Encourage and promote initiatives in the public and private sector to promote and facilitate better business-travel patterns and commuting by rail.;
Amendment 167 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Initiatives to simplify ticketing systems and carriage regulations;
Amendment 169 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Promote the attractiveness of the railway profession , promote equal pay at the same place, reconciliation of work and private life, career development, protection against abuse and fair conditions of service;
Amendment 171 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 d (new)
1d. Cooperation with European rail museums and existing cultural events such as film festivals and art exhibitions;
Amendment 172 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 e (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 e (new)
1e. Campaigns to re-establish trust of citizens and passengers to use rail public passenger transport again.
Amendment 184 #
2020/0035(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall convene regular meetings of stakeholders, social partners and representatives of organisations or bodies active in the field of rail transport, including existing transnational networks and relevant NGOs, as well as of youth organisations and communities, to assist it in implementing the European Year at Union level.
Amendment 33 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair and socially acceptable for all. A just climate and energy transition must not leave anyone behind and should create conditions to eradicate energy poverty. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 48 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The regulatory framework governing the Union’s cohesion policy for the period from 2021 to 2027, in the context of the next multi-annual financial framework, contributes to the fulfilment of the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by concentrating Union funding on green objectives. This Regulation implements one of the priorities set out in the Communication on the European Green Deal (‘the European Green Deal’)11 and is part of the Sustainable Europe Investment Plan12 providing dedicated financing under the Just Transition Mechanism in the context of cohesion policy to address the economic and social costhallenges of the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy by 2050 at the latest, where any remaining greenhouse gas emissions are compensated by equivalent absorptions. _________________ 11 COM(2019) 640 final, 11.12.2019. 12 COM(2020) 21, 14.1.2020.
Amendment 64 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers and self- employed persons whose activity has affected as a result of significant structural changes, with the aim of helping them to adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providing job- search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour market.
Amendment 72 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In order to be successful, the transition has to be fair, inclusive and socially acceptable for all, reduce inequalities and leave no one behind. Therefore, both the Union and the Member States must take into account its economic and social implications from the outset, and deploy all possible instruments to mitigate adverse consequences. The Union budget has an important role in that regard.
Amendment 92 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) which is one of the pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism implemented under cohesion policy. The aim of the JTF is to mitigate the adverse effects of the climate transition by supporting the most affected territories and workers concerned. In line with the JTF specific objective, actions supported by the JTF should directly contribute to facilitate and alleviate the impact of the transition by creating new sustainable employment opportunities, by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment and adverse social consequences and by financing the diversification and modernisation of the local economy and by mitigating the negative repercussions on employment. This is reflected in the JTF specific objective, which is established at the same level and listed together with the policy objectives set out in Article [4] of Regulation EU [new CPR].
Amendment 99 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) The application of Union support and funding through the JTF shall ensure that all eligible projects in every Member State are consistent with all Member States’ obligation, set out in Regulation (EU)XX/XXX establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 [new European Climate Law], to achieve national climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest;
Amendment 106 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ will contribute fully to the achievement of this target.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The resources from the Just Transition Fund cannot deliver the transition to climate neutrality on its own. The other two pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism will offer an additional set of measures and financing opportunities, next to the JTF, with the objective of facilitating and accelerating the transition of the most affected regions. A dedicated just transition scheme under InvestEU will attract private investments that benefit the regions in transition and help their economies find new sources of growth such as projects for decarbonisation, economic diversification of the regions, energy, transport and social infrastructure. Public sector loan facility with the European Investment Bank backed by the EU budget will be used for concessional loans to the public sector, for example for investments in energy and transport infrastructure, district heating networks, and renovation or insulation of buildings.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy as well as national and regional investments, private capital and should by no means replace such investments.
Amendment 140 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Transitioning to a climate-neutral economy is a challenge for all Member States. It will be particularly demanding for those Member States that but also an enormous opportunity. Additional support will be needed for the regions that still rely heavily on fossil fuels or greenhouse gas intensive industrial activities which need to be phased out or which need to adapt due to the transition towards climate neutrality and that lack the financial means to do so. The JTF should therefore cover all Member States, but the distribution of its financial means should reflect the capacity of Member States to finance the necessary investments to cope with the transition towards climate neutrality.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers and self-employed persons;
Amendment 146 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers;, including income support for transitioning workers and mobility grants for workers who need to move for a new job
Amendment 154 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Supported activities must meet the following criteria: - Contribution of job creation activities; - Contribution to reducing CO2 emissions; - Contributing to security of supply (eg if it is necessary to replace the phased interrupted power for electricity); -Contribution to the circular economy, air quality, rehabilitation of sites, upgrading and retraining of workers and/or self- employed persons.
Amendment 163 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate, social and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the medium and long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the European Green Deal and the European Pillar of Social Rights. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. _________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment inwith job creation potential in green and sustainable SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross- capital formation and employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. _________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 206 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective and measurable implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest. In that regard, Member States should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commission, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with and possibly going beyond their National Energy and Climate Plans. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to supplement and amend certain non-essential elements of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to set out the annual breakdown of available allocations per Member State in accordance with Annex I, as well as in respect of the amendment of the elements contained in Annex III of this Regulation regarding the common output and result indicators. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making15 . In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts; these experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 15 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p.13.
Amendment 234 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 247 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the Just Transition Fund (‘JTF’) to provide support to territories facing serious socio-economic challenges deriving from the transition process towards a climate-neutral economy of the Union by 2050, ensuring that all Member States achieve climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 267 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article [4(1)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], the JTF shall contribute to the single specific objective ‘enabling regions and people to address the social, economic and environmental impacts of the transition towards a climate- neutral economy’ by 2050 at the latest.
Amendment 279 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goalsocial, socio-economic and environmental impact of the transition in affected regions in all Member States.
Amendment 283 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.5 billion in 2018 prices, which may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act. The funding of the JTF shall not be to the detriment of resources allocated to the other MFF funds.
Amendment 294 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall adopt a decision by means of an implementing act settingis empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10 to set out the annual breakdown of resources, including any additional resources referred to in paragraph 2, by Member State in accordance with the methodology set out in Annex I.
Amendment 295 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Access to the funds made available under the JTF shall be conditional on national commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 at the latest, as well as commitment to the accomplishment of the intermediate GHG emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2040. If a Member State fails to produce an appropriate schedule for a phase-out of high GHG emission technologies in accordance with Article 7, yearly allocations for that Member State will be redistributed by the Commission to those Member States that have put in place such plans. The mid-term assessment of the JTF must evaluate each Member State’s progress towards the net zero emission target by 2050 at the latest and intermediate targets for 2030 and 2040. Insufficient progress in the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions, according to the mid-term assessment, shall entail reduction in yearly allocations for that Member State.
Amendment 305 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities provided that they are eligible under Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (EU) [new EU Taxonomy Regulation]:
Amendment 313 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive and sustainable investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to sustainable job creation, economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 339 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) investments in sustainable research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced sustainable zero- emission technologies;
Amendment 351 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, safe and sustainable energy in order to phase out fossil fuel based one, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 369 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) targeted energy efficiency measures to address energy poverty;
Amendment 393 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects, while ensuring appropriate application of the polluter pays principle;
Amendment 406 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in enhancing the non- toxic circular economy, including through waste prevention, reduction, resource efficiency, reuse, repair and recycling;
Amendment 423 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers, including self-employed, regardless of the sector;
Amendment 444 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Additionally, the JTF may support, in areas designated as assisted areas in accordance with points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) of the TFEU and in compliance with Union State aid rules as set out in Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, productive investments in enterprises other than SMEs, provided that such investments have been approved as part of the territorial just transition plan based on the information required under point (h) of Article 7(2). Such investments shall only be eligible where they are necessary for the implementation of the territorial just transition plan, are sustainable and do not increase or maintain dependency on fossil fuels, nor lead to unsustainable use of biomass or any use of food crops for energy generation purposes which would risk increasing food crop prices.
Amendment 452 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 463 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the decommissioning or, the construction or any other form of investment in of nuclear power stations;
Amendment 486 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage, transport or combustion of fossil fuels;
Amendment 516 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall only approve a programme where the identification of the territories most negatively affected by the transition process, contained within the relevant territorial just transition plan, is duly justified and the relevant territorial just transition plan is consistent with the National Energy and Climate Plan of the Member State concerned, as well as with the commitment to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 at the latest, including the intermediate targets for 2030 and 2040.
Amendment 551 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) a description of the transition process at national level towards a climate- neutral economy by 2050 at the latest, including a timeline for key transition steps such as decomissioning of fossil fuel installations and overall phase-out dates for high GHG emission technologies, which are consistent with the latest version of the National Energy and Climate Plan (‘NECP’);
Amendment 571 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of the transition challenges faced by the most negatively affected territories, including the social, economic, and environmental impact of the transition to a climate-neutral economy, identifying the potential number of affected jobs and job losses, the development needs and objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the transformation or closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities in those territories consistent with the transition away from fossil fuel use;
Amendment 592 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point i
Amendment 620 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to Article 3(3) and in Article 8(4) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 622 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 3(3) and Article 8(4) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 624 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State and conduct stakeholder consultation in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.
Amendment 627 #
2020/0006(COD)
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 3(3) and Article 8(4) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 3 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 16 January 2019 on the Union´s authorisation procedure for pesticides1a _________________ 1a P8_TA(2019)0023
Amendment 5 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas on 11 October 2019 the IUCN issued an urgent call to massively scale up species conservation action in response to the escalating biodiversity crisis, appealing to the world's governments to halt species decline and prevent human-driven extinctions by 2030, and to improve the conservation status of threatened species with a view to bringing about widespread recovery by 2050;
Amendment 11 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital A b (new)
A b. whereas the Commission launched the EU Pollinators Initiative in response to the calls of the European Parliament and the Council to address the decline of pollinators on 1 June 2018;
Amendment 14 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas the poor conservation status of butterflies and their semi natural grassland habitats is clear and a good proxy for the situation of wild bees, hoverflies, moths and other pollinators;
Amendment 20 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital B
B. whereas, in order to adequately protect pollinators, the presencuse of pesticide residues in the habitat of pollinatorss that harm pollinators and their food will need to be strongly reduced;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital C
C. whereas neonicotinoid usethe use of some pesticides has been linked to adverse ecological effects, including high risks to both domestic and wild bees, responsible for pollinating most crops worldwide;
Amendment 26 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas according to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 professional users of pesticides must keep records of pesticide use for at least 3 years, containing the name of the plant protection product, the time and the dose of application, the area and the crop where the product was used;
Amendment 29 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital E
E. whereas however, several Member States notified emergency derogations regarding the use of these neonicotinoids on their territory; whereas these notifications of Member States regarding those emergency authorisations are often of very poor quality and are not made publicare often of very poor quality and are not made public, while EFSA concluded that for about one third of the products for which emergency authorisations were granted, alternatives would have been available;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital F
F. whereas, in 2013, EFSA updated the methodology for the assessment of risks posed by EFSA's Guidance Document on the risk assessment of plant protection products ton bees, taking into account not only chronical risks to honeybees but also adding risk assessment schemes for bumble bees and solitary bees; whereas this method was fully applied in the EFSA assessments with regard to three neonicotinoid approved in 2013 representing the most updated scientific methodology of the risks of pesticides to Apis mellifera, Bombus spp. and solitary bees has not been endorsed by the Member States fully; whereas this situation undermines the proper application of the approval criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and thus better protection of these species;
Amendment 37 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital G
Amendment 39 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital G a (new)
G a. whereas even the full application of the 2013 EFSA Bee Guidance would still leave butterflies, moths and hoverflies unprotected by the pesticide approval regime;
Amendment 40 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital G b (new)
G b. whereas many pollinator habitats have become highly fragmented and specialist species are under increasing threat from habitat mismanagement and climate change;
Amendment 43 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital H
H. whereas connected pollinator habitats, such as buffer strips and grassy waterways, can contribute to soil erosion control;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital I
I. whereas using indigenous flowers is of particular importance foroccurrence, conservation and restoration of areas of indigenous flowers, also in urban areas, is essential for healthy populations of wild pollinators;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital J
J. whereas wild pollinators and beekeepers in Europe provide pollination services almost entirely for free; whereas this is in stark contrast to other parts of the world, where the cost of pollination is consistent with other farm inputs such as seeds, fertilisers, and pesticides;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas agri-environmental measures have not been implemented at a sufficient scale across the EU to compensate for the losses of pollinator habitats and declines in habitat quality; and greening has failed to provide significant improvement;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital K b (new)
K b. whereas the introduction of a pollinator indicator can contribute to optimal decision-making processes, more effective public spending, increased accountability and understanding of the impact of policies and legislation;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital K c (new)
K c. whereas the introduction of a pollinator impact indicator was requested in the positions of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development in the context of the CAP Strategic Plans regulation proposal (COM(2018)-392);
Amendment 57 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Recital K d (new)
K d. whereas nitrate emissions cause eutrophication and the growth of rank grasses, which crowd out the herbs and flowers in the sward, cover bare ground used as a nesting habitat by many pollinators, and cause low level shading that creates a cool microclimate unsuitable for many indigenous species;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 1
Amendment 61 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that there are various positive elements in thee added value of the EU Pollinators Initiative in terms of setting strategic objectives and a set of actions to be taken by the EU and its Member States;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 3
3. However, considerRecalls that the Initiative fails to sufficiently address the mainhighlights the importance of targeting the root causes of wild pollinators’ decline, which include land-use changes and loss of habitats, intensive agricultural management practices, plant protection products, diseases, climate change and invasive alien species; considers that the implementation of "Priority II: Tackling the causes of pollinator decline" is of the utmost urgency;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to protect the diversity of pollinator species in Europe and worldwide;
Amendment 82 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of promoting measures to encourage biodiversity, given that pollinator health is fostered by access to a mixture of different pollen and plantdepends on species-rich habitats providing diverse and continuous food and nesting resources;
Amendment 84 #
Amendment 87 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Subheading 2 a (new)
Urges the Commission to embed the EU Pollinators Initiative and its results in the development of the post-2020 EU Biodiversity Strategy, and to transform the intentions of the Initiative into a full- scale action programme for pollinators with sufficient resources;
Amendment 88 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Subheading 2 b (new)
Highlights the importance of pollinators to agriculture, the threat to food productions posed by current declines and the need to take urgent and transformative action to protect and restore pollinators and their services;
Amendment 89 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that boosting biodiversity and thus fostering the occurrence of pollinators' habitats on the agricultural land must become a key aim in the development of the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which must seek to reduce pesticide usein particular support preservation of High Nature Value Farming areas and creation of set-asides for nature, reduction of pesticide and mineral fertiliser use, and encourage polycultures and crop rotation;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure provision of high-quality advice to farmers on biodiversity and pollinators through farm advisory systems;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that thpesticide reduction of pesticide use should therefore be set as a target in Member States’ strategic pplan, with clear targets, milestones and timeline, should be set in each Member States’ National Action Plans, and pesticide reduction should be set as a ‘common indicator’ with which to monitor success; believes that EU-wide mandatory reduction targets should be included in the upcoming revision of EU Directive on Sustainable Use of Pesticides (2009/128/EC).
Amendment 110 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that according to the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (128/2009/EC), non-chemical methods of pest control shouldmust be used as a priorityfirst, to replace pesticides, with a view to protecting pollinators;
Amendment 126 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Commission to request from EFSA a pesticide guidance document setting out pre-approval tests to provide protection for butterflies, moths and hoverflies;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 14
Amendment 138 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to include in the objectives of the CAP limits to the objective of increasing productivity and to regulate intensive farming practices, in order to improve the habitat and forage space for beethrough intensification of the use of external inputs, such as pesticides and fertilisers, and set an objective on the transition towards agroecology to ensure long-term productivity and a sustainable income for farmers;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to support green infrastructure that recreates and restores mosaics of habitats and functional connectivity for pollinators in rural and urban landscapes;
Amendment 147 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Member States to support early listing on the Union List of species that present a risk to pollinators, to respond quickly to control and eliminate such species, to increase vigilance, and to take of restrictive actions when pathways are identified;
Amendment 149 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Stresses that effective biosecurity measures need to be introduced for potted plants and soil before moving significant distances and encourages public bodies responsible for the management of green areas to use local plants, maximising benefits for local pollinators and minimising spread of invasive alien species;
Amendment 150 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16 c. Calls on the Commision to apply the EU ecolabel to pollinator friendly potted plants which display their place of origin, are placed in a sustainable container, do not use peat, and do not contain insecticides;
Amendment 160 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for more funds for research and for the monitoring of wild pollinatoron the Commission and Member States to establish a systematic and standardised monitoring of wild pollinators and the main pressures they face, in order to build a good understanding of the magnitude of their decline and its causes and to enable full evaluation of the effectiveness of relevant EU and national policies;
Amendment 164 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure integration of funding needs for the monitoring of wild pollinators into the CAP Strategic Plans, in order to secure robust data for building a CAP indicator on pollinators as per the commitment made in the EU Pollinators Initiative;
Amendment 165 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to increase funding for basic and applied research on pollinators, and invest in strengthening and expanding the poll of taxonomic expertise, including through EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2803(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for support foron the Commission and Member States to support citizens science focusing on recording and monitoring of pollinators and the training of beekeepers to promote a non-intrusive Union surveillance of bees through the development of indicators of colony vitality;
Amendment 89 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas universal health coverage is fundamental for achieving the sustainable development goals related not only to health and well-being, but to health and safety at work, ensuring quality education for children, achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment, providing decent work and economic growth and reducing inequalities.
Amendment 97 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
I b. whereas health is an investment in human capital, social and economic development which contributes significantly to the protection of workers' rights to health and safety at work.
Amendment 306 #
2019/2212(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the Commission to examine the possible revision of 89/391 EEC directive for a system of minimum healthcare requirements in the EU health and safety at work;
Amendment 4 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
— having regard to the draft feasibility study on options to step up EU action against deforestation, commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate General for Environment (20178),
Amendment 28 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14 a (new)
Citation 14 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2020 on the European Green Deal
Amendment 31 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital -A (new)
Recital -A (new)
-A. whereas the year 2020 is the deadline for a number of forest-related international commitments, such as target 15.2 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aims to halt deforestation by 2020, and the Aichi biodiversity target 5, adopted in 2010under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which states that “by 2020 the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, is at least halved and where feasible brought close to zero, and degradation and fragmentation is significantly reduced”; whereas these commitments are still far from being met;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas forests are essential to preserve the world’s biodiversity and climate, and to directly sustain millions of people’s livelihoods; however whereas, despite all efforts so far, conservation, preservation and sustainable use of the world’s forests as well as the protection of indigenous peoples and local communities cannot be adequately ensured by current policies;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas newly planted forests cannot replace primary forests; whereas stepping up action to protect existing forests and actively and sustainably restore the integrity of forest ecosystems before createing new forest coverage has to play a crucial role in the EU’s sustainability policies;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU is also indirectly involved in the deforestation and degradation of world forests, including through the consumption of products related to deforestation; whereas EU consumption represents around 10% of the global share of deforestation embodied in total final consumption of commodities such as palm oil, beef, soy, cocoa, maize, timber, including fuelwood for energy, and rubber;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas a recent Global Witness investigation revealed that, between 2013 and 2019, EU-based financial institutions were the main international source of funds and backed six agribusiness companies linked to forest destruction in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Papua New Guinea to the tune of €7 billion1a; _________________ 1a https://www.globalwitness.org/en/campaig ns/forests/why-eu-action-tackle- deforestation-should-not-let-finance- hook/
Amendment 93 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas action at all levels, including regulatory measures, as well as substantial investment, will be needed to protect the world's forests more effectively;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas indigenous peoples and local communities are increasingly under threat and facing human rights violations for their efforts to protect their forests, land, and environment;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas increased protection of forests and other natural ecosystems, protects the cultures and livelihoods of indigenous peoples and local communities and provides opportunities for economic development, particularly at the level of local communities;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Amendment 118 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the amount of EU funding provided to support the protection and restoration of forests and sustainable forest management in partner countries is insufficient given the scale of the problem; whereas the protection, restoration and sustainable management of natural ecosystems, as well as their related co- benefits and human rights aspects, need to be better integrated into EU funding mechanisms;
Amendment 143 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees with the priorities for stepping up EU action presented in COM(2019)352; notes, however, that the EU should be more ambitious; the communication; underlines that the five priorities laid out in the communication are equally important and should be implemented simultaneously; notes, however, that the EU should be more ambitious in its actions and policy measures in order to adequately address the urgency of deforestation and forest degradation worldwide; is of the opinion that EU action against deforestation should tackle its main drivers, including palm oil, soy, beef, maize, rubber, cocoa, and fuelwood for energy;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 166 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EU has the powers, responsibility and funds available to also protect European forests as part of the world’s forests; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that measures aimed at protecting and restoring the world’s foreststhe highest standards of environmental protection are consistently applied to European forests;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise that the protection of native forests provides an outstanding climate mitigation benefit, deriving from the size and longevity of their ecosystem carbon stocks, which are greater in primary forests than in production forests even at harvest maturity;
Amendment 184 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the crucial role and rights of iIndigenous pPeoples and local communities in the protection of the world’s forests and calls on the Commission to take this role into account in the design, adoption, implementation and enforcement of forest protection measures, both at EU level, in partner countries, in dialogue with other consumer countries and in key international forums;
Amendment 202 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the role of civil society, Indigenous People and Communities in environmental protection and sustainable consumption and calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure transparency and public participation in forest-related measures in order to promote forest protection and human rights;
Amendment 207 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that a single definition of the concept of non- deforestation- free supply chain is central to addressing the problem of commodities contributing to deforestation, and calls on the Commission to propose such a definition; considers that this definition should be as ambitious as possible, and aim at including forest degradation as well as deforestation and degradation and conversion of natural ecosystems that do not qualify as forests, as well as related human rights violations;
Amendment 217 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure that studies on certification schemes for non-deforestation commodities are carried out without delay and to submit these studies, together with a proposal for follow-up actions, to the European Parliament for further consideration with a view to developing a single certification scheme;
Amendment 225 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the Commission pay particular attention to the possibilities of regulating access to the Union market iEmphasises that robust regulatory measures on the basis of due diligence are needed to ensure that there are no products entering the EU market that contribute to deforestation, forest degradation and conversion or der to promote non-deforestation products, including the possibility of introducing due diligence regulation for forest-risk commoditiesgradation of natural ecosystems, biodiversity loss or violations of human rights, including the rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, in any phase of the supply chain; calls therefore on the Commission to present without delay a proposal for an effective European legal framework based on due diligence to guarantee deforestation-free supply chains for all products placed on the EU market;
Amendment 235 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Amendment 248 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the private sector to be more involved in the fight against deforestation and human rights violations embodied in their supply chains and investments, fulfilling without further delay their zero deforestation commitments; calls, at the same time, on the Commission to step up cooperation with the private sector and to develop appropriate instruments to incentivise volunteers based on the principle of shared responsibilityfrontrunners, as well as encourage companies to transition to global sustainable supply chains;
Amendment 272 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that the methods used to achieve the objectives set out in the Clean Energy for all Europeans package must not lead to deforestation and forest degradation in other parts of the world; calls, therefore, on the Commission to review by 2021 the relevant aspects of the report annexed to Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/807 and, if necessary, to revise this Regulation without undue delay, and in any case before 2023, in order to phase out as soon as possible high ILUC-risk biofuels used in Europe; on the basis of scientific knowledge and in accordance with the precautionary principle;
Amendment 274 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the importance of reducing negative impacts of the EU food system on forests and other ecosystems; calls therefore for EU action that creates new incentives to promote sustainable food systems and diets, including reducing waste and pressure on the global food system stemming from EU consumption;
Amendment 284 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission's plan to ensure that the topic of deforestation is part of country-level political dialogues and recommends that the Commission includeformalises partnership agreements, which include the protection of forests and ecosystems, the promotion of human rights, in particular the rights of iIndigenous pPeoples and local communities, as well as support for the effective participation of civil society organisations and environmentalists in these dialogues;
Amendment 289 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission's plan to help partner countries develop and implement national frameworks for forests and their sustainable management, but considers that such assistance should produce measurable results demonstrating its cost-effectiveness and recommends that the Commission include this aspect in its reflections and actionsensuring the recognition of land tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities and incorporating substantial direct support to civil society in partner countries to ensure a balanced and equitable political dialogue; points out that such frameworks should reflect not only domestic needs but also global commitments such as the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 329 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission's plan to strengthen cooperation on policies and measures to protect the world’s forests in key international forums, and calls on the Commission to endeavour to cooperate with these forums with a view, inter alia, to harmonising the terminology and concepts in use (e.g. sustainable forest management or deforestation and human rights violation-free supply chains) and to ensuring the coherence of the policies and measures adopted;
Amendment 332 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the Commission's intention of promoting sustainable supply chains in order to increase the benefits of the circular economy domestically and globally; underlines that this can only be done through mandatory due diligence obligations in line with OECD guidelines which fully respect environmental, social and safety standards as well as fully implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; expects the Commission to present a legislative initiative on due diligence, which includes the introduction of a transparent and functioning mandatory ‘social and environmental traceability’ along the entire supply chain;
Amendment 340 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to ensure that all newly adopted tradeand future trade and investment agreements, both comprehensive and relevant sub- agreements, are fully compatible with the Paris Agreement and the SDGs, that environmental and climate provisions are legally binding and enforceable and that they contain provisions relating to forests andincluding safeguards to prevent them from being implemented in a manner that could lead to deforestation and forest degradation;
Amendment 355 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recommends that the Commission assess the possibility of including forest protection provisionbinding and legally enforceable provisions relating to forests, ecosystems and human rights in existing trade agreements which do not yet contain such provisions or in which such provisions are not binding and legally enforceable in practice;
Amendment 361 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Underlines the need to ensure the consistency of EU trade policy with the objectives of deforestation-free policies by guaranteeing the protection and restoration of forests and other natural ecosystems in trading partner countries whilst defending human rights, ensuring good land governance, supporting local livelihoods and maintaining the cultural integrity of Indigenous Peoples, local communities and smallholders;
Amendment 366 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the impact of trade agreements on the state of forests, natural ecosystems and human rights is systematically evaluated in the framework of sustainability impact assessments and other relevant assessment methods, and that the conclusions of these assessments are subsequently taken into account when deciding whether to conclude such agreements;
Amendment 386 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers it necessary to redirect financial flows, both private and public, in the relevant industrial sectors towards activities that do not cause deforestation; underlines the need to introduce mandatory due diligence on deforestation risk for the finance sector to ensure it is not enabling or contributing to deforestation, forest degradation, ecosystem conversion and degradation, or human rights violations.
Amendment 401 #
2019/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to integrate forest and human rights-related elements systematically into development policies and all investment and support programmes aimed at producer countries, and to consider making investments and support conditional on compliance with these elements;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the overwhelming majority of road accidents are due to human errorhuman error contributes to a majority of collisions and, as such, there is an imperative need to reduce the possibilities for such errors, while maintaining personal mobility;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. acknowledges its potential for all autonomous private and public means of road, rail, waterborne and air transport.
Amendment 39 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the potential ofat automated mobility presents an important potential for many sectors, including and offers new business opportunities for start-ups, SMEs and the industry; as a whole, especially regarding the creation of new mobility services for users.
Amendment 48 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission to present legislative actions, especially regarding data protection, data access and cyber security, as per its resolution of 13 March 2018 on a European Strategy on Cooperative Intelligence Transport Systems; Recognises the opportunity presented by the Commission’s upcoming Recommendations on access to in-vehicle data and resources to set out a roadmap for the presentation of legislative actions,
Amendment 50 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Affirms the need for said legislative actions to ensure fair, real- time, unrestricted and technology-neutral access to in-vehicle data for the entire automotive value chain; Such access should enable end users and third parties to benefit from digitalisation and guarantee a level playing field and maximum security with regard to storage of in-vehicle data.
Amendment 60 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that in-vehicle and route data are fundamental building blocks for the achievement of autonomous driving; urges the Commission, therefore, to ensure that obstacles to the use of such dataand connected driving; and adjacent markets for competitive services and prices for endusers; urges the Commission, therefore, to ensure that obstacles to the direct real-time access to the vehicle and its data and resources for independent service providers are dismantled and a robust regulatory system in this respect is put in place in a timely manner;roposed by the end of 2018.
Amendment 66 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Notes, that providing legal certainty for the industry as regards conformity with existing key legislation with particular reference to ePrivacy and GDPR legislation;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the expected massive increase in data produced by and gathered and transmitted from autonomous vehicles and underlines the need to use non- personal, anonymised data in order to deploy autonomous vehicles;for the whole chain to use these data in order to encourage the deployment of autonomous vehicles and to further develop innovation in the framework of new mobility solutions.
Amendment 75 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that fully autonomous vehicles will be commercially available by 2030 and that appropriate regulatory frameworks ensuring their safe operation need to be in place as soon as possible in order to address the resulting changes;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Underlines the importance of adopting the new General Safety Regulation for motor vehicles, given the short-term life-saving potential of mandatory installation of new vehicle safety technologies, which will furthermore also be used for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles in the future;
Amendment 96 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need for clear legislation, that is regularly reviewed, updated where necessary, and harmonized in terms of data sampling, storage and access, obligating the installation of event data recorders for highly automated vehicles in line with the eCall Regulation5 in order to clarify and enable the tackling, as soon as possible, of issues of liability; _________________ 5OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 77.
Amendment 142 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Improves the framework conditions for autonomous driving on rail and accelerate the transition to a digital rail sector, notes the European Train Control System (ETCS) serves as the basis for automation in the rail sector, which is achieved by linking the ETCS to the Automatic Train Operation (ATO); urges the Commission during the deployment of ETCS to be accelerated and priorized in EU funding schemes.
Amendment 143 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Calls upon the Commission to make the continuation of Shitf2Rail programme for further developments towards a digital rail network and fully automated driving on rail, including the development of a standard of ATO over ETCS as well as cybersecurity.
Amendment 156 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to create comprehensive rules for manufacturer, driver or operator responsibilities at every level of automation across all modes of transport; underlines that those responsibilities need to be clearly communicated through commercial labelling or other forms of communication; reminds that an equal access to in-vehicle data and resources for all parties is an essential condition for ensuring vehicle safety during the whole lifecycle of the vehicle through regular maintenance interventions.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 1
Cultural heritage is the fabric of our lives, meaningful to communities, groups and societies, giving a sense of belonging. It is the bridge between the past and the future of our societies. It is a driving force of local economies and a powerful source of inspiration for creative and cultural industries as well as the tourism sector. Accessing, conserving, safeguarding and restoring, interpreting and harnessing the full potential of our cultural heritage are crucial challenges now and for future generations. Cultural heritage is the major input and inspiration for the arts, traditional craftsmanship, the cultural, entrepreneurial and creative sectors thatsuch as tourism are drivers of sustainable economic growth, new job creation and external trade.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Connect cultural heritage with emerging creative sectors as well as tourism;
Amendment 92 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– The capacities of society and businesses highly sensitive to force majeur events, as is the case of the travel and tourism industry, to better manage and reduce disaster risk, including through nature-based solutions, by enhancing prevention, preparedness and response to existing and new risks;
Amendment 97 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Next Generation Internet applications and services for consumers, industry and society building on trust, interoperability, better user control of data, transparent language access, new multi modal interaction concepts, inclusive and highly personalised access to objects, information and content, including immersive and trustworthy media, social media and social networking, e-commerce;
Amendment 120 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 7
– Energy performance of buildings including the tourism accommodation monitoring and optimisation;
Amendment 123 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 9
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.4 – paragraph 4 – indent 9
– Renovation processes of existing buildings towards 'Nearly Zero Energy Buildings';, including the tourism accommodation.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Quality of life for the citizens, safe mobility, urban social innovation, cities' circular and regenerative capacity, reduced environmental footprint and pollution; smart destinations;
Amendment 132 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 1
For the EU to reach its air quality, climate, and energy goals, including a 60% reduction in green-house gas emissions by 2050 as well as noise reduction, will require rethinking the whole mobility system including users, vehicles, fuels and infrastructures. It will also require the deployment of low-emission alternative energies and market uptake of zero- emission vehicles/vessels/aircrafts. In addition to the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions, transport contributes significantly to poor air quality and noise in Europe with negative consequences for the health of citizens18 . Building on progress with electrification and the use of fuel cells for cars, buses and light duty vehicles it is essential to accelerate research and innovation solutions for other sectors such as aviation, maritime and inland navigation and lorries, and tourism and travel. _________________ 18 Around one-third of EU citizens live in urban areas with concentration levels of pollutants above legal thresholds
Amendment 151 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Adaptable and multi-functional nature-based solutions, addressing challenges in cities, rural and coastal areas related to climate change, natural disasters, biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation, pollution, and citizens’ and visitors' health and well- being;
Amendment 154 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Blue value-chains, including coastal and maritime tourism, the multiple-use of marine space and growth of the renewable energy sector from seas and oceans, including sustainable micro- and macro- algae;
Amendment 161 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Consumers' behaviour, lifestyle and motivations, promoting social innovation and societal engagement for better health and environmental sustainability throughout the entire food value chain; in cooperation with other industries from Travel and Tourism.
Amendment 163 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.5 – paragraph 2 – indent 7
– Innovation and food systems for place-based innovation and empowerment of communities, fostering fair trade and pricing, inclusiveness and sustainability through partnerships between industryies that can strongly contribute to a significant change on the ways of producing and consuming, as is the case of tourism, local authorities, researchers and society.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Since online intermediation services and online search engines typically have a global dimension, this Regulation should apply to providers of those services regardless of whether they are established in a Member State or outside the Union, provided that two cumulative conditions are met. Firstly, the business users or corporate website users should be established in the Union. Secondly, the business users or corporate website users should, through the provision of those services, offer their goods or services to consumers located in the Union at least for part of the transaction. Such consumers should be located in the Union, but do not need to have their place of residence in the Union nor have the nationality of any Member State. Accordingly, this Regulation should not apply where the business users or corporate websites users are not established in the Union or where they are established in the Union but where they use online intermediation services or online search engines to offer goods or services exclusively to consumers located outside the Union or to persons who are exclusively not consumers.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) A provider of online intermediation services can have legitimate reasons to decide to apply restriction or sanctions to business users suspend or terminate the provision of its services, in whole or in part, to a given business user, including by delisting individual goods or services of a given business user or effectively removing search results. However, given that such decisions can significantly affect the interests of the business user concerned, they should be properly informed of the reasons thereof. The statement of reasons should allow business users to ascertain whether there is scope to challenge the decision, thereby improving the possibilities for business users to seek effective redress where necessary. In addition, requiring a statement of reasons should help to prevent or remedy any unintended removal of online content provided by business users which the provider incorrectly considers to be illegal content, in line with Commission Recommendation (EU) No 2018/33422 . The statement of reasons should identify the objective ground or grounds for the decision, based on the grounds that the provider had set out in advance in its terms and conditions, and refer in a proportionate manner to the relevant specific circumstances that led to that decision. _________________ 22 Commission Recommendation (EU) No 2018/334 of 1 March 2018 on measures to effectively tackle illegal content online (OJ L 63, 6.3.2018, p. 50).
Amendment 77 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) In order to be more accountable for the compliance with the provisions related to rankings, providers of online intermediation services and online search engines shall appoint a person responsible for the algorithms and rankings applied by the provider. This shall facilitate the smooth implementation of the provisions of the Regulation, and increasing certainty around rankings.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The ability to access and use data, including personal data, can enable important value creation in the online platform economy. Accordingly, it is important that providers of online intermediation services provide business users with a clear description of the scope, nature and conditions of their access to and use of certain categories of data. The description should be proportionate and might refer to general access conditions, rather than an exhaustive identification of actual data, or categories of data, in order to enable business users to understand whether they can use the data to enhance value creation, including by possibly retaining third-party data services. In any case, it shall be ensured that the data of the consumers is made promptly available to the business users upon the contract through the provider of intermediations services is concluded. Processing of personal data should comply with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council.24 _________________ 24 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (Text with EEA relevant) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 85 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) Business users shall be granted full control over their own intellectual property rights. Providers of online intermediated services shall make use of these rights only upon the explicit consent of the business user. The terms of use of such rights shall be adhered to.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Terms and conditions, or specific provisions thereof, which do not comply with the requirements of paragraph 1 shall be null and void not be binding on the business user concerned where such non- compliance is established by a competent court.
Amendment 162 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Providers of online intermediation services and providers of online search engines shall designate an individual who is responsible for the policy related to rankings within the provider including development, review and oversight. Online intermediation services shall make the contact details of this person available to business users.
Amendment 172 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Providers of online intermediation services shall include in their terms and conditions a description of the technical and contractual access, or absence thereof, of business users to any personal data or other data, or both, which business users or consumers provide for the use of the online intermediation services concerned or which are generated through the provision of those services.
Amendment 206 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall encourage the drawing up of codes of conduct by providers of online intermediation services and by organisations and associations representing them, together with business users and their representative organisations, laying down inter alia further details regarding the proper implementation of this Regulation, and thus contributing intended to contribute to the proper application of this Regulation, taking account of the specific features of the various sectors in which online intermediation services are provided, as well as of the specific characteristics of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0112(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. By [date: threewo years after the date of entry into force], and subsequently every three years, the Commission shall evaluate this Regulation and report to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0061(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the conditions and procedures for issuing visas for intended stays on the territory of the Member States not exceeding 90 days in any 180-days period, and intended stays by Sport and Culture Professionals for up to one year without staying more than 90 days in any 180-day period in any single Member State.;
Amendment 98 #
2018/0061(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 2 – 12 a (new)
Article 2 – 12 a (new)
12a. Sport and Culture Professionals: Third-country nationals who are not citizens of the Union within the meaning of Article 20(1) of the Treaty, and belong to the following categories: performing artists and their support staff, elite sports persons and their support staff and, where applicable, family members of those categories, who have been able to demonstrate clearly the administrative and logistical obstacles to organising a tour or a competition in several Member States in the Schengen area lasting more than three months.
Amendment 192 #
2018/0061(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) for a validity period of one year, provided that the applicant has obtained and lawfully used threewo visas within the previous two years;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. Whereas the White Paper on Transport of 2011 called for a shift of 30% freight along major corridors from road to more sustainable modes such as rail by 2030 and 50% by 2050, while requiring appropriate green infrastructures to be developed.
Amendment 25 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that the EU's mobility sector needs to take advantage of the opportunities created by digital technologies; believes that new business models that give rise to innovative mobility services should be promoted, including new on-line platforms for freight operations, car-pooling, car or bicycle sharing services, or smartphone applications offering real-time analytics and data on traffic conditions;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the changes in the automotive industry linked to digitalisation will require new expertise and modes of working; highlights that the production of clean, connected and automated vehicles will have an impact on manufacturing, development, maintenance, and service and will require new skills, such as for the assembly of electric motors or manufacturing of second-generation batteries, computing or sensing equipment;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Highlights that, already today, the industry faces tremendous challenges to recruit staff with appropriate skills: clean vehicles require existing workers to acquire new skills notably in the assembly of electric powertrains (including batteries and fuel cells) and, while the growth in engineering jobs is expected to continue, software skills are a new requirement that companies have to look for;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that this trend needs to be anticipated and accompanied by a stronger social dialogue as well as support mechanisms to help people make the best of the new opportunities;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the fact that automotive is one of the six pilot "Blueprint" sectors for which funding has been made available through the Sector Skills Alliance action within the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Believes that, based on the outcome of the SKILLFUL project, it will be possible to assess the adequacy of the training and qualification requirements in place for road transport drivers, in particular in the light of new professions/skills;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that innovative transport technologies and mobility solutions will be needed to enhance road safety and limit air pollution and congestion, and that a European regulatory framework which stimulates innovation is needed; calls, in this context, for more interlinked research and development through close cross- sectorial collaboration regarding connected and automated cars, electrification of rail and road infrastructures, alternative fuels, vehicle design and manufacturing, network and traffic management, as well as smart mobility services and infrastructure;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that European funding during the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 will be vital to complete cross-border infrastructures and to remove bottlenecks along the TEN-T core network corridors, and observes that high quality infrastructure funding fosters private and public investments on qualitative and sustainable transport services and technologies;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that research at EU level, notably through Horizon 2020, will be key to delivering results, as demonstrated by projects such as the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, supports the EC work for the creation of European battery alliance and calls for further financial support for the development of batteries and battery cell production and recycling, as the advancement of these technologies will play a key role in the future of mobility;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Reminds the Commission, in order to accomplish adequate connectivity of transport and the proper management of safety, signalling, automation, digital features for consumers and a secure management of data, the full 5G coverage of TEN-T corridors for rail, road and inner-waterways must be ensured as soon as possible;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Travel is one of the sectors most affected by digitalisation. This new and more influential digital environment is empowering consumers to play a more active role when they search, shop, book and pay for their trips. It is necessary to enforce the existing rules that safeguard transparency and neutrality, so that consumers can make informed choices based on reliable information.
Amendment 99 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recalls the need to favour collective and safer means of transport for freight and passengers on major cross- border corridors and metropolitan areas, in order to reduce pollution, traffic jams and casualties and health quality of citizens and road users;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Points out that an ageing and increasingly urbanised population presents Europe with mobility challenges not only in cities, but also for social inclusion and the connectivity of rural areas;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and Member States to promote urban and rural mobility plans that are justified by the public interest and integrate all new modes of transport in order to increase, supporting the deployment of a multimodal transport system for passengers, improving mobility and the quality of the services for citizens and to reduceing the health and environmental costs for cities;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to promote existing national and local regulatory best practices that integrate new and traditional forms of mobility, support consumer choice, making multimodal information and ticketing services available for consumers and facilitate tourism, focusing on areas where there are mobility gaps;
Amendment 131 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to promote green logistics, multi-modal shift and the reduction of freight volumes through better use of capacity in empty or partially loaded trucks;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 concerning type-approval requirements for the deployment of the eCall in-vehicle system based on the 112 service and amending Directive 2007/46/EC,
Amendment 13 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the move towards completely driver-free vehicles is progressing rapidly and that road safety generally is an urgent issue, so that a review of the General Safety Regulation needs tomust be submitted by the Commission no later than January 2018, and that in any event any further delay would be unacceptable;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists need better protection and therefore, the European Commission should present the review of the Pedestrian Protection Regulation within next six months;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that according to the European Commission statistics, around 25 % of the overall annual traffic fatalities in the EU are caused by the alcohol consumption, and therefore welcomes the zero tolerance policy for drink driving in some Member States;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Given that local authorities have a key interest in ensuring the safety of cyclists, calls on the Commission to take further action at EU level over and above the availability of existing funding schemes in order to facilitate widespread improvements to cycling infrastructure, and to provide technical guidance regarding the development of soft traffic infrastructures to help ensure an effective and harmonised approach;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes that nearly half of all pedestrians and cyclists killed on the roads are aged over 65, and in almost all European countries road accidents are the major cause of death among young people, and therefore calls on Member States to make it possible for older people and young drivers to use the roads safely by developing programmes to avert age- specific risks of accidents;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Observes that, in 43% of cases, fatal road accidents in urban areas occur to pedestrians and cyclists, and calls on Member States to take greater account of the more vulnerable road users in building and maintaining roads, for example by building more cyclesafe cycle or pedestrian paths, or expanding them;
Amendment 72 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Observes that many drivers are not aware of the necessity and how to form a corridor for emergency vehicle access on motorways in order to allow rescue teams to reach the scene of accident and therefore calls on the European Commission to launch a European awareness campaign and urge the Member States to agree on uniform rules on the formation of such corridors;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Bearing in mind that the Valletta declaration on improving road safety has been issued by the Maltese presidency on 29 March 2017, urges the European Commission to include new targets of halving the number of serious injuries on roads in the EU in their new road safety strategy for the decade 2020-2030;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that some 952% of all accidents are due to human error or interaction of human error with vehicle and/or infrastructure and that therefore it should be compulsory to incorporate driver assistance systems which promote safety, a requirement that should apply only to those driver assistance systems which improve road safety significantly, as demonstrated by scientific evidence, which have a favourable cost- benefit ratio and which have attained market maturity.;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the compulsory installation of overridable intelligent speed assistants to indicate speed limits, systems for cars and non- overridable systems in urban zones for vans, trucks, buses and coaches and calls on Member States to ensure that road signs are kept in excellent condition, and that road markings are clearly legible;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the compulsory installation of overridable intelligent speed assistants to indicate speed limits, and calls on Member States to ensure that road signs are kept in excellent condition, and that road markings are clearly legible; Emphasises that for proper working of this intelligent assistant, it is necessary to have updated online road maps with current speed limit indications;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that, due to its relevance to road safety, a lane departure warning system that not only warns but also actively intervenes, albeit without preventing drivers from acting directly, should be made compulsory; Notes that for using this warning system it is necessary that road markings are kept in condition which can be clearly recognizable;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that increasing the immediate field ofdirect vision in heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and reducing theor eliminating blind spots can help significantly to improve the road safety of such vehicles, and; calls on the Commission to mandate ambitious and differentiated direct vision standards as from 2022 for all categories; calls on the Commission to make it compulsory to install cameras and turning assistant systems, while observing that such measures should accord with Directive (EU) 2015/719 and should not result in any extension of the time limits for implementation laid down there;
Amendment 178 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Calls for safer front-end design of heavy goods vehicles related to better vision of pedestrians and cyclists as well as for barriers to avoid collisions and mitigate consequences of collisions;
Amendment 185 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Recommends that further action should be taken by the Commission in relation to the in-vehicle Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) that can react to quick deflation in seconds rather than minutes;this is a major safety concern on improving tyre-related safety and along with harmonised European standard for winter tyres, more effort to enforce existing rules on tread depth should be considered;
Amendment 189 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Observes that tyre pressure has significant implications for road safety and fuel consumption, and calls therefore on the Commission to make it compulsory to install tyre pressure monitoring systems, which should come with a safety net that should be able to recognise and aler;calls on the Commission to transpose the TPMS amendments aimed at drelivers at least to a critical air pressure of less than 1.5 bing in real world conditions agreed at UNECE in 2016 into EU law, 2018 for new types and 2019 for all new cars;
Amendment 194 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Observes that tyre pressure has significant implications for road safety and fuel consumption, and calls therefore on the Commission to make it compulsory to install direct tyre pressure monitoring systems, which should come with a safety net that should be able to recognise and alert drivers at least to a critical air pressure of less than 1.5 bar;
Amendment 215 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Calls for updating of the testing requirements for motor vehicle active and passive safety systems, which would take into account not only pedestrians but also cyclists;
Amendment 216 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25 b. Calls for better fire safety rules for buses and coaches with different type of power, including the CNG powered buses, to maximize the protection of passengers safety;
Amendment 224 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Stresses that Directive (EU) 2015/719 on weights & Dimensions of HGVs has great potential to improve truck safety, and notes that the Commission has missed the deadline of 27 May 2017 under that Directive for assessing the need to adopt or amend any technical requirements for type-approval of aerodynamic devices laid down within that framework, and therefore calls on the Commission to present its assessment immediately and accelerate the work on this Directive;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to Directive 2010/40/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2010 on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field of road transport and for interfaces with other modes of transport1, 1OJ L 207, 6.8.2010, p. 1
Amendment 2 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to the Declaration of the EU Member States made in Amsterdam1, 1 Declaration of Amsterdam on cooperation in the field of connected and automated driving, 14 April 2016
Amendment 5 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
- having regard to the opinion of the Committee of Regions of 11 October 2017 on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems1, 1 COTER-VI/028
Amendment 6 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the reports of the C-ITS Deployment Platform, in particular the C-ITS certificate and security policy,
Amendment 21 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) has the potential to provide more varied and comfortable services to road users and traffic managers, to reduce energy consumption and emissions from road transport, and to enhance economic growth, road safety and traffic efficiency;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas connected and automated driving is an important digital development in the sector and co- ordination with all the new technologies used in the sector, such as the European global satellite-based navigation systems GALILEO and EGNOS have now reached a high level of technological capacity;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the need for a clear legal framework to support the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems and welcomes a future Delegated Act under the ITS Directive to support continuity of services, deliver interoperability and support backwards compatibility;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes the potential of C-ITS to improve fuel efficiency, lowering the cost of individual transport and reducing the negative impact of traffic on the environment;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the urgent need to establish an ambitious EU strategy that coordinates national and regional efforts, avoids fragmentation and maximises opportunities for road users, workers and businesses;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that C-ITS technologies and services that have proven their safety benefits should be deployed without further delay; urges the Commission to prioritise the deployment of those C-ITS services that have the highest safety potential as set out in the list of services prepared by the C-ITS Platform in its Phase II Report, and to ensure that these are available on all new vehicles across Europe;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to present a specific timetable for the introduction of those C-ITS services that have proven their safety benefits, with clear targets for what the EU needs to achieve between 2019 and 2029 in the context of the gradual EU-wide deployment of C-ITS, including a timeline on when different C-ITS services will need to be deployed; in this regard, call on the Commission to clarify which C-ITS services are encouraged, and which ones will be mandatory and by when;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises the need for a cooperation between different sectors such as transport, energy and telecommunications, necessary to implement digital transport systems including infrastructure, vehicles and innovative services and applications;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the necessity of incorporating safeguard systems during the transition phase of co-existence between increasingly connected and automated vehicles and vehicles with zero connectivity and zero automationtraditional non-connected vehicles;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to give priority to C-ITS services, to achieving the highest safety potential and to drawing up the definitions and requirements which are needed, and to updating and including thee without further delay the European Statement of Principles on Human- Machine Interface (HMI) for In-Vehicle Information and the Communication Systems, as the interaction between the human driver and the machine is important3 ; _________________ 3 The Commission’s (2008) European Statement of Principles on Human Machine Interface for In-vehicle Information and Communication Systems: https://goo.gl/zXSXHe
Amendment 76 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to give priority to C-ITS services, to achievproviding the highest safety potential and to drawing up the definitions and requirements which are needed, to updating and including the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), as the interaction between the human driver and the machine is important3 ; _________________ 3 The Commission’s (2008) European Statement of Principles on Human Machine Interface for In-vehicle Information and Communication Systems: https://goo.gl/zXSXHe
Amendment 77 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the need to provide road users with more choices, more user- friendly, affordable and customised products, and more information; in this regard, encourages the Commission to facilitate the exchange of best practices; urges all Member States to join the C- Roads Platform, as it is intended to play a significant role in implementing the Strategy;
Amendment 85 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges the Commission to develop comprehensive statistics which complement existing ones, in order to better evaluate the digitalisation progress in different areas of the road sector;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Draws attention to the importance of privacy and data protection of C-ITS data, which should be used for C-ITS purposes only and not be retained or used for other ends; stresses that smart cars should comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and C-ITS service providers must offer clear terms and conditions to drivers, enabling them to give their fre and never selyl informed consent to any processing of their personal data- car data without explicit consent;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2067(INI)
13. Points to the importance of the application of high standards of cyber- security, in preventing hacking and cyber- attacks, in all Member States, particularly in light of the critical nature of security of C-ITS communications; notes that cyber security is an essential challenge to be tackled as the transport system becomes more digitised and connected; urges the need to avoid any vulnerability or risk if a vehicle is hacked or subjected to a cyber- attack by means of the development of a common security and certificate policy for C-ITS deployment;
Amendment 109 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points to the importance of high standards of security in preventing hacking and cyber-attacks, particularly in light of the critical nature of security of C-ITS communications; notes that cybersecurity is an essential challenge to be tackled as the transport system becomes more digitised and connected; urges the need for trusted communications to avoid any vulnerability or risk if a vehicle is hacked or subjected to a cyber-attack by means of the development of a common security and certificate policy for C-ITS deployment;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the hybrid communication approach, combining complementary communication technologies is the correct approach and that the most promising hybrid communication mix appears to be an interoperable combination of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s ETSI ITS-G5 and, existing cellular networks (C-V2X)and satellite technologies, which will ensure the best possible support for deployment of the basic C-ITS services;
Amendment 133 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Encourages car manufacturer and telecom operators that support C-ITS services to manage the network load appropriately for road safety related C-ITScooperate for the smooth deployment of C-ITS communication technologies, road charging and digital tachograph services;
Amendment 135 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. highlights that a large number of services like road charging and the digital tachograph are already running in the bandwith of 5.8 GHz. When rolling out C- ITS services, measures shall apply to guarantee an interference free operating of those services;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Encourages the Member States and local authorities, vehicle manufacturers, road operators and the ITS industry to implement C-ITS, and calls on the Commission to support the Member States and industry in deploying C-ITS services, notably through by 2019, and recommends the Commission, local authorities and Member States to designate proper funding within the Connecting Europe Facility, European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Fund for Strategic Investments for upgrade and maintenance of the future road infrastructure;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Amendment 143 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses the importance of the quality of physical road infrastructure which should be gradually complemented by digital infrastructure, recommends for upgrade and maintenance of the future road infrastructure;
Amendment 145 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that a truly multimodal transport system should be created, integrating all modes of transport into a single mobility service, allowing people and freight to travel smoothly from door to door and enhancing overall transport efficiency; in this regard calls on the Commission to ensure and promote cooperation and investments at European level on transport industry digitalisation, through existing and new funds, that would provide road users with more choices and would lead to progressive convergence between areas;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recommends that the Commission rapidly establish an adequate legal framework to achieve EU-wide cross- border interoperability on time; calls on the Commission to publish a legislative proposal on access to in-vehicle data and resources no later than September 2018; recommends that this proposal should guarantee a level playing field for non- monetised access to in-vehicle data for all third-parties in order to protect consumer rights, promote innovation and ensure fair competition on this market, taking into account the conclusions of the Commission’s study on access to in- vehicle data and resources; in this regard, also calls on the Commission to harmonise the conditions for testing and to ensure fast and effective legal integration;
Amendment 164 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. underlines that the appropriate regulatory frameworks will need to cover affordability, accessibility and safety issues that arise from this cooperative element between vehicles and between vehicles and transport infrastructure; in this regard, stresses that a level playing field should be created to contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of EU transport policy goals, including modernisation of all urban and rural infrastructures also linked to public transport services;
Amendment 168 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that C-ITS has the potential to increase road safety for all road users on all roads and encourages all stakeholders to accelerate the development and deployment of services targeting the most vulnerable road users, such as motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians;
Amendment 170 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underlines the importance of opening a dialogue with the social partners at an early stage in order to establish an atmosphere of transparency and confidence and ensure that there will be no negative effects on social and employment conditions; notes that a road map for C- ITS deployment has to be established by the eSafety Forum as it has been established and agreed for the eCall system;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to consider the effects of C-ITS on employment and working conditions; encourages, in this respect, to foster the dialogue with social partners at an early stage and to carry on a comprehensive and in depth analysis to be presented to the European Parliament as soon as possible, of the overall social effects derived from the consequences of transport industry digitalisation, focusing on regulatory oversight and compliance, safety and jobs impact;
Amendment 174 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Encourages the use of information campaigns to create the necessary trust among end-users and achieve public acceptance and demonstrates how the use of C-ITS can improve safety and efficiency of the transport system while ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy rules;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) should allow for adequatechallenging EU funding, including structural and investment funds, for projects which contribute, in particular, to the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) core network and its corridors; reiterates that financial instruments cannot replace grants for TEN- T projects, as only grants can maximise output on the ground; considers, furthermore, that better coordination of EU instruments related to transport, including blending of grants and innovative financial instruments, can facilitate project implementation and catalyse private financing;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which covers all modes of transport, including road infrastructure, and focuses on interconnections, is necessary; stresses that an inter-institutional agreement on CEF should be approved as soon as possible in order to communicate positive market signals to infrastructural investments that will reach the highest financial needs in the period 2020-2027.
Amendment 92 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that funding for completing the single European rail area should be safeguarded; stresses further that the deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) should be brought forward in order to further implement common technical standards and maximise the benefits in terms of interoperability; strongly believe that ERTMS system project would require an institutional lead from the European Commission aimed at incentivizing the participation of investors;
Amendment 138 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of shifting towards a sustainable tourism sector, which requires better coordination between tourism and infrastructure projects; considers that a specific heading for tourism should be created in order to move towards a genuine European tourism policy; believes that such initiatives promoting innovative sustainable travel experiences for youth should be welcome; considers also that they should not replace other cultural initiatives and suggests that proper means for adequate financing should be further promoted;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of shifting towards a sustainable, innovative and digital tourism sector, which requires better coordination between tourism and infrastructure projects; considers that a specific heading for tourism should be created in order to move towards a genuine European tourism policy;
Amendment 142 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the importance of shifting towards a sustainable tourism sector, which requires better coordination between tourism and infrastructure projects; considers that a specific heading for tourism should be created in order to move towards a genuine European tourism policy; considers that the implementation would be managed by the responsible DG,
Amendment 2 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the emergence of the collaborative economy in transport, accommodation and tourism services, acknowledging that, with an appropriate regulatory framework in place, it has potential to provide more varied and affordable services to customers and to boost new forms of cooperative exchanges between citizens in the EU;, to offer new business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and to boost new forms of cooperative exchanges between citizens in the EU; underlines the positive impact of collaborative platforms on the inclusion of women, youth, and on marginalised communities such as migrants, part-time employees as well as on the long-term unemployed to re-enter the job market.
Amendment 6 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the emergence of the collaborative economy in transport and tourism services, acknowledging that, with an appropriate regulatory framework in place, it has potential to provide easy access to more varied and affordable services to customers with a more diversified profile (including vulnerable consumers with weaker purchasing power) and to boost new forms of cooperative exchanges between citizens in the EU;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the collaborative economy is developing against a background of rapid growth in international tourists arrivals in the EU (478 M international tourists in 2015 in EU-28), leading to increased demand for tourists services; notes therefore that the collaborative economy may help to respond better to peaks in demand for tourism services, for instance in big cities or in rural areas where during festivals or other special events there is sudden increase in demand for accommodation;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Highlights also the changes in tourist behaviour, especially the fact that tourists are more open to self-guided holidays, seeking more unique and personalized tourism experiences, look more at information from other tourists, use digital technology and social media to plan, purchase or review travel experiences;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Recalls that according to Commission estimates, peer-to-peer accommodation is the largest collaborative economy sector on the basis of generated commerce, while peer-to- peer transportation is the largest by platform revenue;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented which could create an important source of uncertainty and confusion, especially in the case of tourists from third countries; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative economy;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented and has, on some occassions, allowed for protectionist measures at local level; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regrets that it fails to establish an explicit harmonisedclear steps towards a legal framework for the collaborative economy across the European Union;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, aund expects a regulatory intervention erlines the potential risks of creating unclear employment relations, unfair working conditions and non-compliance with worker's rights; as such, considers necessary the cooperation among all stakeholders, assuming that regardeir individual responsibilities, in parallel with regulatory intervention; emphasises that a regulatory framework should create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport and tourism policy goals, such as transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safety; simultaneously, it argues that the Commission should ensure an ambitious enforcement framework and engage platforms to foster a culture of compliance as regards health, safety, security and taxation, while ensuring that any proposal put forward would mitigate the risk of creating monopolies.
Amendment 74 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the potential of collaborative economy models to improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissions; notes also the positive impact new collaborative economy players can have on traditional ones in improving services, enabling innovation (e.g Izy by SNCF) and therefore favoring competition; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the potential of collaborative economy models to improve the efficiency of the transport system and reduce undesired externalities of traffic such as congestion and emissions; emphasises the need to fully integrate collaborative transport services into the conventional transport system and to avoid administrative systems or legislative measures which might lead to exclusion of collaborative transport services from transport planning and operations, with a view to enabling the creation of smooth complete travel chains and the provision of new forms of sustainable mobility; supports and encourages initiatives where traditional players cooperate with new ones (partnership Hilton Worldwide and Uber) finding complementarity between services;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls that the collaborative economy has opened new opportunities for growth in the tourism sector, increasing and diversifying both demand and offer, but expresses concern as regards the impact on communities' way of life, public safety and the environment.
Amendment 99 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the need to clearly distinguish between legitimate ride-sharing and the provision of regulated commercial transporting services (i.e. ‘non- professional’ vs ‘professional’ service provision) in EU terminology, and urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers the monetary threshold to be onand ride-sharing, which could be defined as the shared use of a vehicle by a private individual, with one or more passengers , in order to share costs in the context of an existing trip the driver had already planned, and urges the Commission to come up with proposals to adapt Union legislation accordingly; considers that thresholds which are representatives of Member States' different economic realities and purchasing power could be one of the advisable ways to make this distinction;, and recommends the Commission to launch a study on the role of thresholds in the collaborative economy.
Amendment 117 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to establish measures to reduce the risk and possibility of the occurrence of grey economy activities and tax avoidance in accordance with collaborative economy services, and invites the Commission to facilitate an exchange of best practises between tax authorities and stakeholders with a view to developing appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy;, in line with the principle that taxes should be paid where profits are generated; recommends that Member States, under the guidance of the European Commission, clarify what they consider taxable profit and what they view as tax-exempt cost-sharing activities.
Amendment 119 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to establish measures to reduce the risk and possibility of the occurrence of grey economy activities and tax avoidance in accordance with collaborative economy services, and; underlining the potential of collaborative platforms in improving tax transparency through the use of digital infrastructure and electronic payment methods in industries where cash payments historically prevail; invites the Commission to facilitate an exchange of best practises between tax authorities and stakeholders with a view to developing appropriate solutions for payments of taxes in the sharing economy;
Amendment 152 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to include representatives of the collaborative economy and beneficiaries in stakeholder dialogues and impact assessment procedures.
Amendment 123 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The procedure for granting derogations from the 95 g CO2/km fleet target to niche car manufacturers ensures that the reduction effort required by niche manufacturers is consistent with that of large volume manufacturers with regard to that target., However, experience shows that niche manufacturers have the same potential as large manufacturers to meet the CO2 targets and with regard to the targets set from 2025 onwards it is not considered appropriate to distinguish between those two categories of manufacturers.
Amendment 377 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – point 1 (new)
Annex I – part B – point 6 – point 6.3 – point 6.3.2 – point 1 (new)
(1) For a manufacturer that has been granted a derogation with regards to a specific emissions target from 2030 onwards, the derogation target shall be calculated as follows: Derogation target from 2030 = WLTPCO2 ・(1-[reduction factor2030]) Where: WLTPCO2: Is the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2021 determined in accordance with Annex XXI to Regulation 2017/1151 without including CO2 saving resulting from the application of Articles 5 and 11 of this Regulation. Reduction factor 2030: Is the reduction specified in Article 1(5)(a).
Amendment 55 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Extending the scope of the Directive by including practices such as lease, rental and hire-purchase of vehicles, as well as contracts for public road transport services, special purpose road transport passenger services, non- scheduled passenger transport and hire of buses and coaches with drivers as well as specific postal and courier services and waste refusal services ensures that all relevant procurement practices are covered. The Directive should foresee the possibility to extend the scope to the rail sector at a later stage.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) All clean and energy-efficient transport options must be considered. Manufacturers should have the flexibility to further develop and use neutral technologies to meet CO2 reduction objectives. Competition between different solutions and manufacturers will encourage innovation and benefit everyone. This will allow a smooth and cost-efficient transition to the decarbonisation transport.
Amendment 89 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Life-cycle costing is an important tool for contracting authorities and entities to cover energy and environmental costs during the life-cycle of a vehicle, including the cost of greenhouse gas emission and other pollutant emissions on the basis of a relevant methodology to determine their monetary value. Given the scarce use of the methodology for the calculation of operational lifetime costs under Directive 2009/33/EU and the information provided by contracting authorities and entities on the use of own methodologies tailored to their specific circumstances and needs, there should be no methodology mandatory to use, but contracting authorities, contracting entities or operators should be able to choose any life-costing methodology in order to support their procurement processes. The assessment of theCO2 emissions should consider the entire lifecycle of the vehicles including during the production, use and end of life, taking into account disposal and recycling. Therefore, contracting authorities and other entities should focus the entire vehicle and not only on its components and the maximum tail-pipe emission expressed in CO2g/km and real driving pollutant emissions.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) EU financial instruments should be mobilised in order to support Member States at national, regional and local level to achieve the targets under this Directive. Minimum binding targets for charging points per members states, together with direct infrastructure financing and financing of electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen vehicle filling stations should be considered as well, where not commercially viable on their own. For this purpose funding instruments such as the Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport and the European Fund for Strategic Investments or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs could be mobilised. Advisory Hubs should play a key role in this transition by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The requirements of this Directive and the new minimum procurement targets may lead to additional financial resources for contracting authorities. Therefore, it would be appropriate to seek financial mechanisms to implement the requirements of this Directive. The Union's financial policy and in particular the future Multiannual Financial Framework after 2020 should be in line with the new requirements for the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles and support the decarbonisation of transport and the use of cleaner road transport vehicles.
Amendment 108 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) Reforms need to be introduced at local and national level, with clear investments signals and combining the different sources to reach the goal of this Directive.
Amendment 109 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Enhanced environmental audits and tests should be envisaged, encouraging local authorities to purchase, rent and lease such energy-efficient road transport vehicles. For this purpose it would be appropriate to develop EU financial mechanisms to assist with the implementation of the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 115 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 3
Article 3
(2) Article 3 is replaced by the following:By [18 months after the entry into force] Member States shall prepare and submit to the Commission a report on rail transport outlining: (a) all national services using diesel, both for passenger and freight transport; (b) potential for replacement of diesel trains by alternative solutions, including hybrid trains, fuel cell and electric trains; (c) a timeline for such a transition.
Amendment 151 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Directive 2009/33/EC
4a. 'sustainable battery' means a battery for which the whole value chain is taken into account and the final battery product is fit for reuse and/or recycling. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition based on an assessment of the CO2 emissions considering whole chain e.g. the entire lifecycle of the battery including full lifecycle of carbon emissions during the production process and end of life carbon footprint of the battery.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' means a vehicle which is produced by using significantly lower emissions than comparable vehicle types, and is designed to allow for a more sustainable end of life, including reuse and recycling potential of its components. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition.
Amendment 158 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 4 a
Article 4 a
Amendment 162 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 1
Article 1
Amendment 200 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – introductory part
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 1
Article 1
(b) The following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added: 5a. The Commission shall provide guidance to Member States with regards to the different EU funds that might be used for the purposes of this Directive, e.g. Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport and the European Fund for Strategic Investments or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs could be mobilised.
Amendment 201 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b – introductory part
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 1
Article 1
(b) The following paragraphs 4 and 5 are added:5b. Advisory Hubs should play a key role in this transition by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities. Therefore, the Commission should substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects.
Amendment 206 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall provide guidance to Member States with regards to the different EU funds that might be used for the purposes of this Directive, e.g. Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport and the European Fund for Strategic Investments or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs could be mobilised.
Amendment 207 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Advisory Hubs should play a key role in this transition by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities. Therefore, the Commission should substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects.
Amendment 222 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 6
Annex I – paragraph 6
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex 1 – table 5 – footnote *
Annex 1 – table 5 – footnote *
* Vehicles with zero-emissions at tailpipe or vehicles using natural gas provided they are fully operated on bio-methane, which should be demonstrated by a contract to procure bio-methane or other means of accessing bio-methane, shall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate. This counting is abandoned in case of those Member States where the minimum procurement mandate exceeds 50% of the overall volume of public procurement, with a cut-off at the 50% mark. All other vehicles that meet the requirements of Table 2 in this annex shall be counted as 0.5 vehicle contributingshall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate and those using sustainable batteries shall counted as 1.25 vehicles. All other vehicles that meet the requirements of Table 2 in this annex shall be counted as 0.5 vehicle contributing. Any vehicle which meets definition of 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' shall in addition receive a bonus credit of 0.25.
Amendment 44 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To ensure a coherent legislation framework ofor the inter-urban carriage of passengers by regular coach and bus services throughout the Union, Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 should apply to all inter- urban carriage by regular services. The scope of that Regulation should therefore be extendedEuropean Union is paramount in order to prevent legal ambiguity. The scope of that Regulation should therefore be consistent with the provisions of a Regulation (EC) No1370/2007.
Amendment 49 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) An independent and impartial regulatory body should be designated in each Member StateEach Member State shall designate a national competent authority to ensure the proper functioning of the road passenger transport market. That body may also be responsible for other regulated sectors such as rail, energy or telecommunications.
Amendment 66 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In order to ensure fair competition in the market, operators of regular services should be provided with access rights to terminals in the Union on fair, equitable, non-discriminatory and transparent terms. Appeals against decisions rejecting or limiting access should be lodged with the regulatory body.national competent authority
Amendment 72 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Authorisation for both national and international regular services should be subject to an authorisation procedure. Authorisation should be granted, unless there are specific grounds for refusal attributable to the applicant, or the service would compromise the economic equilibrium of a public service contract. A distance threshold should be introduced to ensure that commercial regular service operations do not compromise the economic equilibrium of existing public service contracts. In the case of routes already served by more than one public service contract, it should be possible to increase that threshold.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Non-resident carriers should be able to operate national regular services under the same conditions as resident carriers by attending a competitive tendering procedure, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport services by rail and by road and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) Nos 1191/69 and 1107/70.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Administrative formalities should be reduced as much as possible without abandoning the controls and penalties that guarantee the correct application and effective enforcement of Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009. The journey form constitutes an unnecessary administrative burden and should therefore be abolished.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 7
Article 2 – paragraph 7
7. ‘cabotage operation’ means a national road passenger transport service operated for hire or reward on a temporary basis in a host Member State;;
Amendment 107 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c – introductory part
(c) the following points 9 to 11 a are added:
Amendment 115 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 9
Article 2 – paragraph 9
9. ‘terminal’ means any staffed facility with a minimumhere according to the specified route a rea of 600m2, which provides a parking place that is used by coaches and buses for the setgular service is scheduled to stop for passengers to board or alight, equipped with facilities such as a check-in counter, waiting downroom or pticking up of passengerset office;
Amendment 130 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 2 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. ‘public service contract’ means one or more legally binding acts confirming the agreement between a competent authority and a public service operator to entrust to that public service operator the management and operation of public passenger transport services subject to public service obligations; depending on the law of the Member State, the contract may also consist of a decision adopted by the competent authority: – taking the form of an individual legislative or regulatory act, or – containing conditions under which the competent authority itself provides the services or entrusts the provision of such services to an internal operator;
Amendment 136 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Amendment 140 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Each Member State shall designate a single national regulatory bodcompetent authority for the road passenger transport sector. That body shall be an impartial authority which is, in organisational, functional, hierarchical and decision making terms, legally distinct and independent from any other public or private entity. It shall be independent from any competent authority involved in the award of a public service contracte national competent authority may be responsible for other regulated sectors.
Amendment 144 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 146 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 2
Article 3 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 152 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
Article 3 a – paragraph 3
3. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall perform the following tasks::
Amendment 164 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Article 3 a – paragraph 4
Information requested shall be supplied within a reasonable period set by the regulatory bodnational competent authority and not exceeding one month. In justified cases, the regulatory bodnational competent authority may extend the time limit for submission of information by a maximum of two weeks. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be able to enforce requests for information by means of penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 5
Article 3 a – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that decisions taken by the regulatory bodnational competent authority are subject to judicial review. That review may have suspensive effect only when the immediate effect of the regulatory bodnational competent authority’s decision may cause irretrievable or manifestly excessive damages for the appellant. This provision is without prejudice to the powers of the court hearing the appeal as conferred by constitutional law of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 170 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 6
Article 3 a – paragraph 6
6. Decisions taken by the regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be made public.;
Amendment 172 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 3 c (new)
Article 3 c (new)
(3b) 3c. Member States shall not apply Article 3b when they apply subsidies for the transportation of passengers on unprofitable lines and routes at the expense of a national and/or local budget.
Amendment 223 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 b – paragraph 4
Article 5 b – paragraph 4
4. Applicants may appeal against decisions by terminal operators. Appeals shall be lodged with the regulatory bodnational competent authority.
Amendment 225 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 5 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 b – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where the regulatory bodnational competent authority hears an appeal against a decision by a terminal operator, it shall adopt a reasoned decision within a fixed timeframe and, in any case within three weeks from receipt of all relevant information.
Amendment 228 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
The decision of the regulatory bodnational competent authority on the appeal shall be binding. The regulatory bodnational competent authority shall be able to enforce it by means of penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive
Amendment 238 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the event that an international regular bus and coach service has compromised the economic equilibrium of a public service contract, due to exceptional reasons which could not have been foreseen at the time of granting the authorisation, the Member State concerned may, with the agreement of the Commission, suspend or withdraw the authorisation to provide the service, after having given three months’ notice to the carrier. The carrier shall have the possibility to appeal such decision.
Amendment 240 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – title
Article 8 – title
Authorisation procedure for the international carriage of passengers over a distance of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies
Amendment 246 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. Authorisations shall be issued in agreement with the competent authorities of all the Member States in whose territories passengers are picked up or set down and are carried over distances of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies, over distance defined by each Member State. The authorising authority shall send a copy of the application, together with copies of any other relevant documentation, within two weeks of receipt of the application to such competent authorities with a request for their agreement. At the same time, the authorising authority shall forward those documents to the competent authorities of other Member States whose territories are crossed, for information.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a
Article 8 a
Amendment 264 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – title
Article 8 a – title
Amendment 270 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 1
Article 8 a – paragraph 1
Amendment 275 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 2
Article 8 a – paragraph 2
Amendment 282 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 a – paragraph 3
Article 8 a – paragraph 3
Amendment 305 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
Article 8 b – paragraph 2
2. Authorisations for national regular services shall be granted unless refusal can be justified on one or more of the grounds listed in points (a) to (cd) of Article 8c(2) and, if the service is carrying passengers over a distance of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies, Article 8c(2)(d).
Amendment 312 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 b – paragraph 3
Article 8 b – paragraph 3
Amendment 342 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 8 d – paragraph 1
Article 8 d – paragraph 1
1. Member States may limit the right of access to the international and national market for regular services if the proposed regular service carries passengers over distances of less than 100 kilometres as the crow flies and if the service would compromise the economic equilibrium of a public service contract.
Amendment 376 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 15 – point c
Article 15 – point c
(c) regular services, performed in accordance with this Regulation.;by a carrier not resident in the host Member State provided that a stay in that Member State does not exceed 48 hours after the entry into the territory of the Member State, in the course of a regular international service in accordance with this Regulation with the exception of transport services meeting the needs of an urban centre or conurbation, or transport needs between it and the surrounding areas. Cabotage operations shall not be performed independently of such international service.
Amendment 387 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 17
Article 17
(17) Article 17 is dDeleted;
Amendment 391 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(19a) In Article 25, the following paragraph 1 a is inserted: "Member States shall not apply the provisions of Chapter III of this Regulation for national regular services on territories covered by services of general economic interest, on the condition that public service contracts are awarded following a competitive tendering procedure, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007."
Amendment 398 #
2017/0288(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 56 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) A number of amendments are to be made to Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council24 . Iin order to provide improved protection for passengers and encourage increased rail travel, with due regard to Articles 11, 12 and 14 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in particular. In view of these amendments and in the interests of clarity, that Regulation should1371/2007 should therefore be recast. _________________ 24 Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on rail passengers’ rights and obligations (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 14).
Amendment 67 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Urban, suburban and regional rail passenger services are different in character from long-distance services. Member States should therefore be allowed to exempt urban, suburban and regional rail passenger services which are not cross- border services within the Union from certain provision. These services fiercely compete with less sustainable road services which enjoy similar derogations when distances are under 250 km, under Article 2 of Regulation 181/2011 on rights onf passengers' rights in bus and coach transport.
Amendment 81 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Users’ rights to rail services include the receipt of information regarding those services and related matters both before and during the journey. Whenever possible, railway undertakings and ticket vendors should provide this information in advance and as soon as possible. That information should be provided in accessible formats for persons with disabilities or persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 95 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The increasing popularity of cycling across the Union has implications for overall mobility and tourism. An increase in the use of both railways and cycling in the modal split reduces the environmental impact of transport. Therefore, railway undertakings should facilitate the combination of cycling and train journeys as much as possible, in particular by allowing the carriage of bicycles on board trainand providing adequate capacity for the carriage of bicycles on board all types of trains, including on long-distance services and cross-border journeys.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The increasing popularity of cycling across the Union has implications for overall mobility and tourism. An increase in the use of both railways and cycling in the modal split reduces the environmental impact of transport. Therefore, railway undertakings should facilitate the combination of cycling and train journeys as much as possible, in particular by, in particular by providing adequate capacity for allowing the carriage of bicycles on board trains.
Amendment 103 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Railway undertakings should facilitate the transfer of rail passengers from one operator to another by the provision of through-tickets. In this respect, wthenever possibley should also cooperate with ticket vendors providing combined journeys.
Amendment 124 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In the event of delay, passengers should be provided with continued or re- routed transport options under comparable transport conditions. The needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should, in particular, be taken into account in such an event.
Amendment 133 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) This Regulation should not restrict the rights of railway undertakings to seek compensation where applicable from any person, including third parties, in accordance with applicable national lawfor meeting their obligations under the provisions of this Regulation to passengers.
Amendment 139 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) To maintain a high level of consumer protection in rail transport, Member States should be required to designate national enforcement bodies to monitor closely and enforce this Regulation at national level. Those bodies should be able to take a variety of enforcement measures. Passengers should be able to complain to those bodies about alleged infringements of the Regulation. To ensure the satisfactory handling of such complaints, the bodies should also cooperate with each other. Enforcement bodies shall each year publish reports on their websites detailing the number and type of complaints that they have received, detailing the outcome of their enforcement actions. In addition, these reports shall be made available on the website of the European Union Agency for Railways.
Amendment 140 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Member States should lay down penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that these penalties are applied. The penalties, which might include the payment of compensation to the person in question, should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive and should include, but not be limited to, a minimum fine or a percentage of the relevant undertaking’s or organisation’s annual turnover, whichever is the higher.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation establishes rules applicable to rail transport to provide for effective protection of passengers and encourage rail travel as regards the following:
Amendment 146 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) passengers’ rights in the event ofand compensation in the event of disruption, such as cancellation or delay;
Amendment 149 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) minimum, accurate, timely and accessible information to be provided to passengers;
Amendment 151 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) non-discrimination against , immediate, spontaneous and mandatory assistance by trained staff for , persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility ;
Amendment 152 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) theproper procedures for handling of complaints;
Amendment 154 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) general rules on enforcement, including through the option for passengers of binding alternative dispute resolution.
Amendment 155 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation shall apply to all domestic and, cross-border or international rail passenger journeys and services throughout the Union provided by one or more railway undertakings licensed in accordance with Directive 2012/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council29 . _________________ 29 OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 32operating, stopping, travelling, departing or arriving within the territory of the Union.
Amendment 167 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) urban, suburban and regional rail passenger services as referred to in Directive 2012/34/EU, except cross-border services within the Union;.
Amendment 196 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) ‘combined journey’ means a ticket or tickets representing more than one transport contract for successive railway services operated by one or more railway undertakings;
Amendment 205 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘journey’ means the carriage of a passenger between a station of departure and a station of arrival under a single transport contract;
Amendment 212 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘missed connection’ means a situation where a passenger misses one or more services in the course of a journey or combined journey as a result of the delay or cancellation of one or more previous services;
Amendment 213 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘ person with disabilities ’ and ‘person with reduced mobility’ means any person who has a permanent or temporary physical , mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective use of transport on an equal basis with other passengers or whose mobility when using transport is reduced due to age;
Amendment 231 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Passengers shall be entitled to take assembled bicycles on board the train, where appropriate for a reasonable fee. They shall keep their bicycles under supervision during the journey and ensure that no inconvenience or damage is caused to other passengers, mobility equipment, luggage or rail operations. The carriage of bicycles may be refused or restricted for safety or operational reasons, provided that rAll new or refurbished passenger rolling stock shall include a designated space for the carriage of assembled bicycles. The number of bicycle places should equate to at least 1.5% of total passenger capacity with a minimum of 4 spaces. Railway undertakings, ticket vendors, tour operators and, where appropriate, station managers should inform passengers of the conditions for such a refusal or restrictionbicycle carriage on all services in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 454/2011.
Amendment 281 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Railway undertakings and ticket vendors shall offer tickets and, where available, through-tickets and reservations. They shall make all possible efforts to offer through-tickets, including for journeys across borders and with more than one railway undertaking. The European Commission should closely monitor market developments on through-tickets and present a report to the European Parliament and the Council, accompanied if necessary by legislative proposals, by 31 December 2022, in line with article 13a of Directive (EU) 2016/2370 1a. _________________ 1aDirective (EU) 2016/2370 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 amending Directive 2012/34/EU as regards the opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail and the governance of the railway infrastructure, OJ L 352, 23.12.2016. Directive (EU) 2016/2370 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 December 2016 amending Directive 2012/34/EU as regards the opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services by rail and the governance of the railway infrastructure, OJ L 352, 23.12.2016.
Amendment 305 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Tickets shall be reprinted for passengers on the day of travel on request, either at the ticket office or through a ticketing machine. Where there is no ticket office or ticketing machine in the station of departure, or when the ticket office or ticket machine is not fully accessible passengers shall be informed at the station:
Amendment 314 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Where there is no ticket office or accessible ticketing machine in the station of departure, persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility shall be permitted to buy tickets on board the train at no extra costTickets bought on board the train shall not cost more than the relevant standard fare for the journey concerned with any applicable discounts.
Amendment 344 #
2017/0237(COD)
1. Where it is reasonably to be expected , either at departure or in the event of a missed connection in the course of a journey with a through-ticket, that arrival at the final destination under the transport contract will be subject to a delay of more than 6045 minutes, the passenger shall immediately have the choice between one of the following :
Amendment 369 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 25 50% of the ticket price for a delay of 6045 to 1189 minutes,;
Amendment 377 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 50 100% of the ticket price for a delay of 1290 minutes or more.
Amendment 458 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. In case of a missed connection due to the delay or cancellation of a train on an earlier leg of the journey the passenger should be allowed to take the next service enabling them to reach their destination station in the most convenient reasonable manner, subject to the journey continuation agreement of the carriers involved;
Amendment 593 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The national enforcement bodies shall publish statistics on their activityeach year publish reports with statistics on their websites detailing the number and type of complaints that they have received, detailing the outcome of their enforcement actions, including onthe sanctions applied, every year, at the latest at the end of April of the following calendar yearthat they have applied. This shall be done for each year by no later than the first day of April of the succeeding year. In addition, these reports shall be made available on the website of the European Union Agency for Railways.
Amendment 599 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. Any passenger may complain to the national enforcement body, or any other body designated by a Member State for that purpose, about an alleged infringement of this Regulation. Complaints may also be made by organisations representing groups of passengers.
Amendment 600 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The body shall acknowledge receipt of the complaint within two weeks of receiving it. The complaint-handling procedure shall take a maximum of three months. For complex cases, the body may, at its discretion, extend this period to six months. In such a case, it shall inform the passenger or organisation representing passengers of the reasons for the extension and of the expected time needed to conclude the procedure. Only cases that involve legal proceedings may take longer than six months. Where the body is also an alternative dispute resolution body within the meaning of Directive 2013/11/EU, the time limits laid down in that Directive shall prevail and the use of online dispute resolution in accordance with Regulation 524/2013/EU1a may be made available with the agreement of all parties involved. _________________ 1aRegulation 524/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 May 2013 on online dispute resolution for consumer disputes and amending Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004 and Directive2009/22/EC (OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p.1).
Amendment 609 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 1
Annex II – part I – indent 1
- General conditions applicable to the contract or contracts that form part of the journey or combined journey
Amendment 611 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 2
Annex II – part I – indent 2
- Time schedules and conditions for the fastest trip and best connections
Amendment 614 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 3
Annex II – part I – indent 3
- Time schedules and conditions for the lowest and all available fares
Amendment 615 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 5
Annex II – part I – indent 5
- Access conditionarrangements for bicycles
Amendment 616 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 6
Annex II – part I – indent 6
- Availability of seats in for all applicable fares in non-smoking (and non-, where applicable, smoking), first and second class as well as couchettes and sleeping carriages
Amendment 620 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part I – indent 8
Annex II – part I – indent 8
- Availability of on-board services, including wifi and toilets
Amendment 621 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – indent 1
Annex II – part II – indent 1
- On-board services, including wifi
Amendment 624 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 1
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 1
- percentage of delays of less than 6045 minutes;
Amendment 626 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 2
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 2
- percentage of delays of 60-1145-89 minutes;
Amendment 628 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 3
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 1 – point a – point iii – indent 3
- percentage of delays of 1290 minutes or more;
Amendment 630 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 1 – point vii
Annex III – part I – paragraph 2 – point 2 – indent 1 – point vii
(vii) provision of useful information throughout the journey, including in relation to wifi and other on-board services;
Amendment 631 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – part II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 1 – point vii
Annex III – part II – paragraph 1 – point 4 – indent 1 – point vii
(vii) accessibility of station and station facilities. , including step-free access, escalators, elevators and luggage ramps.
Amendment 632 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – paragraph 1
Annex IV – paragraph 1
In complex cases such as cases involving multiple claims or a number of operators, cross-border travel or accidents on the territory of a Member State other than that which granted the undertaking’s licence, in particular where it is unclear which national enforcement body is competent, or where it would facilitate or accelerate the resolution of the complaint, national enforcement bodies shall cooperate to identify a ‘lead’ body, which shall serve as single point of contact for passengers. All national enforcement bodies involved shall cooperate to facilitate the resolution of the complaint (including by sharing information, assisting with the translation of documents and providing information on the circumstances of incidents). Passengers shall be informed which body is acting as ‘lead’ body. In addition, in all cases, national enforcement bodies shall in any event ensure compliance with Regulation 2017/2394/EU 1a of the European Parliament and of the Council. _________________ 1aRegulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2006/2004, OJ L 345, 27.12.2017.
Amendment 633 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V a (new)
Annex V a (new)
ANNEX Va DISABILITY-RELATED TRAINING SPECIFICATIONS (a) Disability-awareness training Training of all staff, including those employed by any other performing party, includes: - awareness of and appropriate responses to passengers with physical, sensory (hearing and visual), hidden or learning disabilities, including how to distinguish between the different abilities of persons whose mobility, orientation, or communication may be reduced, - barriers faced by disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, including attitudinal, environmental/physical and organisational barriers, - service animals, including their role and needs, - dealing with unexpected occurrences, - interpersonal skills and methods of communication with deaf people and people with hearing impairments, people with visual impairments, people with speech impairments, and people with a learning disability, - how to handle wheelchairs and other mobility aids carefully so as to avoid damage (if any, for all staff who are responsible for luggage handling); (b) Disability-assistance training Training of all staff, including those employed by any other performing party, directly assisting disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility includes: - how to help wheelchair users make transfers into and out of a wheelchair, - skills for providing assistance to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility travelling with a service animal, including the role and the needs of these animals, - techniques for escorting visually impaired passengers and for the handling and carriage of service animals, - an understanding of the types of equipment which can assist disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility and a knowledge of how to handle such an equipment, - the use of boarding and alighting assistance equipment used and knowledge of the appropriate boarding and alighting assistance procedures that safeguard the safety and dignity of disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility, - understanding of the need for reliable and professional assistance. Also awareness of the potential of certain disabled passengers to experience feelings of vulnerability during travel because of their dependence on the assistance provided, a knowledge of first aid.
Amendment 58 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) EETS providers should be made responsible for providing to toll chargers and/or toll operators correct data regarding their clients, as this data is essential for correct toll collection and effective enforcement.
Amendment 76 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point –a (new)
-a “toll service provider” means a legal entity providing customer toll services on one or more toll domains for one or more classes of vehicles.”
Amendment 104 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(o a) “urban vehicle access regulation scheme” means a defined area with regulated access;
Amendment 167 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Articles 1 and 3 to 8 and Annexes II and III by [1830 months after the entry into force of this Directive] . They shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the Commission .
Amendment 49 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the implementation of the existing set of Union social rules in road transport, and in particular Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council9 , certain deficiencies were identified in the existing legal framework. Unclear and unsuitable rules on weekly rest, resting facilities, breaks in multi-manning and the absence of rules on the return of drivers to their home, lead to diverging interpretations and enforcement practices in the Member States. Several Member States recently adopted unilateral measures further increasing legal uncertainty and unequal treatment of drivers and operators. _________________ 9 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on the harmonisation of certain social legislation relating to road transport and amending Council Regulations (EEC) No 3821/85 and (EC) No 2135/98 and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 1).
Amendment 94 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) There are differences among Member States in the interpretation and implementation of the weekly rest requirements as regards the place where the weekly rest should be taken. It is therefore appropriate to clarify that requirement to ensure that drivers are provided with adequate accommodat. It is desirable to adapt the provision foron their regular weekly rest periods if they are taken away from homeand any weekly rest of more than 45 hours in a such a way that it is easier for drivers to spend it in a suitable rest area.
Amendment 197 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following points (s)and (t)are added: "(ra) “secure parking lot” means a place that is enclosed by a barrier and organised with a check-in mode, with 24- hour armed or unarmed security; (rb) “home” means the employer's operational centre where the driver is based or to the driver's place of residence.
Amendment 210 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new) Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Amendment 249 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
In any fourtwo consecutive weeks a driver shall take at least:
Amendment 253 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
(a) fourtwo regular weekly rest periods, or
Amendment 267 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) twoone regular weekly rest periods of at least 45 hours and twoone reduced weekly rest periods of at least 24 hours.
Amendment 276 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 330 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – Article 8 a
Article 8 – Article 8 a
8a. The regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall not be taken in a vehicle. They shall be taken in a, but with an exemption: when the cabin is equipped with suitable faccommodation, with adequate sleepilities and the truck is parked ing and sanitary facilities; “secure parking lot”
Amendment 489 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 165/2014
Article 34 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1
7. The driver shall enter in the digital tachograph the symbols of the countries in which the daily working period started and finished as well as where and when the driver has crossed a border in the vehicle on arrival at the suitablefirst planned stopping place. Member States may require drivers of vehicles engaged in transport operations inside their territory to add more detailed geographic specifications to the country symbol, provided that those Member States have notified those detailed geographic specifications to the Commission before 1 April 1998..
Amendment 271 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC to drivers in the road transport sector employed by undertakings referred to in Article 1(3)(a) of that Directive, when performing international carriage operations or cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 where the period of posting to their territory to perform these operations is shorter than or equal to 3 daytwelve days in case of international carriage operations and seven days in case of cabotage operations during a period of one calendar month.;
Amendment 301 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 309 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
When the period of posting is longer than 312 days for international transport and as of day 7 for cabotage, Member States shall apply points (b) and (c) of the first subparagraph of Article 3 (1) of Directive 96/71/EC for the entire period of posting to their territory during the period of one calendar month referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 321 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a (new)
(a) Notwithstanding Article 2(1) of Directive 96/71/EC, a driver shall not be considered to be posted to the territory of a Member State that the driver transits through without loading or unloading freight and without picking up or setting down passengers.
Amendment 339 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 345 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. For the purposes of the calculation of the periods of posting referred to in paragraph 2, a day shall consist of 24 hours:
Amendment 352 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 365 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 383 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) breaks and rest periods, except weekly rest, as well as periods of availability spent in the territory of a host Member State shall be considered as working period.
Amendment 395 #
2017/0121(COD)
Amendment 550 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Amendment 15 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Directive 2006/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council11 provides for a minimum level of the market opening for the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road. _________________ 11Directive 2006/1/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 January 2006 on lays down provisions regarding the use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road (codified version) (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 82).
Amendment 18 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The use of hired vehicles can reduce the costs of undertakings carrying goods on their own account or for hire and reward and at the same time increase their operational flexibility. It can therefore contribute to an increase in the productivity and competitiveness of the undertakings concerned. Moreover, as hired vehicles tend to be younger than the average fleet, they are alsomay often be safer and less polluting.
Amendment 19 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 26 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The level of road transport taxation still differs considerably within the Union. Therefore, cCertain restrictions, which also indirectly affect the freedom to provide vehicle hiring services, remain justified to achieve legitimate objectives such as road safety, taxation policy, protection of the environment or improvement of the welfare or employment rights and conditions of drivers in order to avoid fiscal distortions. Consequently, for example, Member States should have the option to limit the length of time a vehicle hired in another Member State other can be used withain the one of establishmentir respective territories, and to restrict the use of the undertaking hiring it can be used within their respective territorieavier or older hired vehicles for own account transport operations.
Amendment 33 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 37 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The implementation and effects of this Directive should be monitored by the Commission and be documented by it in a report. Any future action in this area should be considered in light of that report. This should include whether additional requirements to consolidate and safeguard traceable links between undertakings and vehicles should be introduced, such as mandatory declaration of vehicle number plates of hired vehicles in national electronic registers and anti-avoidance provisions against so-called ‘letterbox’ companies.
Amendment 38 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 1 – title
Article 1 – title
-1 Article 1 Definitions
Amendment 39 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – introductory part
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – title
Article 2 – title
(1) Article 2 is amended as follows: "Article 2 Use of hired vehicles"
Amendment 44 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the vehicle is registered or put into circulation in compliance with the laws of any Member State;;
Amendment 45 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii – point a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – point ii – point a (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Amendment 46 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a
Amendment 55 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a a (new)
1aa. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, where the hired vehicle is registered or put into circulation in compliance with the laws of a Member State other than the Member State of use, the time of use shall be limited to no more than two periods of two months each in any given calendar year, and this limitation shall be specified in any applicable contract of hire.
Amendment 57 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
(ba) In Article 2, paragraph 2 introductory part is replaced by the following: "2. Proof of compliance with the conditions referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) to (de) shall be provided by the following documents in writing, which must be on board the vehicle: at the disposal of the driver and on board the vehicle:" Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32006L0001&from=EN)
Amendment 58 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b b (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point (b)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point (b)
Amendment 59 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b c (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(bc) In Article 2, paragraph 2 new point (c) should be added: (c) a certified extract of an entry in the applicable national electronic register.
Amendment 60 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b d (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – last part
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – last part
Amendment 61 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 3 – title
Article 3 – title
Article 3 Own account operations
Amendment 65 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that their undertakings may use hired vehicleestablished within their territories may use hired vehicles that have been registered or put into circulation within the previous five years for the carriage of goods by road under the same conditions as vehicles owned by them, provided that the conditions laid down in Article 2 are satisfied.
Amendment 68 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(2a) In Article 3, the following paragraph 1 a is inserted: "1a. Member States may exclude from the provisions of paragraph 1 own account transport operations carried out by vehicles with a total permissible laden weight of more than 2,4 tonnes."
Amendment 71 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 4
Article 4
Amendment 72 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 c (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 5 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – point e a (new)
(2c) In article 5 new point ea is inserted: "Without prejudice to Articles 2 and 3, this Directive shall not affect the application of the rules concerning: (a) the organisation of the market for the carriage of goods by road for hire or reward and own account and in particular access to the market and quota restrictions on road capacities; (b) prices and conditions for the carriage of goods by road; (c) the formation of hire prices; (d) the import of vehicles; (e) the conditions governing access to the activity or occupation of road-vehicle lessor. ; (f) requirements for undertakings to secure appropriate parking spaces where necessary." Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32006L0001&from=EN)
Amendment 73 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 d (new)
Directive 2006/1/EC
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
(2d) Article 5a Training of drivers Undertakings using hired vehicles shall ensure that all drivers using a hired vehicle receive the necessary training to acquire the knowledge which is essential for their work, with specific attention to health and safety aspects, and that training requirements are regularly updated to meet the challenges of technological innovation.
Amendment 79 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly: Article 6, paragraph 1, point b (va) new is inserted: (va) the driving and use of hired vehicles;
Amendment 80 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 b (new)
Article 1 b (new)
Article 1b Directive 2003/59/EC should therefore be amended accordingly: Annex I, paragraph 3, point 3.6a (new) is inserted: (3.6a) Objective: ability to drive, use and manage hired vehicles: general information on the vehicle hired, legislation on the use for transport operations, road driving behaviour and minimum training requirements for transport operations, lack of proper training likely to affect the driving or the use of the vehicle, vehicle maintenance
Amendment 81 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [OP: please insert the date calculated 182 months following the entry into force] at the latest. They shall communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions without delay.
Amendment 6 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Agrees that deployment of 5G networks is a necessary condition for the development of existing and new business models in the transport and tourism sectors; underlines that effective use of the potential of very high-capacity internet networks is key to the process of digitisation of transport and tourism services and the wide use of innovative means of transport for people and goods, such as increasingly connected and autonomous vehicles or drones; notes that 5G networks could also contribute to develop new entertainment models, hence diversify the EU tourism offer making it more attractive;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. UStresses that this initiative is part of the three strategic objectives of connectivity that the European Commission has set to be reached by 2025; underlines though that progress in the building of the European Gigabit Society can only be made with appropriate high levels of investment in network infrastructure in all the Member States; doubts whether financing models based only or primarily on investment funds will helpcalls for more funding for the deployment of an ambitious and coherent 5G financing strategy, by fiull existing gaps y utilising the level of development of network infrastructure, and even out differences in the availability of high-capacity internet connections in border and outlying areas, as well as in non-urban areaspotential and synergies of existing funds to encourage new investments; welcomes the Connecting Europe Broadband Fund, and calls the European Commission to ensure, maintain and develop further the financing for the 5G Action Plan within the horizon of the next MFF 2020-2027;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that progress in the building of the European Gigabit Society can only be made with appropriate high levels of investment in network infrastructure in all the Member States; doubts whether financing models based only or primarily on investment funds will help fill existing gaps in the level of development of network infrastructure, and even out differences in the availability of high-capacity internet connections in border and outlying areas, as well as in non-urban areas; encourages a view that any obstacles in the supply of services, both at the national and the European level, be properly acknowledged; stresses the importance of fair-licensing and of accessibility to high-speed internet networks, which are to be achieved by binding all available providers to open communication and fair competitive practices;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that progress in the building of the European Gigabit Society can only be made with appropriate high levels of investment in network infrastructure in all the Member States; doubts whether financing models based only or primarily on investment funds will help fill existing gaps in the level of development of network infrastructure, and even out differences in the availability of high-capacity internet connections in border and outlying areas, as well as in non-urban areas; emphasizes the need to find incentives not just for the supply side, but also for the demand side to increase citizens' interest in transport & tourism services over 5G and fostering take-up;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. invites the Commission to evaluate a planned introduction of new technologies, which are kept away from the market until older ones have run their course;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the benefits of combining projects and plans to build new network infrastructure in the 5G standard with the already planned construction and modernisation of road and rail routes within the EU; agrees that such rational combining of construction works will help to save resources and speed up the building of the necessary high-speed infrastructure; notes the potential of development of more specified infrastructure services in EU cities (smart traffic with real time information, parking, toll systems);
Amendment 49 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the benefits of combining projects and plans to build new network infrastructure in the 5G standard with the already planned construction and modernisation of road and rail routes within the EU; agrees that such rational combining of construction works will help to save resources and speed up the building of the necessary high-speed infrastructure; calls on operators to invest more in infrastructure to improve connectivity and extend 5G coverage in all EU areas - urban, peripheral and rural;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes that once networked, vehicles are consistently safer (fewer accidents), greener (less emissions) and contribute to more predictable travel patterns; therefore supports the idea of introducing an EU-wide target, for all vehicles available on the EU market, to become 5G enabled and to feature on- board ITS equipment; strongly supports the goal of 5G enabling base-station networked ambulances and other emergency vehicles (police cars, fire engines) for ongoing and uninterrupted coverage during interventions;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly supports efforts towards ensuring access to the 5G network in public transport facilities and vehicles, at major touristic places and attractions, in transport hubs and on all major transport routes by 2025; notes the important role of internet technology for the development of multimodal, user-friendly and safe infrastructure and transport services; highlights the need for taking into account all the interacting elements from a variety of sectors, such as electronics, telecoms, transport and tourism;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Strongly supports efforts towards ensuring access to the 5G network in public transport facilities and vehicles, in transport hubs and on all major transport routes by 2025; notes the important role of internet technology for the development of multimodal, user-friendly and safe infrastructure and transport services; calls on the Commission and the Member States to come up with initiatives, such as the WiFi4EU programme, to incentivize all passengers to use the new technologies, irrespective of their socioeconomic background or their age, in an effort to eliminate any digital divide between people and/or generations;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
c. Bringing about a competitive Single European Transport Area by promoting the integration and interoperability of systems across all modes of transport, by improving the recognition of obstacles at a national level and in the service supply;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that innovation in the transport and tourism sector provides enormous opportunities for EU businesses and insists on the need to develop new standards, where possible with a cross- domain approach, and uphold standardisation in order to ensure the proper implementation of EU initiatives in the field of digitalisation; considers that standards and common specifications is a clear requirement among others for the deployment of connected cars which could interact not only with the road infrastructure but also with other vehicles and devices (VtX model);
Amendment 24 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that innovation in the transport sector provides enormous opportunities for EU businesses and insists on the need to develop new standards and uphold standardisation in order to ensure the proper implementation of EU initiatives in the field of digitalisation; underlines that standardisation has a positive outcome on societal welfare as much as on businesses, and that both these outcomes have to be equally taken into account;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that ICT standardisation will be beneficial for the development of transport and tourism-related services; calls on the Commission to attach greater importance to this development when implementing its priority action plan for ICT standardisation, and to take swift action to promote interoperable solutions, such as the development of integrated and smart ticketing and new mobility concepts such as Mobility-as-a- Service;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that, due to the international nature of transport and tourism, global competition and involvement of the main global powers in this matter, the development of international standards is indispensable both to ensure interoperability and to broaden market opportunities for the EU industries; calls on the Commission to actively continue promoting the development of European standards at international fora;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages the Commission and the European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs) to further promote ‘open standards’ in particular the interface architecture as a pillar of the Single European Transport Area architecture, in full respect of the particular transport sectors' needs.
Amendment 5 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation creates new opportunities in the transport and tourism sectors for manufacturers, operators, investors and passengers and is a necessity for the transport and tourism industryies to remain both competitive and operational;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas digitalisation is one of the top priorities for the traditional sectors, such as transport, in order to foster their attractiveness and competitiveness and maintain their strong economic position in Europe;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission Communication on Digitising European Industry, but regrets that, as its focus on the transport sector is limited to connected and automated driving, it does not address sufficiently all existing challenges; recalls that, although connected and automated driving is one of the most exciting digital transformations in the sector, there is potential for digitalisation in all modes of transport and tourism, and also throughout the value chain from manufacturers to passengers where results can be expected in the near future;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the digitalisation process has not been beneficial to the same extent throughout the transport and tourism sectors, which has created a detrimental fragmentation within the internal market both between different modes of transport and within the same mode; believes that developing a coordinated Industrial Digitalisation Strategy (IDS) for the EU could help overcome this fragmentation;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point a
Paragraph 3 – point a
(a) improve the overall safety and environmental performance of the transport sector; keep working upon a concept of liability which is suitable for fully- automated transportation;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point d
Paragraph 3 – point d
(d) improve competitiveness by fostering the emergence of new players in order to challenge existing monopolies; encourage the development of public or open-source service platforms that could be easily integrated into local transportation frameworks;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point h
Paragraph 3 – point h
(h) foster the attractiveness of the tourism sector and creative industries;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
(ha) create room for additional job creation;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 3 – point h a (new)
Amendment 96 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Supports the idea to further develop digital innovation hubs across the EU, where new competence centres and cluster partnerships could be created, among others in the transport and tourism sectors;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Highlights the need to have a cross-sectorial vision, for instance between electronics, telecoms, transport and tourism;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Stresses the need the meet the highest requirements of newly developed technologies in terms of safety, security and sustainability but also in terms of availability and affordability as well as adaptability to the old set-up;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds that digitisation is not just a technological issue, but it has wider social, work and economic implications; highlights therefore the need for a massive up-skilling of the workforce at all levels, in the transport and tourism sectors, focusing on new multidisciplinary and digital skills;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that EU transport legislation is often poorly implemented by Member States; believes that proper implementation of existing EU legislation would bring additional benefits to business and industry;, and would improve the status and social conditions of workers.
Amendment 38 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises the advances in digital technologies in the transport and tourism sectors, which promote competition, create jobs and facilitate the access of SMEs to larger markets, ultimately benefiting the consumer; at the same time, it calls on the Commission to provide a clear regulatory framework that would allow for further innovation while protecting incumbent players.
Amendment 48 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s intention to negotiate external aviation agreements with several key countries and regions in the world; believes that these will not only improve market access, but will also provide new business opportunities for a world-beating European aviation sector, creating jobs and benefiting consumers;, while upholding high standards of safety for all consumers.
Amendment 63 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that increased competition brought about by the gradual opening up of the EU road haulage market can bring benefits to consumers, but expresses concern that certain measures being applied by some Member States are undermining the integrity of the single market in this field; believes such measures can be avoided through a better coordination between Member States and calls on the Commission to establish a European Road Agency.
Amendment 71 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes a speedy conclusion to the negotiations on the Fourth Railway Package and believes this should further open upits implementation will improve the efficiency of the railway sector to competition.
Amendment 76 #
2016/2100(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recalls that tourism is an important driver of economic and social development, and pursuant to Article 195 of the TFEU, which gives the EU the responsibility to promote the competitiveness of the European tourism sector, calls on the Commission to create a holistic and favourable environment for its growth and development.
Amendment 43 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the lack of proper implementation of EU legislation, and political unwillingness in the Council, on the part of the Commission and the Council, to treat Gibraltar Airport's issue as a matter of application of EU law, prevent the aviation sector from unleashing its full potential, damage its competitiveness and lead to greater costs at the expense of businesses, passengers and the economy;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to rethink on-going initiatives and propose alternatives to remove the deficiencies of the aviation sector resulting from the late and incomplete implementation of EU legislation such as the Single European Sky (SES); recalls that the Community law must be applied to all the territories of the Member States, even overseas, not observing for this purpose bilateral issues between the States as the case of Gibraltar International Airport; urges the Member States finally to make progress on other essential dossiers such as revision of the Slot Regulation and the Passenger Rights Regulation;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the importance of distinguishing between the various forms of fisheries-related tourism, which include fishing tourism (pesca-tourism), maritime and coastal water-based activities, recreational fishing (including angling tourism), inland fishing and activities based on heritage and culture;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that diversification in fisheries should be based on eco-tourism and soft tourism, which are environmentally friendly business models that help preserve the identities of local communities; recommends therefore that environmental experts should always be closely associated with local action groups (e.g. the fisheries and aquaculture local action groups (FLAGs) and rural local action groups (LAGs);
Amendment 34 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes the view that rebuilding professional fishing vessels into vessels that conform to tourism standards should be supported by funds from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF); calls on Member States to make use of the funds available under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the refitting of fishing vessels;
Amendment 37 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that angling tourism is a well-developed and growing business segment in some Member States, while it remains an unused potential in some others; highlights the importance of recreational angling tourism in coastal and rural regions, in inland fishing as a high-value and sustainable development activity
Amendment 41 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Underlines that for 2007-2013, FLAGs had at their disposal 486 M€ from the EFF and that approximately 12,000 local projects were supported during that programming period;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Underlines furthermore that under the current financial period funding under the EMFF has increased to 514 M€ for measures allocated to Community local led development (CLLD);
Amendment 43 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12c. Encourages the Member States and the FLAGs to make the best use of the available funds and to combine multifunding (with the EFRD, EAFRD, ESF) where possible;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends that specific financial support be provided under the EMFFPoints out that the EMFF provides specific financial support to initiatives in fishing communities promoted by women;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Member States to ensure, through the establishment of the selection criteria for operations under the EMFF, that gender equality is well mainstreamed and promoted throughout the actions financed (e.g. by providing preference to actions aimed specifically at women or undertaken by them);
Amendment 65 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recommends that Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) cooperate closely with tourism experts in order to identify projects and appropriate funding, through AxisUnion Priority 4 of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, for diversification in fisheries areas;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Expects in particular that the upcoming evaluation of the Community Local led Development which will be carried out by the Commission will help to better understand the socio-economic impact of the diversification measures taken under the EMFF as well as in the framework of the joint strategies set up by rural local action groups (LAGs) and by fisheries and aquaculture local action groups (FLAGs);
Amendment 68 #
2016/2035(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to promote, in the framework of the European Fisheries Areas Network (FARNET), and the FLAGs a pan-European dialogue between FLAGs,with ports and tourism stakeholders and environmental experts;
Amendment 19 #
2016/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – introductory part
(5) 'regular service' means a series of ro-ro ferry or high-speed passenger craft crossings operated so as to serve traffic between the same two or more ports, or a series of voyages from and to the same port, without intermediate calls and according to publicly available or planned list of times of departures and arrivals, either:
Amendment 31 #
2016/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/16/EC
Article 19 – Paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 19 – Paragraph 10 a (new)
(5 a) In Article 19, the following paragraph 10 a is added: 10 a. When inspection is exercised under this Directive, all possible efforts shall be made to avoid a ship being unduly detained or delayed;
Amendment 26 #
2016/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Progress made in developing single windows at state level must be seen as a basis for moving towards a European single window in the future.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0171(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Taking into account the availability of electronic means of data recording and the fact that personal data should in any event be collected before the ship's departure, on the 3board of the ship, the 20 minutes delay currently provided for by Directive 98/41/EC should be considered as a maximum and used in exceptional cases only.
Amendment 17 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) To maintain a high level of safety and passenger confidence provided by common safety standards defined by Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council16 and to preserve level playing field, the application of that Directive should be improved. Directive 2009/45/EC should apply only to passenger ships and craft for which its safety standards have been designed. A number of specific ship types should be therefore excluded from its scope, such as tenders, sailing ships or ships transporting trained personnel engaged in business of the ship or offshore installations. _________________ 16 Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (OJ L 163, 25.6.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 41 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point j
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point j
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 2 – point z d
Article 2 – point z d
(zd) ‘pleasure yacht/craft’ means a vessel carrying no cargo and not more than 12 passengers not engaged in tradefor commercial purposes, regardless of the means of propulsion; (This amendment applies throughout the text)
Amendment 43 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) newall new ships and existing passenger ships of 24 meters in length and above; (This amendment applies thorough out the text)
Amendment 59 #
2016/0170(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Directive 2009/45/EC
Article 15
Article 15
(14 a) Article 15 is amended as follows: 'Article 15 - Penalties Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all the measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. In particular, the penalties shall have regard to the seriousness, the duration and intentional character of the infringement, and be increased if aggravating factors are applicable. In addition, the penalties shall be increased if the relevant infringing party has previously committed a similar infringement.' ((the second subparagraph is added to Article 15))
Amendment 89 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2 a) Due to the international nature of postal and parcel sector, the further development of European and international technical standards is important for the benefit of users and the environment, and to broaden market opportunities for businesses.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
Recital 2 b (new)
(2 b) Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union provides that everyone whose rights under Union law are violated shall have the right to an effective remedy and Article 16 of the Charter recognises the freedom to run a business in accordance with Union and national law and practices;
Amendment 365 #
2016/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Confidentiality provision Any information regarding terminal rates provided in accordance with this Regulation to national regulatory authorities and to the Commission shall be treated in the strictest confidence as falling within the obligations of professional secrecy under Article 339 TFEU, and undertakings providing such information shall be entitled to require specific written guarantees to this effect in advance of its provision.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) With the view to encourage mobility and ensure the attractiveness of the profession of boatman and other deck crew members, Member States should ensure fair working conditions for all forms of employment, guaranteeing workers a set of rights such as the right to equal treatment, the right to social protection, the right to report abuses, health and safety protection, as well as provisions for working time and rest time. It is important that the sector can provide programmes focused both on retaining the people aged over fifty and on improving the youngsters' skills and employability.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) All deck crew members holding certificates of qualification, record books and logbooks issued in third countries and recognised by the responsible authorities in the Union, should be subject to the social and labour law of the Member State where the activity is carried.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 87 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) With a view to contributing to the mobility of persons involved in the operation of vessels across the Union and considering that all certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks issued in accordance with this Directive should comply with minimumhigh standards in accordance with harmonised criteria, Member States should recognise the professional qualifications certified in accordance with this Directive. Consequently the holders of such qualifications should be able to exercise their profession on all Union inland waterways.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Member States should issue certificates of qualification only to persons that have the minimumadequate levels of competence, the minimum age, the minimum medical fitness and the navigation time required for obtaining a specific qualification.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To safeguard the mutual recognition of qualifications, the certificates of qualification should be based on the competences necessary for the operation of vessels. Member States should ensure that persons receiving certificates of qualification have the corresponding minimumnecessary and adequate levels of competence, verified following an appropriate assessment. Such assessments may take the form of an administrative examination or may form part of approved training programmes carried out in accordance with common standards in order to ensure a comparable minimum level of competence in all Member States for various qualifications.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Approval of training programmes is necessary to verify that the programmes comply with common minimumnecessary requirements regarding content and organisation. Such compliance allows for the eliminatingon of unnecessary barriers to entering the profession by preventing those who have already acquired the necessary skills during their vocational training from passing unnecessary additional examination. The existence of approved training programmes may also facilitate the entry of workers with prior experience from other sectors into the profession of inland navigation as they may benefit from dedicated training programmes that take account of their already acquired competences.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) To further facilitate mobility for boatmasters, all Member States should be allowed, where practicable, to assess the necessary competence for addressing specific risks for navigation for all inland waterway stretches in the Union where such risks are identified to assess the competences necessary for navigating on a stretch with specific risks.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Council Directive 2014/112/EU1a and this Directive represent the first two steps in establishing a coherent and modern legislative framework at Union level as regards the inland waterway transport labour market. With a view to further reducing administrative burden whilst rendering the documents less prone to tampering, the Commission should as a second step, after the adoption of this Directive, exambegine the possibilityrocess of introducing an electronic versions of service record books and logbooks, as well as electronic professional cards incorporating Union certificates of qualifications. In doing so, the Commission should take into account existing technologies in other modes of transport into account, in particular road transport. In addition, existing crewing requirements should be modernised in order to come to a harmonised, transparent, flexible and sustainable crewing system in the Union. After conducting an impact assessments including of cost-benefit and of the impacts on the fundamental rights, in particular in relation to the protection of personal data, the Commission should present, if appropriate, a proposal to proposals for those initiatives. __________________ 1a Council Directive 2014/112/EU of 19 December 2014 implementing the European Agreement concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time in inland waterway transport, concluded by the European PBarliament and the Council.ge Union (EBU), the European Skippers Organisation (ESO) and the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) Text with EEA relevance (OJ L 367, 23.12.2014, p. 86)
Amendment 111 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The CESNI which is open to experts from all Member States, social partners and professional associations, draws up standards in the field of inland navigation, including for professional qualifications. The Commission and social conditions. The Commission, in consultation with the European Parliament, may take into account such standards when empowered to adopt acts in conformity with this Directive.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) In order to improve gender balance and in view of the staffing shortage in the inland waterway sector, access to the profession for women should be promoted and gender-based violence and hostility combatted.
Amendment 134 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘boatmaster’ means a deck crew member qualified to sail a vessel on the Member States’ inland waterways and who has nautical responsibility for the vessel, the crew and the cargo;
Amendment 141 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12
(12) ‘large convoy’ means a pushed convoy composed of the pusher and sevenfor which the product of total length and total width is 6000 square metres or more barges;
Amendment 143 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘logbook’ means an official record of the journeys made by a vessel and its crew;
Amendment 149 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. When necessary for ensuring safety of navigation, Member States may identify stretches of inland waterways with specific risks, except for inland waterways of a maritime character referred to in Article 7, and only based on strict criteria established by the Commission with the participation of experts and professional associations from the Member States, where such risks are due to:
Amendment 151 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the presence of a specific local traffic regulation not part ofbased upon the European Code for Navigation on Inland Waterways justified by specific hydro- morphological features.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. Without prejudice to the limitation referred to in paragraph 4, Union certificates of qualification for boatmasters shall be valid up to a maximum of 105 years.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The validity of the Union certificate of qualification may be temporarily suspended by any Member State where that Member States deems such suspension to be necessary on grounds of safety and public order. Member States shall record without delay suspensions and withdrawals in the database referred to in Article 23(2).
Amendment 176 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts establishing models for practical examination certificates. When adopting these acts, the Commission shall make reference to standards established by an international body and taking into account the opinion of experts from Members States and professional associations. The standards put forward need to be up- to-date and available in all Member State languages.
Amendment 180 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Member States tshatll identify inland waterways stretches with specific risks in the meaning of Article 8(1), shall define t based on criteria established by the Commission together with experts from the Member States. The additional competence required from boatmasters navigating on these stretches and the means to prove that such requirements are met shall also be defined by the Member States together with the Commission and experts from the Member States.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Taking into account the competences required for the specific risk, those means may consist of a limited number of journeys to be carried out on the stretch concerned, a simulator examination where available, a multiple choice examination or a combination thereof.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Any Member State may carry out assessments of applicants’ competence for specific risks for stretches located in another Member State based on the requirements established in accordance with paragraph 1. Upon request and in case of examination by means of multiple choice exams or simulators, Member States referred to in paragraph 1 shall provide other Member States carrying the assessment with the available tools allowing themto enable it to carry out that assessment.
Amendment 196 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. When exercising its power of delegation referred to in Article 15(1) and (4), Articles 19, 21 and Article 23(1) and (2) the Commission may adopt delegated acts which make a reference to standards established by an international body.the Commission together with experts from the Member States, provided that:
Amendment 197 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Those standards shall be up-to- date and available in all Member State languages.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Amendment 210 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The minimum duration of the navigation time may be reduced by a maximum of 360 days where the applicant has a diploma organised by the competent authority which confirms specialised training in inland navigation comprising practical navigation work.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.6 – indent 2
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.6 – indent 2
- ensure good communication at all times, which includes the use of standardised communication phrases in situations with communication problems;, in a similar vein to the requirements stipulated in Directive 2008/106, where English goes together with other languages.
Amendment 247 #
2016/0050(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex II – point 2 – point 2.7 – indent 4 a (new)
- shall be able to instruct and control all tasks exercised by other deck crew members as referred to in Chapter 1 of this Annex, implying abilities to perform these tasks.
Amendment 3 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that total recovery of funds redeployed from the Connected Europe Facility (CEF) to the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) should be one of the key priorities for the mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 (MFF); insists that decided priorities and designated financing are respected in future and no more reduction of CEF budget or other instruments for transport projects occur until 2020;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the EFSI makes a worthwhile contribution to the financing of TEN-T projects, provided that grants remain a vital and necessary funding source; underlines, in particular, that grants could be combined together with innovative financial instruments, public- private partnerships and the EFSI to facilitate the implementation of additional projects and catalyse private finance (blending), particularly large infrastructure projects which can contribute to the reduction of economic disparities among regions and catalyse private finance (blending); simultaneously, reiterates the need for a thorough assessment of risks attached to the different types of financing used;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the EFSI makes a worthwhile contribution to the financing of TEN-T projects, provided that grants remain a vital and necessary funding source; underlines, in particular, that grants could be combined together with innovative financial instruments and the EFSI to facilitate the implementation of additional projects and catalyse private finance (blending); is concerned however that the extended use of financial instruments may lead to increase of public debt;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines also that adequate EU funding for transport infrastructure is a key requirement for territorial, economic and social cohesion and recognizes the importance of the Cohesion Fund for improvement of infrastructure and connectivity in Europe; insists therefore that adequate funding is provided for this Fund in the current programing period as well as post 2020;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Commission and the Member States to improve the coordination of national transport strategies in order to facilitate Commission approval of large infrastructure projects; calls also for better coordination of all EU instruments related to transport in order to ensure that all core TEN-T projects are completed in time and potential savings are properly utilized for supporting mature projects waiting in the pipeline;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that there is a need to develop and promote more environmentally friendly modes of transportation such as railways; calls therefore for enhanced support to initiatives such as Shift to Rail;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the Commission to ensure proper coordination of the proposed projects under the Danube Strategy; recalls that the Danube river represents a key opportunity to connect European markets and reduce the pressure of road transport. As result, the strategy has the means to put Central and Eastern Europe in a competitive position as regards land and water transportation, as well as tourism and environmental conservation;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 58 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for redistribution of the money not used by cohesion Member States under the CEF and encourages calls for proposals, including on the subject of cross-border connectionsits redirection towards cross-border connections in developing regions, especially in countries under the Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that tourism is a key potential growth area of the European economy and a driver of a substantial amount of employment; recognizes the importance of the human capital for development of tourism services and underlines the role that the European Social Fund may play in this field; considers that appropriate budgetary funds should be allocated to developing a genuine European tourism policy and enhance this sector's development.
Amendment 71 #
2015/2353(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out that tourism is a key potential growth area of the European economy and a driver of a substantial amount of employment; considers that appropriate budgetary funds should be allocated to developing a genuine European tourism policy, which would seek a better inclusion of developing regions and a better coordination among tourism and infrastructure projects.
Amendment 12 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intensifying work on projects such as the Via Carpatia and Rail Baltica would provide an important stimulus for improving the connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in this part of the EU, even if, before creating new infrastructures, the EU should massively invest in modernizing and completing current transport infrastructures;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the need to improve connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure so as to develop the tourism industry in the EU;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that macro-regional EU strategies, such as those already established for the Baltic, Danube and Adriatic-Ionian regions and a possible future strategy for the Carpathian region, offer an innovative governance framework for tackling transport policy challenges which cannot be solved by Member States alone so as to ensure better transport conditions and adequate consumer protection;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses the importance of EFSI in developing transport infrastructure projects of all types; stresses that most infrastructure projects financed by EFSI are found in Western Europe;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Member States and the Commission to ensure synergies in funding under the Connecting Europe Facility, the European Structural and Investment Funds and instruments of the EIB and EBRD when implementing transport infrastructure projects in the central and eastern EU; recalls the need todeplores the low level of use of the means ofresources from the European Fund for Strategic Investments in a timely manner to advance such projects in the short termcohesion countries;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that, following efforts to build up east-west transport infrastructure corridors, there is a need to boost the development of north-south transport corridors within the European TEN-T network, which can contribute to the economic development of the participating countries by creating new opportunities for employment in SMEs, trade exchange, science, research and technologies as well as to enhance driving safety and reduced transport costs;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the urgent need to enhance the road infrastructure network along the eastern border of the EU, starting in Estonia, passing through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria and ending in Greece; considers that such efforts should build on the long-standing planning done already under the Via Carpatia project; believes that the possibility of opening the Rhine-Danube corridor to the north of the EU through the Via Carpatia should be exploited; believes that Via Carpatia should receive a proper budget allocation;
Amendment 145 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Regrets that travel times between the main cities in Eastern and Central Europe are still inordinately long, which undermines railway competitiveness;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Underscores the role of the Danube River as the key transport waterway in the Danube macro-region; invites the riparian states to ensure the continuous navigability of the river and to implement their master plan for fairway rehabilitation and maintenance endorsed in 2014, this leads to the creation of more jobs and development of SME´s;
Amendment 178 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the potential for further developing attractive shipping to ports in the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas in the context of the ‘Motorways of the Sea’ concept; highlights the importance of expanding capacities in the energy sector and of ensuring efficient railway connections to port hinterlands;
Amendment 181 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that port development in the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas must not be impeded by other undersea infrastructure; is concerned that pursuits on projects such as the North Stream may undermine and block investment in the region; insists that any undersea pipelines must respect draught requirements at port entrances;
Amendment 190 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises the diverse roles of regional and local airports in the development of regions in the central and eastern EU and in facilitating trade, inclusive mobility and tourism access; maintains that for any new facilities, traffic demand and potential must be duly assessed and use of EU funds strictly limited to economically viable projects; Considers it necessary that more flight connections should be established between European cities;
Amendment 198 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to examine air connectivity in Member States and within Member states and to establish measures to improve air transport services in terms of quality of services for consumers;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas many present and future challenges and threats to the EU are complex and will come from inside just as much as from outside the common borders; whereas there is a need to connect local, regional and global contexts; whereas strategic thinking has to start with finding answers to the internal challenges of the EU as a political community while simultaneously connecting these answers to the external problems; whereas a stronger political will for resolute common action on the part of the EU and its Member States is needed in order to respond effectively to these challenges, to safeguard the EU’s values and societal model and to be a stronger global actor; whereas the EU Global Strategy on foreign and security policy must pave the way for this development;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the threats identified in the 2003 European Security Strategy – terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, regional conflicts, state failure and organised crime – remain for the most part relevant; whereas today the EU is faced with a number of additional challenges, such as the attempts by revisionist powers to redraw borders by force andto challenge rules- based global order, climate change, major migratory flows, and cyber and hybrid warfare and threatstransnational terrorism with returning foreign fighters, cyber and hybrid warfare and threats, domestic religious and political radicalization, authoritarian and extremists parties among the EU and major instabilities in the financial and economic order;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasises that measures related to security and defence policies have to be complemented by ample attention to the broader socio-economic, cultural and environmental causes of current problems;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is of the opinion that the EU finds itself at the intersection of the changing internal dynamics and its changing external environment, therefore it is not possible to ignore the link between the external dimension of EU policies and internal developments of the European Union;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinion that in order to build stability and peace, the EU should keep up its enlargement commitments and continue cooperation with very closely associated countries within the context of the newly revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); considers therefore the need to provide a clear answer regarding the future of enlargement in the Balkans and with Turkey; recalls that according to Article 49 TEU any European state may apply to become a member of the European Union, provided it adheres to the Copenhagen criteria and the principles of democracy and respect for fundamental freedoms and human and minority rights, and ensures the rule of law;
Amendment 240 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for sustainable management of asylum and migration policies on the basis of common principles and solidarity; in this context, asks the Commission to propose effective and sustainable solutions; calls for committed efforts for stability and prosperity in the countries of origin and transit; believes that in this regard the EU should promote a more practical and comprehensive approach to assistance in Africathe Middle East, in Africa (particularly in the northern part) and in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that the EU should be a constructive and resilient global actor with a regional focus and aspire to be a ‘rule- maker’, establishing efficient multilateral global governance; reminds therefore the importance of strengthening global governance institutions such as the reform of the United Nations and its Security Council;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Is of the opinion that only an internally resilient European Union, capable of re-affirming its core values and overcoming the diverging national interests and concerns, can project influence beyond its borders;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU institutions and Member States to pursue the comprehensive / joined-up / integral approach in their external action and to take account of the inextricable link between internal and external security; in this regards, calls on the EU to focus more on building synergies between security, development, trade and EU external action; highlights also the need to foster policy coherence and communication across the European institutions and between Members States;
Amendment 347 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Union’s prosperity is determined by its capacity to stay competitive and to profit from a high- paced global economy. The EU must use all its policy tools in a coherent manner to create favourable external conditions for the sustainable growth of the European economy. The EU must be an engaged and active actor, promoting embracing the political potential of its economic instruments and promote thus free trade and investment, secure trade channels and increased market access throughout the world, and safeguarding the stability of the global financial system;
Amendment 368 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises that the EU should remain committed to advances in science, research, innovation and their application to business;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2272(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Stresses that major global developments around Europe have significantly impacted the EU's external spending since the adoption of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014- 2020 with the creation of several ad hoc instruments (such as Trust Funds, Refugee Facility for Turkey, etc.); highlights thus the need to incorporate these new types of emergency funding in the reflection on the MFF review, revision and post-2020 planning;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU) requires the Union to combat discrimination based on disability when defining and implementing its policies and activities (Article 10) and gives it the power to adopt legislation to address such discrimination (Article 19);
Amendment 8 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas Articles 21 and 26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU explicitly prohibit discrimination on the ground of disability, and provide for equal participation of the persons with disabilities in society;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas in its reactions to the European Parliament's resolution on "Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe", adopted by the Commission on 13 December 2011, the Commission acknowledged the need to ensure a seamless chain of accessible services to all (transport, accommodation, catering, and attractions), and to this end, it has started to put in place actions to raise awareness, improve the skills in the touristic sector, and ultimately increase the quality of tourist facilities for those with special needs or disabilities;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States to take all necessary steps towards the implementation of EU legislation aimed at improving transport accessibility (including bus, rail, air and waterborne transport) and tackle the obstacles to a barrier-free Europe by strengthening the competences of the relevant enforcement bodies under passenger rights legislation; acknowledges the benefits of the European Disability Forum to promote all efforts and goals achieved in this regard;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Strongly believes in the advantages of common accessibility rules at EU level, and therefore looks forward to the swift adoption of the Commission’s proposal for the European Accessibility Act1; including much stronger EU-wide guarantees of accessibility of transport services especially as regards interchanges and step-free access on all public metro and railways; regrets that the mid-term assessment of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, due in 2015, has been delayed and calls the Commission to complete and communicate this assessment as soon as possible; __________________ 1 COM(2015)0615.
Amendment 32 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. calls on the Commission to propose the ratification by the EU of the optional protocol to the Convention so that disabled people can enforce their rights better, especially as regards their lack of access to transport services and aspects of the built environment including tourist facilities and accommodation;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that consistently accessible formats should top the agenda of digitised mobility market policies, and should include availability of alternative communication systems, such as easy-to- read language for travel information, booking and ticketing, while making use of more than one sensory channel; urges the Commission with regard to transport facilities and services to establish the appropriate monitoring and controlling mechanisms that will ensure that accessibility and assistive devices for people with disabilities will also be offered in public transport services, in all Member States;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. CRecognises that small and medium businesses will benefit from complying with standard EU requirements, rather than having to adjust to divergent national rules; however, regrets that touristic products and services were not included in the European Accessibility Act list; underlines that no further actions were taken at EU level regarding the touristic facilities and services, in order to harmonise gradually the accommodation classification (hotel, B&B, etc.), taking into account accessibility criteria; calls on the Commission to provide an overview of data on accessibility to tourism services for people with disabilities, as provided for in the two annexes to Regulation (EU) No 692/2011 on tourism statistics;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
— having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator and Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international road haulage market,6, __________________ 6 OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72. OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72.
Amendment 10 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on driving time and leisure time and to Directive 2002/15/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the organisation of the working time of persons performing mobile road transport activities,
Amendment 31 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that, despite the measures taken to date, differences in national interpretations and enforcement of common EU rules persist, and the number of infringements of the rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods remains high: calls on the Member States, therefore, to swiftly implement all relevant social legislation covering the transport sector; strongly urges the Commission to monitor more closely the implementation and proper enforcement of the existing legislation;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers it necessary to reinterpret the concept of 'social dumping'; recalls that the concept of dumping which is familiar from trade policy is different in the case of transport and more generally in that of labour;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the job-creating potential in the EU transport and tourism sectors; stresses in particular that road transport is of fundamental importance to society and the economy in the European Union, as it employs more than 2.2% of the entire EU work force (5 million people), accounts for nearly three quarters (72%) of all internal goods transport and carries more passengers than rail, trams and underground railway systems combined; firmly believes, furthermore, that employment in the EU transport sector should be made more attractive for future generations; considers in particular that women’s participation must be boosted;
Amendment 76 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to suspend such business practices as precarious contracts (bogus self-employment, zero-hour contracts, pay- to-fly-schemes, etc.), letter-box companies and flags of convenience in order to ensure the social protection of workers; stresses at the same time that these unacceptable practices may not serve as an official basis for adopting national protectionist measures, which may in any case be counterproductive and which may break up the EU's single internal market and reduce competitiveness;
Amendment 107 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Commission has announced that during 2016 it intends to propose new initiatives concerning road transport, including the social aspects;
Amendment 108 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the introduction of appropriate control devices, using modern technology, for all transport modes for professional use so as to monitor working and rest time effectively, with a view to ensuring proper implementation of existing legislation; recalls, however, that many measures have already been adopted to enhance the enforcement of social rules in the road transport sector, and that the Commission has elaborated enforcement guidelines in this connection, such as the Electronic Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU), the digital tachograph network (TACHOnet) or the development of a common training curriculum for enforcers (TRACE project);
Amendment 112 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws attention to the fact that it is necessary for vehicles of less than 3.5 tonnes which are used for commercial purposes to be included in the transport sector, so that the driving times and rest periods of their drivers are regulated in order to maintain road safety;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for the Commission to treat social aspects as a major priority of the road package, including measures to ensure legal clarity and better implementation of rules governing working conditions, social and welfare rights, wages and social responsibility; considers it important, however, that the planned new social and working-conditions measures for the transport sector should not infringe the EU's fundamental freedoms (such as freedom to provide services), and that no artificial obstacles should be placed in the way of transport undertakings with regard to competition on the internal market based on genuine competitive advantages;
Amendment 133 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Draws attention to services at vehicle parks, which must be regarded as part of the working conditions of vehicle drivers; calls for the establishment of safe vehicle parks which take material responsibility for the well-being of people within them and ensure appropriate hygiene conditions, where vehicle drivers can leave vehicles loaded with goods, in compliance with the provisions of Article 4(f) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for the creation of a European body of cross-border labour inspectors to carry out on-the-spot checks in suspected cases of social dumping, including by identifying 'letterbox companies', which body would work in coordination with the platform against undeclared work in order to limit the financial burden involved; at the same time, emphasises that these wrong practices may not serve as a basis reference for taking of protectionist national measures, which could otherwise be counterproductive, and could lead to the fragmentation of the internal market of the European Union and the reduction of competitiveness;
Amendment 234 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Considers that the issue of social harmonisation, supplemented by the problem of social dumping, goes far beyond the transport sector; considers that these issues have such ramifications as to concern economic, employment and social-policy matters connected with the EU internal market and freedom to provide services.
Amendment 443 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for reinterpretation of the definition of ‘social dumping’; recalls that, under trade policy, the definition of dumping is different for transport than for the workforce in a wider sense;
Amendment 445 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Considers that the objective differences existing between the wage levels and social security systems of the Member States should be interpreted as competitive advantage and not defined as unfair practices;
Amendment 503 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Recalls that the road transport sector is essential to the society and economy of the European Union and constitutes almost three quarters (72%) of total domestic freight transport; recalls that the sector transports more passengers than over- and underground railways and trams combined, and employs more than 2.2% of the total working population of the EU (5 million people);
Amendment 508 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Recalls that several measures have been adopted to enhance implementation of social regulations for the road transport sector, and that the Commission developed the related guidelines on this process, such as the European Register of Road Transport Undertakings (ERRU), a telematic network that enables exchanging of the information required for tachograph personal driver cards (TACHOnet), and a common training schedule for the implementing entities (TRACE project);
Amendment 509 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Considers that, despite such measures, differences in national interpretations of these common EU rules and related enforcement practices persist, and the number of breaches of the rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods remains high, with 3.9 million offences detected in the 2011-2012 implementation period;
Amendment 581 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Considers it important that the planned new provisions relating to the social and working conditions of the transport sector should not prejudice the fundamental freedoms of the EU (such as the freedom to provide services), and should not constitute artificial barriers for transport enterprises as regards competition within the internal market based on real competitive advantages;
Amendment 583 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Considers that the issue of social harmonisation and the problem of social dumping extend far beyond the transport sector; considers that this sector already has problems with these matters in relation to economic, employment policy and social policy as regards the freedom to provide services within the internal market;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU-Central Asia Strategy was adopted in a context of growing importance of the region and increased EU engagement in neighbouring Afghanistan, the extension of the European Neighbourhood Policy to the Caspian region, ongoing EU support for reform and modernisation of post-Soviet societies, and EU energy security interests; whereas it also recognised the security threats and challenges linked to foreign fighters and radicalisation, drug trafficking and organised crime and conflicts, that require cooperation between Central Asia and the EU;
Amendment 272 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises that the main threats and challenges identified in the Strategy for Central Asia remain relevant; is, however, acutely aware of the additional external pressures stemming from the current security challenges in Afghanistan, as well as the opaque foreign policy of Russia aimed at reintegration of former Soviet space, triggered by the crisis in Ukraine; notes also that two countries, namely Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have joined the new Eurasian Economic Union initiated by Russia;
Amendment 274 #
2015/2220(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that China is committed to boosting strategic partnerships with Central Asia through the new Silk Road Economic Belt; is of the opinion that the European Union should examine the possibilities to create synergies between the EU Central Asia strategy and the new Chinese initiative which could facilitate and contribute to the development of the region;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that forTakes note of the new structure of the European Court of Auditors’ 2014 Annual Report which follows the headings of the 2014-202 MFF and that the audited spending in the transport sector is the smallest amount (0,8 billion euro) of the total audited population (13 billion euro) in the area of "Competitiveness for growth and employment", to which transport belongs,regrets that the estimated level of error was 5,6% in 2014, 70% of which is coming from research projects and caused to a large extent by reimbursement of ineligible costs; regrets as well that the residual error rate remained above 2% in 2014 which has caused that the Director General of DG MOVE to maintain the reservation for FP7 for research in the transport sector; calls on Commission to carry out carefully ex ante checks in order to detect and correct errors before reimbursement;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Draws attention that in 2014 no projects were financed under CEF since the first call for project proposals closed in March 2015 and that the CEF Debt instrument to be managed by the EIB was not approved until the end of 2014; notes that in 2014 the European Court of Auditors examined 6 transactions in the transport sector (DG Mobility and Transport) and found that 2 out of them were affected by quantifiable errors; thus, is satisfied because of the decrease in the percentage of affected transactions in 2014 (33%) compared to 2013 (62%) and 2012 (49%); calls on the Commission and other relevant actors to ensure compliance with public procurement rules and costs eligibility of future transport projects;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the Commission to continue supervising closely the implementation of innovative financial instruments for leveraging EU investment and attracting new sources of funding for TEN-T infrastructure projects, such as Marguerite Fund, Loans and Guarantees for debt (LGTT) and Project Bond initiative (PBI), and to ensure that the EU budget contribution to these instruments is managed and used appropriately;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that there is information on transport projects available in various databases, such as Financial Transparency System, INEA database of TEN-T projects and CORDIS for Horizon 2020 projects; calls for smart use of these tools in order to have a better overview, upstream and downstream, of the process of allocating EU funds; reiterates the importance of publishing of easily accessible annual list of transport projects and searchable online database co-financed by the Union;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that in the 2014 budget, as finally adopted and amended during the course of the year, specifically for tourism, a total of EUR 11 226 160 was included in commitment appropriations and EUR 6 827 266 was available in payment appropriations; calls on the Commission to make an impact assessment of financed projects in order to better define future spending priorities; calls on the Commission to include the results of the pilot projects and preparatory actions into the next year budget planning.
Amendment 14 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the digitisation of the transport and tourism sector provides Europe with new business opportunities and jobs; points to strong growth in the ITS sector, with an expected global annual growth rate of 16.4 % for the period 2014 - 2019;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out to the Commission that more effective support in the European tourist sector may be achieved by better exploitation of digitised and innovative technologies;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is of the opinion that the transport and tourism sector will become one of the largest fields of implementation of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Amendment 2 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the funding planned for the transport sector is justifiably linked to other policies such as cohesion, competition, tourism and security, and that transport infrastructures are at the service of the overall development of the European Union; recommends using forward-looking economic measures as a contribution to a real structural evolution of the European economy; points out that all Member States recognised, during the discussion on the Juncker Plan, that investments in strategic infrastructure contribute to the growth and, therefore, cannot be slowed down by the Stability Pact.
Amendment 34 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Suggests, bearing in mind that there is no direct budgetary line for tourism, using the EU budget for the transport sector as a factor in promoting the tourist attractiveness and competitiveness of the whole ‘Old Continent’; stresses that an efficient cross-collaboration between the numerous sectorpolicies and EU funds concerned is desirablecrucial in this field, and should also take into consideration public - private - partnerships (PPPs).
Amendment 38 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Calls on the introduction of a direct budgetary line for Tourism in the EU’s Budget for 2016.
Amendment 39 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 7 – point 1 (new)
(1) Given the financial contribution of the tourism activity to the EU’s GDP and its impacts on job creation, calls to increase the budget for actions in the tourism sector under the COSME programmes in 2016 to 13 million Euro. Calls to avoid further cuts in the budget for the actions in the tourism sector in the current multiannual financial framework (MFF).
Amendment 3 #
2015/2113(INI)
1. Welcomes the Commission's vision of a sustainable, low-carbon and climate- friendly energy union with an integrated continent-wide energy system, and the completion of the internal energy market based on competition and securing energy supply that will create high-quality jobs and growth, calls on the Commission to ensure that working conditions and gender equality in all transport modes are guaranteed;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that 70 % of Europeans live in cities and calls for targeted measures from the Member States towards smooth, cost- effective and, energy-efficient and affordable public urban transport;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for comprehensive legislation that stimulates investments in a technology- neutral waylong-term public and private investments in research, production and distribution of renewable fuels and modern engine technology as well as European transport network infrastructures focusing on sustainable and greener modes of transport; emphasises the need to reduce emissions by replacing fossil fuels by renewable fuels, electricity or low carbon alternatives; considers that support for the early deployment of liquefied natural gas is needed; recalls that opening up the market to renewable fuels in aviation would help the EU maintain its leading role in renewable energy;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Supports the development of sustainable urban and rural mobility plans to reduce traffic pollution, congestion, noise and road accidents. Those plans should aim to eradicate inequalities in terms of disabled users and costs;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the study of the European Parliament's Directorate General on "Reforming the United Nations: State of Play, Ways Forward" (March 2015),
Amendment 13 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Security Council's first-ever presidential statement on cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (document S/PRST/2014/4),
Amendment 15 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 3 May 2011 regarding the participation of the European Union in the work of the United Nations (65/276),
Amendment 43 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas the European Union has been involved and plays an important role in international negotiations and mediation, in particular in the E3/EU3+3 and Iran negotiations and in the Middle East Peace Process;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the EU carriesis the world's largest humanitarian donor and the biggest financial burden incontributor to international development cooperation, since more than half of Official Development Assistance worldwide is provided by the EU and its Member States; whereas EU development policies have high quality by promoting effectively poverty reduction and economic, social and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas the EU is the most dedicated defender and promoter of human rights, fundamental freedoms, cultural values, democracy and the rule of law, whose provisions are included in all its bilateral partnerships and have a central position in its multilateral policy;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
Recital O a (new)
Oa. whereas the European Union plays an important role in supporting the United Nations operations in the areas of mutual concern, in particular in the protection of civilians, especially women and children affected by armed conflict;
Amendment 262 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the view that the Sustainable Development Council should coordinate also the work of the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organisation, to ensure that their respective decisions are taken and actions are carried out in an efficient and coherent fashion; in the same spirit, is therefore of the opinion that the activities of the unofficial G-20 Group should be merged to those of this Council; calls for further action for reviewing potentially redundant activities;
Amendment 279 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that, besides promoting economic and social development in the world, the Sustainable Development Council should also be responsible for human well-being related matters; considers that the Sustainable Development Council should also be responsible for cultural sustainability, since culture is recognized as a key factor for building sustainable societies together with social, economic and environmental development, by integrating education, tourism, cultural diplomacy, protection of heritage, creative sector and scientific research in the policy-making approach;
Amendment 310 #
2015/2104(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Is of the view that the European Council has recently embraced its assigned role as the key decision-making body on EU foreign policy and that the high representative, participating in European Council summits, can provide EU leaders with expertise and strategic advice; considers consequently that a close working relationship between HR/VP and the president of the European Council is enormously important;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Expresses its concern that the number of people who risk their lives attempting dangerous sea crossings in the Mediterranean to the EU increases dramatically. Stresses that the Mediterranean is the largest maritime migration route in the world with a dense network of merchant traffic;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that in the period 1 January until 31 May 2015, in which a total of 47 265 migrants were rescued at sea in the Mediterranean Sea, 13 475 were rescued by merchant vessels; takes note that in these five months, 302 merchant vessels were asked to re-route and change course to assist in rescue operations, of which 104 vessels actively rescued and disembarked migrants; points out that more than 1500 people lost their lives in these fatal journeys in the period 1 January until 31 May 2015;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises, therefore, that merchant vessels have a significant role inare forced to be on the frontline of rescue operations both in terms of volume and activity; points out the fact that merchant vessels have not been equipped and their staff have not been trained to make them sufficiently prepared to systematically take part in large-scale rescue operations;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that the possible economic and judiciary consequences for the rescuing ships and their owners discourage some vessels from providing assistance. Calls on the Member States not to sanction mercantile ships which voluntarily assist migrants on humanitarian reasons, by asking the Commission to consider revising Council Directive 2001/51/EC;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines that commercial ships should not replace Member States’ international search and rescue obligations at sea and EU’s responsibility for an adequate European response;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that withoutas vessels and their crew beingcannot sufficiently be prepared for such a scale of rescue operations, the situation will result in accidents in the Mediterranean Sea that might lead to loss of human lives and also entail environmental risks;
Amendment 62 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned about the ongoing migration crisis in the Mediterranean, in particular the humanitarian aspects but also its impact on maritime transport in the Mediterranean Sea by passenger ships, cruise ships and container ships, the safety of the vessels, the cargo and their crew, and general maritime safety;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on EU and Member States to ensure permanent search and rescue operations properly funded, expand the field of action of the current operations also in cooperation with FRONTEX, provide specialised training to the staff and increase the number of ships, assets, equipment and personnel deployed;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. UWhile awaiting the necessary mid and longer-term measures, urges the Member States, Council and Commission to immediately increase funding for temporary, sufficient rescue operations in the Mediterranean, so that the safety and fundamental rights of both the refugees seeking to enter Europe and the maritime crews working in the Mediterranean waters can be guaranteed;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on EU and Member States to strengthen cooperation with non-EU Mediterranean countries, such as Turkey, Libya, Lebanon and Jordan in terms of information exchange, border control, surveillance and the establishment of common search and rescue operations;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that Member States and authorities involved need to ensure a fluent disembarkation of rescued refugees and migrants in the appointed sea port from vessels which have been part of a rescue operation; Adequate security and infrastructure facilities need to be available in the main reception ports;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on all parties involved in the situation in the Mediterranean to seek solutions to the refugee crisis, including efforts to improvncrease the level of the EU’s actions against traffickers and smugglers, ensure the safety and human rights of the refugees in their home countries;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Urges Member States to strengthen their resettlement programmes and develop safe and legal routes for migration to the EU.
Amendment 10 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the EU-China Summit joint statement of 29 June 2015,
Amendment 19 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the EU-China Joint Statement on Climate Change of 29 June 2015,
Amendment 27 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 31
Citation 31
Amendment 33 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 34
Citation 34
Amendment 45 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China; whereas the EU-China Strategic Partnership is of key importance to relations between the EU and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and to finding mutual answers to a range of global concerns, such as global and regional security, the economic crisis, global financial and market regulation, energy security, weapons of mass destruction and nuclear non- proliferation, climate change, the economic and social development of a market economy, the promotion of democracy and human rights and the fight against organised crime, terrorism, as well as in creating a framework to address bilateral concerns between the EU and China;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 66 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Europe is China’s first trading partner and the on-going investment agreement negotiations represent one of the most important issues in EU-China bilateral economic and trade relations;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas China is about to become the largest economy and biggest exporter on the global economy and also an important political power; whereas China’s growing assertiveness in foreign policy is a product of its growing interdependence with the outside world;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas the participation of China in all the major global governance institutions provides the EU with a number of avenues to coordinate on issues relevant for the EU-China Strategic Partnership;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 78 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 101 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 118 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
Amendment 122 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 129 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
Amendment 141 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
Amendment 148 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 160 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the EU and China as a source of inspiration to strengthen the Strategic Partnership; considers that an enhanced and highly developed partnership will be mutually beneficial to both the EU and China;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the EU- China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in promoting peace, prosperity and sustainable development; calls therefore for the gradual implementation of the EU-China 2020 Strategic Agenda for Cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, trust, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation; suggests that a bilateral review mechanism should be established to monitor recent developments;
Amendment 168 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges the importance deepen dialogues and cooperation in the field of research and innovation as a driver for economic and social development; encourages the expansion of research and innovation funding programmes as well as elaboration of twinning projects;
Amendment 174 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Reiterates the need to reinforce EU- China cooperation in combating terrorism, illegal migration and transnational crime;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses the need to cooperate in the field of energy in order to tackle jointly the multiple challenges related to energy security and global energy architecture; reminds the critical roles of the EU and China in addressing global climate issues such as climate change and environmental degradation; welcomes in this respect the EU-China Joint Statement on Climate Change and recalls the necessity to cooperate on developing a cost-effective low carbon economy while maintaining robust economic growth;
Amendment 178 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Underlines the necessity to explore ways of facilitating exchanges for Chinese and EU citizens; calls on the relevant European and Chinese authorities to facilitate tourist flows from China to the EU by harmonising and accelerating procedures for issuing visas for Chinese nationals, particularly in the context of business and conference travel; highlights that this will eventually enhance tourism and transport activities in Europe to the benefit of the European economy; calls for the signing of a mutual visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passport holders;
Amendment 179 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3e. Notes the importance of people-to- people exchanges, including cooperation in the areas of culture, higher education, youth, multilingualism and gender equality which are vital to deepen mutual understanding, foster innovation and creativity;
Amendment 180 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3f. Welcomes the deepening of the EU- China Urbanisation Partnership; calls for further cooperation in urban planning and design, public services, green buildings and smart transportation; encourages the launch of new joint programmes involving European and Chinese cities and companies;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need for EU Member States to speak with one voice to the Chinese Government, particularly in view of Beijing’s present diplomatic dynamism; deplores the lack of profound debate and close coordination at EU level regarding Member States’ membership of thethe creation of new global governance institutions, such as AIIB;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the high importance of close economic, monetary and financial cooperation; underlines therefore the importance to cooperate with the AIIB in the future, which should complement the existing multilateral financial institutions;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Welcomes the political agreement to improve infrastructure links between the EU and China; welcomes therefore the decision to establish a new Connectivity Platform with the aim of creating a favourable environment for sustainable and inter-operable cross-border infrastructure networks in countries and regions between the EU and China;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Welcomes the progress made so far in the negotiations of an investment agreement; calls to intensify the efforts aiming at the conclusion of an ambitious and comprehensive Investment Agreement including investment protection, market access and fair treatment of companies both in Europe and China; notes that such a comprehensive EU-China Investment Agreement could contribute to envisage broader ambitions in a long term perspective, such as the negotiations and conclusions of a FTA;
Amendment 225 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines the Chinese interest in strategic infrastructure investments in Europe; concludes, with regard to Beijing's demand for ISDS procedures as an essential element of a BIT, that Brussels should reciprocally demand that provisencourages efforts to actively seek synergies in each others' flagship initiatives, namely the Investment Plan for Europe, and The Belt and Road Initiative with a view to develop pragmatic cooperation in varionus befields, included ing the BIT that guarantee better access for and fairer treatment of EU companies on the Chinese marketrough a possible China-EU co- investment vehicle;
Amendment 239 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 261 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the EU should offer China its support in overcoming some of the main domestic challenges in the context of the dialogues being part of the EU-China Strategic Partnership;
Amendment 264 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 278 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 286 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 302 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 315 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 338 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 347 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 351 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 356 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 374 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 391 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 416 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 429 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 469 #
2015/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 538 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Aerodromes, aerodrome equipment, the operation of aerodromes and the provision of ground handling services and apron management services at aerodromes shall comply with the essential requirements set out in Annex VII and, if applicable, Annex VIII. Member States should take the necessary measures to ensure that organisations have the adequate administrative means to exercise the responsibilities bestowed on them by the essential requirements, especially those concerning activities of organisations and personnel other than their own.
Amendment 552 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Where the delegated acts adopted pursuant to Article 34 so provide safety data demonstrates that an equipment type used or intended for use at aerodromes subject to this Regulation poses a safety risk, safety-critical aerodrome equipment used or intended for use at aerodromes subject to this Regulation shall be subject to certification and shall be issued with a certificate. The Agency should take appropriate action through safety promotion and Recommendations so that appropriate mitigation measures are put in place.
Amendment 558 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 560 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Amendment 959 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 109 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) The enhanced role of the Agency for opening new representation offices in 3rd countries need more budget from the Commission.
Amendment 1062 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point k
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) the aerodrome operator shall use only trained and qualified personnel for aerodrome operations and maintenance and shall ensure, directly or through agrerrangements with third parties, the implementation and, maintenance of training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of all relevant personnel. The training shall include theoretical and practical training and be assessed by instructors and assessors having adequate relevant experience, qualifications and competence to perform such duties;
Amendment 1063 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point m
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point m
(m) the rescue and firefighting personnel, as well as apron management services personnel, shall be properly trained and qualified to operate in the aerodrome environment. The aerodrome operator shall, directly or through arrangements with third parties, implement and maintain training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of this personnel; and. The training shall include theoretical and practical training and be assessed by instructors and assessors having adequate relevant experience, qualifications and competence to perform such duties;
Amendment 1064 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point n – introductory part
Annex VII – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2 – point n – introductory part
(n) all rescue and firefighting personnel potentially required to act in aviation emergencies, as well as personnel involved in the provision of apron management services, shall periodically demonstrate their medical fitness to execute their functions satisfactorily, taking into account the type of activity and its potential impact on safety and safety-related security impact. In this context, medical fitness, comprising both physical and mental fitness, means not suffering from any disease or disability which could make this personnel unable: – to execute the tasks necessary to operate in aviation emergencies; – to perform their assigned duties at any time; or – to perceive their environment correctly. In the case of personnel involved in the provision of apron management services, where medical fitness cannot be fully demonstrated, mitigation measures that provide equivalent safety may be implemented.
Amendment 1066 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 – point g – point 1 (new)
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 – point g – point 1 (new)
1) the provider shall use only adequately trained and qualified personnel and shall ensure the implementation and maintenance of training and checking programmes to ensure the continuing competence of all relevant personnel. The training shall include theoretical and practical training and be assessed by instructors and assessors having adequate relevant experience, qualifications and competence to perform such duties.
Amendment 1067 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 – point g – point 2 (new)
Annex VII – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2 – point g – point 2 (new)
2) the provider shall ensure that its personnel periodically demonstrate their medical fitness, comprising both physical and mental fitness, to execute their functions satisfactorily, taking into account the type of activity and in particular its potential safety and safety- related security impact.
Amendment 3 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Regulations (EC) N° 715/20071a and (EC) N° 595/20092a as regards the reduction of pollutant emissions from road vehicles, 1aOJ L 171, 29.6.2007, p1-16 2aOJ L 188, 19.7.2008, p.1-13
Amendment 8 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 30 June 2010 entitled 'Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe' (COM (2010)0352) final,
Amendment 9 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission's Special Eurobarometer 406 of December 2013 on "Attitudes of Europeans towards urban mobility",
Amendment 10 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 c (new)
Citation 23 c (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 4 March 2015 entitled 'The Paris Protocol – A blueprint for tackling global climate change beyond 2020' (COM(2015)0081),
Amendment 12 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas estimates suggest that up to 80 % of EU citizens will soonby 2050 live in cities or larger urban areas, which offer the bestgood opportunities for jobs, education, cultural activities and mobility, and at present generate growth and economic activity accounting for over 80% of EU GDP;
Amendment 18 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas cities are often very unequal places, with extreme divisions between rich and poor, and with inadequate attention given to the needs of disabled people, the elderly, children and others who are vulnerable;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas about 50 % of journeys in urban areas are shorter than 5 km and could possibly therefore mostly be made on foot or by bicycle or, public/collective transport; or any other means of transport prioritising sustainability concerns;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas supporting and promoting walking and cycling in and around urban areas, and providing sustainable, affordable and integrated public transport can play a key part in creating fairer, healthier and more socially equal cities while tackling unregulated "urban sprawl";
Amendment 36 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas urban transport accounts for about 25 % of the CO2 emissions responsible for climate change and harmful levels of air pollution in urban areas are related to direct NO2 emissions from the use of light and heavy vehicles;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas 73% of European citizens consider road safety to be a serious problem in cities and more than 30 % of road fatalities and serious injuries happening in urban areas, caused mainly by ca are mainly caused by cars; often involving Vulnerable Road Users (VRUs), such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and moped riders;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas a disproportionately high proportion of deaths and serious accidents in urban areas are caused by heavy goods vehicles, and that there is still a major concern about the risks and consequences of such vehicles sharing city road space with cyclists and other vulnerable road users, even where HGVs meet optimum safety design standards;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas sustainable urban mobility policy has a direct impact on the tourism industry;
Amendment 69 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F b (new)
Recital F b (new)
Fb. whereas European cities are tourist destination by excellence and, therefore, tourism-related transport in cities and larger urban areas has a significant contribution to transport-related emissions and road injuries and fatalities;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas there has for many years been a serious under-investment in public transport infrastructures across the EU as a whole and at the same time there is a huge increase needed in funding requirements to 2040 and beyond in both capital and revenue for sustainable urban transport;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recognises that it is critical that Member States take responsibility for appropriate technical requirements applicable to urban infrastructure and therefore calls on the Commission to encourage best practice exchange and guidance for tackling urban mobility challenges; calls for initiatives to monitor traffic and to promote multimodal public transport, smart parking solutions and intermodal ticketing facilities; notes that improving availability of free or low-cost broadband, cellular networks, Wi-Fi and other digital services on public transport services and at stations, would improve personal mobility and also be of considerable benefit for tourists and visitors;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission to establish, taking full account of appropriate local considerations and variations, minimum standards to be applied to all urban areas related to urban infrastructure, at least for pedestrian, cyclists and vulnerable users; recognises that it is hard to benchmark sustainable urban mobility effectively because cities and urban areas frequently have very specific characteristics and problems;
Amendment 134 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Invites the Member States to take preventive measures, in accordance with the precautionary principle, to improve air quality in cities and to guarantee pollutant concentrations below the levels set in the World Health Organisation guidelines, in particular by providing free public transport or by alternating traffic; Stresses that at this stage, while being still far from reaching the targets already set by the EU, special focus should be made on strengthening solutions related to public services and promotion of a modal shift to public transport, cycling, walking and car-sharing, including in deprived areas;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Member States to reduchalve the use of cars running on tradi"conventionally fuelled" cars in urban areas by 2030, and to ban themeliminate their use by 2050 on a gradual basis; calls on the Member States to support pilot projects that will encourage greater use of electric vehicles and alternative advanced biofuel vehicles; points out that the increased demand for electric vehicles will lead to the establishment of more "public charging points"; underlines that this will help to achieve EU targets for a reduction of 60% greenhouses gas emission by 2050;
Amendment 222 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges the Commission to ensure that its concepts and tools developed at the European level can be effectively adapted to the particular circumstances of each Member State; calls for better coordination with the Member States in order to ascertain at which level it would be better to organise workshops or other events of particular types, on cities' mobility planning;
Amendment 223 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Insists that urban mobility should also be considered as a means to fight poverty and social exclusion, and that the European agenda on urban mobility should also focus on the social dimension; recalls that the objectives of the Commission's proposal can only be achieved if cities' representatives and key stakeholders participate in the decision process and the exchange of experiences and best practices; urges Member States to encourage citizen's participation, through innovative communication strategies and methods, in the conception and planning of sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMP), and including encouraging representatives and stakeholders from areas on urban outskirts and areas facing economic and social challenges to participate actively;
Amendment 224 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Underlines that part of taking account of the position of the workforce in cities should be for social dialogue at all levels to be formally encouraged;
Amendment 225 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 230 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs) are the backbone of sustainable cities with adequate mobility provision for all citizens, including enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure and smoother and safer services network; calls on the Member States to focus especially on road safety as an essential element of the SUMP including specific strategies and targets to at least halve the numbers of the most seriously injured individuals, to prioritise the protection of pedestrians and the most vulnerable people, including adequate public transport schemes, education and communication campaigns;
Amendment 239 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Member States to recognise the importance the SUMPs in implementing a sustainable tourism policy in cities and larger urban areas; providing tools like the examination of permeability, ease of interaction, and integrated travel information in multiple languages is necessary for this implementation;
Amendment 240 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. emphasises that SUMPs should be consistent with the EU agenda and objectives on sustainable transport, in particular those on modal shift from road to rail set in the 2011 White Paper;
Amendment 245 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Calls on the Commission to set minimum standards and guidelines for priorities as between pedestrians, cyclists, car drivers, commercial vehicles and public transport in its Mid-Term Review on White Paper on Road Safety 2011- 2020;
Amendment 254 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises the importance of SUMPs for achieving EU targets in respect of CO2 emissions, noise, air pollution and accident reductRecalls the European Parliament's resolution of 15 December 2011 in which it was requested that by 2015 support for urban mobility projects should be made conditional on the submission by local authorities of sustainable mobility plans contributing to reduction in traffic volumes, accidents, atmospheric pollution and noise, complying with the standards and targets of European transport policy, and fitting in with the needs of surrounding towns and regions; considers that the development of SUMPs should be a precondition, among other conditional criteria, for financing EU projects in the area of urban transport; calls on the Commission to establish EU-level funding conditional not only on having such plans, but also on their containing concrete necessary and proportionate action and specifications on key target areas such as road safety, accessibility, tackling climate change and air quality;
Amendment 268 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises that affordable public transport is an essential element for inclusive public services and for securing access to jobs; recalls that due to high housing costs many workers must live in more suburban areas and face long and expensive commutes; calls on the Commission to promote initiatives such as "single and multimodal mobility passes" for all means of transport within a coherent territorial level, such as an urban agglomeration, metropolitan city or at a regional level, and with progressive or flat rate fares where appropriate; in this regard, underlines the lack so far, of a strong EU position on the importance of public transport in all Member States;
Amendment 287 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that urban mobility must be integrated into the Connecting Europe Facility / Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) measures, including support for urban nodes and the integration of mobility plans for cross-border cities; underlines that it is vital to ensure that these funds help also create both more and better jobs in affected sectors;
Amendment 308 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to promote ‘EU 'Car-free Sunday' events each month and to organiseand to adopt an ‘'EU Bicycle Day';
Amendment 335 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that shopping centres are focal points for increased road traffic and congestion problems, and believes that they should be linked up to efficient public transport and home delivery services; from the standpoint of sustainability, weekend opening of shopping centres must be ensured for the benefit of local inhabitants and tourists coming to urban centres;
Amendment 337 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out that shoppinge importance of effective and comprehensive urban planning policies and standards to achieving an integrated sustainable transport system, and that major construction areas and shopping or other retail centres are focal points for increased road traffic and congestion problems, and believes that they should be linked up to efficient public transport and home delivery services;
Amendment 10 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas tourism is a key sector of the European economy, which generates over 10 % of the EU’s GDP if sectors linked to tourism are taken into account and directly employs 13 million workers;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Europe is the world’s number one tourism destination holding a market share of 52 %; whereas forecasts see numbers of international tourists arriving in the EU increasing by 140 million each year until 2025;
Amendment 15 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas tourism represents a major socio-economic activity in the European Union with wide-ranging impact on economic growth, employment and social developments and could be therefore instrumental in addressing the current economic and employment crisis;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas tourism policy priorities contribute to, at least, three priorities of the Juncker Commission, namely to ‘Sustainable growth and jobs’, ‘Connected Digital Single Market’ and ‘Deeper and fairer Internal Market’;
Amendment 20 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the tourism industry in Europe faces a number of new challenges, among them the digitalisation of distribution channels, the increasing competition from emerging destinations and the new sharing economy sector;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas European cultural tourism plays an important role in the promotion of Europe’s rich cultural diversity, strengthens European identity and promotes cross-cultural exchanges and multicultural understanding;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 68 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the importance of coordination among the Commissions services and departments;
Amendment 81 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly encourages the Commission, in cooperation with the European Travel Commission (ETC), to further contribute to the joint promotion of Europe as the world’s top tourist destination under the umbrella of a common European holistic approach and positioning; calls on the responsible authorities to raise political awareness of the importance of inbound tourism for the European economy;
Amendment 84 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls the potential of third countries with a large population and an emerging middle class, particularly the BRIC countries, where the number of outbound tourists is rising; points out the need for more flexibility in tourist visa arrangements in order to avoid a loss of potential visitors and consequently an economic loss;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls in particular for the creation of a ‘Brand Destination Europe’ with the aim of complementing and enhancing the promotional activities of Member States, national tourism organisations and the European tourism industry, especially in long-haul markets, for the benefit of the visibility of European tourism destinations at national, regional and local level;
Amendment 98 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises, however, that a clear definition and the potential of a Brand Destination Europe has to be further developed; recommends the elaboration of a kind of SWOT model (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the European tourism industry and the setting up of a Brand manual, which should specify agreed promotion modalities; calls on the Member States to cooperate constructively in order to achieve this objective; , for instance by developing cooperative marketing tools and strategies, in order to achieve this objective; underlines the importance of public-private partnerships and suggests therefore the elaboration of a Special Partnership of Tourism (S.P.O.T.) programme;
Amendment 106 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for better use to be made of the opportunities digitalisation and innovation could afford for more effective promotion of European tourism;
Amendment 143 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. BUnderlines that Europe’s diversity and multiculturalism offer great potential for the development of thematic tourism; believes furthermore that targeted tourist products which offer a specific tourism experience are more promising in helping to overcome seasonality in Europe than tourism products targeting specific age groups (e.g. seniors and young people); Encourages initiatives to connect tourist attractions to one another in order to establish thematic tourist products and trails on a European, national, regional and local scale, exploiting the complementarity and specificities of the various European tourist attractions so as to provide the best possible experience for tourists; calls on the Commission, therefore, to review the objectives for action under the COSME programme;
Amendment 150 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that cultural events could contribute to the attractiveness of tourism destinations and therefore there is a need to organise and promote local, regional, national and international cultural events; Suggests to examine the possibility of creating a European calendar of events, integrated on the VisitEurope.com portal, in order to improve tourism information services, so that tourists can easily find information about exhibitions, festivals, sporting events and other cultural events;
Amendment 157 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is convinced that a transition must be made in European tourism from a model ofboth quantitative growth to aand qualitative model that poiy services are importants to steady and sustainable development, and that there is, in fact, a need to build a tourist industry that allows more jobs also including more qualified jobs to be created;
Amendment 161 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers that the initiative of the Hotelstars Union to harmonise gradually the accommodation classification systems across Europe should be further promoted, thus allowing for a better comparison of the accommodation offer in Europe, and therefore contributing to common quality services criteria;
Amendment 166 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to carry out a study on the impact of taxes and levies raised on tourism products and services at local, regional, national and European level on the competitiveness of Europe as a destination; Calls on the Member States on the importance of reducing VAT rates on travel and tourism services helping develop local economies and sustain growth and jobs, as well as helping Europe remain competitive on the global market;
Amendment 178 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Takes the view that statistics on employment in the tourism sector should be improved;
Amendment 179 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Is concerned with the existing skill mismatches on the labour market in the tourism industry, and with the lack of interest among young people to pursue careers in certain tourism sectors; recalls that investing in human capital is essential for the quality of tourism services and it is a precondition for sustainable and competitive growth; calls on the Commission therefore to support the tourism sector’s efforts to upgrade employers’ and employees’ skills and competences in order to anticipate future trends and skills needs; stresses the need to invest in education and training, with specific attention to higher qualifications and soft skills development, in order to improve job prospects across the sector, and to motivate young people to consider a career in the tourism industry;
Amendment 215 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises the crucial role played by European tourism in the regeneration of rural and urban areas, in order to achieve a sustainable local and regional development;
Amendment 224 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that natural heritage and biodiversity protection are a precious capital for the tourism sector, and therefore supports the Member States and the regional authorities in promoting eco- tourism and respecting EU environmental legislation when deciding on and executing infrastructure projects; supports the development of non-motorised travel routes (for walking, horse-riding or cycling), which facilitate sustainable tourism;
Amendment 265 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that accessibility in tourism is an integral part of its sustainability and; takes the view that the ‘tourism for all’ principle needs to be the reference for any national, regional, local or European tourism- related action, by taking into account the special needs of people with disabilities, families with children and older persons, needs to be made more universal by adapting the facilities and services on offer accordingly with certain constraints of the tourism sector like heritage buildings or lack of the necessary financial aid or fiscal incentives;
Amendment 298 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the activities of providers need to be correctly categorised in order to distinguish clearly between informal, ad- hoc and permanent sharing and professional business services, where appropriate regulations should apply;
Amendment 300 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Considers that security, safety and health regulation applicable to the traditional tourism sector should also apply to tourism services provided on a commercial basis in the sharing economy;
Amendment 306 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Emphasises that the technology companies acting as facilitatorintermediaries need to inform their providers about their obligations and how to remain fullybest possible ensure their compliantce with local laws;
Amendment 319 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is aware of the fact that SMEs (mostly being microenterprises) in the tourism sector face considerable difficulties in adapting to the fast-changing market conditions; notes that new IT tools such as the Tourism-IT business support portal and the TourismLink platform will help them take advantage of the digital opportunities;
Amendment 328 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to undertake a research study on the evolution of the digital travel marketplace with a view to identifying policies to ensureto encourage policies to ensure fair competition and a level playing field for travel companies along the whole value chain and protecting consumers by providing for transparency and neutrality when they search for, plan and book travel products and services;
Amendment 334 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to ensure that service providers are given fair and equal access to relevant data by travel and transport operators in order to facilitate the deployment of digital multimodal information and ticketing services and to be able to further optimise their services to the benefit of the consumers;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas at this time no transport- and tourism related issues have been included in the TTIP negotiations, partly due to the fact that this would not be in line with US trade policy;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Finds regrettable the fact that no transport- and tourism related issues were included in the Commission’s negotiating mandate for the TTIP;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that an effective EU foreign policy needs to be based on a shared vision of key European interests, values and objectives in external relations and on a common perception of the threats affecting the EU as a whole; welcomes the commitment of the HR/VP, on the basis of the mandate from the European Council of December 2013, to initiate as a matter of priority a process of strategic reflection on the EU’s foreign and security policy, which should involve a wide range of stakeholders, including Member States, European institutions and the European public; insists that this reflection should lead to a new European Security Strategy which takes recent geopolitical changes into account;
Amendment 250 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes HR/VP Federica Mogherini’s cooperative attitude towards Parliament, aimed at strengthening her accountability to the institution; reiterates the need for systematic and proactive consultation with Parliament, and in particular with its Committee on Foreign Affairs, prior to the adoption of foreign policy strategies and CSDP mandates; asks the Council to finalise negotiations with Parliament on replacing the 2002 Interinstitutional Agreement concerning access by the European Parliament to sensitive information of the Council in the field of security and defence policy; is committed to intensifying cooperation with national parliaments, including within the Inter- Parliamentary Conference for the CFSP and the CSDP, in order to be better prepared to control the respective resources;
Amendment 272 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Takes the view – in the light of the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union – that a new approach to the EU’s relations with its eastern neighbours is needed; believes that supporting those countries that want to draw closer to the EU must be a top priority for EU foreign policy; is committed, in accordance with Article 49 TEU, to the European perspective for the EU´s eastern European neighbours;
Amendment 323 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Emphasises the need for the EU and its Member States to speak with one voice vis- à-vis Russia; also calls on the candidate countries to harmonise their foreign policy towards Russia with that of the EU; calls on the HR/VP to develop, as a matter of priority, a common EU strategy on Russia, aimed at securing a commitment from Russia on peace and stability in Europe; believes that a good relationship between Russia and the EU would be in the common interest and hopes that Russia will show itself open to such a development by respecting international law;
Amendment 381 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Takes the view that the criminal activities and barbaric violence by terrorist jihadists engaged in and associated with the so-called Islamic State (IS) represent a major threat to the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and potentially to European and global peace and stability; supports the global coalition against IS and its efforts to combat IS militarily, and welcomes the contributions of EU Member States in this context; urges the stepping-up of resolute global regulatory pressure to deprive jihadists of oil revenues and to apply strict global sanctions against financial transactions in their favour; points to the urgent need to systematically disable jihadists from using the internet for propaganda; insist on the need to step up international cooperation focused on preventing extremists from traveling to Syria and Iraq to join the jihadist fight;
Amendment 393 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Believes that the US is the EU’s key strategic partner, and encourages closer coordination with the US on EU foreign policy, pursuing common approaches to challenges in the EU neighbourhood and at global level; underlines the strategic nature of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which has the potential to enable the transatlantic partners to set global standards and strengthen global governance; believes that Latin America is an important partner for the EU and that various modalities of triangular transatlantic cooperation should be developed;
Amendment 416 #
2014/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Underlines the need for a strategy, in coordination with the US, on how to draw Russia, China and other major powers into responsibility for the peace and stability of the global political and economic order; believes that Latin America is an important partner for the EU and that various modalities of triangular transatlantic cooperation should be developed; to this end, urges the HR/VP and the Council to re-think strategic partnerships;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that cultural heritage constitutes a powerful driving force for social innovation and inclusive local, regional, urban and rural development and contributes to the enhancement of sustainable cultural tourism, while reducing the impact of seasonality;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the potential for boosting cultural tourism in rural and island regions which offer intact nature and landscapes, traditional culture (folk arts, handcrafts, local festivals, gastronomic traditions), local products and authenticity; stresses, in this regard, the importance of intermodal connectivity as a means of enhancing the appeal of smaller and remote tourist destinations; stresses the inclusion of rural tourism aspects in transport development programmes;
Amendment 57 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
(a) set up a single EU portal dedicated to cultural heritage, accessible in all 24 official languages, bringing together information from all the EU programmes funding cultural heritage – thus substantially improving the access enjoyed by the cultural heritage industry to European Union policy and programme support – and structured into three main sections - funding opportunities for cultural heritage; a database with examples of best practices and excellence from the field of cultural heritage and relevant references; and news and links concerning cultural heritage- related policy developments, actions and events;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) encourage public-private partnerships;
Amendment 105 #
2014/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Draws attention to the need to improve the methodological framework in order to have better statistics related to the field of cultural heritage; stresses that, in order to assess the actual and potential economic value of the cultural heritage, it is essential to collect statistics more systematically;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure that information about and access to EU funds related to cultural tourism is facilitated for stakeholders and SMEs, with the information being made available in the EU’s official languages;
Amendment 127 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the importance of adopting a strategic approach to research and innovation; supports the Commission in its initiatives for the digitalisation of Europe’s rich cultural heritage as an important contribution to the promotion of its unique cultural wealth worldwide.
Amendment 17 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the role of research and development in the transport and tourism sectors and points out that the timely development of intelligent transport technologies, including SESAR and others, will notably contribute to economic, safety and environmental savings; therefore appropriate budgetary resources should be allocated to these transport technologies under Horizon 2020 and CEF.
Amendment 21 #
2014/2040(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Stresses that, pursuant to Article 195 of the Treaty, the EU has complementary powers relating to tourism; stresses that tourism has become a recognised category in the EU budget, but that the objectives formulated in the Lisbon Treaty have not yet been fully attained; observes that, in order for Europe to be a leading economy in global competition in the field of tourism, tourism must figure in the work of the Committee on Transport as a specific field of policy; notes that, with the aid of the resources provided through the COSME programme, the EU can respond swiftly and effectively to changes that occur in the tourism industry, but that there is a need for targeted programmes and experimental projects with the aid of which every sector of public transport may be involved as effectively as possible; observes that, by this means, economic growth may be achieved, while more – and sustainable – jobs will be created and the EU will be the prime destination in international tourism.
Amendment 91 #
2014/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Live performance artists and sports persons and their support staff, in particular, often experience difficulties in organising tours in the Union. SBusiness people, service providers, students, and researchers, culture professionals, pensioners, business people, service providers as well as tourists may also wish to stay longer than 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area. The lack of appropriate authorisation leads to a loss of potential visitors and consequently to an economic loss.
Amendment 112 #
2014/0095(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
It shall apply to third-country nationals who are not citizens of the Union within the meaning of Article 20(1) of the Treaty in the following categories: Live performance artists and sports persons and their support staff, in particular, business people, service providers, students and researchers, culture professionals, pensioners, and tourists.
Amendment 292 #
2014/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
A visa may be issued for one or multiple entries. The period of validity of a multiple entry visa shall not exceed fiveten years. The period of validity of a multiple entry visa may extend beyond the period of validity of the passport to which the visa is affixed.
Amendment 294 #
2014/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. VIS registered regular travellers who have lawfully used the two previously obtained visas shall be issued a multiple entry visa valid for at least threfive years.
Amendment 298 #
2014/0094(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. Applicants referred to in paragraph 3 who have lawfully used the multiple entry visa valid for three yearsreferred to in paragraph 3 shall be issued a new multiple entry visa valid for at least five years provided that the application is lodged no later than one year from the expiry date of the multiple entry visa valid for three yearsreferred to in paragraph 3.