Activities of Andor DELI
Plenary speeches (71)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Finnish Presidency of the Council (debate)
Opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania (continuation of debate)
Commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Lisbon Treaty and the legally binding Charter of Fundamental Rights (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Croatian Presidency (debate)
Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe (debate)
EU strategy for mobility and transport: measures needed until 2030 and beyond (debate)
Assessment of the revised enlargement methodology proposal of the Commission (debate)
Humanitarian situation of refugees at EU external borders (debate)
Road safety (debate)
Migration situation at the Greek-Turkish border and the EU's common response to it (debate)
European coordinated response to the COVID-19 outbreak (debate)
EU coordinated action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences (continuation of debate)
Conclusions of the extraordinary European Council meeting of 23 April 2020 - New MFF, own resources and Recovery plan (debate)
Emergency Legislation in Hungary and its impact on the Rule of Law and fundamental rights (debate)
Order of business
Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond (debate)
Digital Services Act: Improving the functioning of the Single Market - Digital Services Act: adapting commercial and civil law rules for commercial entities operating online - Digital Services Act and fundamental rights issues posed - Framework of ethical aspects of artificial intelligence, robotics and related technologies - Civil liability regime for artificial intelligence - Intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies (debate)
European Citizens’ Initiative – Minority SafePack (continuation of debate)
Revision of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) guidelines (debate)
Connectivity and EU-Asia relations (continuation of debate)
EU strategy for sustainable tourism (short presentation)
2019-2020 Reports on Albania – 2019-2020 Reports on Kosovo – 2019-2020 Reports on North Macedonia – 2019-2020 Reports on Serbia (debate)
Saving the summer tourism season - EU support to the hospitality sector (debate)
A European strategy for energy system integration – A European strategy for hydrogen (debate)
2019-2020 Reports on Montenegro (debate)
2019-2020 Reports on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Slovenian Presidency (debate)
Connecting Europe Facility - Streamlining measures for the realisation of the TEN-T - Railway safety and signalling: Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment (debate)
State of the Union (continuation of debate)
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2022 - all sections (debate)
The outcome of the Western Balkans summit (continuation of debate)
2022 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the French Presidency (continuation of debate)
Guidelines for the 2023 budget – Section III (debate)
Impact of Russian illegal war of aggression against Ukraine on the EU transport and tourism sectors (debate)
2021 Report on Serbia (debate)
Financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2021 - Control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank – annual report 2020 (debate)
Protection of the EU’s financial interests – combating fraud – annual report 2020 (debate)
Sustainable aviation fuels (ReFuelEU Aviation Initiative) (debate)
Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2023 financial year (debate)
Existence of a clear risk of a serious breach by Hungary of the values on which the Union is founded (debate)
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2023 - all sections (debate)
EU-Western Balkans relations in light of the new enlargement package (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
2023 budgetary procedure: joint text (debate)
New EU strategy for enlargement (debate)
Upscaling the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (debate)
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy - annual report 2022 - Implementation of the common security and defence policy - annual report 2022 (debate)
Protection of the EU’s financial interests - combating fraud - annual report 2021 (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - Strengthened EU enlargement policy to the Western Balkans
Guidelines for the 2024 budget - Section III (debate)
Impact on the 2024 EU budget of increasing European Union Recovery Instrument borrowing costs - Own resources: a new start for EU finances, a new start for Europe (debate)
2022 Report on Serbia (debate)
Industrial Emissions Directive - Industrial Emissions Portal - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure - Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Energy efficiency (recast) (joint debate - Fit for 55 and Industrial Emissions)
Greening transport package (debate)
State of the Union (debate)
Intelligent Road Transport Systems (debate)
Interim report on the proposal for a mid-term revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 (debate)
Recent developments in the Serbia-Kosovo dialogue, including the situation in the northern municipalities in Kosovo (debate)
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers (debate)
General budget of the European Union for the financial year 2024 - all sections (debate)
2024 budgetary procedure: Joint text (debate)
Ensuring proper functioning of EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes (debate)
Situation in Serbia following elections (debate)
Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications (debate)
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - Establishing the Ukraine Facility - Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (joint debate - multiannual financial framework revision)
Driving licences (debate)
Guidelines for the 2025 Budget - Section III (debate)
Reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the government of the State of Israel, of the other part
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on electronic freight transport information
Shadow reports (5)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Common Aviation Area Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific rules with respect to Directive 96/71/EC and Directive 2014/67/EU for posting drivers in the road transport sector and amending Directive 2006/22/EC as regards enforcement requirements and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 514/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards the decommitment procedure
REPORT on connectivity and EU-Asia relations
REPORT on the 2019-2020 Commission Reports on Montenegro
Opinions (1)
OPINION on intellectual property rights for the development of artificial intelligence technologies
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on connectivity and EU-Asia relations
Institutional motions (4)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on breaches of EU law and of the rights of LGBTIQ citizens in Hungary as a result of the legal changes adopted by the Hungarian Parliament
on the Rule of Law and the consequences of the ECJ ruling
Oral questions (4)
Functioning of the internal market
Putting forward an EU Strategy for Demography
Alleged conflicts of interest and influence-trafficking by judges of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Commission
Poor sanitary conditions, low levels of security and lack of parking places in rest areas for truck drivers
Written explanations (229)
Draft amending budget No 4/2019: reduction of commitment and payment appropriations in line with updated needs of expenditure and update of revenue (own resources) (A9-0012/2019 - John Howarth)
Szavazatmagyarázat – A Tanács elfogadta az Európai Bizottság tervezetét az Európai Unió 2019. évi pénzügyi évre vonatkozó, 4/2019. számú költségvetés-módosításáról. A Tanács álláspontja szerint a kötelezettségvállalási és kifizetési előirányzatok csökkentése a kiadásokra vonatkozó aktualizált előrejelzéseknek és a bevételek aktualizálásának megfelelően elfogadható.Az Európai Parlament jelentése módosította az Európai Bizottság tervezetét, megemelné többek között a migrációs kereteket is. Az Európai Parlament módosítása egyben azt is jelenti, hogy hosszú egyeztetések kezdődnek a Tanáccsal egy közös álláspont kialakítására.Tekintettel arra, hogy a magyar néppárti delegáció a magyar kormány álláspontjának megfelelően egyetért az Európai Bizottság eredeti tervezetével és nem támogatta annak megváltoztatását, szavazatommal elutasítottam az Európai Parlament jelentését.
Adjustments to the amounts mobilised from the Flexibility Instrument for 2019 to be used for migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A9-0013/2019 - John Howarth)
A Tanács elfogadta az Európai Bizottság tervezetét az Európai Unió 2019. évi pénzügyi évre vonatkozó, 4/2019. számú költségvetés-módosításáról. A Tanács álláspontja szerint a kötelezettségvállalási és kifizetési előirányzatok csökkentése a kiadásokra vonatkozó aktualizált előrejelzéseknek és a bevételek aktualizálásának megfelelően elfogadható.Az Európai Parlament jelentése módosította az Európai Bizottság tervezetét, megemelné többek között a migrációs kereteket is. Az Európai Parlament módosítása egyben azt is jelenti, hogy hosszú egyeztetések kezdődnek a Tanáccsal egy közös álláspont kialakítására.A 4/2019. számú költségvetés-módosítás megváltoztatásával az Európai Parlament jelentése módosítja a Rugalmassági Eszközből a migráció, a menekültek beáramlása és a biztonsági fenyegetések céljára 2019-ben felhasználandó összegeket is.Tekintettel arra, hogy a magyar néppárti delegáció nem támogatja a migrációs keretek növelését, szavazatommal nem támogattam az Európai Parlament jelentésének elfogadását.
Foreign electoral interference and disinformation in national and European democratic processes (B9-0108/2019, B9-0111/2019)
A világszinten egyre erősödő hibrid fenyegetések komoly biztonsági veszélyt jelentenek az EU valamennyi tagállamában, valamint az EU-s csatlakozásra készülő nyugat-balkáni államokban is. A mai napon napirendre tűzött, ebben a témában jegyzett EP-határozat azt szorgalmazza, hogy az Európai Unió hatékony és részletes stratégiát dolgozzon ki a dezinformációval szembeni gyors és erőteljes fellépés érdekében. Magyarország fontosnak tekinti a hibrid fenyegetések elleni fellépést, valamint támogatja az EU-s szintű koordinációt. Tekintettel arra, hogy indokolt a koordinált fellépés a külföldi beavatkozási kísérletekkel szemben, igennel szavaztam a határozatra.Mindazonáltal, sajnálattal állapítom meg, hogy a szöveg hivatkozásaiban és hangsúlyaiban több helyen nem kiegyensúlyozott és egyoldalú, és csak bizonyos geopolitikai összefüggéseket említ. A határozat nem említi például azt a tényt, hogy bizonyos nemkormányzati szervezetek (NGO-k) a dezinformációban és az álhírek terjesztésében is szerepet vállalnak. Aggasztó, hogy a határozat csupán az nemkormányzati szervezetekkel való együttműködést szorgalmazza, figyelmen kívül hagyva ezen szervezeteknek az álhírek terjesztésében való felelősségét.
Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 and own resources: time to meet citizens' expectations (B9-0110/2019, B9-0112/2019, B9-0113/2019)
A 2021-2027 közötti pénzügyi keretterv (MFF) javaslata jelenlegi formájában elfogadhatatlan. Az Európai Bizottság tervezete kettős mércét alkalmaz, ráadásul a regionális fejlesztési és agrárforrásokat is jelentősen csökkentené. Az EU költségvetéséhez kapcsolódó kondicionalitások tekintetében nem fogadhatjuk el semmilyen új elem bevezetését; sem az úgynevezett jogállamisággal, sem a migrációval, sem a szociális pillérrel kapcsolatban. A Bizottság által bevezetni kívánt új jogállamisági mechanizmus megkerüli a Szerződéses rendelkezéseket és duplikációt hoz létre a már meglévő eszközökkel. Elutasítjuk a közösségi források szubjektív, politikai büntetésként alkalmazható ún. jogállamisági feltételekhez kötését, a gazdaságilag, munkahelyteremtés szempontjából jól teljesítő régiók politikai vádak alapján történő büntetését.Sajnos az EU finn soros elnökségének előterjesztése sem tartalmaz elfogadható javulást ezeken a területeken Magyarország számára, sőt a költségvetés főösszegét tekintve még kevésbé ambiciózus, mint az Európai Bizottság. Az pedig kifejezetten felháborító, hogy a jelentősen visszavágott regionális és agrárforrásokokat még tovább csökkentené.Az Európai Parlament állásfoglalása jelentősen emelné a migrációra szánt forrásokat, valamint támogatja a jogállamiság és az uniós költségvetés kérdésének összekapcsolását.A fentiek miatt szavazatommal nem támogattam az Európai Parlament állásfoglalásának elfogadását.
Employment and social policies of the euro area (A9-0016/2019 - Yana Toom)
A jelentés az euróövezet foglalkoztatási és szociális politikájáról szól, mégis sürgeti egyes rendelkezések euróövezeten kívüli tagokra történő esetleges kiterjesztését is. Ezzel euróövezeten kívüli tagország képviselőjeként nem tudok egyetérteni.A jelentés szorgalmazza egy európai munkanélküliségi viszontbiztosítási rendszer felállítását és a tartós munkanélküliség kezelésére szolgáló új pénzügyi eszközt kíván bevezetni az euróövezeti országokban. Ezek a rendelkezések idő előttiek (az EU több éves költségvetése jelenleg tárgyalás alatt van), nincsenek összhangban a biztosjelöltek által a meghallgatások során tett kijelentésekkel és félő, hogy kényszerpályára állítják az új Európai Bizottságot.Európai Parlamenti képviselőként felelősen kell dolgoznunk, ezt a jelentést azonban a fentiek miatt felelős képviselő nem támogathatta szavazatával. Így a végszavazáskor tartózkodtam.
Implementation and financing of the EU general budget in 2020 in relation to the UK's withdrawal from the EU (A9-0018/2019 - Johan Van Overtveldt)
Míg általános az egyetértés abban, hogy az ügy legjobb kimenetele az Egyesült Királyságnak az Unióból való rendezett, a kilépési megállapodáson alapuló kilépése lenne, az Unió továbbra is felkészül minden lehetséges kimenetelre, többek között a megállapodás nélküli kilépésre is. Megállapodás nélküli kilépés esetén az Unió és az Egyesült Királyság közötti költségvetési kapcsolatokat a továbbiakban nem szabályoznák jogi rendelkezések. Ez jelentős bizonytalanságot és nehézségeket teremtene a 2019. és 2020. évi uniós költségvetések végrehajtása tekintetében, valamennyi egyesült királyságbeli kedvezményezett és egyes esetekben a többi tagállam kedvezményezettjei számára is.E javaslat arra irányul, hogy 2020-ig kiterjessze az Európai Parlament által 2019. április 17-én jóváhagyott (EU, Euratom) 2019/1197 rendelet szerinti, rendkívüli helyzetre szóló keretet. Ennek célja, hogy minimalizálja az uniós kiadási programok és egyéb intézkedések kedvezményezettjeit érintő legjelentősebb zavarokat a kilépés idején és 2020 végéig.Az Európai Parlament ajánlása egyetért a tanácsi rendelet tervezetével.A fentiek miatt szavazatommal támogattam az ajánlás elfogadását.
General budget of the European Union for 2020 - all sections (A9-0017/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)
Óriási áttörés, hogy a néppárti frakció, majd a Költségvetési Bizottság után most az EP plenáris ülése is elfogadta: több pénzre van szükség a regionális fejlesztési programok megvalósítására 2020-ban. Ez azért fontos, mert el kell kerülni az előző többéves pénzügyi keret végén előállt „likviditási hiány” problémáját, és biztosítani kell, hogy elegendő forrás álljon rendelkezésre a tagállami, már megvalósított projektek számláinak kifizetésére.A 2020-as év a jelenlegi többéves pénzügyi keret utolsó éve. Ezért is kell, hogy beszéljünk arról, hogy jelenlegi formájában elfogadhatatlan a 2021-2027 közötti többéves pénzügyi keretre irányuló javaslat. Az Európai Bizottság tervezete kettős mércét alkalmaz, ráadásul jelentősen csökkentené a regionális fejlesztési és agrárforrásokat is. Sajnos a finn elnökség előterjesztése sem tartalmaz elfogadható javulást ezeken a területeken Magyarország számára.Tekintettel arra, hogy az Európai Parlament plenáris ülése jelentős mértékben, 3 milliárd euróval emelné a kohéziós forrásokat 2020-ban, szavazatommal támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Discharge 2017: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (A9-0011/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa)
Az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága az Európai Számvevőszék éves jelentései alapján készíti el az egyes uniós intézmények zárszámadási jelentéseit. A mentesítési eljárás során a szakbizottság azt vizsgálja, hogy az egyes intézmények a lezárt pénzügyi évben szabályosan és hatékonyan működtek-e, volt-e bármilyen szabálytalanság a gazdálkodásukat, irányításukat érintően.Az Európai Menekültügyi Támogatási Hivatal 2017-es működése kapcsán az Európai Számvevőszék több hiányosságot is feltárt, illetve az intézmény gazdálkodásával kapcsolatban az Európai Csalás Elleni Hivatal is vizsgálatot folytat. Az ügynökség a szakbizottsági meghallgatások során nem tudta megfelelően alátámasztani azt, hogy a problémákat megfelelően orvosolták volna.Ennek következtében a szakbizottság és az Európai Parlament plénuma is úgy döntött, hogy zárszámadás megadását az Európai Menekültügyi Támogatási Hivatal vonatkozásában elutasítja.
Discharge 2017: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0010/2019 - Isabel García Muñoz)
Az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága az Európai Számvevőszék éves jelentései alapján készíti el az egyes uniós intézmények zárszámadási jelentéseit. A mentesítési eljárás során a szakbizottság azt vizsgálja, hogy az egyes intézmények a lezárt pénzügyi évben szabályosan és hatékonyan működtek-e, volt-e bármilyen szabálytalanság a gazdálkodásukat, irányításukat érintően.Az Európai Tanács évek óta megtagadja az együttműködést az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottságával, így a testület nem tudja lefolytatni a mentesítési eljárást, valamint nem tud bizonyosságot szerezni arról, hogy a Tanács gazdálkodása a 2017-es pénzügyi évre vonatkozóan rendben volt-e. Az Európai Tanács véleménye szerint az EP szakbizottságának nincs hatásköre az ellenőrzést lefolytatni.Ennek következtében a szakbizottság és az Európai Parlament plénuma is úgy döntött, hogy zárszámadás megadását az Európai Tanács vonatkozásában elutasítja.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Assessment of the impact of plant protection products on honeybees (B9-0149/2019)
Az Európai Bizottság javaslattervezete egy hosszú egyeztetés után létrejött kompromisszum eredménye, amelynek az volt a célja, hogy uniós jogszabályokba foglalja az EFSA méhekre veszélyes növényvédő szerek visszaszorításáról szóló útmutatóját. Az útmutató tartalmazza, hogyan kellene bevizsgálni a növényvédő szereket ahhoz, hogy az alkalmazott növényvédő szerek ne veszélyeztessék a méheket. A növényvédő szerek csak abban az esetben maradhatnának a piacon, ha a vizsgálatokon megfelelnek.Az EFSA méhes útmutatója nem került elfogadásra a tagállamok által, mivel annak egyes pontjai kivitelezhetetlen követelményeket támasztanak, de az útmutató ezzel kapcsolatos revíziója már elkezdődött és reményeink szerint egy élhetőbb, gyakorlatiasabb és mindenki által elfogadhatóbb megoldást fog eredményezni. E felülvizsgálatba a tervek szerint a méhészek is bevonásra kerülnek. Addig pedig az Európai Bizottság javaslata szerint a méhes útmutató már alkalmazható pontjai kötelezően kerülnének alkalmazásra a növényvédőszer gyártók és a tagállami hatóságok által.Az Európai Parlament szakbizottsági állásfoglalása nem engedi tovább az Európai Bizottság javaslatát, így az állásfoglalás alapján az 5-6 évvel korábbi, idejétmúlt szempontok szerint történik majd az értékelés és a továbbiakban is fennmarad az eddigi bizonytalan helyzet.Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal nem tudtam támogatni a szakbizottsági állásfoglalást.
Financial assistance to Member States to cover serious financial burden inflicted on them following a UK's withdrawal from the EU without an agreement (A9-0020/2019 - Younous Omarjee)
Magyarország a Bizottság javaslatát kezdeti fenntartásokkal fogadta, mivel nem tartjuk szerencsésnek a Szolidaritási Alap eredeti céljától való eltérést, tovább kétségesnek tartjuk, hogyan ragadható meg torzítás nélkül a megállapodás nélküli kilépés egyes tagállamokra kifejtett hatása. Ezen fenntartások ellenére Magyarország kész a javaslat mentén dolgozni, de bizonyos módosításokat fontosnak tartunk.Deutsch Tamás módosító javaslatokat nyújtott be a jelentéshez, melyek azt célozták, hogy (1) ne legyen hatása az új többéves pénzügyi keretre az intézkedésnek, (2) ne lehessen a Szolidaritási Alap keretében olyan célra forrást igényelni, melyet a Globalizációs Alapból is lehetne finanszírozni, továbbá, hogy (3) a jelenlegi általános szabályok mellett az év végéig jelenjenek meg a részletszabályok is.Az Európai Parlament megszavazta Deutsch Tamás módosító javaslatait, és ezekkel a módosításokkal én is támogatni tudtam a parlamenti előterjesztést a plenáris szavazás során.
Effects of the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook Group (RC-B9-0118/2019, B9-0118/2019, B9-0119/2019, B9-0120/2019, B9-0121/2019, B9-0122/2019, B9-0124/2019)
A Thomas Cook vállalat csődje páratlan esemény az európai idegenforgalmi piacon. A csődbement vállalat éves szinten 19 millió turistának nyújtott különféle szolgáltatásokat. A csőd következtében 600 ezer személy hazautazását kellett megszervezni a nemzeti hatóságoknak, több mint 20 ezer munkavállaló vesztette el munkahelyét, és az egész európai idegenforgalmi ágazatot kockázatnak teszi ki, legfőképpen az ezen a területen működő kis-, és középvállalkozókat és családi vállalkozásokat.Európa első számú turistacélpont a világon, 4%-kal hozzájárulva az Európai Unió GDP-jéhez. A Thomas Cook csődje hatalmas károkat okozott az ágazatnak, amelynek a pontos hatásai még nem mérhetők és láthatóak. Az Európai Parlament indítványának célja, hogy felhívja erre az Európai Bizottság és a tagállamok figyelmét, hogy olyan mechanizmusokat támogasson, amelyek elkerülhetővé tehetik a hasonló eseményeket a jövőben. Tekintettel az idegenforgalom fontos gazdasági szerepére szavazatommal támogattam az indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified cotton LLCotton25 (ACS-GHØØ1-3) (B9-0170/2019)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified soybean MON 89788 (MON-89788-1) (B9-0169/2019)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Ezért szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize MON 89034 × 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and sub- combinations MON 89034 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9, 1507 × NK603 × DAS-40278-9 and NK603 × DAS-40278-9 (B9-0171/2019)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Genetically modified maize Bt11 × MIR162 × MIR604 × 1507 × 5307 × GA21 and genetically modified maize combining two, three, four or five of the single events Bt11, MIR162, MIR604, 1507, 5307 and GA21 (B9-0172/2019)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Criminalisation of sexual education in Poland (B9-0166/2019, B9-0167/2019, B9-0168/2019)
Election of the Commission
A leköszönő Juncker-bizottság számos területen gyenge teljesítményt nyújtott, nem tudta megfékezni az illegális bevándorlást, miközben hagyta az Egyesült Királyságot elindulni az Európai Unióból való távozás felé. Ideje lezárni az elmúlt ötéves időszakot és egy új összetételű Európai Bizottsággal újrakezdeni a munkát. Az új Bizottsággal szembeni legfontosabb elvárásaim: állítsa meg a bevándorlást, a nemzetek Európáját támogassa, az uniós intézmények pedig ne a tagállamokkal szemben politizáljanak, továbbá védje meg a keresztény kultúrát. A fenti feltételek teljesülésének reményében megelőlegezett bizalommal támogattam szavazatommal az új, von der Leyen-féle Európai Bizottságot.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece (A9-0040/2019 - Eva Kaili)
A Bizottság javasolja az Európai Unió Szolidaritási Alapjának igénybevételét a 2019-ben Görögországban bekövetkezett súlyos időjárási jelenségekkel kapcsolatos pénzügyi támogatás nyújtása céljából. 2019 februárjában Kréta nyugati részét súlyosan sújtotta egy ciklon, amelyet rendkívül heves esőzések kísértek. Az ebből következő áradások és földcsuszamlások tragikus módon emberéleteket követeltek, falvakat zártak el a külvilágtól Réthimno és Chania térségében, továbbá jelentős károkat okoztak az infrastruktúrában, különösen az úthálózatban, és tönkretették a mezőgazdasági termelést.Jelentős károk érték a töltéseket, a vízelvezető rendszereket, a villamosenergia-hálózatot és a magáningatlanokat is, amelyek főként pénzügyileg hátrányos helyzetű háztartások tulajdonában vannak. Az Európai Parlament emlékeztet arra, hogy az Európai Unió Szolidaritási Alapjának célja, hogy a szolidaritás kifejezéseként gyorsan és hatékonyan reagáljon a vészhelyzetekre; e tekintetben hangsúlyozza, hogy az alapon keresztül nyújtott pénzügyi támogatás végső felszabadításához kapcsolódó belső eljárások nem okozhatnak semmilyen késedelmet, mivel a természeti katasztrófák általában olyan jelentős károkat okoznak, amelyek súlyosan megzavarják az emberek mindennapi életét és a helyi gazdaságokat.Az EP hangsúlyozza, hogy sürgősen szükség van az Európai Unió Szolidaritási Alapján keresztüli pénzügyi támogatás elérhetővé tételére a 2019-ben természeti katasztrófa által sújtott valamennyi régió számára. A fentiek miatt szavazatommal támogattam az EP jelentés elfogadását.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A9-0039/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)
A jelentés része annak a kompromisszumos csomagnak, amelynek köszönhetően a mai napon az Európai Parlament nagy többséggel elfogadta az Európai Unió 2020-as, a jelenlegi többéves pénzügyi keretterv utolsó éves költségvetését. A Tanács és az Európai Parlament megállapodása értelmében 2020-ban a kötelezettségvállalási főösszeg 168,7 milliárd euró lesz, mely 1,5%-os növekedésnek felel meg 2019-hez képest, a kifizetési főösszeg pedig 153,6 milliárd euró lesz, amely 3,4%-os emelést jelent az idei évhez képest. A kohéziós politikára 2020-ban 58,6 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalást és 50 milliárd euró kifizetést szán az EP és a Tanács.A Közös Agrárpolitikára és a Vidékfejlesztési Politikára 2020-ban 60 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalás és 58 milliárd euró kifizetés áll majd rendelkezésre. Az EP és a Tanács egy közös nyilatkozatban elkötelezte magát, amennyiben szükséges, egy pótköltségvetés gyorsított eljárásban való elfogadásával mozgósítani fogják a többletforrásokat a regionális fejlesztési támogatásoknál, így a jövőre benyújtott tagállami számlák kifizetésére biztosan elegendő forrás áll majd rendelkezésre a költségvetésben. A fentiek miatt szavazatommal támogattam az EP jelentés elfogadását.
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget of the Union for 2020 (A9-0036/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier)
A jelentés része annak a kompromisszumos csomagnak, amelynek köszönhetően a mai napon az Európai Parlament nagy többséggel elfogadta az Európai Unió 2020-as, a jelenlegi többéves pénzügyi keretterv utolsó éves költségvetését. A Tanács és az Európai Parlament megállapodása értelmében 2020-ban a kötelezettségvállalási főösszeg 168,7 milliárd euró lesz, mely 1,5%-os növekedésnek felel meg 2019-hez képest, a kifizetési főösszeg pedig 153,6 milliárd euró lesz, amely 3,4%-os emelést jelent az idei évhez képest. A kohéziós politikára 2020-ban 58,6 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalást és 50 milliárd euró kifizetést szán az EP és a Tanács.A Közös Agrárpolitikára és a Vidékfejlesztési Politikára 2020-ban 60 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalás és 58 milliárd euró kifizetés áll majd rendelkezésre. Az EP és a Tanács egy közös nyilatkozatban elkötelezte magát, amennyiben szükséges, egy pótköltségvetés gyorsított eljárásban való elfogadásával mozgósítani fogják a többletforrásokat a regionális fejlesztési támogatásoknál, így a jövőre benyújtott tagállami számlák kifizetésére biztosan elegendő forrás áll majd rendelkezésre a költségvetésben. A fentiek miatt szavazatommal támogattam az EP jelentés elfogadását.
2020 budgetary procedure: joint text (A9-0035/2019 - Monika Hohlmeier, Eider Gardiazabal Rubial)
A jelentés része annak a kompromisszumos csomagnak, amelynek köszönhetően a mai napon az Európai Parlament nagy többséggel elfogadta az Európai Unió 2020-as, a jelenlegi többéves pénzügyi keretterv utolsó éves költségvetését. A Tanács és az Európai Parlament megállapodása értelmében 2020-ban a kötelezettségvállalási főösszeg 168,7 milliárd euró lesz, mely 1,5%-os növekedésnek felel meg 2019-hez képest, a kifizetési főösszeg pedig 153,6 milliárd euró lesz, amely 3,4%-os emelést jelent az idei évhez képest. A kohéziós politikára 2020-ban 58,6 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalást és 50 milliárd euró kifizetést szán az EP és a Tanács.A Közös Agrárpolitikára és a Vidékfejlesztési Politikára 2020-ban 60 milliárd euró kötelezettségvállalás és 58 milliárd euró kifizetés áll majd rendelkezésre. Az EP és a Tanács egy közös nyilatkozatban elkötelezte magát, amennyiben szükséges, egy pótköltségvetés gyorsított eljárásban való elfogadásával mozgósítani fogják a többletforrásokat a regionális fejlesztési támogatásoknál, így a jövőre benyújtott tagállami számlák kifizetésére biztosan elegendő forrás áll majd rendelkezésre a költségvetésben. A fentiek miatt szavazatommal támogattam az EP jelentés elfogadását.
Climate and environmental emergency (RC-B9-0209/2019, B9-0209/2019, B9-0211/2019, B9-0212/2019, B9-0215/2019, B9-0216/2019, B9-0218/2019, B9-0220/2019)
A klímaváltozás valós folyamat, valós veszély. Ezért csupán fölösleges szójáték, hogy vészhelyzetről, vagy sürgősségről beszélünk, a lényeg a cselekvés. Szavak után tettekre van szükség a klímavédelemért. Az EP mai döntései a magyar nemzeti érdekeknek megfelelően megteremtették az alapot és az Európai Unió kötelezettségét arra, hogy Brüsszel konkrét klímavédelmi intézkedésekre végre megfelelő uniós pénzügyi forrásokat biztosítson a tagállamoknak a kitűzött klímacélok eléréséhez, ezért szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) (B9-0174/2019)
Az EP döntései a magyar polgárok, különösen a jövő nemzedékek érdekeinek megfelelően megteremtik az alapot és az Európai Unió kötelezettségét arra, hogy Brüsszel konkrét klímavédelmi intézkedésekre végre megfelelő uniós pénzügyi forrásokat biztosítson a tagállamoknak a 2050-es klímacélok eléréséhez, ezért szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
EU accession to the Istanbul Convention and other measures to combat gender-based violence (B9-0224/2019, B9-0225/2019, B9-0226/2019)
Az Isztambuli Egyezményhez való csatlakozás kérdése tagállami kompetencia. Sajnálatos, hogy az EP határozata erre nincs tekintettel, és bekerült egy a tagállamokat csatlakozásra felszólító módosító. Természetesen a nők védelmét fontos szem előtt tartanunk, de a tagállami szuverenitási jogköröket nem szabad figyelmen kívül hagyni. Mivel az Európai Parlamentnek nincs jogosultsága a tagállami szuverenitási kérdésekbe beleszólni, így a szavazatommal tartózkodtam a végszavazásnál.
Annual report 2018 on the human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union's policy on the matter (A9-0051/2019 - Isabel Wiseler-Lima)
A jelentés ajánlásokat fogalmaz meg az EU számára, hogy mely emberi jogi szempontokat helyezze előtérbe a harmadik államokkal szemben folytatott külpolitikájában. Kiáll a gyermekek, a fogyatékossággal élő személyek, az etnikai kisebbségek jogai, valamint a vallás szabadsága mellett. A jelentés a közel-keleti keresztényeket a legkiszolgáltatottabb vallási csoportok közé sorolja és felszólítja az EU-t és a tagállamokat, hogy továbbra is alakítsanak ki szövetségeket, hogy pozitív változást érjenek el a vallásszabadság terén. Mindezekre tekintettel a szöveg nagy részét támogatni tudtam.Ugyanakkor komoly hiányosság, hogy a jelentés többször is hivatkozik az EU hatáskörébe nem tartozó területekre, például a szexuális és reproduktív egészség és jogok esetében. Az erre vonatkozó részeket nem tudtam támogatni.Komoly probléma, hogy a jelentés többször is hivatkozik az ENSZ globális migrációs csomagjára, annak ellenére, hogy több EU-s tagállam is ellene szavazott, köztük Magyarország. Éppen ezért a Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegáció tagjaként ez ellen szavaztam. Ugyanígy nem tudtam támogatni a migráció legális csatornáira és az NGO-k Földközi-tengeren végzett tevékenységére való utalást. A Fidesz-KDNP delegációja elutasítja az illegális migrációt és az ENSZ migrációs csomagjának tartalmát és arra bármiféle hivatkozást, ezért a végszavazásnál tartózkodtunk.
Annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (A9-0054/2019 - David McAllister)
A közös kül- és biztonságpolitika végrehajtásáról szóló éves jelentés a tagállamok és azok polgárainak biztonságát közvetlenül vagy közvetve érintő kihívásokkal foglalkozik, mint a terrorizmus – különösen a dzsihádizmus –, a kibertámadások, az ellenőrizetlen migrációt előidéző regionális konfliktusok, az uniós tagállamok energiaellátásával kapcsolatos feszültségek vagy a szervezett bűnözés növekedése. Egyetértek a jelentéssel, hogy az Európai Unió külpolitikájának legfőbb célja a biztonság és a stabilitás biztosítása kell legyen, közben hatékony választ adva a globális kihívásokra.Viszont nem értek egyet a jelentésnek a minősített többségi szavazásra való áttérést – ha csak általánosan is – említő paragrafusával, mivel az a tagállami szuverenitás csökkenésével járna. Az eljárás főleg a kisebb tagállamoktól venné el a lehetőséget, hogy számukra fontos kérdésekben befolyásolni tudják az EU külpolitikáját, és egyenlő mértékben jelenítsék meg szuverén nemzeti érdekeiket. Ezért a Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegáció tagjaként ez ellen a paragrafus ellen szavaztam.
Annual report on the implementation of the common security and defence policy (A9-0052/2019 - Arnaud Danjean)
A közös biztonság- és védelempolitika végrehajtásáról szóló jelentés azokat a biztonságpolitikai célokat fogalmazza meg, amelyeket a magyar kormány is erőteljesen támogat, mint a terrorizmus felszámolása, a határok hatékony védelme, valamint a béke és stabilitás megőrzése.Nagyon szerencsésnek tartom, hogy az éves jelentés kiemelten foglalkozik a nyugat-balkáni régióval, amelyet nagyon fontosnak tart az EU biztonsága és stabilitása szempontjából. A szöveg hangsúlyozza, hogy javítani kell a régióban az uniós szerepvállalást és koordinációt. Az EU nyugat-balkáni politikájának céljaként ezen országok csatlakozáshoz vezető úton való segítését jelöli meg, amely céllal teljesen egyetértek.Viszont nem értek egyet semmilyen tagállami szuverenitáscsökkentést előidéző strukturális változással, sem a jelentésnek a minősített többségi szavazásra való áttérést – ha csak általánosan is – említő paragrafusával, mivel az a tagállami szuverenitás csökkenésével járna. Az eljárás főleg a kisebb tagállamoktól venné el a lehetőséget, hogy számukra fontos kérdésekben befolyásolni tudják az EU külpolitikáját, és egyenlő mértékben jelenítsék meg szuverén nemzeti érdekeiket. Ezért Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegáció tagjaként az ezt célzó paragrafusok ellen szavaztunk.
European Parliament's position on the Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0036/2020, B9-0037/2020, B9-0038/2020)
Az elfogadott állásfoglalás vitaindító, procedurális dokumentum, amely az Európai Parlament álláspontját tartalmazza az intézményközi megállapodás előkészítéséhez. Egyetértve az állásfoglalás szükségességével és fontosabb megállapításaival az alábbiak hangsúlyozása szükséges. A konferencia esélyt kínál arra, hogy az Európai Unió lépéseket tegyen a megrendült bizalom visszaállítása érdekében. Az európai integrációt a nemzeti alkotmányok teszik lehetővé, az Európai Unió pedig a tagállami alkotmányoknak köszönheti létét. Az Európai Unió olyan érdek és értékközösség, amelynek pillérei alulról felfelé ívelnek és jelmondata az egység a sokszínűségben. Az európai identitás csak a tagállami identitások elismerése és tisztelete mellett épülhet ki.A tagállamok polgárainak véleményének megismerése nem szolgálhat alapul arra, hogy felesleges ideológiai viták akadályozzák a konszenzus létrejöttét. A konferenciának egyszerre kell tisztelnie a tradíciót és képviselnie a megújulást. Az alapító atyák és a kereszténydemokrácia eszméjének tisztelete mellett olyan új kérdésékre is választ kell adni, mint pl. az európai életmód megőrzése. A konferencia nem feledkezhet meg olyan fontos, horizontális érdekeltségű témákról sem, mint az Európai Unió versenyképessége, az Európai Unió bővítése, a szomszédságpolitika valamint Európa demográfiai helyzete és a migráció helyes kezelése. A konferenciának minden lehetséges opciót meg kell vitatnia, mert csak ez biztosíthatja a megfelelő döntéshozatalt.
Common charger for mobile radio equipment (RC-B9-0070/2020, B9-0070/2020, B9-0072/2020, B9-0074/2020, B9-0075/2020, B9-0076/2020, B9-0085/2020)
Az Európai Parlament képviselői már több mint tíz éve kérik a mobiltelefonokhoz, táblagépekhez és e-könyv-olvasókhoz és más elektronikus eszközökhöz egységesen illeszkedő mobiltöltők bevezetését, azonban ezidáig nem történt érdemi előrelépés. Az ágazati szereplők közötti önkéntes megállapodás sajnos eredménytelennek bizonyult, így a piacon forgalomban lévő különféle töltők továbbra is túlzott költségeket és kellemetlenséget okoznak a fogyasztóknak.Ezen kívül, világszerte évente mintegy 50 millió tonna e-hulladék halmozódik fel a feleslegessé vált töltők következtében. A fent kifejtett indoklásra tekintettel, pozitív szavazatommal támogatom az egységes töltőkről szóló állásfoglalási indítványt. Fontosnak tartom, hogy Európai Bizottság hozzon megfelelő jogi intézkedéseket hozzon megfelelő jogi intézkedéseket az egységes mobiltöltők bevezetése érdekében, illetve ismertesse a témát érintő hatásvizsgálat eredményeit.
Conclusion of the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (A9-0003/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)
Az Európai Parlament strasbourgi plenáris ülése ma jóváhagyta a szabadkereskedelmi megállapodást Vietnámmal. Ezzel hatalmas lehetőség nyílik meg az uniós és ezáltal a magyar vállalatok előtt: hozzáférhetnek a délkelet-ázsiai térség leggyorsabban fejlődő országának közel 100 milliós piacához. A szabadkereskedelmi egyezmény elősegíti Magyarország és Vietnám közti kereskedelmi kapcsolatok elmélyítését is, ezért annak jóváhagyását én is támogattam. Az egyezmény felszámolja a jelenlegi magas vám- és nem vámjellegű akadályokat: eltörli a mostani, az európai gépjárművekre 78%-os, a borra 50%-os, az alkoholra, többek közt a pálinkára 48%-os vámot, ezáltal versenyképesebbé téve az európai termékeket.A megállapodás továbbá biztosítja 169 európai földrajzi árujelző, köztük a magyar tokaji, a szegedi szalámi, a pálinka és törkölypálinka megfelelő védelmét. Fontos, hogy a megállapodás hatályba lépésétől kezdve a végrehajtásra összpontosítsunk. A Bizottságnak mindent meg kell tennie, hogy felhasználóbarát, naprakész és gyakorlati információkkal segítsék az európai kis- és középvállalatokat, hogy teljes mértékben ki tudják használni a kereskedelemi megállapodás által kínált számos lehetőséget.
EU-Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (A9-0002/2020 - Geert Bourgeois)
Az Európai Parlament strasbourgi plenáris ülése ma jóváhagyta az EU-Vietnám közti beruházásvédelmi megállapodást. Az egyezménynek köszönhetően a beruházási kapcsolatok új jogi garanciákat kapnak: a vietnámi beruházási környezet biztonságosabbá válik az uniós beruházók, így a magyar cégek számára is, akik 64 millió értékű beruházással vannak jelen a délkelet-ázsiai országban. A Vietnámba települő uniós vállalatok beruházásai a megállapodás hatályba lépésétől kezdve jogbiztonságban, illetve szükség esetén védelemben részesülnek. A felmerülő jogviták hatékony működésének garanciája az új beruházási bírósági rendszer, amely pártatlan és korrekt eljárást ígér.Az egyezmény továbbá ösztönzi a vietnámi vállalatok uniós beruházási törekvéseit is. Az uniós megállapodás annak a már létező húsz kétoldalú beruházásvédelmi megállapodás helyébe lép, amelyet egyes tagállamok, köztük Magyarország, tárgyaltak ki korábban Vietnámmal. Örömmel tölt el, hogy a magyar Országgyűlés elsőként erősítette meg 2019. december 3-án az Uniós és Vietnám közötti beruházásvédelmi megállapodást, amelynek európai parlamenti jóváhagyását ma én is támogattam.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead and its compounds (B9-0089/2020)
Az ólom káros hatással van az idegrendszerre, a veseműködésre és a vérnyomásra. A Bizottság tervezete tartalmazza, hogy tilos felhasználni és forgalomba hozni az ólmot és vegyületeit PVC-ből készült árucikkekben, amennyiben az ólom koncentrációja eléri vagy meghaladja az árucikk PVC részeire vonatkoztatva a 0,1 tömegszázalékot. Magyarország továbbá egyetért a korlátozási javaslat alóli mentességek körével is, valamint a megfelelésre biztosított átmeneti idő hosszával is. Ezért a szavazás során szavazatommal nem támogattam a Bizottság tervezete elleni kifogást.
Automated decision-making processes: Ensuring consumer protection, and free movement of goods and services (B9-0094/2020)
A digitális egységes piac új esélyeket teremt a gazdaság fellendítésére és az életminőség javítására a mesterséges intelligencia, s azon belül az automatizáció révén. A mobil és automatizált platformok egyre inkább előtérbe kerülnek a digitális szolgáltatások fejlődésének köszönhetően. A mesterséges intelligencián alapuló technológia így a piac valamennyi ágazatát érinti, amely nemcsak rengeteg lehetőséget, hanem számos kihívást is jelent.Napjaink digitális forradalmában nem szabad szem elől téveszteni a fogyasztók érdekeit: megfelelő tájékoztatást kell adni arról, hogyan lehetséges emberi beavatkozás nélkül megfelelő döntést hozni. Példának okáért, egyre gyakrabban fordul elő, hogy orvosi, jogi vagy műszaki területen nem kizárólag szakemberek hoznak döntést, hanem az emberi beavatkozás nélkül - automatizált formában - születik.Végső soron minden fogyasztónak biztosítani kell a lehetőséget arra, hogy szakemberekhez fordulhassanak, akik felülvizsgálják a döntés helyességét. Fontos ezért, hogy önmagában a technológiai fejlődés sosem válhatja ki teljesen az emberi tényezőt! A biztonságos automatizált döntéshozatal keretrendszerének felállítása érdekében pozitív szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Allocation of slots at Community airports: common rules
A COVID-19 járvány hatásai elsőként a polgári légiközlekedést érintette a legsúlyosabban. A hatályos szabályozás következtében a légitársaságoknak abba a tarthatatlan helyzetbe kényszerültek, hogy akár üresen is a meglévő járataikat működtetniük kellett, hogy ne vesszék el az uniós reptereken a résidejüket, azaz azon jogosultságukat, hogy megadott időben le-, és felszállhassanak egy bizonyos reptéren. Egy ilyen állapot nem csak a légitársaságok működését és munkahelyek ezreit veszélyezteti, hanem fokozottan káros a környezetre is.Az Európai Bizottság javaslata lehetővé teszi, hogy 80% alatti résidő kihasználtság mellett is megtarthassak a légitársaságok a résidőket. Mivel a javaslat célja az, hogy enyhítse a felmerülő károkat a légiközlekedéseben és hozzá alakítsa a jogszabályt e rendkívüli körülményekhez szavazataimmal támogattam a sürgősségi eljárást és a bizottsági javaslat elfogadását is.
Specific measures to mobilise investments in the health care systems of the Member States and in other sectors of their economies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak (Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative)
A „Beruházási Kezdeményezés a Koronavírus Kezelésére” javaslat célja 37 millió eurónyi forrás felszabadítása a koronavírus hatásainak enyhítésére. Ehhez rendeletmódosításokra van szükség (Közös Rendelkezések, Európai Regionális Fejlesztési Alap, Európai Tengerügyi és Halászati Alap), melynek értelmében 2020-ban nem kerülnek visszafizetésre az előző évben fel nem használt előlegek (ez mintegy 8 milliárd eurót jelent), mely az átlag tagállami társfinanszírozási aránnyal számolva további 29 milliárd eurónyi forrást tenne elérhetővé.Az anyagi hozzájárulás mellett a módosítások lehetővé tennék az egészségügyi szolgáltatások válságkezelési képességének erősítését valamint a KKV-k hatékony reakcióját a járvány okozta kihívásokra. Az nem egyértelmű, hogy a javasolt intézkedések hogyan érvényesülnének olyan országok esetében, amelyek már a 2014-2020-as teljes allokációjukat lekötötték (mint például Magyarország), ezért bár a javaslatot támogattam a plenáris szavazás során, de fontosnak tartom ennek a problémának a kezelését további intézkedésekkel.
Financial assistance to Member States and countries negotiating their accession to the Union that are seriously affected by a major public health emergency
A Bizottság javaslata arra irányul, hogy az Európai Szolidaritási Alap által finanszírozható területek közé beemeljék a jelentős közegészségügyi válságokat is, amilyen például a koronavírus járvány. Így, amennyiben egy tagállam vagy tagjelölt ország kéri, pénzügyi segítséget kaphat ilyen jellegű válságkezelésre az Alapból. A Szolidaritási Alaphoz történő hozzáférés alapelvei megmaradnak, azonban a módosítás értelmében az Alap mozgósítása egyszerűsödik valamint az előlegfizetés a várható teljes hozzájárulás 25%-ára emelkedik. Minden eszközzel támogatnunk kell a koronavírus járvány megfékezését és hatásainak kezelését, ezért a javaslatot támogattam a plenáris szavazás során.
Regulation amending the Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020
Az előterjesztés a Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz finanszírozásához kapcsolódik, amely a kötelezettségvállalások terén 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz (ESI) 2016-ban került létrehozásra a migrációs helyzet kezelése céljából. Az eszközből egyedül Görögország részesült 2016 és 2018 között, 644 millió euróval, azóta „alvó üzemmódban” volt. A 2020. április 2-án benyújtott 2/2020-as költségvetés-módosító javaslattal a Bizottság ennek az eszköznek a rendelet-módosítását, illetve azonnali bevetését javasolja. A javaslattal a Bizottság kötelezettségvállalási szinten 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A 3 milliárd euróból 2,7 milliárd eurót a Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz aktiválásra fordítanának, amely többek között a koronavírus-járványhoz kapcsolódó eszközbeszerzésre, ideiglenes kórházak kialakítására, gyógyszerfejlesztésre lesz elkölthető. A jelenlegi aktivizálás az előzővel ellentétben nem egy tagországra szabott, de várhatóan a 2,7 milliárd euró nem lesz elég arra, hogy minden tagország minden kérelmét kielégítse.A költségvetés-módosító javaslat finanszírozásához kapcsolódóan az Európai Bizottság javasolja a 2014–2020-as többéves pénzügyi keretterv rendelet módosítását is annak érdekében, hogy a Globális Kötelezettségvállalási Mozgástérből 2,042 milliárd eurót fel lehessen használni a jelen krízis kezelésére.A Tanács döntéséhez előbb az Európai Parlamentnek kell hozzájárulnia.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Draft amending budget No 1/2020: Assistance to Greece in response to increased migration pressure - Immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak - Support to post-earthquake reconstruction in Albania - Other adjustments
A javaslat tárgya a 2020-as költségvetésre benyújtott első költségvetés-módosítási tervezete. Összesen 567,4 millió euró kötelezettségvállalási előirányzatot és 77,4 millió euró kifizetési előirányzatot mobilizál a tervezet. 350,0 millió eurót a görögországi migrációs helyzetre, 115,0 millió eurót a Covid19-járvány kezelésére, 100 millió eurót az albániai földrengések utáni rekonstrukcióra fordítana a javaslat, egyéb kisebb összegek pedig az Európai Betegségmegelőzési és Járványvédelmi Központot, az Európai Ügyészséget, az Európai Számvevőszéket és az Európai Ombudsmant érintenék.A 125,0 millió euró kötelezettségvállalási előirányzat az uniós polgári védelmi mechanizmus (UCPM) keretei között, amelyből 10,0 millió eurót az UCPM-en belül fognak átcsoportosítani. Így 115,0 millió eurót kell összesen pluszban mozgósítani.Ennek egy része a tagállamokat segíti a gyógyszerek, személyi védelmi felszerelések, orvosi eszközök beszerzésében, 26 tagállamot tömörítő közös közbeszerzéssel. A tervezet szerint a RescEU közvetlen támogatás 100%-os uniós társfinanszírozást nyújt majd és a beszerzett eszközök uniós szinten elérhetőek, amik a nemzeti készleteken felül adnak majd mozgásteret, ebből lesz biztosítható a további szükséglet, amennyiben szükséges.A Tanács a javaslatot április 14-én elfogadta.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Draft amending budget No 2/2020: Providing emergency support to Member States and further reinforcement of the Union Civil Protection Mechanism/rescEU to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak
Az előterjesztés a kötelezettségvállalások terén 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz (ESI) 2016-ban került létrehozásra a migrációs helyzet kezelése céljából. Az eszközből egyedül Görögország részesült 2016 és 2018 között, 644 millió euróval, azóta „alvó üzemmódban” volt. A 2020. április 2-án benyújtott 2/2020-as költségvetés-módosító javaslattal a Bizottság ennek az eszköznek a rendelet-módosítását, illetve azonnali bevetését javasolja. A javaslattal a Bizottság kötelezettségvállalási szinten 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A 3 milliárd euróból 2,7 milliárd eurót a Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz aktiválásra fordítanának, amely többek között a koronavírus-járványhoz kapcsolódó eszközbeszerzésre, ideiglenes kórházak kialakítására, gyógyszerfejlesztésre lesz elkölthető. A jelenlegi aktivizálás az előzővel ellentétben nem egy tagországra szabott, de várhatóan a 2,7 milliárd euró nem lesz elég arra, hogy minden tagország minden kérelmét kielégítse.A Tanács a javaslatot április 14-én elfogadta.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0092/2020)
A javaslat kapcsolódik az 1-es számú pótköltségvetéshez, amelynek tárgya a 2020-as költségvetésre benyújtott első költségvetés-módosítási tervezete. Összesen 567,4 millió euró kötelezettségvállalási előirányzatot és 77,4 millió euró kifizetési előirányzatot mobilizál a tervezet. 350,0 millió eurót a görögországi migrációs helyzetre, 115,0 millió eurót a Covid19-járvány kezelésére, 100 millió eurót az albániai földrengések utáni rekonstrukcióra fordítana a javaslat, egyéb kisebb összegek pedig az Európai Betegségmegelőzési és Járványvédelmi Központot, az Európai Ügyészséget, az Európai Számvevőszéket és az Európai Ombudsmant érintenék.A 125,0 millió euró kötelezettségvállalási előirányzat az uniós polgári védelmi mechanizmus (UCPM) keretei között, amelyből 10,0 millió eurót az UCPM-en belül fognak átcsoportosítani. Így 115,0 millió eurót kell összesen pluszban mozgósítani.Ennek egy része a tagállamokat segíti a gyógyszerek, személyi védelmi felszerelések, orvosi eszközök beszerzésében, 26 tagállamot tömörítő közös közbeszerzéssel. A tervezet szerint a RescEU közvetlen támogatás 100%-os uniós társfinanszírozást nyújt majd és a beszerzett eszközök uniós szinten elérhetőek, amik a nemzeti készleteken felül adnak majd mozgásteret, ebből lesz biztosítható a további szükséglet, amennyiben szükséges.A pótköltségvetéshez kapcsolódóan 73,3 millió eurót a Rugalmassági Eszközből mobilizálnak a 3. fejezetben.A Tanács a javaslatot április 14-én elfogadta.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for 2020: migration, refugee inflows and security threats; immediate measures in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak; reinforcement of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (C9-0096/2020)
Az előterjesztés a Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz finanszírozásához kapcsolódik, amely a kötelezettségvállalások terén 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz (ESI) 2016-ban került létrehozásra a migrációs helyzet kezelése céljából. Az eszközből egyedül Görögország részesült 2016 és 2018 között, 644 millió euróval, azóta „alvó üzemmódban” volt. A 2020. április 2-án benyújtott 2/2020-as költségvetés-módosító javaslattal a Bizottság ennek az eszköznek a rendelet-módosítását, illetve azonnali bevetését javasolja. A javaslattal a Bizottság kötelezettségvállalási szinten 3 milliárd euróval, kifizetések terén 1,53 milliárd euróval javasolja megemelni a 2020-as költségvetés szintjét.A 3 milliárd euróból 2,7 milliárd eurót a Sürgősségi Támogatási Eszköz aktiválásra fordítanának, amely többek között a koronavírus-járványhoz kapcsolódó eszközbeszerzésre, ideiglenes kórházak kialakítására, gyógyszerfejlesztésre lesz elkölthető. A jelenlegi aktivizálás az előzővel ellentétben nem egy tagországra szabott, de várhatóan a 2,7 milliárd euró nem lesz elég arra, hogy minden tagország minden kérelmét kielégítse.A költségvetés-módosító javaslat finanszírozását illetően a Rugalmassági Eszköz keretében 243 millió euró válik elérhetővé.A Tanács a javaslatot április 14-én elfogadta.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Specific measures to provide exceptional flexibility for the use of the European Structural and Investments Funds in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
A Bizottság Közös Rendelkezések és az Európai Regionális Fejlesztési Alap újabb, második körös, koronavírus-járvány negatív gazdasági hatásainak kezelésével kapcsolatos módosításairól szóló javaslata megfelelően kezeli a Magyarország számára kiemelten fontos kérdéseket.A javaslat alapján átmeneti, 100%-os társfinanszírozásra van lehetőség a 2020-21-es számviteli évben az ERFA, ESZA és KA esetében. Lehetséges továbbá a 2020-ban rendelkezésre álló források átcsoportosítása az ERFA, ESZA és a KA között, korlátozások nélkül. Ugyanígy lehetőség van a régiókategóriák közötti átcsoportosításra, a tagállamok kérhetik a 2020-as forrásaik ilyen jellegű korlátlan átcsoportosítását.További könnyítés, hogy a tematikus koncentrációs kötelezettségeket átmenetileg nem kell betartani. A Bizottság egyéb javaslatokat is tett, melyek többek között a Partnerségi Megállapodásokkal, a műveletek elszámolhatóságával, a vis maior esetekkel, az adminisztratív terhek csökkentésével kapcsolatosak.A javaslatok hozzájárulnak a koronavírus-járvány következtében fellépő negatív gazdasági hatások mérsékléséhez, ezért támogattam az előterjesztést az áprilisi plenáris szavazások során.
Introduction of specific measures for addressing the COVID-19 crisis
Nem szabad, hogy a leginkább rászoruló személyeknek nyújtott támogatás a fertőzés kockázata miatt megszakadjon. A válság nagyobb kockázatot jelent a legkiszolgáltatottabbak számára, ők a mindennapokban tapasztalják meg a nélkülözést, ha nem segítünk gyorsan, rugalmas módon, a helyzethez alkalmazkodva. A tagállamoknak a járvány idején is gondoskodniuk kell arról, hogy a legszegényebben élelmet és más alapvető fogyasztási cikkeket (pl. lábbeli, szappan és sampon) kapjanak. Reagálni kell a mindennapi kihívásokra és nem csak elméletben, hanem életszerűen.A leginkább rászoruló személyeket támogató európai segítségnyújtási alap (FEAD) szabályainak sürgős eljárásban való módosítása fontos, mert a járvány és a távolságtartás szabályai miatt új módot kell találni az élelmiszerek kiosztására, hiszen az emberek jelenleg nem gyűlhetnek össze egy ingyen konyhán, mint korábban. Változtatni kell tehát a segítség célba juttatásán: egységcsomagok kiszállítása vagy utalványok osztása most jobb módszer. Egyes országokban azonban az elektronikus utalványok osztása nem célravezető, ezért szükség van rugalmasságra és a tagállami sajátosságokhoz igazodásra.Az ételosztáshoz jelenleg megfelelő védő felszerelés is szükséges, ezért üdvözlöm, hogy az alap az élelmiszer és alapvető anyagi támogatás osztásán felül most a járvány elleni védőfelszerelések osztására is használható lesz, ráadásul átmenetileg 100%-os EU-finanszírozással.Szavazatommal ezért támogattam a Rendelet módosítását.
Medical devices (C9-0098/2020)
Az Európai Unió 2017-ben dolgozta ki az orvostechnikai eszközök, valamint az in-vitro diagnosztikai eszközök felhasználását és kereskedelmét szabályozó rendeleteket, amelyeket az orvostechnikai eszközök tekintetében 2020. május 26-tól, az in-vitro diagnosztikai eszközök tekintetében pedig 2022. május 26-tól kellene majd alkalmazni.Problémát jelent azonban, hogy az uniós szervek részéről számos, a rendeletek végrehajtásához szükséges intézkedés meghozatala terén elmaradás tapasztalható.Továbbá a rendeletek számos olyan, politikailag és gazdaságilag érzékeny rendelkezést tartalmaznak, melyekben a döntéshozatalt részben a tagállamokra bízzák. A Covid19-járvány és a kialakult közegészségügyi válság eddig nem látott kihívás elé állította a tagállamokat. A jelenlegi rendkívüli helyezt az (EU) 2017/745 rendelet hatálya alá tartozó több területet is érint, a tagállamok, a gazdasági szereplők és intézmények nem tudják biztosítani a rendelet megfelelő végrehajtását és alkalmazását.A fentiekkel összhangban a szavazás során támogattam az orvostechnikai eszközök felhasználását és kereskedelmét szabályozó rendelet alkalmazására vonatkozó határidő egy évvel történő halasztását.
A safety net to protect the beneficiaries of EU programmes: setting up an MFF contingency plan (A9-0099/2020 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)
Az Európai Parlament saját kezdeményezésű jelentése az Európai Bizottságnak szóló ajánlásokat fogalmaz meg egy, az uniós programok kedvezményezettjeinek védelmét szolgáló biztonsági hálóról, amennyiben 2020 végéig nem születik megállapodás az új többéves pénzügyi kerettervről (MFF). Ez egy vészhelyzeti terv kidolgozására irányuló javaslat.Az EP kéri az Európai Bizottságot, hogy 2020. június 15-ig nyújtson be javaslatot a többéves pénzügyi keretre vonatkozó vészhelyzeti tervre.A képviselők kérik, hogy az EB hosszabbítsa meg az összes MFF-hez kapcsolódó kiadási program alap jogi aktusaiban megállapított határidőket, amennyiben nincs új MFF. Ennek megfelelően a Közös Agrárpolitika és a Kohéziós Politika kedvezményezettjei is biztonságban lennének, 2021-ben is megkapnák a nekik járó támogatásokat.A 2021-es keretek minden uniós program esetében a 2020-as báziséven alapulnának, figyelembe véve egy 2%-os deflátort.A koronavírus okozta válság kezelésére módosítanák a kapcsolódó uniós programokat azzal, hogy a 2%-os emelésen felül többletforrásokat mozgósítanának erre a célra. Ez lehetővé tenné új célzott intézkedések bevezetését a válság kezelésére, egy újjáépítési és helyreállítási terv finanszírozására.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
2018 discharge: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (A9-0030/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Üzemanyagcella- és Hidrogéntechnológiai Közös Vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a közös vállalkozást érintő pénzügyi és szabályszerűségi átvilágítás komolyabb hiányosságokat nem tárt fel. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
2018 discharge: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (A9-0032/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Tiszta Égbolt közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék kijelentette, hogy az ellenőrzések során bizonyosságot szerzett a 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámoló megbízhatóságáról, valamint arról, hogy az alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapította, hogy a pénzügyi és szabályszerűségi átvilágítás komolyabb hiányosságokat nem tárt fel. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
2018 discharge: Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (A9-0034/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Bioalapú Iparágak közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (A9-0042/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Biztosítás- és Foglalkoztatóinyugdíj-hatóságra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapítása alapján az ellenőrzések során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodtak arról, hogy a hatóság 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A9-0045/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az ECSEL közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (A9-0046/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Innovatív gyógyszerek kutatására irányuló kezdeményezést megvalósító közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék kijelentette, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az intézet éves beszámolója megbízható. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (A9-0055/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Shift2Rail közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék kijelentette, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy a közös vállalkozás éves beszámolója megbízható. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Environment Agency (A9-0064/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Környezetvédelmi Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for Railways (A9-0061/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Vasúti Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az Európai Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy vizsgálatai során elegendő bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy a 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó, az ügynökség által benyújtott éves beszámoló megbízható, és hogy az annak alapját jelentő ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Maritime Safety Agency (A9-0066/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Tengerészeti Biztonsági Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a vizsgálatok során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Tengerészeti Biztonsági Ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European GNSS Agency (A9-0067/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai GNSS Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A számvevőszék megállapítása alapján az ellenőrzések során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodtak arról, hogy az ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (A9-0073/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Kábítószer és Kábítószerfüggőség Európai Megfigyelőközpontjára vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Aviation Safety Agency (A9-0074/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Unió Repülésbiztonsági Ügynökségére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a vizsgálatok során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Asylum Support Office (A9-0077/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Menekültügyi Támogatási Hivatal 2018-as pénzügyi évére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a vizsgálatok során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy a Hivatal 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Parliament (A9-0021/2020 - Maria Grapini)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Parlamentre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az ellenőrzés során a Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a kifizetések 2018-ra vonatkozóan lényegében hibamentesek voltak. A 2018-as évre vonatkozó éves jelentésében a Számvevőszék nem emelt kifogást a Parlament 2018-as gazdálkodásával kapcsolatban. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - Court of Justice of the European Union (A9-0027/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Bíróságra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Kiemeli, hogy egyetlen hiányosságot sem azonosítottak a vizsgálat során. Az ellenőrzés keretében a Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a kifizetések 2018-ra vonatkozóan lényegében hibamentesek voltak. A 2018-as évre vonatkozó éves jelentésében a Számvevőszék kifogást sem emelt a Bíróság 2018-as gazdálkodásával kapcsolatban. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Ombudsman (A9-0028/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Ombudsmanra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az éves jelentésében a Számvevőszék ellenőrzési munkája megállapította, hogy a kifizetések a 2018-as évre vonatkozóan lényeges hibáktól mentesek. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Data Protection Supervisor (A9-0029/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Adatvédelmi Biztosra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - Court of Auditors (A9-0031/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Számvevőszékre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Megjegyzi a jelentés, hogy a Számvevőszék éves beszámolóját egy független könyvvizsgáló ellenőrzi, hogy ugyanazt az átláthatóságot és elszámoltathatóságot tudja alkalmazni, mint az ellenőrzött szervezetek esetében. A pénzügyi kimutatás valós képet mutat a Számvevőszék pénzügyi helyzetéről. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (A9-0033/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Munkahelyi Biztonsági és Egészségvédelmi Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolóját a Számvevőszék jogszerűnek és szabályszerűnek ítélte. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (A9-0035/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Unió Szerveinek Fordítóközpontjára vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Unió Szerveinek Fordítóközpontja a 2018-as pénzügyi évre megbízható éves beszámolót nyújtott be és az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem állapítottak meg. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A9-0038/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Tanácsra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. 2018. évi éves jelentésében a Számvevőszék ellenőrzési munkája alapján megállapította, hogy a 2018-as pénzügyi évet illetően az intézmények és szervek igazgatási és egyéb kiadásokkal kapcsolatos kifizetései összességükben lényegi hibától mentesek voltak. A Tanács és a Parlament közötti együttműködés Tanács részéről történő elutasítása következtében a szakbizottság nem tudta lefolytatni a mentesítési eljárást. Így a szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásának elhalasztásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadásának elhalasztását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) (A9-0039/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Hálózat- és Információbiztonsági Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék az általa lefolytatott vizsgálatok alapján kellő bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy az Európai Hálózat- és Információbiztonsági Ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (A9-0040/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Szakképzésfejlesztési Központra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Fisheries Control Agency (A9-0041/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Halászati Ellenőrző Hivatalra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékű bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy az Európai Halászati Ellenőrző Hivatal 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A9-0043/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Külügyi Szolgálatra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék kijelenti, hogy bizonyosságot szerzett a 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámoló megbízhatóságáról, valamint arról, hogy az alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A9-0044/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a SESAR közös vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék a SESAR közös vállalkozás 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó beszámolóját megbízhatónak találta és az annak alapjául szolgáló pénzügyi műveleteket minden lényegi szempontból jogszerűnek és szabályszerűnek ítélte. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a közös vállalkozást érintő pénzügyi és szabályszerűségi átvilágítás komolyabb hiányosságokat nem tárt fel. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Training Foundation (A9-0047/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Képzési Alapítványra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy a 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámoló megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Eurojust (A9-0048/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Unió Büntető Igazságügyi Együttműködési Ügynökségére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A9-0049/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Fúziósenergia-fejlesztési és ITER Európai Közös Vállalkozásra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a közös vállalkozást érintő pénzügyi és szabályszerűségi átvilágítás komolyabb hiányosságokat nem tárt fel. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson is a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office) (A9-0050/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Elektronikus Hírközlési Szabályozók Testületére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék az általa lefolytatott vizsgálatok alapján kellő bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy az Európai Elektronikus Hírközlési Szabályozók Testülete 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (A9-0051/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Alapítvány az Élet- és Munkakörülmények Javításáért elnevezésű szervezetre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (A9-0052/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Energiaszabályozók Együttműködési Ügynökségére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) (A9-0053/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Nagyméretű IT-rendszerek operatív irányítását végző Európai Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (A9-0054/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Innovációs és Technológiai Intézetre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék kijelentette, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az intézet éves beszámolója megbízható, valamint elegendő és megfelelő könyvvizsgálati bizonyítékot talált az ügyletek jogszerűségére és szabályszerűségére vonatkozóan. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: Euratom Supply Agency (A9-0056/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Euratom Ellátási Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds (A9-0057/2020 - Michèle Rivasi)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a nyolcadik, kilencedik, tizedik és tizenegyedik Európai Fejlesztési Alapra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az Európai Parlament jóváhagyta a nyolcadik, kilencedik, tizedik és tizenegyedik Európai Fejlesztési Alap 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó elszámolásának lezárását. Bár a Számvevőszék a Fejlesztési Alap éves beszámolójának alapjául szolgáló műveleteket jogszerűnek és szabályosnak ítélte. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Institute for Gender Equality (A9-0058/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Nemek Közötti Egyenlőség Európai Intézetére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy az Intézet által a 2018-as pénzügyi évre benyújtott éves beszámoló megbízható és az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Securities and Markets Authority (A9-0059/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Értékpapírpiaci Hatóságra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az Európai Parlament jóváhagyta az Európai Értékpapírpiaci Hatóság 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó elszámolásának lezárását. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Banking Authority (A9-0060/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Bankhatóságra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Bankhatóság 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek volta. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) (A9-0062/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Bűnüldözési Képzési Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy a Bűnüldözési Képzési Ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Chemicals Agency (A9-0063/2020 - Ryszard Antoni Legutko)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Vegyianyag Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Vegyianyag Ügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (A9-0065/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Betegségmegelőzési és Járványvédelmi Központra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az Európai Parlament jóváhagyta az Európai Betegségmegelőzési és Járványvédelmi Központ 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó elszámolásának lezárását. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy az általa lefolytatott pénzügyi vizsgálatok során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Betegségmegelőzési és Járványvédelmi Központ 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályosak voltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Food Safety Authority (A9-0068/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Élelmiszerbiztonsági Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget – Commission and executive agencies (A9-0069/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Bizottság és végrehajtó ügynökségeire vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékű bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy a Bizottság és végrehajtó ügynökségeinek 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolói megbízhatóak, és az azok alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (A9-0070/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Unió Alapjogi Ügynökségére vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: EU general budget – Committee of the Regions (A9-0071/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Régiók Bizottságára vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy kellő mértékű bizonyosságot szerzett arról, hogy a Régiók Bizottságának 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Border and Coast Guard Agency (A9-0072/2020 - Joachim Stanisław Brudziński)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Határ- és Partvédelmi Ügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (A9-0075/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Europolra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az Európai Parlament jóváhagyta a Bűnüldözési Együttműködés Európai Uniós Ügynöksége 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó elszámolásának lezárását. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: European Medicines Agency (A9-0076/2020 - Ryszard Czarnecki)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének az Európai Gyógyszerügynökségre vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. A Számvevőszék megállapította, hogy a vizsgálatok során kellő mértékben megbizonyosodott arról, hogy az Európai Gyógyszerügynökség 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves beszámolója megbízható, és hogy az annak alapjául szolgáló ügyletek jogszerűek és szabályszerűek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. A szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadását támogattam.
Discharge 2018: General budget of the EU – European Economic and Social Committee (A9-0078/2020 - Tomáš Zdechovský)
Az Európai Számvevőszék 2018-as pénzügyi évre vonatkozó éves jelentésének bemutatását követően a 2018. évi zárszámadási eljárás keretében az Európai Parlament Költségvetési Ellenőrző Bizottsága elvégezte az Európai Unió általános költségvetésének a Gazdasági és Szociális Bizottságra vonatkozó pénzügyi ellenőrzését. A szakbizottság elsődleges feladata a közösségi költségvetés végrehajtásának szabályosságát és hatékonyságát biztosítani, ellenőrizni. Az éves jelentésében a Számvevőszék ellenőrzési munkája megállapította, hogy a kifizetések a 2018-as évre vonatkozóan lényeges hibáktól mentesek voltak. A zárszámadási jelentés megállapítja, hogy a pénzügyi átvilágítás rendben lezajlott és a vizsgálat során nagyobb hiányosságokat nem tapasztaltak. Az Európai Gazdasági és Szociális Bizottsággal kapcsolatban azonban OLAF, illetve belga hatósági vizsgálatok vannak folyamatban, a szakbizottság továbbá nem szerzett bizonyosságot arról, hogy a már meglévő ajánlásokat az intézmény végrehajtotta-e, ezért a szakbizottság februári ülésén a mentesítés megadásának elhalasztásáról, a 2018-as számlák lezárásának egy későbbi időpontban történő lehetséges megadásáról döntött. A plenáris szavazáson a mentesítés megadásának elhalasztását támogattam.
Temporary measures concerning the general meetings of European companies (SE) and of European Cooperative Societies (SCE)
Az európai részvénytársaságok (SE) statútumáról szóló, 2001. október 8-i 2157/2001/EK tanácsi rendelet és az európai szövetkezet (SCE) statútumáról szóló, 2003. július 22-i 1435/2003/EK tanácsi rendelet szabályokat állapít meg az általuk szabályozott jogalanyok létrehozására és működésére vonatkozóan. Az SE-rendelet és az SCE-rendelet egyúttal a közgyűlés megtartásának határidejét is harmonizálja, amely szerint e társaságok minden naptári évben legalább egyszer, a pénzügyi évük végét követő hat hónapon belül közgyűlést tartanak. A rendeletek nem engednek kivételt e kötelezettség alól.A Covid19-világjárvány súlyos hatással van a vállalkozásokra és a szövetkezetekre, köztük az európai részvénytársaságokra és az európai szövetkezetekre egyaránt. Jelentős nehézséget jelent számukra az érintett rendeletek szerinti közgyűlési határidő betartása, így uniós szinten ideiglenesen lehetővé kell tenni az előírt határidőtől való eltérést. Az ideiglenes eltérés révén az európai részvénytársaságoknak és az európai szövetkezeteknek közgyűlésüket a pénzügyi év végétől számított 12 hónapon belül, de legkésőbb 2020. december 31-ig kell megtartaniuk. Az eltérés lehetővé teszi, hogy az európai részvénytársaságok és az európai szövetkezetek megfelelően elő tudják készíteni közgyűlésüket, és jogbiztonságot teremt az SE- és az SCE-rendeletben meghatározott kötelezettségek teljesítése tekintetében. Emiatt szavazatommal támogattam a javaslatot.
4th railway package: extension of the transposition periods
Az Európai Bizottság a 2016/797 és a 2016/798 számú irányelvek módosítását javasolta sürgőségi eljárásban, mivel 17 tagállam nem tudta határidőn belül átültetni a jogszabályokat nemzeti jogrendjébe a Covid19 világjárvány okozta fennakadások miatt. Az átültetési határidőt az irányelvek június 16-ban határozták meg, és az Európai Bizottság három hónapos halasztást javasolt, azaz szeptember 16-ikát. A Coreper által jóváhagyott javaslat szerint december 31-ig tolható ki az átültetési határidő. Az Európai Parlament által javasolt kitolási határidő pedig október 31. volt. Sajnálatos, hogy mivel a tanácsi álláspont és a parlamenti álláspont eltérő, ezért intézményközi egyeztetésekre lehet szükség, ami a jogszabály javaslat elfogadásának halasztását eredményezheti. Ennek ellenére támogattam a parlamenti javaslat elfogadását, mivel az is kedvezőbb a tagállamok számára az Európai Bizottság javaslatánál.
Tourism and transport in 2020 and beyond (RC-B9-0166/2020, B9-0166/2020, B9-0175/2020, B9-0177/2020, B9-0178/2020, B9-0180/2020, B9-0182/2020, B9-0184/2020)
Az idegenenforgalmi és vendéglátóiipari szektor az egyik legsúlyosabban sújtott gazdasági ágazat a koronavírus-járvány okozta egészségügyi és gazdasági válság miatt, aminek következtében több millió munkahely került veszélybe Európa szerte. Az Európai Parlament határozatot fogadott el a turizmus és az utazás jövőjével kapcsolatban. A határozat tartalmazott olyan elemeket, amelyekkel nem tudtam egyetérteni, ezért azok ellen szavaztam. Ilyenek az Uniós szintű mechanizmus a határzár be-, és kivezetésére, mivel e kérdésben a döntés minden esetben tagállami hatáskör kell, hogy maradjon. Továbbá az uniós szintű keret a munkavállalókat illetően, illetve uniós szintű turisztikai jótállási alap, mivel e kérdések uniós szintű szabályozására az alapító szerződések nem látnak elő jogalapot.Viszont, mivel a turizmus újraindítása Magyarország számára elsőbbséget élvező kérdés és a határozat tartalmazott számos pozitív elemet is, a végszavazásnál támogattam a határozat elfogadását.
Draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the European Union (A9-0146/2020 - José Manuel Fernandes, Valerie Hayer)
A Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegációja már a júliusi EP állásfoglalást követően jelezte: az európai polgárok százmillióinak érdekeivel ellentétes, ezért elfogadhatatlan az EP többségének álláspontja, amely élesen támadja, elutasítja az Európai Tanácsban született történelmi költségvetési megállapodást. Valamennyi európai országot elérte a járvány második hulláma, így még fontosabb a hét éves keretköltségvetés és a helyreállítási alap lehető leggyorsabb elfogadása. Az EP többsége a közös európai érdekekkel ellentétesen nem támogatja a tanácsi megállapodást, sőt, felelőtlen módon megtámadta azt. Ez a támadás az új koronavírus-járvány okozta szociális és gazdasági válság közös uniós kezelésében eredményez helyrehozhatatlan késedelmet.Ennek a súlyosan felelőtlen parlamenti eljárásnak újabb állomása: az EP többsége olyan uniós bevételek bevezetését támasztotta feltételül, amelyek a tagállamok döntő többségének álláspontjával élesen szembemenve felváltanák a jelenlegi, nagyobb részt a tagállamok gazdasági fejlettségétől függő befizetéseken alapuló rendszert. A legtöbb ilyen új, ún. saját forrás javaslat a szegényebb tagállamoktól vonna el több forrást a gazdagok javára. Az EP többsége megint az öncélú politikai nyomásgyakorlás eszközéhez nyúl, egy olyan, mindenki számára kötelező menetrendet szeretne az új bevételek bevezetésére, amely nélkül nem fogadja el az állam- és kormányfők történelmi döntését.A fentiek miatt szavazatommal csak a Tanács álláspontjának elfogadását támogattam!
Implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia (A9-0136/2020 - Sven Mikser)
A Fidesz-KDNP képviselőjeként támogatom az EU és a keleti partnerség, köztük Georgia kapcsolatainak elmélyítését. Fontos az eddigi eredmények elismerése, ambiciózus célkitűzések megfogalmazása a jövőre vonatkozóan.A jelentés elismeri, hogy Georgia elkötelezett a Társulási Megállapodás, a DCFTA végrehajtása mellett, folytatja az uniós értékekhez, előírásokhoz közeledést. Ezt bizonyítja a pártok közötti párbeszéd alapján létrejött egyetértési megállapodás, mely döntő lépés Georgia depolarizációja, politikai környezetének normalizálása felé. Az egyetértési nyilatkozat eredményeként megtörténtek a szükséges alkotmány- és törvénymódosítások, így az október 31-ei választások az új rendszer szerint valósulnak meg, mely 120 arányos és 30 többségi mandátumon, a választási körzetek méltányos összetételén alapul.A jelentéssel összhangban elismerést érdemel Georgia a koronavírus megfékezésére tett intézkedésekért, hatékony védekezésért. Georgia az EU megbízható partnere, valamint a KBVP és a NATO küldetéseinek, műveleteinek jelentős résztvevője. Ezért is fontos kiállnunk Georgia szuverenitása és területi egysége mellett a nemzetközileg elismert határokon belül.Georgia jó úton halad, ha vannak is hiányosságok, amit Georgiának pótolnia kell a reformok és demokratikus elvek végrehajtása terén.Bár a jelentés néhány részével nem értek egyet, pl. az Isztambuli egyezmény teljeskörű végrehajtására vonatkozó felszólítással, vagy a belpolitikai szubszidiaritási területekbe való beleszólással, de Georgia az EU kiemelt partnere, így biztosítanunk kell együttműködésünkről, ezért szavazatommal támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Type approval of motor vehicles (Real Driving Emissions) (A9-0139/2020 - Esther de Lange)
Magyarország és kormánya elkötelezett annak érdekében, hogy megóvja a környezetet és a magyar emberek egészségét. Ennek megfelelően mindig is támogattuk a folyamatos szigorítási intézkedéseket a károsanyagok kibocsátásával kapcsolatban.Az Európai Parlament „Gépjárművek típusjóváhagyása (valós vezetési körülmények közötti kibocsátások)” című jelentése viszont nem veszi kellően figyelembe a személyautók kibocsátását mérő eszközök pontatlanságából eredő hibát. Tudományosan nem bizonyított, hogy a mérőeszközök gyártói hibamentes készülékkel fognak rendelkezni a javaslatban szereplő időpontig. A gépjárműgyártókat így önhibájukon kívül újabb szigorításokkal büntetnénk, ezáltal számos munkahelyet, köztük magyar családok megélhetését sodornánk veszélybe. Ezen megközelítés hátrányosan érintené mind a polgárokat, mind a vállalkozásokat, ezért a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam.
Determination of a clear risk of a serious breach by the Republic of Poland of the rule of law
Az elmúlt években bevett gyakorlattá vált, hogy a jogállamiságot politikai furkósbotként használják bizonyos tagállamok ellen. Lengyelország és Magyarország ellen évek óta zajlik eljárás, amely kizárólag politikai célokat követ, és amely maga sem felel meg a jogállamiság követelményeinek.A Lengyelországról szóló jelentés egy évek óta húzódó, parttalan eljárás részeként született, amelyben arra tesznek kísérletet, hogy a vádak körét folyamatosan bővítsék, újabb és újabb, egyébként szigorúan tagállami hatáskörbe tartozó tárgyköröket vonjanak be az eljárásba. Mindez sérti A tisztességes eljárás és a „vádhoz kötöttség” elvét. Úgy nem lehet számon kérni a jogállamiságot, hogy a tagállamokkal szemben eltérő mércét alkalmaznak, hogy dialógus helyett vádaskodó jelentéseket fogadnak el, hogy évekig tartó parttalan eljárásnak vetik őket alá.Különösen szembeötlő, hogy a mondvacsinált jogállamisági vádak csak akkor kerülnek elő, ha karakteres, jobboldali politikát folytató kormány alakul egy tagállamban, míg baloldali vagy liberális kormányok alatt történő, kirívó, jogállamiságot sértő esetekben arcátlan hallgatásba burkolódznak az Európai Parlament baloldali és liberális frakciói.A fenti indokok miatt a jelentést nem támogattam.
Draft amending budget no 8: Increase of payment appropriations for the Emergency Support Instrument to finance the COVID-19 vaccines strategy and for the impact of the Corona Response Investment Initiative Plus (C9-0290/2020 - Monika Hohlmeier)
A 2020-as költségvetési év 8. számú pótköltségvetésének célja, hogy 6,2 milliárd euró kifizetést mozgósítson a Szükséghelyzeti Támogatási Eszköz keretében Covid19 vakcina gyártásra (1,1 milliárd euró), illetve a koronavírus-reagálási beruházási kezdeményezés (Corona Response Investment Initiative Plus, CRII+) keretében módosított kohéziós programok végrehajtásának többletforrás-igényére (5,1 milliárd euró). Májusban döntött az Európai Parlament és a Tanács, hogy a koronavírus-reagálási beruházási kezdeményezés keretében a kohéziós programoknál a még le nem kötött kötelezettségvállalások előrehozhatók, illetve átcsoportosíthatók. A 8. számú pótköltségvetés most ehhez biztosít forrást, azaz a tagállamok előrehozott/átcsoportosított kötelezettségvállalásainak szintén előrehozott kifizetését jelenti.A fentiek alapján szavazatommal támogattam a 8. számú pótköltségvetés elfogadását.
Covid-19: EU coordination of health assessments and risk classification and the consequences on Schengen and the single market (RC-B9-0257/2020)
Az európai polgárok Európai Unión belüli szabad mozgáshoz és tartózkodáshoz való joga az Európai Unió egyik legbecsesebb vívmánya, valamint gazdaságunk egyik fontos hajtóereje. A koronavírus-járvány azonban súlyosan érintette az egységes piacot. A mindennapos zökkenőmentes utazás számos polgár életének szerves részét képezi, s számukra az átláthatatlan szabályozások rendkívül nagy terhet jelentenek.Szavazatommal támogattam a közös állásfoglalási indítványt, hiszen úgy vélem, hogy olyan egyértelműen alkalmazható, a tagállami szuverenitást nem sértő bizottsági ajánlásokra van szükség, amelyeket a tagállamok könnyen követhetnek és megfelelően kommunikálhatnak az európai polgárok felé. Úgy vélem ezért, hogy a Bizottságnak ki kell dolgoznia és meg kell teremtenie a tagállamok által követhető belső piaci ajánlások szilárd alapját.Fontosnak tartom kiemelni, hogy az állásfoglalásban lefektetett javasolt intézkedések már az eredményekre épülnek, ezen eredmények pedig a tagállamok gyors reagálási képességén alapulnak. A vírus terjedésének megfékezése, a polgárok egészségének védelme, valamint az Unión belüli, biztonságos körülmények közötti szabad mozgás fenntartása érdekében kiszámítható és átlátható megközelítésre van szükség a mozgás szabadságát érintő korlátozások elfogadásához!
Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique and Réunion: indirect taxes on 'traditional' rum
Az előterjesztés a tengerentúli területekkel foglalkozik. Ezek a területek földrajzi távolságuk, sziget jellegük, kis méretük, sajátos nehéz éghajlati körülményeik, energiafüggőségük valamint néhány terméknek (például cukor, rum) való gazdasági kiszolgáltatottságuk miatt nem lennének olyan versenyképesek, mint a kontinentális termelők, vagyis a helyi termelés versenyképtelen lenne az állandó jelleggel fennálló nehézségek miatt.A szóban forgó javaslat már érvényben levő adócsökkentési derogációk meghosszabbítását és átláthatóbb használatát célozza az egyenlő versenyfeltételek megteremtése érdekében azáltal, hogy kompenzálja a magasabb helyi előállítási költségeket. A javaslatot az Európai Néppárt vonalát követve támogattam a plenáris szavazáson.
AIEM tax in the Canary Islands
Az előterjesztés a tengerentúli területekkel foglalkozik. Ezek a területek földrajzi távolságuk, sziget jellegük, kis méretük, sajátos nehéz éghajlati körülményeik, energiafüggőségük, valamint néhány terméknek (például cukor, rum) való gazdasági kiszolgáltatottságuk miatt nem lennének olyan versenyképesek, mint a kontinentális termelők, vagyis a helyi termelés versenyképtelen lenne az állandó jelleggel fennálló nehézségek miatt.A szóban forgó javaslat már érvényben levő adócsökkentési derogációk meghosszabbítását és átláthatóbb használatát célozza az egyenlő versenyfeltételek megteremtése érdekében azáltal, hogy kompenzálja a magasabb helyi előállítási költségeket. A javaslatot az Európai Néppárt vonalát követve támogattam a plenáris szavazáson.
Docks dues extension in the French outermost regions
Az előterjesztés a tengerentúli területekkel foglalkozik. Ezek a területek földrajzi távolságuk, sziget jellegük, kis méretük, sajátos nehéz éghajlati körülményeik, energiafüggőségük, valamint néhány terméknek (például cukor, rum) való gazdasági kiszolgáltatottságuk miatt nem lennének olyan versenyképesek, mint a kontinentális termelők, vagyis a helyi termelés versenyképtelen lenne az állandó jelleggel fennálló nehézségek miatt.A szóban forgó javaslat már érvényben levő adócsökkentési derogációk meghosszabbítását és átláthatóbb használatát célozza az egyenlő versenyfeltételek megteremtése érdekében azáltal, hogy kompenzálja a magasabb helyi előállítási költségeket. A javaslatot az Európai Néppárt vonalát követve támogattam a plenáris szavazáson.
European Climate Law (A9-0162/2020 - Jytte Guteland)
Magyarország a klímaváltozás elleni küzdelemben mindig a kiemelkedő teljesítményt nyújtó államok között volt, kellően nagyratörő, ugyanakkor reális célkitűzésekkel. Úgy vélem, hogy az uniós 60 %-os kibocsátási célértéket azonban felelősen addig nem lehet támogatni, amíg nem tudjuk, hogy az Európai Unió mekkora forrásokat tud rendelkezésre bocsátani az ipar modernizálására. Ezen oknál fogva a jelentés végszavazásakor tartózkodtam. Mindig támogattam a reális célkitűzéseket, de úgy gondolom, hogy a nemzetgazdaságok növekedését gátló, irreális baloldali elképzelések helyett inkább környezet- és emberbarát klímavédelmi intézkedésekre van szükség. Sajnálatos, hogy az Európai Bizottság legújabb hatástanulmánya nem mutatta be a tagállami szintű hatásokat, ezért részletes modellezést is kell majd végezni, amihez persze idő kell. Véleményem szerint a klímacélok elérése mellett mindannyiunk felelőssége, hogy alacsonyan tartsuk a magyar családok rezsikiadásait, hiszen a hazai rezsiköltségek Európában a legalacsonyabbak között vannak. Ragaszkodunk ahhoz, hogy ne a családokkal fizettessék meg a költségeket a klímarombolók helyett, s el kell kerülni az élelmiszerek vagy az energia árának emelkedését! Ahhoz, hogy teljesüljön a klímasemlegességi cél, minden gazdasági ágazatnak cselekednie kell, viszont azt sem engedhetjük meg, hogy az ipari szereplők ellehetetlenüljenek.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c): Specifications for titanium dioxide (E 171) (B9-0308/2020)
A titán-dioxid egy természetben előforduló titánoxid. Sok területen használják, festékekben, naptejekben és ételszínezékként (E171). Az Európai Bizottság titánium-dioxidra vonatkozó tervezet módosítása a jelenleginél tisztább helyzetet eredményez a nano részecskék terén, szigorúbb lenne az előírás a gyártókra, és többet kellene ellenőriznie a hatóságnak. Továbbá az EFSA vonatkozó értékelése még folyamatban van, ami további változást hozhat a titán-dioxid felhasználását illetően, ezért a szavazás során tartózkodtam.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3) and (4)(c) : Maximum levels of acrylamide in certain foodstuffs for infants and young children (B9-0311/2020)
Az akrilamid kis molekulasúlyú, vízben jól oldódó szerves vegyület. A szénhidráttartalmú élelmiszerek magas hőmérsékleten (120-150 °C felett) történő hevítésekor (pl. sütéskor, grillezéskor vagy zsírban történő sütéskor) természetes módon keletkezik akrilamid.Az élelmiszeripari feldolgozás és az otthoni ételkészítés során egyaránt végbemenő, az élelmiszer „barnulását”, számos íz összetevő kialakulását is eredményező ún. Maillard-reakció során redukáló cukrok és aminosavak (főként aszparagin) reakciójával képződik akrilamid. A legtöbb gyermek számára a sült burgonya termékek jelentik az akrilamid bevitel jelentős részét. A csecsemők számára bizonyos bébiételek az akrilamid legfontosabb forrásai. A jelenleg rendelkezésre álló humán tanulmányok a rák kialakulására vonatkozó kockázat növekedésére korlátozott és nem egyértelmű, egymásnak ellentmondó bizonyítékokat szolgáltatnak és mivel az Európai Bizottság akrilamidra vonatkozó tervezet módosítása a jelenleginél tisztább helyzetet eredményez, a szavazás során nem támogattam a kifogást.
Recommendation to the Council and the VPC/HR concerning the Implementation and governance of Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) (A9-0165/2020 - Radosław Sikorski)
Az állandó strukturált együttműködés (PESCO) megteremti a lehetőséget arra, hogy a tagországok jobban együttműködhessenek a védelem és a biztonságpolitika területén. Így a védelmi beszerzések és fejlesztések hatékonyabbá tehetőek. A PESCO egyik fő célja, hogy összehangolja a tagországok katonai kapacitását és erőforrásait, a PESCO végrehajtásáról szóló ajánlás pedig ezt hivatott még tovább javítani, ezért a Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegációjának tagjaként szavazatommal támogattam ennek elfogadását.
Deforestation (A9-0179/2020 - Delara Burkhardt)
Az erdőirtás mozgatórugói sokfélék, összetettek és földrajzi területenként másképp kapcsolódnak egymáshoz. Az erdőirtásnak valóban számos negatív környezeti, gazdasági és társadalmi hatása van, különös tekintettel az éghajlatra, a biodiverzitásra és a szegénységre. A probléma kezelésében azonban az EP baloldali jelentéstevőjével nagyon különböző állásponton vagyok. Először is úgy gondolom, hogy sem az irracionális hatálykiterjesztés, sem a túlzó felelősségi kérdések nem vezetnek hatékony megoldáshoz. Úgy gondolom ugyanis, hogy ahhoz, hogy a globális erdészeti védelmi mechanizmus működőképes legyen, további intenzív előkészítő munkára van szükség. Ha aktívan kívánunk küzdeni az erdőirtás ellen, az EU-nak kezdeményező szerepet kell vállalnia sok területen. Ide tartozik a fejlődő országok kapacitásépítésének támogatása, az erdészeti irányítás megerősítése és a hiányosságok pótlása.Fontosnak tartom, hogy az EU támogassa a nemrégiben indított kezdeményezéseket: az éghajlatváltozás elleni globális szövetség például megfelelő keretet biztosít a fejlődő országokkal az erdőirtásról folytatott párbeszéd előmozdításához és az erdőirtás problémájának kezelésére irányuló erőfeszítések folytatását elősegítő nyomonkövetési intézkedésekhez. Ami biztos, hogy az erdőirtásra adott globális politikai válasz kialakításában az EU-nak vezető szerepet kell vállalnia. A Közösségnek és a tagállamoknak együtt kell dolgozniuk az erőforrások egyesítése, és a fellépések kiegészítő jellegének biztosítása érdekében. Az erdőirtás elleni harcot több fronton kell megvívni, de nem a mostani jelentés által javasolt formában, ezért végszavazáskor tartózkodtam.
Tackling homelessness rates in the European Union (B9-0363/2020)
Az állásfoglalási indítvány alapját számos petíció képezi, amelyek arra hívjak fel a figyelmet, hogy az EU-ban élő több mint négy millió hajléktalan száma a járvány okozta gazdasági visszaesés következtébe nőni, profiljuk változni fog. Eszerint egyre több fiatalt és gyermeket, időst, migránst, romát és más hátrányos helyzetű kisebbséget foglal magában. Az indítvány uniós szinten közös összehangolt fellépésre, a hajléktalanság fogalmának közös keretrendszer alapján történő meghatározására és 2030-ig a hajléktalanság megszüntetésére szólítja fel a tagállamokat. Továbbá a lakhatást, mint fő célt határozza meg és a több éves pénzügyi keret és a helyreállítási eszközök rugalmas és hatékony felhasználását tűzi ki célul.A FIDESZ-KDNP tagjaként támogathatónak tartom az egyes tagállami jó gyakorlatok kölcsönös megismerését, ugyanakkor veszélyes, ha egyes elvek, mint pl. a Housing First alkalmazása kötelező érvénnyel jelenik meg. A hajléktalanellátás, mint a szociális szolgáltatások része, nemzeti hatáskör. Az ellátórendszer komplex szabályozással rendelkezik, amely épít a hazai társadalmi-gazdasági folyamatokra, ellátási hagyományokra, felmerülő szükségletekre. Az a tapasztalat, hogy a más országokban bevált elvek nem minden esetben adaptálhatók az eltérő lakáspolitikai, szociálpolitikai háttér, valamint maguknak a hajléktalanoknak a szükségletei okán sem. A fentiek miatt az indítvány szavazása során tartózkodtam, már csak azért is, mert helytelenül egybemossa az illegális migránsokat a jogszerűen EU területén menedékjoggal tartózkodó személyekkel.
The Schengen system and measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0362/2020)
Az állásfoglalás nyugat-európai országok állampolgáraitól (német/belga/holland/luxembourgi) érkezett petíciók alapján készült el, és olyan nyugat-európai képviselők indítványozták, akik aggódnak az országaikban a határmenti ingázást akadályozó, sokszor egymásnak ellentmondó szabályozások miatt. Magyarországon a határmenti régiók 30 km-s sávjában biztosított az ingázás, továbbá az üzleti utasok és az áruforgalom mozgása szabadon biztosított, tehát nincs határzár, határvédelmi intézkedések vannak érvényben. A magyar kormányzati intézkedések arányosak és szükségszerűek, minden esetben a magyar állampolgárok egészségének kiemelt védelme és a magyar gazdaság működőképességének biztosítása a cél. Jelenleg nincs érvényben a határmenti településeken élő személyek szabad mozgását szabályozó egységes európai intézkedéscsomag a járványügyi helyzetre vonatkozóan.A magyar néppárti delegáció tagjaként azért támogattam az állásfoglalást, hogy a nyugat-európai országokban is elősegítsem a határmenti települések állampolgárainak szabad mozgását, ennek érdekében a koordinált intézkedésekkel kapcsolatos javaslatok előtt is nyitott vagyok, amennyiben az megfelel a magyar állampolgárok egészségének megvédése és a magyar gazdaság működőképességének biztosítása szempontjából - teszem ezt azzal a megjegyzéssel, hogy az Európai Unió a mai napig, a második hullám kellős közepére sem volt képes előrehaladást elérni.
A New Industrial Strategy for Europe (A9-0197/2020 - Carlo Calenda)
Az európai iparstratégia a koronavírus-járvány okozta gazdasági válságból történő kilábalás egyik eszköze lehet. Az Európai Bizottság 2020 márciusában közzétett koncepcióját az időközben gyökeresen megváltozott helyzethez kell igazítani. Ezért fontos az Európai Parlament jelentése. A dokumentum elismeri, hogy csak a tagállami sajátosságok figyelembevételével lehetséges a hatékony válságkezelés. Szintén kiemelt fontossággal bír, hogy a jelentés a digitális- és zöld átmenetet egyenrangú kihívásként ismeri el, melyekben az egységes digitális piac, illetve a földgáz döntő szerepet tölthetnek be. Üdvözlendő, továbbá, hogy az elfogadott szöveg a kis- és középvállalkozások adminisztratív terheinek csökkentésére szólít fel. A bürokráciacsökkentés és a többletforrások biztosítása a két legfontosabb összetevő a kkv-k megfelelő támogatásának. Azonban az Uniót sújtó gazdasági válság legyőzését nem hátráltathatják felelőtlen intézményi csatározások. Ezért az Európai Parlament az uniós szerződésekkel szembemenő jogkör-bővítési törekvéseit a Következő Generáció EU csomaggal kapcsolatban a magyar néppárti delegációval együtt nem támogattam, míg a jelentést támogattam a végszavazás során.
Foreign policy consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak (A9-0204/2020 - Hilde Vautmans)
Covid19-járvány külpolitikai következményeiről szóló saját kezdeményezésű parlamenti jelentés eredeti célja az elmúlt egy év világjárvánnyal kapcsolatos eseményeinek a megfelelő értelmezési keretbe helyezése lett volna. Ehelyett a jelentés tartalma kimerül egyes országok, beleértve az Amerikai Egyesült Államok, járvánnyal kapcsolatos intézkedéseinek a bírálásában. A jelentés a világjárványhoz összefüggésben nem álló kérdésekben, sok esetben ideológiai alapon foglal állást, így a migrációs útvonalak vagy az uniós külpolitika területén a minősített többségi szavazásra való áttérés sürgetése esetében. Ezzel nem csak hatáskörét lépi túl a jelentés, hanem teljesen figyelmen kívül hagyja számos tagállam és európai parlamenti képviselő határozott ellenző véleményét is a kérdésben, hiszen nem lehet elvenni a jogot és a lehetőséget a kisebb és nem a liberális fősodorhoz tartozó országoktól, hogy saját érdekeiket megjeleníthessék az európai külpolitikai döntéshozatal során.Az Európai Parlamentnek nem ilyen mélyen megosztó kérdésekkel kellene foglalkoznia az országok közötti szolidaritást igénylő világjárvány kellős közepén, ezért a Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegációjának tagjaként a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112: Lead in gunshot in or around wetlands (B9-0365/2020)
A javasolt korlátozás értelmében a hatálybalépést követő 24. hónap után tilos lenne 1 tömegszázaléknál több ólmot tartalmazó ötvözetből készült sörétet vadászati célú lövészetre használni és/vagy hordozni vizes területeken, illetve azok 100 méteres védősávján belül. Magyarország nem támogatja a tervezett korlátozást. Hazánk részes fele a Ramsari Egyezménynek, amelynek alapján Magyarországon megfelelő, hatékony szabályozás van most is érvényben a vizes élőhelyek védelme érdekében. Megemlítendő még, hogy 2003-tól Magyarország csatlakozott az afrikai-eurázsiai vándorló vízimadarak védelméről szóló megállapodáshoz is.A 79/2004. (V. 4.) FVM rendelet (a vad védelméről, a vadgazdálkodásról, valamint a vadászatról szóló 1996. évi LV. törvény végrehajtásának szabályairól) 59. § (1) bekezdése alapján pedig: „Vizes területeken és azok védősávjában az ólomsörét használata vadászat során tilos. Amennyiben védősáv nem kerül hatósági kijelölésre, a vizes terület határterületén vízivad vadászat oly módon folytatható, hogy a tilalommal érintett területre a kilőtt ólomsörét ne hulljon vissza.” A fentiekkel összhangban a szavazás során támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Stocktaking of European elections (A9-0211/2020 - Pascal Durand)
Állampolgárságunkból fakadó uniós polgárságunk egyik legfontosabb jogosítványa, hogy részt vehetünk az európai parlamenti választásokon, amely kaput nyit a demokratikus képviseletünkhöz az európai politikai térben. Ebből kifolyólag üdvözlendő a témában folytatott önreflexió.A hivatkozott jelentés azonban nem önértékelés, hanem ideológiai töltetű dokumentum, trójai faló, amely a tagállamok rovására egyfajta föderatív Európai Unió előképét kívánja megágyazni, olyan területeken tesz javaslatokat, amelyeken a döntéshozatal joga a tagállamokat illeti meg. A tagállamok a szerződések urai, ők jogosultak dönteni intézményi kérdésekben. Nem elfogadható, hogy miközben az Európai Parlament saját jogszerű működésével kapcsolatban kétségek merülhetnek fel, az Európai Parlament olyan területeken fogalmaz meg javaslatokat, amelyek a tagállamok hatáskörébe tartoznak.A szöveg ráadásul számos gyakorlatban nem megvalósítható törekvést tartalmaz. A javaslatok átültetése megingatná a gondosan kialakított intézményi egyensúlyt, amelyben a tagállamoknak fontos szerepük van. Nem tudok olyan dokumentumot támogatni, amely nem a realitásokra épül, és amely a tagállamok jogosítványainak csorbítására törekszik.Ahhoz, hogy Európa erős legyen, az kell, hogy valódi sokszínűség valósuljon meg az európai közéleti viták során, érdemi véleménycserék kellenek, nem lehet irányított folyamatokkal a valódi párbeszédet félretolni, igazi vita nélkül eldönteni lényegi kérdéseket. Sajnos a jelen jelentés kidolgozása során ez az elvárás nem valósult meg.
Abortion rights in Poland (B9-0373/2020)
Az EU szerződései szerint az emberi méltóság az egyik alapvető érték, ebből következik, hogy az élethez való jog az egyik legalapvetőbb jog. Az élet kezdetének meghatározásához minden tagállamnak és társadalomnak más és más megközelítése van. Az Európai Unió csak azokon a területeken hozhat intézkedéseket, amelyeken erre a tagállamok az uniós szerződésekben felhatalmazták - az abortusz kérdése nem tartozik ezek közé. A szerződések értelmében az Európai Unió kompetenciája nem terjed ki az egészségügyi politika kialakítására, annak teljesszintű megszervezése tagállami hatáskör.Az Európai Parlament határozatában a lengyelországi abortusz de facto betiltásáról szól. Az Európai Parlament balololdalát ezek szerint a de jure tények nem érdeklik. Ráadásul a politikai ítélkezést összeköti a jogállamiság megsértés vádjával is.Színtisztán látszik tehát a politikai támadás Lengyelország, illetve a lengyel kormány ellen. Ezek a jogaik köntösbe bújtatott politikai támadások mára már rendszerszintűek és sorozatosak. Mindez méltatlan az európai intézményekhez, méltatlan az európai konfliktus rendezési eljárásokhoz. A Fidesz magyar delegáció ebből az eljárásból kivonul, így a határozat megszavazásán nem vesz részt.
Council regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (A9-0260/2020 - Jan Olbrycht, Margarida Marques)
Győzött Magyarország, győzött a lengyel-magyar együttműködés, és győzelmet aratott egész Európa. Az Európai Tanács múlt heti csúcsértekezletén született megállapodás, és a keretköltségvetést megerősítő európai parlamenti döntésnek köszönhetően Magyarország megvédte a magyaroknak járó európai uniós pénzügyi forrásokat. A megállapodás emellett megerősítette azt is, hogy semmilyen politikai feltételt nem lehet fűzni a magyaroknak uniós szerződések alapján járó finanszírozás kiosztásához és felhasználásához.A megállapodással megvédtük Magyarország szuverenitását. Jogát arra, hogy minden olyan kérdésben, amely nemzeti hatáskörbe tartozik, saját maga dönthessen. Nem lehet egyetlen egy olyan ideológiai, vagy politikai kérdés sem, amiben bárki ránk erőltetheti az akaratát. Saját sorsunkról magunk dönthetünk. A bevándorlás kérdésében, hogy kikkel akarunk együtt élni, vagy akár a családügyre vonatkozó jogi szabályozást illetően.A megállapodással Magyarország megvédte a magyarok becsületét is, ugyanis nem lehet semmilyen új jogi norma alapján vádaskodni minden alap nélkül. Nem lehet, hogy a baloldal által megfogalmazott politikai vádaskodás visszaköszönjön az uniós intézményekben. A magyarországi baloldal a költségvetési tárgyalások folyamán minden energiáját mozgósítva azon dolgozott, miként tud ártani Magyarországnak. Azon dolgozott, hogy elvegye, csökkentse a támogatásokat, hogy Magyarország kárán önmaga számára politikai előnyt szerezzen a 2022-es magyar parlamenti választásokat megelőzően. A magyarországi baloldal próbálkozása sikertelen volt.A fentiek alapján támogattam a többéves költségvetéshez kapcsolódó Intézményközi Megállapodás elfogadását.
Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (A9-0261/2020 - Esteban González Pons)
Győzött Magyarország, győzött a lengyel-magyar együttműködés, és győzelmet aratott egész Európa. Az Európai Tanács múlt heti csúcsértekezletén született megállapodás, és a keretköltségvetést megerősítő európai parlamenti döntésnek köszönhetően Magyarország megvédte a magyaroknak járó európai uniós pénzügyi forrásokat. A megállapodás emellett megerősítette azt is, hogy semmilyen politikai feltételt nem lehet fűzni a magyaroknak uniós szerződések alapján járó finanszírozás kiosztásához és felhasználásához.A megállapodással megvédtük Magyarország szuverenitását. Jogát arra, hogy minden olyan kérdésben, amely nemzeti hatáskörbe tartozik, saját maga dönthessen. Nem lehet egyetlen egy olyan ideológiai, vagy politikai kérdés sem, amiben bárki ránk erőltetheti az akaratát. Saját sorsunkról magunk dönthetünk. A bevándorlás kérdésében, hogy kikkel akarunk együtt élni, vagy akár a családügyre vonatkozó jogi szabályozást illetően.A megállapodással Magyarország megvédte a magyarok becsületét is, ugyanis nem lehet semmilyen új jogi norma alapján vádaskodni minden alap nélkül. Nem lehet, hogy a baloldal által megfogalmazott politikai vádaskodás visszaköszönjön az uniós intézményekben. A magyarországi baloldal a költségvetési tárgyalások folyamán minden energiáját mozgósítva azon dolgozott, miként tud ártani Magyarországnak. Azon dolgozott, hogy elvegye, csökkentse a támogatásokat, hogy Magyarország kárán önmaga számára politikai előnyt szerezzen a 2022-es magyar parlamenti választásokat megelőzően. A magyarországi baloldal próbálkozása sikertelen volt.A fentiek alapján támogattam a többéves költségvetéshez kapcsolódó Intézményközi Megállapodás elfogadását.
MFF, Rule of Law Conditionality and Own Resources (B9-0428/2020, B9-0429/2020)
Győzött Magyarország, győzött a lengyel-magyar együttműködés, és győzelmet aratott egész Európa. Az Európai Tanács múlt heti csúcsértekezletén született megállapodás, és a keretköltségvetést megerősítő európai parlamenti döntésnek köszönhetően Magyarország megvédte a magyaroknak járó európai uniós pénzügyi forrásokat. A megállapodás emellett megerősítette azt is, hogy semmilyen politikai feltételt nem lehet fűzni a magyaroknak uniós szerződések alapján járó finanszírozás kiosztásához és felhasználásához.A megállapodással megvédtük Magyarország szuverenitását. Jogát arra, hogy minden olyan kérdésben, amely nemzeti hatáskörbe tartozik, saját maga dönthessen. Nem lehet egyetlen egy olyan ideológiai, vagy politikai kérdés sem, amiben bárki ránk erőltetheti az akaratát. Saját sorsunkról magunk dönthetünk. A bevándorlás kérdésében, hogy kikkel akarunk együtt élni, vagy akár a családügyre vonatkozó jogi szabályozást illetően.A megállapodással Magyarország megvédte a magyarok becsületét is, ugyanis nem lehet semmilyen új jogi norma alapján vádaskodni minden alap nélkül. Nem lehet, hogy a baloldal által megfogalmazott politikai vádaskodás visszaköszönjön az uniós intézményekben. A magyarországi baloldal a költségvetési tárgyalások folyamán minden energiáját mozgósítva azon dolgozott, miként tud ártani Magyarországnak. Azon dolgozott, hogy elvegye, csökkentse a támogatásokat, hogy Magyarország kárán önmaga számára politikai előnyt szerezzen a 2022-es magyar parlamenti választásokat megelőzően. A magyarországi baloldal próbálkozása sikertelen volt.A fentiek alapján nem támogattam az előterjesztett parlamenti állásfoglalás elfogadását.
Rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (A9-0187/2020 - József Szájer)
Az Európai Bizottság 2017. február 14-én javaslatot nyújtott be az EU komitológiai rendszerének reformjáról, melynek célja, hogy egyes erősen vitatott szakpolitikai területeken fokozza az uniós jog végrehajtásának átláthatóságát és elszámoltathatóságát. A cél a tanácsi „tartózkodás” és azon helyzetek számának csökkentése, amikor a Tanács nem tud állást foglalni, és a Bizottság a tagállamoktól kapott egyértelmű felhatalmazás nélkül köteles eljárni. Ennek elérését a jelentéstevő elsősorban a fokozott átláthatóság és elszámoltathatóság proaktív megvalósítása által kívánta megvalósítani, egyúttal célként kitűzve az európai polgárok uniós intézmények folyamataiba és különösen a komitológiai eljárásba vetett bizalmának növelését.A környezetvédelem, valamint más alapvető kérdések – például az egészségügy és az élelmiszer-biztonság – olyan kulcsfontosságú területek, ahol a tagállamoknak politikailag elszámoltathatónak kell lenniük, és átlátható módon kell fellépniük annak érdekében, hogy a polgárok ne csak döntéseikről értesüljenek, hanem azok mögöttes okairól is, e cél tehát mindenképpen támogatandó. A jelentés szakbizottsági eljárása során azonban olyan intézkedések is a javaslat részévé váltak, amelyek aránytalanok és az intézményközi eljárások gördülékeny lefolytatását veszélyeztetik. Figyelemmel arra, hogy az uniós intézmények célja többek között az Unió politikái és intézkedései egységességének, eredményességének és folyamatosságának a biztosítása, a fenti, a jelentéstevő által sem támogatott javaslatokra tekintettel a tartózkodás mellett döntöttem a szavazás során.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified soybean MON 87751 × MON 87701 × MON 87708 × MON 89788 (B9-0411/2020)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel szavazatommal támogattam a kifogást.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 87427 × MON 89034 × MIR162 × MON 87411 and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events MON 87427, MON 89034, MIR162 and MON 87411 (B9-0413/2020)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel szavazatommal támogattam a kifogást.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MIR604 (SYN-IR6Ø4-5) (B9-0414/2020)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel szavazatommal támogattam a kifogást.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 88017 (MON-88Ø17-3) (B9-0415/2020)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel szavazatommal támogattam a kifogást.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 89034 (MON-89Ø34-3) (B9-0416/2020)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel szavazatommal támogattam a kifogást.
European Citizens' Initiative - Minority Safepack (B9-0403/2020, B9-0405/2020)
Állásfoglalásában az Európai Parlament (EP) támogatásáról biztosítja a „Minority SafePack (MSP) – egymillió aláírás a sokszínű Európáért” európai polgári kezdeményezést. Az EP szerint az Uniónak ösztönöznie kell a kisebbségekhez tartozó személyek jogainak védelmét biztosító tagállami intézkedéseket; felszólítja a Bizottságot, hogy dolgozza ki a kisebbségekhez tartozó személyek jogainak védelmére vonatkozó uniós szabályok közös keretét; felszólítja a tagállamokat, hogy tegyenek meg minden szükséges intézkedést, tartsák tiszteletben a kisebbségekhez tartozó személyek jogait, és biztosítsák e jogok teljes körű érvényesítését. Az állásfoglalás elismeri, hogy a nemzeti és nyelvi kisebbségek védelme a tagállami hatóságok elsődleges felelőssége, de rámutat, az Unióra jelentős feladat hárul, hogy támogassa a tagállamokat ennek a felelősségnek a gyakorlásában. Az indítvány leszögezi: minden egyes európai uniós polgárnak lehetősége kell legyen arra, hogy saját nyelvén élvezhesse a kultúrát. Továbbá hangsúlyozza, hogy az oktatás a kisebbségi nyelvek újjáélesztésének és megőrzésének fő eszköze.Magyarország 2004-es csatlakozása óta az őshonos kisebbségek védelme nem valósult meg uniós szinten, ezért az MSP ügye kiemelten fontos magyar ügy. A több mint 1,2 millió állampolgár által aláírt kezdeményezést komolyan kell vennie végre az Európai Bizottságnak, ezért a Fidesz-KDNP európai parlamenti delegációjának tagjaként szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalás elfogadását.
A strong social Europe for Just Transitions (A9-0233/2020 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)
A jelentés eredeti célja az lett volna, hogy a következő évtizedre nézve hangsúlyozza az európai munkaerőpiac, a régiók, ágazatok és munkavállalók előtt álló kihívásokat és ismertesse a legfontosabb kezdeményezéseket. Ehhez képest egy alapvető szociális menetrend elfogadását szorgalmazza a jövő évi portói szociális csúcstalálkozón, megelőlegezve annak tartalmát.A jelentés szövege a néppárti irányvonallal nagyon erősen szembemegy (számos új jogszabály megalkotását követeli vagy a meglévők felülvizsgálatát [uniós versenyjog, közbeszerzés, egészségvédelmi és biztonsági keretirányelv stb.], nagyon erős felhívást tartalmaz a kollektív tárgyalások megerősítésére, felhív arra, hogy az EU-ban minden személyt minimáljövedelemben kell részesíteni), ami súlyosan veszélyezteti a néppárt kereszténydemokrata gyökereken álló, az igazságos és szociális Európáért kiálló szakpolitikáját. Ez az erőteljes balra sodródás, a szubszidiaritás elvét és az európai gazdaság gerincét adó kkv-szektor érdekeit figyelmen kívül hagyó szakpolitika nem elfogadható számomra.Nehezményezem, hogy az INI jelentés fontossága ellenére túlságosan kevés egyeztetési lehetőség volt a szöveg megfogalmazása közben. A jelentés nemcsak szociális- és foglalkoztatáspolitikát érint, ezért más szakterületeken dolgozó képviselőket is be kellett volna vonni a végső álláspont kialakításáért. Nehezményezem, hogy nem voltak kulcsszavazások, mert ezek nélkül a néppárt nem tud megfelelően fellépni a saját irányvonala megtartása érdekében.
Sustainable corporate governance (A9-0240/2020 - Pascal Durand)
A jelentés célja a fenntarthatósági megközelítés érvényre juttatása, amely azt jelenti, hogy a vállalatok kellően figyelembe veszik az általános társadalmi és környezetvédelmi szempontokat és kezelik a tevékenységeikből eredő legsürgetőbb kockázatokat.Míg e cél, továbbá a pénzügyi és gazdasági tevékenységek átláthatóságának és hosszú távú szemléletének előmozdítása kifejezetten támogatandó, szem előtt kell tartani az európai vállalatok versenyképességének fenntartására és növelésére irányuló törekvéseinket, az új intézkedéseket e prioritásokkal összhangban kell megalkotni. A jelentés az arányos intézkedések körén túlterjedve olyan javaslatokat tartalmaz, melyek súlyosan sértik a gazdasági társaságok működésére vonatkozó uniós elveket, a kis- és középvállalatokra nézve különösen nagy terhet jelentő előírásokat kíván bevezetni a vállalati döntéshozatali folyamatra nézve és egyéb, az eredeti célon túlmutató módon kívánja kiterjeszteni a vezető tisztségviselők felelősségét.A fentiekre tekintettel szavazatommal nem támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Council Recommendation on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience (B9-0400/2020)
Az Európai Parlament ma elfogadott állásfoglalása a fenntartható versenyképességet, társadalmi méltányosságot és rezilienciát célzó szakképzésről rendkívül ambiciózus. Az állásfoglalás olyan célokat, feladatokat fogalmaz meg uniós és tagállami szinten, ami alapvetően összeegyeztethető a 2019. márciusban a magyar Kormány által elfogadott, a szakképzés és felnőttképzés középtávú szakmapolitikai fejlesztési irányait kijelölő Szakképzés 4.0 Stratégiában foglaltakkal. Így például a digitalizáció elősegítése, az infrastruktúrafejlesztés, az egész életen át tartó tanulási megközelítés, a pedagógusok kiemelt támogatása, vagy a vállalati szféra és a szakképző intézmények közötti kapcsolat erősítésének előtérbe helyezése is prioritásként szerepel a dokumentumban.A szakképzés elősegítheti a diákok és a munkavállalók szakmai fejlődését, a vállalati teljesítményt, a versenyképességet, a kutatást és az innovációt, és az a sikeres foglalkoztatási és szociálpolitika központi eleme.Az állásfoglalás mindazonáltal túlmutat a szakképzésen, a megfogalmazott célok, feladatok tekintetében foglalkoztatáspolitikai, ifjúságpolitikai és felsőoktatási relevanciával is bír. Hosszabb távon a tervezetben foglaltak megvalósítása uniós és nemzeti szinten is csak az érintett szakterületekkel közösen képzelhető el. Egyedüli problémás pont az az új „EU Gender Stratégiára” vonatkozó hivatkozás (43. bekezdés), amely nem elfogadható számomra, mivel annak „gender” definíciója az Isztambuli Egyezményen alapszik, amelyet Magyarország nem támogatott.A fentiekkel összhangban a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam az állásfoglalás elfogadásakor.
Union action for the European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033 (A9-0201/2020 - Željana Zovko)
Az „Európa kulturális fővárosai” (EKF) fellépésre a 2020-2033 között odaítélt címek tekintetében a 445/2014/EU határozat az irányadó. Üdvözlöm a Bizottság javaslatát az EKF határozat módosítására vonatkozóan. Az előterjesztett módosítások szükségesek és alkalmasak a járványhelyzet következtében a 2020-as, 2021-es EKF-ek esetében felmerült különleges helyzet kezelésére. A határozatmódosítás szerint a 2020. évi EKF rendezvényeket jövő év április 30-ig meg lehet tartani (Rijeka és Galway), valamint a jövő évi rendezvényeket a 2022-es évre halasztották. Abban az évben Litvánia, Luxemburg és egy tagjelölt ország kap lehetőséget a cím viselésére. 2023-ban pedig Magyarország mellett (Veszprém-Balaton), Románia és Görögország kulturális fővárosai szervezhetik meg rendezvényeiket az „Európa kulturális fővárosai” keretében.Szavazatommal támogattam az intézmények közötti megállapodást.
The need for a dedicated Council configuration on gender equality (B9-0402/2020, B9-0404/2020)
As the EU, we will only exploit our full potential if we can ensure that both women and men are fully integrated in all spheres of our society and that they can contribute with all of their talent and diversity. Innovation and progress happens when women and men are able to cease all the opportunities they are offered without having to choose between professional life and personal life, without the fear of discrimination or violence, without being afraid of being paid less. We cannot afford to leave 50% of Europe’s potential behind. The European Council, the European Commission and the European Parliament authorities and administrations decide on the best way to work – whether it is through gender equality focal points, formal or informal gatherings of Ministers or equality task forces of Commissioners. Further, it is for Member States to elaborate and implement the measures they see fit in order to improve their citizens’ well—being and quality of life. We must keep to Europe the fields where it has the most added value and to Member States all their historic competences, which will ensure and preserve the citizens’ best interests.
Amendments to the Rules of Procedure in order to ensure the functioning of Parliament in extraordinary circumstances (A9-0194/2020 - Gabriele Bischoff)
Az Európai Parlament járványhelyzeti működése jogszerűségi és jogállamisági aggályokat vet fel. A Ház tagjai, képviselőtársaim számos alkalommal rámutattak arra, hogy az Eljárási Szabályzat nem teszi lehetővé azt a távszavazási módot, amelyet az Európai Parlament az utóbbi tíz hónapban alkalmazott, ezek valójában megfelelő jogalap nélkül kerültek lebonyolításra.Ez az eljárásmód nincs összhangban a jogállamiság elvével. Az Alkotmányügyi Bizottságban delegációm módosító javaslatot tett arra, hogy az Eljárási Szabályzat módosítási javaslatait utaljuk az Európai Bíróság elé normakontrollra, ezzel megbizonyosodva a házszabálymódosítás jogszerűségéről. Nem szabad elfelejtenünk, hogy a szuverenitás hordozói a tagállamok, ők fogadták el a Szerződéseket, így az Európai Parlamentnek nem kellene olyan döntést hozni, amely a tagállamok szerződéskötéskori feltehető akaratával ellentétes.Ennek ellenére a Bischoff-jelentést pontosan ugyanazzal az eljárással fogadta el az Európai Parlament, mint amelynek jogszerűségi hibáit a jelentés ki akarja küszöbölni. Ez az eljárás komoly érvényességi problémákat vet fel, valamint tartalmi fenntartásokra is ad okot, hiszen a jelentésben az Európai Parlament elnöke széleskörű jogosítványokat kap rendkívüli körülmények között.Ahogyan a római jogi jogelv is helyesen megállapította: Iniuria non excusat iniuriam. Jogszerűtlenség nem tehető jóvá újabb jogszerűtlenséggel.
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions 2019 (A9-0230/2020 - Kosma Złotowski)
A jelentés a Petíciós Bizottság (PETI) 2019-es tevékenységeit foglalja össze és részletezi. A PETI 2019-ben több mint 1350 állampolgári petíciót kapott, ami 12%-os növekedést jelent az előző évhez képest. A petíciók benyújtói a környezetvédelmi kérdéseket, az alapvető jogokat, a közlekedést, az egészségügyet és a belső piaccal kapcsolatos ügyeket tartották a legaggályosabbnak 2019-ben. Az alkotmányos ügyek szintén hangsúlyos szerepet kaptak, elsősorban az európai választások és az Egyesült Királyság EU-ból való kilépése miatt.A jelentés szövege felhívja a figyelmet a fogyatékossággal élő személyek jogairól szóló ENSZ-egyezmény keretében a Petíciós Bizottság EU-n belüli sajátos szerepére, a petíciók Európai Bizottság általi gyors kezelésének fontosságára, és hangsúlyozza a megerősített együttműködés szükségességét a Parlament más bizottságaival. A jelentésben a képviselők egy olyan mechanizmus kidolgozását kérik, amely lehetővé teszi a Petíciós Bizottság közvetlen bevonását a jogalkotási folyamatba, és felkérik a Bizottságot, hogy kezdeményezzen jogalkotási javaslatot az Európai Parlament által támogatott minden sikeres Európai Polgári Kezdeményezés (ECI) alapján. Tekintettel a jelentés pozitív, a magyar emberek érdekeit tükröző és támogató aspektusaira, szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést.
Strengthening the single market: the future of free movement of services (A9-0250/2020 - Morten Løkkegaard)
A koronavírus elleni fellépésnek az eredményessége abban mutatkozik meg, hogy az EU és a tagállamok külön-külön, illetve közösen miként képesek teljesíteni! A járvány következtében - részben a megkésett uniós válasz miatt - a belső piacunk sajnos csaknem összeomlott, miután – többek között például – az egészségügyi szolgáltatásoknak és termékeknek az áramlása leállt. Mindezeken túl továbbra számos példát láthatunk a tisztességtelen kereskedelmi gyakorlatok alkalmazásának növekedéséről. Ide tartozik a termelőknek fizetett árak lefelé történő nyomása, különösen a romlandó termékek esetében. Úgy vélem, hogy nem kellőképpen hatékony uniós végrehajtás káros következményekkel járt az Európai Unióban mind a fogyasztókra, mind a szolgáltatókra nézve. Az indokolatlan adminisztratív akadályoktól pedig különösen a kkv-k szenvednek. Szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést, ugyanis úgy vélem, hogy az egységes piac csak közös erőfeszítéssel valósítható meg, és nem csak új, célzott jogszabályok révén, hanem különösen sokkal jobb végrehajtás, információmegosztás és értékelés révén.
Artificial intelligence: questions of interpretation and application of international law (A9-0001/2021 - Gilles Lebreton)
A mesterséges intelligencia (MI), a robotika és a kapcsolódó technológiák fejlesztése minden téren közvetlen hatást gyakorol társadalmainkra, beleértve az alapvető társadalmi és gazdasági elveket és értékeket is. Szükségesnek tartom emiatt egy olyan közös európai jogi keret elfogadását, amely harmonizált fogalommeghatározásokat és közös etikai elveket tartalmaz, ideértve az MI katonai célokra történő felhasználását is. A MI ilyen jellegű felhasználása következményekkel jár a tagállamok szuverenitásának kérdésére, ezen felül kockázatot vethet fel a demokratikus elvek és a jog elsőbbségének tiszteletben tartása szempontjából. A jelentés megfelelően rámutatott ezekre a vitás pontokra és a szükséges megoldási lehetőségekre valamint alkalmazandó biztonsági intézkedésekre, szavazatommal ezért támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Monitoring the application of EU law 2017, 2018 and 2019 (A9-0270/2020 -Sabrina Pignedoli)
Az európai uniós jog alkalmazásának és átültetésének nyomon követéséről szóló jelentések kulcsfontosságú eszközök az uniós jog helyes átültetése és végrehajtása feletti demokratikus ellenőrzés biztosításához. Az Európai Parlament szerepe szintén jelentős ezen a téren és különös fontossággal bír, hogy az e kérdésben elfogadott állásfoglalása objektív, témához kötött és kiegyensúlyozott legyen. Fontosnak tartom, hogy az uniós jog átültetése és alkalmazása során az intézmények a tagállamokkal együttműködve, a vonatkozó jogi keretek betartásával járjanak el. A Pignedoli-jelentés ezzel szemben túlterjeszkedő, valótlan kijelentéseket és a Bizottsághoz címzett politikailag motivált felhívásokat tartalmaz. A fentiekre tekintettel szavazatommal nem támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Human Rights and Democracy in the World and the EU policy on the matter - annual report 2019 (A9-0259/2020 - Isabel Santos)
Az emberi jogok és a demokrácia az EU alapértékei közé tartoznak. Ezt hangsúlyozza az emberi jogok és a demokrácia 2019-es világbeli helyzetét vizsgáló EP-jelentés. Üdvözlendő, hogy a Fidesz-KDNP képviselőinek is köszönhetően a jelentés utal az üldözött keresztények helyzetére: a keresztények képezik az erőszak és gyilkosság kockázatának leginkább kitett csoportot. A jelentésben szerepel a nemzeti, etnikai és nyelvi kisebbségek védelme és alapvető jogaik tiszteletben tartása, valamint a kiszolgáltatott helyzetben lévő, egyedülálló és nagycsaládos szülők védelme. Mindazonáltal, szavazatommal tartózkodtam a végszavazásnál, mivel az emberi jogok baloldali ideologizálásának következtében a jelentés kiegyensúlyozatlan maradt. A jelentésben nagy hangsúllyal szerepel a gender-ideológiát erőltető Isztambuli Egyezmény ratifikációjának sürgetése, és a migráció kérdése, utalva a migráció legális útvonalainak kialakítására. A dokumentum továbbá emberi jogi kérdésekben az egyhangú tagállami döntéshozatal elvetését támogatja, ezzel megfosztva a kisebb tagállamokat, hogy érdekeiket érvényesíthessék a döntéshozatal során.A Fidesz-KDNP néppárti delegációjának tagjaként annak tudatában tartózkodtam, hogy a baloldali és liberális politikai erők a jövőben hivatkozási alapul használhatják fel a jelentést a bevándorláspolitikájuk és gender-ideológiájuk érvényesítésére. Határozott álláspontunk, hogy ki kell állnunk a nemzetek Európája, a családok védelme és keresztény kultúránk mellett.
FEAD: specific measures to address the COVID-19 crisis (A9-0174/2020 - Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová)
A jelentés a 2020 áprilisában elfogadott FEAD-szabályozást összehangolja a REACT EU rendelkezéseivel.A gazdasági visszaesésnek súlyos társadalmi következményei vannak, különösen azokra a társadalmi csoportokra nézve akiket a COVID-19 járványválság súlyosan érint, mint például a leginkább rászorulókat. Az ő érdekükben bevezetett intézkedések rendkívül fontosak, ezért szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést.
Decent and affordable housing for all (A9-0247/2020 - Kim Van Sparrentak)
A lakáshoz jutás a megfizethetőségi válsághoz kapcsolódik, mint városi és társadalmi jelenséghez. A helyzet nagyon különbözik Európa különböző régióiban, és nagyon sokféle helyi, regionális és nemzeti lakhatási megoldás létezik. Nem szabad minden országra azonos megoldást erőltetni.A szavazáskor a jelentés ellen szavaztam, mert nem értek egyet azzal, hogy bármilyen munka és teljesítmény nélkül mindenkinek lakást, mégpedig kitűnő minőségű lakást kellene adnia az államnak. Magyarország a munka alapú társadalomra és a családok támogatására helyezi a hangsúlyt, ennek megfelelően a családok otthonteremtési és -felújítási támogatása nagyon széleskörű:• 10 millió Ft családi otthonteremtési kedvezmény (CSOK)• 10 millió Ft falusi CSOK a preferált kistelepüléseken• 15 millió Ft kedvezményes, 3%-os kamatozású, támogatott CSOK lakáshitel• 10 millió Ft babaváró hitel és támogatás• 5 millió Ft áfa-visszatérítés a preferált kistelepüléseken• 5 százalékos lakás áfa az újépítésű lakásokra• 5 százalékos lakás áfa-visszatérítés az újépítésű lakásokra• 3 millió Ft felújítási támogatás•Illetékmentesség CSOK támogatással történő lakásvásárlás eseténAz állam feladata az, hogy gondoskodjon a leginkább rászorulókról, például a hajléktalanokról, ez azonban nem csak úgy oldható meg, ha minden hajléktalan saját lakást kap: a tagállami megoldások eltérhetnek, a hajléktalan ellátás tagállami hatáskör. Magyarországon senkinek sem kell az utcán éjszakáznia, mert rendelkezésre állnak a megfelelő éjszakai szállások és nappali melegedők.
The right to disconnect (A9-0246/2020 - Alex Agius Saliba)
A társadalmi távolságtartás és a kijárási korlátozások idején a munka és a magánélet egyensúlya nagyon fontos, ezért a kijelentkezéshez való jognak olyan jognak kell lennie, amely a munkaszervezés elválaszthatatlan részét képezi az új digitális korban. Ezért támogattam a jelentést.A Covid19-válság miatt hozott intézkedések megváltoztatták az emberek munkavégzésének módját, bizonyították a digitális megoldások fontosságát. Míg az otthoni munkavégzés nagyon sok munkahely megőrzését jelentette, eközben azonban az otthonról dolgozók 27%-a számolt be arról, hogy szabadidejében munkahelyi feladatok ellátásával foglalkozott. A távmunka terjedése még nagyobb terhet jelentett a fiatalok és a gondozási feladatokat ellátó személyek, például az egyedülálló szülők, a gyermekes családok vagy hozzátartozókat ápoló családok számára.A folyamatos online kapcsolat, kombinálva a munkahelyi feladatok nagy mennyiségével és azzal a növekvő elvárással, hogy a munkavállalók bármikor elérhetők legyenek, negatívan befolyásolhatja a magánélet és a munka közötti egyensúlyt, valamint fizikai és mentális egészségüket és jólétüket, fokozhatja a stresszt és kiégéshez vezethet.A kijelentkezéshez való jog lehetővé teszi a munkavállalók számára, hogy a pihenőidőben vagy a szabadságuk alatt tartózkodjanak a munkával kapcsolatos elektronikus kommunikációtól, telefonhívásoktól, e-mailektől, anélkül, hogy bármilyen hátrányos következménnyel kellene szembenézniük.A munkaidő tiszteletben tartása, előre kiszámítható jellege alapvető fontosságú a munkavállalók és családjuk egészségének és biztonságának biztosításához az Unióban.
Reforming the EU list of tax havens (B9-0052/2021)
Az elmúlt hónapokban intenzív vita alakult ki az Európai Parlamentben az adóparadicsomok uniós jegyzékének reformjáról, illetve arról a kérdésről, hogy indokolt-e az adóparadicsomokkal kapcsolatos vizsgálatokat kiterjeszteni az uniós tagállamokra is. Az európai baloldal álláspontja szerint az EU a leginkább azzal mutathatna példát az adóparadicsomok jelenlegi uniós jegyzékén szereplő államoknak, ha saját tagállamai közül is megbélyegezne néhány országot, ahol az utóbbi időben a gazdaság versenyképességének megőrzése céljából adócsökkentésekre került sor, és az adócsökkentés puszta tényét – ami jelenleg a tagállamok szuverén joga – az erkölcsi vétségek kategóriájába sorolná, összemosva ezáltal az adócsalás, az adóelkerülés és az adócsökkentés egymástól teljesen különböző fogalmait. Az adóparadicsomok elleni küzdelem a magyar néppárti delegáció meggyőződése szerint fontos cél, az azonban elfogadhatatlan, hogy az EP a jövőben ideológiai alapon újabb rágalomhadjáratot indítson egyes tagállamok ellen, és az adóparadicsomokkal kapcsolatos szakmai kérdést politikai zsaroló eszközként használja fel indokolatlan konfliktusok szítására a tagállamok között. Az adópolitika tagállami hatáskör, így a baloldal által kezdeményezett, indokolatlan uniós hatáskörök létrehozására irányuló javaslatokat a magyar néppárti delegáció ellenezte, és az állásfoglalási indítvány elfogadását nem támogatta a végszavazás során.
The gender perspective in the COVID-19 crisis and post-crisis period (A9-0229/2020 - Frances Fitzgerald)
Az Európai Unió szerződései garantálják, hogy minden polgár egyenlő esélyekkel rendelkezzen a gazdasági, társadalmi és politikai sikerek elérésében. A Covid-19 válságból való kilábalás középpontjában kell, hogy álljon. Ez a jelentés kiemeli a Covid-19 válságnak az Európában élő nőkre gyakorolt konkrét következményeivel való foglalkozás fontosságát, egyértelmű ajánlásokkal az uniós intézmények és a tagállamok által meghozandó intézkedésékre vonatkozóan. Mélyen elkötelezettek vagyunk olyan átfogó rendelkezések kidolgozása terén, amelyek hatékonyan támogatják a nemek közötti esélyegyenlőség előmozdítását Európa-szerte. A jelentés végszavazásánál azonban tartózkodtam, mert az Isztambuli Egyezmény mielőbbi ratifikálását is sürgeti.
The EU Strategy for Gender Equality (A9-0234/2020 - Maria Noichl)
Az Európai Unió nemek közötti egyenlőségre vonatkozó stratégiája követi a Von der Leyen Bizottság elkötelezettségét az egyenlőség uniójának megvalósítása iránt. A jelentést nem tudtam támogatni, mert az EU nemek közötti egyenlőségre vonatkozó stratégiájának a tagállamokkal való együttműködésre kell törekednie, ahelyett, hogy rájuk kényszerítenének egy széles közönséget kielégítő rendelkezéseket. A nők elleni erőszakkal szembeni küzdelem, az adópolitikák és az ellátási politikák terén a tagállamok kompetenciáit tiszteletben kell tartani és ösztönözni a bevált gyakorlatokat előmozdítva és ösztönözve a további együttműködést.
A WTO-compatible EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (A9-0019/2021 - Yannick Jadot)
Miközben az európai ipar a Covid19-válsággal és a kereskedelmi partnerektől érkező olcsó behozatal miatti gazdasági nyomással küzd, meg kell próbálnunk teljesíteni a klímamegállapodási kötelezettségvállalásainkat. Fontosnak tartom, hogy a jelentésben bemutatott új eljárás összhangban legyen a Kereskedelmi Világszervezet szabályaival is, és ösztönözze az EU és az EU-n kívüli iparágak karbonsemlegességét. Kiemelten fontos továbbá, hogy az EU-n belül tartsuk mind a termelési láncot, mind a munkahelyeket. Mindezen okoknál fogva támogatom, hogy a kiigazító intézkedések 2023-ig terjedjenek ki azon energia- és erőforrásigényes ipari ágazatokra, amelyek az EU ipari kibocsátásának 94%-át teszik ki.Az ágazatokat azonban nem célszerű még most pontosan nevesíteni: fontos, hogy a Bizottság jogalkotási javaslatát alapos hatástanulmány előzze meg, melyben elemzik az egyes iparágakra háruló hatásokat. Úgy vélem, hogy az eljárást úgy kell megtervezni, hogy elérje a klímacélokat, egyenlő versenyfeltételeket biztosítson, és ne a protekcionizmus fokozásának eszközeként használják!
Corporate due diligence and corporate accountability (A9-0018/2021 - Lara Wolters)
Az emberi jogok védelme, a környezetvédelem és a tisztességes vállalatirányítás fontos uniós prioritások. Ezeknek a gazdasági életben is érvényesülniük kell, azonban ehhez célhoz kötött, arányos intézkedések szükségesek, szem előtt tartva, hogy megőrizzük az uniós vállalatok versenyképességét.A jelenlegi járványhelyzetben felelőtlenség újabb előírásokkal terhelni az európai vállalatokat és elvárni azt, hogy egymást ellenőrizzék az emberi jogok, környezetvédelmi előírások és a tisztességes vállalatirányítás érvényesülése terén. Ez nem a vállalkozások, hanem a hatóságok feladata. Új felelősségi szabállyal és kötelező szankciókkal terhelni a cégeket emiatt aránytalan intézkedés.A versenyképesség rovására megy, hogy a javaslat szerint a cégeknek saját üzletpolitikájukat civil szervezetek és aktivisták bevonásával, az ő beleszólásuk alapján kell kialakítaniuk, ahelyett, hogy tulajdonosaik, részvényeseik, munkavállalóik és általában a piaci igények szerint hoznák meg ezeket a döntéseket.A Parlament javaslatát nem előzte meg semmilyen hatásvizsgálat, emiatt az számos, jogi értelemben is kivitelezhetetlen rendelkezést tartalmaz, ilyen többek között az uniós jog hatályának kiterjesztése az EU-n kívül, amely ellentétes a Brüsszel I és Róma II rendeletekkel. Kiemelten fontos, hogy a Bizottság idén tavaszra várható jogalkotási javaslatát részletes és alapos hatástanulmány előzze meg, különösen az európai vállalkozások helyzetére és versenyképességére nézve.A fentiekre tekintettel nem támogattam szavazatommal a jelentés elfogadását.
Implementation of the Construction Products Regulation (A9-0012/2021 - Christian Doleschal)
Az építési termékekre vonatkozó harmonizált szabványok létrehozása és kiigazítása terén kialakult patthelyzet, s ez akadályozza a harmonizált szabványok kidolgozásának folytatását. A jelentéstevővel egyetértve úgy vélem, hogy a jelenlegi állapot komoly fenyegetést jelent az építési termékek belső piacának működésére nézve. Hangsúlyozandó, hogy az elmúlt négy évben az építési termékekre vonatkozó 444 meglévő harmonizált szabványból csak 12-t tettek közzé. Ez a holtpont az új szabványok létrehozásához szükséges idő, valamint a meglévő szabványokkal kapcsolatos felülvizsgálati késedelem miatt alakulhatott ki.Szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést, úgy vélem ugyanis, hogy rendkívül fontos a harmonizációs folyamat felgyorsítása és a meglévő európai harmonizált szabványok minőségének javítása. Az építési termékek gyártóinak és a végfelhasználóknak egyaránt szükségük van a jogbiztonságra és a hosszú távú tervezhetőség biztonságára. Nagyon fontos ezért, hogy fenntarthatóbbá tegyük az építőipart azáltal, hogy az építési termékekről szóló rendelet felülvizsgálata során – a körforgásos gazdaságra vonatkozó cselekvési tervben bejelentetteknek megfelelően – számításba vegyük az építési termékek fenntarthatósági teljesítményét. Meg kell vizsgálni, hogy az építési termékekről szóló rendelet esetleges felülvizsgálata során hogyan lehetne érvényesíteni a fenntarthatósági kritériumokat.
Equal treatment in employment and occupation in light of the UNCRPD (A9-0014/2021 - Katrin Langensiepen)
Nagyszerű eredménynek tartom a jelentést, amely egy újabb mérföldkövet jelent a fogyatékossággal élő személyek társadalmi befogadásában.Egyetértek vele, hogy fenntartható, inkluzív foglalkoztatáspolitikára van szükség minden EU tagállamban. A fogyatékossággal élő személyek aktív bevonásával kell meghatározni a munka jövőjével kapcsolatos fő tendenciákat. Támogatni kell a készségek korai életkortól kezdődő fejlesztését, külön kiemelve a digitális és a zöld készségeket, összhangban az aktuális és a jövőbeli munkaerőpiac gyorsan változó realitásaival és igényeivel.Folyamatosan értékelni szükséges a meglévő védett műhelyek jellemzőit, sokféleségét és hatékonyságát a tekintetben hogy azok felvértezik-e a fogyatékossággal élő személyeket a nyílt munkaerőpiacon való elhelyezkedéshez szükséges készségekkel, és biztosítani kell, hogy az ilyen műhelyekben dolgozókra is kiterjedjen a szociális biztonságra, a munkakörülményekre, a minimálbérekre és a megkülönböztetésmentességre vonatkozó jogi keretek hatálya és védelme.Fontos az újfajta, emberi jogi alapú megközelítés az oktatás területén, a horizontális adatgyűjtés azokról a fogyatékossággal élőkről, akik eddig kimaradtak a statisztikákból és a kommunikációs akadálymentesítés, hiszen eddig uniós szinten elsősorban a fizikai akadálymentesítésre összpontosítottak.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified cotton GHB614 × T304-40 × GHB119 (B9-0160/2021)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MZIR098 (SYN-ØØØ98-3) (B9-0161/2021)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Activities of the European Ombudsman - annual report 2019 (A9-0013/2021 - Sylvie Guillaume)
A jelentés az ombudsman 2019-es tevékenységét mutatja be. A következő területeken tevékenykedett proaktívan 2019-ben az ombudsman: az uniós intézmények átláthatósága, a lobbitevékenységek átláthatósága, az alapvető jogok, köztük a fogyatékossággal élők jogai, az etikai kérdések, az állampolgárok részvétele az Unió döntéshozatali folyamatában, a személyzeti ügyek megfelelő kezelése és a munkaerő-felvétel, valamint a hatékony pénzgazdálkodás. Sajnálatos ugyanakkor, hogy szintén az ombudsman hatáskörébe tartozó uniós intézmények honlapjai a mai napig sem többnyelvűek és nem akadálymentesek a különböző típusú fogyatékosságokkal élő személyek számára, így pl. a nemzeti jelnyelveket használók számára sem.Ami az uniós intézmények átláthatóságát illeti az állampolgárok részéről, objektíven és észszerűen kell ezeket az elvárásokat átültetni a gyakorlatba. A baloldal ezügyben irreális elvárásokat követel, melyekre csak részben sikerült kompromisszumokat találni, ennek ellenére a Fidesz képviselőcsoport tagjaként szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést, mert a polgárok Unióba vetett bizalma a tét.
European Semester: employment and social aspects in the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy 2021 (A9-0026/2021 - Lina Gálvez Muñoz)
Számos olyan pontot tartalmaz a jelentés, amellyel nem tudtam teljes mértékben azonosulni: a részenkénti szavazás lehetővé tette, hogy ezekben a kérdésekben kifejezzem véleményem.Nem értek egyet azzal, hogy csak a progresszív adózás lenne a megfelelő eszköz, mert az adózás tagállami hatáskör és úgy vélem, hogy az adó- és munkaerőköltség-verseny előnyös az egységes piacra és a tagállamok közötti kohézióra nézve. Elutasítom, hogy az egyenlőtlenségek az utóbbi évtizedben növekedtek volna, mert hazámban a gazdaság növekedése automatikusan leszivárog a társadalom minden részébe. Támogatom a minőségi köz- és szociális szolgáltatások nyújtását.Nem értek egyet azzal, hogy az Európai Parlamentet jobban bevonjuk az európai szemeszter folyamatába kiváltképpen nem az országspecifikus jelentések értékelésébe, sem azzal, hogy a helyreállítási és rezilienciaépítési párbeszéd keretében az Európai Bizottságnak együtt kellene működnie az Európai Parlamenttel vagy a szociális partnerekkel és a civil társadalommal a mutatók meghatározása érdekében. Elutasítom továbbá, az országspecifikus ajánlásokat kibővítését a szociális partnerek bérmegállapítási mechanizmusokba való bevonásával.Ugyanakkor fontos célnak találom hogy a tagállamoknak nemzeti gazdaságélénkítési terveikbe be kell építeniük a társadalmi és területi kohézióra, a gyermekekre és a fiatalokra vonatkozó intézkedéseket: az oktatás, az egészségügy, a táplálkozás, munkahelyek és lakhatás területén beruházásokra van szükség a gyermekgarancia és az ifjúsági garancia célkitűzéseivel összhangban.
Children's Rights (B9-0164/2021)
Határozott véleményem, hogy minden olyan intézkedést és javaslatot támogatni kell, ami a gyermekek védelmében születik, és az érdekeiket szolgálja. A határozat széles körűen foglalkozik a kiszolgáltatott helyzetben lévő gyermekeket érintő legfontosabb kérdésekkel. Intézkedésre szólít fel a gyermekek elleni erőszak és a gyermekmunka minden formájának felszámolására, ösztönözi a gyermekek szexuális zaklatása és kizsákmányolása elleni küzdelmet. Sajnos a határozatot néhol jellemzi a szokásos, baloldali ideológiai elfogultság, mind a nyelvezet, mind egyes tartalmi elemek tekintetében.Határozottam elutasítom a határozat azon részeit, amelyek a migráció kapcsán elhallgatják azt a fontos aspektust, hogy a bevándorlók a menekültügyi eljárásban miként élnek vissza a gyermekekre vonatkozó kedvezményes szabályokkal. Hiányolom, hogy nem rögzíti a visszaélések kiküszöbölésére alkalmas szabályok fontosságát. A szöveg e kérdésben sajnos nem veszi figyelembe a realitásokat. Továbbá „gender” szó indokolatlan használatát vagy kiterjesztő értelmezését is elutasítom, és ez a helyzet a genderideológiát közvetítő egyéb szövegrészek tekintetében is. Az ilyen tartalmú szövegrészek ellen szavaztam, de a gyermekek védelmének fontossága miatt összességében végül támogattam a határozatot.
EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism (A9-0033/2021 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar)
Az idegenforgalom egy összetettet és átfogó gazdasági ágazat, amely nagyban hozzájárul az egyes tagállamok és annak régióinak fejlettségi szintjéhez, gazdasági és foglalkoztatási mutatóihoz. A turizmus több millió mikro-, kisvállalkozás és családi vállalkozás mindennapi megélhetését biztosítja, ezért nem engedhetjük meg, hogy még egy turisztikai időszak elmaradjon a járvány miatt. A jelentés tárgyalja a turizmus jelenlegi helyzetét, különös tekintettel a Covid19-világjárvány miatt kialakult állapotokat és az újraindítás feltételeit, a turizmus jövőjét, és javaslatot tesz különböző egészségügyi, biztonsági protokollok bevezetésére.Továbbá, javaslatot tesz arra, hogy a turizmus legyen megosztott uniós hatáskör, egy uniós turisztikai ügynökség létrehozását is kezdeményezi, amely az ún. Európai Turizmus Unió felé haladna. A turizmus uniós szintű bürokratizációja, uniós turisztikai ügynökség létrehozása csak újabb méltánytalan, adminisztratív terheket róna a kkv-ra és családi vállalkozásokra, ezért ezeket a Fidesz EP-delegációja nem támogatja, és az Európai Turizmus Unió létrehozására javaslatot tevő módosító ellen szavazott. Tekintettel az turizmus fontosságára, viszont a kkv-k terheit növelő javaslatokra a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam.
2019-2020 Reports on Turkey (A9-0153/2021 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)
Elfogadhatatlan az Európai Parlament éves Törökország jelentéssel kapcsolatban megütött negatív hangvétele, hiszen Törökország NATO szövetségesünk és kulcsfontosságú szerepet játszik közel négymillió közel-keleti menekült befogadásában. Ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti delegációjának tagjaként a kiegyensúlyozottságot nélkülöző és a Törökországgal folytatott csatlakozási tárgyalások hivatalos felfüggesztését kérő jelentést szavazatommal nem támogattam.
Impacts of EU rules on the free movements of workers and services: intra-EU labour mobility as a tool to match labour market needs and skills (A9-0066/2021 - Radan Kanev)
Sokáig természetesnek tekintettük az EU egyik legfontosabb alapelvét, a munkavállalók szabad mozgását, hogy hol akarnak dolgozni. A Brexit, majd a covid-19 világjárvány idején azonban sokan nehéz helyzetbe kerültek és sokan elveszítették a munkájukat is. A nehézség azonban segített abban, hogy új megoldásokat keressünk: így például a digitalizáció is nagyszerű lehetőséget jelent a mobilitás elősegítésében.Magyarországon sikerült nem csak megőrizni, de bővíteni is a munkahelyek számát a járvány ellenére is: hazámban ma már 4,6 millió ember dolgozik, ami 41 ezerrel több, mint a tavalyi ugyanekkor. A foglalkoztatottsági ráta Magyarországon 2021. első negyedévében csaknem 72%-os, amely szinte eléri a portói csúcson célul kitűzött 78%-os értéket.A jelentés egészét támogattam, azonban bizonyos pontokat nem szavaztam meg, mert úgy vélem, hogy nincs szükség arra, hogy az Európai Bizottság jogalkotási keretet javasoljon a távmunka feltételeinek EU-szerte történő szabályozására vagy a tisztességes munka- és foglalkoztatási feltételek biztosítására, hiszen ez tagállami hatáskör. Ugyancsak elutasítom, hogy a Bizottság mennyiségi és minőségi mutatókat dolgozzon ki az európai szemeszter és az országspecifikus ajánlások közzétételének keretében a munkavállalók szabad mozgására vonatkozó rendeletek végrehajtása és betartása nyomon követésének biztosítása érdekében.
Chinese countersanctions on EU entities and MEPs and MPs (RC-B9-0269/2021, B9-0269/2021, B9-0270/2021, B9-0271/2021, B9-0273/2021, B9-0274/2021, B9-0275/2021)
Teljes szolidárisunkat fejezzük ki az európai parlamenti képviselő kollégáink iránt, az ellenük bevezetett kínai szankciók miatt, elítéljük ezen elfogadhatatlan es aránytalan szankciókat és egyetértünk a mielőbbi megszüntetésükre irányuló követelésekkel. Ugyanakkor a ma szavazásra bocsájtott határozat szövege - a címe ellenére - nem korlátozódik a Kína által bevezetett szankciók elítélésére.Elfogadhatatlan a határozat azon paragrafusa, amely az EU-s alapító szerződések megszegésére buzdítja a Tanácsot és a külügyi főképviselőt, amikor azt sürgeti, hogy a tagállamok egyhangú támogatása hiányától függetlenül terjesszen elő és fogadjon el következtetéseket Hongkongról. Ezekért a Fidesz európai parlamenti delegációjának tagjaként a határozat elfogadását nem támogattam.A határozat egy általános Kínát minden szempontból bíráló szöveg, amely semmilyen mértékben nem fog hozzájárulni a deeszkalációhoz, valójában csak tovább fogja fokozni a felek közötti feszültséget és indulatokat, ennek a jelen helyzetben nem látjuk értelmét, sem időszerűségét.
Railway safety and signalling: Assessing the state of play of the ERTMS deployment (A9-0181/2021 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica)
A Közlekedési és Idegenforgalmi Bizottság jelentése ambiciózus célokat fogalmaz meg az ETCS kiépítése kapcsán, viszont több kérdéskör is megválaszolatlan marad a jelentésben. Az egyik közülük a finanszírozás kérdése. A jelenleg érvényben lévő B. osztályú nemzeti rendszerek leszerelése és a járművek utólagos felszerelése ETCS fedélzeti berendezéssel hatalmas anyagi terheket róna a tagállami hatóságokra és üzemeltetőkre. Emellett, a B. osztályú nemzeti rendszerek leszerelése az ETCS rendszerek megfelelő arányú kiépítése nélkül jelentősen hozzájárulna a közlekedésbiztonság csökkentéséhez.A TRAN bizottság által megfogalmazott célokat szükségszerű hatástanulmányhoz kötni, hogy kivitelezhető határidőket és forgatókönyveket határozhassunk meg. A jelentés általános törekvései támogathatók lennének, de tekintettel a fenn említett aggályokra, amelyekre a jelentés nem nyújt kielégítő megoldásokat és válaszokat a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam.
Old continent growing older - possibilities and challenges related to ageing policy post 2020 (A9-0194/2021 - Beata Szydło)
Szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést, mert meggyőződésem, hogy az idősek a társadalom értékes tagjai és fontos, hogy életüket méltósággal és független módon élhessék. A generációk közötti együttműködésre van szükség: Segítenünk kell idősödő családtagjainkat, hogy az új technológiákkal élhessenek, otthonukat a szükségleteiknek megfelelően átalakíthassák, és megtanulják kezelni az e-szolgáltatásokat is.Ugyanakkor az idősek segíthetik felnőtt gyermekeiket az újabb generáció érkezésekor. Magyarország jó példát mutat ebben is: a még dolgozó nagyszülők minden unoka születésekor 5 nap extra szabadságot kapnak, sőt arra is van lehetőség, hogy a nagyszülő maradjon otthon a kisbabával, hiszen az unoka 2 éves koráig gyermekgondozási díjat kaphat.
EU global human rights sanctions regime (EU Magnitsky Act) (B9-0371/2021)
Az Európai Bizottság és egyes nagy tagállamok megfosztanák a kisebb tagországokat az EU külpolitikájának alakításában való érdemi részvételtől, ezért jelenleg egy összehangolt támadás zajlik a tagállamok egyhangúságán alapuló uniós külpolitikai döntéshozatal ellen. Az Európai Parlament ma elfogadott - az újonnan létrejött EU globális emberi jogi szankciórendszert értékelő - határozata is azt sérelmezi, hogy a szankciós döntésekhez az összes tagállam egyöntetű beleegyezése szükséges, ahelyett, hogy elegendő lenne csak a többségük szavazata.Természetesen támogatom az emberi jogokat súlyosan megsértők szankcionálását, viszont az egyhangúságon alapuló döntéshozatalt eltörölni kívánó hangok szembemennek az uniós alapszerződésekkel, ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti frakciójának tagjaként a határozat elfogadása ellen szavaztam.
EU Road Safety Policy Framework 2021-2030 – Recommendations on next steps towards "Vision Zero" (A9-0211/2021 - Elena Kountoura)
A jelentés értékeli a közlekedésbiztonság jelenlegi helyzetét az EU-ban, és ajánlásokat fogalmaz meg, hogy 2050-re elérhető legyen a ,,zéró-elképzelés”, azaz, hogy ne történjen halálos kimenetelű közlekedési baleset az EU utain. Annak ellenére, hogy sikerült a közlekedést jelentősen biztonságosabbá tenni az elmúlt években, sajnos még mindig évi 20 ezer körül alakul a közúti baleset okozta halálesetek száma az EU-ban.A jelentés az Európai Parlamentre jellemző módon, több olyan ajánlást fogalmaz meg, amely túlmutat az EU és az Európai Bizottság hatáskörein. Így például felkéri az Európai Bizottságot arra, hogy javasolja a 30 km/h sebességkorlát bevezetését lakóövezetekben és olyan területeken, ahol sok a kerékpáros és a gyalogos. Ezzel kapcsolatban ki kell emelni, hogy egy ilyen jellegű bizottsági intézkedés csakis ajánlás szintjén maradhat, hiszen a sebességkorlát meghatározása tagállami hatáskör, ezen túlmenően pedig Magyarországon máris számos településen vannak 30km/h sebességkorlátozást meghatározó zónák olyan helyeken, ahol az közlekedésbiztonsági szempontból indokolt.Mivel a jelentés az európai közlekedésbiztonság szintjének további növeléséről szól, egyes hatásköri túlkapásai ellenére, a végszavazásnál támogattam a jelentés elfogadását, hiszen emberéletek védelméről van szó.
Challenges and prospects for multilateral weapons of mass destruction arms control and disarmament regimes (A9-0324/2021 - Sven Mikser)
A tömegpusztító fegyverek súlyos fenyegetést jelentenek biztonságunkra nézve. Ezért a fegyverzetellenőrzési, nonproliferációs és leszerelési struktúrák kulcsfontosságúak a béke, a biztonság, a kiszámíthatóság és a gazdasági és társadalmi fejlődés megteremtése és fenntartás érdekében. Az Európai Parlament jelentése elkötelezi magát a hatékony nemzetközi fegyverzetellenőrzési, leszerelési és nonproliferációs rendszerek fenntartása mellet, amely határozottan támogatandó célkitűzés.Annak ellenére, hogy a szöveg számos elfogult politikai kijelentést tartalmaz, a tömegpusztító fegyverek visszaszorítása és szigorú ellenőrzés alatt tartása mindannyiunk érdeke. Ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti frakciójának tagjaként támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Cooperation on the fight against organised crime in the Western Balkans (A9-0298/2021 - Lukas Mandl)
A jelentés a nyugat-balkáni szervezett bűnözés és korrupció elleni harccal foglalkozik. Bár tartalmaz számos olyan elfogult politikai megállapítást, amivel nem tudunk egyetérteni, de összességében a szöveg elkötelezett a nyugat-balkáni országok uniós integrációja mellett, amely egybeesik a magyar állásponttal. Az uniós perspektíva fenntartása kulcsfontosságú a régió számára, ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti frakciójának tagjaként támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Challenges for urban areas in the post-COVID-19 era (A9-0352/2021 - Katalin Cseh)
A városi területek COVID-19 utáni kihívásaival foglalkozó jelentés helyesen azonosít be sok olyan kihívást, melyekkel a városoknak szembe kell nézniük a koronavírus járvány következtében - a vírus gyorsabban terjedt a sűrűn lakott területeken, az egészségügyi ellátó intézmények túlterheltekké váltak, a járvány okozta munkanélküliség számos helyen jelentősen növekedett, a közösségi közlekedési eszközök használata csökkent, a légszennyezés és a lakhatással kapcsolatos nehézségek is a városi térségekben fokozódtak leginkább.Örvendetesnek tartom, hogy a jelentés megkísérel válaszokat találni ezekre a kihívásokra, azonban elfogadhatatlannak tartom, hogy egy ilyen nehéz helyzetben a bevándorlók integrálásával és az LMBTQ-lobbi érvényesülésének ideológiai kérdéseivel van elfoglalva a jelentéstevő.Hasonlóképpen elutasítom a regionális fejlesztési források felhasználásának ideológia vezérelt átpolitizálására tett ismételt kísérletet, azt a törekvést, hogy a regionális és helyi önkormányzatoknak járó uniós fejlesztési források felhasználását a brüsszeli bürokraták LMBTQ-lobbival kapcsolatban képviselt szélsőséges álláspontjának elfogadásától tegyék függővé. A fentiek következtében tartózkodtam a jelentés strasbourgi plenáris szavazásánál.
Assessment of the implementation of Article 50 TEU (A9-0357/2021 - Danuta Maria Hübner)
Az Egyesült Királyság Európai Unióból való kilépési folyamatának elemzése bő egy évvel az átmeneti időszak vége után időszerű, a (jogi) elemzés valóban szükséges. Az elfogadott jelentés tartalmaz sok olyan megállapítást, amelyekkel egyetértek, így például hangsúlyozza a polgárok jogainak védelmének jelentőségét, a jogbiztonság fontosságát, a tagállami sajátosságok figyelembe vételének lényegességét.Sajnálatos azonban, hogy a szöveg a tárgyilagosságot mellőzi, több helyen az Egyesült Királyságot, valamint a brit népet, a brit állampolgárok "információhiányát" hibáztatja a kilépés bekövetkezéséért ahelyett, hogy rámutatna, hogy az Európai Uniónak objektív megközelítéssel kell elemeznie a kilépés valódi okait. A jelentés ideológiai okokból, a szerződésmódosítások eszközén keresztül centralizáció irányába ható javaslatokat tesz, valamint szükségtelenül korlátozná a tagállamok mozgásterét. A szöveg súlyos jogi hibákban is szenved, több helyen az Európai Unió alkotmányos identitásáról beszél, holott az Unió - szemben a tagállamokkal - nem állam, nincs alkotmánya, így nem rendelkezhet alkotmányos identitással sem.A kilépési értesítéssel kapcsolatban olyan, az Európai Bíróság által sem osztott, elfogult értelmezést vázol fel, amely nem egyeztethető össze az uniós joggal. A jelentés helyes szemlélete az lenne, hogy az Egyesült Királyságra partnerként, szövetségesként kell tekinteni a kilépés után is, hiszen csak közösen, együttműködve tudjuk felvenni a lépést a 21. század kihívásaival. Mindezekre tekintettel nem támogattam a jelentést.
Implementation of the common foreign and security policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0354/2021 - David McAllister)
A jelentés kiemelten sürgeti a minősített többségi szavazásra való áttérést külügyi kérdésekben. Ez ellentétes az uniós alapszerződésekkel, számunkra elfogadhatatlan. Az Unió érdeke is, hogy megmaradhasson a kis tagállamok súlya a közös külpolitikában. A minősített többségi szavazás nem csak elvenné az érdekérvényesítési lehetőséget főleg a kisebb tagállamoktól, de akár zsaroló eszközként is használható lenne ellenük. Hiszen így számukra fontos kérdésekben nem tudnák befolyásolni az EU külpolitikáját, sem egyenlő mértékben megjeleníteni szuverén nemzeti érdekeiket. Mindezért a Fidesz magyar delegáció tagjaként végszavazáskor nem tudtam támogatni a jelentést.
Implementation of the common security and defence policy – annual report 2021 (A9-0358/2021 - Nathalie Loiseau)
A jelentés kiemelten sürgeti a minősített többségi szavazásra való áttérést külügyi kérdésekben. Ez ellentétes az uniós alapszerződésekkel, számunkra elfogadhatatlan. Az Unió érdeke is, hogy megmaradhasson a kis tagállamok súlya a közös külpolitikában. A minősített többségi szavazás nem csak elvenné az érdekérvényesítési lehetőséget főleg a kisebb tagállamoktól, de akár zsaroló eszközként is használható lenne ellenük. Hiszen így számukra fontos kérdésekben nem tudnák befolyásolni az EU külpolitikáját, sem egyenlő mértékben megjeleníteni szuverén nemzeti érdekeiket. Mindezért a Fidesz magyar delegáció tagjaként végszavazáskor nem tudtam támogatni a jelentést.
Human rights and democracy in the world – annual report 2021 (A9-0353/2021 - María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)
Számos negatív elem mellett az éves emberi jogi jelentés több pozitív elemet is tartalmaz. Említésre kerül az államok azon kötelezettsége, hogy saját területükön védjék a nemzeti, etnikai, kulturális, és nyelvi kisebbségeik jogait. Felkéri az Unió partnerországait, hogy ezen kisebbségek sokféleségének megőrzése érdekében tartsák tiszteletben alapvető emberi jogaikat. Üdvözlendő továbbá, hogy a jelentés elismeri: különös figyelmet kell fordítani a vallási kisebbségekhez tartozó személyek védelmére.Ugyanakkor elfogadhatatlan a minősített többségi szavazás bevezetésének erőltetése, amely megfosztaná a kisebb tagállamokat érdekérvényesítési lehetőségüktől a külpolitikai döntéshozatal során. Ez ellentétben áll az uniós alapszerződésekkel. Továbbá elfogadhatatlan a gender-ideológiát erőltető Isztambuli Egyezmény ratifikációjának sürgetése, valamint a migráció legális útvonalainak kialakítása. Mindezért a Fidesz magyar delegáció tagjaként végszavazáskor nem tudtam támogatni a jelentést.
Corruption and human rights (A9-0012/2022 - Katalin Cseh)
A korrupcióval szembeni hatékonyabb fellépés szükségessége nem kérdés úgy az Unión belül, mint azon kívül. De minden szempontból megkérdőjelezhető, hogy az EP külügyi antikorrupciós jelentését egy súlyos, több milliárd forintot érintő csalás-gyanús ügyben érintett politikus, Cseh Katalin neve fémjelezze. Cseh Katalin jelentéstevő ellen az Európai Csalás Elleni Hivatal (OLAF) nyomozást folytat európai uniós közpénzeket érintő csalás megalapozott gyanúja miatt. Ebből kifolyólag az ő nevéhez fűződő korrupciós és emberi jogokról szóló jelentés hiteltelenné válik.A végszavazáskor a jelentést nem tudtam támogatni a Fidesz magyar delegáció tagjaként, hiszen több problémás elemet tartalmaz és szerepel benne a minősített többségi szavazás bevezetésének sürgetése. Ez számunkra elfogadhatatlan. Az Unió érdeke is, hogy megmaradhasson a kis tagállamok súlya a közös külpolitikában. A minősített többségi szavazás nem csak elvenné a lehetőséget főleg a kisebb tagállamoktól, de akár zsaroló eszközként is használható lenne. Hiszen így, a kisebb tagállamok számukra fontos kérdésekben nem tudnák befolyásolni az EU külpolitikáját, sem egyenlő mértékben megjeleníteni szuverén nemzeti érdekeiket.
A statute for European cross-border associations and non-profit organisations (A9-0007/2022 - Sergey Lagodinsky)
Az uniós civiltörvény, az európai baloldal legújabb akciója, direkt támadás a tagállami szuverenitás és az átláthatóság elve ellen. Célja, hogy az NGO-k számára egy kvázi uniós mentelmi jogot hozzon létre, s így gyakorlatilag a jog fölé emelje a civil szervezeteket. Mindezt pedig a „nyílt társadalmak előmozdítása érdekében”.Elszomorító, hogy az Európai Parlament nem ismerte fel: egy baloldali manipulációt támogat, aminek egyébként semmilyen jogi alapja sincs. Ez a kezdeményezés nem a valódi civil szervezeteket védi, hanem az olyan álcivilek érdekében akarja kijátszani a tagállamokat, amelyek kiszolgálják az európai baloldalnak a nemzetállamok gyengítésére irányuló föderalista törekvéseit. Ezek a szervezetek gyakran az Európai Bizottság kiszervezett munkáját végzik el, így ellenőrizhetetlenné tételük súlyos mértékben aláásná a jogállamiság elvét, ami miatt az uniós intézmények csak a tagállamok irányában aggódnak, magukra nézve viszont nem tekintik kötelezőnek.Ezért, a nemzetállamok szuverenitásának alapelvét és az európai közrend védelmét szem előtt tartva a jelentés ellen szavaztam.
Charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (A9-0006/2022 - Giuseppe Ferrandino)
. – Magyarország nem támogatta az irányelvre vonatkozó tanácsi álláspontot, viszont a plenáris módosítók szintén nem felelnek meg, továbbá bizonyos javaslatok ellentétesek a Tanácsban képviselt magyar állásponttal. A Magyarország által a Tanácsban ellenzett pontokkal kapcsolatban nem került benyújtásra plenáris módosító indítvány.A plenáris módosítók, amelyek célja a kivezetési határidők lerövidítése, az ún. ,,earmarking’’ bevezetése, az ETS bevezetésének közvetett feltételezése és a tagállamok mozgásterének szűkítése az irányelv átültetése során nem felelnek meg a magyar érdekeknek, ezért e módosítók ellen szavaztam, a felárakkal kapcsolatos szabályozásra vonatkozók esetében pedig tartózkodtam.
Russian aggression against Ukraine (B9-0123/2022)
A Fidesz delegációjának tagjaként „Az Ukrajna elleni orosz agresszió” határozat szavazásánál elítéltük az orosz katonai agressziót, kiálltunk Ukrajna területi integritása és szuverenitása mellett. Ezért az egységes uniós fellépés jegyében a végszavazásnál támogattuk a határozatot. Ugyanakkor nem támogattuk a határozat szövegének azon részeit, amelyek veszélyt jelenthetnek a magyar ellátásbiztonságra.
Global approach to research and innovation: Europe’s strategy for international cooperation in a changing world (B9-0174/2022)
Korunk változó világában az emberiségnek egyre több és súlyosabb kihívással kell szembenéznie. Ezért bír, különösen most, kiemelt fontossággal a globális együttműködés a kutatás és innováció területén. Az Európai Unió csak a nemzetközi partnerekkel közösen tud megfelelő tudományos megoldásokat találni a járványok és az élelmiszerválságok legyőzésére, a klímaváltozás megfékezésére, valamint a digitális átállás előmozdítására.Az állásfoglalás szakpolitikai tartalmával, különösen a kis- és középvállalkozások helyzetének javításának, az Európai Innovációs és Technológiai Intézet szerepének növelésének és a harmadik országokkal való közös kezdeményezések indításának fontosságával egyet tudok érteni. Sajnálatos, hogy az állásfoglalásban a nemi dimenziók nem egyértelmű módon szerepelnek. A gender equality (nemi egyenlőség) alatt, az Európai Unió működéséről szóló szerződés 8. cikkének megfelelően, a nők és férfiak egyenlőségét értem ebben a szövegkörnyezetben. Minden egyéb, a gender fogalmát közvetve és közvetlenül kiterjesztő értelmezést és megjelölést határozottan ellenzek.A tudományos kutatás szabadság alapvető érték, melynek védelmét az Európai Unió tagállamainak saját alkotmányos berendezkedésüknek megfelelően kell biztosítaniuk. Ezért megengedhetetlen, hogy az akadémiai szabadságot bárki politikai fegyverként és lopakodó hatáskör-bővítésre használja. Azonban, mivel a dokumentum többi része megfelelően kidolgozott és a globális kutatási-innovációs együttműködés fontosságával és céljaival egyetértek, támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Gas storage (C9-0126/2022 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi) (vote)
Mindent eszközre szükség van a hónapok óta zajló energiaválság kezelése érdekében. El kell kerülni a decemberben és januárban tapasztalt energiaár-robbanást, ezért már most meg kell kezdeni a felkészülést a következő téli időszakra.A gyors és egységes uniós fellépés jegyében támogattam az intézményközi tárgyalások mihamarabbi megkezdését a földgáztárolók kötelező minimális töltöttségi szintjét meghatározó rendelettel kapcsolatban.Ugyanakkor mind az Európai Bizottságnak, mind a Parlamentnek figyelembe kell vennie az Európai Tanács 2022. március 25-i ülésének következtetéseit, amelyben az uniós állam- és kormányfők hangsúlyozták a nagy tárolókapacitással rendelkező tagállamok különleges helyzetének, illetve az igazságos egyensúly és egy kapcsolódó kompenzációs mechanizmus létrehozásának fontosságát.Az energiaellátás biztonsága nem lehet politikai vita tárgya, ezért a kialakuló szabályozásnak a fentebbi alapelvekkel összhangban kell állnia.
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 24-25 March 2022: including the latest developments of the war against Ukraine and the EU sanctions against Russia and their implementation (RC-B9-0197/2022, B9-0197/2022, B9-0200/2022, B9-0201/2022, B9-0203/2022, B9-0210/2022, B9-0211/2022)
Az Oroszország elleni uniós szankciókról és azok végrehajtásásáról szóló plenáris határozat során, ahogy eddig is, következetesen kiálltunk a magyar emberek békéje és biztonsága mellett, és elítéltünk minden olyan kezdeményezést, amely a magyar ellátásbiztonságot veszélyeztetné.A szavazás során a magyar érdekeknek megfelelően ellene szavaztunk annak, hogy azonnali és teljes körű embargót vezessenek be az Oroszországból érkező a kőolajra, a nukleáris üzemanyagra és a gázra. Magyarország semmilyen gáz és olaj szankciót nem fogad el, mert ez veszélybe sodorná a magyar emberek energiaellátását. Ezért ellene szavaztunk annak is, hogy a nukleáris projektjeinket szüntessük be. Álláspontunkat következetesen képviseljük minden uniós intézmény szintjén.Ugyanakkor változatlanul kiállunk Ukrajna területi szuverenitása mellett, elutasítjuk az orosz megszállást, ezért az európai egység érdekében az EP-határozatot támogattuk.
Election of the Members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage (A9-0083/2022 - Domènec Ruiz Devesa)
Szükséges és fontos, hogy az európai parlamenti választások tapasztalatai alapján az európai választási normákat áttekintsük, a működésük hatékonyságát pedig elemezzük. Mindazonáltal sajnálatos, hogy a Devesa-jelentés nem ezen érdemi tapasztalatok alapján tesz javaslatokat a választási normák kiigazítására, hanem ideológiai szándékú követeléseket fogalmaz meg. A jelentés mellékletét képező rendelettervezet magját lényegében a transznacionális listák és a csúcsjelölti rendszer ötvözetéből álló föderalista javaslat adja. Ez a jelentéstevő centralizáció melletti nézeteit tükrözi. A szövegben a föderalista követeléseken túl érdemi javaslatokat csak elvétve találni.Elfogadhatatlanok továbbá a jelentés gender-szemléletű részei: ilyenek például a gender-kvótákra és a nem-bináris szermélyekre vonatkozó hivatkozások. A szükségtelen bürokráciát és a központosítást szolgálja az Európai Választási Hatóság létrehozásának javaslata is. Ami a választójogi életkor kialakulását illeti, ez minden tagállamban hosszú folyamat eredménye, e téren a jogalkotás során a szubszidiaritás elve mentén kellene eljárni az egységesítés helyett.Üdvözlendő ugyanakkor, hogy a szöveg kitér rá, hogy a nemzeti kisebbségek nincsenek megfelelő arányban és módon képviselve az Európai Parlamentben; valamint az, hogy a szöveg számos helyen foglalkozik a fogyatékkal élők választásokon való részvételével kapcsolatos akadályok leépítésével.A dicséretes részeket mindazonáltal a centralizációt támogató javaslatok mennyiségben bőven felülmúlják, így a végszavazásnál nem támogattam a jelentést.
Persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion (A9-0071/2022 - Karol Karski)
A jelentés eredeti szándéka szerint megerősítette volna az EU emberi jogi külpolitikáját a valláson alapú üldöztetést elszenvedő kisebbségek védelmét, amely uniós fellépésre nagy szükség van. Ehelyett a radikalizálódó európai baloldal aláásta a jelentés célkitűzését, megakadályozva a vallásüldözés elleni hatékony fellépést. A balliberális többség módosító indítványai révén a jelentés egyetlen helyen sem említi a hitük miatt leginkább üldözött keresztények súlyos problémáját, akik száma mára meghaladta a 360 milliót világszerte. A baloldal a vallási kisebbségeket hibáztatja a vallásszabadsággal való visszaéléssel és a vallási vezetőket okolja az LMBTIQ személyek, valamint a nők és lányok jogainak megsértéséért, az oktatáshoz és a szexuális és reproduktív egészséghez és jogokhoz való hozzáférésük korlátozásáért. A jelentés figyelmen kívül hagyja a vallási szereplők jelentőségét az emberi jogok és az emberi méltóság védelmében és egyszerűen nyomást gyakorol a Parlamentre a vallásszabadság háttérbeszorítása érdekében. Ez az alapvető emberi jogok diszkriminációja, hit és nem hit kérdésétől függetlenül a szólásszabadság súlyos megsértése és a véleménynyilvánítás szabadságának a kommunista időkben sem látott korlátozása, amely semmi esetben sem támogatható. Ezért annak tudatában nem támogattam a jelentést, hogy a balliberális politikai erők a jövőben hivatkozási alapul használhatják fel a szöveget a valláselleneség érvényesítésére és a vallási szereplők szólásszabadságának elnyomására.
The follow up of the Conference on the Future of Europe (B9-0228/2022, B9-0229/2022, B9-0235/2022)
Az Európa Jövőjéről szóló Konferencia megindulásakor egyetértettem annak célkitűzésével, miszerint az Európát ért sorozatos válságokat követően időszerű és szükséges az Európai Unió működésének felülvizsgálata és a reformok megfontolása. Sajnálatos, hogy a Konferencia végül nem felelt meg az elvárásoknak: mellőzte a pluralizmus elvét, nem vette kellő súllyal figyelembe a kisebbségi véleményeket, és több alkalommal felszólalási lehetőséget sem biztosított egyes képviselőknek.A Konferencia módszertana megkérdőjelezhető, hiszen az érdemi, lényegi döntéseket meghozó vezető testületben az Európai Parlament részéről három olyan frakció képviseltette magát szavazati joggal, amelyek az EU központosítását tekintik elsődleges célnak. A vezető testület ülései nem voltak átláthatók, a meghozott döntések nem voltak világosan kommunikálva, és sokszor zárt ajtók mögötti politikai megállapodásokban döntöttek tartalmi kérdésekről.Az Európa Jövőjéről szóló Konferencia következtetései szervezési és eljárásrendi problémák miatt nem tükrözik a polgárok valódi akaratát. A magyar polgári vitacsoportok üléseinek eredményeit politikai célzattal, valódi érvek nélkül utasították vissza. A plenáris ülés következtetéseit összefoglaló dokumentumban olyan, központosítást célzó javaslatok is bekerültek, amelyek a kis és közepes tagállamok érdekeivel ellentétesek. A következtetéseket úgy nyilvánították konszenzussal elfogadottnak, hogy közben a Tanács részéről azt számos felszólaló illette kritikával.Mindezekre tekintettel – a reformok szükségességével való egyetértés ellenére – nem támogattam az állásfoglalást.
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (A9-0162/2022 - Peter Liese)
Az éghajlatváltozás elleni küzdelem és a zöld átállás döntő fontosságú Európa és a világ jövője szempontjából. Éppen ezért elengedhetetlen, hogy felelős és hatékony döntéseket hozzunk. De ez a klímacsomag épp az ellenkezője, felelőtlen javaslatok összessége, melyek szembemennek a józan ésszel, s unió-szerte jelentős lakossági energiaár-növekedést okoznának. A klímaadó elfogadása különösen kedvezőtlenül érintené az európai, s köztük a magyar családokat és vállalkozásokat, valamint veszélyeztetné a magyar rezsicsökkentési program eredményeit és fenntarthatóságát. Láthatjuk, hogy a felelőtlen brüsszeli klíma- és energiapolitika miatt már most egekben vannak az energiaárak, s elszabadult az infláció. A Parlament a klímacsomag finanszírozására 2029-től kezdve ún. klímaadót vezetne be a lakosság közúti közlekedésére és az épületeik energiaellátására. Ezt nem tudom támogatni, úgy vélem ugyanis, hogy nem hozhatjuk nehezebb helyzetbe a polgárokat és az európai cégeket. Ha például Magyarországon bevezetnének egy ilyen mértékű karbonadót, akkor az üzemanyagok ára számítások szerint 20-25 %-kal emelkedne, a családok havi rezsiköltsége havi 10-12 ezer forinttal emelkedne. A magas energiaárak hatásai miatt pedig további jelentős áremelkedésekre számíthatunk az Európai Unióban és hazánkban is. A gazdasági növekedést gátló, irreális baloldali elképzelések helyett valódi környezet- és polgárbarát klímavédelmi intézkedésekre van szükség!
Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) (A9-0161/2022 - Ville Niinistö)
Az erdők hosszú életciklusa és lassú növekedése miatt, a csökkenő szénmegkötési tendencia megfordítása, a szénlekötés növelése, csak hosszabb időtávon valósítható meg. A „Fit for 55!” LULUCF rendeletmódosítás keretében meghatározott 310 millió tonna szénnyelési célérték figyelmen kívül hagyja, hogy az elmúlt időszakban – elsősorban a nagy területeket érintő erdőkárok miatt – az EU erdeinek szénmegkötése jelentősen csökkent. Megalapozatlannak tartom továbbá a hazám számára 2030-ra előírt CO2 megkötést. A jövőben tervezett erdőtelepítések szénmegkötése sajnos csak lassan fog emelkedni, így 2030-ig még nem fog tudni jelentős szénmegkötést eredményezni. A fentiek alapján nem támogatom, hogy a Bizottság saját hatáskörében állapítson meg a tagországok számára LULUCF célértékeket, annak előkészítését és a tagországok közti elosztás módját csak a tagországok jóváhagyásával és nemzeti szintű hatásvizsgálattal lehet megalapozni.
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans (A9-0150/2022 - Jan Huitema)
A gazdasági növekedés és a környezet- és klímavédelem céljai nem ellentétesek, ezeknek egyensúlyban kell lenniük egymással. Az EP által javasolt, kifejezetten magas ambíciószint emelését - mely értelmében a belsőégésű autók értékesítését gyakorlatilag betiltanák 2035-től, ettől az évtől kezdve a kibocsátáscsökkentésnek el kellene érnie a 100 százalékot, s amely gyakorlatilag lehetetlenné tenné a dízeles és benzines autók értékesítését - kockázatosnak tartom, ezért a jelentést nem tudtam támogatni.Aggályosnak tartom, hogy a Parlament javaslata nem veszi figyelembe a különböző tagállamok eltérő lehetőségeit. Szükségesnek tartom, hogy egyetlen tagállamra se nehezedjen aránytalan teher. Ha az alacsonyabb, egy főre vetített nemzeti jövedelmű országok polgárainak jelentős része nem tud új autót vásárolni, tovább nő a gépjárművek átlagéletkora. A nyugati országokból áramló használt gépjármű-áramlást a nemzeti szabályokkal csak nehezíteni lehet, meggátolni nem. A technológiasemlegesség elvének tiszteletben tartását javasolom, mégpedig racionális célértékek mentén: fontos, hogy a klímacélok eléréséhez minden alacsony szén-dioxid kibocsátással járó lehetőség figyelembe legyen véve. A hagyományos hajtásláncokban is vannak további fejlődési lehetőségek, ezt az opciót is vizsgálni kellene.
The EU’s Foreign, Security and Defence Policy after the Russian invasion of Ukraine (A9-0164/2022 - David McAllister, Nathalie Loiseau)
Az európai védelemi együttműködés erősítése garantálja az Unió stabilitását, így a magyar emberek biztonságát is. Az Ukrajnában zajló háború rávilágított, hogy a tagállamoknak megerősített védelempolitikára van szükségük a stratégiai érdekekkel összhangban.Sajnálatos, hogy ebben a jelentésben is megjelenik a teljes konszenzuson alapuló döntéshozatalról a többségi szavazásra történő áttérés az Európai Unió Tanácsában. Ez szembe megy úgy Magyarország, akárcsak az Unió kisebb tagállamainak az érdekeivel. Nem engedhetünk abból, hogy megmaradjon az egyhangú döntéshozatal különösképpen a külpolitikai kérdésekben. Ezt a tagállamok eltérő geopolitikai helyzete, kultúrája és gazdasági szerkezete is indokolja. Éppen ezért a Fidesz delegáció tagjaként tartózkodással szavaztam.Az Oroszország ellen alkalmazott szankcióknak arányosnak és célszerűnek kell lenniük. Nem okozhatnak nagyobb kárt nekünk, mint a büntetni kívánt agresszornak. Nem veszélyeztethetik a tagállamok polgárainak megélhetését és az Unió politikai stabilitását.
Security in the Eastern Partnership area and the role of the common security and defence policy (A9-0168/2022 - Witold Jan Waszczykowski)
Az EU keleti szomszédságában béke és stabilitás kell legyen.Az elmúlt hónapok igazolták: ha nincs béke és biztonság valamelyik partnerországban, az EU stabilitása is veszélyben van. Üres ígéretek helyett ezért hiteles üzenetet kell küldeni a tagjelöltséget kérelmező országoknak, nem úgy, mint a nyugat-balkáni országok esetében. Oroszország Ukrajna elleni agressziója megmutatta, hogy a társult országok további integrációja mennyire fontos. Ukrajna tagjelölti kérelme fontos szimbolikus politikai üzenettel bír, de elősegítheti a demokratizálódást és a békekötés utáni gyorsabb talpra állást is.Ukrajna, Moldova és Georgia tagjelölti státuszának megadása erősítheti az EU és a keleti partnerek védelmi és biztonsági képességeit.A Keleti Partnerség tartalmi elemei közül kiemelném a határmenti régiók infrastrukturális fejlesztését, így pl. a határátkelők bővítését.Magyarország támogatja a békét elősegítő lépéseket, a Keleti Partnerség programot, az EU egységes kiállását és szolidaritását Ukrajnával, viszont Magyarország energiabiztonsága érdekében mind az olaj-, mind a gázembargó számunkra elfogadhatatlan, nem támogatjuk, éppen ezért a Fidesz-delegáció tagjaként a végszavazásnál tartózkodtam.
The call for a Convention for the revision of the Treaties (B9-0305/2022, B9-0307/2022)
Vitathatatlan a jelenlegi helyzetben az Európai Unió jövőjéről folytatott párbeszéd jelentősége. Sajnálatos azonban, hogy az Európa Jövőjéről szóló Konferencia nem valódi önvizsgálatot folytatott le, hanem ideológiailag meghatározott, irányított folyamat volt. Az állásfoglalás a Konferencia következtetéseire hivatkozva tesz javaslatokat a szerződések rendes felülvizsgálati eljárásának megindítására, holott az nem felelt meg a pluralizmus, a függetlenség és az objektivitás követelményének. A Konferencia döntéshozó szerveiben kizárólag bizonyos politikai affiliációval rendelkező képviselők kaptak helyet, nem vették figyelembe a föderációpárti véleményektől eltérő álláspontokat, a kritikus, de kifejezetten az integráció mellett elkötelezett véleményeket, holott ezek nélkül a folyamat sikeressége kérdőjeleződik meg. Visszautasították a magyar polgári vitacsoportok eredményeit, nem vették figyelembe a magyarországi rendezvények keretében megfogalmazott észrevételeket annak ellenére, hogy Magyarország a tagállamok között abszolút értékben a hatodik, míg lakosságarányosan a második legaktívabb ország volt a digitális platformon. Az állásfoglalás mellékletében szereplő szerződésmódosítások megfelelő hatásvizsgálat és támogatottság nélkül, politikai szándékból sürgetett, nem átlátható eljárásban kerültek kidolgozásra, helyenként még a konferencia következtetéseitől is eltérnek, lényegében az Európai Unió centralizációjához és szövetségi állammá alakításához szükséges lépéseket fogalmaznak meg. Mindezekre tekintettel nem támogattam az állásfoglalást.
Common European action on care (A9-0189/2022 - Milan Brglez, Sirpa Pietikäinen)
Sajnos a jelentés egy ideologikus dokumentum, amely egyebek mellett szorgalmazza a jogalkotást olyan területen, amely nem tartozik az EU hatáskörébe, az intézményi ellátás teljes felhagyását, a gender mainstreaminget és új mutatók bevezetését a társadalmi élet számos területén. Ezért a jelentés ellen szavaztam.Az ápolás-gondozás nem tartozik az Európai Unió hatáskörébe. A tagállamoknak kell kialakítani a megfelelő ápolási-gondozási struktúrákat, figyelembe véve a megelőző egészségügyi ellátást és a rehabilitációt továbbá biztosítva a független életvitel lehetőségét.A családi ápolás-gondozás meghatározó a társadalomban, és a jövőben is az lesz, mivel a család a gondozásban részesülők egész életen át tartó fejlődésének, valamint a szeretet és az érzelmi kapcsolódás önzetlen kifejezésének természetes környezete.A családokban a nők gyakrabban vállalják a gyermekek, valamint az idős, és más eltartott családtagok gondozását, mint a férfiak. A Magyarországon jól működő óvodai, és bővülő bölcsődei ellátás mellett az eltartottak gondozását segíthetik a munkáltatók is azzal, hogy rugalmas munkafeltételeket biztosítanak, amely a nők és férfiak esélyegyenlőségét is növelné.Azonban nem mindig lehetséges az otthoni ápolás, ezért az ellátottak érdekében és az ő szükségleteihez igazodva a józan észre hallgató megközelítésére van szükség az intézményi ellátás terén és nem lehet minden gondozást végző intézményt bezárni.
Mental health in the digital world of work (A9-0184/2022 - Maria Walsh)
Támogattam a jelentést, mert véleményem szerint a mentális egészséget ugyanolyan prioritásként kell kezelni, mint a testi egészséget.A világjárvány alatt elterjedt a távmunka, amely egyrészt olyan pozitív következményekkel járt, mint a nagyobb rugalmasság és önállóság, valamint a munka és a magánélet közötti jobb egyensúly. A mérleg másik serpenyőjében azonban ott van a hosszú munkaidő, a folymatos online rendelkezésre állás, a munka intenzitásának növekedése és a technológiával kapcsolatos stressz.Megoldásként a digitális készségek fejlesztését látom, amely enyhítheti a munkával kapcsolatos stresszt. Másrészt kulcsfontosságú a digitális akadálymentesítés is a fogyatékossággal élő személyek – köztük a mentális egészségi problémákkal küzdő személyek – egyenlő munkafeltételeihez.Borzasztó statisztika, hogy Európában az öngyilkosság a fiatalok második leggyakoribb haláloka. A fiatalok körében felmerülő mentális egészségügyi problémák kezelésének egyik legjobb eszköze az, ha biztosítjuk számukra a jó minőségű oktatást és foglalkoztatást, támogatjuk a családalapítást és lakáshoz jutást, hogy legyen pozitív jövőképük. Ebben segít Magyarországon a fiatalok szja mentessége, az otthonteremtési támogatás és a gyermekvállalás támogatása is.
2021 Report on Serbia (A9-0178/2022 - Vladimír Bilčík)
A Szerbia-jelentésnek arról kellene szólnia, hogy miként segíthetné az Európai Parlament az országot abban, hogy mielőbb az Unió tagjává váljon! Ehelyett azonban a jelentés inkább kioktat, előír és olyan elfogadhatatlan túlzásokat tartalmaz, amelyek csak tovább fékezik az ország csatlakozási folyamatát, megkérdőjelezik az EU szavahihetőségét és elidegenítik Szerbia polgárait. Ez pedig egyaránt ellenkezik Szerbia és az EU stratégiai érdekeivel.A jelentésben megtalálható a hamis állítás, miszerint Magyarország Szerbiával együtt lehetővé teszi Oroszország és Kína geopolitikai céljainak megvalósulását. Elfogadhatatlan továbbá, a Várhelyi Olivér bővítésért felelős biztost ért alaptalan kritika és a vád, hogy részrehajló lenne Szerbia viszonylatában.A magyar kormány továbbra is teljes mellszélességgel kiáll Szerbia EU-csatlakozása mellett. Meggyőződésünk, hogy Szerbia sokkal több támogatást és megértést érdemel.Éppen ezért elfogadhatatlan ez a jelentés és szavazatommal nem tudtam azt támogatni.
EU action plan for the social economy (A9-0192/2022 - Jordi Cañas)
Európában a szociális gazdaságot hagyományosan a piaci és állami hiányosságok kezelésére szolgáló eszköznek tekintik. A szociális gazdaság kifejezés hagyományosan a tagjaik vagy a társadalom egésze számára árukat és szolgáltatásokat nyújtó szervezetek négy fő típusára utal: szövetkezetek, kölcsönös önsegélyező társaságok, egyesületek (beleértve a jótékonysági szervezeteket) és alapítványok. Ezek olyan magánjogi szervezetek, amelyek függetlenek a hatóságoktól, és meghatározott jogi formákkal rendelkeznek.Az Európai Bizottság 2023-ban javaslatot fog tenni egy, a szociális gazdaság keretfeltételeinek fejlesztéséről szóló tanácsi ajánlásra annak érdekében, hogy átfogó megközelítést biztosítson a szociális gazdaság számára, és elősegítse annak egyenletes fejlődését az uniós tagállamokban és régiókban. A jelentés ehhez kíván inputot nyújtani.A szociális gazdaság szervezetei fontos szerepet játszanak a hátrányos helyzetű munkavállalók támogatásában és munkaerőpiaci integrációjában és a szociális gazdasági vállalkozáskánál végzett munka javítja a fogyatékossággal élő személyek jóllétét és mentális egészségét is.Azonban a jelentés elfogadásakor tartózkodtam, mert nem értek egyet azonban azzal, hogy tagállamok szociális politikájának és szociális védelmi rendszereinek szabványosítására irányuló törekvések aláássák a tagállamok kizárólagos hatáskörét. Elutasítom a fenntartható finanszírozás taxonómiájának a szociális kérdésekre való lehetséges kiterjesztését. Fontos a szubszidiaritás elvének tiszteletben tartása.
Deforestation Regulation (A9-0219/2022 - Christophe Hansen)
Tartózkodtam a jelentés végszavazáskor, meglátásom szerint az EP által javasolt túlzott hatálykiterjesztés elfogadásával ugyanis nem sikerült megtalálnunk az egyensúlyt az ambíció szint és a végrehajthatóság között. Számszerűen egyelőre nem lehet kimutatni továbbá, hogy a rendelet végrehajtásához szükséges hatósági ellenőrzések lefolytatása mekkora keretösszeget fog igényelni. Sajnálatos, hogy a rendelet nem biztosít külön pénzügyi keretet a végrehajtással kapcsolatos feladatokra.Aggodalommal tölt el továbbá, hogy a szójatakarmányokat használó európai állattenyésztési ágazatok a meghatározott követelmények miatt versenyhátrányba kerülhetnek a harmadik országok termelőivel szemben, azok számára ugyanis alacsonyabb áron válik elérhetővé saját termelésű, akár erdőirtással keletkezett területeken termelt szója a takarmányozáshoz, ezt a folyamatot így mindenképp monitoringozni szükséges. Összességében a javaslatok - többek közt az indokolatlan hatálykiterjesztések miatt - további nyomást helyeznek majd az ellátási láncokra. Remélem, hogy a trilógus alkalmával lesz lehetőség a fenti aggályokra megoldást találni.
Energy efficiency (recast) (A9-0221/2022 - Niels Fuglsang)
A háború és az elhibázott szankciók miatt Európa energiaválsággal küzd. A piaci árak elszabadultak, az ellátás bizonytalanná vált. Ebben a helyzetben, az európai polgárok és gazdaság megvédése érdekében, minden felelős szereplőnek Európa energiafüggetlenségre kell törekednie, amihez elegendő és megfizethető energiára van szükség.Az energiahatékonysági irányelv hatékony eszköz lehet e célok eléréséhez. Egyértelmű, hogy az a legolcsóbb, legtisztább energia, amit nem fogyasztunk el. Az Európai Bizottság pozitív javaslatára építve 2022 júniusában az uniós országok előremutató kompromisszumot fogadtak el, ami az ambiciózus célok mellett a tagállami sajátosságokat is kellőképpen figyelembe vette.Az Európai Parlament baloldali többsége azonban eltérítette a szabályozással kapcsolatos párbeszédet. Az európai baloldal által javasolt kötelező, a Bizottság által egyoldalúan módosítható, nemzeti energiahatékonysági célok koncepciója káros intézkedés, ami figyelmen kívül hagyja az eltérő tagállami sajátosságokat. Az Európai Parlament által szorgalmazott, távhő-rendszerekkel kapcsolatos, fenntarthatósági kritériumok pedig teljességgel ellehetetlenítenék a közép-európai távhő-szektort, egyúttal veszélybe sodornák többszázezer polgár fűtését is.Ezért, bár az energiahatékonysági irányelv céljaival egyetértek, a jelentés ellen szavaztam.
Adequate minimum wages in the European Union (A9-0325/2021 - Dennis Radtke, Agnes Jongerius)
Szavazatommal támogattam az irányelv elfogadását az alábbi megfontolások mellett:A bérezés szabályozása, beleértve a minimálbér meghatározását is, az EUMSZ 153. cikk (5) bekezdése értelmében a tagállamok kizárólagos hatáskörébe tartozik, a nemzeti gazdaságpolitika alapvető eszköze, ezért az EU nem avatkozhat be közvetlenül a fizetések szintjébe, nem érintheti a tagállamok hatáskörét és a szociális partnerek autonómiáját. Teljes mértékben tiszteletben kell tartani az elsődleges jogot, a hatáskörök Szerződésen alapuló megosztását az EU és tagállamai között, valamint a szubszidiaritás és az arányosság elvét.Értelmezésem szerint az irányelv megengedi, de nem kötelezi a tagállamokat arra, hogy kötelező minimálbért vezessenek be és nem kötelezi a tagállamokat kollektív szerződések bevezetésére azokon a területeken, ahol a szociális partnerek nem állapodtak meg kollektív szerződésben; a szociális partnerek által kialkudott bérek mindig megfelelőnek minősülnek;az irányelv nem ruház egyéni jogokat a munkavállalókra; az irányelvből eredő megfelelőségi kötelezettségek a törvényben meghatározott minimálbérre korlátozódnak.Magyarországon a minimálbér-megállapítási rendszer megfelelően és hatékonyan működik. 2010 óta a magyar minimálbér több mint duplájára nőtt, sőt a kormány és a szociális partnerek közti megállapodás eredményeként idén a jogszabályban foglalt minimálbér 20%-kal emelkedett a Magyarországon, ami a legmagasabb növekedési ráta volt az EU-ban.Mivel az irányelv megfelelő keretet és rugalmasságot biztosít a tagállamoknak, a végszavazatom igen lett.
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU in 2020 and 2021 (A9-0224/2022 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar)
Minden erőfeszítést meg kell tenni az alapvető jogok érvényesülésének előmozdítására az Európai Unióban. Támogatom azokat a javaslatokat, amelyek a diszkrimináció, a kirekesztettség és a szegénység elleni küzdelmet mozdítják elő, amelyek a gyermekek védelmét, a fogyatékkal élő emberek helyzetének javítását tűzik ki célul. Sajnálatos ugyanakkor, hogy a jelentés a szokásos forgatókönyv szerint készült: a baloldal egy egyébként fontos témával visszaélve ismét saját ideológiáját erőlteti.A jelentés elrugaszkodik a valóságtól és teljesen hamis képet fest az alapvető jogok érvényesüléséről az Európai Unióban. Kirívóan negatívnak tünteti fel az alapvető jogok európai helyzetét, folyamatos „vészhelyzetet” azonosít. A társadalmi kohéziót gyengíti azzal, hogy kényszeresen újabb és újabb társadalmi csoportokat nevez meg és mondvacsinált sérelmeiket hánytorgatja fel. Erre hivatkozva pedig lépten-nyomon be akar avatkozni a tagállami hatáskörökbe. A jelentés ráadásul számtalan ideológiailag motivált, igaztalan támadást intéz Magyarország, Lengyelország, Szlovénia, Szlovákia, Bulgária, Csehország, Horvátország, Litvánia és Lettország ellen. A fenti okok miatt a jelentést nem támogattam.
Implementation of the Updated New Industrial Strategy for Europe: aligning spending to policy (A9-0214/2022 - Tom Berendsen)
Az európai ipar a háború, az elhibázott brüsszeli szankciók és az emiatt elszálló energiaárak okán súlyos válságba került. Leálló gyárak, veszélyben lévő kisvállalkozások, megszűnő munkahelyek jellemzik ma Európát. A Bizottság eddig érdemben nem foglalkozott ezekkel a kérdésekkel, ezért is időszerű ez a saját kezdeményezésű jelentés.A jelentés szakpolitikai tartalmával, különösen az ellátási láncok lerövidítésének és diverzifikálásának szükségességével; a digitalizáció ésszerű előmozdításával; illetve a kis- és középvállalkozások európai gazdaságban betöltött kulcsfontosságú szerepének elismerésével nagyrészt egyet tudok érteni. Sajnálatos, hogy a jelentés a nemi dimenziókat is említi. A gender equality (nemek egyenlősége) alatt, az Európai Unió működéséről szóló szerződés 8. cikkének megfelelően, a nők és férfiak egyenlőségét értem ebben a szövegkörnyezetben. Minden egyéb, a gender fogalmát közvetve és közvetlenül kiterjesztő értelmezést és megjelölést határozottan ellenzek.Azonban, mivel a dokumentum többi része megfelelően kidolgozott, és sürgős cselekvésre van szükség az európai ipar megvédéséhez, támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (A9-0234/2022 - Ismail Ertug)
Az alternatív üzemanyag infrastruktúra rendelet egy fontos mérföldkő lehet a zöld átállásban a közlekedés területén. A Közlekedési és Idegenforgalmi Szakbizottság (TRAN) által javasolt változtatások viszont nem veszik kellőképen figyelembe a tagállamok közötti különbségeket és sajátosságokat. A TRAN által javasolt célszámok felülmúlják az energetikai infrastruktúra kapacitásait, a céldátumok pedig ellehetetlenítik a rendelet végrehajthatóságát. A nem a realitásokon alapuló infrastruktúra kiépítése indokolatlanul magas anyagi terhet jelentene a tagállamok számára, továbbá, veszélyezteti a befektetés megtérülésének a lehetőségét. A vasút bekapcsolását a rendelet hatálya alá nem előzte meg hatástanulmány, ami megkérdőjelezi ennek indokoltságát, továbbá, a technológiai neutralitás elve sincs tiszteletben tartva, mivel az elektromos és hidrogén meghajtású mozdonyokon kívül, más alacsony vagy nulla kibocsátású üzemanyagot nem vesz számításba a javaslat.Megvalósítható, reális szabályozásra van szükségük, amely nem jelent indokolatlan anyagi és bürokratikus terhet a tagállamok számára, ezért a végszavazásnál tartózkodtunk, az intézményközi tárgyalások megkezdését viszont támogattuk.
Growing hate crimes against LGBTIQ people across Europe in light of the recent homophobic murder in Slovakia (B9-0476/2022, B9-0477/2022)
A leghatározottabban elítélem a Pozsonyban történt gyilkosságokat, és részvétemet fejezem ki az elhunytak családjai számára. Az emberi élet szent. Nem férhet kétség ahhoz, hogy a leghatározottabban el kell ítélni minden erőszakot, amely bárkit szexuális irányultsága miatt ér. Nem lehet elfogadni ugyanakkor azt az európai parlamenti gyakorlatot sem, hogy tragikus esetekkel cinikusan visszaélve szélsőséges, uniós szerződéseket sértő szövegeket terjesztenek elő. Ez a határozat megalapozatlan és elfogadhatatlan nyilatkozatokat tesz a szlovák politikai élet szereplőiről, az egyházról, a szlovák alkotmányosság területére tartozó szabályokba szól bele, és gyakorlatilag a teljes szlovák társadalmat megbélyegzi. A gyilkosságokat természetesen messzemenőkig elítélem, ehhez kétség sem férhet, de a baloldali ideológiai kinyilatkoztatások miatt a határozatot nem tudtam támogatni.
UN Climate Change Conference 2022 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt (COP27) (B9-0461/2022)
Tartózkodtam az EP állásfoglalási indítványának végszavazáskor, hiszen a egyiptomi COP27 klímacsúcsra készülve azt láthatjuk, hogy a brüsszeli szankciós politika miatt ma Európában energiaválság van, az állásfoglalásban szereplő javaslatok pedig nem elősegítik e helyzet megoldását, hanem épp ellenkezőleg tovább mélyítik ezt a válságot. Számos tagállamban az emberek teljes mértékben kiszolgáltatottá váltak a magas energiaáraknak, akárcsak a vállalkozások. A fosszilis üzemanyagokhoz kapcsolódó támogatások gyorsított kivezetése további áremelkedést eredményezne, az állásfoglalási indítványban adott céldátum irracionális.Úgy vélem, hogy a gazdaság helyreállítása jelen háborús helyzetben példa nélküli kihívást jelent a tagállamok kormányai számára, az uniós zöld ambíciók megvalósítása közepette azonban senkit sem szabad az út szélén hagyni. Átgondolatlan, hatástanulmányok nélküli javaslatok helyett a globális szintű együttműködés, a jó gyakorlatok megosztása, valamint a tagállamokra szabott klímapolitikai iránymutatás lehetne a kulcs, hiszen ezek mind egyaránt fontosak ahhoz, hogy az európai gazdaság helyreállítása hosszabb időtávon is ellenálló maradhasson, a zöld átmenet során pedig mindenki megőrizhesse versenyképességét.
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Croatia (A9-0264/2022 - Paulo Rangel)
Szomszédos országként, a közép- és kelet-európai régió érdekeit figyelembe véve teljes mértékben támogatom Horvátország csatlakozását a schengeni térséghez. Meglátásom szerint az ország készen áll a csatlakozásra, minden szükséges feltételt teljesített. Ki kell emelni, hogy a schengeni térség zavartalan működésének alapfeltétele a külső határok hatékony védelme, ezért a szavazáson minden olyan megalapozatlan vádaskodásokat tartalmazó és túlzó módosító ellen szavaztam, amely a horvát határvédelmi erőfeszítéseket durván támadja.A végszavazásnál támogattam Horvátország csatlakozását. Bízom benne, hogy Horvátország a jövőben is mindent megtesz majd a külső határok hatékony és magas szintű védelme érdekében.
Esports and video games (A9-0244/2022 - Laurence Farreng)
A videójátékok mind gazdasági, mind kulturális szempontból fontos ökoszisztémát jelentenek az Európai Unió számára. Egy 23,3 milliárd euró értékű kulturális és kreatív iparágról van szó, amely erőteljes strukturális növekedésen ment keresztül, és az Európai Unió által támogatott digitális átállás révén további lehetőségeket rejt magában.Bár a piac rendkívül nemzetközi, és a videójátékok gyártói globális közönséget keresnek, Európa a világ egyik vezető piacává vált a videójátékok terén, és kulcsfontosságú szereplővé vált fejlesztésük valamennyi szakaszában, az írástól a forgalmazásig. Az Európai Unióban több mint 80 000 ember dolgozik az ágazatban, az itt található mintegy 5000, változatos méretű fejlesztő stúdióban, amelyek közül néhány világviszonylatban is jelentős.A videójátékok eredendő kockázatokkal járhatnak, különösen a fiatalok számára, függetlenül attól, hogy versenycéllal játsszák-e vagy sem. A videójátékoknak olyan életmód részét kell képezniük, amelyben a testmozgásnak, a társadalmi érintkezésnek és az iskolai vagy munkahelyi tevékenységeknek is megvan a maguk helye. Ezért a szabályozónak azt is biztosítania kell, hogy az érzékeny tartalmú játékok ne kerüljenek felügyelet nélkül nem megfelelő közönség kezébe.A jelentésben megjelenik egy gender szempontból problémás bekezdés (14. bekezdés), amellyel ilyen formában nem értek egyet. A különböző életkorú, nemű európaiak alatt mi a férfiakat és nőket értjük. Szavazatommal támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Racial justice, non-discrimination and anti-racism in the EU (A9-0254/2022 - Evin Incir)
A jelentés alaptalanul és elfogultan rasszistának bélyegzi az európaiakat, és a társadalmi kohéziót gyengíti azzal, hogy az egyes kisebbségek és a többség közötti mondvacsinált konfliktusokat sulykolja. Meglátásom szerint a jelentés kiindulópontja hibás, ugyanis abból indul ki, hogy az európai társadalmak rasszisták és idegengyűlölők. A szöveg látásmódja kirívóan leegyszerűsítő, mindenben rasszizmust lát, ezzel pedig mondvacsinált konfliktusokat generál az egyes társadalmi csoportok között.Újfent arról van szó, hogy az európai baloldal a saját ideológiai diktatúráját akarja legitimálni azzal, hogy egy téves alaphelyzetet vázol fel. Elfogadhatatlan például, hogy az erős határvédelmet és az illegális migráció elleni fellépést, illetve a rendvédelmi erők határozott fellépését egyszerűen rasszizmusnak és idegengyűlölőnek bélyegzi. A fentiek miatt a jelentést a szavazásnál nem támogattam.
Electoral rights of mobile Union citizens in European Parliament elections (A9-0297/2022 - Damian Boeselager)
A választójogi részletszabályok pontosítása a választópolgárok előtti bürokratikus és egyéb gyakorlati akadályok csökkentése érdekében fontos célkitűzés, különösen a választások akadálymentességét segítő megoldások területén.Az irányelv tervezett módosítása szorgalmazza a választások akadálymentességét olyan segítő technológiák és formátumok használata révén, mint a Magyarországon is alkalmazott Braille-írás, könnyen olvasható információk és a jelnyelvi kommunikáció. Azonban a fogyatékossággal élők szükségleteire hivatkozva bevezetne olyan módosításokat – előzetes fizikai szavazás, meghatalmazott útján történő szavazás, valamint elektronikus és online szavazás – amelyeket nem lehet a fogyatékossággal indokolni.Az előadó javaslata valójában a föderális Európai Unió építését szolgálja, továbbá a választási szabályok megalkotása tagállami kompetencia, így erre tekintettel nem támogattam a jelentést.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified oilseed rape MON 94100 (MON-941ØØ-2) (B9-0162/2023)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását.A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
The further repressions against the people of Belarus, in particular the cases of Andrzej Poczobut and Ales Bialiatski (B9-0163/2023, RC-B9-0164/2023, B9-0164/2023, B9-0165/2023, B9-0166/2023, B9-0167/2023, B9-0168/2023)
A véleménynyilvánítás szabadsága, a békés gyülekezés és az egyesülés joga a legfontosabb politikai jogok közé tartoznak, amelyeket a belorusz kormánynak tiszteletben kell tartania és tartózkodnia kell azok szisztematikus és célzott korlátozásától. Biztosítani kell a nemzeti kisebbségek és vallások jogait is, elfogadhatatlanok a civil társadalommal szemben és a politikai foglyok ellen alkalmazott represszív intézkedések. Példa nélküli mindazonáltal, hogy a határozati javaslat nyílt bírálatot intéz az Európai Unió egy tagállamának külügyminiszterével szemben, nevesítve Szijjártó Péter magyar külügyminisztert.A közös európai parlamenti határozatok célja a stratégiai szintű közös politikai irányvonalak kialakítása kell, legyen és nem pedig a pártpolitikai szintű csatározások és a politikai aktivizmus, ezért szavazatommal a határozatot nem támogattam.
Implementation report on the Agreement on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU (A9-0052/2023 - Pedro Silva Pereira)
Az Egyesült Királyság bő három éve hagyta el az Európai Uniót. A jelenlegi kihívásokkal teli időszakban törekednünk kell a jó kapcsolatok ápolására az Egyesült Királysággal. Erre tekintettel üdvözöltem a Windsori Keretmegállapodás, az Egyesült Királyság és az Európai Unió közötti feszültségek tárgyalásos úton való megoldását szolgáló elvi politikai megállapodás megszületését. A megállapodás azonban még az Egyesült Királyság belső alkotmányos eljárásai általi megerősítésre vár.Ebben a helyzetben sajnálatos és indokolatlan, hogy az Egyesült Királyság EU-ból való kilépéséről szóló megállapodás végrehajtását áttekintő jelentés kritikus hangvételt üt meg a szigetországgal szemben. Az Európai Unió és az Egyesült Királyság közötti viták konstruktív megoldásához a keretmegállapodás támogatására és a britek felé tanúsított bizalomra van szükség. Az Európai Parlament nem rendelkezik érdemi szereppel a tárgyalások során, így érthetetlen, hogy miért kívánja kritikus megjegyzéseivel a tárgyalásos megegyezési folyamatot pártpolitikai kijelentésekkel hátráltatni.Ezekre tekintettel a jelentés végszavazásánál tartózkodtam, hiszen fontosnak tartottam kifejezni, hogy a szigetországgal való baráti kapcsolatok jegyében bizalommal fordulunk az Egyesült Királyság felé és üdvözöljük a Bizottság és az Egyesült Királyság kormánya között született elvi politikai megállapodást.
EU-Azerbaijan relations (A9-0037/2023 - Željana Zovko)
A fokozódó geopolitikai feszültségek és a súlyosbodó energiaválság miatt Azerbajdzsán egyre nagyobb jelentőséggel bír Európa számára. Az energiabeszerzés diverzifikációja szempontjából rövid és középtávon is kulcsfontosságú a dél-kaukázusi régióban kitermelt földgáz és különösen a megújuló energia importja, amelyhez komoly infrastrukturális fejlesztésekre és ezért befektetésekre van szükség. Új energiaforrások és azzal új energiaszállítási útvonalak biztosítása nélkül Európa energiaellátásának biztonsága kerül súlyos veszélybe. Ideje lenne tehát, hogy az Unió és intézményei is felismerjék Azerbajdzsán stratégiai szerepét az energiabiztonság, illetőleg az Európát Ázsiával összekötő kereskedelmi útvonalak és gazdasági kapcsolatok szempontjából is.Ez a felismerés azonban nem tükröződik a jelentésből, amely számos ponton korlátokat emel és feltételeket támaszt a partnerségi viszony erősítésével szemben. A jelentés szövege az Európai Unió és Azerbajdzsán jövőbeli együttműködése feltételeként határozza meg az emberi jogok és a jogállamiság, így például nevesítetten a genderegyenlőség terén végrehajtott előrelépéseket. A jelentés felhívja Azerbajdzsánt az Isztambuli Egyezmény elfogadására is, amelyet még számos uniós tagállam sem ratifikált. Az Unió külkapcsolatait elsődlegesen stratégiai megfontolások szerint kell alakítani a politikai viták tárgyát képező ideológiai alapú aktivizmussal szemben, ezért a jelentést szavazatommal nem támogattam.
Implementation of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (A9-0139/2023 - Petra Kammerevert)
Az Európai Unió audiovizuális médiaszolgáltatásokról szóló irányelvének célja az, hogy szabályozza az audiovizuális médiára vonatkozó nemzeti jogszabályok EU-szerte történő összehangolását. A 2018-as felülvizsgálat feladata a változó médiafogyasztási szokásokra, az internetes platformok veszélyeire adott válaszok megfogalmazása.A jelentés szorgalmazza a határokon átnyúló együttműködés megerősítését a kiskorúak védelme érdekében, az audiovizuális tartalmak könnyebb hozzáférhetőségét a fogyatékkal élők számára. Előremutató, hogy a jelentés nagyobb erőfeszítéseket javasol kvóták alkalmazására a kulturális sokszínűség védelme érdekében és az európai alkotások terjesztése terén is, figyelembe véve mind a hivatalos, regionális és a kisebbségi nyelveket egyaránt.Az AVMSD irányelv végrehajtásának felülvizsgálatáról szóló jelentést azonban az Európai Parlament további tagállami hatáskörelvonásra használná fel, a nyomásgyakorlás újabb példájaként, az uniós beavatkozást, a kötelezettségszegési eljárásokat fegyverként akarják felhasználni a tagállamokkal szemben. A jelentéshez készült vélemény az LGBTQ-s érdekeket a gyermekvédelem elé helyezi, amit határozottan elutasítunk. Ezért a jelentést szavazatommal nem tudtam támogatni.
2022 Report on Serbia (A9-0172/2023 - Vladimír Bilčík)
A 2022. évi Szerbia-országjelentés az utóbbi évek anyagaihoz hasonlóan ugyanolyan negatív hangnemet ütött meg. Túlzó kijelentések, féligazságok, politikai túlzások tömkelege, amely immár hungarofób elemeket is tartalmaz. Magyarország továbbra is Szerbia európai uniós integrációjának legnagyobb támogatója. A vajdasági magyarság elemi érdeke is az, hogy az ország mielőbb az Európai Unió részévé váljon. Sajnos az Európai Parlament már nem az az európai intézmény, amelynek a nyugat-balkáni országok mielőbbi európai uniós csatlakozása volna a célja. Ezt jól mutatja az idei Szerbia-jelentés esete is. Ezért az országjelentés ellen szavaztam.
Electronic evidence in criminal proceedings: legal representatives directive (A9-0257/2020 - Birgit Sippel)
Az elektronikus bizonyítékok gyors és hatékony, tagállamok közötti megosztása büntetőügyekben kiemelt jelentőséggel bír a polgárok biztonságának biztosításában és a bűnelkövetők mielőbbi felelősségre vonásában. Éppen ezért felelőtlen és észszerűtlen az a baloldali kezdeményezésre a végső szövegbe illesztett rész, amely az EUSZ 7. cikke szerinti eljárás alatt álló tagállamok számára megnehezítené az elektronikus bizonyítékok igénylését más tagállamokból.Mindez egy olyan szükségtelen, pusztán politikai okokból a szövegbe illesztett megkülönböztetés, amely rombolja az európai büntető igazságügyi együttműködés működését, veszélyezteti annak jövőjét, rossz precedenst teremt és végső soron a bűnelkövetőknek kedvez. Ugyan a javaslat célját maximálisan támogatom, a bűnüldözés fontos eszközének tartom, de a fentiek miatt a javaslatcsomag végső szövegét nem tudtam támogatni.
Electronic evidence regulation: European production and preservation orders for electronic evidence in criminal matters (A9-0256/2020 - Birgit Sippel)
Az elektronikus bizonyítékok gyors és hatékony, tagállamok közötti megosztása büntetőügyekben kiemelt jelentőséggel bír a polgárok biztonságának biztosításában és a bűnelkövetők mielőbbi felelősségre vonásában. Éppen ezért felelőtlen és észszerűtlen az a baloldali kezdeményezésre a végső szövegbe illesztett rész, amely az EUSZ 7. cikke szerinti eljárás alatt álló tagállamok számára megnehezítené az elektronikus bizonyítékok igénylését más tagállamokból.Mindez egy olyan szükségtelen, pusztán politikai okokból a szövegbe illesztett megkülönböztetés, amely rombolja az európai büntető igazságügyi együttműködés működését, veszélyezteti annak jövőjét, rossz precedenst teremt és végső soron a bűnelkövetőknek kedvez. Ugyan a javaslat célját maximálisan támogatom, a bűnüldözés fontos eszközének tartom, de a fentiek miatt a javaslatcsomag végső szövegét nem tudtam támogatni.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize MON 87419 (B9-0362/2023)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Objection pursuant to Rule 112(2) and (3): Genetically modified maize GA21 × T25 (B9-0363/2023)
Magyarország kiemelten fontos stratégiai kérdésként kezeli a géntechnológiával módosított szervezetekkel kapcsolatos tevékenységek szabályozását és a magyar mezőgazdaság GMO-mentes státuszának megőrzését. Magyarország Alaptörvénye stratégiai célként tűzi ki Magyarország genetikailag módosított élőlényektől mentes mezőgazdaságának biztosítását. A GMO-mentes státusz fenntartásából egyértelmű gazdasági előnyünk származik, mivel mezőgazdasági terményeink jelentős részét külföldön értékesítjük, és exportpiacaink a GMO-mentes termékekre tartanak igényt. Erre tekintettel, szavazatommal támogattam az állásfoglalási indítványt.
Composition of the European Parliament (A9-0265/2023 - Loránt Vincze, Sandro Gozi)
Az európai parlamenti képviselői helyek számának a szerződésekben foglaltaknak megfelelő meghatározása minden választópolgár érdekeit szolgálja. Sajnálatos, hogy az európai parlamenti, június 15-én elfogadott javaslat több helyen, a mandátumszámok meghatározásához nem kapcsolódó módon, közvetlenül és közvetetten is hivatkozott a transznacionális listákra, amely egy a kis és közepes tagállamok befolyását csökkenteni célzó, a szubszidiaritás és arányosság elvét, valamint a hatályos szerződéseket sértő javaslat. A jelentés korábbi változatát így nem támogattam, azonban az Európai Tanács által eszközölt módosítások törölték az alapító szerződéseket sértő részeket, így végül – az uniós intézmények közötti jó együttműködés szellemében – szavazatommal támogattam a jelentést, és egyetértettem annak gyorsított eljárásban történő elfogadásával.
Amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure with a view to strengthening integrity, independence and accountability (A9-0262/2023 - Gabriele Bischoff)
A decemberi korrupciós botrány felszámolása, az uniós intézmények átlátható és elszámoltatható működése minden választópolgár érdeke. Sajnálatos, hogy a Bischoff-jelentés az európai korrupció elleni valódi lépések helyett bürokratikus kötelezettségekbe burkolt látszatmegoldásokat kíván elfogadni. A korrupciós botrányban érintett személyek nem egy pusztán etikai természetű normasértést követtek el, nem táblázatokat nem töltöttek ki az EP erre szolgáló hivatalos felületén, hanem bűntetőeljárás megalapozott gyanúja merült fel velük szemben. Tekintve, hogy a jelentés az európai parlamenti korrupció elleni fellépés helyett elbagatellizálja a problémát, szavazatommal nem támogattam.
2022 Report on Türkiye (A9-0247/2023 - Nacho Sánchez Amor)
A Fidesz EP-delegáció tagjaként a Törökország-jelentés számos pontjával nem értek egyet. A jelentés kiegyensúlyozatlan és túlzottan kritikus Törökországgal szemben, ami nem segíti a kapcsolatok előmozdítását, pedig az Európai Unió számára fontos lenne, hogy olyan szövetségeket hozzon létre, melyek őt gazdasági, politikai és biztonsági szempontból megerősítik.Törökország az Unió stratégiai partnere. Az ország a külső határvédelem és a tömeges migráció megfékezése szempontjából is kulcsfontosságú az EU számára. Kiemelt szerepet játszik Európa biztonságának és stabilitásának garantálásában, több millió menedékkérő ellátásáról gondoskodik.A jelenlegi geopolitikai helyzetben, az Ukrajnában dúló háború idején az ország jelentősége katonai, gazdasági és energiaellátási szempontból is felértékelődik, így az Európai Uniónak alapvető stratégiai érdeke lenne, hogy szorosabb partnerséget alakítson ki az országgal. A jelentés azonban nem szolgálja ezt, így azt szavazatommal nem támogattam.
Relations with Belarus (A9-0258/2023 - Petras Auštrevičius)
A Fidesz európai parlamenti delegációja nem támogatta a jelentést, mert példa nélküli, hogy a jelentés szövege nyílt bírálatot intézett az Európai Unió egy tagállamának miniszterével szemben, elítélve Magyarország külügyminiszterének, Szijjártó Péternek a minszki látogatását. A közös európai parlamenti állásfoglalások célja a stratégiai szintű közös politikai irányvonalak kialakítása kell legyen és nem pedig a pártpolitikai szintű csatározások és a politikai aktivizmus.
Framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials (A9-0260/2023 - Nicola Beer)
Az elmúlt évek válságai rávilágítottak Európa külső szereplőktől való függésének túlzott mértékére. Ezért stratégiai autonómiára kell törekedni a kritikus nyersanyagok területén is, melyek fokozott felhasználása nélkül elképzelhetetlen a digitális és zöld átállás. A digitalizációs és a klímavédelmi törekvések megvalósításához számos, a kritikus nyersanyagok intenzív használatára épülő technológia és termék előállítására lesz szükség.Sajnálatos módon a jelentés több olyan elemet is tartalmaz, melyek nem tartoznak az Európai Unió hatáskörébe és számos tagállam külgazdasági erőfeszítéseit hátráltatnák. A kritikus nyersanyagok stabil, diverzifikált ellátásának biztosításához minden érintett országgal kiegyensúlyozott, a kölcsönös tiszteleten és előnyökön alapuló együttműködés kialakítására kell törekedni. Ennek a célnak az elérését nem segíti egyes országok, például Kína, egyoldalú megbélyegzése. Az ilyen kijelentések aláássák az Unió és a tagállamok stratégiai autonómiájának, illetve versenyképességének erősítésére irányuló törekvéseket, ezért ezekkel, ebben a formában, nem értek egyet.Azonban, mivel a rendelet általános céljával egyetértek, a végszavazás során szavazatommal támogattam a jelentés elfogadását.
Regulation of prostitution in the EU: its cross-border implications and impact on gender equality and women’s rights (A9-0240/2023 - Maria Noichl)
A prostitúció kérdésköre nem csupán a nemek közötti egyenlőség kérdéseit veti fel, hanem az emberi méltóságot sérti. A prostitúció legitim jövedelemszerzésként való elfogadása annak elfogadását jelentené, hogy az embert csupán áruként, jogtárgyként kezeljük, ezzel magunk mögött hagyva az áldozatok méltóságát és jogait, melegágyat teremtve szexuális erőszaknak és emberkereskedelmi hálózatoknak. A mai hiperszexualizált, sokszor krónikusan online úgynevezett modern társadalmi nézetek nem veszik figyelembe azt a méltóságot és tiszteletet, amelyet minden ember megérdemel, ezzel hatalmas keresletet generálva a szexuális szolgáltatásoknak.A jelentés által promótált északi modell szerint dekriminalizálni kell a prostitúciót. Úgy véljük azonban, hogy egy valós társadalmi probléma dekriminalizálása helyett inkább a kereslet csökkentésével kellene foglalkoznunk, az oktatáson, felügyeleten, áldozatsegítésen és az áldozatok reintegrációjának segítésén keresztül.Bár fontos az Unió által generált dialógus és vita, arról sem szabad elfeledkeznünk, hogy erre effektív választ a tagállami szabályozás tud adni, a nemzeti jogi környezetnek megfelelően, hiszen egy tagállamban kialakított modell aligha alkalmazható Unió-szerte.Meg kell erősítenünk az emberkereskedelem elleni küzdelmet és megvédeni azokat a kiszolgáltatott lányokat és fiúkat, akiket több száz kilométeren át hurcolnak egy másik országba pusztán profit céljából, testüket és méltóságukat kihasználva.Ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti delegációja nem tudta támogatni a jelentést.
Effectiveness of the EU sanctions on Russia (RC-B9-0453/2023, B9-0453/2023, B9-0454/2023, B9-0455/2023, B9-0456/2023, B9-0457/2023)
Ahogyan azt a határozat szövege is megállapítja, a szankciós politika nincsen hatással az orosz politika irányára és tartalmára, s többet árthat az Európai Uniónak és tagállamainak, mint a szankciók alá vont Oroszország gazdaságának. Ezért a szankciókat nem tartjuk a háborús konfliktusra adott hatékony válaszlépésnek. Elfogadhatatlanok a javaslatként megfogalmazott újabb energiaszankciók, így az orosz kőolaj és földgáz teljes embargója, ahogyan elfogadhatatlan az orosz energiacégekkel és a Roszatommal való együttműködés teljeskörű felszámolása, valamint az orosz nukleáris fűtőanyagok és technológia behozatalának tilalma is. Ezért a Fidesz európai parlamenti képviselőiként az állásfoglalási indítványt nem támogattuk.
The situation of children deprived of liberty in the world (A9-0371/2023 - María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos)
Magyarország teljes mértékben elkötelezett a gyermekek védelmének ügye mellett és aktívan támogatja az erre irányuló nemzetközi megállapodásokat és kezdeményezéseket. Hisszük, hogy a folyamatosan változó világunkban egy dolog nem kérdőjelezhető meg, ez pedig a gyermekek védelme. Teljes mértékben osztjuk azt a nézetet, hogy ma, amikor a világ a gyermekek egy generációjának élete szempontjából döntő ponton áll és súlyos kihívásokkal szembesül, mindent meg kell tenni annak érdekében, hogy ne a gyermekek váljanak a felmerülő kihívások fő áldozatává, és hogy egy olyan jobb világot építsünk, ahol védik a gyermekeket.Mindig a gyermekek érdekét kell szem előtt tartani. Az illegális migráció vonatkozásában az állami intézményekben való elhelyezés a gyermek testi épségét és védelmét szolgálja. A határozat szövege túlzó ebben a tekintetben, ezért nem elfogadható. A szélsőséges ideológiáktól és a szexuális propagandától is meg kell óvni a kiskorúakat. Magyarország alkotmányos rendszere ebben a kérdésben nem köt kompromisszumot, a gyermekek szexuális orientációval kapcsolatos nevelését a szülők kizárólagos jogaként és felelősségeként határozza meg. Nem fogadhatóak el a szexuális identitást és a gender dimenziót a gyermekvédelemmel összekötő, valamint az illegális migrációt erősítő indítványok indítványok sem. A Fidesz képviselőcsoportja ezért a jelentés megszavazásánál tartózkodott.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on special legislative procedures (A9-0384/2023 - Victor Negrescu)
A Szerződés különleges jogalkotási eljárásokra vonatkozó rendelkezéseinek végrehajtása című jelentés keretében az előadók feladata az lett volna, hogy áttekintsék a jogalkotási eljárások működését, és a rendes- és különleges jogalkotási eljárások egymáshoz való viszonyát, hatékonyságát, eljárási és gyakorlati problémáit és azok kiküszöbölését.Sajnálatos módon a jelentéstevő ehelyett a saját képviselőcsoportja által támogatott, pártpolitikai érdekeket megjelenítő javaslatokat tüntette fel a jelentésben, így például a szöveg említést tesz a transznacionális listákról, az európai parlamenti vizsgálóbizottsági jogosítványok bővítéséről, valamint összességében a Tanácsot illeti tévesen kritikával, azt állítva, hogy amikor az EP javaslatait nem támogatja a Tanács, és azokra nem az Európai Parlamentnek megfelelő választ ad, akkor a Tanács az alapítószerződéseket sérti. Az Európai Parlament nem tér ki azonban a nagyszámú, alapítószerződésekkel szembemenő döntéseire, gyakorlataira és nyilatkozataira.A jelentésben szerepel Románia és Bulgária schengeni övezethez való csatlakozásának kérdése is. Magyarország és az EU Tanácsának soron következő magyar elnöksége támogatja Románia és Bulgária schengeni övezethez való csatlakozását, azonban az erre vonatkozó javaslat a jelentés témájához nem illeszkedik és kizárólag marginálisan, sporadikusan jelenik meg a dokumentumban. A politikai indíttatású, egyéb javaslatok és egyoldalú megközelítések túlnyomó többsége miatt a végszavazásnál nem támogattam a jelentést.
30 years of Copenhagen criteria - giving further impetus to EU enlargement policy (RC-B9-0500/2023, B9-0500/2023, B9-0501/2023, B9-0502/2023, B9-0504/2023, B9-0505/2023, B9-0506/2023)
Az Európai Unió megerősítésének kulcsfontosságú eszköze lehet a bővítés, éppen ezért is súlyos felelőtlenség és felháborító, hogy az erről szóló jelentést újfent csak a Magyarországgal szembeni politika nyomásgyakorlásra használják fel. Elfogadhatatlan a jelentés szövegének durva magyarellenessége, az egyhangúságon alapuló döntéshozatal bevezetésére irányuló kezdeményezések pedig a tagállamok szuverenitását számolnák fel és súlyosan sértik az Unió alapszerződéseinek rendelkezéseit is.A Várhelyi Olivér személyével szemben intézett támadássorozat politikai eszközként szolgál az európai baloldal számára. A bővítési biztos kulcsszerepet játszik abban, hogy az Unió bővítési politikája újra lendület kapott, megnyilatkozásaiban az Európai Unió hivatalos álláspontját képviseli, a demokráciára és jogállamiságra vonatkozó feltételeket következetesen alkalmazza.A bővítési folyamat során az országok tagjelöltségét azonos értékek és feltételek alapján kell mérlegelni, ez az Unió és valamennyi tagállamának alapvető érdeke is. Ezt biztosítja a koppenhágai kritériumok mentén meghozott döntéshozatal, amely alól egyetlen ország csatlakozási folyamata sem jelenthet kivételt, így Ukrajnáé sem. Márpedig Ukrajna az Európai Bizottság értékelése szerint sem felel meg ezeknek a feltételeknek, ráadásul egy Ukrajna-méretű és gazdasági-politikai helyzetű állam súlyos hatással lenne a közösség abszorpciós kapacitására, valamint komoly következményekkel járna az Európai Unió és a tagállamok gazdasági helyzetére nézve is. A kettős mércének nincs helye. A Fidesz képviselőcsoportja ezért a jelentés elfogadása ellen szavazott.
Promotion of the freedom of scientific research in the EU (A9-0393/2023 - Christian Ehler)
A tudományos kutatás szabadsága egy kiemelt fontosságú elv, amely a legtöbb uniós tagállamban, így Magyarországon is, Alaptörvényben rögzített, alkotmányos érték. Ezért támogatom a tudományos kutatás szabadságának védelmét és az elv súlyos megsértésének tartom, hogy az Európai Bizottság és a Parlament megfosztja a magyar modellváltó egyetemek hallgatóit, oktatóit és kutatóit az Erasmus+ és Horizont Európa programokban való részvételtől.A jelentés azonban ahelyett, hogy a valós problémákkal foglalkozna, a tudományos kutatás szabadságának elvéből is politikai fegyvert próbál kovácsolni. Továbbá egy újabb kísérletet képez Magyarország támadására és lejáratására. Ez elfogadhatatlan, ezért nem támogattam a jelentést.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on national parliaments (A9-0429/2023 - Paulo Rangel)
A nemzeti parlamentek helyzetének felmérése az Európai Unióban kiemelten fontos feladat. A nemzeti parlamentek fontos szerepet töltenek be a tagállami demokráciákban, ők vannak legközelebb a választópolgárokhoz és minden hatalmi ág élete szempontjából meghatározó törvényhozói feladatokat látnak el. Egyetértek azzal, hogy a szubszidiaritás-ellenőrzési mechanizmus reformja elengedhetetlen, valamint új módokat kell találni a nemzeti parlamentek részvételének megerősítésére az uniós jogalkotásban.Sajnálatos azonban, hogy a jelentés – a nemzeti parlamentek valódi problémáinak vizsgálata helyett – olyan ideológiailag meghatározott, a föderális Európai Unió eszméjére épülő, centralizáló intézményi javaslatokkal foglalkozik, mint az Európai Parlament általános, közvetlen kezdeményezési joggal való felruházása, vagy az EP vizsgálóbizottságokkal kapcsolatos jogainak kiterjesztése. Az európai politikai pártok tagállami népszavazási és választási kampányokba való beavatkozásának javaslata európai érdekeltségű népszavazási kampányok támogatásával irreleváns a nemzeti parlamentek helyzete szempontjából és elfogadhatatlan beavatkozást jelent a nemzeti szuverenitásba. Ezen felül a szöveg szükségtelenül kritikus a Tanáccsal, így valójában a tagállamokkal szemben. Mindezekre tekintettel nem támogattam a jelentést.
Building a comprehensive European port strategy (A9-0443/2023 - Tom Berendsen)
A jelentés több kritikus megállapítást tartalmaz a harmadik országokkal és azok befektéseivel kapcsolatban az európai kikötő stratégiában. A jelentés fenyegetés és kockázatként tekint Kínára és más harmadik országokra, ahelyett, hogy az együttműködés lehetőségét keresné velük, ami az Európai Unió versenyképességének a megőrzését is szavatolná. Az uniós megközelítésnek kiegyensúlyozottnak és pragmatikusnak kell lennie. Annak ellenére, hogy a jelentés közlekedési szakpolitikai szempontból elfogadható, a harmadik országokkal szemben megfogalmazott kritikus és negatív álláspont miatt tartózkodtam a végszavazásnál.
Union-wide effect of certain driving disqualifications (A9-0410/2023 - Petar Vitanov)
A javaslat célja, hogy uniós hatályt biztosítson a járművezetéstől való eltiltásnak, abban az esetben, ha az eltiltás egyes, súlyos közlekedési szabálysértések szankciójaként lett kiróva. Továbbá a tagállamok közötti büntetőítéletek kölcsönös elismerésének támogatása is a célok között szerepel. A javaslat összhangban van a közlekedésbiztonsági terén meghatározott szakpolitikai célkitűzésekkel. Messzemenőkig támogatandó cél, hogy a legsúlyosabb közlekedési szabálysértések esetén, amelyeket nem a lakhely vagy jogosítványt kiállító tagállam területén követtek el, a szankció ne csak az adott tagállamban, de a jogosítvány bevonásával, az egész Unió területén jogkövetkezményekkel járjon.A mentesítő okok és eljárási garanciák megfelelő keretet biztosítanak arra, hogy az uniós hatályra csak indokolt esetekben kerüljön sor. Mivel a közlekedésbiztonság javítása kiemelt szakpolitikai cél, ezért szavazatommal támogattam a javaslat elfogadását.
Driving licences (A9-0445/2023 - Karima Delli)
Az Európai Bizottság javaslatának a céljai között szerepelt a közlekedésbiztonság szintjének a növelése, és a hivatásos sofőrök hiányának kezelése is.Az utóbbi cél elérése érdekében az Európai Bizottság javaslatot tett a C, D és E jogosítványkategóriák esetében a korhatárok csökkentésére, és a kisérővel történő vezetés uniós szintű bevezetésére.Az Európai Parlament szakbizottságának a jelentése, majd pedig a plenárison elfogadott jelentés több esetben is figyelmen kívül hagyta ezeket a célkitűzéseket, és olyan megoldásokat javasolt, amelyek nincsenek összhangban a szubszidiaritás elvével, és indokolatlanul szűkítik a tagállami mozgásteret, például úgy mint, a kötelező orvosi vizsga és az önértékelés közötti választás lehetőségének következetes fenntartása minden jogosítvány kategória esetében. A kezdeti célok támogatása mellett, a fenn említett fenntartások miatt, a végszavazásnál a jelentés ellen szavaztam.
Written questions (29)
Financial incentives for regional airlines in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF)
Eco-labelling for the aviation industry
Environmentally friendly vehicles
Communication from the Commission with assessments of the effect of future accession on key policy areas
Improving road and rail freight transport conditions at EU external borders
A seamless European e-charging network
Infringement of air travellers’ compensation rights
Difficult challenges faced by minority language media outlets during the pandemic
Discrimination against the Hungarian minority in Romania
True cross-border access to online content in the EU
Statements of Vice-President Vera Jourova about Hungary
Options for EU action against hate crime
Double standards in dealing with different cases of discrimination
Unprecedented actions taken against Hungarians in Ukraine
The extent of U-space
Air quality and the risk of viral transmission on aircraft
Import of pet animals from non-EU countries to the EU
Commission’s standpoint on non-governmental organisations willfully breaking the law
Extension of the eFTI Regulation to customs formalities at external borders
Inadequate border infrastructure between the EU and Ukraine
Driver shortage in the European Union and measures to support driver training
Mobility package: negotiations with non-EU countries
Is the European Commission planning to impose a visa requirement on Serbian nationals?
Impact of rising energy prices on citizens
Improving and enforcing the EU Air Passengers Rights Regulation
Activities of left-wing Hungarian politicians in Brussels to block Hungary’s access to EU funds
Alleged involvement of the European Commission in negotiations regarding oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline
Negative effects caused by the practical implementation of the EU-Ukraine and EU-Moldova agreements on the carriage of freight by road
Violation of the rule of law by the new Polish Government and the Commission’s silence
Amendments (1464)
Amendment 36 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the European Commission 2023 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy,
Amendment 55 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
– having regard to the New growth plan for the Western Balkans,
Amendment 56 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard to the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans,
Amendment 106 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas accession to the EU must always be a merit-based procedure whereby each applicant is assessed on their own merit in fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria, in particular those of ensuring full respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law; whereas positive outcomes should be sought as quickly as possible, while avoiding fast-tracking or counterproductive fixed deadlines;
Amendment 129 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas candidate countries must also demonstrate their adherence to the fundamental values of the EU by progressively aligning with the common foreign and security policy;
Amendment 299 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that accession to the EU must always be a merit-based procedure and that each applicant must be assessed on their own merit in fulfilling the Copenhagen criteria and in ensuring full respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law; stresses that while positive outcomes should be sought as quickly as possible, there should be no fast-track or fixed deadlines for membership; underscores that there can be no short-cuts on fundamental values; points out that alignment with the common foreign and security policy is also a way of showing full adherence to the EU’s fundamental principles and an important indicator for sustainable future membership;
Amendment 309 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for a robust monitoring mechanism for the reforms and progress made by the candidate countries; urges, in particular, the setting up of a specific and effective monitoring mechanism for protecting fundamental values and the financial interests of the Union in the context of accession procedures; reiterates in this regard its calls to include candidate countries welcomes the adoption of the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans and reiterates its importance in accelerating the EU rule of law mechanism and its annual reporting exercise, automatically activating pre- accession cooperation and verification mechanismuropean Union accession process;
Amendment 364 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 429 #
2023/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 182 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The support under the Facility should be provided to meet general and specific objectives, based on established criteria and with clear payment conditions. The general objectives of the Facility should be to accelerate regional economic integration, progressive integration with the Union single market, socio-economic convergence of Western Balkans economies and alignment with Union laws, rules, standards, policies and practices with a view to Union membership. The Facility should also help accelerate reforms related to fundamentals of the enlargement process, including rule of law, democratic transition, support for national and ethnic minorities, public procurement and State aid control, public finance management and fight against corruption and organized crime. These objectives should be pursued in a mutually reinforcing manner.
Amendment 202 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Activities under the Facility should support children and their families with particular attentions to children living in marginalised communities and in the outermost regions. Activities under the Facility should, where possible, support efforts such as tax benefits and pension funds for large families, equal access to early childhood development by setting up networks of nurses and children's homes and cheap access to compulsory kindergartens from the age of 3, equal access to primary and secondary education with the possibility of learning a languages and digital skills, a targeted strategy to prevent disadvantaged children from dropping out of school by encouraging them to stay in education via as the creation of scholarships, the creation of national talent centres, apprenticeship and traineeship programmes and participation in opportunities to study abroad.
Amendment 368 #
2023/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall ensure that equality between men and women, gender mainstreaming and the integration of a gender prespective are taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation of the Reform Agendas and the implementation of the Facility. Beneficiaries and the Commission shall take appropriate steps to prevent any discrimination based upon gendersex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Commission will report on these measures in the context of its regular reporting under the Gender Action Plans.
Amendment 38 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Persons with disabilities may apply to competent authorities in the Member State in which they reside for the recognition of disability status as this is a matter within their competence. Each Member State and its respective competent authorities have a disability assessment procedure which differs from Member State to Member State. Where the competent authorities recognise the disability status of an applicant, they issue a disability certificate, a disability card or other formal document recognising the applicant’s disability status. Some Member States do not have a single national disability card and / or definition of a disability status, which may lead to recognition of different levels of disability. In those Member States, service needs or other criteria may be used - often in a different way in different sectors - when services or benefits are granted to persons with disabilities.
Amendment 57 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Alongside physical and other barriers in accessing both public and private spaces, high expenses are a key factor discouraging many persons with disabilities from travel48 , because they have specific needs due to their disabilities and may also require person(s) accompanying or assisting them including those recognised as personal assistant(s) in accordance with national legislation or practices, making their travel costs higher than for persons without disabilities49 . The lack of recognition of disability status in other Member States might limit their access to special conditions, such as free access or reduced tariffs, or preferential treatment and has an impact on their travel costs, lives and choices. _________________ 48 Findings from Final Report based on Survey targeted at EU-level CSOs; Shaw and Coles, ‘Disability, holiday making and the tourism industry in the UK: a preliminary survey’, 25(3) Tourism Management (2004) 397-403; Eugénia Lima Devile and Andreia Antunes Moura (2021), Travel by People With Physical Disabilities: Constraints and Influences in the Decision-Making Process. 49 McKercher and Darcy (2018), Re- conceptualizing barriers to travel by people with disabilities, Tourism Management Perspectives, 59-66. [More for Explanatory Memorandum?]
Amendment 70 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Beside parking conditions and facilities, the services, activities and facilities covered by this Directive concern a wide variety of ever-changing activities, including activities provided not for remuneration, by public authorities or private operators, either on a mandatory (on the basis of national/local rules or legal obligations) but often also on a voluntary basis (in particular by private operators) in a variety of policy domains, such as culture, leisure, tourism, sports, public and private transport, education.
Amendment 80 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Member State responsible for issuing the European Disability Card or the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities should be the one where the person habitually resides within the meaning of Regulations (EC) Nos 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council54 and (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council55in accordance with national law and received the assessment of their disability status. Holders of a European Disability Card or European Parking Card for persons with disabilities should be able to use the cards during their stay in any other Member State. _________________ 54 Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 1) 55 Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 September 2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems (OJ L 284, 30.10.2009, p. 1).
Amendment 83 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In order to guarantee that workers with disabilities can effectively exercise their rights to free movement fully and also enjoy services, activities and facilities offered by Member States, including when provided not for remuneration, the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities should also be available to workers with disabilities who travel to or visit another Member State for work-related purposes. in addition to study-related purposes when the duration of the stay does not exceed three months as foreseen in the Directive 2004/38/EC .
Amendment 88 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) In order to raise awareness and facilitate access to special conditions or preferential treatment, while travelling to or visiting another Member State, all relevant information with respect to the conditions, rules, practices, and procedures applicable to obtain the European Disability Card and/or the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities and its subsequent use should be made publicly available in a clear, comprehensive, user-friendly manner and accessible formats (including easy to read formats and subtitled national sign language videos and international sign videos) for persons with disabilities respecting the relevant accessibility requirements for services established in Annex I to Directive (EU) 2019/882. Private operators or public authorities granting special conditions or preferential treatment to persons with disabilities should make such information publicly available in a clear, comprehensive, user- friendly manner and accessible formats, for persons with disabilities on an accessible online information platform respecting the relevant accessibility requirements for services established in Annex I to Directive (EU) 2019/882. The Commission should set up a publicly available EU database to inform persons with disabilities of the different parking rights and rules concerning disabled parking spaces in the different Member States and its regions, cities, and municipalities. Such database should be available in all EU languages in comprehensive, user-friendly and accessible format (including easy to read formats and subtitled national sign language videos and international sign videos).
Amendment 97 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the rules governing the issuance of the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities as proof respectively of a disability status or of a right to parking conditions and facilities reserved for persons with disabilities, in view of facilitating short stays of persons with disabilities in a Member State other than that of which they are a resident, by granting them access to any special conditions or preferential treatment with respect to services, activities or facilities, including when provided not for remuneration, or parking conditions and facilities offered to or reserved for persons with disabilities or person(s) accompanying or assisting them including their personal assistant(s);
Amendment 119 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) “special conditions or preferential treatment” means specific conditions, including those related to financial conditions, or differentiated treatment related to assistance and support such as free access, reduced tariffs, priority access, offered to persons with disabilities and/or, when applicable, to person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s) or assistance animals recognised in accordance with the national legislation or practices as such as residence in the concerned Member State and/or eligibility to benefits, which require an additional individual assessment or decision on the need for specific services, irrespective whether provided on a voluntary basis or imposed by legal obligations;
Amendment 127 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Union citizens and family members of Union citizens whose disability status is recognised by the competent authorities in the Member State of their residence by means of a certificate, a card or any other formal document issued in accordance with national competences, practices, and procedures, as well as, when applicable, to person(s) accompanying or assisting them including personal assistant(s),
Amendment 184 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall make the conditions and rules, practices, and procedures to issue, renew or withdraw a European Disability Card and a European Parking Card for persons with disabilities publicly available in accessible formats (such as easy to read formats and subtitled national sign language videos and international sign videos), including in digital formats, and upon request in assistive formats requested by persons with disabilities.
Amendment 192 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take appropriate measures to raise awareness among the public, including to public authorities and private operators having the potential to offer preferential treatment pursuant to Article 5, and inform persons with disabilities, including in accessible ways, about the existence and conditions to obtain, use, or renew the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
Amendment 207 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making as well as persons with disabilities and their representative organisations.
Amendment 217 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that private operators or public authorities make information on any special conditions or preferential treatment pursuant to Article 5 publicly available in accessible formats (including easy to read formats and subtitled national sign language videos and international sign videos) on an accessible online information platform.
Amendment 222 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall encourage private operators or public authorities to voluntarily provide special conditions or preferential treatment for persons with disabilities and develop common European guidelines for public authorities and private operators pursuant to Article 5 to adequately ensure the provision of accessibility requirements for services established in Annex I to Directive (EU) 2019/882.
Amendment 225 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The information referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall be made available in all EU languages free of charge in a clear, comprehensive, user- friendly and easily accessible way, in accessible formats (including easy to read formats and subtitled national sign language videos and international sign videos), including through the private operators or public authorities’ official website where available, or by other suitable means, in accordance with the relevant accessibility requirements for services set in Annex I of Directive (EU) 2019/882.
Amendment 235 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
FRONT SIDE text European Disability Card in English and in the language(s) of the Member State issuing the card and in braille
Amendment 242 #
2023/0311(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 3 – point b – indent 1
Annex II – point 3 – point b – indent 1
– in capital letters, the words ‘European Parking Card for persons with disabilities’ in the language(s) of the Member State issuing the cardand in braille; after a suitable space, it shall appear in small type in the other languages of the European Union;
Amendment 173 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATIONDIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the use of railway infrastructure capacity in the single European railway area, amending Directive 2012/34/EU and repealing Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 (Text with EEA relevance)
Amendment 259 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Infrastructure managers shall strive to follow common principles and procedures for the management of rail infrastructure capacity. For this purpose, ENIM shall, in cooperation with the Member State authorities, develop and adopt a ‘European framework for capacity management’ in accordance with the provisions of Chapter II by [12 months of the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 492 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42
Article 42
Amendment 494 #
Amendment 500 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44
Article 44
Amendment 505 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45
Article 45
Amendment 506 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46
Article 46
Amendment 507 #
Amendment 508 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48
Article 48
Amendment 547 #
2023/0271(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 5
Article 55 – paragraph 5
5. ENIM shall take its decisions by a simplequalified majority, unless otherwise provided for in the rules of procedure. All members from one Member State shall together have one vote. In the absence of a member, the alternate shall be entitled to exercise the right to vote.
Amendment 219 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Access to the database referred to in paragraph 1, to consult or use default emission intensity values shall be open to the public and, free of charge, and in all EU official languages.
Amendment 258 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Access to the database referred to in paragraph 1, to consult or use default greenhouse gas emission factors for the transport energy carriers shall be open to the public and, free of charge and in all EU official languages.
Amendment 274 #
2023/0266(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Concerned entities shall disclose output data in a clear and unambiguous manner. When concerned entities disclose output data, in the communication accompanying this disclosure they shall include the following statement “Well-to- wheel gGreenhouse gas emissions calculated in accordance with Regulation [reference to this Regulation] of the European Parliament and the Council”, at least in one of the official languages of the EU, and where possible, in an official language of a Member State on the territory of which the service is performed.
Amendment 286 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 3.4
Annex I – table – point 3.4
3.4 Driving axle 3.4.1 Driving axle of the vehicles referred to in points 2.2, 2.3 and 11,5 tonnes 2.4 other than zero-emission vehicles 3.4.2 Driving axle of zero-emission vehicles referred to in points 121.5 tonnes 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 3.4.3 Zero-emission two-axle buses 121.5 tonnes
Amendment 290 #
2023/0265(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – table – point 3.4
Annex I – table – point 3.4
3.4 Driving axle 3.4.1 Driving axle of the vehicles referred to in points 2.2, 2.3 and 11,5 tonnes 2.4 other than zero-emission vehicles 3.4.2 Driving axle of zero-emission vehicles referred to in points 121.5 tonnes 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 3.4.3 Zero-emission two-axle buses 121.5 tonnes
Amendment 46 #
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)
For a driver engaged in an occasional passenger service the break referred to in the first paragraph may also be replaced by at most three breaks of at least 15 minutes each, distributed over the driving period referred to in the first paragraph, in such a way as to comply with the first paragraph.;
Amendment 270 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) Education plays a significant role in getting to know and learning the road traffic rules and culture from young ages that would contribute significantly to increased level of road safety, the role of schools and other educational institutions, therefore, should be increased and strengthened;
Amendment 352 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) 21 years for categories C, and CE, D1 and D1E;
Amendment 353 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) 18 years for categories C and CE, D1 and D1E, for holders driving professionally both nationally and internationally, and which hold a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561;
Amendment 365 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) 21 years for categories D and DE drivers driving professionally both nationally and internationally, holders of a Certificate for Professional Competence (CPC) referred to in Article 6(1) of Directive (EU) 2022/2561.
Amendment 395 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 467 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 6
Member States shall reduce the periods of administrative validity set out in the first subparagraph to five years or less for driving licences of holders residing on their territory having reached the age of 760, in order to apply an increased frequency of medical checks or other specific measures, including refresher courses. This reduced period of administrative validity shall only be applied upon renewal of the driving licence.
Amendment 499 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Commission may, by means of an implementing decision, assess that a third country has a professional driver training and/or certification rules and examination procedures, which are wholly or partially comparable to the Union, and a level of road safety that is comparable to the Union, which allows for the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), or equivalence, issued by the third country to be exchanged and issued with a new CPC, issued by a Member State: - after completing an additional competence training of up to 35 hours, - to be conducted in the most practicable language, - including, should the need arise, with appropriate language support, in line with the provisions of the EU Driver Training Directive (EU) 2022/2561, to ensure high level of competence and road safety. Member States shall have six months to provide their opinion on the Commission assessment regarding this third country. The Commission shall proceed with the implementing act once it has received an opinion from all Member States or once the time limit for sending the opinions has passed, whichever is later.
Amendment 573 #
2023/0053(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Driving examiners shall meet the minimum standards set out in Annex IV. In the case of computer-based and computer-assessed theory exams, the examiners shall not be required to meet the minimum requirements set out in Annex IV.
Amendment 117 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 4 a – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 a – paragraph 10 – subparagraph 1
The request referred to in paragraph 2 shall be communicated in thea language or one of the languages of the Member State of registration or Member State of residence notified to the Commission, in accordance with Article 5a(8)-neutral way by using adequate codes and templates.
Amendment 118 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 4 a – paragraph 10 – second subparagraph
Article 4 a – paragraph 10 – second subparagraph
The information provided in response to the request shall be communicated in thea language or languages of the Member State of the offence notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 5a(8)-neutral way by using adequate codes and templates.
Amendment 125 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 4 c – first subparagraph
Article 4 c – first subparagraph
‘Member States may exchange or access data by using other databases such as driving licence registers or population registers for the sole purpose of the identification of the liable person. They shall do so only in so far as such exchange or access is explicitlyallowed based on Union legislation. The exchange or access of data shall be facilitated by automated and electronic means.’
Amendment 131 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The European Commission should prepare a template of the information letter which shall contain at least:
Amendment 154 #
2023/0052(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2015/413
Article 5 a – paragraph 7
Article 5 a – paragraph 7
7. The request referred to in paragraph 4 shall be communicated in thea language or one of the languages of the Member State of registration or Member State of residence notified to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 8- neutral way by using codes and templates. The certificate referred to in paragraph 6 shall be communicated in thein a language of the Member State of the offence notified of the Commission in accordance with paragraph 8- neutral way by using codes and templates.
Amendment 178 #
Amendment 37 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas in the General Assembly of the United Nations Serbia has voted for the resolutions condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine while strongly advocating for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine to be respected in accordance with the international law;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal; underlines the fact that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights, the normalisation of relations with Kosovo and alignment with the CFSP will determine the dynamics of the accession procesthe normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and alignment with the CFSP will determine the dynamics of the accession process, reiterates the Commissioner for Enlargement's stance that while Serbia's progress in the area of rule of law is important, further progress will continue to determine the overall pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets Serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the CFSP, in particular in the context of the Russian war on Ukraine; underlines the fact that, as a candidate country, Serbia must adhere to the EU’s principles and policies, and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptablecommends the positive steps taken in order to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine; notes that although not part of the negotiating framework, as a candidate country, Serbia should progressively align its foreign policy with the CFSP; commends Serbia’s active participation in EU missions and operations;
Amendment 98 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. NotWelcomes Serbia’s alignment with the EU in voting in favour of relevant UN General Assembly resolutions and Russia’s suspension from the Human Rights Council; regretnotes, however, the fact that Serbia has consistently failed to align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia; deplores Serbia’'s close relationship with Russia;
Amendment 128 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on Serbia and EU Member States to pursue a more active and effective policy of communication about the benefits of EU enlargement targeting both Serbian and EU citizens across all social groups; in this regard, underlines the responsibility of the Serbian authorities and EU institutions in promoting European values and raising awareness of citizens about concrete results achieved, support granted through EU funding and visible and tangible benefits of the European integration process; in this context emphasises the necessity of the European Parliament returning to its traditional role as a vocal supporter of the enlargement process;
Amendment 145 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NotWelcomes the initialsignificant steps taken by Serbia to align with the EU’s list of non- EU countries whose nationals require visas for the EU and calls for further alignment;
Amendment 149 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. NotesCommends Serbia’s progress in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on EU-related reforms, especially the approval of the amendments to the Serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; welcomes the adoption of the legislative package on judiciary;
Amendment 164 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the April 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the European Parliament; welcomes the readiness of the National Assembly to continue this dialogue within the National Assembly;
Amendment 173 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the conclusions of the final report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe / Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights election observation mission, according to which the 3 April 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options, but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field, favouring the incumbents; welcomes that majority of the recommendations from the ODIHR 2020 report on parliamentary elections were mostly fulfilled; calls on the Serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections;
Amendment 177 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections, resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets, however, the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government, which resulted in limited decision-making, including on EU-related reforms;
Amendment 193 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes somWelcomes the progress in the fight against corruption; stresses the fact that more effort and political will areis needed to achieve tangible results, in particular with regard to serious and organised crime;
Amendment 201 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Highlights the benefits of decentralisation process and encourages the strengthening of the competencies of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina;
Amendment 202 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Reminds that under the terms of the Constitution, the law on the financing of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina should have been adopted by the end of 2008; therefore encourages the Government to submit the matter to the parliament without any further delay;
Amendment 222 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that Serbia’s adequate legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; urgeshould be more efficiently implemented, therefore calls the Serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights;
Amendment 228 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes the efforts the Government has made regarding the realization of the media strategy; encourages Serbia to continue implementing the Media Strategy and its accompanying Action Plan; notes that additional steps should be made in order to further increase media freedom; welcomes the activities of the Working Group for safety of journalists, however, underlines that further efforts are needed in securing freedom of expression; stresses the importance of preventing any possible threats, intimidation, harassment, hate speech and physical violence against journalists; notes the ongoing investigations and prosecution of such cases and urges the authorities to invest further efforts in this area; calls on Serbia to continue fighting disinformation, including manipulative anti-EU narratives;
Amendment 235 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 245 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 263 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 281 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. UnderlinWelcomes the importance of arovement of the strategic framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways and underlines its importance; commends the work of the National Convent as an efficient instrument in this regard;
Amendment 297 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the significant representation of national minorities in the new parliament; welcomes that some members of the Government come from the ranks of national minorities, and that there are numerous women Government members;
Amendment 309 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on Serbia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the composition of state authorities, local self- government bodies and other public authorities reflects the national composition of population in their territories by increasing the number of employees who are members of national minorities and by their education and vocational training for carrying out their tasks and by taking measures to manage national diversity;
Amendment 315 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is concerned aboWelcomes the adoption of the National Strategy for Gender Equality and Strategy for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination, but gender-based discrimination and violence should be further tackled; calls on the government to adopt the overdue action plan and funding for the strategy relating to violence against women and domestic violence;
Amendment 334 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the adoption of a new general protocol for the protection of children from abuse and neglect; encourages Serbia to further improve the situation of all children;
Amendment 343 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. NotWelcomes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives and commends the efforts made in improving good neighbourly relations; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country;
Amendment 380 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its full support for the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue; calls on Serbia and Kosovoall parties to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements, including the long overdue establishment of the Association/Community of Serb- Majority Municipalities;
Amendment 392 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. CStrongly condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in North Kosovo and the unacceptable shootingincluding the ethnically motivated murder attempt on Orthodox Christmas Eve; recalls the shared responsibility foron authorities in Pristina to ensure peace and the rule of law for all people living in Kosovo; welcomes the constructive approach of Serbia in the Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue, and Serbia’s commitment to the process of normalisation of relations;
Amendment 411 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underland attracting significant foreign direct inves the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of lawtment (FDI), well above the region’s average; further improvements in rule of law will further strengthen market economy and increase foreign investments;
Amendment 419 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls onWelcomes the Serbian authorities to take measurey's efforts to counter depopulation, including the formation of the Ministry of Family Welfare and Demography;
Amendment 432 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is deeply concerned about the investments in Serbia by Russia and China and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region, while the EU should further increase its presence and investments in the region;
Amendment 458 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Welcomes the recently signed agreement on the Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor in Serbia representing an investment value of 8,9 million EUR for the implementation of the 84 km section of the Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor, since the project represents the EU's efforts to improve energy security in the Western Balkans and is partially financed by the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 462 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Emphasizes that the need for energy diversification as well as the war in Ukraine make Serbia's role increasingly important for the EU in terms of energy transit;
Amendment 470 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Expresses concern about air pollution around power plants and municipal areas; welcomes the adoption of the new plan on protecting from air pollution; reiterates its calls on the Serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans;
Amendment 481 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Welcomes projects, such as the Belgrade-Budapest railway, which drastically improves connectivity in the region in a low-carbon way, while also allowing for the further enhancement of much-needed trade into the region;
Amendment 484 #
2022/2204(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the government to takecontinue investing efforts in measures regarding river pollution and further align with the EU acquis on water quality and nature protection;
Amendment 11 #
2022/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the robustness of the labour market; highlights the stabilising effect of national short-time work schemes supported by the European instrument for temporary support to mitigate unemployment risks in an emergency (SURE); welcomes the fact that the recovery and resilience facility is mitigating those consequences and contributing to the Union’s competitive sustainability; stresses that its successful implementation requires the completion of milestones and targets, in particular compliance with the rule of law and the general regime of conditionality, to be monitored transparently and thoroughly; welcomes the Commission’s proposal to include a REPowerEU chapter in the national recovery and resilience plans; insists that the financing of REPowerEU must not divert resources away from other EU priorities;
Amendment 27 #
2022/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned at the economic impact of the aforementioned crises on the Union and on national budgets; stresses that crisis response has led Member States to adopt extensive economic measures; highlights the long-term impact of these measures on economic sustainability, but considers that it should be possible to return to a state of economic discipline in the long run; is also concerned at the Union’s increasing debt repayment obligations if not appropriately handled; stresses that no further Union borrowing should not increase further as long as there are no new own resources to cater for debt repaymentbe allowed.
Amendment 35 #
2022/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Expresses its concerns that the EU economic governance framework as a whole is losing its original scope as over the years the European Semester has been overloaded by policies out of its original scope, leading to debates of non-economic nature.
Amendment 39 #
2022/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Highlights the need for better focusing the country specific recommendations, remaining within the remit of EU competences and avoiding double standards. Emphasises the importance of pursuing genuine dialogue between the Commission and the Member States during the entire semester process. This is a pre-condition of ownership and better implementation.
Amendment 33 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. draws attention to the repeated violations of the right to freedom of movement that the elderly and, in particular, groups living with a locomotor disease or disability may encounter on public transport; urges the adoption of arrangements that contribute to enabling these groups to use the various public transport vehicles safely and without exclusion.
Amendment 38 #
2022/2140(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. draws attention to the violation of the right to free movement of persons caused by the lack of access to public transport, mainly in disadvantaged regions and regions experiencing a combination of disadvantages, where the partial or complete lack of public services leads, over the long term, to infrastructure problems that may also impact progress in the education of children and young people, and are further linked to the limited participation in employment by those living in slums and segregated settlements;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to Commission Opinion on Ukraine’s application for membership of the European Union (COM(2022) 407 final) of 17 June 2022,
Amendment 18 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
— having regard to the European Council's decision to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on 23 June 2022,
Amendment 21 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part, including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (AA/DCFTA), which entered into force on 1 September 2017, and to the related Association Agenda,
Amendment 119 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) recognise that the EU’s prosperity and security rests on its ability to defend democracy, human rights including minority rights and the rules- based multilateral order;
Amendment 127 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) retain the geostrategic relevance and credibility of the EU by enhancing integration in the areas of common foreign, security and defence policies, and by streamlining its decision-making processes;
Amendment 139 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) take into consideration that enlargement of the European Union is a process of highly political nature which is helping the EU to strengthen its position in Europe and beyond; consequently the accession negotiation must not be regarded as an administrative, benchmarking exercise rather as an opportunity to strengthen core values in our partner countries, who seek membership in the European Union;
Amendment 144 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) undertake a thorough assessment of the EU’s enlargement capacity and enhance it with the new EU strategy for enlargement, including through necessary institutional reforms;
Amendment 174 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) building and strengthening European values through the accession negotiations must be done with consideration to specific political and legal circumstances and historic sensitivities of the candidate countries, assisting them with all means necessary to overcome difficulties on their path to membership;
Amendment 179 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) avoid usingwork on ensuring that unresolved bilateral disputes do noto block candidate countries’ accession processes;
Amendment 225 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) show more understanding and patience towards those candidate countries who already started accession negotiations, noting the progress already made during the accession process and by expecting results progressively;
Amendment 230 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) adhere to already established clear, transparent and consistent performance benchmarks, and improve the measuring of progress and ensure continued political and technical support throughout the accession process;
Amendment 240 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) reward progress with a wider phasing-in of candidate countries into respective EU policies and initiatives; while sanctioning any backtrackmodulating assistance in case of serious backsliding;
Amendment 268 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) assist Bosnia and Herzegovina in addressing 14 key priorities, as a precondition for obtaining candidate statusgrant candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina without delay on the understanding that the 14 key priorities are implemented;
Amendment 275 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) encourage the acceleration of Montenegro’s and Serbia's accession processes, as the most advanced candidate countryies;
Amendment 311 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
(s) prioritise the alignment of accession countries with the EU’s common foreign and security policy and continue accession negotiations with Serbia only if the country aligns with EU sanctions against Russia;
Amendment 374 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) while taking into consideration the specific circumstances of each candidate country, strategically apply targeted conditionality based on clear progress benchmarks, rewarding reforms and sanctionassisting in overcoming regression or a persistent lack of progress;
Amendment 414 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
(ae a) encourage the regional cross- border cooperation between EU Member States and Partner countries along the external borders of the European Union;
Amendment 416 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ae a (new)
(ae a) support the Open Balkan initiative of the Western-Balkan countries as an instrument which, while fostering regional cooperation and good- neighbourly relations, helps the preparation of candidate countries for their future membership in the European Union;
Amendment 435 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point af b (new)
Amendment 438 #
2022/2064(INI)
(af a) foster the Partner countries’ further integration into EU programs, like Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and Creative Europe, and improve the relevant cooperation in the framework of current and future programmes;
Amendment 440 #
2022/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
Amendment 6 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2
Paragraph 1 – point 2
2. Calls therefEmphasises, however, that the frameworek for the revisformulation of the TFEU, in particular its Title II, to ensure that the UnEU’s budgetary policy, its institution is able to react agilely and effectively to challenges and to achieve better democratic accountability of the Union budget, notably by reinforcing Parliament’s role in budgetary decision-making and scrutinynd its instruments should be aligned with the framework provided by the current Treaties;
Amendment 12 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for respecting the Treaties and strengthening the adherence to the principles of conferral, subsidiarity and proportionality;
Amendment 13 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 2 b (new)
2b. Calls for the disclosure of all costs incurred to date in organising the Conference on the Future of Europe, the EU budget lines from which the funds were drawn and the way in which they were distributed among the institutions concerned, as well as all costs related to the follow-up to the Conference, including the feedback event;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Paragraph 2 – point 3
Amendment 23 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 4
Paragraph 2 – point 4
Amendment 34 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 5
Paragraph 2 – point 5
Amendment 39 #
2022/2051(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point 6
Paragraph 2 – point 6
Amendment 190 #
2022/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses that education plays a significant role in getting to know and learning the road traffic rules and culture from young ages that would contribute significantly to increased level of traffic safety, the role of schools, therefore, should be increased and strengthened;
Amendment 31 #
2022/2022(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
b) boosting connectivity across the whole of Europe, including remote regions, islands, enlargement and Eastern Partnership countries, mountainous areas and less populated zones;
Amendment 95 #
2022/2022(INI)
10a. Stresses the significance of cross- border rail connections towards the Western Balkans region taking into account the newly designed Western Balkans European Transport Corridor; notes that the effective and fast border crossing mechanism at the EU's external borders are key to ensure seamless passenger rail connectivity between the EU and its neighbouring regions, calls on, therefore, the European Commission to put in place mechanisms which simplify and accelerate passport control and custom procedures;
Amendment 51 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need to respond to the consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic at Union level; recalls that cohesion and agriculture policy cannot be the main source of the financing of urgent priorities, jeopardising the implementation of long-term objectives; calls, on the Commission, in light of limited resources from the Union budget to respond to high energy prices, to analyse potential flexibilities in order in order to support SMEs and vulnerable households;
Amendment 82 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Urges the Commission to finalise the adoption of partnership agreements and programmes; reminds in this respect of the high inflation rates and increasing energy prices, as well as an economic crisis threatening the European Union; calls for all EU funds to be transferred immediately to the Member States without conditions.
Amendment 86 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates that, despite Parliament’s demands to place the EURI over and above the ceilings, the refinancing costs are paid from within Heading 2b; notes that, in a context of rising interest rates, the line dedicated to the EURI financing costs is likely to be needed in full and needs may well exceed the budgeted amount; deplores the fact that this has a de facto impact on programmes under the same heading by constraining the Commission’s ability to propose above-financial programming reinforcements where they are needed; notes that EURI financing costs should not be taken from special instruments, which are intended to tackle unforeseen challenges, such as the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis; reminds in this respect, that cohesion and Common Agricultural Policy cannot be the source of the financing, since this would endanger the implementation of long-term objectives;
Amendment 88 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Points out that implementation of NextGenerationEU programmes after three years of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic is still lagging behind, e.g. only 100 billion euros have been allocated from the Recovery and Resilience Facility; reminds again in this respect of the high inflation rates and increasing energy prices, as well as an economic crisis threatening the European Union; urges the European Commission to accept and immediately start financing the implementation of national recovery plans; calls in this respect for all EU funds to be transferred immediately to the Member States without conditions.
Amendment 118 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Amendment 146 #
2022/0212(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Emphasises the need to increase funding for Western Balkan countries in the framework of the Instrument for Pre- Accession Assistance to support economic growth and employment and also as a geopolitical priority, especially in the context of Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which resonated strongly across the region, but insists on the conditionality requirements regarding rule of law for every euro committed in the 2023 budget;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) is an unprecedented instrument of solidarity and a cornerstone of the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) instrument, ending in 2026, as the main tool in the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare the economies of the EU to face the new challenges; reminds that this instrument of solidarity could also be effectively used, in the current Ukrainian crisis situation, by those countries which bear the heaviest burden of the reception of refugees;
Amendment 45 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the fact that even if the economic effects of the RRF cannot be fully disentangled from other developments, it seems fair to conclude that, so far, the RRF has had positive effects on gross domestic product (GDP) and that its effective implementation will be key for the EU’s economic growth; recognises that the RRF has helped to cushion EU economies and citizens from the most acute impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and is positively contributing to the EU’s recovery and resilience; reminds in this regard that two countries, namely Poland and Hungary have excelled in terms of GDP growth in 2022; recognizes that Poland's GDP growth was 7,7%,while Hungary's economy grew by 7,1% in this period; highlights that this growth could be even higher, if the NRRP's of these two countries were not blocked because of political reasons;
Amendment 120 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned, howeverTakes note, that only seven Member States have requested loans amounting to a total of EUR 166 billion out of the EUR 385.8 billion available for loans, leaving a considerable amount available should Member States require loans at a later stage; is preoccupied that the limited interest for the loan component may lead to lost opportunities and prevent the RRF from reaching its full potentialreminds in this regard, that some Member States have access to loans with better conditions from international markets;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Tasks the Commission with analysing the reasons why the Member States have not requested loans to the full extent of their allocation; such analyses should focus on comparing the conditions of loans from international market with RRF conditions, which might be exaggerated;
Amendment 175 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the fact that 22 NRRPs have been approved and observes that as of early February 2022, one Member State had not yet put forward its NRRP; further notes that four NRRPs are pending assessment by the Commission; deplores the fact that the adoption of two NRRPs, namely the Polish and Hungarian, are blocked because of political reasons;
Amendment 179 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes the fact that the Commission’s assessments concluded that all approved NRRPs address all six pillars of the RRF and satisfactorily fulfil all assessment criteria as set out in RRF Regulation and represent a balanced package of reforms and investments; considers that Member States could have better aligned their NRRPs to the six RRF pillars and the requirements of the RRF Regulationreminds that these criteria are also fulfilled by the Polish and Hungarian RRP's, however their approval is pending on political blackmailing by the European left; deplores that this political blackmailing is damaging the level playing field amongst Member States' economies;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reminds the Commission that the rule of law conditionality mechanism is an essential component of the RRF; calls on it to refrain from approving the NRRPs of Poland and Hungary as long as concerns regarding the observance ofstresses that the situation with regard to Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic means that the rRule of lLaw and the prevention and detection of and fight against fraud, conflicts of interest and corruption persist in those counConditionality Mechanism should not be applied; stries, and to ensure that all the measures set out in their plans comply with EU values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Unionses further that all remaining national plans under the Recovery and Resilience Facility should be approved as a matter of urgency;
Amendment 195 #
2021/2251(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Commission to monitor very carefully the risks to EU financial interests in the implementation of the RRF and any breach or potential breach of the principles of the rule of law; notes that the CJEU has explicitly stated that the Conditionality Regulation is not intended to protect the rule of law, but to protect the EU budget;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Serbia has not imposed sanctions against Russia following the Russian aggression in Ukraine; whereas in the General Assembly of the United Nations Serbia has voted for the resolutions condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine while strongly advocating for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine to be respected in accordance with the international law;
Amendment 66 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In connection to the importance of European Grouping for Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) for the further development of cross border cooperation between EU member states and their neighbours, calls on the Serbian Government to provide the necessary legal background that would allow Serbian participation in EGTCs;
Amendment 73 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the increased voter turnout at the elections on 3 April 2022 and the return to a more pluralistic parliament, including numerous parties of national minorities; regrets the highly polarised political environment of the campaign, which was characterised by limited media pluralism and pressure on voters; condemns the violent attack on Pavle Grbović, one of the opposition leaders;
Amendment 96 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the fact that Serbia has not aligned with EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; notes that in the General Assembly of the United Nations Serbia has voted for the resolutions condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine while strongly advocating for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine to be respected in accordance with the international law; calls on the newly elected authorities to show real commitment to EU values; and progressively to align with the EU’s decisions and positions in foreign and security policy, including sanctions against Russia;
Amendment 173 #
2021/2249(INI)
10a. Highlights the benefits of decentralisation process and encourages the strengthening of the competencies of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina;
Amendment 174 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Reminds that under the terms of the Constitution, the law on the financing of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina should have been adopted by the end of 2008; therefore encourages the future government to submit the matter to the parliament without any further delay;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Welcomes the GRECO Second Interim Compliance Report noting that most of the recommendations have been implemented satisfactorily, which demonstrates significant progress compared to the previous reporting period; transparency on the law drafting process has been further improved and a more effective process of public participation in the legislative process at a preliminary stage has been established; adopting of constitutional amendments allowed the implementation of several GRECO recommendations with the High Judiciary Council now recognized as an independent body guaranteeing the independence of courts and judges; the new Law on Corruption Prevention, recently amended according to GRECO’s recommendations, as well as relevant manuals and guidelines aimed at public officials, improved the rules on conflicts of interest that apply to parliamentarians, judges and prosecutors;
Amendment 219 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. RWelcomes the efforts the Government has made regarding the realization of the media strategy; notes that additional steps should be made in order to further increase media freedom; regrets the limitations on the freedom and independence of the media and the misuse of the media to gain an unfair political advantage, attack political opponents and spread disinformation;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deplores the continuing physical attacks, intimidation, hate speech and political slurs against journalists and civil society; welcomes the efforts the Government has made regarding the protection of journalists and calls on the authorities to investigate all cases of such attacks and to improve the safety of journalists;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes Serbia's commitment in drafting a revised action plan on national minorities in the framework of Action plan for Chapter 23 in the negotiations, which will provide further improvement of implementation and development of the existing practices and legal framework on national minorities in particular in education, in, culture, in access to the media, in adequate representation in judiciary, police, public administration and public companies and in right to official use minority language;
Amendment 270 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on Serbia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the composition of state authorities, local self- government bodies and other public authorities reflects the national composition of population in their territories by increasing the number of employees who are members of national minorities and by their education and vocational training for carrying out their tasks and by taking measures to manage national diversity;
Amendment 361 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the introduction of a roaming-free zone in the entire Western Balkans as of 1 July 2021; welcomes the adoption of the Brdo Declaration signed by officials of the European Union and leaders of Western Balkan countries that also recognizes the importance of this achievement;
Amendment 385 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Welcomes the engagement of Serbia in the process of regional market integration in Western Balkan as a stepping stone toward the EU Single Market; enhanced regional cooperation followed by further economic integration with EU Single Market will attract the needed investments and generate new opportunities for citizens and the business community.;
Amendment 415 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on Serbia to step up its efforts to diversify its energy supply and overall energy mix, and in particular to reduce its dependency on Russia; urges the Commission to ensure that the IPA fundsis content that the Economic and Investment Plan, through its investment flagships in the areas of transport, green energy and digital transition contribute to the building of a climate neutral economy in Serbia;
Amendment 418 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Serbia is in a process of analysing new potentials for an energy diversification and importing or producing energy from alternative sources; the EU should step up its efforts in supporting Serbia´s endeavour; diversification has been an ongoing process, including the construction of the inter-connector with Bulgaria;
Amendment 424 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. The Program on Air Protection with the Action Plan is currently in the process of adoption; also, small scale grants for municipalities, for air quality and waste management improvements, started in 2021 will continue in 2022 for funding the implementation of projects aimed at reducing air pollution in Serbia;
Amendment 433 #
2021/2249(INI)
41a. The Waste Management Program in the Republic of Serbia for the period from 2022 to 2031was adopted on February 1, 2022, and the Waste Management Program Action Plan for the period from 2022 to 2024 is in the process of public presentation; a public debate on the Law on Waste Management has also been launched.
Amendment 437 #
2021/2249(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 b (new)
Paragraph 41 b (new)
41b. The Ecological Information System was put into operation, allowing citizens to report environmental problems;
Amendment 20 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that all 33 screened chapters have been opened, but regrets that none have been closed since 2017; encourages Montenegro to specificallycontinue focusing on meeting the remaining interim benchmarks in Chapters 23 and 24 and thereafter on closing chapters;
Amendment 42 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that key positions in negotiating structures have remained vacant for a long time; urges the authorities to re-establish a fully functionalWelcomes the consolidation and upgrading of the negotiating structure as soon as possiblein 2021;
Amendment 67 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is deeply concerned by the continuing political tensions between and within the executive and legislative powers, and by the boycott of the parliamentcurrent blockade of parliamentary sessions, which continues to slow down the reform process;
Amendment 123 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated, sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the proposal toadoption of the amendments to the Criminal Code and the introducetion of tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists;
Amendment 190 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the announcement of the ‘Europe Now’ initiative and calls on the authorities to make the best use of avwhich aims to achieve higher living standards and more competitive economy through a more sustailnable EU pre-accession assistance in this regardand inclusive economic growth model;
Amendment 198 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Notes with concern the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Montenegro’s economythe recovery of Montenegrin economy in 2021, following a deep recession in 2020;
Amendment 216 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the adoption of a national climate change adaptation plan and encourages Montenegro to speed up reforms in line with the EU’s 2020 climate and energy policy framework; and calls on the authorities to make the best use of available EU pre-accession assistance in this regard;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2247(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates its call on Montenegro to take urgent measures to preserve protected areas, andWelcomes proclamations of three protected areas; reiterates its call on Montenegro to continue identifying potential Natura 2000 sites;
Amendment 2 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 3 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas according to the statement1a of the European Commission: “the objective of the Rule of law Mechanism is preventive. It is separate from the other elements in the EU’s rule of law toolbox, and does not replace the Treaty-based mechanisms for the EU to respond to more serious rule of law related issues in Member States. These tools include infringement proceedings and the procedure to protect the founding values of the Union under Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union. It is also different from the budget conditionality procedure, which aims to protect the EU budget in situations where the Union’s financial interest might be at risk due to generalized deficiencies of the rule of law in a Member State”; _________________ 1a https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscor ner/detail/en/ip_20_1756
Amendment 5 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates that the identification of breaches of the principles of the rule of law requires an objective, impartial, fair and thorough qualitative assessment by the Commission, which should take into account relevant information from available sources and recognised institutions; insists that the annual Rule of Law Report be used systematically for that assessment, taking into account the above-mentioned criteria;
Amendment 11 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 16 #
2021/2180(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 33 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the number and scope of off-budget instruments have grown significantly in the past decade, and that NGEU has taken this practice to the next level, by greatly, if temporarily, increasing the magnitude of the EU budget in the form of external assigned revenue, and creating liabilities until 2058 through borrowing for lending and borrowing for direct EU expenditure; warnsis of the opinion that these developments may put at risk central budgetary principles such as unity and budgetary accuracy, equilibrium and universality;
Amendment 40 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that these mechanisms pose a serious challenge to the ability of the Parliament to fulfil its decision-making, scrutiny and discharge functions; strongly believes that EU financial rules must be updated as regards the role of the budgetary authority in relation to these mechanisms, in order to bring them closer to the principles and responsibilities set out in the Treaties;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that Parliament, as one arm of the budgetary authority, should be able to scrutinise and authorise as appropriateinformed in due time about the Commission’s plans with respect to the management of external assigned revenue and of its borrowing and lending operations; suggests that relevant articles of the Financial Regulation, including Articles 7, 46 and 56, be revised to clarify that assets and liabilities linked to borrowing and lending operations are included in the EU budget;
Amendment 54 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 60 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls forRecommends the revision of reporting requirements on the Commission’s debt management strategy, including maturity and schedule of payments, to adapt them to the increased complexity and risk of borrowing and lending operations;
Amendment 63 #
Amendment 65 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 81 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that it is important to know who benefits from EU funds in order to protect the financial interests of the EU and to detect fraud, corruption and conflicts of interest in particular; notes that data for identifying economic operators and their beneficial owners is not easily, or not at all, accessible12 ; considers that the centralisaggregation of the information in a single, interoperable EU database with information on direct and ultimate beneficiaries would overcome the identified fragmentation and lack of transparency; _________________ 12Study on the largest 50 beneficiaries in each EU Member State of CAP and Cohesion Funds, requested by the CONT Committee, PE 679.107 - May 2021.
Amendment 104 #
2021/2162(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that gender mainstreamingequality between men and women be better reflected in the drafting and implementation of the budget, including through targeted incentives; calls for the systematic and comprehensive collection of data in the context of all EU policies and programmes in order to measure the impact on gender equality between men and women, while avoiding any unnecessary administrative burden; expects the Commission to develop a methodology to measure the relevant expenditure at programme level in the MFF 2021-2027, in line with the IIA; calls on the Commission to consider the integrateion of gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting in the relevant provisions of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 49 #
2021/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that in contrast to the negative image associated with initiatives taken during the euro crisis of the early 2010s, the response to NGEU shows the merits of a more ambitious, collective and democratic crisis response at EU level; calls on all EU institutions, therefore, to ensure that the political signal given by NGEU lives on, by demonstrating that the EU delivers on its promises and by offering a longer-term political vision;
Amendment 58 #
2021/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines that further investments in EU policies will be necessary to strengthen EU competitiveness and strategic autonomy, in particular regarding industry and climate action; considers, in this regard, that NGEU is a good example of a viable architecture for funding above the MFF ceilings;
Amendment 69 #
2021/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Insists on the need to involve the budgetary authority at all stages of this process; rRecalls that under the Own Resources Decision, the Commission is required to publish a regularly updated plan of expected principal and interest payments, to be discussed with Parliament and Council in the regular interinstitutional meetings on the topic of NGEU;
Amendment 76 #
2021/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Firmly believes that the success of NGEU, and in particular the credibility and sustainability of its financing, will also be assessed against the Union’s ability to repay the common debt with new own resources in the environmental and corporate sector, rather than with increased gross national income-based contributions from the Member Statesmaintain the financing of its traditional policies, namely the Common Agricultural Policy and the Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 78 #
2021/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 850 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 888 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – paragraph 1
allows for a prevailing minimum line speed of 1620 km/h for passenger trains on the passenger lines of the extended core network;
Amendment 929 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that on the railway infrastructure of the extended core network and the comprehensive network, including connections referred to in Article 14(1), point (d), by 31 December 20450:
Amendment 995 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 1243 #
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 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 20350, except where specific geographic or significant physical constraints prevent such connections;
Amendment 1349 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 1436 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 48 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the infrastructure of the trans- European transport network is maintained in a way that it provides the saman appropriate level of service and safety during its lifetime;
Amendment 1478 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
Article 51 – paragraph 5 – point e a (new)
(ea) carry out and periodically update a transport market study relating to the observed and expected changes in the traffic on the freight corridor, covering the different types of traffic, both regarding the transport of freight and the transport of passengers;
Amendment 1606 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 58 – paragraph 3
Article 58 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall notify to the Commission the draft national plans and programmes, or any modification of those, with a view to developing the trans- European transport network, at least twelve months before their adoption. The Commission may issue an opinion no later than six months following the notification by the Member State on the coherence of the draft national plans and programmes with the priorities set out in this Regulation and with the priorities set out in the work plans for the corresponding corridor(s) and of the horizontal priorities and in the implementing acts adopted in accordance with Article 54(1). The Member States shall inform the Commission, no later than twosix months after notification of the opinion, on the measures adopted to address the recommendations set out in the opinion.
Amendment 1623 #
2021/0420(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 65 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 913/2010
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 15 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations wishing to obtain recognition as such at Union level by virtue of European legal status and to receive public funding from the general budget of the European Union should respect certain principles and fulfil certain conditions. In particular, it is necessary for European political parties, and their affiliated European political foundations and their respective members in the Union to observe the values on which the Union is founded, as expressed in Article 2 TEU. European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations should also ensure that their member parties and member organisations observe such values.
Amendment 16 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) For the purpose of its decisions to register, in order to ascertain that a European political party or a European political foundation complies with its obligations to observe the values on which the Union is founded, as expressed in Article 2 TEU, and that it ensures that its members observe such values, the Authority should rely on a written declaration to be issued by the European political party or European political foundation by using a template attached to this Regulation. The power of the Authority, upon request from the European Parliament, the Council or the Commission, to verify the compliance with such values should however not extend to possible breaches of those values by member parties or member organisations.
Amendment 17 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
Amendment 24 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) In order to reach out to their members and constituencies across the Union, European political parties should have the right to use their funding for cross-border political campaigns. The funding and limitation of election expenses for parties and candidates in those campaigns should be governed by the rules applicable in each Member State.
Amendment 26 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) European political parties should not fund, directly or indirectly, other political parties and, in particular, national parties or candidates. European political foundations should not fund, directly or indirectly, European or national political parties or candidates. The prohibition of indirect funding should however not prevent European political parties from publicly supporting and engaging with their member parties in the Union on issues of relevance for the Union, or to support political activities in the common interest, to be able to fulfil their mission under Article 10(4) TEU. Moreover, European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations should onlynot finance activities in the context of national referendum campaigns when they concern the implementation of the TEU and the TFEU. These principles reflect Declaration No 11 on Article 191 of the Treaty establishing the European Community annexed to the Final Act of the Treaty of Nice.
Amendment 42 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 43 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 44 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 47 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Amendment 51 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. For all donations the value of which exceeds EUR 3 01 500, European political parties and European political foundations shall request donors to provide the necessary information for their proper identification. European political parties and European political foundations shall transmit the information received to the Authority upon its request.
Amendment 63 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Amendment 65 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. Expenditure linked to the campaigns referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be clearly identified as such by the European political parties in their annual financial statements.
Amendment 69 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) in the event of non-compliance with the commitments entered into and the information provided by a European political party or European political foundation in accordance with Article 4(1), points (a), (b), (d), (e), (f), (i) and (ji) and with Article 6(1), points (a), (b), (d) and (e);
Amendment 70 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ix
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ix
Amendment 78 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
[name of the European political party or European political foundation] and its members having their seat inside the European Union areis committed to comply with the conditions for registration laid down in Article 3(1), points (d) and (e), or Article 3(2), points (c) and (d), of [this Regulation], i.e. to observe, in particular in its programme and in its activities, the values on which the Union is founded, as expressed in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union, namely respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
Amendment 79 #
2021/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 72 #
2021/0227(BUD)
18 a. Decides regarding all other budget lines under Heading 2a to take over the Council’s reading.
Amendment 94 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29 a. Emphasises that food supply was ensured even during the coronavirus epidemic thanks to the diligence and sacrificial work of European farmers. Citizens could always count on farmers, who ensured the uninterrupted food supply, and market access of agricultural products. The European agricultural sector and food industry excelled and successfully tackled food safety issues and maintained supply chains.
Amendment 120 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 149 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Therefore all modes of transport should be addressed in one instrument which should take into account a variety of alternative fuels. The use of zero-emission powertrain technologies is at different stages of maturity in the different modes of transport. In particular, in the road sector, a rapid uptake of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles is taking place. Hydrogen fuel-cell road vehicles are available to markets, as well. In addition, smaller hydrogen and battery electric vessels and hydrogen fuel-cell trains are currently being deployed in different projects and in first commercial operations, with full commercial roll out expected in the next years. In contrast, the aviation and waterborne sectors continue to be dependent on liquid and gaseous fuels, as zero- and low-emission powertrain solutions are expected to enter the market only around 2030 and in particular for the aviation sector even later, with full commercialisation taking its time. The use of fossil gaseous or liquid fuels is only possible if it is clearly embedded into a clear decarbonisation pathway that is in line with the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union, requiring increasing blending with or replacement by renewable fuels such as bio-methane, advanced biofuels or renewable and low- carbon synthetic gaseous and liquid fuels. Taking into account the above-mentioned differences between technologies and transport modes as well as the current uneven deployment of electric recharging points and hydrogen refuelling stations throughout the EU territory this Regulation should provide for minimum standards with regard to the binding targets that would enable Member States to define their national targets with greater flexibility and according to their actual needs.
Amendment 201 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 255 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) At the early stage of market deployment there is still a degree of uncertainty with regard to the kind of vehicles that will come into the market and to the kind of technologies that are going to be widely used. As outlined in the Commission’s communication ‘A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe’56 the heavy-duty segment was identified as the most likely segment for the early mass deployment of hydrogen vehicles. Therefore, hydrogen refuelling infrastructure should preliminarily focus on that segment while also allowing light-duty vehicles to fuel at publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations. To ensure interoperability, all publicly accessible hydrogen stations should at least serve gaseous hydrogen at 700 bar. The infrastructure roll out should also take into account the emergence of new technologies, such as liquid hydrogen, that allow a larger range for heavy-duty vehicles and are the preferred technology choice of some vehicle manufacturers. To that end, a minimum number of hydrogen refuelling stations should serve also liquid hydrogen in addition to gaseous hydrogen at 700 bar. _________________ 56 COM(2020) 301 final
Amendment 268 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) A number of LNG refuelling points are established in the Union, already providing a backbone for the circulation of LNG driven heavy-duty vehicles. The TEN-T core network should remain the basis for the deployment of LNG infrastructure, and progressively for bio- LNG, as it covers the main traffic flows and allows cross border connectivity throughout the Union. It had been recommended in Directive 2014/94/EU that such refuelling points be installed every 400 km on the TEN-T core network, but certain limited gaps in the network remain to reach that objective. Member States should by 20258 reach that objective and fill the remaining gaps, after which the target should cease to apply.
Amendment 301 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 10,85 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and
Amendment 324 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 300 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 150 kW;
Amendment 372 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4
Article 4
Amendment 394 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation sets out mandatoryinimum national targets for the deployment of sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union, for road vehicles, vessels and stationary aircraft. It lays down common technical specifications and requirements on user information, data provision and payment requirements for alternative fuels infrastructure.
Amendment 511 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 10,85 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and
Amendment 518 #
2021/0223(COD)
Amendment 535 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) along the TEN-T core network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to light-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 6100 km in-between them:
Amendment 536 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 300 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 150 kW;
Amendment 540 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 20305, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 600 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 150 kW;
Amendment 551 #
2021/0223(COD)
(i) by 31 December 20305, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 300 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 150 kW;
Amendment 554 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 203540, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 600 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 150 kW.
Amendment 577 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 578 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure until 1 January 20258 that an appropriate number of publicly accessible refuelling points for LNG are put in place, at least along the TEN-T core network, in order to allow LNG heavy-duty motor vehicles to circulate throughout the Union, where there is demand, unless the costs are disproportionate to the benefits, including environmental benefits.
Amendment 649 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) operators of recharging points shall, at publicly accessible recharging stations with a power output below 50 kW, deployed from the date referred to in Article 24, accept electronic payments through terminals and devices used for payment services, including at least one of the following:
Amendment 667 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 749 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
To that end Member States shall ensure that by 31 December 2030 publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling stations with a minimum capacity of 2 t/day and equipped with at least a 700 bars dispenser are deployed with a maximum distance of 150 km in-between them along the TEN-T core and the TEN-T comprehensive network. Liquid hydrogen shall be made available at publicly accessible refuelling stations with a maximum distance of 450 km in-between themnetwork.
Amendment 7 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As long as a significant number of the Union’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result inachieve the same level of climate ambition, there is a risk of carbon leakage, which would undermine the Union’s competitiveness. Carbon leakage occurs if, for reasons of costs related to climate policies, businesses in certain industry sectors or subsectors were to transfer production to other countries or imports from those countries would replace equivalent but less GHG emissions intensive products on the internal market, as well as export markets, or investment into such sectors and subsectors would predominantly flow to such countries and not the Union. That cwould lead to an increase in their total emissions globally, thus jeopardising the reduction of GHG emissions that is urgently needed if the world is to keep the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels.
Amendment 9 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The initiative for a carbon border adjustment mechanism (‘CBAM’) is a part of the ‘Fit for 55 Package’. That mechanism is to serve as an essential element of the EU toolbox to meet the objective of a climate-neutral Union by 2050 in line with the Paris Agreement by addresspreventing risks of carbon leakage resulting from the increased Union climate ambition. on the internal market, export markets as well as investment leakage.
Amendment 11 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Existing mechanisms to address the risk of carbon leakage in sectors or sub- sectors at risk of carbon leakage are the transitional free allocation of EU ETS allowances and financial measures to compensate for indirect emission costs incurred from GHG emission costs passed on in electricity prices respectively laid down in Articles 10a(6) and 10b of Directive 2003/87/EC. However, free allocation under the EU ETS weakens the price signal that the system provides for the installations receiving it compared to full auctioning and thus affects the incentives for investment into further abatement of emissions.
Amendment 12 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks to progressively replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. The legislative framework should cumulatively ensure that a mechanism is included to provide effective carbon leakage protection, also addressing export markets, as well as a net positive impact on global GHG emissions rather than EU emissions only. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out, but this transition shall not start before 2030 and only after the EC has tested and verified the effectiveness of the CBAM regulation in terms of protection from the risk of carbon leakage. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
Amendment 15 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) While the objective of the CBAM is to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, from the internal market, export markets, and investment leakage, this Regulation would alsot the same time encourage the use of more GHG emissions-efficient technologies by producers from third countries, so that less emissions per unit of output are generated. Encouraging emission reductions in third countries is the most effective way of avoiding the risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 23 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The GHG emissions to be regulated by the CBAM should correspond to those GHG emissions covered by Annex I to the EU ETS in Directive 2003/87/EC, namely carbon dioxide (‘CO2’) as well as, where relevant, nitrous oxide (‘N2O’) and perfluorocarbons (‘PFCs’). The CBAM should initially apply to direct emissions of those GHG from the production of goods up to the time of import into the customs territory of the Union, and after the end of a transitional period and upon further assessment, as well to indirect emissions, mirroring the scope of the EU ETS, once the impact on all aspects of carbon leakage for energy- intensive sectors of applying CBAM to indirect emissions with eventual withdrawal of indirect EU ETS compensation is fully analysed and measures to avoid such leakage are securely in place.
Amendment 26 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) Similar technical constraints apply to refinery products, for which it is not possible to unambiguously assign GHG emissions to individual output products. At the same time, the relevant benchmark in the EU ETS does not directly relate to specific products, such as gasoline, diesel or kerosene, but to all refinery output. Due to these constraints, refinery products should be eligible to be included in the scope only if an unambiguous, verifiable and effective methodology is developed in close cooperation with all stakeholders concerned.
Amendment 27 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38 a) The Commission should prepare a report before the end of the transitional period on the impact of CBAM on downstream sectors, in particular regarding the potential increase in costs of production and increase of cost of input materials and the ability of such sectors to pass any such increases to their customers. The Commission should propose measures to address any negative impact of CBAM on the competitiveness of the Union downstream sectors.
Amendment 37 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism will progressively become an alternative toCBAM can complement the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive.
Amendment 42 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. The Commission is empowered toshall adopt implementing acts concerning detailed rules regarding the elements of the calculation methods set out in Annex III, including determining system boundaries of production processes, emission factors, installation- specific values of actual emissions and default values and their respective application tocountry-specific default values for individual goods in Annex I as well as laying down methods to ensure the reliability of data on the basis of which the actual emissions and default values shall be determined, including the level of detail and the verification of the data. Adoption of the implementing acts shall be preceded by public consultations with exporters, importers, third country governments, and other relevant stakeholders. Where necessary, those acts shall provide that the default values can be adapted to particular areas, regions or countries to take into account specific objective factors such as geography, natural resources, market conditions, prevailing energy sources, or industrial processes. The implementing acts shall build upon existing legislation for the verification of emissions and activity data for installations covered by Directive 2003/87/EC, in particular Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2018/2067.
Amendment 53 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a (new)
Article 29 a Article 29 a Measures in case of unforeseen damages The Commission shall in a timely manner establish an effective compensation mechanism, according to the procedures established in articles 28 and 29, for damages caused by unforeseen reactions of third countries as a result of the implementation of the CBAM regulation.
Amendment 55 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, an in-depthe assessment - developed in close cooperation with the stakeholders concerned, of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
Amendment 56 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a (new)
Article 30 a 1. For the years from 2026 to 2030 the Commission shall set forth an adequate monitoring and reporting system to collect data allowing to test the effectiveness of the CBAM in ensuring an equivalent treatment for imports and domestic goods and protecting from the risk of carbon leakage. For the same years the Commission shall also assess, in cooperation with the industrial sectors exposed to carbon leakage, different possible mechanisms to address the export exposure of the EU products. 2. In 2029 the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the effectiveness of the CBAM. The report shall also include the selected option to address the export exposure. 3. The report by the Commission shall, if appropriate, be accompanied by a legislative proposal to include the selected option for export.
Amendment 9 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EU ETS should incentivise production from installations that partly or fully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the description of some categories of activities in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to ensure an equal treatment of installations in the sectors concerned. In addition, free allocation for the production of a product should be independent of the nature of the production process. It is therefore necessary to modify the definition of the products and of the processes and emissions covered for some benchmarks to ensure a level playing field for new and existing technologies. It is also necessary to decouple the update of the benchmark values for refineries and for hydrogen to reflect the increasing importance of production of hydrogen outside the refineries sector.
Amendment 12 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,54 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 20 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. Sufficient safeguards should nevertheless be provided for the products intended for exports and their producers. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM taking into account the need to maintain free allowances for the products that are exported. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low and zero carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 22 #
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 Innovation 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 low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. 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. Projects supported from the Innovation Fund should respect the principle of geographical balance. _________________ 52 [add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
Amendment 23 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCDs) are an important element to trigger emission reductions in industry, offering the opportunity to guarantee investors in innovative climate-friendly technologies a price that rewards CO2 emission reductions above those induced by the current price levels in the EU ETS. The range of measures that the Innovation Fund can support should be extended to provide support to projects through price- competitive tendering, such as CCDs and respect the principle of geographical balance. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts on the precise rules for this type of support.
Amendment 24 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminating the support to any investments related to solid fossil fuels. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 80 %; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support of households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
Amendment 25 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 29 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 31 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 32 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 33 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 34 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
Amendment 38 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) The introduction of the carbon price in road transport and buildingscreased costs of the green transition should be accompanied by effective social compensation, especially in view of the already existing levels of energy poverty. 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 survey60 . To achieve an effective social and distributional compensation, Member States should be required to spend the auction revenuesreceive additional funding to spend on the climate and energy-related purposes already specified for the existing emissions trading, but also for measures added specifically to address related concerns for the new sectors of road transport and buildings, including related policy measures under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council61 . Auction revenuThese resources should be used to address social aspects of the emission trading for the new sectorsgreen transition with a specific emphasis in vulnerable households, micro-enterprises and transport users. In this spirit, a new Social Climatestrengthened and expanded Modernisation Fund willould provide dedicated funding to Member States to support the European citizens most affected or at risk of energy or mobility poverty. This Fund willwill further promote fairness and solidarity between and within Member States while mitigating the risk of energy and mobility poverty during the transition. It will build on and complement existing solidarity mechanisms. The resources of the new Fund will in principle correspond to 25 % of the expected revenues from new emission trading in the period 2026-2032, and will be implemented on the basis of the Social Climate Plans thatIn addition, each Member States should put forward under Regulation (EU) 20…/nn of the European Parliament and the Council62 . In addition, each Member State should use their auction revenuesuse their resources as well inter alia to finance a part of the costs of their Social Climate Plansrelated to the green transition. _________________ 60 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]. 61 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1–56). 62 [Add ref to the Regulation establishing the Social Climate Fund].
Amendment 42 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 44 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
Amendment 46 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) For emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors to bTo ensure effectiveness, it should be possible to monitor emissions with high certainty and at reasonable cost. Emissions should be attributed to regulated entities on the basis of fuel quantities released for consumption and combined with an emission factor. Regulated entities should be able to reliably and accurately identify and differentiate the sectors in which the fuels are released for consumption, as well as the final users of the fuels, in order to avoid undesirable effects, such as double burden. To have sufficient data to establish the total number of allowances for the period from 2028 to 2030, the regulated entities holding a permit at the start of the system in 2025 should report their associated historical emissions for 2024.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
Amendment 48 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 49 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
Amendment 50 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of that Directive. Moreover, to ensure synergies with the existing regulatory framework, the delegation in Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to cover the sectors of road transport and buildings. 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 on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents66 , Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments. With regard to this Directive, the legislator considers the transmission of such documents to be justified _________________ 66 OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Furthermore, in order to ensure that the level of allowances that remains in the Market Stability Reserve after the invalidation is predictable, the invalidation of allowances in the reserve should no longer depend on the auction volumes of the previous year. The number of allowances in the reserve should, therefore, be fixed at a level of 42000 million allowances, which corresponds to the lower threshold for the value of the TNAC.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The EU ETS should incentivise production from installations that partly or fully reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the description of some categories of activities in Annex I to Directive 2003/87/EC should be amended to ensure an equal treatment of installations in the sectors concerned. In addition, free allocation for the production of a product should be independent of the nature of the production process. It is therefore necessary to modify the definition of the products and of the processes and emissions covered for some benchmarks to ensure a level playing field for new and existing technologies. It is also necessary to decouple the update of the benchmark values for refineries and for hydrogen to reflect the increasing importance of production of hydrogen outside the refineries sector.
Amendment 52 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
Amendment 53 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a
Article 10a
1. This Directive shall apply to the activities listed in Annexes I and III, and to the of greenhouse gases listed in Annex II. Where an installation that is included in the scope of the EU ETS due to the operation of combustion units with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW changes its production processes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and no longer meets that threshold, it shall remain in the scope of the EU ETS until the end of the relevant five year period referred to in Article 11(1), second subparagraph, following the change to its production process.
Amendment 54 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1 a) In Article 1, paragraph 5a is replaced by the following: "5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 2000 million allowances shall no longer be valid.
Amendment 55 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a
Article 10a
In addition, 2,54 % of the total quantity of allowances between [year following the entry into force of the Directive] and 2030 shall be auctioned for the Modernisation Fund. The beneficiary Member States for this amount of allowances shall be the Member States with a GDP per capita at market prices below 65 % of the Union average during the period 2016 to 2018. The funds corresponding to this quantity of allowances shall be distributed in accordance with Part B of Annex IIb.
Amendment 58 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a
Article 10a
Amendment 65 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
(b a) The ban on giving free allocation to the production of these products, set out in the first subparagraph shall not apply to any part of the production of these products that is exported to third countries that do not have a carbon pricing mechanism similar or equivalent to the EU ETS.
Amendment 66 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a Paragraph 8
Article 10a Paragraph 8
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable or low carbon energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a
Article 10a
Amendment 68 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a
Article 10a
The Commission shall ensure that the allowances destined for the Innovation Fund are auctioned in accordance with the principles and modalities laid down in Article 10(4), as well as with the principle of geographical balance. Proceeds from the auctioning shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation. Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments.
Amendment 69 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d
Article 10d
The investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this Directive, as well as the objectives of the Communication from the Commission of 11 December 2019 on The European Green Deal (*) and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) and the long-term objectives as expressed in the Paris Agreement. No support from the Modernisation Fund shall be provided to energy generation facilities that use solid fossil fuels.”;
Amendment 71 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d Paragraph 2
Article 10d Paragraph 2
(a) the generation and use of electricity from renewable sources and from low- carbon fuels where it is replacing a more carbon-intensive system;
Amendment 72 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d Paragraph 2
Article 10d Paragraph 2
(b) heating and cooling from renewable sources and from low-carbon fuels when it is replacing a more carbon-intensive system ;
Amendment 73 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20 a) Article 29a of Directive 2003/87/EC is replaced by the following: "Article 29a Measures in the event of excessive price fluctuations If in a calendar month the average allowance price on the European carbon market is more than two times the average price of allowances during the five months period centred by the month two years prior to that month, 150 million allowances shall be automatically released from the market stability reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/1814 and shall be auctioned according to Article 10 of this Directive during the second, third and fourth months following the month in which that criteria was met. The respective auctioning amounts for each of the three months shall be evenly distributed. If the amount of the allowances contained in the reserve is less than 150 million, all allowances in the reserve shall be released.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30
Article 30
Amendment 93 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Achieving the increased climate ambition will require substantial public resources in the EU as well as national budgets to be dedicated to the climate transition. To complement and reinforce the substantial climate-related spending in the EU budget, all auction revenues that are not attributed to the Union budget should be used for climate-related purposes. This includes the use for financial support to address social aspects in lower- and middle-income households by reducing distortive taxes. Further, to address distributional and social effects of the transition in low-income Member States, an additional amount of 2,54 % of the Union-wide quantity of allowances from [year of entry into force of the Directive] to 2030 should be used to fund the energy transition of the Member States with a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita below 65 % of the Union average in 2016- 2018, through the Modernisation Fund referred to in Article 10d of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 97 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. Sufficient safeguards should nevertheless be provided for the products intended for exports and their producers. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026 and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and thereby eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM, taking into account the need to maintain free allowances for the products that are exported. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low and zero carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. __________________ 51 [please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 105 #
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 Innovation 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 low carbon fuels in the maritime sector, as specified in Article 21(1) of Regulation xxxx/xxxx [FuelEU Maritime]. 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. Projects supported from the Innovation Fund should respect the principle of geographical balance. __________________ 52[add ref to the FuelEU Maritime Regulation].
Amendment 106 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCDs) are an important element to trigger emission reductions in industry, offering the opportunity to guarantee investors in innovative climate-friendly technologies a price that rewards CO2 emission reductions above those induced by the current price levels in the EU ETS. The range of measures that the Innovation Fund can support should be extended to provide support to projects through price- competitive tendering, such as CCDs and respect the principle of geographical balance. The Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts on the precise rules for this type of support.
Amendment 108 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
(38) The scope of the Modernisation Fund should be aligned with the most recent climate objectives of the Union by requiring that investments are consistent with the objectives of the European Green Deal and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and eliminating the support to any investments related to solid fossil fuels. In addition, the percentage of the Modernisation Fund that needs to be devoted to priority investments should be increased to 80 %; energy efficiency should be targeted as a priority area at the demand side; and support of households to address energy poverty, including in rural and remote areas, should be included within the scope of the priority investments.
Amendment 112 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 140 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 144 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 152 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 158 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 161 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
Amendment 173 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
(52) The introduction of the carbon price in road transport and buildingscreased costs of the green transition should be accompanied by effective social compensation, especially in view of the already existing levels of energy poverty. 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 survey60 . To achieve an effective social and distributional compensation, Member States should be required to spend the auction revenuesreceive additional funding to spend on the climate and energy-related purposes already specified for the existing emissions trading, but also for measures added specifically to address related concerns for the new sectors of road transport and buildings, including related policy measures under Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council61 . Auction revenuThese resources should be used to address social aspects of the emission trading for the new sectorsgreen transition with a specific emphasis in vulnerable households, micro-enterprises and transport users. In this spirit, a new Social Climatestrengthened and expanded Modernisation Fund willould provide dedicated funding to Member States to support the European citizens most affected or at risk of energy or mobility poverty. This Fund willwill further promote fairness and solidarity between and within Member States while mitigating the risk of energy and mobility poverty during the transition. It will build on and complement existing solidarity mechanisms. The resources of the new Fund will in principle correspond to 25 % of the expected revenues from new emission trading in the period 2026-2032, and will be implemented on the basis of the Social Climate Plans thatIn addition, each Member States should put forward under Regulation (EU) 20…/nn of the European Parliament and the Council62 . In addition, each Member State should use their auction revenuesuse their resources as well inter alia to finance a part of the costs of their Social Climate Plansrelated to the green transition. __________________ 60 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]. 61Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1–56). 62[Add ref to the Regulation establishing the Social Climate Fund].
Amendment 181 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
Amendment 185 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
Amendment 196 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) For emissions trading in the buildings and road transport sectors to bTo ensure effectiveness, it should be possible to monitor emissions with high certainty and at reasonable cost. Emissions should be attributed to regulated entities on the basis of fuel quantities released for consumption and combined with an emission factor. Regulated entities should be able to reliably and accurately identify and differentiate the sectors in which the fuels are released for consumption, as well as the final users of the fuels, in order to avoid undesirable effects, such as double burden. To have sufficient data to establish the total number of allowances for the period from 2028 to 2030, the regulated entities holding a permit at the start of the system in 2025 should report their associated historical emissions for 2024.
Amendment 200 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 57
Recital 57
Amendment 206 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
Amendment 214 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
Amendment 220 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of that Directive. Moreover, to ensure synergies with the existing regulatory framework, the delegation in Articles 10(4) and 10a(8) of Directive 2003/87/EC should be extended to cover the sectors of road transport and buildings. 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 on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. 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, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents66 , Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments. With regard to this Directive, the legislator considers the transmission of such documents to be justified. __________________ 66 OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.
Amendment 222 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) Furthermore, in order to ensure that the level of allowances that remains in the Market Stability Reserve after the invalidation is predictable, the invalidation of allowances in the reserve should no longer depend on the auction volumes of the previous year. The number of allowances in the reserve should, therefore, be fixed at a level of 42000 million allowances, which corresponds to the lower threshold for the value of the TNAC.
Amendment 229 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 66
Recital 66
Amendment 240 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to the activities listed in Annexes I and III, and to the of greenhouse gases listed in Annex II. Where an installation that is included in the scope of the EU ETS due to the operation of combustion units with a total rated thermal input exceeding 20 MW changes its production processes to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and no longer meets that threshold, it shall remain in the scope of the EU ETS until the end of the relevant five year period referred to in Article 11(1), second subparagraph, following the change to its production process.
Amendment 339 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a
Amendment 353 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1
Amendment 357 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2a (new)
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2a (new)
(b a) The ban on giving free allocation to the production of these products, set out in the first subparagraph shall not apply to any part of the production of these products that is exported to third countries that do not have a carbon pricing mechanism similar or equivalent to the EU ETS.
Amendment 365 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3
The Innovation Fund shall cover the sectors listed in Annex I and Annex III, including environmentally safe carbon capture and utilisation (“CCU”) that contributes substantially to mitigating climate change, as well as products substituting carbon intensive ones produced in sectors listed in Annex I, and to help stimulate the construction and operation of projects aimed at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (“CCS”) of CO2, as well as of innovative renewable or low carbon energy and energy storage technologies; in geographically balanced locations. The Innovation Fund may also support break- through innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime sector and for the production of low- and zero-carbon fuels in aviation, rail and road transport. Special attention shall be given to projects in sectors covered by the [CBAM regulation] to support innovation in low carbon technologies, CCU, CCS, renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change.
Amendment 366 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 367 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point g
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 5
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 5
The Commission shall ensure that the allowances destined for the Innovation Fund are auctioned in accordance with the principles and modalities laid down in Article 10(4), as well as with the principle of geographical balance. Proceeds from the auctioning shall constitute external assigned revenue in accordance with Article 21(5) of the Financial Regulation. Budgetary commitments for actions extending over more than one financial year may be broken down over several years into annual instalments.
Amendment 371 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 10d – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The investments supported shall be consistent with the aims of this Directive, as well as the objectives of the Communication from the Commission of 11 December 2019 on The European Green Deal (*) and Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**) and the long-term objectives as expressed in the Paris Agreement. No support from the Modernisation Fund shall be provided to energy generation facilities that use solid fossil fuels.”;
Amendment 372 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the generation and use of electricity from renewable sources and from low- carbon fuels where it is replacing a more carbon-intensive system;;
Amendment 373 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10d – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) heating and cooling from renewable sources and from low-carbon fuels when it is replacing amore carbon-intensive system;
Amendment 400 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29a
Article 29a
Amendment 404 #
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 450 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a 5a. Unless otherwise decided in the first review carried out in accordance with Article 3, from 2023 allowances held in the reserve above 2000 million allowances shall no longer be valid.
Amendment 602 #
2021/0210(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a (new)
Article 23 a Derogations A Member State which has no maritime ports in its territory, has no shipping company registered, has closed its national ship register or has no ships flying its flag that fall within the scope of this Regulation, and has no accredited verifier within the meaning of Article [13] may not apply this Regulation as long as any of the above mentioned requirements are fulfilled. Any Member State that intends to avail itself of that derogation shall notify the Commission at the latest on [to be defined]. Any subsequent change shall also be communicated to the Commission.
Amendment 27 #
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)Combined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, provide necessary resources for Member States to achieve the increased climate targets and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, 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 ob related to the increased cligmations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumerse ambition.
Amendment 33 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 39 #
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 emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport usersincreased climate ambition. 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-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 47 #
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 measurCombined with other measures, this should, in the medium to long term, provide necessary resources for Member States, 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)o achieve the increased climate targets and provide new opportunities for job creation and investment.
Amendment 50 #
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-enterprises 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 transportincreased climate ambition.
Amendment 54 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, 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 ob related to the increased cligmations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumerse ambition.
Amendment 54 #
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 Directivederiving from the increased climate ambition. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 58 #
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 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 ofReplacing coal- fired boilers with less emitting gas-boilers or hybrid heat pumps as the most cost- effective method of reducing emissions in the group of poorest households in certain Member States should also be considered as not having a significant impact on these objectives and deemed compliant with the gaforemen transitiontioned principle. _________________ 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 62 #
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 and large 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 for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind.
Amendment 65 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 68 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional onlead to the achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 75 #
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 the period 2026-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341, Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. Member States are to finance 50% of the total costs of their Plan themsel' contribution should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels. 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 purposeadditional funding should be provided. _________________ 41 Council 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).
Amendment 82 #
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 emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport usersincreased climate ambition. 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-enterprises and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 85 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council pursuant to Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. Those rules are laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union also include a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union’s budget.
Amendment 88 #
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 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)increased by climate ambition.
Amendment 95 #
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/ECreased climate ambition. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users 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 and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 98 #
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 renovation, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources as well as its storage;
Amendment 99 #
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 ; in line with the latter definition, Member States determine their respective range and proportion of vulnerable consumer groups affected by energy poverty within their territory, based on national specificities. _________________ 50 [Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]
Amendment 100 #
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 households, including lower 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 occupyincreased climate ambition;
Amendment 102 #
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 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 occupyclimate ambition;
Amendment 104 #
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- enterprises 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 transportincreased climate ambition.
Amendment 104 #
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 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 areas.
Amendment 109 #
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 Directivederiving from the increased climate ambition. Eligibility for such direct income support should be limited in time.
Amendment 111 #
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 fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECincreased climate ambition.
Amendment 116 #
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 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 ofReplacing coal-fired boilers with less emitting gas-boilers or hybrid heat pumps as the most cost-effective method of reducing emissions in the group of poorest household sin certain Member States should also be considered as not having a significant impact on these objectives and deemed compliant with the gaforemen transitiontioned principle. _________________ 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 116 #
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, 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, as well as its storage, from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 120 #
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 and large 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 for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind.
Amendment 124 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Union should support Member States with financial means to implement their Plans through the Social Climate Fund. Payments from the Social Climate Fund should be made conditional onlead to the achievement of the milestones and targets included in the Plans. This would allow efficiently taking into account national circumstances and priorities while simplifying financing and facilitating its integration with other national spending programmes while guaranteeing the impact and the integrity of EU spending.
Amendment 126 #
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 and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; emphasizing that the increased costs of the higher Union climate ambition cannot be borne by the people instead of the big polluters, the companies, as this would increase the risk of energy poverty; 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 areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 129 #
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 the period 2026-2032. Pursuant to Council Decision (EU, Euratom) 2020/205341 , Member States should make those revenues available to the Union budget as own resources. Member States are to finance 50% of the total costs of their Plan themsel' contribution should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels. 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 purposeadditional funding should be provided. _________________ 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).
Amendment 132 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) an explanation of how the Plan ensures that no investment or measure, included in the Plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; the Commission shall provide technical guidance to the Member States targeted to the scope of the Fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in Article 3(2);
Amendment 138 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council pursuant to Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. Those rules are laid down in Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union also include a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union’s budget.
Amendment 139 #
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 uponlead to 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 targets and cover in particular:
Amendment 140 #
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 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)increased by climate ambition.
Amendment 144 #
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 transport. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d).
Amendment 148 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) support, in particular, the vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises by introducing measures related to natural gas-based boilers and heating systems, and related to distribution infrastructure.
Amendment 149 #
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/EC, direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-setreased climate ambition.
Amendment 152 #
2021/0206(COD)
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/ECreased climate ambition. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises and vulnerable transport users 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 and storage of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 157 #
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 renovation, including the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources as well as its storage;
Amendment 160 #
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 ; in line with the latter definition, Member States determine their respective range and proportion of vulnerable consumer groups affected by energy poverty within their territory, based on national specificities. _________________ 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]
Amendment 160 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may include in their Plan, as part of the estimated total costs, the payments for additional technical support pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2021/240 and the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2021/523. Those costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the Plan, and the relevant measures, as set out in the Plan, shall comply with this Regulation. In addition, where necessary, the Member State may propose additional technical assistance measures to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of public authorities and bodies, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective management and use of the Funds.
Amendment 161 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Fund shall be implemented by the Commission in directshared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 TFEU, in particular Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council59 . _________________ 59 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 165 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall' contribute at least to 50 percent of the total estimated costs of their Planion should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels.
Amendment 168 #
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-enterprises 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 increased climate ambition, 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 173 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 176 #
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 households, including lower 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 occupyincreased climate ambition;
Amendment 180 #
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 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 occupyclimate ambition;
Amendment 183 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition, 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 185 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition. 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 188 #
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 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 areas.
Amendment 193 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition;
Amendment 199 #
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 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 of 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 201 #
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 fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/ECincreased climate ambition.
Amendment 204 #
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, 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, as well as its storage, from renewable energy sources;
Amendment 225 #
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 and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises and vulnerable transport users; emphasizing that the increased costs of the higher Union climate ambition cannot be borne by the people instead of the big polluters, the companies, as this would increase the risk of energy poverty; 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 areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 242 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) an explanation of how the Plan ensures that no investment or measure, included in the Plan does significant harm to environmental objectives within the meaning of Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852; the Commission shall provide technical guidance to the Member States targeted to the scope of the Fund to that effect; no explanation is required for the measures referred to in Article 3(2);
Amendment 254 #
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 uponlead to 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 targets and cover in particular:
Amendment 275 #
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 transport. Eligibility for such direct income support shall cease within the time limits identified under Article 4(1) point (d).
Amendment 306 #
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) (f a) support, in particular, the vulnerable households and vulnerable micro-enterprises by introducing measures related to natural gas-based boilers and heating systems, and related to distribution infrastructure.
Amendment 316 #
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/EC, direct income support may be included in the estimated total costs in the limits of the price increase not fully off-setreased climate ambition.
Amendment 347 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may include in their Plan, as part of the estimated total costs, the payments for additional technical support pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EU) 2021/240 and the amount of the cash contribution for the purpose of the Member State compartment pursuant to the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) 2021/523. Those costs shall not exceed 4 % of the financial total allocation for the Plan, and the relevant measures, as set out in the Plan, shall comply with this Regulation. In addition, where necessary, the Member State may propose additional technical assistance measures to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of public authorities and bodies, beneficiaries and relevant partners necessary for the effective management and use of the Funds.
Amendment 349 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Fund shall be implemented by the Commission in directshared management in accordance with the relevant rules adopted pursuant to Article 322 TFEU, in particular Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 and Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council59 . _________________ 59Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget (OJ L 433I, 22.12.2020, p. 1).
Amendment 360 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall' contribute at least to 50 percent of the total estimated costs of their Planion should be based on a thorough impact assessment taking into consideration their different starting points and income levels.
Amendment 366 #
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-enterprises 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 increased climate ambition, 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 368 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point iii
(iii) whether the Plan contains measures and investments addressing the social impacts that contribute to the green transition, including to addressing the challenges resulting therefrom and in particular to the achievement of the 2030 climate and energy objectives of the Union and the 2030 milestones of the Mobility Strategy.
Amendment 384 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition, 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 386 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition. 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 404 #
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/ECincreased climate ambition;
Amendment 413 #
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 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 of Directive 2003/87/EC 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 120 #
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, 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 when produced in stand-alone plants or co-processed. 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.
Amendment 209 #
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, advancend 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, which comply with the sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions criteria laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 Article 29(2) to (7) of that Directive and are certified in accordance with Article 30 of this Directive;
Amendment 142 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. In conformity with the energy efficiency first principle, taking into account the Commission Recommendation on the energy efficiency first principle Member States shall ensure that energy efficiency solutions are taken into account in the planning, policy and major public investment decisions related to the following sectors:
Amendment 143 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensureassess that the application of the energy efficiency first principle is verified by the relevant entitien case of new decisions wheren policy, planning and major public investment decisions are subject to approval and monitoring requirements.
Amendment 146 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 Reference Scenario so that the Union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 787 Mtoe and.91 In addition, the Member States shall collectively strive for the Union’s 2030 primary energy consumption to amounts to no more than 1023 Mtoe in 2030.91 _________________ 91 The Union’s energy efficiency target was initially set and calculated using the 2007 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 as a baseline. The change in the Eurostat energy balance calculation methodology and improvements in subsequent modelling projections call for a change of the baseline. Thus, using the same approach to define the target, that is to say comparing it to the future baseline projections, the ambition of the Union’s 2030 energy efficiency target is set compared to the 2020 Reference Scenario projections for 2030 reflecting national contributions from the NECPs. With that updated baseline, the Union will need to further increase its energy efficiency ambition by at least 9 % in 2030 compared to the level of efforts under the 2020 Reference Scenario. The new way of expressing the level of ambition for the Union’s targets does not affect the actual level of efforts needed.
Amendment 147 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Each Member State shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions for final and/or primary energy consumption to meet, collectively, the binding Union target set in paragraph 1 . Member States shall notify those contributions together with an indicative trajectory for those contributions to the Commission as part of the updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, and as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans as referred to in, and in accordance with, the procedure set out in Article 3 and Articles 7 to 12 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 . When doing so, Member States shallmay use the formula defined in Annex I of this Directiveand take into account the requirements set out in paragraph 3 and explain how, and on the basis of which data, the contributions have been calculated.
Amendment 148 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall also provide the shares of energy consumption of energy end-use sectors, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1099/2008 on energy statistics, including industry, residential, services and transport, in their national energy efficiency contributions. Projections for energy consumption in information and communications technology (ICT) shall also be indicated, if available.
Amendment 149 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e – point iii
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point e – point iii
(iii) the current use and development of all sources of renewable energies, nuclear energy, carbon capture and storage;
Amendment 151 #
2021/0203(COD)
3. Where the Commission concludes, on the basis of its assessment pursuant to Article 29(1) and (3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, that insufficient progress has been made towards meeting the energy efficiency contributions, Member States that are above their indicative trajectories referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article shall ensure that additional measures are implemented within onetwo years following the date of reception of the Commission's assessment in order to ensure getting back on track to reach their energy efficiency contributions. Those additional measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following measures:
Amendment 47 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve a reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55 % by 2030 compared to 1990, it is necessary to strengthen the reduction requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council25 for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. A clear pathway also needs to be set for further reductions beyond 2030 to contribute to achieving the climate neutrality objective by 2050. Without ambitious action on greenhouse gas emission reductions in road transport, higher emission reductions would be needed in other sectors, including sectors where decarbonisation is more challenging. However, due to the economic and social importance of road transport these measures will need to ensure that the competitiveness of the industry is maintained and the transition is effected in a socially acceptable manner. _________________ 25Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13).
Amendment 56 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The principle of technological neutrality is fundamental to ensure there is a plurality of solutions, to preserve innovation and development, including in disruptive technologies, and to allow market flexibility. It is thus important that we do not limit road transport to a single technology but rather encourage innovation and complementarities between efficient alternative technologies, such as the combined use of hybrid vehicles and low-carbon fuels. Furthermore, a ‘one size fits all’ approach at European level would be compromised by the wide economic, social, geographical and infrastructural diversity within and between Member States, whereas a mix of complementary technologies allows each region to implement the solutions it deems most appropriate to reduce its emissions.
Amendment 59 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Against that background, new strengthened CO2 emission reduction targets should be set for both new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the period 2030 onwards. Those targets should be set at a level that willrespects the principle of technological neutrality while delivering a strong signal to accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles on the Union market and to stimulate innovation in zero-emission technologies in a cost- efficient way, while the different starting points of Member States, including differences in purchasing power of citizens should also be taken into account.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The targets in the revised CO2 performance standards should be accompanied by a European strategy to address the challenges posed by the specificities of each Member State, including the differences in purchasing power of citizens, the scale- up of the manufacturing of zero- and low-emission vehicles and associated technologies, as well as the need for up- and re-skilling of workers sin the sector and the economic diversification and reconversion of activities. Where appropriate, financial support should be consideredstepped up at the level of the EU and Member States to mitigate the imbalance in purchasing power and to crowd in private investment, including via the European Social Fund Plus, the Just Transition Fund, the Innovation Fund, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Automotive Sector Support Fund and other instruments of the Multiannual Financial Framework and the Next Generation EU, in line with State aid rules. The revised environmental and energy state aid rules will enable Member States to support business to decarbonize their production processes and adopt greener technologies in the context of the New Industrial Strategy.
Amendment 72 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) A structural effect of the transition to zero-emission and low-emission vehicles will be significant job losses in the automotive sector, from manufacturers and their suppliers to ancillary maintenance and repair services. In order to manage the social consequences of the transition, a specific fund to support the sector should be established to help with the requalification, training and retraining of automotive workers, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector. This fund should be financed by the general budget of the Union.
Amendment 75 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The updated New Industrial Strategy26 foresees the co-creation of green and digital transition pathways in partnership with industry, public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders. In this context, a transition pathway should be developed for the mobility ecosystem to accompany the transition of the automotive value chain. The pathway should take particular heed of SMEs in the automotive supply chain, of the consultation of social partners including by Member States, and also build on the European Skills Agenda with initiatives like the Pact for Skills to mobilise the private sector and other stakeholders to up-skill and re-skill Europe’s workforce in view of the green and digital transitions. The appropriate actions and incentives at European and national level to boost the affordability of zero emission vehicles should also be addressed in the pathway. The progress made on this comprehensive transition pathway for the mobility ecosystem should be monitored every two years as part of a progress report to be submitted by the Commission, looking inter alia at the progress in the deployment of zero- emission vehicles, their price developments, deployment of alternative fuels development and infrastructure roll- out as required under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, development of the share of renewable energy as required under the Renewable Energy Directive, the potential of innovative technologies to reach climate neutral mobility, international competitiveness, investments in the automotive value chain, up-skilling and re- skilling of workers and reconversion of activities. The progress report will also build on the two-year progress reports that Member States submit under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation. The Commission should consult social partners in the preparation of the progress report, including the results in the social dialogue. Additionally, the Commission should monitor and assess the need for possible measures to address the social impacts on households and workers of the transition to zero- and low- emission vehicles. Innovations in the automotive supply chain are continuing. Innovative technologies such as the production of electro-fuels with air capture, if further developed, could offer prospects for affordable climate neutral mobility. The Commission should therefore keep track of progress in the state of innovation in the sector as part of its progress report. _________________ 26 Commission Communication - Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery, COM(2021) 350 final of 5 May 2021
Amendment 88 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) The rollout of sufficient charging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels is an essential prerequisite for the development of the market for zero- and low-emission vehicles and, therefore, for the success of this Regulation; thus, any increase in this regulation’s emission-reduction targets, including on interim objectives, should go hand-in-hand with an increase in rollout targets set as part of the revision of the Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure; in this connection, it is vital that investment in its deployment should be continued and increased. The Member States should be provided with sufficient support and help to achieve this objective due to their significant investment needs in a decade in which their tax losses and transfers of tax revenues towards alternative fuels will increase. In this context, it is important to underline that the issue of refuelling is intrinsically linked to the very autonomy of vehicles, that, the more the latter increases, the less frequent refuelling will need to be – and that the Commission should therefore take account of technological developments, in particular with regard to the autonomy of batteries, which affect the deployment of infrastructure.
Amendment 118 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The progress made under Regulation (EU) 2019/631 towards achieving the reduction objectives set for 2030 and beyond should be reviewed in 20268. For this review, all aspects considered in the two yearly reporting should be considered.
Amendment 121 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
Amendment 161 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a
Article 1 – paragraph 5a
5a. From 1 January 203540, the following EU fleet-wide targets shall apply:
Amendment 163 #
2021/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2019/631
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 5a – point a
(a) for the average emissions of the new passenger car fleet, an EU fleet-wide target equal to a 100 % reduction of the target in 2021 determined in accordance with Part A, point 6.1.3, of Annex I, in order to maintain a residual proportion of low-emission plug-in hybrids on the market;
Amendment 160 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 370 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reiterates that the European Union was created with the aim of deepening solidarity between the peoples of Europe and thus in such difficult times it should concentrate on cooperation where needed instead of questioning the exceptional measures adopted with the sole purpose of protecting citizens and saving lives;
Amendment 382 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that only a more united EU, backed up by sufficient and credible military capacities, will be able to conduct a strong foreign policy, and believes that the VP/HR should receive a stronger mandate in speaking on behalf of the EU;
Amendment 397 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 425 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the important role of the armed forces during the COVID-19 pandemic and believes that a more in-depth joint operation and coordination of member states’ armed forces within existing frameworks - such as the European Medical Command - or within new frameworks - such as military hospital trains - could lead to greater efficiency and contribute to the EU’s preparedness to fight pandemics; notes that effective external border protection plays a crucial role in maintaining the free movement of persons and goods within the EU; recognises the need to review the EU’s security and defence strategies to develop strategic autonomy, to become better prepared and more resilient to the new and hybrid threats and technologies that have made the nature of warfare less conventional and challenge the traditional role of the military, as well as for a future in which Russia and China are becoming more assertive; stresses that the future Strategic Compass on security and defence should reflect these developments and take account of the broader geopolitical implications of COVID-19; believes that, given the new political balance and a potential worsening of the international security environment following COVID- 19, the EU defence budgets must not be cut;
Amendment 483 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. The emergency caused by the pandemic has also highlighted the EU’s dependence on third countries. To avoid supply problems, critical products and technologies must be produced in Europe, and certain vital sectors and value chains need to be relocated to the territory of the Union.
Amendment 486 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. In order to increase the strategic autonomy of Europe’s economy, there is a need to support and protect the critical, fundamental and strategic sectors, for example energy and transport, food production, medical equipment and medicinal product manufacture.
Amendment 487 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. A crucial target is strengthening the EU’s global competitiveness, which can only be achieved if the Member States are also competitive.
Amendment 491 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 516 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Underlines the strategic importance of EU engagement and support in its neighbourhood, both in the East and in the South; stresses that the EU must giv by helping its neighbours in their combat against the COVID-19 pandemic, stresses that the EU should speed up the accession negotiations with those Western Balkan countries that are not yet part of the EU a fair chance to join the EU, and that the EU must continuestep up its efforts to invest in the region;
Amendment 533 #
2020/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Commends the financial assistance initiative of the European Commission to support the Western Balkans in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Considers that the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans region to tackle the hard socio- economic impact of the crisis will contribute to maintain our influence in the region.
Amendment 7 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Citation -1 (new)
Citation -1 (new)
-1 having regard to Parliament's roles, functions and competences laid down in the Treaties,
Amendment 8 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Citation -1 a (new)
Citation -1 a (new)
-1a having regard to the primary obligation of the institutions of the European Union to safeguard the rule of law also in their own functioning,
Amendment 9 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Citation -1 b (new)
Citation -1 b (new)
-1b having regard to the rights of persons with disabilities and to the European Parliament resolution of 7 July 2016 on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with special regard to the Concluding Observations of the UN CRPD Committee1a ; _________________ 1a OJ C 101, 16.3.2018, p. 138.
Amendment 12 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the temporary measures adopted by its President and its governing bodies in order to cope with such extraordinary circumstances; underlines that those measures were needed to guarantee the continuity of Parliament’s business, which is required by the Treaties, allowing Parliament to carry out its legislative, budgetary and political control functions during the crisis;
Amendment 14 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that those temporary measures were fully justified and ensured the validity of all votes taken during their period of applicatione motive and necessity of those temporary measures were tackling the circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Expresses its desire to restore Parliament's full operation in compliance with its own rules, as laid down in the Treaties;
Amendment 16 #
2020/2098(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls that the European Union is a community of values that cherishes and holds the principle of the rule of law in high esteem and therefore instructs its President to initiate a review procedure in accordance with Article 263 of the TFEU to ensure the legality of those amendments to the Rules of Procedure within two months of their adoption;
Amendment 22 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 a (new)
Amendment 29 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 b (new)
Amendment 35 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 c (new)
Amendment 38 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 d (new)
Rule 237d Holding of the plenary session in separate meeting rooms Where the President decides in accordance with Rule 237a(3), point (c), to allow a plenary session of Parliament to be held in whole or in part in more than one meeting room, including, where appropriate, the hemicycle, the following rules shall apply: – the meeting rooms used in this context shall be considered to collectively constitute the Chamber; – the President may, if necessary, determine the manner in which the respective meeting rooms can be used, in order to ensure that physical distancing requirements are respected.
Amendment 40 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 e (new)
Rule 237e Parliamentary business during a period of extraordinary circumstances 1. Without delay after the adoption of a decision by the President under Rule 237a(2), the Conference of Presidents shall identify those activities which are essential and urgent for Parliament during the period of extraordinary circumstances referred to in Rule 237a(1), taking into account the opinion of the Conference of Committee Chairs. Those activities shall include measures that need to be taken with regard to the extraordinary circumstances, to budgetary matters, to urgent legislative procedures, or to major political events. 2. During the period of validity of a decision adopted under Rule 237a(2), the parliamentary business conducted in part- sessions and committee meetings shall be limited to the consideration and adoption of measures identified as essential and urgent by the Conference of Presidents taking into account the opinion of the Conference of Committee Chairs in accordance with paragraph 1. 3. Within two months after the adoption or modification of the rules regarding extraordinary circumstances under Title XIIIa, the President of the European Parliament shall initiate the procedure of Article 263 TFEU to review the legality of the modification of the Rules of Procedure and ensure that the modification is in line with the principle of the rule of law and democracy.
Amendment 42 #
2020/2098(REG)
Title XIII a (new) – rule 237 f (new)
Rule 237f Members with disabilities The European Parliament, to the best of its capabilities, shall ensure reasonable accommodation for Members with disabilities and their staff in the course of operating under extraordinary circumstances described in this Title.
Amendment 2 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in the field of transport, more than EUR 700 billion in investment is needed for the Trans-European Transport Network alone between now and 2030 and additional investments are required for the deployment ofcomprehensive deployment of low and zero-emission mobility solutions, innovative strategies, charging infrastructure and alternative fuels, in urban as well as in low-density and rural areas;
Amendment 28 #
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 support for research on and innovation in low and zero-emissions mobility solutions;
Amendment 41 #
2020/2058(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is a key enabler for delivering the Green Dealcontributing to the EU's and its Member States' climate objectives, 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 lead to financial reallocation that negatively affects the CEF;
Amendment 52 #
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 stforeseeable targets 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;
Amendment 77 #
2020/2058(INI)
5. Considers that the EU and the Member States already have at their disposal several tools for ensuring that the transport sector contributes to decarbonisation; strongly believes in this respect that the Member States shouldmay 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 3 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the envisaged partnership should provide continued and unhindered connectivity for all modes of transport subject to reciprocity and should ensure a level playing field, in particular with regard to social, employment and environmental standards;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importance of the Commission being the sole EU negotiator during the negotiations and that Member States shall not undertake any bilateral negotiations, however it should be ensured that the interests of each Member State are equally and fully represented by the Commission during the negotiations and implemented in the final comprehensive agreement;
Amendment 31 #
2020/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Notes that the current ECMT framework that is applicable for third country freight transport operators is not suitable for the EU-UK relations taking into account the extent of freight trade transported on road between the European Union and the United Kingdom;
Amendment 3 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the ambitions affirmed by the Commission in its communications of 19 February 20201 as well as in the Commission's White Paper on ‘Artificial Intelligence - A European approach to excellence and trust’ and in the European Data Strategy, in the area of AI artificial intelligence (AI) and data; _________________ 1(COM(2020)0064, COM(2020)0065, COM(2020)0066 and COM(2020)0067).
Amendment 4 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that the development and deployment of AI technologies make it necessary to address technical, social, economic, ethical and legal issues in a variety of policy areas, including IPRs and to provide answers and formulate policies on European level;
Amendment 7 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the fact that the development of AI technologies in the transport sector has the potential to bring considerable economic, societal, environmental and safety benefits; underlines furthermore that AI should be equally deployed in all modes of transport, in the urban as well as rural areas, therefore a holistic, technologically neutral and flexible approach is needed to tackle adequately all challenges in the transport and mobility sector;
Amendment 17 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that IP protection strategies will constantly evolve over time as AI evolves, and that it will be necessary to take account of issues such as flexible copyright, patent and related rights, patent protection, trademark and design protection or even trade secrets and know- how rules, and to consider what route will provide innovators with the broadest and most robust means of IP protection;
Amendment 20 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to take into account the seven key requirements identified in the Guidelines of the High- Level Expert Group, as welcomed by it in its communication of 8 April 20192 and properly implement them in all legislation dealing with AI; _________________ 2 “Building trust in human-centric artificial intelligence (COM(2019)0168)”.
Amendment 22 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the current fragmented legal framework of IP rights represents an obstacle for the development of AI technologies in transport; calls on the Commission, therefore, to evaluate the fitness of its intellectual property regime for the development of AI technologies and to put forward the legislative proposals it finds necessary in order to ensure the legal certainty and encourage investments in these technologies;
Amendment 34 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is fully aware that progress in AI will have to be paired with major improvements in connectivity in order to come to full fruition, highlights therefore the importance of 5G networks for the full deployment of AI technologies; takes note of the intensive patenting activity taking place in the transport sector when it comes to AI; expresses its concern that this may result in massive litigation that will be detrimental to the industry as a whole;
Amendment 36 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that standard essential patents (SEPs) play a key role in the development and dissemination of new AI technologies and ensuring interoperability; calls on the Commission to encourage the emergence of cross-industry standards and formal standardisation; recalls in this regard the Commission’s communication of 29 November 2017 on SEP licensing and the key principles it set out for transparency in SEPs, namely fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing and enforcement; draws particular attention to SEPs that can improve road safety and safety of other modes of transport as well as security for transport users;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the Commission’s willingness to ensure that data will be collected and used and in full compliance with the EU’s strict data protection rules; however a right balance between data protection and IP rules is needed thus granting necessary flexibility to AI innovators while respecting personal data and privacy;
Amendment 44 #
2020/2015(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to adequately address the question of data and intellectual property protection with sufficient flexibility and technologically neutrality while ensuring proper level of legal certainty;
Amendment 6 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas a European approach to AI needs to include ethical aspects of AI to ensure that it is, robotics and related technologies needs to be in accordance with ethical principles reflecting our European values and principles to ensure that AI, robotics and related technologies are human- centric, enhances human well-being, the well-being of society and the environment, and fully respects EU fundamental rights and values;
Amendment 8 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU aimed to reduce annual road fatalities in the EU by 50% by 2020 compared to 2010, but, in view of stagnating progress, renewed its efforts in its Road Safety Policy Framework 2021 - 2030 - Next steps towards "Vision Zero"; whereas in this regard, AI, automation and other new technologies have a great potential to increase road safety by avoidingpotentially reducing the possibilities for human error;
Amendment 13 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the production of ethically responsible, human-centred and technologically robust AI, robotics and related technologies in transport present European businesses, including SMEs, a business opportunity to become global leaders in this area; whereas such opportunity is particularly present, considering the current global leaders in this area produce technologies that are deemed insufficiently trustworthy and not adequately respecting ethical principles.
Amendment 15 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
D b. whereas such new business opportunities may contribute to the recovery of the European industry after the current health and economic crisis; whereas such opportunities will create new jobs as the uptake of AI and related technologies has the potential to increase businesses' productivity levels and contribute to efficiency gains; whereas innovation programs in this area can enable regional clusters to thrive.
Amendment 17 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
D c. whereas such European approach to the development of AI, robotics and related technologies in transport has the potential to increase the global competitiveness and strategic autonomy of the European economy.
Amendment 20 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the potential of AI, robotics and related technologies for all autonomous means of road, rail, waterborne and air transport;
Amendment 23 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Moreover, highlights the potential of AI, robotics and related technologies to boost the modal shift and intermodality, as these technologies can contribute to finding the optimal combination of transport modes for the transport of goods and passengers
Amendment 27 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Furthermore, stresses that AI, robotics and related technologies have the potential to make transport, logistics and traffic flows more efficient and to make all transport modes safer, smarter, and more environmentally friendly.
Amendment 29 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
Paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Stresses that the EU transport sector needs a clear ethical framework for achieving trustworthy AI, including safety, human autonomy and oversight, and liability aspects, which will be key to boosting investments in research and innovation, development of skills and the uptake of AI by SMEs, start-ups and businesses; and in this regard:
Amendment 29 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that any ethical framework should seek to respect human autonomy, prevent harm, promote fairness, and respect the principle of technological neutrality and explicability of technologies;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a
Paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 31 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
a a) calls on the Commission to provide for a clear framework of ethical principles for the development, deployment and use of AI, robotics and related technologies in the transport sector; any AI, robotics and related technologies in the transport sector shall be developed, deployed and used in accordance with those ethical principles.
Amendment 33 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point b
Paragraph 2 – point b
b) recommends the establishment of guidelines for a harmonised risk classification of AI-enabled technologies in all modes of transport, covering vehicle functions allocated to humans and to AI, and clarifying responsibilities and requirements as regards safety;
Amendment 35 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point c
Paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 42 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recommends the development of an EU-wide trustworthy AI label for the automotive industry, which should provide for common and harmonised standardsethical standards for all modes of transport, including the automotive industry, on safety, technical robustness, privacy and transparency and for testing of AI-enabled vehicles and related products and services;
Amendment 47 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the Union legal framework will need to be revised and updated with guiding ethical principles; points out that, where it would be premature to adopt legal acts, a soft law framework should be used;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to explore the possibility of entrusting a relevant existing EU agency with enforcement and sanction mechanisms, so that actions can be takehow the existing instruments of supervision and control in the transport sector can be equipped and used to take action if an AI system used in transport violates fundamental rights or the European ethical and security framework;
Amendment 54 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to further support the development of trustworthy AI systems in order to render transport safer, more efficient, accessible, affordable and inclusive, including for persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 57 #
2020/2012(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that effective cross- border cooperation and ethical standards can be achieved only if all stakeholders seek to ensure human agency and oversight, and respect the established principles of privacy and data governance, transparency and, accountability and legal certainty;
Amendment 95 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Achieving climate neutrality should require a contribution from all economic sectors, taking into account their differences. In light of the importance of energy production and consumption on greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to a sustainable, affordable and secure energy system relying on a well-functioning internal energy market is essential. The digital transformation, technological innovation, and research and development are also important drivers for achieving the climate-neutrality objective.
Amendment 106 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Union is a global leader in the transition towards climate neutrality, and is determined to help raise global ambition and to strengthen the global response to, which is necessary to fight climate change, using all tools at its disposal, including climate diplomacy.
Amendment 112 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) However, on 12 March 2020 the World Health Organisation announced the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused an unprecedented humanitarian, social and economic crisis throughout the entire Union and at global level. When setting out the framework of the European Climate Law the European Commission should consider the effects of Covid-19 and revise its proposal accordingly.
Amendment 176 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 177 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 193 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
Recital 23 a (new)
(23 a) TEN-T infrastructures have a strategic role in achieving the climate neutrality within the Union. Thus, the completion of the core network by 2030 is of the outmost importance in order to allow the modal shift to more sustainable transport modes.
Amendment 242 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, tThe Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) and the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriateThe revision shall be based on a solid impact assessment, taking into account the social and economic effects of Covid- 19 crisis as well as potential social impact of future measures. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate. The Commission shall also pursue in parallel efforts to develop a methodology to calculate life-cycle emissions for some products, in particular in the case of road vehicles, aircraft and vessels.
Amendment 256 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. By September 2020, tThe Commission shall review the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(11) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in light of the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1), and explore options for a new 2030 target of 50 to 55% emission reductions compared to 1990. Where the Commission considers that it is necessary to amend that target, it shall make proposals to the European Parliament and to the Council as appropriate.
Amendment 268 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. By 31 December 2025, and every five years thereafter, the Commission shall review and, if necessary, update the objectives referred to in this Article, by presenting the appropriate proposal to the European Parliament and Council, taking into account the following elements: a) the national intermediate reports for the implementation of the integrated national energy and climate plans referred to in Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the governance of the Energy Union and of the action for the climate that modifies the directives (CE) n. 663/2009 and (CE) n. 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, the Council Directives 2009/119 / EC and (EU) 2015/652 and which repeals Regulation (EU) no. 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council; b) the level of achievement of economic and social development objectives; c) the international context and its impact on the EU climate policy; d) technological innovation and best available technologies in the sectors concerned; e) eventual situations that qualify as force majeure and preparations for such situations;
Amendment 280 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation byBased on the criteria set out in paragraph 3, the Commission shall asses the feasibility of setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agreement, the Commission shall review the trajectory.
Amendment 283 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 9 to supplement this Regulation byshall assess, based on the criteria set out in paragraph 3, the feasibility of setting out a trajectory at Union level to achieve the climate- neutrality objective set out in Article 2(1) until 2050. At the latest within six months after each global stocktake referred to in Article 14 of the Paris Agree and propose to the Council and the European Parliament, the Commission shall review the trajectoro amend this Regulation accordingly.
Amendment 288 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The proposed trajectory shall start from the Union’s 2030 target for climate referred to in Article 2(3).
Amendment 305 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technologyies, their current market uptake and conditions for their further deployment;
Amendment 306 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) best available technology and the principle of technological neutrality;
Amendment 312 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) sovereignty of the Member States when determining their national energy mix;
Amendment 313 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) national strategies and plans of achieving climate neutrality;
Amendment 331 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point i
(i) international developments and efforts undertaken by third countries to achieve the long-term objectives of the Paris Agreement and the ultimate objective of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change;
Amendment 338 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(j a) recognition of natural gas as transitional energy source and its role in the transition towards carbon neutral economy;
Amendment 341 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Amendment 343 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j b (new)
(j b) potential social impact of future measures;
Amendment 344 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j c (new)
(j c) an inclusive cross-sectoral approach based on the indicators of the climate performance of specific sectors, such as transport and mobility;
Amendment 413 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 414 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 41 #
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. The establishment of the JTF should not lead to cuts in or transfers from the funds covered by Regulation (EU) [new CPR].
Amendment 92 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. It lays down the specific objective of the JTF, its geographical coverage and resources, the scope of its support with regard to the Investment for jobs and growth goal referred to in [point (a) of Article 4(2)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] as well as specific provisions for programming and indicators necessary for monitoring.
Amendment 95 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 105 #
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:
Amendment 110 #
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 research and innovation activities and fostering the transfer of advanced technologies, including AI technologies;
Amendment 114 #
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, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy, including investments in development and deployment of means of zero-emission mobility and automated driving;
Amendment 135 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) decommissioning or the construction of nuclear power stations;
Amendment 136 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of natural gas as a transitional energy;
Amendment 155 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 168 #
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 or combustion of fossil fuels other than natural gas;;
Amendment 179 #
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.
Amendment 186 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned, one or more territorial just transition plans covering the areas of one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. _________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 212 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Territorial just transition plans shall be consistent with the territorial strategies referred to in Article [23] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], with relevant smart specialisation strategies, the NECPs and the European Pillar of Social Rights.
Amendment 215 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. For output indicators, baselines shall be set at zero. The milestones set for 2024 and targets set for 2029 shall be cumulative. Targets shall not be revised after the request for programme amendment submitted pursuant to Article [14(2)] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR] has been approved by the Commission.
Amendment 222 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex I – paragraph 1 – introductory part
For each Member State, the financial envelope is determined in accordance with the following steps: An amount of 6.5 billion EUR of the Just Transition Fund resources is shared amongst Member States as follows:
Amendment 227 #
2020/0006(COD)
The remaining 1 billion EUR of the Just Transition Fund resources should serve as a compensation mechanism for Member States that achieved at least 30% gross greenhouse gas emission reduction by 2017 based on their national inventories compared to the 1990 emission levels, thus outperforming the 2020 EU emission reduction target by at least 150%. The 1 billion EUR is shared amongst these Member States based on the ratio of their 2017 gross greenhouse gas emissions.
Amendment 122 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) to encourage gradual participation in EU sectoral policies and programmes prior to accession, including through targeted financial support through EU funds, in order to bring tangible benefits for citizens and enhance the EU’s assistance and presence in these countries;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) to enhance the conditionality mechanism and strengthen the reversibility of the accession process by applying objective criteria when deciding whether negotiations should be put on hold or suspended; to ensure that the Commission initiates these procedures after thorough evaluation, while also taking into consideration the fact that Serbia and Montenegro already negotiate under the principle of the imbalance clause and reversibility already exists within their negotiation framework and in response to a proposal from the Member States or the European Parliament;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
Amendment 154 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) to insist on the progressive alignment of accession countries with the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy;
Amendment 237 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
(u) to condemn smear campaigns, threats and intimidation against journalists and media outlets and to insist on the investigation and prosecution of such offences, thus enabling a safe environment for journalists, while tackling the issues of concentration and lack of transparency of media ownership;
Amendment 259 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) to increase EU engagement in solving outstanding bilateral issues and to urge the Western Balkan countries to commit to reconciliation and peaceful solutions to longstanding disputes and not to introduce bilateral issues or disputes into a negotiating process in order to exert national interests;
Amendment 274 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z
Paragraph 1 – point z
(z) to promote and actively support the implementation of anti-discrimination policies and to insist on the prosecution of hate crimes; to encourage swifter progress towards gender equality, and in tackling discrimination and ensuring social inclusion of ethnic, national and religious minorities, people with disabilities, Roma and LGBTQI+ people by establishing inclusive policies to protect the fundamental rights of citizens;
Amendment 280 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a
Paragraph 1 – point a a
(aa) to call for a stronger legal framework to prevent and actively to fight femicide and, violence against women and children and other forms of domestic violence;
Amendment 322 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a h
Paragraph 1 – point a h
(ah) to embed the Western Balkan countries in the TEN-T and TEN-E network, providing quality and safe transport and energy services and improving infrastructure and connectivity within the region, as well as between the region and the EU, in line with the Commission's proposal for a strategic economic and investment plan for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 364 #
2019/2210(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a p
Paragraph 1 – point a p
(ap) to strengthen strategic communication of the values of the Union and the overall visibility of EU support in the region through preparing a joint communication strategy in cooperation with the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 5 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and KosovoBelgrade and Pristina,
Amendment 9 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 29 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Serbia has remained committed to regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations; as well as to peace, stability, reconciliation and to maintaining a climate conducive to addressing open bilateral issues from the past;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government; takes note of the positive fact that all of the parliamentary parties are supportive of Serbia’s EU integration process;
Amendment 57 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the swift implementation of the revised enlargement methodology based on thematic negotiation chapter clusters and phasing-in to individual EU policies and programmes, in order to accelerate the overall negotiation process and provide clear and tangible incentives of direct interest to citizens of Serbia;
Amendment 63 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 June 2020 elections in Serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards Serbia’s European perspective; advocates for the opening of additional negotiating chapternotes that the European Commission assessed that an overall balance is currently ensured between progress under the Rule of Law and normalisation, on the one side, and progress in the negotiations across chapters, on the other side; advocates for the opening of all technically prepared negotiating chapters and to accelerate the overall accession negotiation process as Serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable pro-European change in Serbia;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council to take, in close cooperation with the European Commission and where appropriate with the inclusion of the Serbian partners, the necessary steps and adjustments in order to implement the provisions of the new enlargement methodology, especially the ones concerning the thematic negotiation clusters, the role of the Stabilization and Association Councils and the country specific IGCs;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Serbia and the EU Member States to pursue a more active and effective communication policy on the European perspective, aimed at both Serbian and EU citizens and continue the coordinated efforts on increasing the visibility of the EU funded projects;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the new government to focus onkeep up fundamental reforms and address structural shortcomingand structural reforms in the areas of rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration;
Amendment 150 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges Serbia to deliver convincing results, including a sustainable track record with effective investigations in areas of concern such as the judiciary, freedom of expression and the fight against corruption and organised crime; reiterates its call for justice from 2018 with regard to the unlawful demolition of private property in Belgradenotes that the new Law on prevention of corruption has started with its implementation from 1 September 2020;
Amendment 157 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. UrgNotes the Serbian parliament to adopt constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the indepat the Government has drafted a proposal for constitutional reforms, which have received a positive assessment from the Venice Commission, and sent it to the competent committee of the Assembly, which should adopt amendmence of the judiciaryts in accordance with the prescribed procedure;
Amendment 165 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates the importance of the adoption of the Law on the financing of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina;
Amendment 171 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes improvements to the practices and procedures of the national assembly; notes that use of the urgent procedure for adopting laws was significantly reduced and that the plenary discussed the annual reports of independent bodies and adopted conclusions; underlines that the quality of the legislative process still needs to be improved by increasing transparency and social dialogue and ensuring that independent regulatory bodies are empowered to exercise their oversight roles effectively;
Amendment 181 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the adoption of the new action plan for media strategy and calls for its full implementatiothe fact that a Working Group will be set up to monitor the implementation of the strategy and action plan;
Amendment 189 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. RegretsTakes note of the lack of sufficient progress on media freedom, abusive language, intimidation and even hate speech; urges Serbian authorities to take immediate measures to guarantee freedom of expression and media independencecontinue taking further steps in order to maintain and improve freedom of expression and media independence; welcomes the Government's announcement that it will form a Working Group for the safety of journalists;
Amendment 212 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the legal and institutional framework for upholding human rights is broadly in place and calls for its more effective implementation, with particular regard to the most vulnerable groups in society, including national minorities, in the areas of education, use of minority languages, adequate representation in public administration and the judiciary at all levels; reiterates its call for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders, for the full, consistent and timely implementation and periodic revision of the Action Plan for the Realization of Rights of National Minorities;
Amendment 233 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need forto continue protection ofng LGBTI rights; calls for more adequate responses from the authorities to hate speech and hate-motivated crimes;
Amendment 242 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Commends the strong female representation in the new parliament and government; welcomes the substantial representation of national minorities in the parliament;
Amendment 247 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages Serbia to sustain its efforts at all levels aimed at reconciliation and strengthening good neighbourly relations; welcomes the recent decisions of the Serbian Government concerning citizens of Albania to implement the Regional Agreement for Free Movement with ID Card;
Amendment 261 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; highlights the importance of creating the Community of Serbian municipalities as it represents a crucial element of the 2013 Brussels Agreement;
Amendment 266 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes Serbia's active and constructive participation in the dialogue with Pristina and the implementation of the agreed obligations under the Brussels Agreement; welcomes the fact that Serbia has not introduced countermeasures to the Pristina authorities after the introduction of 100% tariffs on goods from Serbia introduced by Pristina in November 2018;
Amendment 286 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the progress Serbia has made in the development of a functional market economy; invites Serbia to continue its efforts to boost competitiveness and long-term and inclusive growth through structural reforms; underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;
Amendment 341 #
2019/2175(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Underlines that the contribution of Serbia to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance and calls on the EU to intensify its support to border protection in the region;
Amendment 8 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the comprehensive Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans adopted by the Commission, which aims to spur the long-term economic recovery of the region, support a green and digital transition, foster regional integration and convergence with the European Union,
Amendment 14 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 35 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas North Macedonia's economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, measures to prevent the spread of the virus have slowed the economic activity, which in turn has begun to negatively impact the national budget;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c(new)
Recital D c(new)
Dc. whereas the EU has mobilised EUR 3.3 billion to address the coronavirus pandemic in the Western Balkans, including EUR 38 million in immediate support to the health sector, EUR 389 million for the social and economic recovery, EUR 750 million for macro-financial assistance, EUR 455 million for economic reactivation and EUR 1.7 billion in preferential loans from the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 41 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the EU should continue promoting investment and developing trade relations with North Macedonia as the economic development of the country is of paramount importance;
Amendment 45 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas regional cooperation between the countries of the Western Balkans are indispensable in order to maintain and strengthen the stability and improve the prosperity of the region; whereas good neighbourly relations are indispensable for North Macedonia's progress towards EU accession;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D m (new)
Recital D m (new)
Dm. whereas the full EU membership for Northern Macedonia is in the Union's very own political, security and economic interest;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the importance for the region of North Macedonia becoming the 30th member state of NATO on 27 March 2020;
Amendment 123 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its support for the efforts to ensure inclusive policies to protect the fundamental freedoms and rights of all citizens, with special attention to women, youth, persons with disabilities, national minorities, non- majority ethnic groups, LGBTQI+ persons, and the low-skilled unemployed;
Amendment 162 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the country’s efforts in improving cooperation on managingcountering illegal migration and addressing the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and illegal migrants; recalls the need to establish a viable mechanism for managing irregular migratory flows, ensuring international protection and combating people smuggling networks;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines that the contribution of North Macedonia to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance and calls on the EU to intensify its support to border protection in the region;
Amendment 211 #
2019/2174(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Takes note of the fact that strengthening the competitiveness of Northern Macedonia's SMEs is of great importance having in mind the future integration aspirations of North Macedonia.
Amendment 1 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled‘ Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 18 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU agreed on the reallocation of EUR 374 million from the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance to help mitigate the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in the region; whereas an amount of EUR 53 million was agreed between the Commission and Montenegro which includes: EUR 3 million reprogrammed under bilateral IPA for addressing immediate health crisis needs, EUR 9.5 million for the strengthening of health systems, EUR 40.5 million for the socio-economic recovery via a Budget Support programme;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas a macro-financial assistance package of the value of EUR 60 million was also offered to Montenegro;
Amendment 22 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas EUR 804 million has been provided via EIB loans since 1999 leveraging an investment of EUR 1.7 billion;
Amendment 23 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas Montenegro signed an agreement in October 2020 under the COVAX initiative to receive 248.800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines;
Amendment 24 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas the EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Montenegro amounting to a total of EUR 504.9 for the period of 2007 - 2020;
Amendment 28 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the swift implementation of the revised enlargement methodology based on thematic negotiation chapter clusters and phasing-in to individual EU policies and programmes, in order to accelerate the overall negotiation process and provide clear and tangible incentives of direct interest to citizens of Montenegro;
Amendment 31 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the opening of Chapter 8 (Competition policy) and Montenegro’s decision to accept the principles of the revised enlargement methodology; calls in particular for meeting the interim benchmarks for Chapters 23 and 24, which will be the next milestone; recalls that only three chapters have been provisionally closed since the opening of the first chapter in December 2012, and encourages a clear focus on working to address the closing benchmarks in all other chapters; following Montenegro’s adoption of the new enlargement methodology, strongly supports closing of accession chapters, as Montenegro makes the necessary commitments and delivers reforms on required benchmarks, determined by progress on the accession process;
Amendment 34 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the 30 August 2020 elections resulted in the first transition of power since the country’s independence, in full respect of democratic standards and Montenegro’s constitution; welcomes the fact that OSCE/ODIHR found the elections to be conducted in an efficient, competitive and transparent manner;
Amendment 45 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes recent public opinion surveys, which show that 75 % of the citizens support Montenegro’s accession to the EU, which is a clear message to the new Government that the people want reforms based on European values; in this context, welcomes the fact that the Commission gave new impetus to enlargement in 2020 with a new strategy for the Western Balkans and the Economic and Investment Plan, thus transforming enlargement to a more tangible and predictable process for candidate countries;
Amendment 48 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Commends Montenegro’s progress in several areas of the accession negotiations, including international police cooperation and the fight against human and drug trafficking; calls on the authorities to accelerate political and economic reforms, particularly on the rule of law, the judiciary, media freedom and the fight against corruption, where further significant progress has to be made;
Amendment 53 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note of the findings and conclusions of the international observers from the OSCE ODIHR, and calls on the authorities to address their recommendations fully and in due time before the next electoral cycle; welcomes the Government’s adoption of a decision on the establishment of the Council for the Control of the Electoral Roll; expresses disappointment, that despite a cross-party agreement to hold local elections on the same day, the legal framework still does not address this issue sufficiently;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the efforts to implement public administration reform (PAR) and the results already achieved; is concerned by the findings that party membership still influences employment in the Montenegrin public sectorstresses the importance of a recruitment procedure applicable to civil servants that is based on professional, impartial and merit- based criteria; calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue their efforts to create an efficient public administration and to retain expertise, in particular on the EU accession process; regrets that institutional capacities of the competition and anticorruption agencies remain weak;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to find a mutually acceptable solution to the lawNotes the changes made to the law on freedom of religion; welcomes the generally respected concept onf freedom of religion through genuine dialogue with rel, and that anti-Semitism is widely seen as not prevalent stakeholders and in line within the country; calls on the Montenegrin authorities to sustain the Vgenice Commission’s opinion of 24 June 2019uine dialogue with religious representatives and other relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Commends Montenegro’s full alignment with the EU’s common foreign and security policy and its active participation in civilian missions under the common security and defence policy (CSDP); namely EU NAVFOR ATALANTA and EUTM Mali, UN operation MINURSO and in the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, NATO- led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan and the KFOR mission in Kosovo;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Commends Montenegro’s progress on and renewed commitment to international police cooperation, and encourages it to continue its efforts to cope with the migratory pressure, by further developing its international cooperation on the protection of borders, readmission and raising its capacity to prosecute migrant- smuggling networks;
Amendment 147 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Welcomes the signing and entrance into force of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) agreement with the EU, paving the way for a closer cooperation between Montenegro and Frontex, reiterates the importance of the protection of border for the security and safety of the entire EU;
Amendment 165 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Notes with concern the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Montenegro’s economy; calls on the Government to carry on a responsible macroeconomic and fiscal policy in view of the high public debt; encourages the authorities to make the bestcontinued use of EU assistance in order to mitigate the impact of the crisis; underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;
Amendment 167 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Calls on Montenegro and the EU Member States to continue pursuing a more active and effective communication policy on the European perspective, aimed at both local and EU citizens and continue the coordinated efforts on increasing the visibility of the EU funded projects;
Amendment 172 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Reiterates that the European Union has swiftly mobilised substantial support for the Western Balkans to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic health emergency and the socio-economic recovery of the region; mobilising an amount of EUR 53 million in total of re-programmed IPA funding and EUR 60 million in macro- financial assistance;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Commission and the Council to include Montenegro in joint EU procurement for vaccinations, and to allocate a sufficient amount of COVID-19 vaccines to the citizens of all Western Balkan countries as soon as possible;
Amendment 184 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Encourages Montenegro to make best use of the Commission’s Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans; recognises its importance in supporting sustainable connectivity in transport and infrastructure, human capital, competitiveness and inclusive growth in the region;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Notes the equal importance of all investment targets of IPA III including: democracy and fundamental rights, rule of law, good governance and alignment with EU acquis, good neighbourly relations and strategic communication, green agenda and connectivity, competitiveness and inclusive growth and territorial and cross-border cooperation;
Amendment 193 #
2019/2173(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes Montenegro’s progress in diversifying its electricity production towards renewable sources, as well as its active participation in the Western Balkans Connectivity Agenda; highlights the importance of EU support towards a gradual shift towards cleaner and renewable energy;
Amendment 3 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 5 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 6 October 2020 entitled ‘An Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans’ (COM(2020)0641),
Amendment 26 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the EU membership for Albania is in the Union's very own political, security and economic interest;
Amendment 35 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)
Recital D c (new)
Dc. whereas Albania's economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, measures to prevent the spread of the virus have slowed the economic activity, which in turn has begun to negatively impact the national budget;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the EU has mobilised EUR 3.3 billion to address the coronavirus pandemic in the Western Balkans, including EUR 38 million in immediate support to the health sector, EUR 389 million for the social and economic recovery, EUR 750 million for macro-financial assistance, EUR 455 million for economic reactivation and EUR 1.7 billion in preferential loans from the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 179 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Underlines that the contribution of Albania to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance and calls on the EU to intensify its support to border protection in the region;
Amendment 214 #
2019/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Stresses the importance of tackling brain drain with concrete measures such as promoting quality and inclusive educational reforms and the creation of long-term and sustainable job opportunities for young people;
Amendment 13 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Regulation (EU) 2016/64621 introduced the dates of application of the RDE test procedure, as well as the compliance criteria for RDE. For that purpose, pollutant-specific conformity factors were used to take account of statistical and technical uncertainties of the measurements conducted by means of Portable Emission Measurement Systems (PEMS). A distinction should be made between the conformity factor for the emission limits and the device-related margin of error. _________________ 21 Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/646 of 20 April 2016 amending Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 as regards emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (OJ L 109, 26.04.2016, p.1).
Amendment 30 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to allow manufacturers to comply with the Euro 6 emission limits in the context of RDE test procedure, the compliance criteria for RDE should be introduced in two steps. During the first step, upon the request of the manufacturer, a temporary conformity factor should apply, while as a second step only the final conformity factor should be used. The Commission should keep under review the final conformity factors as well as the margin of error every two years in light of technical progress.
Amendment 43 #
2019/0101(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to contribute to the achievement of the Union’s air quality objectives and to reduce vehicle emissions, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFUE) should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the detailed rules on the specific procedures, tests and requirements for type approval. That delegation should include supplementing Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 by such revised rules as well as the test cycles used to measure emissions; the requirements for the implementation of the prohibition on the use of defeat devices that reduce the effectiveness of emission control systems; the measures necessary for the implementation of the obligation of a manufacturer to provide unrestricted and standardised access to vehicle repair and maintenance information; the adoption of a revised measurement procedure for particulates. The delegation should further include amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 for the purposes of revising the final conformity factors downwardsand margin of error to reflect technical progress in PEMS and recalibrating the particulate mass based limit values and introducing particle number based limit values. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations are conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and their experts systematically should have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 191 #
2018/2149(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Regrets the fact that many of the agreements signed hitherto have not been implemented or have been delayed, such as those on energy and on the association of Serb majority municipalities; calls on both parties to implement all the agreements in full and in good faith; calls on both parties to implement all the agreements in full and in good faith; urges the Kosovar authorities to increase their efforts on creating the Community of Serbian municipalities in good faith and without any further delay; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to produce an annual report on the state of implementation of the agreements so as to address all their shortcomings;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Albania has continued to make steady progress towards meeting the political criteria and the five key priorities for the opening of accession negotiations;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas on 28 June 2018 the European Council endorsed the 26 June 2018 Council Conclusions, setting out the path towards opening accession negotiations in June 2019;
Amendment 22 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Albania’s intensified efforts in this regard, leading to steady progress on the implementation of EU- related reforms, especially on the comprehensive justice reform; urgescalls on Albania to consolidate the reforms achieved and to continue preparing for EU membership obligations across all chapters;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Fully supports the Commission’s recommendation that accession negotiations be opened in recognition of the reform efprogress concerning the implementation of refortms made by Albania; calls on the Council totakes note of Council's decision to set June 2019 as a date for opening accession talks without delay in order to sustain the reform momentum; considers that the opening of negotiations would provide further incentives for the reform process and enhance its scrutiny;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the good progress made in justice reform aimed at increasing the independence, accountability, professionalism and efficiency of judicial institutions; regretsnotes with concern that the administration of justice continues to be slow and inefficient; acknowledges the tangible results of the re-evaluation process for judges and prosecutors and calls on the Albanian authorities to speed up the vetting process, without compromising on quality or fairness; takes note of the first dismissals and the voluntary resignations of candidates prior to their hearings;
Amendment 81 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates its call ton the Albanian authorities to effectively ensure the enforcement of property rights, while at the same time taking into account property registration, restitution and compensation; urges the Albanian authorities to adequately inform citizens about their rights and possibilities for enforcement of their claims; underlines the importance of an effective property rights regime for guaranteeing the rule of law and an attractive business environment;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Expresses concern that Albania remains the Western Balkan country from which are made the highest number of illegal entries and stays, ands well as unfounded asylum claims, are made in Member States;
Amendment 163 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes Albania’s active participation in the Berlin Process, the Western Balkans Six initiative and other regional initiatives, and its contribution to strengthening the profile of the Regional Cooperation Council; welcomes Albania’s proactive role in promoting regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations with other enlargement countries and with neighbouring Member States;
Amendment 172 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. CHighly commends Albania on its continued full alignment with all EU positions and declarations made in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy; calls on Albania to align itself with the EU common position on the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and to renounce its bilateral immunity agreement with the United States;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Serbia has contributed to strengthening regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations, as well as peace and stability, reconciliation and a climate conducive to addressing open bilateral issues from the past;
Amendment 37 #
2018/2146(INI)
1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union; calls on Serbia as well as the European Commission to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian publicand EU public and continue their coordinated efforts on increasing the visibility of the EU funded projects;
Amendment 45 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Welcomes the Commission’s assessment stated in its February communication “A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans” that with strong political will, with delivery of real and sustained reforms and definitive solutions to disputes with neighbours, Serbia could potentially be ready for the membership by 2025;
Amendment 46 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council and the European Commission to support opening of all technically prepared chapters without further delay and accelerate the overall accession negotiation process;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls on the European Commission in designing the new Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) to take into account the differences of accession progress in EU candidate countries, complexity of the reforms in Serbia in terms of human and financial resources, and in case of Serbia to allow programming and implementation of IPA III in line with the principles and procedures similar and applicable to the post accession ESI Funds;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure an adequate provision in the next Multi-annual Financial Framework to cater for this possible accession of Serbia to the European Union as outlined in the Western Balkans Strategy of February 2018;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of the policy weaknesses that have been an issue in the past, in particular through budget consolidation; underlines that the restructuring and privatisation of state- owned enterprises has partially advanced; stresses the paramount importance to Serbia’s economy of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs); underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;
Amendment 91 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, and to establish a free legal aid system; underlines that a creation of unified IT system and training of judges and staff could furthermore improve the performance of the Serbian judiciary, calls on therefore the European Commission to increase its financial and technical assistance in this regard;
Amendment 114 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positiondocuments on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsman, needs to be fully acknowledged and supported;
Amendment 130 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the presentation of the draft constitutional reform of the country’s judiciary submitted to the Venice Commission for opinion; stresses the importance of fully implementing the recommendations of the Venice Commission; calls for keeping up the practice of a comprehensive public consultation before the final draft is submitted to the Serbian parliament;
Amendment 138 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and autonomous province salaries, and on the national training academy; notes that strengthening the administrative capacities at all levels is important for the successful implementation of the key reforms, calls on therefore the European Commission to increase its efforts in this regard; stresses that political influence on senior managerial appointments remains an issue of concern; welcomes the creation of a Ministry for European Integration, incorporating the structures of the former Serbian European Integration Office, which has continued to provide political guidance for European integration;
Amendment 174 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for nnotes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; welcomes the adoption of crucial laws on the framework of minority rights, such as Law on National Councils of National mMinorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation, Law on National Minorities’ Rights and Freedoms, Law on the Official Use of Languages; reiterates its call for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders, for the full, consistent and timely implementation of the action plan and of legislation on the protection of national minorities, includingespecially in relation to education, the and culture, the official use of languages, adequate representation inat all levels of public administration and judiciary, and access to media and religious services in minority languages;
Amendment 204 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the European Union Macro-Regional Strategies for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Brdo-Brijuni process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda, and the Berlin process; welcomes that Serbia took important commitments to implement the Multiannual Action Plan for the development of a Regional Economic Area (REA) in the Western Balkans; reiterates its call on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda with the cooperation of the donors participating in the process; stresses that outstanding bilateral disputes should not have a detrimental effect on the accession process;
Amendment 221 #
2018/2146(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU- -facilitated dialogue; welcomes that President Vučić has launched an internal dialogue on Kosovo; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached including the ones on energy and, encourages both sides to determinedly continue the normalisation process; highlights the importance of creating an association / cthe Community of Serb majorityian municipalities; stresses that the work on a new phase of the dialogue with a view to a comprehensive normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, to be defined in a legally binding agreement, needs to be accelerated; reiterates its call on the EEAS to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas by implementing robust and inclusive democratic reforms and actively improving neighbourly relations, the new government is demonstrating a serious commitment to the country’s European and Euro- Atlantic path; whereas reform efforts should be paired with continued EU support for implementation of the Urgent Reform Priorities;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2145(INI)
1. AcknowledgWelcomes the government’s strong political resolvecommitment to fully implement the Pržino Agreement and the Urgent Reform Priorities, leading to intensified efforts on EU-related reforms, based on cross-party and inter-ethnic cooperation and consultations with civil society;
Amendment 38 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. CHighly commends the positive diplomacy and active trust-building efforts leading to compromise and to the settlement of open bilateral issues; welcomes the entry into force on 14 February 2018 of the friendship treaty with Bulgaria;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the ratification by the Parliament of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the strategic partnership agreement with Greece on 20 June 2018; urgescalls on the parties to duly inform their citizens of the contents and implications of the agreement and to diligently complete all internal procedures for the ratification and implementation of this strategically important agreement, bringing an end to a protracted geopolitical limbo;
Amendment 65 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the country has already achieved a high level of alignment with the acquis; welcomes its continued alignment with EU declarations and Council decisions on the Common Foreign and Security Policy and notes that reaching a full alignment is a prerequisite for the Euro- Atlanticpean future of the country;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Fully endorsesupports the Commission’s recommendation and ensuing Council decision setting June 2019 as a date for opening accession negotiations in recognition of the encouraging reform efforts; considers that a swift opening of the screening process and accession talks will sustain and deepen the reform momentum; considers that the opening of negotiations would provide further incentives for democratisation and enhance scrutiny and accountability;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the implementation and application of reforms remain a key indicator of successful integration; calls on Montenegro to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies and calls on the timely implementation of interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24;
Amendment 11 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s assessment stated in its February communication “A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans” that with strong political will, with delivery of real and sustained reforms and definitive solutions to disputes with neighbours, Montenegro could potentially be ready for the membership by 2025;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure an adequate provision in the next Multi-annual Financial Framework to cater for this possible accession of Montenegro to the European Union as outlined in the Western Balkans Strategy of February 2018;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 20 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Favours a more efficient transport system that gives priority to the transport of meat over live animals, where possible;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2110(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to draw up a blacklist of operators guilty of repetitive and serious breaches of the Regulation based on inspection and implementation reports; calls on the Commission to update these blacklists frequently and also to include examples ofpromote best practise, both in transport and governance.
Amendment 20 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas several countries around the world (e.g. the US, China and Japan) are moving rapidly towards making both connected and automated mobility available on the market; whereas Europe needs to respond much more proactively to the rapid developments in this sector and to encourage initiatives in order to maintain its leading role in the automotive industry;
Amendment 40 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the potential of automated mobility for many sectors, including new business opportunities for start-ups, SMEs and industry and the potential employment possibilities it offers for the young generation;
Amendment 91 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Calls on the Commission to work on a clear European legal framework on automated vehicles in order to respond to the technological development trends in the automotive sector and to ensure, that Europe stays the leading car producer and contributes to the technological development and economic growth of the Union; urges the finalisation and launch, as soon as possible, of the remaining satellites, so that the European Galileo positioning system can be used as the default positioning system in automated vehicles;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need for clear legislation obligating the installation of event data recorders in line with the eCall Regulation5 in order to clarify and enable the tackling, as soon as possible, of issues of liability; _________________ 5in this respect it is essential to clearly define the responsabilities of the different actors in case of accidents; _________________ 5 OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 77. OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 77.
Amendment 119 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Takes the view that the switch to automated vehicles, besides its positive impact on road safety, fuel consumption, environment and creation of new employment in the telecommunication and automotive sectors, might also lead to job losses in the transport sector as well as have consequences on the insurance sector, which must be tackled as soon as possible to offer smooth transition;
Amendment 170 #
2018/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the Commission, together with the Member States, to propose initiatives promoting the skills and education needed to keep the EU at the forefront of the autonomous vehicle sector, urges Member States to adapt their education systems to the new arrising trends in the automotive industry in order to respond to the need of highly qualified and skilfull workfore in the sectore;
Amendment 36 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
I a. whereas lithium-ion cells, a key component of electric vehicles batteries, are nearly all made outside of the European Union, mainly in Asia;
Amendment 63 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Commission’s evaluation of the National Framework Plans (NFPs) reveals differing levels of effort and ambition between Member States and that the deployment of alternative fuels is falling short; calls therefore on the Commission to replace NFPs with mandatory objectives such as those put forward in the 2013 proposalore efficient instruments that are overarching but also flexible enough given the different level of alternative fuel infrastracture in Member States, while also taking into account the projected and realised uptake of alternative-fuel vehicles and their technological progress, as well as the goal of having a trans- European infrastructure network for all alternative fuels;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2023(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Suggests setting up a European Clean Mobility Fund to coverthat the estimated necessary investment of EUR 25 billion up to 2025; calls for the fund to be co-financ should be founded, with the European Union contributing 10 % and 90 % coming from industry, notably manufacturers, suppliers, energy and fuel producers and other interested parties; suggests that, by contributing to the fund, companies or consortia should be granted preferential access to grants and loans provided by the CEF, EIB and EC IPE; requests that financial resources from the fund should be awarded according to the criteria of feasibility, European added value, the achievement of deployment goals and cohesion policy; asks that the INEA, which already oversees the CEF, become the responsible agency;
Amendment 10 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
Having regard to the results of the online consultation conducted by the European Commission between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018
Amendment 24 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The European Commission organised an online consultation between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018, in which around 4.6 million citizens participated. Despite the fact that this is the highest number of responses ever received, it only represents around 1% of the total population of the EU, while in several Member States only 0.2% of the population responded.
Amendment 25 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In order to assess all the aspects of the discontinuation of seasonal time changes and to facilitate the coordination between Member States the Commission should prepare an impact assessment or study involving experts from all Member States.
Amendment 30 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by only some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zonetake this decision in a coordinated way. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 41 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The European Commission organised an online consultation between 4 July 2018 - 16 August 2018, in which around 4.6 million citizens participated. Despite the fact that this is the highest number of responses ever received, it only represents around 1 % of the total population of the EU, while in several Member States only 0,2% of the population responded.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In this respect and in order to assess all the aspects of the discontinuation of seasonal time changes and to facilitate the coordination between Member States the Commission should prepare an impact assessment or study involving experts from all Member States.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) This Directive should not prejudice the right of each Member State to decide on the standard time or times for the territories under its jurisdiction and falling under the territorial scope of the Treaties, and on further changes thereto. However, in order to ensure that the application of summer-time arrangements by some Member States only does not disrupt the functioning of the internal market, Member States should refrain from changing the standard time in any given territory under their jurisdiction for reasons related to seasonal changes, be such change presented as a change of time zonetake this decision in a coordinated way. Moreover, in order to minimise disruptions, inter alia, to transport, communications and other concerned sectors, they should notify the Commission and all other Member States in due time of their intention to change their standard time and subsequently apply the notified changes. The Commission should, on the basis of that notification, inform all other Member States so that they can take all necessary measures. It should also inform the general public and stakeholders by publishing this information.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify all other Member States and the Commission at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 61 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Member State shall designate the relevant national authority for the tasks set in this directive. The Commission shall establish a list of the relevant national authorities and communicate it to all Member States.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereofgeneral public and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 1, if a Member State decides to change its standard time or times in any territory under its jurisdiction, it shall notify all other Member States and the Commission at least 618 months before the change takes effect. Where a Member State has made such a notification and has not withdrawn it at least 618 months before the date of the envisaged change, the Member State shall apply this change.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Each Member State shall designate the relevant national authority for the tasks set in this directive. The Commission shall establish a list of the relevant national authorities and communicate it to all Member States.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. Within 1 month of the notification, the Commission shall inform the other Member States thereofgeneral public and publish that information in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental and minority rights and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights17. Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. __________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
Amendment 26 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border managementrelated issues such as border control and protection, ensuring access to international protection, sharing relevant information, strengthening the development benefits of migration, facilitating legal and labour migration, enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Cross border cooperation programmes are the most visible programmes of the Instrument of Pre- Accession Assistance as well as the well- known by citizens thus cross border cooperation programmes could significantly improve the visibility of the EU funded projects in the candidate states;
Amendment 48 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, linguistic and other minorities, fundamental rights and international law, civil society and security as well as improvestem migration management including border managementd enhance border control and protection;
Amendment 60 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection and, gender equality, cultural and linguistic diversity and shall, where applicable, address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. __________________ 34 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/sust ainable-development-goals_en
Amendment 67 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Up to 35 % of the financial envelope shall be indicatively allocated to cross- border cooperation programmes between the beneficiaries listed in Annex I and the Member States, in line with their needs and priorities.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Union co-financing rate at the level of each priority shall not be highlesser than 85 % of the eligible expenditure of a cross-border cooperation programme. For technical assistance the Union co-financing rate shall be 100%.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. Interventions in this area shall aim at: establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, managestem migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendernational, ethnic, linguistic and other minorities including Roma, protecting and promoting cultural and lintersex persons fundamental freedoms, includingguistic diversity, freedom of the media and data protection.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental and minority rights and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights.17 Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. _________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; promotion of linguistic and cultural diversity; integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services;
Amendment 97 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is essential to further step up cooperation on migration including border managementrelated issues such as border control and protection, ensuring access to international protection, sharing relevant information, strengthening the development benefits of migration, facilitating legal and labour migration, enhancing border control and pursuing our effort in the fight against irregular migration, trafficking in human beings and migrant smuggling.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The beneficiaries listed in Annex I need to be better prepared to address global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address those issues. Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this Programme should contribute to mainstream climate action in the Union's policies and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 16 % of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate and environmental objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and the overall contribution from this Programme should be part of relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 130 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) Cross border cooperation programmes are the most visible programmes of the Instrument of Pre- Accession Assistance as well as the well- known by citizens thus cross border cooperation programmes could significantly improve the visibility of the EU funded projects in the candidate states;
Amendment 150 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights including the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, linguistic and other minorities, fundamental rights and international law, civil society and security as well as improvestem migration management including border managementd enhance border control and protection;
Amendment 203 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The enlargement policy framework defined by the European Council and the Council, the agreements that establish a legally binding relationship with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I, as well as relevant resolutions of the European Parliament, communications of the Commission or joint Communications of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, shall constitute the overall policy framework for the implementation of this regulation. The Commission shall ensure coherence between the assistance and the overall enlargement policy framework. The Commission shall ensure overall political coordination of the Union's external action, the utilisation of funds as well as its consistency and effectiveness, by means of this Regulation. The Commission and its relevant Directorate- General shall therefore coordinate programming under this Regulation and contribute to the management cycle fort his Regulation, within the framework of the policy objectives set out in Article 3.
Amendment 211 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection and, gender equality, cultural and linguistic diversity and shall, where applicable, address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co- benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 34 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/sust ainable-development-goals_en
Amendment 263 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. Up to 35 % of the financial envelope shall be indicatively allocated to cross- border cooperation programmes between the beneficiaries listed in Annex I and the Member States, in line with their needs and priorities.
Amendment 265 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The Union co-financing rate at the level of each priority shall not be highlesser than 85 % of the eligible expenditure of a cross-border cooperation programme. For technical assistance the Union co-financing rate shall be 100%.
Amendment 327 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. Interventions in this area shall aim at: establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, managestem migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendernational, ethnic, linguistic and other minorities including Roma, promoting and protecting cultural and lintersex personsguistic diversity, fundamental freedoms,rights including freedom of the media and data protection.
Amendment 368 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) promoting employment, labour mobility and social and cultural inclusion across borders through, inter alia: integrating cross-border labour markets, including cross-border mobility; joint local employment initiatives; information and advisory services and joint training; gender equality; equal opportunities; promotion and protection of linguistic and cultural diversity, integration of immigrants' communities and vulnerable groups; investment in public employment services; and supporting investment in public health and social services;
Amendment 65 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Third countries, especially frontrunner Western-Balkan candidate states, which are members of the European Economic Area (EEA) may participate in Union programmes in the framework of the cooperation established under the EEA agreement, which provides for the implementation of the programmes by a decision under that agreement. Third countries may also participate on the basis of other legal instruments. A specific provision should be introduced in this Regulation to grant the necessary rights for and access to the authorising officer responsible, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) as well as the European Court of Auditors to comprehensively exert their respective competences.
Amendment 101 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) social investment and skills policy window: comprises microfinance, social enterprise finance and social economy; skills, education, training and related services; social infrastructure (including social and student housing); social innovation; health and long-term care; inclusion and accessibility; cultural activities with a social goal; integration of vulnerable people, including third country nationals legally residing in one of the Member States of the EU.
Amendment 156 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d
(d) production and supply of synthetic fuels from renewable/carbon-neutral sources; alternative fuels for all modes of transport;
Amendment 170 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) alternative fuels infrastructure for all modes of transport, including electric charging infrastructure.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, and the commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Regulation should therefore mainstream climate action and lead to the achievement of an overall target of 25% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels for all transport modes, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased use of renewable hydrogen or bio-methane. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes. In order to prevent that infrastructure is vulnerable to potential long term climate change impacts and to ensure that the cost of greenhouse gas emissions arising from the project is included in the project's economic evaluation, projects supported by the Programme should be subject to climate proofing in accordance with guidance that should be developed by the Commission coherently with the guidance developed for other programmes of the Union where relevant. __________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 126 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) An important objective of this Programme is to deliver increased synergies between the transport, energy and digital sector. For that purpose, the Programme should provide for the adoption of cross-sectoral work programmes that could address specific intervention areas, for instance as regards connected and automated mobility or alternative fuels for all transport modes. In addition, the Programme should allow, within each sector, the possibility to consider eligible some ancillary components pertaining to another sector, where such an approach improves the socio-economic benefit of the investment. Synergies between sectors should be incentivized through the award criteria for the selection of actions.
Amendment 139 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to achieve the objectives laid down in the TEN-T guidelines, it is necessary to support with priority the continuation of EU co-financing of ongoing TEN-T projects as well as cross- border links and, the missing links and urban nodes and to ensure, where applicable, that the supported actions are consistent with the corridor work plans established pursuant to Article 47 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 and to the overall network development regarding performance and interoperability.
Amendment 170 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) It is necessary to promote investments in favour of smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility throughout the Union for all transport modes. In 2017, the Commission presented20 "Europe on the move", a wide- ranging set of initiatives to make traffic safer, encourage smart road charging, reduce CO2 emissions, air pollution and congestion, promote connected and autonomous mobility and ensure proper conditions and rest times for workers. These initiatives should be accompanied by Union financial support, where relevant through this Programme. __________________ 20 Commission Communication "Europe on the move: An agenda for a socially fair transition towards clean, competitive and connected mobility for all" – COM(2017) 283
Amendment 179 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The TEN-T guidelines require, with regard to new technologies and innovation, that the TEN-T enables the decarbonisation of all transport modes by stimulating energy efficiency as well as the use of alternative fuels. Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council21 establishes a common framework of measures for the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in the Union for all transport modes in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental impact of transport and requires Member States to ensure that recharging or refuelling points accessible to the public are made available by 31 December 2025. As outlined in the Commission proposals22 of November 2017, a comprehensive set of measures to promote low-emission mobility is necessary including financial support where the market conditions do not provide a sufficient incentive. __________________ 21 Directive 2014/94/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1). 22 Commission Communication "Delivering on low-emission mobility A European Union that protects the planet, empowers its consumers and defends its industry and workers" – COM(2017) 675
Amendment 314 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
Amendment 343 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “alternative fuels” means alternative fuels for all modes of transport as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/94/EU;
Amendment 347 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) “alternative fuels” means alternative fuels for all modes of transport as defined in Article 2(1) of Directive 2014/94/EU;
Amendment 421 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme has the general objective to develop and modernise the trans-European networks in the fields of transport, energy and digital and to facilitate cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy, taking into account the long-term decarbonisation commitments and with emphasis on synergies among sectors. In the transport sector, it shall give priority to cross-border connections, the removal of bottlenecks, the construction of missing links, the strengthening of sustainable transport modes and the digitalisation of transport. The CEF shall also contribute to supporting projects with a European added value and significant societal benefits which do not receive adequate financing from the market.
Amendment 444 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i a (new)
(ia) to remove bottlenecks and bridge missing links as well as improve cross- border sections,
Amendment 447 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i b (new)
(ib) to ensure sustainable and efficient transport systems through transition to innovative low-carbon and energy- efficient transport technologies, while optimising safety,
Amendment 450 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i c (new)
(ic) to optimise the integration and interconnection of transport modes and enhance the interoperability of transport services, while ensuring the accessibility of transport infrastructures,
Amendment 568 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8
Article 4 – paragraph 8
8. As regards the amounts transferred from the Cohesion Fund, 30% of these amounts shall be made available immediately to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulation, with priority to cross-border and missing links. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred. As of 1 January 2024, resources transferred to the Programme which have not been committed to a transport infrastructure project shall be made available to all Member States eligible for funding from the Cohesion Fund to finance transport infrastructure projects in accordance with this Regulationremove bottlenecks, to cross- border, missing links and urban nodes.
Amendment 732 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and alternative fuels infrastructure for all modes of transport, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 733 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point iv
(iv) actions supporting new technologies and innovation, including automation, enhanced transport services, modal integration and alternative fuels infrastructure for all modes of transport, in accordance with Article 33 of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013;
Amendment 759 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point ix a (new)
(ixa) actions to reduce rail freight noise, including by retrofitting existing rolling stock in cooperation with, inter alia, the railway industry;
Amendment 777 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) Under the specific objective referred to in Article 3(2)(a)(ii): actions, or specific activities within an action, supporting transport infrastructure on the TEN-T Network in order to adapt it to military mobility requirements with the purpose of enabling a civilian-military dual-use of the infrastructure, while ensuring a fair geographic and modal distribution.
Amendment 994 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1022 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The work programmes shall be adopted by the Commission by means of an implementing act with the approval of the Member State concerned. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 22 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1079 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– 690% for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (a): "Actions relating to efficient and interconnected networks ";
Amendment 1090 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– 410% for the actions listed at Article 9 paragraph 2 (b): "Actions relating to smart, sustainable, inclusive, safe and secure mobility".
Amendment 1151 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Orient-East-Med”
Annex I – Part III – point 1 – table – Core network corridor “Orient-East-Med”
Core network corridor "Orient/East-Med" Alignment Hamburg – Berlin Rostock – Berlin – Dresden Bremerhaven/Wilhelmshaven – Magdeburg – Dresden Dresden – Ústí nad Labem – Melnik/Praha – Lysá nad Labem/Poříčany – Kolin Kolin – Pardubice – Brno – Wien/Bratislava – Budapest – Arad – Timişoara – Craiova – Calafat – Vidin – Sofia Sofia – Plovdiv – Burgas Plovdiv – TR border – Alexandropouli – Kavala – Thessaloniki – Ioannina – Kakavia/Igoumenitsa FYROM border – Thessaloniki Sofia – Thessaloniki – Athina – Piraeus/Ikonio – Heraklion – Lemesos (Vasiliko) – Lefkosia Athina – Patras/Igoumenitsa Pre- Cross-border Dresden – Praha Rail identified sections Wien/Bratislava – Budapest Békéscsaba – Arad Calafat – Vidin – Sofia – Thessaloniki TR border – Alexandropouli FYROM border – Thessaloniki Ioannina – Kakavia (AL border) Road Hamburg – Dresden – Praha – Inland Pardubice waterways Missing link Thessaloniki – Kavala Rail Budapest Kelenföld – Ferencváros Szolnok train station
Amendment 1177 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Annex I – part III – point 2 – table
Dublin – Strabane – Letterkenny Road Road Pau – Huesca Rail Lyon – CH border Rail Rail Athus – Mont-Saint-Martin Rail Antwerpen – Duisburg Rail Rail Mons - Valenciennes Rail Gent – Terneuzen Rail Rail Heerlen – Aachen Rail Groningen – Bremen Rail Rail Stuttgart – CH border Rail Berlin – Rzepin/Horka – Wrocław Rail Rail Prague – Linz Rail Villach – Ljubljana Rail Rail Pivka – Rijeka Rail Plzeň – České Budějovice – Wien Rail Rail Wien -– Gyor Rail Graz - Graz – Celldömölk – Gyor Rail Neumarkt-Kalham - Mühldorf Rail Rail Amber Corridor PL-SK-HU Rail Rail Via Carpathia Corridor BY/UA border-PL-SK-HU-RO Road Road Budapest – Osijek – Svilaj (BiH border) Road Road Faro – Huelva Rail Rail Porto – Vigo Rail Rail Giurgiu – Varna/Bourgas Rail Rail Svilengrad – Pithio Rail Dublin – Strabane – Letterkenny Road
Amendment 115 #
2018/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) the identification, where applicable, of the dismissing enterprises, suppliers or downstream producers, sectors, and the categories of targeted beneficiaries broken down by gender, age group and educational level;
Amendment 142 #
2018/0202(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the results of a beneficiary survey conducted six months after the end of the implementation period, which shall cover the perceived change in the employability of beneficiaries, or for those who already found employment, more information on the quality of employment found, such as the change in working hours, level of responsibility or change of salary level in comparison to previous employment, and the sector in which the person found employment and break down this information by gender, age group and education level;
Amendment 30 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Article 3 of the Treaty on European Union ('TEU') and in Article 10 of the TFEU, including principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the TEU, should be respected in the implementation of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, taking into account the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Member States should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure accessibility in line with its article 9 and in accordance with the Union law harmonising accessibility requirements for products and services. Member States and the Commission should aim at eliminating inequalities and at promoting equality between men and women and integrating the gender perspective, as well as at combating discrimination based on sex, nationality, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The Funds should not support actions that contribute to any form of segregation. The objectives of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of preserving, protecting and improving the quality of the environment as set out in Articles 11 and 191(1) of the TFEU, taking into account the polluter pays principle. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, operations benefitting undertakings shall comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In an increasingly interconnected world and in view of the demographic and migration dynamics, it is clear that Union migration policy requires a common approach that relies on the synergies and complementarities of the different funding instruments. In order to ensure coherent, strong and consistent support for solidarity and responsibility-sharing efforts between Member States in managing migration, the ERDF should provide support to facilitate the long-term integration of migrants.
Amendment 102 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – introductory part
(j) funding forinancing the purchase of rolling stock for use in rail transport, except if it is linked to the:related to the public service obligation being subject to a tender procedure in accordance with Regulation 1370/2007, as amended, subject to the transitional periods contained in Article 8 of this regulation;
Amendment 103 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – point i
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – point i
Amendment 104 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point j – point ii
Amendment 20 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Horizontal financial rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council on the basis of Article 322 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union apply to this Regulation. These rules are laid down in the Financial Regulation and determine in particular the procedure for establishing and implementing the budget through grants, procurement, prizes, indirect implementation, and provide for checks on the responsibility of financial actors. Rules adopted on the basis of Article 322 TFEU also concern the protection of the Union's budget in case of generalised deficiencies as regards the rule of law in the Member States, as the respect for the rule of law is an essential precondition for sound financial management and effective EU funding.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 6
Article 104 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 6
Rules applicable for the transport sector under Regulation (EU) [new CEF Regulation] shall apply to the specific calls referred to in the first subparagraph. Until 31 December 2023, the selection of projects eligible for financing shall respect the national allocations under the Cohesion Fund with regard to 70% of the resources transferred to the CEF.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 104 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 7
Article 104 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 7
Amendment 36 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that support for transport research and development is of crucial importance, given the challenges represented by increases in carbon, fine- particulate and gaseous-pollutant emissions as a result of increased traffic and congestion, the need for energy transition and the development of connected and autonomous vehicles; points to the successes of the common undertakings, such as SESAR, Shift2Rail and CleanSky; considers it important to continue to provide significant support for those undertakings under the Horizon Europe programme; stresses that, in supporting research and development, the principle of technological neutrality should be applied in the field of transport;
Amendment 40 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 3
(3) 'intelligent speed assistance' ‘speed limit information system´ (meaning 'intelligent speed assistance' in a way of informing about the current speed limit)means a system to aid the driver in observing the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing haptic feedback through the accelerator pedal with speed limit information obtained through observation of road signs and signals, based on infrastructure signals or electronic map data, or both, made available in-vehicle;
Amendment 49 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 7
(7) 'emergency stop signal' means rapid flashing stop lamps or direction-indicator lamps to indicate to other road users to the rear of the vehicle that a high retardation force is being applied to the vehicle relative to the prevailing road conditions;
Amendment 56 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point 11
(11) 'lane-keeping system' means a system monitoring the position of the vehicle with respect to the lane boundary and issuing a warning or applying a torque to the steering wheelsystem, or pressure to the brakes, at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision may be imminent;
Amendment 78 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) intelligent speed assistance;speed limit information system; (This amendment applies throughout the text and Annex II.)
Amendment 91 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Intelligent speed assistanceSpeed limit information systems shall have the following minimum specifications:
Amendment 98 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) (a) it shall be possible for the driver to feel through the accelerator pedal that the applicable speed limit is reached or exceededable to indicate the current speed limit at any time in the vehicle;
Amendment 100 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) it shall not be possible to switch off orfor a driver to easily suppress audible warnings of the system;
Amendment 107 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) where a cruise control system or a speed limiter is engaged, the intelligcurrent speed assistance system must automatically adapt to any lower speed limitlimit can be adapted by the driver.
Amendment 118 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Vehicles of categories M1 and N1 shall be equipped with a lane-keeping system or lane departure warning system.
Amendment 123 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) it shall be possible to switch off systems only one at a time, and only at standstill with the parking brake engaged, by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driver;in accordance with the relevant UNECE Regulation1a; _________________ 1a UNECE R131
Amendment 144 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) it shall be possible to switch off systems only one at a time, and only at standstill with the parking brake engaged, by a complex sequence of actions to be carried out by the driverin accordance with the relevant UNECE regulation(s);
Amendment 145 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 149 #
2018/0145(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 25 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Title 1
Title 1
Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL establishing a European Labour Authoritgency (text with relevance for the EEA and for Switzerland)
Amendment 36 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) A European Labour Authoritgency (the ‘Authority’gency) should be established in order to help strengpromote then fairness and trust ree movement of workers and services within the Single Market. To that effect, the Authority should support the Member States and the Commission in strengthening access to information for individuals and employers about their rights and obligations in cross- border labour mobility situations as well as access to relevant services, support compliance and cooperation between the Member States to ensure the effective application of the Union law in these areas, and mediate and facilitate a solution in case of cross- border disputes or labour market disruptions.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Authority should perform its activities in the areas of cross-border labour mobility and social security coordination, including free movement of workers, posting of workers and highly mobile services. It should also enhance cooperation between Member States in tackling undeclared work. In cases where the Authority, in the course of the performance of its activities, becomes aware of suspected irregularities, including in areas of Union law beyond its scope, such as violations of working conditions, health and safety rules, or the employment of illegally staying third- country nationals, it should be able to report them and cooperate on these matters with the Commission, competent Union bodies, and national authorities where appropriate.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The individuals covered by the activities of the Authority should be persons who are subject to the Union law within the scope of this Regulation, including workers, self-employed persons, jobseekers, and economically non-active persons; this should cover both Union citizens and third-country nationals who are legally resident in the Union, such as posted workers, EU Blue Card holders, intra-corporate transferees or long-term residents, as well as their family members as provided by relevant EU legal acts regulating their movement within the EU.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In view of the fair, simple and effectiveproper application of Union law, the AuthoritAgency should support cooperation and timely exchange of information between Member States, as provided by other relevant Union acts. Together with other staff, National Liaison Officers working within the Authority should support Member States’ compliance with cooperation obligations, speed up exchanges between them through procedures dedicated to reducing delays, and ensure links with other national liaison offices, bodies, and contact points established under Union law. The Authority should encourage the use of innovative approaches to effective and efficient cross-border cooperation, including electronic data exchange tools such as the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) system and the Internal Market Information (IMI) system, and should contribute to further digitalising procedures and improving IT tools used for message exchange between national authorities.
Amendment 68 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) To increase Member States' capacity to tackle irregularities with a cross-border dimension in relation to Union law within its scope, the Authoritgency should support the national authorities in carrying out concerted and joint inspections, including by facilitating the implementation of the inspections in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2014/67/EU. These should take place at the request of Member States or upon their agreement to the Authoritgency's suggestion. The Authorit and always upon the agreement of the Member State concerned. The Agency should provide strategic, logistical, and technical support to Member States participating in the concerted or joint inspections in full respect of confidentiality requirements. Inspections should be carried out in agreement with the Member States concerned and take place fully within the legal framework of national law of Member States concerned, which should follow up on the outcomes of the concerted and joint inspections according to national law.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Authority should provide a platform for resolving disputes between Member States in relation to the application of Union law that falls within its scope. It should build on dialogue and conciliation mechanisms that are currently in place in the area of social security coordination, which are valued by Member States60 and their importance is recognised by the Court of Justice61 . Member States should be able to refer cases to the Authority for mediation according to standard procedures put in place for this purpose. The Authority should only deal with disputes between Member States, while individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their Union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and Union services dedicated to dealing with such cases, such as the SOLVIT network to which the Authority should refer such cases. The SOLVIT network should also be able to refer to the Authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations. _________________ 60Council, Partial general approach of 26 October 2017 on the proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems and regulation (EC) No 987/2009 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 13645/1/17. 61Case C-236/88 EU:C:1990:303, paragraph 17; Case C-202/97 EU:C:2000:75, paragraphs 57-58; Case C- 178/97 EU:C:2000:169, paragraphs 44-45; Case C-2/05 EU:C:2006:69, paragraphs 28-29; Case C-12/14 EU:C:2016:135, paragraphs 39-41; Case C-359/16 EU:C:2018:63, paragraphs 44-45Individuals and employers facing difficulties with exercising their Union rights should continue to have at their disposal the national and Union services dedicated to dealing with such cases, such as the SOLVIT network to which the Authority should refer such cases. The SOLVIT network should also be able to refer to the Authority for its consideration cases in which the problem cannot be solved due to differences between national administrations.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 88 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) In order to reflect this new institutional set-up, Regulations (EC) No 883/2004, (EC) No 987/2009, (EU) No 492/2011, and (EU) 2016/589 should be amended, and Decision 2009/17/EC and Decision (EU) 2016/344 should be repealed.
Amendment 93 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes the European Labour Authoritgency (‘the Authority’gency).
Amendment 94 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The Authoritgency shall assist Member States and the Commission in matters relating to cross-border labour mobility, in particular in the proper application of the Union legislation on the free movement of workers and the free provision of services and the coordination of social security systems within the Union.
Amendment 102 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The objective of the Authoritgency shall be to contributepromote freedom of movement of workers and services, and to ensuring faire that labour mobility in the internal market. To this end, the Authorit fully respects relevant Union legislation. It shall also contribute to tackling the complex problem of undeclared work, while fully respecting national competences and procedures.. To this end, the Agency shall:
Amendment 127 #
Amendment 128 #
Amendment 142 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 149 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) facilitate cooperation between relevant stakeholders in the event of cross-border labour market disruptionscontribute to effective Union and national actions aiming to improve working conditions, including better enforcement of Union and national law, with the objective to reduce undeclared work, thus avoiding the deterioration of the quality of work and of health and safety at work, in accordance with Article 14a.
Amendment 152 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) cooperate with the Administrative Commission on coordination of social security in the issues within its responsibility. To this end ELA may request the issue that it raised to be debated and decided by the Administrative Commission.
Amendment 154 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(gb) carry out all work, studies or assignments on matters referred to it by the Administrative Commission.
Amendment 157 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) provide relevant information on the rights and obligations of individualworkers and employers in cross-border labour mobility situations in all official EU languages by means of comprehensive reference to the national sources of relevant information of all Member States;
Amendment 164 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) provide workers and employers with relevant information to employers on labour rules, and the living and working conditions applicable to workers in cross-border labour mobility situations, including posted workers. The information shall be provided in all official languages of the EU through the ELA web portal with references to all national web portals which contain relevant information;
Amendment 175 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Authoritgency shall provide free of charge services to individuals and employers to facilitate labour mobility across the Union. To that end, the Authoritgency shall:
Amendment 179 #
2018/0064(COD)
Amendment 189 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Amendment 195 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Amendment 199 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 202 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. The Authoritgency shall promote the use of electronic tools and procedures for message exchange between national authoritiMember States, including the Internal Market Information (IMI) system and the Electronic Exchange of Social Security Information (EESSI) system.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. At the request of one or several Member States, the Authority shallgency shall, upon the agreement of the Member States concerned, coordinate concerted or joint inspections in the areas under the scope of the Authority’gency's competences. The request may be submitted by one or For the purpose of this Regulation “concerted or joint inspection” means inspections performed in the territory of a Member State by its inspection authorities with the participation of the inspection personnel in a capacity of observeral Member States. The Authority may also suggest to the authorities of the Member States concerned that they perform a concerted or joint inspection. s of one or more other Member States or the Agency. Concerted or joint on-site inspections can be performed only at workplaces within the remit of the domestic labour inspection services. For the purpose of this Regulation, the “inspection” means inquiry on proper application by the employers, settled in the territory of the European Union, of the Union law on free movement of workers and the cross border provision of services, on intra EU mobility of legally employed third country nationals and on coordination of social security systems
Amendment 221 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. An agreement for setting up aeach joint inspection ('the joint inspection agreement') or concerted inspection (“the concerted inspection agreement”) between the participating Member States and the Authoritgency shall set out the conditions for carrying out such an exercise. The joint, such as: place and time of the inspection, detailed purpose of the inspection, number and identification of inspectors and of the staff of the Agency, when allowed to participate in the inspection, and expected follow-up of the inspection. The joint inspection agreement and concerted inspection agreement may include provisions which enable joint and concerted inspections, once agreed and planned, to take place at short notice. The Authoritgency shall establish a model agreement.
Amendment 228 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. SWhere relevant and justified, the staff of the Authoritgency may participate in a concerted or joint inspection with the prior agreement of the Member State on whose territory they will be providing their assistance to the inspection. The staff can only participate in inspection as observer and logistic support. To prepare reports on the inspection remains the sole competence of the authorities of the Member States.
Amendment 232 #
2018/0064(COD)
5. National authoritiMember States carrying out a concerted or joint inspection shall report back to the Authoritgency on the outcomes within their respective Member States and on the overall operational running of the concerted or joint inspection.
Amendment 236 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. In the event that the Authoritgency, in the course of concerted or joint inspections, or in the course of any of its activities, becomes aware of suspected irregularities in the application of Union law, including beyondwithin the scope of its competences, it shall report those suspected irregularities to the Commission and authorities in the Member State concerned, where appropriate. It can report suspected irregularities to the Commission only with the assessment and opinion provided by the Member State concerned.
Amendment 243 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Authoritgency shall assess risks and carry out analyses regarding cross-border labour flows, such as labour market imbalances, sector-specific threats and recurring problems encountered by individuals and employers in relation to cross-border mobility. For that purpose, the Authority shallgency shall use statistical data available from existing surveys, ensure complementarity with, and draw on the expertise of, other Union agencies or services, including in the areas of skills forecasting and health and safety at work. Upon a request by the Commission, the Authoritgency may carry out focused in-depth analyses and studies based on data available to investigate specific labour mobility issues.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Authoritgency shall organise peer reviews amongst national authorities and services of Member States which agreed to participate in the review, in order to:
Amendment 254 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) develop non-binding common guidelines for use by Member States, including guidance for inspections in cases with a cross-border dimension, as well as shared definitions and common concepts, building on relevant work at the Union level;
Amendment 256 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) promote and support mutual assistance, either in the form of peer-to- peer or group activities, as well as staff exchanges and secondment schemes between national authoritiMember States;
Amendment 258 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promote the exchange and dissemination of experiences and good practices, including examples of cooperation between the relevant national authoritiMember States;
Amendment 261 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13
Article 13
Amendment 275 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
At the request of the national authorities, the AuthoritMember States concerned, the Agency may facilitate cooperation between relevant stakeholders in order to address labour market disruptions affecting more than one Member State, such as large-scale restructuring events or major projects impacting employment in border regions.
Amendment 276 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 a (new)
Article 14 a (new)
Amendment 278 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Authoritgency shall establish cooperation arrangements with other decentralised Union agencies where appropriate.
Amendment 282 #
Amendment 284 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The Authoritgency may set up working groups or expert panels with representatives from all Member States that wish to participate and/or from the Commission, or external experts following selection procedures, for the fulfilment of its specific tasks or for specific policy areas, including a Mediation Board in order to fulfil its tasks in accordance with Article 13 of this Regulation, and a dedicated group for the purpose of handling financial matters related to the application of Regulations (EC) No 883/2004 and (EC) No 987/2009, as referred to in Article 8(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 292 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 293 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to point (b) of Article 19(1) and to Article 32(8), tThe Management Board shall take decisions by the majority of two-thirds of members with voting rights.
Amendment 294 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 298 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
2. National Liaison Officers shall contribute to executing the tasks of the Authority, in particular by facilitating the cooperation and exchange of information set out in Article 8(1) andAgency by acting as contact points of the Authoritgency for questions from their Member States and relating to their Member States, either by answering those questions directly or by liaising with their national administrations.
Amendment 300 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46
Article 46
Regulation (EC) 883/2004
Article 1, 72, 73, 74, 76(6)
Article 1, 72, 73, 74, 76(6)
Amendment 303 #
2018/0064(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47
Article 47
Regulation (EC) 987/2009
Article 1, 5, 6, 65, 67, 69
Article 1, 5, 6, 65, 67, 69
Amendment 14 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas 2014-2020 is marked by increased ESIF and CEF budgets and, despite the delayed implementation of the programming period, there is no major impact on transport investments, however the railway investments are lagging behind; whereas EU transport infrastructure investments are one of the policies that provide the highest EU added value due to the spill-over effects within the single market, which effectively make all Member States net beneficiaries of the investment;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes the still limited progress made in the completion of the strategic TEN-T networks through projects planned under the ERDF and the CF, with a very low rate of project selection; invitesregrets the delayed implementation of the current programing period which has had a significant negative impact on the railway transport investments, invites therefore the Commission to investigate how present limitations in implementation could be overcome;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2285(INI)
D. whereas smart, future-proof, sustainable and fully interconnected transport, energy and digital networks are a necessary condition for the completion and smooth operation of the European single market and for linking Europe with the world market; whereas these are genuine arteries for European economic growth and the wellbeing of its citizens;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the Cohesion Fund (CF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) should remain the core EU sources for transport infrastructure investments under the thematic objective of ‘promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures’; proposes that, due to the high European added value and the extensive spill-over effects generated, these funding sources should remain available for all eligible EU regions; in order to contribute to the implementation of basic goals of EU cohesion policy;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Ukraine deserves particular praiseacknowledgement for reforms in the areas of energy, health, pensions, education and decentralisation;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that the effectiveness of reform implementation is directly linked to the preliminary stages of policymaking and legislation; notes, however, that the policymaking cycle is lacking the essential instrument of public consultation and research-informed decision-making; stresses the need to avoid any influence of election campaign on reforms;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the government has committed to further amending the constitution in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission; urges the speedy adoption of the new electoral code and the law on party financingduring the amending process of legislation take care of respecting the existing minority rights (for example in formulating the draft text of ethno-national policy of Ukraine) and take fully into account the non- discrimination act adopted by Ukraine; urges the speedy adoption of the law on party financing and the new electoral code which has to secure equal possibilities for representation and running for a mandate of candidates of all nationalities living in Ukraine by recreation of constituencies that enable the candidates of national minorities to gain mandate;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Underlines the need for independent media and media pluralism to ensure the security of media workers and journalists, and calls on not to limit the opportunities of minority language media sources in order to have equal access of citizens of all ethnics to information;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WelcomUrges Ukraine’s intention to amend the law on education in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission to amend the law on education to ensure the respect for rights already exercised of persons belonging to national minorities as enshrined in UN and Council of Europe Conventions and related protocols, non-discrimination of persons belonging to minorities and respect for diversity, in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, which has to be fully implemented on the basis of a substantive dialogue with the representatives of persons belonging to national minorities, including legislation to extend the transition period until 2023 and which regulates exemption for private schools;
Amendment 132 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes Ukraine’s economic stabilisation and the progress achieved in implementing the DCFTA; encourages the Commission to support Ukraine in identifying areas that could further foster economic diversification and in prioritising them in the process of implementing the DCFTA; and calls on Ukraine not to take legislation incompatible with DCFTA;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Praises Ukraine for good cooperation in the energy sector, not least the progress it has made in energy efficiency; points out the need for continued reforms, in particular to complete reform of the gas and electricity market, and to end existing monopolies, which will bring long-term economic benefits to industry and consumers, moreover encourages the Commission to ensure that all of the pipeline projects comply with EU regulation and all projects are examined on the basis of the same conditions;
Amendment 162 #
2017/2283(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the immense effortsteps undertaken to modernise Ukraine’s army, while encouraging, nonetheless, reform of the defence industry;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 33 a (new)
Citation 33 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions of 6 February 2018 entitled ‘A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans' (COM(2018)65),
Amendment 18 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that these financing instruments are essential for effective EU external action, in particular in the ENI and IPA II recipient countries;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recommends a stronger emphasis on democratisation, strengthening the rule of law and improving respect for universal humanstrengthening democratic institutions, fight against corruption and building administrative capacities, thereby strengthening the rule of law, legal security and improving consistent implementation of human and minority rights;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recommends enabling the transfer of funds to civil society when state authorities are unwilling to meet the EU’s stated objectives and calls on the Commission to suspend funding for countries not fulfillviolating the basic Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes that this could be achieved through a simplification of the current architecture while finding it important for the current IPA II and the ENI to continue as separate instruments;
Amendment 241 #
2017/2280(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Stresses that a single instrument cannot exist without the inclusion of clear and dedicated envelopes for the various goals, objectives and priorities of EU external action, including democracy, human rights, the rule of law, support to civil society, conflict resolution, fragile states, development policy, economic and social development, and support to countries in various stages of EU accession; underlines that a supplementary and progressively increasing financial support is needed for candidate countries, especially frontrunners such as Montenegro and Serbia, in order to ensure their successful preparation for full membership; stresses that the result-oriented approach of IPA II for candidate and potential candidate countries should be reinforced in the post- 2020 pre-accession assistance framework;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas cohesion policy aims to promote harmonious development of the whole Union, leading to a strengthening of its economic, social and territorial cohesion, in a spirit of solidarity and with the aim of promoting growth, and reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions in accordance with Article 174 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it crucial that cohesion policy should continue to cover all European regions and remain the European Union’s main investment instrument, with a budget commensurate with the challenges, thus ensuring the fulfilment of the basic goals of cohesion policy ;
Amendment 227 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that financial instruments can be an effective lever and that they should be promoted if they generate added value; stresses, however, that their effectiveness hinges on many factors (nature of the project, of the territory or of the risk) and that all regions, regardless of their level of development, must be free to determine the most appropriate method of financing; opposes any binding targets for the use of financial instruments, underlines therefore that the post-2020 cohesion policy should remain mainly grant-based;
Amendment 245 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Believes that it is both legitimate and necessary to establish a link between cohesion policy and the guarantee of an environment conducive to investment, effectiveness and the proper use of funds, while stressing that cohesion policy is not meant to be reduced to an instrument for serving priorities without reference to its objectives, nor should it be a tool of political pressure; expresses its support for a balanced link with economic governance where this helps to maximise the impact of ESI Funds; calls on the Commission to overhaul the European Semester to strengthen its territorial dimension and take account of other factors which contribute to the achievement of cohesion objectives, such as real convergence;
Amendment 330 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that cohesion policy can help to meet new challenges, such as security or the integration of refugees under international protectionprotection of external borders, with due regard for the sovereignty of the Member States; stresses, however, that cohesion policy cannot be the solution to all crises, and opposes the use of cohesion policy funds to cover short-term financing needs outside its scope;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas it is estimated that passenger transport will grow by about 42 per cent between 2010 and 2050 and freight transport is expected to grow by 60 per cent during the same period of time;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights that the EU's automotive sector provides jobs for 8 million people and accounts for 4 per cent of the EU’s Gross Value Added, bringing a trade surplus of EUR 120 billion;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Underlines the importance of research and development but also to incentivize manufacturers and market uptake in order to reduce costs
Amendment 84 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines that connectivity among autonomous vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure will be crucial in order to ensure an unobstructed traffic flow; calls therefore on the Commission to address issues of data use and management and to develop telecommunication and satellite infrastructure for better positioning and communication services between vehicles and infrastructure;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that those upcoming changes should not come at the expense of social inclusion and the connectivity of the Member States and areas where there are mobility gaps; notes the need to upgrade network capacity to enable deeper integration of digital technologies and to address the major disparities of connectivity between Member States and also between urban and remote areas;
Amendment 108 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Calls on the European Commission to give greater support to Member States' efforts in expanding their alternative fuel infrastructure in order to achieve an EU-wide core coverage as soon as possible;
Amendment 122 #
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 and facilitate tourism, focusing on the Member States and areas where there are mobility gaps;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2257(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to raise customer awareness and make transparent and reliable information about vehicles' emissions performance more accessible;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the important and positive contribution of EU cohesion policy to Northern Ireland, particularly in terms of assisting the recovery of deprived urban and rural areas and of building cross- community and cross-border contacts in the context of the peace process; notes in particular that assistance to deprived urban and rural areas often takes the form of support for new economic development that promote the knowledge economy, such as the Science Parks in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the special EU programmes for Northern Ireland, including the Northern Ireland Peace Programme, are of key importance for the continuing peace process, as they foster reconciliation, inter-community and cross- border contacts; notes that cross- community and cross- border social hubs and shared services are particularly important in this regard;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Sees that cross-community trust- building measures, such as shared spaces and support networks, have played a key role in the peace process, as shared spaces allow the two communities in Northern Ireland to come together for joint activities and develop mutual trust and respect, thereby helping to heal the divide;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is if the opinion, nevertheless, that more could be done to increase general awareness and visibility of the impact of EU funding in Northern Ireland, in particular by informing the general public about the impact of EU-funded projects for the peace process and the general economic development of the region;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2225(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that it is essential that the people of Northern Ireland, and in particular young people, should continue to have access to economic, social and cultural exchanges across Europe, particularly to the Erasmus+ programme;
Amendment 71 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that unemployment, particularly among young people, which remains dramatically high and negative demographic trends represents one of the most serious and pressing problems in lagging regions; stresses the fundamental role of education and training in combating the particularly alarming unemployment and departure levels among young people in these regions and the role of family- creating and family-supporting policies in order to tackle the depopulation in these regions;
Amendment 134 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Believes that respect for the principle of good governance, infrastructural projects, better connectivity and digitalisation in these regions has a significant impact on their economic growth and on the more efficient and effective use of existing resources;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2208(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for cohesion policy to continue to be a priority for the Union and accordingly provided with adequate funding, keeping in mind the review of the post-2020 multiannual programming framework.; highlights the need to preserve the basic role and goals of cohesion policy in line with Article 174 of TFEU in the post-2020 period;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware of the fact that cohesion policy funding, which represents EUR 454 billion at current prices for the 2014-2020 period (32.5 % of the EU budget), is aimed mainly at promoting investment, employment and growth, and is one of the most important and comprehensive policiesy for strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need to close the gap between the EU and its citizens; calls for the EU institutions and all stakeholders to step up their efforts to better communicate the tangible results and added value of this common, solidarity-based EU policy EU policy, which is beneficial to all Member States; insists that cohesion policy has an important economic and social impact, as well as constituting an important contribution to European integration;
Amendment 76 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises that the EU needs to address new, serious challenges, and that cohesion policy could be a very important source of financial support for various issues, such as the integration of migrants, education, employment, housing and combating discrimination;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the installation of driver assistance systems inmakes the vehicles for persons of restricted mobility and the elderly enables their safe, active participationof the future safer and moreover enables safe and active participation of persons with restricted mobility and the elderly in road traffic;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas bicycles, e-bikes, e-rollers and other alternative means of urban transport should be taken into consideration in urban traffic planning tackling their relation to cars and buses, with special safeguards to pedestrians as the most vulnerable group;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas driver training is key in achieving the ambitious Vision Zero goal, while drivers' instruction should include periodical and additional trainings in using obligatory driver assistance mechanism, with special attention to the elderly and persons with limited mobility;
Amendment 23 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
C c. whereas pedestrians and cyclists are also integral part of the traffic and therefore their relation to other modes of transport should be improved;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the Member States to step up exchanges of tried and tbested proceduractices, particularly regarding smart enforcement strategies, and to introduce penalties which will act as a deterrent;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on Member States to improve their road infrastructure significantly by means of regular maintenance and innovative measure providing full functionality of driver assistance systems leading to so-called intelligent infrastructure, calls on the Commission to assess the viability of a "Pan-European black list" stating dangerous spots and intersections and its integration with vehicle navigation systems;
Amendment 56 #
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 cycle paths, or expanding themby addressing critical accident hotspots and by building and maintaining more cycle infrastructure, or expanding and modernizing existing infrastructure;
Amendment 57 #
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 buildby addressing critical accident points and by building and maintaining more cycle paths, or expanding them;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Observes that relatively fast e-bikes and also electric unicyclese-bikes, e-rollers and other alternative forms of urban transport are becoming increasingly popular, andtherefore calls on the Commission therefore to examine the safety requirements for themof such vehicles without delay and, if appropriate, to make proposals relating to safety, taking due account of subsidiarity;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Observes that 15% of road fatalities involve HGVs while they account for only 5% of the vehicles on the road.Vulnerable Road Users (VRU) are involved in more than one third of the fatal accidents.Numbers show that accidents between HGVs and vulnerable road users are increasing compared to other categories.Calls on the Commission to accelerate the introduction of ambitious direct vision standards, intelligent speed assistance, AEBS and other cost-effective measures for HGVs without delay;2a _________________ 2ahttp://www.cadenadesuministro.es/wp- content/uploads/2017/05/Informe-de- seguridad-de-Volvo.pdf
Amendment 100 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point b
Paragraph 8 – point b
(b) where systems can be switched off, to introduce two-stage deactivation systems, sucho that the driver can initially merely switch off the warning signal and can only deactivate the system itself by means of a second procedure, and
Amendment 113 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the European New Car Assessment Programme to be more ambitious in assessing the safety of new vehicles than the statutory minimum requirements compel it to, in order to promote yet furtherreview the statutory minimum requirements of new vehicles safety assesment, in order to further promote the development of vehicles with high road safety standards;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Considers that the acquiring of a drivers licence needs to be coupled to having received professional and on-road practical training in order to ensure a necessary level of driver competence;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and market operators to arrange for open standards and interfaces so that no systems peculiar to a single manufacturwhich will further limitprove interoperability and so that independent tests are possible thanks to access to the relevant vehicle and system data, including their updates to themwhile respecting proprietary data and intellectual property;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and market operators to arrange for open standards and interfaces so that no systems peculiar to a single manufacturwhich will further limitprove interoperability and so that independent tests are possible thanks to access to the relevant vehicle and system data, including their updates to them;
Amendment 140 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to make it compulsory to install automaticWelcomes the fact, that in some safety and security measures heavy duty vehicles are already ahead of personal vehicles, such as emergency breaking assistants with cyclist and pedestrian recognition in cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, coaches and heavy goodsnd lane departure warning which are mandatory for all new truck and buses in the EU since November 2015, calls on the Commission to make them compulsory also in cars, light commercial vehicles, as they have strong potential to prevent accidents due to autonomous powerful braking and the resultant shorter stopping distance;
Amendment 147 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses that, in order to improve road safety, the deceleration of vehicles should be rendered easier for other road users to perceive by means of clear signal lights on vehicles, and expects the compulsory use of anre should be a uniform emergency breaking indicator in the form of a winking brake, different from the breaking light;
Amendment 152 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the compulsory installation of overridable intervening intelligent speed assistants to indicate speed limice systems, indicating also stop signs and traffic lights, and calls on Member States to ensure that road signs are kept in excellentbest possible condition, and that road markings are clearly legible;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the compulsory installation of overridable intelligent assistants to indicate speed limits, stop signs and traffic lights indications and calls on Member States to ensure that road signs are kept in excellentbest possible condition, and that road markings are clearly legible;
Amendment 162 #
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;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2085(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that increasing the immediate field ofCalls on the Commission to work on a Direct Vision standard that provides manufactures with clear mandatory specifications for the direct vision in heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and reducing the blind spot can help significantly to improve the road safety of such vehicles, and 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 which should not result in any extension of the time limits for implementation laid down there;
Amendment 188 #
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, ands well as emissions, 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 alert drivers at least to a critical air pressure of less than 1.5 bar; calls on the Commission to transpose the Tyre Pressure Measurement Systems (TPMS) amendments aimed at delivering in real world conditions agreed at UNECE in 2016 into EU law, for all vehicles; urges the Commission to ensure the TPMS requirements apply to all aftermarket tyres, including winter tyres; calls on the Commission to make direct TPMS mandatory for vans, buses and heavy good vehicles;
Amendment 190 #
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, ands well as emissions, 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 alert drivers at least to a critical air pressure of less than 1.5 bar;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines that in order to accelerate clean energy innovations coordinated and comprehensive actions are needed on the EU level, however regional and local authorities and other stakeholders should be involved in the policy-making process in early stage to ensure successful energy transition;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that ESI Funds provide important opportunities for energy innovation and its market deployment and in this way play an important role in Europe’s energy transition; welcomes the Commission’s intention to put in place targeted financial instruments and underlines that PPPs and joint- undertakings in the field of research, development and innovation could reduce the risk-factor thus encourage private- sector’s investments in clean energy;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s communication1 and the actions proposed therein, including the Commission and the European Investment Bank’s intention to set up a Cleaner Transport Facility to support the deployment of alternative energy transport solutions, as well as the role of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in mobilising private investments in this field; underlines that PPPs and joint-undertakings in the field of research, development and innovation could reduce the risk-factor thus encourage private-sector’s investments in clean energy; _________________ 1 COM(2016)0763.
Amendment 21 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of supporting, scaling up and rolling out the most promising innovations in Europe, in the framework of a bottom-up, user- centred, technology-neutral and interdisciplinary approach, at the intersection of energy, transport and digital technologies, welcomes therefore the work of the European Research Council in the field of fundamental research and the Commission’s consideration to set up a European Innovation Council;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that additional support is needed for less developed, remote and rural regions to implement clean energy technologies without any delay thus ensuring energy convergence across all of the EU’s regions;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Insists on the importance of a bottom-up, multidisciplinary and technology-neutral approach involving all stakeholders in order to stimulate innovative projects; welcomes therefore the role of the European Research Council in the field of fundamental research and the Commission’s consideration to set up a European Innovation Council through the Horizon 2020 framework;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the variety and complexity of the existing financial instruments (Horizon 2020, European Structural and Investment Funds, European Fund for Sustainable Development, European Fund for Strategic Investments, etc.) and insists that efforts be made to simplify and coordinate these so that regional and local authorities and small project promoters have easier access to funding sources; points out that in order to increase synergies and mitigate the complementarity of EU funds the one-stop advisory facility and the European Investment Project Portal should be further developed;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for a stable, sustainable, transparent and predictable regulatory environment for the development of innovative projects; encourages the Member States to join the Mission Innovation initiative and increase public research expenditure in the forthcoming years;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the overarching goals set by the Commission, particularly the need to prioritise energy efficiency and to give more financial support to clean-energy policies.; encourages the Member States to join the Mission Innovation Initiative and increase the public clean energy research expenditure in the forthcoming years;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2067(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas this cooperative element, thanks to digital connectivity, will significantly improve road safety, traffic efficiency and multimodality and thus lower the losses on lives and economic losses creating a huge economic potential;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 12 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas odometer tampering harms consumers, second-hand car dealers, insurers and leasing companies, while those who commit this fraud derive advantages from it;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas buyers of cars with manipulated odometers can experience increased maintenance and repair costs due to unexpected wear and tear which also negatively affects road safety if cars are not inspected and maintained according to their real mileage;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas consumers are not sufficiently informed about possible ways of preventing manipulation of odometer readings in second-hand cars and about existing techniques for monitoring mileage and preventing fraud in this area, and ways of gaining access to those techniques;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas mileage fraud disproportionally affects social groups and geographical areas with lower income, exposing customers in EU-13 countriesthe Member States which acceded after 2004 and in countries in the immediate vicinity of the EU (particularly those Western Balkan countries into which second-hand cars are imported from the EU without significant amounts of duty being levied on them or duty-free) to a higher risk of buying a car with manipulated odometer and thus they are more often harmed by this malpractice;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the significantly higher number of manipulated cars in countries without access to these databases shows that cross-border data exchange isand cooperation between Member States are crucial to their success;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas, according to various surveys, the average age of cars on European roads is almost eleven years7-11 years and is constantly increasing, while in the Member States which acceded after 2004, cars are far above average age, resulting in a fleet that consists of newer, highly connected cars and older cars without any connectivity features;
Amendment 53 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to work together to develop a communication strategy aimed at providing adequate information for consumers and other stakeholders about ways of detecting and preventing falsification of odometer readings and about access to existing databases;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that EUCARIS offers an existing infrastructure for cost-effective exchange of odometer readings across the Union based on a database solution and therefore encourages Member States to participate in exploiting the opportunities afforded by this system;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2064(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers a shorter period for the first mandatory PTI more useful and sSuggests to include odometer readings not only from PTIs, but also inspections and other garage visits;
Amendment 40 #
2017/2055(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Member States, regional and local authorities and private bodies to focus on innovation projects, blue technologies and the use of clean energy in order to promote more ecological infrastructure and maritime transport, through EFSI, the Horizon 2020 programme and the CEF; calls on the Commission to develop ocean partnerships with the main stakeholders in this area as a means of boosting cooperation on matters of common interest, such as Blue Growth; highlights that the protection of the oceans' ecosystem and biodiversity is also important;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the multiannual financial framework (MFF) needs to be agreed quicklyas soon as possible so that decisions can be taken on the future of cohesion policy;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas regional cohesion policy is one of the EU’s core policies, bringing Europe together and, strengthening its economy and helping to make the EU tangible and visible to its citizens through the concrete results it delivers on the ground, and it is therefore key that sufficient funding for cohesion policy is provided for in the MFF, so as to correspond to the challenges which the policy is expected to adequately address;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. States that cohesion policy should remain the EU’s main investment policy, but that more needs to be done to highlight the major role of cohesion policy in achieving the EU’s political objectives and the benefits it brings to citizens; points out that new challenges should not undermine the traditional and long-term objectives of cohesion policy as laid down in the Treaties;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls, therefore, for the MFF to provide for sufficient funds for cohesion policy post-2020, striking a good balance between investments in citizens and investments for citizens and ensuring that the EU’s political goals can be reached keeping in mind the objectives of cohesion policy enshrined in the Treaties; points out that the funding of new challenges cannot be at the expense of traditional EU policies;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that a 5+5 year MFF period might beshould strengthen the long term predictability of EU programmes and should prefserableve the reliability of 7-year programming from the beneficiaries' point of view;
Amendment 80 #
2017/2052(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the priorities of regional development programmes to be updated in order to take changing conditions into account and to benefit from new technologyreconsidered, but that, traditional priorities deriving from the Treaties should be preserved; also considers that more flexibility is required in the MFF to meet unforeseen challenges;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the importance of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument for the completion of the TEN- T network; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) initiative, should be avoided in the future and for achieving a Single European Transport Area; calls on the Commission to come forward with the new initiatives and financial rules to apply to combinations of grants from CEF-Transport and European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) financing; stresses that the budgetary cuts to the CEF made in the past, due to the funding of the EFSI initiative, should be avoided in the future; regrets that it had not yet been possible to achieve a full recovery of funds for the CEF; believes that CEF is a vital instrument with significant Union- added value to optimise the transport network across the Union, linking and/or modernising new and existing transport infrastructures and ensuring interoperability of transport services; stresses the need to further promote the high speed railway projects connecting Western and Eastern parts of Europe;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 10 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Considers that necessary funds should be safeguarded in order to achieve the primary scope of CEF-Transport, targeting the core network;stresses the need for an improved coordination between Member States in order to ensure consistency of the cross-border projects as part of the core rail, air and road infrastructure;reiterates the importance of completing missing links at dismantled regional cross-border rail connections and of upgrading and maintaining existing transport infrastructure;calls on the Commission to allocate any amounts not used by the end of 2018 to projects for cross-border connections between or to developing regions;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Asks the Commission to submit a report on the implementation and take-up level of structural and cohesion funds in infrastructure projects, specifying which ones contribute to the development of the core network, the corridors and the comprehensive network;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Underlines the importance of securing funding for optimising the multimodal connections and for shifting to digital transport services and to sustainable transport modes, including inland waterways;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Reiterates the importance of enhancing a low carbon transport economy through the development of rail freight corridors, representing an essential element for shifting freight from road to rail and for improving the rail sustainability;considers that the European Rail Transport Management System (ERTMS) should be deployed in order to maximise the benefits for interoperability in the Single European Rail Area;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Emphasises the importance of investing in regional airports as a catalyst for business efficiency and productivity and regional economic development;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the critical role of the European Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) – Galileo and EGNOS – for the transport system, particularly for safety, including in the aviation, road, railway and maritime transport sectors as well as for the development and exploitation of multi-modal transport systems; reiterates the importance of sufficient financial support of downstream and upstream applications within the budgets for European GNSS programmes and Horizon 2020; highlights the crucial tasks of European GNSS agency (GSA) as regards to Galileo and EGNOS; believes that it is necessary for GSA to be adequately staffed in order to safeguard smooth functioning and exploitation of the European GNSS programmes;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 26 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recognises the contribution GSA is making to the Union's economic competitiveness, technological innovation, and security and expresses concern that insufficient resources have been allocated to the GSA in order for it to fulfil its mandate and to support the proper and efficient future management of Galileo, including the need to recruit and maintain highly specialised experts and to plan for future roles and responsibilities;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the decrease of 7,6 % in resources for the European GNSS - Galileo and EGNOS; urges restoring the budgetary lines dedicated to the European space programmes to the primary level and continuing to adequately financing of space programmes, whose costs should not be underestimated; calls on the Commission to safeguard the financing for the Galileo and EGNOS infrastructuredeveloping and providing global satellite-based radio navigation infrastructure and services for Galileo and EGNOS;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considers that necessary funding should be safeguarded for EGNOS in order to enable the extension of EGNOS coverage to South-Eastern and Eastern Europe as a priority and further to Africa and Middle East, and for the purpose of acquiring the necessary EGNOS Ranging Integrity Monitoring Stations (RIMS) and their interconnection to the system;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Reiterates the importance of allocating sufficient funding for 2018 for Galileo and EGNOS in order to secure swiftly uninterrupted GNSS services for smart roads and connected vehicles, smart fleet and cargo and traffic management such us Air Traffic Management (ATM), The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), eCall;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the importance of Horizon 2020 to foster and support projects related to innovation in smart transport management and autonomous driving; welcomes the increase in commitments and payments appropriations through the Horizon 2020reiterates the importance of securing appropriate funding for Joint Undertakings, among others SESAR and SHIFT2RAIL;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the decrease of financing in Horizon 2020 related to research and innovation for transport and considers that achieving a safe and seamless intelligent integrated transport represents a significant Union-added value for enhancing the European transport system;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Stresses the need for accurate funding for the implementation of the components of SESAR in order to ensure the deployment of Air Traffic Management (ATM) functionalities that are considered essential for the improvement of the Union's ATM system performance;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Considers that SHIFT2RAIL Joint Undertaking should prioritise interoperability projects and maximise the benefits for interoperability in the Single European Rail Area;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers that InterRail could have a significant added-value enabling the younger generation to explore freedom of movement, offering the chance to travel in an environmentally- friendly way to those who are travelling the least and also contributing to the improvement of social conditions;asks the Commission to come up with a thorough assessment of the financial impact and the administrative modalities of the programme;reiterates its previous call on the Commission to put forward relevant proposals in this regard;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses the importance of shifting towards sustainable tourism, which entails better coordination between tourism and infrastructure projects;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Asks the Commission to present the state-of-play of the pilot project on cleaner space through deorbiting and innovative materials for space equipment, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the future Joint Technology Initiative applied to the space sector;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges that climate change mitigation be considered an urgent priority in EU cohesion policies, in order to meet and indeed exceed the Paris Agreement/COP21 commitments by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency, without prejudice to the necessary adaptation measures, while the basic role and objectives of the cohesion policy in line with the Article 174 of the TFEU should be maintained;
Amendment 65 #
2017/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Notes that according to the most recent statistics the EU’s share in the global greenhouse gas emission is approximately 10% thus without global actions the negative climate trends cannot be reversed, however the EU could have a leading role in this regard, particularly by promoting clean energy solutions and technologies;
Amendment 94 #
2017/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Highlights that clean energy innovations could play a major role in achieving the targets of the Paris Agreement, calls on therefore the Commission and Member States to increase their spending on clean energy related research and development;
Amendment 98 #
2017/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to provide increased support for cities and regions in the fields of: training and awareness- raising, financial guidance, know-how and communication, research and development;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 38 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Member States’ response to the development of collaborative business models has so far been very fragmented; welcomes in this regard the Commission communication on a European agenda for the collaborative economy, but regretnotes that it fails todoesn't establishes an explicit harmonised legal framework for the collaborative economy;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that, in the context of the collaborative economy, there are several urgent areas to address, such as issues related to consumer protection, liability allocation, insurance schemes, social protection of workers (whether they are employed or self-employed) and data protection are the most urgent ones, and expects, therefore there might be a need for a regulatory intervention in that regard; emphasises that a regulatory framework shcould create a level playing field, foster innovations and contribute to the overall development and fulfilment of the EU transport policy goals, such asconnected to transport decarbonisation, territorial cohesion, affordability, accessibility and safety;
Amendment 79 #
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 administrativewith the view of creating complete travel chains and in order to foster syustems 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 mobilityainable mobility stresses the need to explore the possibilities of cooperation between conventional and collaborative transport services;
Amendment 146 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 206 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Amendment 224 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) A target which is a reduction specified in Article 1(5)(a) on the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2021 or, where a single application is made in respect of a number of connected undertakings, a reduction specified in Article 1(5)(a) on the average of those undertakings’ average specific emissions of CO2 in 2021.
Amendment 312 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A – point 6 a (new)
Annex I – part A – point 6 a (new)
6a. 7. For a manufacturer that has been granted a derogation with regard 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 374 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. A target which is a reduction specified in Article 1(5)(a) on the average specific emissions of CO2 in 2021 or, where a single application is made in respect of a number of connected undertakings, a reduction specified in Article 1(5)(a) on the average of those undertakings’ average specific emissions of CO2 in 2021.
Amendment 539 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – part A a (new)
Annex I – part A a (new)
Aa For a manufacturer that has been granted a derogation with regard 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 72 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Setting minimum targets for clean vehicle procurement by 2025 and by 2030 at Member State level should contribute to policy certainty for markets where investments in low- and zero-emission mobility are warranted. The minimum targets support market creation throughout the Union. They provide time for the adjustment of public procurement processes and give a clear market signal. The Impact Assessment notes that Member States increasingly set targets, depending on their economic capacity and how serious the problem is. Different targets should be set for different MembMember States are, however free to apply higher Stargetes in accordance with their economic capacity (Gross Domestic Product per capita) and exposure to pollution (urban population density). Minimum procurement targets should be complemented by the obligation of the contracting authorities, entities and operators to consider relevant energy and environmental aspects in all their procurement procedures. The Territorial Impact Assessment of this amended Directive illustrated that the impact will be evenly distributed among regions in the Union. In view of the on-going developments in transport technologies a mid-term review of this minimum target might be necessary to allow for an adaptation of the values at a later stage. The review of the specific emissions targets and the modalities set out in Regulation (EU) No 253/2014 shall take into account the Union’s long-term climate goals and the implications for the development of cost effective CO2- reducing technology implementing the well-to-wheels approach.
Amendment 85 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Having in mind the significant difference in financial leeway of private transport operators for the uptake of potentially more expensive alternatively fuelled vehicles, mechanisms must be made available in order to ensure a level playing field between public and private transport operators in bidding and tendering processes.
Amendment 89 #
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 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
(a) a vehicle of category M1 or M2zero or a low-emission vehicle of category L, M1, M2 or N1 powered by fuels as defined in point (1) of Article 2 of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure with a maximum tail-pipe emission expressed inof up to 50g CO2g/km and real driving pollutant emissions below a percentage80 % of the applicable emission limits as referred to in Table 2 in the Annex , ordetermined in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1151;
Amendment 96 #
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 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
(b) a vehicle of category N1 with a maximum tail-pipe emission expressed in CO2g/km and real drivzero or a low-emission vehicle of category M3, N2 or N3 powered by fuels as defined ing pollutant emissions below a percentage of the applicable emission limits as referred to in Table 2 in the Annex, orint (1) of Article 2 of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 98 #
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 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Amendment 108 #
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 114 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that purchase, lease, rent or hire-purchase of road transport vehicles used in public services, and public service contracts on public passenger transport by road and rail and public service contracts as referred to in Article 3 of this Directive comply with the minimum procurement targets for light- duty vehicles referred to in table 4 of the Annex and for heavy-duty vehicles referred to in Table 5 in the Annexand for heavy-duty vehicles.
Amendment 117 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 118 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 120 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 121 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 3 – point (b)
Article 3 – point (b)
(b) operators for the discharge of new public service obligations under a public service contract concluded after this Directive enters into force, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council29 ; _________________ 29 Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2007 on public passenger transport by road and rail (OJ L 315, 3.12.2007, p. 1).
Amendment 127 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2009/33/EC
Article 8a
Article 8a
Amendment 132 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex 1
Annex 1
Directive 2009/33/EU
Annex – table 1
Annex – table 1
Table 1: Common Procurement Vocabulary codes referred to in Article 3 CPV Code Description 60112000-6 Public road transport services 60130000-8 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services 60140000-1 Non-scheduled passenger transport 60172000-3 Hire of buses and coaches with driver 90511000-2 Refuse collection services 60160000-7 Mail transport by road 60161000-4 Parcel transport services 64121100-1 Mail delivery services 64121200-2 Parcel delivery services 60120000-5 Taxi services 60170000-0 Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver 60171000-7 Hire of passenger cars with driver 60181000-0 Hire of trucks with driver 60180000-3 Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Amendment 134 #
Amendment 141 #
Amendment 148 #
Amendment 155 #
Amendment 70 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
Amendment 72 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
Amendment 149 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 175 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a description, signed by the shipper, of the combined transport operation routing, signed by the responsible operator for the planning, either physically or electronically, including at least the following details for each leg, including for each mode of transport which constitutes the non-road leg, of the operation within the Union:
Amendment 198 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. The evidence referred to in paragraph 1, alongside any explanation for an operational re-routing or other deviation from the as-planned documentation of the combined transport operation that may have occurred due to unforeseen circumstances, shall be presented or transmitted upon the request of the authorised inspecting officer of the Member State where the check is carried out. In case of road side checks, it shall be presented within the duration of such check. It shall be in an official language of that Member State or in English. During a roadside check, the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office, the transport manager or any other person or entity which may support him in providing the evidence referred to paragraph 2.
Amendment 216 #
2017/0290(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 92/106/EEC
Article 4a (new)
Article 4a (new)
(3a) The following article is inserted: "Article 4a The undertakings carrying out a road leg, which is part of a combined transport operation as referred to in Article 1(1) of this Directive, shall be exempted from the scope of Directives 96/71/EC and 2014/67/EU.";
Amendment 66 #
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 strongly compete with less sustainable road transport 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 109 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In the light of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and in order to give persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility opportunities for rail travel comparable to those of other citizens, rules for non-discrimination and assistance during their journey should be established. Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, whether caused by disability, age or any other factor, have the same right as all other citizens to free movement and to non-discrimination. Inter alia, special attention should be given to the provision of accessible information to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility concerning the accessibility of rail services, access conditions of rolling stock and the facilities on board. In order to provide passengers with sensory impairment with the best information on delays, visual and audible systems should be used, as which are appropriate and comprehensible to those passengers. Persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be enabled to buy tickets on board a train without extra charges. Staff should be adequately trained to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, notably when providing assistance. To ensure equal travel conditions, such persons should be provided with assistance at stations and on board at all times when trains operate and not only at certain times of the day.
Amendment 125 #
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 and appropriate information for persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility should be taken into account in such an event.
Amendment 164 #
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 266 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
(3) The information referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be provided in the most appropriate format including by using up-to-date communication technologies . Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring that this information is accessible and comprehensible to persons with disabilities in accordance with the accessibility requirements laid down in Directive XXX and Regulation 454/2011 .
Amendment 474 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
(2) When a railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator exercises the derogation provided for in Article 20(2), it shall upon request inform in writing the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility concerned of its reasons for doing so within five working days of the refusal to make the reservation or to issue the ticket or the imposition of the condition of being accompanied. The railway undertaking, ticket vendor or tour operator shall make reasonable efforts tomust propose an alternative transport option to the person in question taking into account his or her accessibility needs.
Amendment 514 #
2017/0237(COD)
a) assistance shall be provided on condition that the railway undertaking, the station manager, the ticket vendor or the tour operator with which the ticket was purchased is notified of the person’s need for such assistance at least 482 hours before the assistance is needed. Where a ticket or season ticket permits multiple journeys, one notification shall be sufficient provided that adequate information on the timing of subsequent journeys is provided. Such notifications shall be forwarded to all other railway undertakings and station managers involved in the person’s journey;
Amendment 531 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
e) assistance shall be provided on condition that the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility presents him or herself at the designated point at a time stipulated by the railway undertaking or station manager providing such assistance. Any time stipulated shall not be more than 60 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in. If no time is stipulated by which the person with disabilities or person with reduced mobility is required to present him or herself, the person shall present him or herself at the designated point at least 30 minutes before the published departure time or the time at which all passengers are asked to check in.
Amendment 533 #
2017/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
(1) Where railway undertakings and station managers lose or cause loss of, or damage to, wheelchairs, other mobility equipment or assistive devices and assistant dogs used by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility, they shall be liable for and compensate that loss or damage as soon as possible.
Amendment 109 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. On-board equipment which uses satellite positioning technology shall be compatible with the positioning services provided by thsatellite navigation systems. Such compatible systems may, inter alia, be Galileo and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service ('EGNOS') systems and may be compatible with other satellite navigation systems).
Amendment 117 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that processing of personal data necessary for the operation of the EETS is carried out in accordance with the Union rules protecting the freedoms and fundamental rights of individuals, including their privacy, and that, in particular, the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Directive (EU) 2016/680 and of Directive 2002/58/EC are complied with, while at the same time they shall allow the exchange of information with the other Member States in duly justified cases, such as failure to pay a road fee.
Amendment 143 #
2017/0128(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 3 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 requires undertakings to conduct effectively and continuously their operations with the appropriate technical equipment and facilities at an operating centre situated in the Member State of establishment, and it allows for additional requirements at national level, the most common of which being a requirement to have parking spaces available in the Member State of establishment. However, those, unevenly applied, requirements have not been sufficient to ensure a genuine link with that Member State in order to efficiently fight letter-box companies and to reduce the risk of systematic cabotage and nomadic drivers organised from an undertaking to which the vehicles do not return. Considering that, in order to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market in the area of transport, specific rules on the right of establishment and the provision of services may be necessary, it is appropriate to further harmonise the establishment requirements and to strengthen the requirements linked to the presence of the vehicles used by the transport operator in the Member State of establishment. Defining a clear minimum interval within which the vehicle has to return also contributes to ensuring that those vehicles can be correctly maintained with the technical equipment situated in the Member State of establishment and facilitates controls. The cycle for such returns should be synchronised with the obligation on the transport undertaking in Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council6 to organise its operations in a manner that enables the driver to return home at least every four weeks, so that both obligations can be fulfilled through the return of the driver together with the vehicle at least every second four week cycle. This synchronisation strengthens the right of the driver to return and reduces the risk that the vehicle has to return only to fulfil this new establishment requirement. However, the requirement to return to the Member State of establishment should not require a specific number of operations to be conducted in the Member State of establishment or otherwise limit the operators possibility to provide services throughout the internal market. _____________________________ 6 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).Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 of
Amendment 5 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 8 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 11 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 14 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) on an ongoing basis, have at its regular disposal a number of vehicles that complying with the conditions laid down in point (e) and employ drivers who are normally based at anbased on the law applicable to operational centre inof that Member State, in both casese undertaking, proportionate to the volume of transport operations carried out by the undertaking.
Amendment 20 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 b (new)
(aa) the following paragraph is inserted: '2b. Hauliers are not allowed to carry out cabotage operations with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, in the same Member State within 48 hours following the end of its cabotage operation in that Member State.';
Amendment 24 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and of each consecutive cabotage operation carried out. In the event that the vehicle has been in the territory of the host Member State within the period of four days preceding the international carriage, the haulier shall also produce clear evidence of all operations that were carried out during that period.;
Amendment 26 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Amendment 29 #
2017/0123(COD)
Council position
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union[insert date 18 month after that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union]. By .... [OJ: 4 months after that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union] the Commission shall present a proper impact assessment regarding the impact of this Regulation on actual economic situation of the EU road haulage market and drivers' health safety situation, and, where appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulation taking into account the new market situation of the sector.
Amendment 71 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 75 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 100 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The information about transport operators contained in the national electronic registers should be as complete as possiblconstantly kept complete and up-to-date to allow national authorities in charge of enforcing the relevant rules to have a sufficient overview of the operators being investigated. In particular, information regarding the registration number of the vehicles at the disposal of operators, the number of employees they hire, their risk rating and their basic financial information should allow a better national and cross- border enforcement of the provisions of Regulations(EC) No 1071/2009 and (EC) No 1072/2009. The rules on the national electronic register should therefore be amended accordingly.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The rules on national transport performed on a temporary basis by non- resident hauliers in a host Member State ('cabotage') should be clear, simple and easy to enforce, while broadly maintaining the level of liberalisation achieved so far.
Amendment 134 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Effective and efficient enforcement of the rules is a prerequisite for fair competition in the internal market. Further digitalization of enforcement by using electronic transport documents is essential in order to free up enforcement capacity, reduce unnecessary administrative burden and better target fraudulent practices. The means by which road transport operators can prove compliance with the rules for cabotage operations should be clarified. The use and transmission of electronic transport information should be recognised as such means, which should simplify the provision of relevant evidence and its treatment by the competent authorities. The format used for that purpose should ensure reliability and authenticity. Considering the increasing use of efficient electronic exchange of information in transport and logistics, it is important to ensure coherence in the regulatory frameworks and provisions addressing the simplification of administrative procedures.
Amendment 166 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
(2) By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the absence of certified annual accounts the competent authority shall agree that an undertaking demonstrate its financial standing by means of a certificate, such as a bank guarantee, an insurance policy, a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit in the name of the undertaking, or another binding document proving that the undertaking has at its disposal the amounts specified in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1;
Amendment 191 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 5 – point (a)
Article 5 – point (a)
(a) have premises in which it keeps its core business documents, in particular its commercial contraceither in written or electronic form, in particular its, accounting documents, personnel management documents, labour contracts, documents containing data relating to driving time and rest and any other document to which the competent authority must have access in order to verify compliance with the conditions laid down in this Regulation;;
Amendment 196 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 5 – point c
Article 5 – point c
(c) conduct effectively and continuously its administrative and commercial activities with the appropriate administrative equipment and facilities at premises situated in that Member State;;
Amendment 198 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 5 – point d
Article 5 – point d
Amendment 205 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point d
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 5 – point e
Article 5 – point e
Amendment 218 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point ii
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1a – point vii
Article 6 – paragraph 1a – point vii
Amendment 224 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1b – point xi
Article 6 – paragraph 1b – point xi
Amendment 231 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a – point iii
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 6 – paragraph1b – point xii
Article 6 – paragraph1b – point xii
Amendment 240 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point c
Regulation 1071/2009/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 2a – point b)
Article 6 – paragraph 2a – point b)
(b) define the degree of seriousness of infringements according to their potential to create a risk of fatalities or serious injuries and to distort competition in the road transport market, including by undermining the working conditions of transport workers;
Amendment 258 #
2017/0123(COD)
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, in the absence of certified annual accounts the competent authority shall agree that an undertaking demonstrate itsccept proof of financial standing by meansin the form of a certificate, such as or document from a financial institution, such as an insurance policy or a bank guarantee, a document issued by a financial institution establishing access to credit in the name of the undertaking, or another binding document proving that the undertaking has at its disposal the amounts specified in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1.;
Amendment 273 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) the registrationtotal numbers of the vehicles at the disposal of the undertaking pursuant to Article 5(b);
Amendment 276 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point h
Amendment 286 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 – point a – point i
Regulation 1071/2009
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point i
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point i
Amendment 382 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Regulation 1072/2009/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Once all the goods carried in the course of an incoming international carriage from another Member State or from a third country to a host Member State have been delivered, hauliers referred to in paragraph 1 shall be allowed to carry out, with the same vehicle or, in the case of a coupled combination, the motor vehicle of that same vehicle, cabotage operations in the host Member State or in contiguous Member Statesf the incoming international carriages or in contiguous Member States sharing a land border with the host Member State. The last unloading in the course of a cabotage operation shall take place within 57 days from the first day immediately following the last unloading in the host Member State in the course of the incoming international carriage.;
Amendment 411 #
2017/0123(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
National road haulage services carried out in the host Member State by a non-resident haulier shall only be deemed to comply with this Regulation if the haulier can produce clear evidence of the preceding international carriage and of the current cabotage operation.;
Amendment 4 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) While in general regular weekly rest periods and longer rest periods canshall not be taken in the vehicle or in a parking area, but only in suitable accommodation, which may be adjacent to a parking area, i, by way of derogation relevant rest periods may be taken in vehicles, provided that the vehicle is parked in certified safe and secure parking area which provides parking places for commercial vehicles and service facilities fulfilling the minimum requirements. It is of utmost importance to enable drivers to locate safe and secure parking areas that provide appropriate levels of security and appropriate facilities. The Commission has already studied how to encourage the development of high- quality parking areas, including the necessary minimum requirements. The Commission should therefore develop standards for safe and secure parking areas. Those standards should contribute to promoting high- quality parking areas. The standards may be revised in order to cater for better access to alternative fuels, in line with policies developing that infrastructure. It is also important that parking areas are being kept free from ice and snow.
Amendment 6 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Article 8 – paragraph 6
Amendment 8 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
8. Where a driver chooses to do this, daily rest periods and reduced weekly rest periods away from base may be taken in a vehicle, as long as it has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary. The regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest period of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest periods shall not be taken in a vehicle. They shall be taken in suitable gender-friendly accommodation with adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities. By way of derogation from the second subparagraph, the regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest may be taken in a vehicle, provided that the vehicle is parked in certified safe and secure parking area which provides parking places for commercial vehicles and service facilities fulfilling the minimum requirements set out in Article 8a . Until [OJ: three years after entry into force] a vehicle may also be parked in a regular parking area which provides basic service facilities. Relevant period might be prolonged by the Commission, by means of delegated act, for additional two years if according to the outcomes of the Commission’s report on the availability of safe and secure parking areas the number of certified safe and secure parking areas across EU would not be sufficient to meet reported needs. Any costs for accommodation outside the vehicle shall be covered by the employer, as well as any fee deriving from the use of safe and secure parking area.
Amendment 11 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point d
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8a – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 8a – subparagraph 1
8a. Transport undertakings shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to return to the employer's operational centre where the driver is normally based and where the driver's weekly rest period begins, in the Member State of the employer's establishment, or to return to the drivers' place of residence, or to any other location chosen by the driver, within each period of four consecutive weeks, in order to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest period of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest period.
Amendment 14 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8a – paragraph 4
Article 8a – paragraph 4
4. By 31 December 2024,At the latest [OJ: three years after the date of entry into force of this amending Regulation] the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and of secured parking facilities, as well as on the development of safe and secure parking areas certified in accordance with the delegated acts referred to in paragraph 2. That report may list. The report shall in particular cover information on the number and the location of certified safe and secure parking areas, on their capacity and usage, and on the demand for additional places or facilities. Based on this report, the Commission shall propose, if appropriate, measures aiming to increase the number and quality of certified safe and secure parking areas and/or measures to prolong transitional period laid down in the fourth subparagraph of Article 8 paragraph 8 for an additional two years.
Amendment 16 #
2017/0122(COD)
Council position
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union[insert date 18 month after that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union]. It shall apply from [insert date 18 month after date of entry into force]. By ... [OJ: 4 months after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union] the Commission shall present a proper impact assessment regarding the impact of this Regulation on actual economic situation of the EU road haulage market and drivers' health safety situation, and, where appropriate, propose amendments to this Regulation taking into account the new market situation of the sector.
Amendment 63 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Any national rules applied to road transport must be proportionate as well as justified and must not hinder or make less attractive the exercise of fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Treaty, such as the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services in order to maintain or even increase the competitiveness of the European Union.
Amendment 89 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Rest in the cabin is characteristic for the transport sector. A full separation of drivers and their vehicles is not desirable from a security and insurance perspective.
Amendment 96 #
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 tTherefore appropriate to clarify that requirement to ensure that drivers a, before banning a sleep in the vehicle and forcing drivers to spend it in a suitable accommodation, with adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities it is of utmost importance to get a clear view on existing facilities. It is therefore approvided with adequate accommodation for their regular weekly rest periods if they are taken away from homepriate to prepare a report and on its findings to propose a clear roadmap and timing on how to address the existing problems and increase the number of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities on the TEN-T network.
Amendment 97 #
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 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
(2a) in Article 6, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: 3. The total accumulated driving time during any twofour consecutive weeks shall not exceed 9180 hours.
Amendment 112 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(b) two regular weekly rest periods of at least 45 hours and two reduced weekly rest periods of at least 24 hours., or
Amendment 117 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Drivers are often faced with unforeseen circumstances which make it impossible to reach a desired destination for taking a weekly rest without violating Union rules. It is desirable to make it easier for drivers to cope with those circumstances and enable them to reach their destination for a weekly rest without breaching the requirements on maximum driving times.
Amendment 118 #
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 1 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) one regular weekly rest period of at least 45 hours and three reduced rest periods of at least 24 hours.
Amendment 121 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(aa) in paragraph 6, the following subparagraph is added: If a reduced weekly rest period is taken, the driver must take the difference between the rest period taken and 45 hours, in a single block, by the end of the fourth week following the week in which the reduced rest period ends.
Amendment 127 #
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 – paragraph 8a
Article 8 – paragraph 8a
Amendment 144 #
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 – paragraph 8 b
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b
8b. A transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at homein the country of establishment of the undertaking within each period of threefour consecutive weeks.;
Amendment 144 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Many road transport operations within the Community involve transport by ferry or by rail for part of the journey. Clear, appropriate provisions regarding rest periods and breaks should therefore be laid down for such operations.
Amendment 152 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 8 c (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is inserted: “8c. Daily rest periods and weekly rest periods (both regular and reduced ones) away from base may be taken in a vehicle, as long as it has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary.”
Amendment 208 #
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 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
(2a) Article 6(3) is replaced by the following "3. The total accumulated driving time during any twofour consecutive weeks shall not exceed 9180 hours. " Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/resource.html?uri=cellar:5cf5ebde-d494-40eb-86a7- 2131294ccbd9.0005.02/DOC_1&format=PDF)
Amendment 266 #
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) two regular weekly rest periods of at least 45 hours and two reduced weekly rest periods of at least 24 hours. or
Amendment 274 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point b a (new)
In Article 8, paragraph 6, the following point shall be added: "ba) one regular weekly rest of at least 45 hours and three reduced rests of at least 24 hours."
Amendment 275 #
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 309 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 7
Article 8 – paragraph 7
7. Any rest period taken as compensation for a reduced weekly rest period shall immediately precede or follow a regular weeklybe attached to another rest period of at least 45nine hours.;
Amendment 313 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c – introductory part
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8
Article 8
(c) the following paragraphs 8a, 8b and 8bc are inserted:
Amendment 314 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 8 b a (new)
(c b) 8ba. The provisions under Article 8.8b shall not apply to the transport of properties, material, accessories and animals to or from entertainment shows, theatrical, musical, film, sports or circus performances when the same transport company provides transport services to a customer for the duration of its entertainment, theatrical, musical, film, sports or circus tour."
Amendment 319 #
2017/0122(COD)
8a. The regular weekly rest periods and any weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for previous reduced weekly rest shall notmay be taken: a) in athe vehicle. They shall be taken in a suitable accommodation, with adequate sleeping and sanitary facilities; provided that the vehicle has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary, or b) at home or at another private location chosen by the driver. When the driver decides to take this rest at home, the transport undertaking shall provide the driver with the means to return home.
Amendment 333 #
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 – paragraph 8 a – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point a
Amendment 338 #
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 – paragraph 8 a – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 8 a – point b
Amendment 363 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Regulation 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 8b
Article 8 – paragraph 8b
8b. A transport undertaking shall organise the work of drivers in such a way that the drivers are able to spend at least one regular weekly rest period or a weekly rest of more than 45 hours taken in compensation for reduced weekly rest at home within each period of threefour consecutive weeks.;
Amendment 373 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 9 a (new)
(c a) In Article 8, new paragraph 9 a is added: 9a. Member States shall issue an annual report to the European Commission on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities on their national territory, from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. The European Commission shall establish a common standard for Member States reporting. The European Commission shall by 31 December 2019 at the latest, present an overall report to the European Parliament and the Council on the availability of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking facilities on the TEN-T network. This report shall be updated annually on the basis of information gathered by the European Commission and contain a list of proposed measures to increase the number and quality of suitable rest facilities for drivers and secured parking spaces. On the basis of these reports, the European Commission shall reassess, by 31 December 2025 at the latest, whether it is necessary to propose additional measures.
Amendment 392 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
9. By way of derogation from Article 8, where a driver accompanies a vehicle which is transported by ferry or train, and takes a regular daily rest period or reduced weekly rest period, that period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities not exceeding one hour in total. During that regular daily rest or reduced weekly rest period the driver shall have access to a bunk or couchette at their disposal. Such a derogation should be extended to regular weekly rests when the ferry or train journey is 10 hours or more in duration.;
Amendment 408 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Provided that road safety is not thereby jeopardised, the driver may depart from Article 8(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 8(6) to be able to reach a suitable accommodation as referred to in Article 8(8a) to take a daily or weekly rest there. Such a departure shall not result in exceeding daily or weekly driving times or shortening daily or weekly rest periods. However, the daily driving time can be extended by two hours when the driving period is immediately followed by a rest period of not less than 45 consecutive hours. Such extensions to daily driving time should be within the limit of the maximum accumulated driving times, e.g.56 hours in one week and 180 hours in four weeks. The driver shall indicate the reason for such departure manually on the record sheet of the recording equipment or on a printout from the recording equipment or in the duty roster, at the latest on arrival at the suitable accommodation.
Amendment 423 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. In urgent cases Member States may grant, under exceptional circumstances, a temporary exception for a period not exceeding 30 days, which shall be duly justified and notified immediately to the Commission.; This information shall be published on a dedicated public website maintained by the European Commission in all EU languages.;
Amendment 428 #
2017/0122(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EC) No 561/2006
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties shall be effective, proportionate to their gravity as determined in accordance with Annex III to Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council12 , dissuasive and non-discriminatory. No infringement of this Regulation and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 shall be subjected to more than one penalty or procedure. The Member States shall notify the Commission of those measures and the rules on penalties by the date specified in the second subparagraph of Article 29. They shall notify without delay any subsequent amendments thereto. The Commission shall inform Member States accordingly. This information shall be published on a dedicated public website maintained by the European Commission in all EU languages, containing detailed information on such penalties applicable in EU Member States.; _________________ 12 Directive 2006/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 on minimum conditions for the implementation of Council Regulations (EEC) No 3820/85 and (EEC) No 3821/85 concerning social legislation relating to road transport activities and repealing Council Directive 88/599/EEC (OJ L 102, 11.4.2006, p. 35).
Amendment 482 #
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 suitable 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 2 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11 a) In order to ensure efficient use of transport resources, take into account the operational realities and reduce the number of empty runs, which is an important element in achieving the objectives of the Paris agreement in relation to the reduction of CO2 emissions, a limited number of additional transport activities should be possible without triggering the posting rules. Such activities consist of operations performed during a period in the course of or following a bilateral international transport operation from the Member State of establishment and before the return journey to the Member State of establishment.
Amendment 4 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) When a driver is engaged in a combined transport operation, the nature of the service provided during the initial or final road leg is closely linked with the Member State of establishment if the road leg on its own is a bilateral transport operation. By contrast, when the transport operation during the road leg is carried out within the host Member State or as a non-bilateral international transport operation, there is a sufficient link with the territory of a host Member State and therefore the posting rules should apply.
Amendment 5 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Where a driver performs other types of operations, notably cabotage operations or non-bilateral international transport operations, there is a sufficient link to the territory of the host Member State. The link exists in case of cabotage operations as defined by Regulations (EC) No 1072/20096 and (EC) No 1073/20097 of the European Parliament and of the Council since the entire transport operation takes place in a host Member State and the service is thus closely linked to the territory of the host Member State. A non- bilateral international transport operation is characterised by the fact that the driver is engaged in international carriage outside of the Member State of establishment of the undertaking making the posting. The services performed are therefore linked with the host Member States concerned rather than with the Member State of establishment. In those cases, sector- specific rules are only required with regard to the administrative requirements and control measures. Nevertheless, until negotiations between the Union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive will be concluded, certain number of cross-trade operations should be exempted from posting rules. _________________ 6Regulation (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 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 7Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88).
Amendment 7 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Union operators face growing competition from operators based in third countries. It is therefore of the utmost importance to ensure that Union operators are not discriminated against. According to Article 1(4) of Directive 96/71/EC, undertakings established in a non-member State must not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a Member State. That principle should also apply with regard to the specific rules on posting provided for in this Directive. It should, in particular, apply when third country operators perform transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the Union marketTherefore, taking into account the fact that the Union has already exercised its competence and adopted common specific rules on posting of drivers, it should begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 11 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
For the purpose of this Directive, a bilateral transport operation in respect of goods means the movement of goods, based on a transport contractconsignment note, from the Member State of establishment, as defined in Article 2(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009, to another Member State or to a third country, or from another Member State or a third country to the Member State of establishment.
Amendment 12 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In a bilateral transport operation, a Member State of establishment shall be either the place of origin where the transported goods are loaded or the place of destination where the goods are unloaded. Moreover, a bilateral transport operation may involve picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their final delivery at one or several delivery points.
Amendment 14 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 15 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
For the purpose of this Directive, a cross- trade operation is the movement of goods, based on a consignment note, between two different Member States other than the Member State of establishment, as defined in Article 2(8) of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. Moreover, a cross-trade transport operation may involve picking up of the goods at one or several loading points until their final delivery at one or several delivery points.
Amendment 16 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 18 #
2017/0121(COD)
The exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply only until the date from which smart tachographs complying with the requirement of recording border crossings and additional activities referred to in the first subparagraph of Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 are required to be fitted in the vehicles registered in a Member State for the first time, under the fourth subparagraph of Article 8(1) of that Regulation. From that date the exemptions for additional activities set out in the third and fourth subparagraphs of this paragraph shall apply solely to drivers using vehicles fitted with smart tachographs, as provided for in Articles 8, 9 and 10 of that Regulationnegotiations between the Union and relevant third countries as regards the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive will be concluded.
Amendment 20 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) picks up passengers in the Member State of establishment and sets them down in another Member State and/or a third country;
Amendment 22 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) picks up passengers in a Member State and/or a third country and sets them down in the Member State of establishment; or
Amendment 24 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) picks up and sets down passengers in the Member State of establishment for the purpose of carrying out local excursions in another Member State and/or a third country, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009.
Amendment 25 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to create a safe, efficient and socially responsible road transport sector it is necessary to ensure a balance between free movement of services, adequate working conditions and social protection for drivers, on the one hand, andto provide a suitable business and fair competition conditionsve environment for operators, on the other, while respecting the fundamental freedoms, the freedom of movement of services in particular, guaranteed by the Treaties.
Amendment 26 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Moreover, a bilateral transport operation in international occasional or regular carriage of passengers may involves picking up of passengers and /or setting passengers down more than once as specified in journey form or authorisation.
Amendment 27 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 30 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 31 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Any national rules applied to road transport must be proportionate as well as justified and must not hinder or make less attractive the exercise of fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Treaty, such as the freedom of movement of services in order to maintain or even increase the competitiveness of the European Union, including the costs of products and services by respecting the working conditions and social protection for drivers as well as the speciality of the sector since drivers are highly mobile workers, not posted workers.
Amendment 32 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 8
Article 1 – paragraph 8
8. A posting shall, for the purpose of Article 3(1a) of Directive 96/71/EC, be considered to beas ending when the driver leafinally delivers goods or sets passengers down in the host Member State in the performance of thean international carriage of goods or passengers. That period of, and that posting period shall not be cumulated with previous periods of postingosting periods in the context of such international operations performed byof the same driver or by another driver whom he or she replaces.
Amendment 33 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 1 – paragraph 10
Article 1 – paragraph 10
10. Transport undertakings established in a non-Member State shall not be given more favourable treatment than undertakings established in a Member State, including when performing transport operations under bilateral or multilateral agreements granting access to the Union market or parts thereof. Hence once this Directive has entered into force, the Union shall begin negotiations with the relevant third countries with a view to the application of rules equivalent to those laid down in this Directive.
Amendment 35 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and facilitatsuring the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based on fairnon- discriminatory competition between national and foreign operators isas enshrined in the Treaty and social and working conditions for drivers are crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 37 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current Union social legislation in road transport, certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified. Furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between Member States in interpretation, application and implementation of the rules. This creates legal uncertainty and the illegal and unlawful practice of unequal treatment of drivers and operators in some Member States, which is detrimental to the working, social and competition conditions in the sector and, in some cases, leads to the populist rhetoric of social dumping, whilst more emphasis should be put on fighting against undeclared workers in transport sector.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0121(COD)
Council position
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
This Directive shall enter into force on the day following[insert date 18 month after that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union].
Amendment 43 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) Given the high mobility of workforce in the road transport sector, sector-specific rules are needed to ensure the balance between the freedom to provide cross-border services for operators, the free movement of goods and the social protection of drivers. Therefore, the aim of this directive is to provide legal certainty and clarity, to contribute to the harmonization and fostering of enforcement and to the fight against illegal practices and lower administrative burden.
Amendment 45 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to create a safe, efficient and socially responsible road transport sector it is necessary to ensure the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services, adequate working conditions and social protection for drivers, on the one hand, and and to provide a suitable business and fair competition conditionsve environment for operators, on the otherwhile respecting the fundamental freedoms, the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services in particular as guaranteed by the Treaties.
Amendment 59 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Any national rules applied to road transport must be proportionate as well as justified and must not hinder or make less attractive the exercise of fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Treaty, such as the free movement of goods and the freedom to provide services in order to maintain or even increase the competitiveness of the Union, including the costs of products and services by respecting the working conditions and social protection for drivers as well as respecting the specificities of the sector since drivers are highly mobile workers, not posted workers.
Amendment 62 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The balance between enhancing social and working conditions for drivers and facilitatsuring the exercise of the freedom to provide road transport services based on fairnon- discriminatory competition between national and foreign operators isas enshrined in the Treaty and social and working conditions for drivers are crucial for the smooth functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 66 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Having evaluated the effectiveness and efficiency of the current Union social legislation in road transport, certain loopholes in the existing provisions and deficiencies in their enforcement were identified. Furthermore a number of discrepancies exist between Member States in interpretation, application and implementation of the rules. This creates legal uncertainty and the illegal and unlawful practice of unequal treatment of drivers and operators in some Member States, which is detrimental to the working, social and competition conditions in the sector and, in some cases, leads to the populist rhetoric of so-called social dumping without clear and widely agreed definition, whilst more emphasis should be put on fighting against undeclared workers in the transport sector.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Such balanced criteria should be based on a concept of a sufficient link of a driver with a territory of a host Member State. Therefore, a time threshold should be established, beyond which the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State shall apply in case of international transport operations. This time threshold should not apply to cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/200918 and 1073/200919 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply to cabotage irrespective of the frequency and duration of the operations carried out by a driverransit and international transport operations as defined by Regulations 1072/200918 and 1073/200919 should not be subject to Directive 96/71/EC and Directive 2014/67/EU as there is no direct competition with national companies in the case of transit and international transport and there is a clear link of the driver to the Member State of establishment of the company. __________________ 18 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 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 19 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.88)
Amendment 74 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Having in mind the specific character of transport services and the direct impact on the free movement of goods, with special focus on road safety and security, roadside checks should be limited to the minimum. Drivers should not be liable for additional administrative obligations of their respective companies. Rules on working time should be controlled at the premises of the transport operator only.
Amendment 82 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) A time threshold should apply to cabotage operations as defined in Regulations (EU) No 1072/20091a and (EU) No 1073/20091b since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence, the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply beyond the time threshold set in Article 8(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1072/2009. __________________ 1a 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 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 1b Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 88).
Amendment 87 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of the sector-specific rules on posting of workers and to avoid disproportionate administrative burdens for non-resident operators sector, specific and drivers as highly mobile workers, the Internal Market Information System (IMI), established by Regulation No 1024/20112 should be used for exchange of information between Member States and standardized forms of documents together with specific non-burdensome administrative and control requirements should also be established in the road transport sector, taking full advantage of control tools such as the digital tachograph.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
These checks shall cover each year a large and representative cross-section of mobile workers, drivers, undertakings and vehicles falling, where relevant and justified, within the scope of Regulations (EC) No 561/2006 and (EU) No 165/2014 and of mobile workers and drivers falling withing the scope of Directive 2002/15/EC.;
Amendment 113 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past experiencontroversial experience of non-compliant practice in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings. They shall also be carried out if serious infringements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 or (EU) No 165/2014 or Directive 2002/15/EC have been detected at the roadside.;
Amendment 123 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Such balanced criteria should be based on a concept of a sufficient link of a driver with a territory of a host Member State. Therefore, a time threshold should be established, beyond which the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State shall apply in case of international transport operations. This time threshold should not apply to cabotageransit and international transport operations as defined by Regulations (EC) No 1072/200918 and 1073/200919 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply to cabotage irrespective of the frequency and duration of the operations carried out by a driverhould not be subject to Directive 96/71/EC and Directive 2014/67/EU as companies cannot exercise the free movement of goods in other way than crossing borders of Member States, and therefore there is no direct competition with national companies in the case of transit and international transport operations and there is a clear link of the driver to the Member State of establishment of the company. _________________ 18 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 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 72). 19 Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 on common rules for access to the international market for coach and bus services, and amending Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 (OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p.88)
Amendment 130 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) A time threshold should apply to cabotage operations as defined by Regulations 1072/2009 and 1073/2009 since the entire transport operation is taking place in a host Member State. As a consequence, the minimum rate of pay and the minimum annual paid holidays of the host Member State should apply following the time threshold set in Article 8, paragraph 2 of the revised Regulation 1072/2009.* _________________ * Due to the ongoing revision of the Regulation 1072/2009, concrete article and paragraph numbers might need further alignment
Amendment 135 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Amendment 136 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of the sector-specific rules on posting of workers and to avoid disproportionate administrative burdens for non-resident operators sector, specific and drivers, as highly mobile workers, a dedicated public interface of the Internal Market Information System (IMI), established by Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 should be used for exchange of information between Member States, while operators of transport companies should also be able to submit and update all relevant documents, including the declaration, to the IMI system. Standardized forms of documents together with specific non- burdensome administrative and control requirements should also be established in the road transport sector, taking full advantage of control tools such as the digital tachograph.
Amendment 166 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
These checks shall cover each year a large and representative cross-section of mobile workers, drivers, undertakings and vehicles falling, where relevant and justified, within the scope of Regulations (EC) No 561/2006 and (EU) No 165/2014 and of mobile workers and drivers falling withing the scope of Directive 2002/15/EC.; Checks of compliance with the provisions of Directive 2002/15/EC shall be carried out solely at the premises of undertakings or digitally, via the IMI system."
Amendment 171 #
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 performingDirective 96/71/EC or Directive 2014/67/EU to transit and international carriagetransport 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 days during a period of one calendar month.
Amendment 175 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
4. The information submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 shall include the number of drivers checked at the roadside, the number of checks at the premises of undertakings, the number of working days checked at the premises and the number and type of infringements reported, together with a record of whether passengers or goods were transported.
Amendment 181 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC shall not apply to drivers engaged in road passenger transport activities, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009.
Amendment 181 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Checks at premises shall be planned in the light of past alleged experience of non-compliant practices in relation to the various types of transport and undertakings. They shall also be carried out if serious infringements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 or (EU) No 165/2014 or Directive 2002/15/EC have been detected at the roadside.. Checks of weekly working times as set out in Directive 2002/15/EC shall be carried out only at the premises or digitally, via the IMI system ";
Amendment 188 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 200 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
By derogation from Article 1 of Directive 96/71/EC [as amended by COD 2016/0070], transport operations falling under the scope of this directive cannot be subject to rules on long-term posting.
Amendment 200 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b a (new)
Directive 2006/22/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Amendment 205 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. By derogation from Article (...)* of the legislative act amending Directive 96/71/EC, transport operations failing under the scope of this Directive should be excluded from the non-universally applicable collective agreements.
Amendment 213 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 240 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Directive 2006/22/EC
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Annex I – Part A – point 6
Amendment 249 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Article establishes sector- specific rules and derogations as regards certain aspects of Directive 96/71/EC relating to the posting of drivers in the road transport sector and of Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to administrative requirements and control measures for the posting of those drivers.
Amendment 255 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) an obligation for the road transport operator established in another Member State to send a posting declaration to the Internal Market Information System (IMI) or to submit to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting, in standardized, electronic form, in an developed and made available by the Commission, in any of the official languages of the host Member State or in EnglishUnion, containing only the following information:
Amendment 272 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iv
(iv) the anticipated duration, envisaged beginning and end date of the posting;
Amendment 276 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall not apply Directive 96 /71/EC or Directive 2014/67/EU to transit and international transport operations as defined by Regulations (EC) No 1072/2009 and 1073/2009. Member States shall 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 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 days during a period of one calendar monthcabotage operations, beyond the time threshold set in Article 8(2) of the revised Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009.
Amendment 300 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 307 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
(d) an obligation for the driver to keep and make available, where requested at the roadside control, in paper ortransport manager or other contact person(s) in the Member State of establishment to make available in electronic form, a copy of the employment contract or an equivalent document within the meaning of Article 3 of Council Directive 91/533/EEC20, translated into one of the driver, in any of the official languages of the Union within 14 working days of the request made by the relevant authorities of the host Member State or into English; __________________ 20 Council Directive 91/533/EEC of 14 October 1991 on an employer's obligation to inform employees of the conditions applicable to the contract or employment relationship (OJ L 288, 18.10.1991, p. 32)
Amendment 319 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
(e) an obligation for the driver to make available, where requested at the roadside control, in paper ortransport manager or other contact person(s) in the Member State of establishment to make available in electronic form, a copy of payslips for last two months; during the roadside check, the driver shall be allowed to contact the head office, the transport manager or anthe driver´s payslips for the preceding two calendar months within 14 working days of the request made by other person or entity which may provide this copy relevant authorities of the host Member State;
Amendment 322 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC shall not apply to drivers engaged in road passenger transport activities, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009. Member States may however decide to apply Directive 96/71/EC to drivers engaged in cabotage operations in the framework of an occasional service, within the meaning of Regulation (EC) No 1073/2009, under the cumulative conditions that: – the cabotage operation is not preceded by an incoming international transport operation nor followed by an outgoing international transport operation. – the passenger transport operator and the group of passengers are not established nor do they reside in the same country.
Amendment 324 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) an obligation for the road transport operator to deliver, after the period of posting, in paper or electronic form, copies of documents referred to in points (b), (c) and (e),c) at the request of the authorities of the host Member State within a reasonable period of time;
Amendment 338 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 359 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by […] [The time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and, generally, will not exceed two years] at the latestthree years from the entry into force of this Directive, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 362 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from […... [COD 2016/0070 -revised Posting of Workers Directive] is applicable].
Amendment 366 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The transport sector, due to its recognised highly mobile features, is exempt from the measures deriving from the legislative act amending Directive 96/71/EC.
Amendment 389 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. By derogation to Article 1* of ... [2016/0070 (COD)], transport operations falling under the scope of this Directive shall not be subject to rules on long-term posting. _________________ * Due to the ongoing revision of the Directive 96/71/EC, concrete article number might need further alignment.
Amendment 391 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. By derogation to Article 1* of ... [2016/0070 (COD)], transport operations falling under the scope of this Directive shall be excluded from the non- universally applicable collective agreements. _________________ * Due to the ongoing revision of the Directive 96/71/EC, concrete article number might need further alignment.
Amendment 403 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. By way of derogation from Article 9 of Directive 2014/67/EU Member States may only impose the following administrative requirements and control measures:
Amendment 412 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – introductory part
(a) an obligation for the road transport operator established in another Member State to send a posting declaration to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the posting, in electronic formubmit a declaration to the Internal Market Information (IMI) system or to send it to the national competent authorities at the latest at the commencement of the operation, in standardized electronic form, developed and made available by the Commission, in any official language of the host Member State or in EnglishEuropean Union, containing only the following information:
Amendment 430 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point ii
(ii) the contact details of a transport manager or other contact person(s) in the Member State of establishment to liaise with the competent authorities of the host Member State, in which the services are provided and to send out and receive documents or notices;
Amendment 447 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point a – point iv
(iv) the anticipated duration, envisaged beginning and end date of the posting;
Amendment 473 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) an obligation for the driver to keep and make available, where requested at the roadside control, in paper or electronic form, a copy of the posting declaration and evidence of transport operation taking place in the host Member State, such as an electronic consignment note (e-CMR) or evidence referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 495 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point d
Amendment 515 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point e
Amendment 527 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 4 – point f
(f) an obligation for the road transport operator to deliver, after the period of posting, in paper or electronic form, copies of documents referred to in points (b), (c) and (ec), at the request of the competent authorities of the host Member State where the operator is established within a reasonable period of time;
Amendment 555 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5
Article 2 – paragraph 5
5. For the purposes of point (a) of paragraph 4 the road transport operator may provide a posting declaration covering a period of a maximum of six months. Checks and controls of employment contract or an equivalent document and payslips shall be carried out only at the premises or digitaly, via the IMI system.
Amendment 584 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by […] [The time limit for transposition will be as short as possible and, generally, will not exceed two years] at the latest... [three years from the entry into force of this Directive], the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall forthwith communicate to the Commission the text of those provisions.
Amendment 587 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The transport sector, due to its recognised highly mobile nature, is exempt from the measures deriving from the legislative act amending Directive 96/71/EC until this Directive shall become applicable..
Amendment 591 #
2017/0121(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from […... [the date of entry into force of Directive 96/71/EC as amended by 2016/0070(COD)]..
Amendment 19 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Aviation plays a crucial role in Union's economy. It is a strong driver for economic growth, jobs, trade, tourism and mobility. Over the past decades, growth in air transport services significantly contributed to improving connectivity within the Union and with third countries and has been a significant enabler of Union economy at large.
Amendment 33 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Fair competition between air carriers should preferabimarily be addressed during the contextnegotiation of air transport or air services agreements with third countries. However, most air transport or air services agreements concluded between the Union or its Member States or both, on the one hand, and third countries on the other do not so far provide for corresponding rules. Efforts should therefore be strengthened to negotiate the inclusion of fair competition clauses in existing and future air transport or air services agreements with third countries.
Amendment 49 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Effective, proportionate and dissuasive legislation remains necessary in order to maintain conditions conducive to a high level of Union connectivity and to ensure fair competition with third countries air carriers. To that end, the Commission should be entrusted with the power to conduct an investigation and to take measures where necessary. Such measures should be available either where relevant obligations under an agreement to which the Union is a party are violated, or where practices affectingthat jeopardise and restrict competition cause or threaten to cause injury to Union air carriers.
Amendment 86 #
2017/0116(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely the efficient protection, equal for all Union carriers and based on uniform criteria and procedures, against violation of applicable international obligations and against injury or threat of injury to one or more Union air carriers caused by practices affectingthat jeopardise or restrict competition, adopted by third countries or third country entities cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States, but can rather be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on the European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.
Amendment 87 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
Amendment 100 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Time-based user charges do by nature not accurately reflect infrastructure costs actually induced and, for similar reasons, are not effective when it comes to incentivising cleaner and more efficient operations, or reducing congestion. They should therefore be should therefore, in the case of heavy goods vehicles, gradually be replaced by distance-based charges, which are fairer, more efficient and more effective. In the case of light duty vehicles (passenger cars, minibuses and vans) and coaches and buses, it should be possible to maintain time-based user charges.
Amendment 110 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In order to secure user acceptance of future road charging schemes, Member States should be allowed to introduce and maintain adequate systems for the collection of charges as part of a wider package of mobility services. Such systems should ensure a fair distribution of infrastructure costs and reflect the '‘polluter pays'’ principle. Any Member States introducing such a system should ensure that it complies with the provisions of Directive 2004/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council16 . _________________ 16 Directive 2004/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the interoperability of electronic road toll systems in the Community (Text with EEA relevance), OJ L 166, 30.4.2004, p. 124–143, as well as the need to take into account the different means and social situations of the various sections of society and other differences between Member States.
Amendment 132 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The variation of infrastructure charges according to Euro emission class has contributed to the use of cleaner vehicles. However, with the renewal of vehicle fleets, the variation of charges on this basis on the inter-urban network is expected to become obsolete by the end of 2020 and should therefore be phased out by that timewhen the technical and legal preconditions for doing so can be established. From the same point in time, external-cost charging should be applied more systematically, as a targeted means to recover external cost in respect of situations in which it matters most.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Road congestion, to which all motor vehicles contribute in different proportions, represents a cost of about 1 % of GDP. A significant part of this cost can be attributed to interurban congestion. A specific congestion charge should therefore be allowed, on condition that it is applied to all vehicle categoriesTherefore, it should be possible to introduce a specific congestion charge where that is justified in the light of the road charges already levied on the same route. In order to be effective and proportionate, the charge should be calculated on the basis of the marginal congestion cost and differentiated according to location, time and vehicle category. In order to maximise the positive effect of congestion charges, corresponding revenues should be allocated to projects addressing the sources of the problem.
Amendment 187 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 190 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20a) In view of the principle of subsidiarity and the economic and other differences between Member States and the disparities in means between individual sections of society, it should remain the responsibility of the Member States to introduce tolls and to introduce and maintain time- or distance-based user charges for passenger cars, vans, minibuses, coaches and buses.
Amendment 249 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new)
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 23 a (new)
(23a) ‘zero-emission operation’ means an operation by vehicle that is capable to operate with no exhaust emissions on the covered road network;
Amendment 284 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Amendment 299 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 – paragraph 9
Article 7 – paragraph 9
(9) As of 1 January 2020, tolls and user charges applied to heavy duty vehicles shall apply to all heavy duty vehiclesTolls and user charges for heavy goods vehicles and for other heavy duty vehicles (coaches and buses) may be introduced or maintained independently from one another.
Amendment 351 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 f – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 f – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the revenue generated from the mark-up is invested in financing the construction of overall transport infrastructure of the corer other sections of the toll road network identified in accordance with Chapter III of Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013, which contribute directly to the alleviation of the congestion or environmental damage and which are located in the same corridor as the road section on which the mark-up is applied;
Amendment 383 #
2017/0114(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 1999/62/EC
Article 7 g – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 g – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Within one year from the entry into force of the delegated act, Member States shall vary the infrastructure charge taking into account the reference CO2 emission values and the relevant vehicle categorisation. Charges shall be varied in such a way that no infrastructure charge is more than 100% above the same charge for equivalent vehicles having the lowest, but not zero, CO2 emissions. Zero-emission vehicles and zero-emission operations shall benefit from infrastructure charges reduced by 75% compared to the highest rate. (This amendment should apply to Annex VII as well.)
Amendment 17 #
2017/0113(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The use of hired vehicles can in certain cases 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 also safer and less polluting.
Amendment 55 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/59/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 1
- either on the driving licence,
Amendment 57 #
2017/0015(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2003/59/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Amendment 7 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to the results of the 39th session of ICAO Assembly in 2016 in Montreal;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the shift towards low- emission mobility offers major opportunities for carvehicle manufacturers, suppliers and for innovative energy and service providers;
Amendment 98 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to review the EU approach to aviation connectivity; stresses that connectivity should focus on connecting remote and disadvantaged regions of the Union; underscores that this should be combined with investments in green alternatives such as cross-border (night) trains;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that clearer price signals to reflect better the polluter-pays and user- pays principles are essential in ensuring fairness and a level-playing field for different transport modes in Europe, while in the meantime taking into consideration the advantages and disadvantages of different charging systems for citizens and companies;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts at developing standards for inter- operable electronic tolling systems in the EU and the forthcoming revision of the Eurovignette Directive, which should include distance-based charging and differentiation on the basis of carbon dioxide emissions; calls for the extension of distance-based charging to cover all passenger cars and vans, and for the principle to be extended to urban areas;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that intelligent transport systems, platooning and autonomous vehicles can be an important asset in improving the efficiency of transport; insiststresses, however, that autonomous vehicles should be electric, shared, and include smart measures to mitigate increasing use, while maximum safety standards must be ensured in order to exclude any possible cyber-attacks;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes efforts to ensure comprehensive and interoperable infrastructure for electric vevehicle charging and fuelling, whicle chargingtaking into account the future expansion of low-emission heavy duty vehicles;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that an obligation for fuel suppliers to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of energy supplied through renewable electricity, sustainable advanced biofuels or synthetic fuels would be the mostan effective approach for reducing the climate impact of road transport;
Amendment 235 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Concurs with the Commission that food-based biofuels have a limited role in decarbonising the transport sector and agrees with the state aid guidelines that food-based biofuels should not receive public support after 2020, however is of the opinion, that economic operators that have invested in conventional biofuel technologies should be assisted in shifting their production towards advanced biofuels;
Amendment 268 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Urges the Commission and the Member States to limitpromote European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), Trans- European Transport network (TEN-T), Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) financing to initiatives that contribute to climate action;
Amendment 289 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages cities to include GHG targets into their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and calls for the Commission to linkpromote EU co-financing of urban projects to achieving such targets;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 358 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Expects the Commission to come forward with a proposal for CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) for 2025 without further delay, as well as for CO2 certification to allow for differentiation in road-user charging with zero emission vehicles fully relieved of such charges;
Amendment 372 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to include HDVs and their supporting infrastructure in its focus of resources on innovative zero- and low-emissions options and their deployment;
Amendment 378 #
2016/2327(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Calls on the Commission to foster the shift to eHighways, an innovative electric road freight transport system as an alternative and low-emission freight transport mode;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the accelerated implementation of the operational programmes during the year 2016 and strongly encourages all actors involved to continue to speed up and improve the quality of their activities;
Amendment 73 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that although cohesion policy has mitigated the impact of the crisis, regional disparities and social inequalities remain high; calls for continuous action to reduce disparities and avoid new divergences, particularly in less developed regions, while maintaining support for transition and for more developed regions so as to facilitate ownership of the policy in all regions;
Amendment 141 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Highlights the need to simplify the cohesion policy’s management system at all governance levels in order to reduce the administrative burdens and make it more accessible, flexible and effective; supports the conclusions and recommendations hitherto adopted by the ‘High Level Group monitoring simplification for beneficiaries of ESI Funds’;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that grants should remain the basis of the financing of cohesion policy; notes, however, the gradual shift from grants to and the tailor-made financial instruments should have complementary role; notes, however, the increasing use of financial instruments; points out that the replacement of grants by loans, equity or guarantees must be carried out with caution where such financial instruments demonstrate an added value, taking into account regional disparities and the diversity of practices and experiences; stresses the importance of assistance to local and regional authorities on the innovative financial instruments through platforms such as fi-compass;
Amendment 259 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the fact that in order to improve the visibility of ESI Funds, greater focus must be placed on participation by stakeholders and recipients; urges, furthermore, the Commission, Member States, regions and cities to communicate in a more efficient way on both the achievements of cohesion policy and the lessons to be learned; calls on therefore the Commission to develop and maintain communication strategies and platforms which would comprehensively and equally promote the opportunities provided and achievement delivered by the EU's cohesion policy;
Amendment 268 #
2016/2326(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the fostering of economic, social and territorial cohesion and solidarity across the EU to be put at the top of the EU agenda, and to maintain the fight against poverty and social exclusion, as well as against discrimination; points out that the special needs of all regions, particularly the economic, social and geographical circumstances, should be taken into account in order to maximize the economic and social impact of future cohesion policy;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on the Commission to stimulate and support greater involvement of SMEs in space activities and space- related research;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2325(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission to make available to European transport stakeholders the scientific space research and data related to transport in order to foster the broader use of new innovative technologies, thus enhancing competitiveness of transport services on European and global market.
Amendment 135 #
2016/2314(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. NoteRegrets that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has noto been drafted, andtherefore urges Kosovo to establish the association without further delay in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia’s parallel structures and calls for their dismantlement; encourages all stakeholders to find an acceptable and mutually agreeable long-term solution for the status of the Trepca mining complex;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the opening of negotiations on Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security) as the key chapters in the EU approach to enlargement based on the rule of law; welcomes the opening of Chapters 32 (Financial Control) and 35 (Other Issues), the opening of negotiations on Chapter 5 (Public Procurement) and the opening and provisional closure of Chapter 25 (Science and Research); calls on the Council to open Chapter 26 (Education and Culture) and all other negotiating chapters which have been technically prepared;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the EU and its constructive and well-prepared approach to the negotiations, which is a clear sign of determination and political will; calls on Serbia to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian population; calls on the European Commission and the Serbian government to take coordinated steps in order to intensify visibility of investments and funding from the EU budget so that increase the awareness of citizens of the EU funds directed to Serbia;
Amendment 68 #
2016/2311(INI)
3. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies remains a key indicator of a successful integration process; commends the adoption of Revised National Programme for the Adoption of Aquis (NPAA); calls on Serbia to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy and the improvement of the overall economic situation in the country; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of its policy weaknesses, in particular with regard to the budget deficit; highlights that growth prospects have improved and domestic and external imbalances have been reduced; underlinin view of harmonization with aquis communautaire welcomes that the restructuring of publicly owned enterprises has advanced; notes the paramount importance of smal, particularly in the field of energy and railway transportation and underlines the importance of their professional mand medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to Serbia'sagement in order to make them more effective, competitive and economyic;
Amendment 82 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the paramount role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for Serbia's economy; calls the Serbian government and the EU institutions to expand their funding opportunities for SMEs, especially in the field of IT and digital economy; commends its efforts concerning dual and vocational education in order to address youth unemployment and encourages it to promote entrepreneurship, particularly among young people;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on Serbia to progressively align its foreign and security policy with that of the EU, including its policy on Russia; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution to and continued participation in international peacekeeping operations;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes Serbia's active role in police and judicial cooperation on international and regional level and the progress made in the fight against organised crime and the adoption of Serbia’s first national serious and organise crime threat assessment (SOCTA); calls on Serbia to step up efforts to investigate wider criminal networks, improve financial investigations and intelligence-led policing and develop a solid track record of final convictions; has taken note of the controversial events in Belgrade’s Savamala district and calls for their swift resolution;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates the importance of all independent regulatory bodies, including the Ombudsman, in ensuring oversight and accountability of the executive; calls on the authorities to provide the Ombudsmanindependent regulatory bodies with full political and administrative support for histheir work;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. WUnderlines the importance of consistent legal framework on the rights of national minorities and the clarification of legal status and jurisdiction of national minority councils, hence commends the progress made in the drafting of the Law on rights and freedoms of national minorities and that a working group was appointed to draft the amendments of the Law on national councils of national minorities; welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full and timely implementation of the action plan; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent and effective implementation of legislation on protection of minorities, including in relation to education, use of languages, adequate representation in judiciary and public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages; calls for the swift implementation of the new Law on police which enables a recruitment of citizens with dual- citizenship as a police officers, thus contributing to adequate representation of national minorities as well;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Welcomes the adoption of new educational standards for the subject Serbian as non-mother tongue and calls the authorities to swiftly adopt a new curriculum accordingly, thus enabling national minorities to acquire the language of majority on the appropriate level helping their inclusion and participation in the Serbian society and public life;
Amendment 267 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains constructively committed to bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring EU Member States; has taken positive note of the fact that Serbia has shown an increasingly constructive engagement in regional cooperation initiatives such as the South- East Europe Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement, the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the Brdo process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda and the Berlin process; calls on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda; commends the role of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia in promoting regional cooperation by taking a lead in setting up and developing the Western Balkan Chamber Investment Forum which plays important role in the framework of the Berlin Process and calls upon the Commission and other regional organizations to support the efforts of the Forum and facilitate its capacity building; underlines that outstanding bilateral disputes should not have a detrimental effect on the accession process; welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; notes that the mandate of the former War Crimes Prosecutor expired in December 2015; stresses that the appointment of his successor is a matter of serious concern; calls for the implementation of this strategy and the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls for full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY); urges the authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU- facilitated dialogue; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached and to determinedly continue the normalisation process; urges the establishment of the Community of Serbian Municipalities; encourages Serbia and Kosovo to identify new areas of discussion for the dialogue, with the aim of improving the lives of people and comprehensively normalising relations; reiterates its call on the EEAS to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 320 #
2016/2311(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on Serbia to fully implement the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector; encourages Serbia to develop competition in the gas market and to take measures to improve alignment with the acquis in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy, and calls on Serbia to focus more strongly on green energy and to decrease the country's dependency on energy imports;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the Commission Communication "5G for Europe: An Action Plan", which aims at boosting Europe's digital economy and competitiveness towards the Digital Single Market;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses concern that the EU is lagging behind North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to 4G access and projections for 5G uptake, as these would constitute important elements of investment into crucial, future-oriented infrastructure; welcomes therefore the recently reached political agreement on the use of the 700 MHz brand for mobile broadband which will provide a good regulatory basis for the development of mobile broadband and 5G services;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Notes that the digital divide between certain regions, particularly between rural and urban areas, is still on high level; underlines that the 5G and high-capacity broadband could reduce the digital gap and ensure that European citizens in rural and remote regions have access to the digital services under the same conditions as in urban areas, thus fostering further territorial and social cohesion in the EU;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Member States, regional and local authorities and other partners are able to engage with the complex range of grants, financial instruments and public-private partnerships that are available for connectivity projects; acknowledges the establishment of the Broadband Fund but urges the EIB and the Commission to focus efforts on improving existing programmes that support the IT sector, such as Horizon 2020, rather than creating new ones;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the ambitious goals published by the Commission in September 2016 will not be achieved without empowering Member States, national regulatory authorities, regional and local governments; is deeply concernedcalls on the Commission to take into account the specific geographical, social and economic circumstances of all regions during the creation of new regulatory framework and its implementation in order to achieve comprehensive 5G deployment and maximize its economic impact across all Member States ; points out that the opinion of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) on the new electronic communications framework highlights the potentialssibility for increased EU-level interference, additional bureaucracy and an undermining of its independence;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Stresses that there is a need for country-specific, tailor-made strategic plans; calls therefore on the Member States to revise their National Broadband Plans and develop national 5G deployment roadmaps as a part of NBPs in accordance with the common objectives, as well as taking into account the regional development dimension;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2305(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the certainty that 25- year licences for radio spectrum will bring to investors; calls on the Commission to review its approach to harmonisation given that one third of the spectrum that can be used for wireless mobile broadband remains unassigned; believes that there is little evidence to justify further centralisation of spectrum policy, for example through implementing actsin order to avoid fragmentation and promote cross-border usage encourages the Commission to seek international cooperation with the aim to achieve harmonized global standards for 5G.
Amendment 34 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the EU and its Member States should appropriately share the responsibility of ensuring the visibility of cohesion policy investments should remain primarily the responsibility of, where local and regional authorities have a special role, as they constitute the most effective interface of communication with citizens by bringing Europe closer to them;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points to the increase in Euroscepticism and in anti-European propaganda that distorts information on Union policies; stresses therefore the urgent need to develop communication strategieand maintain more effective communication strategies via a variety of media platforms that are capable of conveying an accurate message to citizens on the added value of the European project for their quality of life and prosperity;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the important role of the media in informing citizens on EU affairs; regrets nevertheless the rather limited coverage of EU cohesion policy investments; stresses the need to develop communication strategies that are adapted to the current informational challenges and take accountdvantage of digital advancements and the mix of different types of media channels available in order to better utilize these when promoting opportunities provided and achievements delivered by ESI Funds;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that there is a need for a communication strategy for digital and social media that focuseplatforms, that informs citizens and gives them opportunity to voice their needs, when it comes to their regions, and these platforms should also focus on reaching end- users through interactive on-line surveys, developing more accessible mobile-based content and ensuring that information is available in different languages;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights the imperative of increasing the Union’s dialogue with citizens, rethinking communication channels and strategies and adapting messages to regional contexts; considers that there is a link between increasing of visibility of EU funding and knowledge dissemination, underlines therefore that educational contents are as important as media strategies and promotion via different platforms;
Amendment 149 #
2016/2304(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the Commission to also focus, in its action plan on communication, on strengthening cooperation among communicators at different levels, and on establishing an overview of target audiences, with a view to developing customised messages for specific target groups in order to better reach and inform citizens on the ground;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission, as it is not always clear to some members of the public that a given investment has come from European Union funds, to survey the possibilities of raising the profile of such investments and of making it clearer that EU funding is involved;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the significant differences across the EU regarding the penetration of financial instruments, including ESI Funds and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); emphasises that the overall success of such instruments depends on how easy they are to use and the ability of the Member States to manage investments through them; calls on the Commission, in order to reduce the current significant disparities in the distribution of financial instruments, to present programmes which are tailor- made and take into account circumstances and differences in the Member States;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the existing technical assistance practices provided by the Commission and the EIB Group through the fi-compass platform; regrets that the on-the-ground support services to authorities and especially to recipients of financial instruments, including EFSI, are limited; stresses the necessity of tailor- made and country-specific education and training of relevant stakeholders in order to maximize the effectiveness of financing and minimize the number of mistakes; calls for a joint technical assistance plan by the Commission and the EIB comprising financial and non-financial advice as well as capacity building, targeted at national authorities as well as fund managers;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2302(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. HighlightNotes that financial instruments perform better in well- developed regions and metropolitan areas, while grants address regional structural issues; underlines the significance of geographical and regional balanced financing therefore calls on the Commission to make additional effort in order to ensure it; notes that increasing the share of financial instruments should not influence the grant appropriations as this would hinder the balance; emphasises that in a number of public policies grants have to dominate, while financial instruments can play complementary roles;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
a. Achieving environmental and energy efficiency goals by creating a favourable environment for sustainable transport solutions, such as electric and hybrid cars and alternative fuels;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that innovation in the transport sector provides enormous opportunities for EU businesses, especially SMEs and start-ups, 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;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on the Commission to pay special attention and provide assistance to the candidate countries' efforts in harmonising their standards with the European ones, in order to minimise existing bottlenecks;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas digitalisation creates new opportunities in the transport sector for manufacturers, especially SMEs, operators, investors and passengers and is a necessity for the transport industry to remain both competitive and operational;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point b
Paragraph 3 – point b
(b) improve accessibility and awareness of alternative mobility solutions throughout the EU, including less developed regions;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2271(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 – point d
Paragraph 3 – point d
(d) improve competitiveness by fostering the emergence of new players, especially SMEs and start-ups, in order to challenge existing monopolies;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores the fact that, for nearly 20 years, the articles of the Treaties concerning the outermost regions have been implemented and applied only in an extremely limited and restrictive manner which caused a serious delay in further development of the fishing capacities of the outermost regions;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls the Commission to create tailor-made solutions for every outermost region that would help them eliminate the negative effects caused by the long years of so-called "double punishment";
Amendment 252 #
2016/2250(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Does not consider that any of the Union’'s horizontal programmes provides for access conditions specific to the outermost regions; regards this situation as particularly discriminatory reminiscent of years before the 1990s when the ORs had not received support for the development of their fishing fleets for increasing their fishing capacity;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas demographic change involves major policy challenges in different areas linked to a wide range of cohesion policy fields; whereas regional policy is a key instrument for addressing this change; whereas regional policy should contribute to youth and family oriented policies in order to increase the effectiveness of pro-demographic measures especially in the rural and remote areas;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that demographic change entails major economic and social pressures on regional and local authorities in terms of providing public services, especially welfare and social services, and infrastructure; stresses that those pressures will be exacerbated by a declining active population and a higher dependency ratio;
Amendment 60 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that demographic change should be tackled in a coordinated manner through the action of all European, national, regional and local authorities, furthermore the representatives of civil society and other stakeholders should be involved;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that demographic change, while creating new challenges, also brings development opportunities at a local level through the potential of sectors such as ecotourism, e-commerce, community based services and the silver economy; underlines in this respect the relevance of smart specialisation strategies to help regions identify high value-added activities and build attractive ecosystems;
Amendment 87 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the main problems relating to the demographic change currently experienced by many EU regions are decreasing population densities, an ageing population and shortage of skilled workforce due to structural changes in the age period, falling birth rates and gradual depopulation;
Amendment 137 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that effective EU support for immigrationimmigration cannot be the primary solution for demographic changes; highlights therefore the significant role of family-creating and family-supporting policies inwith the Member States can mitigate population loss in decliningaim of decelerating the depopulation particularly in the less developed and rural areas; considers that local and regional authorities should be empowered in devising and implementing policies to promote social inclusion and multiculturalismlarge families and life in rural and remote regions;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that cohesion policy should play a more prominent role to support regions in adapting to demographic change, especially in connection with other EU, national and regional policies ;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the EU to be included in the Arctic Council with full observer status in order to reinforce the Arctic cooperation and to tackle the common challenges affecting the Arctic and informs the competent European Parliament committees of this process;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Regrets that, in order to prepare a discharge on the general budget of the European Union - Commission, several different reports need to be explored in order to have a comprehensive view of the budget execution related to transport; further regrets that there is no harmonisation in the financial reporting of appropriations, i.e. whether recovery orders, participation of third countries, assigned revenues etc. have been taken into account, which makes the preparation of the discharge very difficult;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. DeploresIn view of the fact that the creation of the EFSI and of the Guarantee Fund with a 50% target rate has limiaffected the budgetary flexibility in the 2014-2020 MFF by reducing the unallocated margins under the MFF expenditure ceiling and that the planned budget for CEF has been reduced;, is concerned with the proposal ofof the opinion that the Commission's proposal to prolong EFSI withoutshould be supported by any impact assessment regarding this instrument;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the EIB’'s evaluation report notes geographical imbalances and sectoral concentrations in the Infrastructure and Innovation Window portfolio (IIW) and that financing under the IIW is concentrated (63%) in three Member States; calls on the Commission to urgently assess the impact of EFSI for the Union as a whole; regrets that EFSI is not sufficiently used for the financing of infrastructure for more sustainable modes, such as for rail, sustainable inland waterways, cycling and walking as well as barrier-free accessibility;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets that the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking has not yet obtained its financial autonomy; notes that as a consequence the budgetary and financial management of the jJoint uUndertaking is integrated in Commission’'s (DG MOVE) financial management; however, welcomes the fact that in May 2016 it had finally achieved its financial autonomy;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. 13. Welcomes the completion of the governance structure, the finalisation of the membership of the S2R Joint Undertaking and the adoption of the strategic master plan, which constituted a pre-requisite to the adoption of the Joint Undertaking first annual work plans and therefore the launch of calls for proposals; deplores, however, that in 2015 the Executive Director had not been appointed and that the S2R Joint Undertaking had not yet achieved its financial autonomy;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports the shift from a focus on infrastructure-related projects towards a focus on stimulating the knowledge economy, innovation and social inclusion; taking into consideration the regions that still need support in the field of infrastructural development;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2148(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Regards it as essential to identify and simplify the unnecessarily complex processes and procedures in the shared management that create an additional burden for authorities and beneficiaries;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Acknowledges that the major EIB shareholders, i.e. Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain, received more than 50 % of financing in 2015, while the new Member States received less than 20 %; asks the EIB and the Commission to provide more technical assistance to those Member States having a lower share in total EIB financing in order to ensure the geographically balanced allocation of financing;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the level of financing of the objectives of economic and social cohesion (EUR 17 634 billion) and rural and urban regeneration (EUR 5 467 billion), and recommends that it be maintained;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2098(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recognises that the quality of the loan portfolio remains high thanks to the prudent risk management policies pursued; requests the EIB, however, to increase its risk appetite, thus ensuring a wider and more effective economic impact, while maintaining a high loan portfolio level;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to enhance the harmonisation of classification, detection and reporting of irregularities between Member States; welcomes, however, the preventive and corrective measures taken by the Commission to avoid fraudulent or not fraudulent irregularities; calls for a closer cooperation between the Member States and the national authorities to reduce the number of irregularities;
Amendment 26 #
2016/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Appreciates the efforts made by the Member States to detect, evaluate and report irregularities and to implement effective and proportionate anti-fraud measures; calls on the Commission also to use technical assistance in order to help strengthen the technical and administrative capacity of managing authorities to ensure effective control systems able to reduce the risks of fraud; urges the elaboration and acceptance of special guidelines in order to help the national authorities to detect the irregularities and frauds;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2097(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to conduct communication and education campaigns and take awareness-raising measures to inform and educate citizens of the effectiveness of the anti- fraud measures put in place so as to avoid misconceptions regarding error rates and the number of frauds committed, also taking into account examples of communication best practices in the Member States.
Amendment 49 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is essential to ensure a geographical balance of EFSI projects, taking account of the different economic development of the regions and the territorial diversity of the Member States; highlights the importance of also developing cross-border projects that could deliver a high European added value; underlines the importance of the accession of the related documents in all the official languages of the European Union to simplify the administrative work and also ensuring the geographical balance of EFSI projects;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is essential to ensure a geographical balance of EFSI projects, taking account of the different economic developmentand infrastructural development of the regions, the needs of the regions and the territorial diversity of the Member States; highlights the importance of also developing cross-border projects that could deliver a high European added value;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the outcome of the 39th Session of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Assembly in 2016;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca, whereas regional and local airports play a significant role in the development and economic growth of the regions and in increasing their competitiveness whilst facilitating access for tourism;
Amendment 146 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to implement the concept of a European upper flight information region, which is to form a ‘Trans-European Motorway of the Sky’, to overcome the difficult implementation of SES, in particular the functional airspace blocks, and to allow continuity of air services in the most vulnerable parts of the air space, while ensuring a proper deployment of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates that the TEN-T corridors are the backbone for the development of multimodal options where airports are core hubs; regrets that multimodal initiatives across Europe are fragmented and limited in number; calls on both the Commission and the Member States to give greater priority to the multimodal objective within the TEN-T corridors; calls on the Commission promptly to present its proposal for a multimodal approach to transport, with the aviation sector fully integrated, and calls on the Member States to develop fast, efficient and user-friendly rail or bus links between conurbation centres and airports, in line with their multimodality objectives;
Amendment 262 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 269 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Welcomes the first ever global agreement to address CO2 emissions of aviation and the commitment of 65 states to participate at the voluntary phase already in the first phase until 2027 which means that around 80% of emissions above 2020 levels will be offset by the scheme until 2035;
Amendment 283 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 15 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Takes note of the High Level Report on Conflict Zones and calls on the Commission and member states to ensure that its recommendations are implemented including the sharing of information to ensure the development of an EU risk assessment and the ability to share information in a speedy manner;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Recognising that there is an ever growing threat to the aviation system from cyber incidents, therefore calls on the commission to step up its efforts to strengthen cyber resilience and to ensure that there is a coherent approach to raising awareness to such issues as well as encouraging a risk management approach amongst member states based on common principles;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that the EMFF should be used to replace and modernise small fishing boats that land all their catches in ports in the ORs and contribute to the sustainable local development of fisheries in the outermost regions, and that, in building fishing vessels, materials should be so selected as take account of extreme humidity;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2016(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Deplores the lack of consistency betweenfact that it is only since the 1990s that the outer regions have received support for the modernisation of their fleets and increases in their fishing capacity, and that the lack of consistency of European fisheries policies, and points out thats well as the nature of EU action in third countries could, seriously hinders the development of the sector in the outermost regions, standing in the way of the possibility of mitigating ‘double punishment’;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the widespread use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones) foresees new, quick, environment-friendly and efficient modes of parcel delivery, especially in low population density, isolated and distant areas;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance of providing a high-quality universal service under affordable conditions, comprising at least five delivery and five collection days a week for every EU citizen, when sustainable; notes that in some Member States national regulation exceeds the flexibility provided for in the Postal Services Directive; calls on the Commission to reaffirm that low population density does not constitute grounds for reducing the frequency of delivery within the universal service obligation;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to use State aid tools in a transparent and non- discriminatory manner and to ensure that customers continue to have access to postal services, by maintaining a minimum number of services at the same access point;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to work on a harmonisedimprove the present definition of universal service which stipulates a minimum level of service for consumers and takes into account market changes and fosters economic growth and social cohesion; calls on the Member States to further harmonise licensing procedures in order to reduce unjustified barriers within the internal market;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Asks the Commission to lay down, by taking into account the principle of proportionality and economic justification, minimum standards for value-added services such as track-and- trace, pick- up/drop-off locations, the ability to choose a delivery time, and suitable return procedures;
Amendment 162 #
2016/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers that parcel delivery is a highly competitive, innovative and fast- growing sector, and that any new regulation in the parcel delivery market must therefore be proportionate and supported by sound economic evidence, in this respect we should consider using all advantages offered by remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), the development and use of which could ease the delivery of postal services especially in low population density, isolated and distant areas while also taking into account safety and environmental aspects;
Amendment 67 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the transport sector, each Member State should endeavour to gradually increase the share of renewable energy supplied for transport from at least 10% in 2020 to at least 15% in 2030, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' means biofuels that – are produced from cereals, other starch-rich crops, sugars and oil crops, and – save at least 70% GHG emissions compared to fossil fuel according to the methodology in article 28 (1) from 2021, increasing to at least 80% by 2030; and – are produced from feedstocks obtained in accordance with the requirements and standards under the provisions referred to Article 93 of Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the financing, management and monitoring of the common agricultural policy; or are certified to comply with an equivalent set of sustainability standards.
Amendment 115 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f f
Amendment 117 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n n
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point n n
(nn) 'biowaste' means biodegradable garden and park waste, food and kitchen waste from households, restaurants, caterers and retail premises, and comparable waste from the food processing industrywaste as defined in Article 3(4) of Directive 2008/98/EC;
Amendment 136 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State's gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, a Member State may decide that the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shawill be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,8% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States may set a lower limitMember States may set any limit within their own competences and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed crops, for instance by setting a lower limit for the contribution from food or feed crop based biofuels produced from oil crops, taking into account indirect land use change.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The limit set out in paragraph 1 shall not apply to 'highly sustainable crop based biofuels' as well as to feedstock listed in Annex IX.
Amendment 144 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The contribution of transport fuels from palm oil and its derivatives to the share of renewables in transport shall be limited to a maximum of [1] % of the final consumption of energy in transport until global peatland conversion is halted. Such limit may be amended on the basis of a report by the European Commission effective policies are put in place to prevent global peatland conversion.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from conventional and advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from'highly sustainable crop based biofuels', renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossil fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 179 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a
(a) for the calculation of the denominator, that is the energy content of road and rail transport fuels supplied for consumption or use on the market, petrol, diesel, natural gas, biofuels, biogas, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, waste-based fossil fuels and electricity, shall be taken into account;
Amendment 180 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point a a (new)
Amendment 181 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IXny types of biofuels and biogas, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuels supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 191 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Biofuels produced from feedstocks listed in Annex IX shall be considered to be twice their energy content for the purpose of complying with the target set out in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 b (new)
For the calculation of both numerator and denominator, only biofuels and bioliquids that are produced from feedstock derived/produced within the EU can be taken into account.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
The Commission shall keep Annex V and Annex VI under review, with a view, where justified, to add ing or revising values for new biofuel , bioliquid and biomass fuel production pathways . That review shall also consider the modification of the methodology laid down in part C of Annex V and in part B of Annex VI .
Amendment 210 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In the event that the Commission's review concludes that changes to Annex V or Annex VI should be made, the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts pursuant to Article 32 shall submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and the Council.
Amendment 211 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 6
Article 28 – paragraph 6
6. Where necessary in order to ensure the uniform application of point 9 of Part C of Annex V and of point 9 of Part B of Annex VI , the Commission may adopt implementing acts setting out detailed technical specifications including definitions , conversion factors, calculation of annual cultivation emissions and/ or emission savings caused by changes above and below-ground carbon stocks on already cultivated land, calculation of emission savings from carbon capture, carbon replacement and carbon geological storage . Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 31 (2).
Amendment 220 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex X – Part A – table
Annex X – Part A – table
Amendment 12 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Following the Communication setting out a European vision of Internet connectivity for the Digital Single Market and in order to promote digital inclusion, the Union should support the provision of free and safe local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life, including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public, as well as in public transport facilities and vehicles, through targeted support. Such support is so far not covered by Regulations (EU) No 1316/201315 and (EU) No 283/201416 . _________________ 15 Regulation (EU) No 1316/20136 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing the Connecting Europe Facility, amending Regulation (EU) No 913/2010 and repealing Regulations (EC) No 680/2007 and (EC) No 67/2010, OJ L 348, 20.12.2013, p. 129, as last amended by Regulation (EU) 2015/1017 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2015, OJ L 169, 1.7.2015, p. 1. 16 Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 March 2014 on guidelines for trans- European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure and repealing Decision No 1336/97/EC, OJ L 86, 21.3.2014, p. 14.
Amendment 19 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free and safe local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high-speed broadband in the centres of public life. Such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities, providers of public transport facilities and vehicles, libraries and hospitals.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Regulation (EU) No. 1316/2013
Article 7– paragraph 4 - point c
Article 7– paragraph 4 - point c
(c) actions in the field of providing free and safe local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be financed through grants or forms of financial assistance other than financial instruments.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No. 1316/2013
Article 10 - paragraph 4 - third subparagraph
Article 10 - paragraph 4 - third subparagraph
Actions in the field of providing free and safe local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be funded by Union financial assistance up to 100 % of the eligible costs, without prejudice to the co- financing principle. (Protection of data is essential therefore the internet connection, beside being free, also needsOr. en to be safe)
Amendment 57 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Article 4 - paragraph 1 - point c
Article 4 - paragraph 1 - point c
(c) support the provision of free and safe local wireless connectivity in local communities.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
5a. Action contributing to the projects of common interest in the field of providing free and safe local wireless connectivity in local communities shall be supported by:
Amendment 60 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Article 6 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Actions contributing to projects of common interest in the field of providing free and safe local wireless connectivity in local communities shall meet conditions set out in Section 4 in the Annex.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex - Section 4 - paragraph 1
Annex - Section 4 - paragraph 1
Actions aiming at the provision of free and safe local wireless connectivity in the centres of local public life, including outdoor spaces accessible to the general public that play a major role in the public life of local communities, shall be eligible for financial assistance.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex - Section 4 - subparagraph 2
Annex - Section 4 - subparagraph 2
Financial assistance shall be available to entities with a public mission such as local authorities and providers of public services undertaking to provide free and safe local wireless connectivity through the installation of local wireless access points.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) No 283/2014
Annex - Section 4 - subparagraph 2 - point 2 - point a
Annex - Section 4 - subparagraph 2 - point 2 - point a
a. is free, safe, easy to access, and uses state-of-the-art equipment, and
Amendment 16 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) That positive momentum should be maintained and efforts need to be continued to bring investment back to its long-term sustainable trend. The mechanisms of the Investment Plan work and should be reinforced to continue the mobilisation of private investments in sectors important to Europe’s futureeconomy and competitiveness and where market failures or sub-optimal investment situations remain.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to foster public and private partnerships and mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union’s ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In line with the exceptional market demand for SME financing under the EFSI which is expected to continue, the EFSI SME Window should be enhanced. Particular attention should be paid to social enterprises in social and digital sector, including through the development and deployment of new instruments.
Amendment 281 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. This Regulation does not apply to the activities referred to in Article 2(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC with the exception of point (g) in Article 2(2) of Directive 2006/123/EC.
Amendment 362 #
2016/0152(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) receive electronically supplied services, the main feature of which is the provision of access to and use of copyright-protected works or other protected subject matter, in respect of which the trader has the requisite rights for the territory from which the consumer seeks to receive such services;
Amendment 16 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 53(1)4, 56 and 62 thereof,
Amendment 18 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The free movement of workers, freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the Union enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The implementation of those principles is further developed by the Union aimed at guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and respect for the rights of workersfighting unfair competition while ensuring the respect for the rights of workers. Neither the difference in wages or salaries nor the access to capital alone can be considered as unfair competition.
Amendment 21 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The freedom to provide services includes the right of undertakings to provide services in another Member State, to which they may post their own workers temporarily in order to provide those services there. The temporary nature of providing services is to be determined on a case by case basis by the duration, the regularity, the periodicity and the continuity of the service.
Amendment 26 #
2016/0070(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to Article 294(2) and Articles 53(1)4, 56 and 62 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C8- 0114-2016),
Amendment 26 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 30 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The principle of equal treatment and the prohibition of any discrimination based on nationality are enshrined in EU law since the founding Treaties. The principle of equal pay has been implemented through secondary law not only between women and men, but also between employees with fix term contracts and comparable permanent workers, between part-time and full-time workers or between temporary agency workers and comparable workers of the user undertaking. While applying these principles the related case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union must be respected and taken into consideration.
Amendment 31 #
2016/0070(COD)
(5a) It is also necessary to take account of the reasoned opinions issued by the national parliaments of 11 Member States objecting the Commission's proposal based on the ground of the principle of subsidiarity,
Amendment 35 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 44 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
Having regard to the reasoned opinions issued by national parliaments from 11 Member States objecting the Commission proposal on the grounds of subsidiarity;
Amendment 44 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 47 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The free movement of workers, freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services are fundamental principles of the internal market in the Union enshrined in the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The implementation of those principles is further developed by the Union aimed at enhancing social cohesion among Member States and guaranteeing a level playing field for businesses and respect for the rights of workers. Neither wages or salaries nor the access to capital alone can be considered as unfair competition.
Amendment 47 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In a competitive internal market, service providers compete not only on the basis of a labour costs but also on factors such as productivity and efficiency, orand wages are always based on a series of parameters, including experience, profile, level of responsibilities, labour market conditions or on the quality and innovation of their goods and services.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is within Member States' competence to set rules on remunerationminimum rates of pay, bonuses and allowances in accordance with their law and practicenational law. However, national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be proportionate and justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services. Hence the Member States should ensure that workers posted to their territory are entitled to minimum rates of pay as well as specific categories of bonuses and allowances as specified in point (c) of Article 3(1).
Amendment 57 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The elements of remuneration under national law or universally applicable collective agreementsminimum rate of pay, bonuses and other allowances under national law should be clear and transparent to all service providers. It is therefore justified to impose on Member States the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remunerationminimum rates of pay, bonuses and other allowances on the single website provided for by Article 5 of the Enforcement Directive.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) When calculating the duration of posting, the same posting within the same contract concluded by the undertaking referred to in Article 1 (1) should be identified as posting.
Amendment 60 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) When assessing working place for the purpose of calculating the duration of posting in the context of replacement, the working place should be viewed as the very same working place where the worker is posted to the same working position to perform the same task(s).
Amendment 62 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Laws, reguVia their national legislations, administrative provisions or collective agreements applicable in Member States may ensure that subcontracting does not confer on undertakings the possibilMember States have the freedom to establish on their territory appropriate measures applicable to local and foreign service providers in order to ensure compliance wityh to avoid rules guaranteeing certain terms and conditions of employment covering remuneration. Where such rules on remunerationhe applicable rules concerning posting in case of subcontracting chains. Where such rules on pays, bonuses and allowances exist at national level, the Member State may apply them in a non- discriminatory manner to undertakings posting workers to its territory provided that they do not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The freedom to provide services includes the right of undertakings to provide services in another Member State, to which they may post their own workers temporarily in order to provide those services there and the difference of wages has never been considered as "unfair competition" in the EU and in the case law of the ECJ. The Treaty provides that restrictions on the freedom to provide services are prohibited.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) When calculating the duration of posting, same postings within the same contract concluded by the undertaking referred to in Article 1 (1) should be taken into account.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2 a
Article 2 a
Amendment 72 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Almost twenty years after its adoption, it is necessary to assess whetherindeed enforce the rules and confirm that the Posting of Workers Directive still strikes the right balance between the need to promote the freedom to provide services and the need to protect the rights of posted workers, as well as the to explore that whether there is a possibility of reintroduction of custom duties for a temporarily but limited period in some regions or areas suffering high unemployment level based on public interest in terms of the social protection of workers due to unfair competitiveness of imported products and services, which were previously produced or provided locally within the framework of the revision of the current legislation relevant to posted workers.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The principle of equal treatment and the prohibition of any discrimination based on nationality are enshrined in EU law since the founding Treaties. The principle of equal pay has been implemented through secondary law not only between women and men, but also between employees with fix term contracts and comparable permanent workers, between part-time and full-time workers or between temporary agency workers and comparable workers of the user undertaking. By doing so the related jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union must be respected and taken into consideration.
Amendment 91 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a Directive 96/71/EC
(c) remuneration,minimum rates of pay, bonuses and allowances including overtime rates; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 96 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 100 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Rome I Regulation clarifies also the situation of posted workers as it provides that the country where the work is habitually carried out shall not be deemed to have changed if he is temporarily employed in another country.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In view of the long duration of certain posting assignments, it is necessary to provide that, in case of posting lasting for periods higher than 24 months, the host Member State is deemed to be the country in which the work is carried out. In accordance with the principle of Rome I Regulation, the law of the host Member Sates therefore applies to the employment contr in line with Recital (2), it is necessary to state that posting is clearly covered by Article 8 (2) of Rome I. Regulation. The temporary nature of posting (as provision of service), which is a crucial element in the determination of habitual placte of such posted workers if no other choice of law was made by the parties. In case a different choice was made, it cannot, however, have the result of depriving the employee of the protection afforded to him by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement under the law of the host Member State. This should apply from the start of the posting assignment whenever it is envisaged for more than 24 months and from the first day subsequent to the 24 monwork can only be determined on a case by case basis and it is not only determined by the length of time but also by other factors and facts of the individual worker's life. In addition to this, Article 2 of this when it effectively exceeds this duration. This rule does not affect the right of undertakings posting workers to the territory of another Member State to invoke the freedom to provide serviceDirective defines the nature of posting as having a temporary character therefore temporary character is ian circumstances also where the posting exceeds 24 months. The purpose is merely to create legal certainty in the application of the Rome I Regulation to a specific situation, without amending that Regulation in any way. The employee will in particular enjoy the protection and benefits pursuant to the Rome I Regulationindispensable feature of genuine posting. Moreover, the case law provides explanation of the notion of temporary nature of the provision of services, which is to be determined by its duration, regularity, periodicity and continuity.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Amendment 121 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 132 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) When calculating the duration of posting, only postings within the same contract concluded by the undertaking referred to in Article 1 (1) should be taken into account.
Amendment 139 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-1) in Article 1, the following paragraph is added: “2a. This Directive shall not apply to transport undertakings.”
Amendment 140 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Directive 2014/67/EC on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC provides a number of provisions to make sure that rules on posting of workers are enforced and are obeyed by all service providers. Article 4 of the enforcement Directive provides a clear list of elements that should be assessed in order to identify the genuine posting and prevent abuse as well as circumvention.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 151 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport, the implementation of the posting of worker and this dDirective raises particular legal questions and difficulties (especially where the link with the concerned Member State is insufficient). It would be most suited for these challenges to be addressed through sector-specific legislation together with other EU initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport marketshall not apply to transport undertakings which are excluded from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Because of the highly mobile nature of work in international road transport, the implementation of th it would be pmosting of workers directive raises particular legal questions and difficulties (especially where the link with the concerned Member State is insufficient). It would be most suited for these challenges to be addressed suited to address this topic through sector-specific legislation together with other EU initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the internal road transport market.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) During the implementation of the current posting of workers directive must be enforced fully and at the same time the unlawful practice of undeclared work shall be eliminated by strengthened efforts by the European Commission in all relevant areas in order to defend the rights and opportunities of the posted workers.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In a competitive internal market, service providers compete not only on the basis of a labour costs but also on factors such as productivity and efficiency, oras well as and rates of pay, bonuses and allowances are always based on a series of parameters, including experience, profile, level of responsibilities, labour market conditions, or on the quality and innovation of their goods and services.
Amendment 178 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remuneration, including overtime ratesminimum rates of pay, including overtime rates, unless the Member State fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 191 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is within Member States' competence to set rules on remunerationminimum rates of pay and bonuses and allowances in accordance with their law and practice. However, these national rules on remuneration applied to posted workers must be proportionate and justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services. Hence the Member States should ensure that workers posted to their territory are entitled to minimum rates of pay as well as specific categories of bonuses and allowances as specified in Article 3.1.(c).
Amendment 193 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitthe concept of minimum rates of pay referred to in paragraph 1 (c) is defined by the national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 200 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point (c)minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (c). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the minimum rates of pay, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the minimum rates of pay provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The elements of remunerationminimum pay, bonus and allowance under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers. It is therefore justified to impose on Member States the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remunerationminimum rates of pays, bonuses and allowances on the single website provided for by Article 5 of the Enforcement Directive.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Amendment 229 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 232 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Laws, reguVia their national legislations, administrative provisions or collective agreements applicable in Member States may ensure that subcontracting does not confer on undertakings the possibilMember States have the freedom to establish on their territory appropriate measures applicable to local and foreign service providers in order to ensure compliance wityh to avoid rules guaranteeing certain terms and conditions of employment covering remuneration. Where such rules on remunerationhe applicable rules concerning posting in case of subcontracting chains. Where such rules on pays, bonuses and allowances exist at national level, the Member State may apply them in a non- discriminatory manner to undertakings posting workers to its territory provided that they do not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services.
Amendment 257 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(–1) In Article 1, paragraph 1 is amended as follows: 1. This Directive shall not apply to undertakings established in a Member State which, in the framework of the transnational proviswhich post workers, if the periond of services, post workers, in accordance with paragraph 3, to the territory of a Member Stateposting does not exceed three days within one month reference period.
Amendment 260 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(–1) In Article 1, the following paragraph 2a is inserted : 2a. This Directive shall not apply to transport undertakings.
Amendment 277 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2a
Article 2a
Amendment 279 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2a
Article 2a
Amendment 280 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Amendment 366 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – pragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – pragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remuneration, including overtime ratesminimum rates of pay, including overtime rates, unless the Member State fails to publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of minimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 373 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remunerationminimum rates of pay, bonuses and allowances, including overtime rates; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 378 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point d
(d) the conditions of hiring-out of workers, in particular the supply of workers by temporary employment undertakings, except the conditions of collective accommodation for workers;
Amendment 400 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
For the purposes of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitthe concept of minimum rates of pay referred to in paragraph 1 (c) is defined by the national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 401 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbite clear and unambiguous application of this Directive, pay, bonuses and allowances mean all the elements rendered mandatory by national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remunerminimum rates of pay, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (c).
Amendment 433 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall publish in the single and registered official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remunerates of pay, the method of calculation in accordance with point (c).
Amendment 438 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the minimum rates of pay, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the minimum rates of pay provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – pragraph 1 a
Article 3 – pragraph 1 a
Amendment 454 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a
Amendment 469 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a b (new)
(ba) The following paragraph is added: 1ab. Member States shall publish in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration, their geographic and personal scope and the method of calculation in accordance with point (d). If the payment received by the posted worker is at least equal to the amount of constituent elements of remuneration, it shall be deemed that this posted worker has received the remuneration provided for in this Directive.
Amendment 139 #
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 seven or more bargesfor which the product of the total length and the total width is 4000 square meters or more;
Amendment 137 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. Natural gas undertakings, industrial gas customers, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household, protected and industrial gas customers as well as Member States and the national regulatory authority, where it is not the competent authority, shall cooperate with the competent authorities and provide it upon request with all necessary information for the risk assessment.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the Member States of each region as listed in Annex I, after consulting the natural gas undertakings, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household, protected and industrial gas customers, including electricity producers, and the national regulatory authorities, where they are not the competent authorities, shall establish jointly:
Amendment 158 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. When the competent authority declares any of the crisis levels referred to in paragraph 1, it shall immediately inform the Commission and the competent authorities in the region and provide ithem with all the necessary information, in particular with information on the action it intends to take. In the event of an emergency which may result in a call for assistance from the Union and its Member States, the competent authority of the Member State concerned shall without delay notify the Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre.
Amendment 102 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point b
b) vehicles designed and constructed for use by the armed services, civil defence, fire services, disaster management bodies and forces responsible for maintaining public order;
Amendment 111 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
16. ‘registration’ means the permanent or temporary administrative authorisation for the entry into service in road traffic of a vehicle, includvolving the identification of the vehiclelatter and the issuing to it of a serial number, to be known as the registration number, be it permanently, temporarily or for a short period of time;
Amendment 125 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
That notification shall include the name of those authorities, their address, including their electronic address, and their competencerange of powers. The Commission shall publish on its website a list and details of the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Amendment 168 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 8
Article 8 – paragraph 8
(8) The market surveillance authorities of different Member States shall coordinate their market surveillance activities, cooperate with each other and share with each other and with the Commission the results thereof. To this end the Member States’ market surveillance authorities may share with each other, by means of the Internal Market Information System (IMI), the test results and associated reports. Where appropriate, the market surveillance authorities shall agree on work-sharing and specialisation.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 10
Article 8 – paragraph 10
Amendment 230 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
a) have access to the information folder referred to in Article 22 and the certificate of conformity referred to in Article 34 in one of the official Union languages. Such documentation shall be made available to the approval authorities and the market surveillance authorities for a period of ten years after the placing on the market of a vehicle and for a period of five years after the placing on the market for a system, component or separate technical unit;
Amendment 234 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
(3) The details of a change concerning the manufacturer’s representative’s assignment shall address at least the following aspects:
Amendment 278 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30
Article 30
Amendment 303 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 4
Article 34 – paragraph 4
(4) The person(s) authorised to sign certificates of conformity shall be employed by the manufacturer and shall be duly authorised to fully engage the legal responsibility of the manufacturer with respect to the design and the construction of the vehicle or to the conformity of its production.
Amendment 407 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 71 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1
The type-approval authority shall be peer- reviewed by two type-approval authorities of other Member States every two years without this placing an additional load in administrative or human resources terms on the type-approval authority.
Amendment 491 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 80 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 80 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Within two months after finalising this assessment of the technical service, the Member States shall report to the Commission and to the other Member States on those monitoring activities without this resulting in an increased load in administrative or human resources terms. The reports shall contain a summary of the assessment which shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 495 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, working in conjunction with the type-approval authority of the Member State concerned, shall investigate all cases where concerns have been brought to its attention regarding the competence of a technical service or the continued compliance by a technical service with the requirements and responsibilities to which it is subject under this Regulation. It may also commence such investigations on its own initiative.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0014(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 81 – paragraph 2
Article 81 – paragraph 2
Amendment 80 #
2015/2350(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Invites the Commission to propose a clear framework allocating responsibilities and costs, with a view to improving security; urges the Commission, furthermore, to address staff training, especially the issue of accepting training carried out on approved simulators as part of the training program;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2349(INI)
3. Stresses that because of the legal uncertainty as tof the definition of ‘service providers’ in the transport sector prevents the establishment of fair competition, and regrets, that being so, thea legally certain legislative environment is not guaranteed which leads to difficulties experienced by many small businesses in accessing the market and offering new services;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Deplores the anti-competitive practices resulting from inequality in the application of the rules, notably between residents and non-residents, in particular as regards pay and social security systems, which may lead to distortions such as social dumping, unfair and illegal social practices, which may lead to competition distortions, hence heavily effecting small businesses;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase law enforcement whereas any change to the legislation concerning the social and working conditions must respect all fundamental freedoms of the EU and shall not restrict fair competition based on objective competitive advantages as well as shall not create any further administrative burden and additional costs for small transport businesses;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the European Investment Fund's SME Window and calls on the Commission to provide knowledge dissemination and assistance for small business applicants;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, in a context of growing urbanisation, transport needs to be increasingly integrated and multi-modal in nature, and that urban nodes have an increasingly central role to play in the organisation of mobility; stresses the growing impact of travel planning apps and the importance for small businesses of being includedcalls on the Commission and the Member States to consider means to include small businesses on the list of available apps;
Amendment 85 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on Member States and the Commission to consider pooling of small transport companies which would facilitate the development of partnership between them and help customers to locate the desired small transport company services according to their needs;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes the view that, in view of the lack of investment in infrastructure, all transport operators should contribute; stresses the importance, in road transport, of internalising negative externalities, but recognises that this poses specific problems for small businesses, including financial, human-resource and administrative capacity problems , which must be taken into account;
Amendment 212 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 224 #
2015/2349(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the establishment of cooperation structures between small transport firms, scientific research institutes and local authorities with a view to improving the organisation of urban mobility;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas creation of a Single European Transport Area was confirmed as the ultimate objective of the 2011 White Paper on Transport;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that a seamless EU infrastructure system will only deliver its benefits to the logistics sector if the Union’s agreed legislation is properly transposed into national law, avoiding additional legal requirements that hamper the free exchange of goods; calls on the Member States to refrain from introducing new barriers, and urges the Commission to bring to the Court of Justice Member States that delay the implementation of EU lawm to increase their efforts to implement relevant EU legislation;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned about the negative impact on the logistics sector of closures of internal borders in connection withand financial losses of transport companies in connection with strengthened border controls on the internal borders and stresses the absolute necessity of preserving of the Schengen area for an efficient and cost-effective transport system in the EU based on the ‘frefugee crisis’; calls on the Member States and the Commission to take freight flows into account when adopting such measurese movement of goods, services and persons across open internal borders; reminds that already in June 2011 the European Commission urged all Member States to take the decision on enlarging the Schengen area to include Bulgaria and Romania;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that too often Member States’ national infrastructure plans are decided without reference toUrges Member States to decide their national infrastructure plans in accordance with the TEN-T objectives; urges the Commission to increase coordination between the two levels of planning and suggests adding to the European Semester a chapter on supervising its coherence with appropriate corrective measures; calls on the Commission not to prioritise Member State projects that are not in line with the TEN-T programming;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is of the opinion that the future development and the widespread use of remotely controlled robots and aircraft systems (drones) foresees new, fast, environment-friendly and efficient modes of freight transport,
Amendment 189 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes with concern that the logistics sector willis faceing a shortage of workforce and the technological development will create further challenges in the coming years and that slow adaptation of its workforce to digital technologies could undermine the sector’s performance; calls on the Commission to identify training and learning needs at EU level, and working conditions, costs and barriers that discourage the workforce from entering the transport sector, and to propose as a matter of urgency measures to make it more attractive to young people and to future generations; regards this as an opportunity to increase the proportion of women and new entrants on the transport labour market, for example EU migrants;
Amendment 206 #
2015/2348(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to take into consideration the recent EP recommendations on fighting ‘social dumping’ in the transport sectorin the transport sector; notes that any changes to the legislation concerning the social and working conditions must respect all fundamental freedoms of the EU and shall not restrict fair competition based on objective competitive advantages as well as shall not create any further administrative burden and additional costs for transport undertakings, especially SMEs;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
– having regard to the "Berlin Process" and the 2014 Conference of Western Balkan States, the 2015 Vienna Summit and the 2016 Paris Conference,
Amendment 15 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that ESI Funds can be used in the development of the missing links in the border areas across Central and Eastern Europe; recalls that priority should be given to cross-border projects pertaining to the trans-European networks (TENs) in the region in order to eliminate existing bottlenecks; calls, in this context, for continued efforts to be made towards introducing common standards in infrastructure, notably with regard to railways, in order to speed up attainment of the objective of efficient and Europe-wide interoperability;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the European Commission's efforts in extending the TEN-T corridors to Western-Balkan candidate countries, underlines the importance of better connectivity with Western Balkan countries by decreasing their infrastructure deficiencies and eliminating cross-border bottlenecks with Member States; urges the Commission to consider this successful model, in connection to Eastern Partnership countries as well;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly advises making better use of existing policies and instruments for regional cooperation, such as European Territorial Cooperation (ETC), Interreg and especially European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs), to enhance cross-border transport between regions and remove bottlenecks; urges the Member States to support and not impede such solutions on a local and regional level; advocates the use of macro-regional strategies like those for the Danube and, the Baltic Sea, the Adriatic and Ionian in order to advance transnational infrastructure projects;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the completion of the initial TEN-T core corridor work plans of 2015 and the adoption of the new maps further extending the TEN-T network to the countries of the Western Balkans; stresses that the implementation of the core network should also stimulate the development of the comprehensive network as quickly as possible, in particular for connections that have cross- border relevance and effect the consolidation of corridors;
Amendment 57 #
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 to use the means of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in a timely manner to advance such projects in the short termhighlights the need for exchange and dissemination of experience and knowledge for project preparation and utilization when financed via different instruments (the so called fund blending); recalls the need to use the means of the European Fund for Strategic Investments in a timely manner to advance such projects in the short term, urges the European Commission, the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Advisory Hub to intensify their work with the project promoters in Central and Eastern Europe to ensure that EFSI would be used for infrastructure projects in sustainable transport modes;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission, in connection to the EFSI, to encourage investors to support project platforms focused on the Central-Eastern European transport infrastructure projects;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. AsksCalls on the Commission to further explore the integration of the Western Balkans accession countries into the TEN- T network and the cooperation on transport links with Ukraine and other neighbouring countries, stresses, the importance to adopt the financial criteria so that accession and candidate countries may benefit from EU financial instruments on a broader scale, especially for cross- border projects; stresses that investments, in particular through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) and the Western Balkans Investment Framework and traffic optimisation measures should be coordinated at the regional level to contribute to the extension of the core network in the region;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that improvements to the transport infrastructure in the central and eastern EU are an important tool in strengthening the stability, economic development, regional cooperation and security of the Union’s eastern border and in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance ofabsolute necessity of preserving the Schengen system for an efficient, cost-effective transport system in the EU based on the free movement of goods and persons across open internal borders;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out the favourable environmental and economical aspects of the synergies of interlinking different transport modes with a view of making better use of the inherent advantages of each;
Amendment 129 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance of further developing rail transport for coherent, sustainable growth and cohesion in the central and eastern parts of the EU; expects such efforts to have positive impacts on industrial development, freight logistics and passenger mobility; calls on the Member States to eliminate cross-border and national bottlenecks and to expand operational capacities with the aim of reaching the 2030 and 2050 modal shift targets laid down in the 2011 Transport White Paper;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes, that the full and swift implementation of the ERTMS system must be an absolute EU priority in order to create a fully interoperable, functioning, efficient and attractive European Railway Area capable of competing with other modes of transport;
Amendment 161 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. In view of the stagnating share of rail in the European freight and passenger transport markets underlines the importance of the Shift2Rail initiative, especially in the field of freight transport, in order to increase competitiveness and efficiency;
Amendment 171 #
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, while in the meantime taking into account the environmental aspects;
Amendment 180 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that sustainable port development in the Baltic 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 188 #
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 tradeeconomic growth, trade, competitiveness , 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 and sustainable projects;
Amendment 197 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Stresses the importance of development of existing and new regional and local airports which contribute to the economic growth, including in the tourism sector, in underdeveloped and isolated regions through the improvement of accessibility and connectivity , making these regions more attractive for investment and competitiveness, thus accelerating socio-economic development;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas several regions taking part in other neighbouring macro-regions (Adriatic, Danube) should utilise overlapping areas in order to improve connectivity, accessibility and intermodality;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the connectivity and accessibility of the region should be improved and promoted by ensuring respect for the environment, the protection of water resources and the involvement of local populations, by fully engaging regional and local political actors and also by promoting referendumsNGOs (civil organizations);
Amendment 78 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to invest in tourism infrastructure in order to deal with the problem of seasonality of tourism in the region and to facilitate sustainable access via public transport to tourist destinations such as ski resorts.
Amendment 2 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the needs of people with disabilities in the fields of transport, mobility and tourism match business opportunities for transport and mobility services and can lead to win-win situations in serving people with reduced mobility,all types of disabilities (including but not limited to people with reduced mobility, blind people, deaf and hard-of-hearing people; people with autism, people with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities etc.) as well as all other users of these services in the spirit of "design for all";
Amendment 14 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Commission and the Council to look after the needs of people with disabilities better, and to take such needs consistently into account when reviewing EU regulations, such as those on passenger rights in different modes of transport (Regulations (EC) No 1107/2006 and (EC) No 261/2004 on air transport, Regulation (EC) No 1371/2007 on rail transport, Regulation (EU) No 1177/2010 on waterborne transport and Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 on bus and coach transport) and stresses that the European Union has committed itself to a barrier-free Europe in 2010 in the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the European Union strengthen the monitoring of the implementation of legislation on passenger rights and to harmonize the work of the national enforcement bodies and 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) by strengthening the competences of the relevant enforcement bodies under passenger rights legislation in order to ensure the effective and equal enjoyment of rights by all passengers with disabilities across the European Union;
Amendment 28 #
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; __________________ 1which will ensure that the air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport services, the websites, the mobile device-based services, smart ticketing and real-time information and Self-service terminals, ticketing machines and check-in machines used for provision of passenger transport services are fully accessible for people with disabilities; __________________ 1 COM(2015)0615. COM(2015)0615.
Amendment 36 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that barrier-free accessibility to transport services, vehicles, infrastructure and intermodal connecting hubs is the key to securing mobility systems free from built-in discrimination and stresses that people with disabilities shall have access to mainstream products and services;
Amendment 43 #
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 asfacilitate access for all persons with all types of disabilities in accessible languages, formats and technologies appropriate to different kinds of disabilities, including sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication systems and other accessible means, modes and formats of communication of their choice, including easy-to- read language, subtitling and personal text messages for travel information, booking and ticketing, while making use of more than one sensory channel;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Member States and the Commission to proceed with the European Disability Card pilot project, taking into consideration and using where appropriate the latest technological developments, particularly in the fields of intermodality, interconnectivity and interoperability and emphasizes that the principle of "universal design" must always be applied when designing products related to air, bus, rail and waterborne passenger transport in order to fully comply with accessibility requirements;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that special attention shall be paid on assistive technologies which enable the independent living of people with disabilities and that acquired knowledge on the need for barrier-free mobility must be more fully integrated into upcoming research and innovation programmes, such as those within Horizon 2020;
Amendment 55 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to foster research, data collection and exchange of good practices in consultation with representative organizations of persons with disabilities as well as 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 60 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks the relevant authorities in the Member States to prepare awareness- raising strategies on the rights of persons with disabilities and to facilitate transport staff’s training in awareness and disability equality and urges that training materials are also available in accessible formats.
Amendment 6 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, in the transport sector, security, safety of passengers and high working conditions are interlinked creation of a Single European Transport Area was confirmed as the ultimate objective of the 2011 White Paper on Transport;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas equal work, equal rights and fair competition must be at the heart of a well-functioning single market, taking into account the economic development of different Member States and the level of labour productivity of the sector in each Member State;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas actions taken at EU level in the road transport sector shall primarily aim at further improving the implementation and enforcement of the existing regime and should be proportional to the scale of the problems;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital Bb (new)
Recital Bb (new)
Bb. whereas any change to the legislation concerning the social and working conditions must respect all fundamental freedoms of the EU and shall not restrict fair competition based on objective competitive advantages as well as shall not create any further administrative burden and additional costs for transport undertakings, especially SMEs;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
Bc. whereas differences in wages of drivers in EU countries arise from the diverse economic situation of Member States and cannot be completely eliminated. Such differences are apparent for all economic sectors and are not to be interpreted as the so-called social dumping. Different wages between Member States do not constitute unfair competition, but are rather a natural phenomenon in the EU internal market;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
Bd. whereas transport, in particular international transport and cabotage do not fall under the Posting of Workers Directive (Directive 96/71/EC) and calls the attention to the common statement of the Commission and Member States in this respect (10048/96 ADD 1);
Amendment 27 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
Be. whereas the irregularities distorting fair competition in transport should be tackled promptly through consistent interpretation and uniform application and stronger enforcement of the current legislation as well as through increased cross-border cooperation while respecting the subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Emphasises that any proposals shall be evidence-based, proportionate and based on detailed analyses and objective data to ensure that proposed solutions enhance the development of an efficient and competitive transport sector;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to suspendtake the necessary steps to eliminate such business practices as precarious contracts (bogus self- employment, zero-hour contracts, pay- to- fly-schemes, etc.), letter-box companies and flags of convenience throughout stricter rules and more effective enforcement in order to ensure the social protection of workers;
Amendment 109 #
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 and taking into account the specific conditions for operation and service provision in different transport modes without creating any further administrative burden and additional costs for transport undertakings, especially SMEs;
Amendment 124 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for the Commission to treat social aspects as a majorone of the priorityies 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 and taking into consideration the level of development of the transport sector in the Member State where the transport undertaking is established and the level of labour productivity of the sector;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for the EU and the Member States to cooperate across borders in relation to enforcement information, to give monitoring authorities access to data registered in the Member States’ national electronic registers and in the European Register of Road Transport Undertaking (ERRU) and to consolidate the list of infringements leading to the loss of good repute of road transport operators by including illegal cabotage and non- compliance with Community social and labour legislation;
Amendment 153 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 169 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Acknowledges that cooperation between Member States in the area of enforcement should be improved. In this context believes, that the activities carried out within the Euro Contrôle Route and such initiatives as Project CLOSER constitute appropriate means to address the objective of improving enforcement;
Amendment 221 #
2015/2255(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that, without prejudice to national and Union law, including collective agreements between social partners, the competent authority should require the designated provider of port and railway services to established in that Member State to set up staff working conditions on the basis of binding national, regional or local social standards and to implement the compulsory transfer of staff in the event of a change in service provider;
Amendment 426 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 429 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 448 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 466 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 484 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 510 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 530 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 545 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 559 #
2015/2255(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 9 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) to keep in mind the importance of transport and delivery services for the European economy and employment given that European ship owners control 40% of the world’s merchant fleet, that the aviation industry supports over 5 million jobs and that the European rail industry accounts for over half of the worldwide production of rail equipment and services, and that road transport still maintains its relevancy within the context of EU logistics;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2233(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – point vi a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point vi a (new)
(via) to preserve Member States' rights regarding existing or future national regulations and bilateral or multilateral road transport agreements including transit permit requirements;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on the Commission, as the problem is global, to monitor more successfully, in international organisations and environmental and climate change forums, reductions in carbon dioxide emissions from other countries in the world; (As the problem is of a global nature, strict EU regulation and Member States’ efforts cannot by themselves offset the high emissions of carbon dioxide in countries elsewhere in the world. The EU must set an example on this issue.)
Amendment 5 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. notes that robotics does not only concern automated vehicles, but also remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones), automated subway systems, auto-piloted aircrafts as well as other types of transport modes;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. takes view that the impact of automated vehicles on enhancing transport safety might potentially be a major one, since human errors are currently responsible for about 90% of road accidents; notes however that it will be impossible for automated vehicles to eliminate all accidents, which raises questions of responsibility as well as ethical questions for car accidents;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. takes the view that the switch to automated vehicles, besides its positive impact on road safety, fuel consumption, the environment and the creation of new employment opportunities in the telecommunication and automotive sectors, might also lead to job losses in the transport sector as well as have consequences on the insurance sector;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. calls on the Commission to prepare a clear Union legal framework on automated vehicles in order to respond to the technological development trends in the automotive sector and to ensure that the Union remains the leading car manufacturer thus contributing to the technological development and economic growth of the Union; urges the finalisation and launch, as soon as possible, of the satellites which are needed in order to complete the European Galileo positioning system, so that such system can be used as the default positioning system in automated vehicles;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the formation of the Juncker Commission was delayed owing to the late nomination by some Member States of their candidate commissioner, while an acceptable degree of gender balance was only achieved at the last minute thanks to Parliament’s firm insistence that the new Commission must contain at least the same number of women as the outgoing Commission; considers that such a situation could be prevented in future by setting a deadline by which Member States have to nominate their candidates, and by encouraging Member States to propose at least two nominees – one male and one femalwith due regard for gender balance – for consideration by the President-elect, taking into account the fields of expertise of the candidates and the work that they have done to date;
Amendment 97 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that a European sustainable mobility policy needs to build on a broad range of policy tools to shift towards the least polluting and most energy-efficient modes of transport; points out that shifting the balance between modes of transport is not an end in itself, but is necessary to disconnect mobility from its adverse effects such as congestion, air pollution, noise, accidents and climate change; (This AM does not concern the EN version. The EN text uses the word ‘congestion’ and not ‘bottleneck’ as the HU version translates)
Amendment 143 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network remains one of the preconditions for a more sustainable and efficient transport system and a more balanced distribution of freight and passengers among transport modes; stresses that the selection of projects eligible for EU funding must focus on the completion of missing links, the elimination of bottlenecks, the upgrading of existing infrastructure and the development of multimodal terminals, putting greater emphasis on European added value; regarding all of these, the enhanced involvement and support of the candidate countries participating in the expansion processes are deemed to be necessary in advance; to considers that the Connecting Europe Facility instrument and other means of financing should stimulate investment in shipping, ports, rail and inland waterways as a priority; emphasises that co-funded projects should reflect the need for infrastructure that minimises the impact on the environment, that is resilient to the possible impact of climate change and that improves the safety of users; stresses also the need for proper maintenance of the existing infrastructure;
Amendment 214 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of promoting electro-mobility and electric public transport systems, coupled withic and other eco-friendly means of transport and public transport systems, paying attention to the fact that the increasing need for electricity should be satisfied mainly by the introduction of renewable energy sources in the electricity sector, giving priority to the electrification of the rail network, tramways, trolleybuses, electric cars and e- bikes; stresses the potential of modern aerial tramways (cable cars), as an inexpensive and easy-to-build means of transportation, to expand the capacity of urban public transport systems;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that public transport usage in urban areas is not clearly stated among the ten goals of the White Paper; believes that a new goal should be set of doubling public transport use in urban areas by 2030, considering the factors of environmental protection and sustainability, while providing for facilities and infrastructure to facilitate door-to-door mobility of pedestrians, cyclists and elderly or handicapped people; a clear goal should be also set to double cycling by 20125;
Amendment 325 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to address the quality of work in all transport modes, with respect in particular to training, certification, working conditions and career development, with a view to creating quality jobs, developing the necessary skills and strengthening the competitiveness of EU transport operators; by establishing clear and predictable regulations to promote entrepreneurship and employment.
Amendment 334 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission to ensure that proposals on the opening-up of services in all transport markets do not lead to social dumping, poorer-quality services, monopolies or oligopolies; at the same time emphasizes that cheaper labour in itself does not lead to unfair competition.
Amendment 613 #
2015/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 – indent 3
Paragraph 29 – indent 3
– proper maintenance and upgrade by 20125 of inland waterways that are part of the TEN-T core network corridors, (This AM does not concern the EN version, but might concern other linguistic versions as well)
Amendment 282 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Aeronautical products, parts and non-installed equipment, aerodromes and their equipment, operators of aircraft and aerodromes, ATM/ANS systems and providers, as well as pilots, air traffic controllers and persons, products and organisations involved in their training and medical examination, should be certified or licensed once they have been found to comply with relevant essential requirements or, where relevant, the other requirements established in or pursuant to this Regulation. The Commission should be empowered to adopt the necessary detailed rules for the issuance of those certificates and where relevant, the declarations to be made to this effect, taking into account the objectives of the Regulation and the nature and risk of the particular activity concerned, while ensuring that it will not lead to additional administrative burden or increase in costs, thus reducing competitiveness.
Amendment 774 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 61 – paragraph 2
Article 61 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall coordinate at Union level the gathering, exchange and analysis of information on matters falling within the scope of this Regulation, without imposing an additional administrative burden, and taking into account the need for data protection. For that purpose, the Agency may enter into administrative arrangements with legal and natural persons subject to this Regulation, or associations of such persons, on information gathering, exchange and analysis.
Amendment 816 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 – paragraph 1
Article 69 – paragraph 1
The Agency shall be responsible for the tasks related to certification, oversight, and enforcement in accordance with Article 51(3) with respect to the certificates for the air traffic controller training organisations referred to in Article 42, where those organisations have their principal place of business located outside the territory for which a Member State is responsible under the Chicago Convention, as well as for providing training for air traffic control officers who will exercise the privileges contained in their licences in the territory where the Treaties apply, and, where relevant, their personnel.
Amendment 841 #
2015/0277(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 74 – paragraph 1
Article 74 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall assist the Member States and the Commission in identifying key research themes in the field of civil aviation to contribute to ensuring consistency and coordination between publicly funded research and development and policies falling within the scope of this Regulation. Where the Agency and Eurocontrol have similar research and development activities, they shall work together to ensure that those activities are, as far as possible, mutually consistent.
Amendment 176 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
The general objective of the Programme shall be to contribute to institutional, administrative and structural reforms in the Member States by providing support to national authorities for measures aimed at reforming institutions, governance, administration, economic and social sectors in response to economic and social challenges with a view to enhancing competitiveness, growth, the position of SME's, jobs, and investment, in particular in the context of economic governance processes, including through assistance for the efficient and effective use of the Union funds.
Amendment 208 #
2015/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) business environment, private sector development, financial and administrative assistance of SMEs, investment, privatization processes, trade and foreign direct investment, competition and public procurement, sustainable sectoral development and support for innovation;
Amendment 74 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) Alongside the financing operations that will be conducted through the EFSI, a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') should be created. The EIAH should provide strengthened support for project development and preparation across the Union, by building on the expertise of the Commission, the EIB, national promotional banks and the managing authorities of the European Structural and Investment Funds. This should establish a single point of entry for questions related to technical assistance for investments within the Union where possible providing technical assistance on a decentralised basis. The setting up of the EIAH as a single entry point and the new services provided by it shall in no way alter objective of existing technical assistance programmes or affect the quality or capacity of these in carrying out their dedicated tasks.
Amendment 103 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The EFSI Agreement shall provide for the creation of a European Investment Advisory Hub ('EIAH') within the EIB. The EIAH shall have as its objective to build upon and complement existing EIB and Commission advisory services where possible in a decentralised manner in order to provide advisory support for investment project identification, preparation and development and act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Unionframework of EFSI. This shall include support on the use of technical assistance for project structuring, use of innovative financial instruments, use of public-private partnerships and advice, as appropriate and without prejudice to the competence of the Commission to oversee the application of Union law, on relevant issues of EU legislation.
Amendment 113 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
The Investment Committee shall be composed of sixtwelve independent experts and the Managing Director, selected via an open and transparent selection procedure. Independent experts shall have a high level of relevant market experience in project finance, extensive knowledge of the sectors and geographical markets of the Union and be appointed by the Steering Board for a renewable fixed term of three years.
Amendment 122 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) development of infrastructure, including in the areas of transport, particularly in industrial centres; energy, in particular energy interconnections; and digital infrastructure;
Amendment 142 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investment in education and training, health, research and, development, information and communications technology and innovation;
Amendment 147 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) expansion of renewable energy and energy and resource efficiencinvestment in education and training, health, information and communications technology;
Amendment 151 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) infrastructure projects in the environmental, natural resources, urban development and social fieldsdevelopment of the energy sector, with a particular focus on energy efficiency;
Amendment 155 #
2015/0009(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) providing financial support for the companies referred to in Article 1(1), including working capital risk financingas well as other entities having up to 3000 employees, with a particular focus on SMEs.
Amendment 119 #
2014/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the manifestations of extreme nationalism, racism, xenophobia and intolerance have not yet disappeared from our communities; on the contrary, especially after the recent terrorist attacks they appear to be on the rise in many Member States which affects traditional minorities and new national minority communities as well;
Amendment 139 #
2014/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas article 22 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union obliges the Union to "respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity",
Amendment 148 #
2014/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas fundamental freedoms, human rights and equal opportunities shall be provided for all citizens of the European Union including persons belonging to national and linguistic minorities;
Amendment 322 #
2014/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on promoting understanding, acceptance and tolerance between the different national communities in the Member States through the principles of equality, non-discrimination and respect for diversity; calls on particularly the condemnation of hate speech and all forms of aggression;
Amendment 402 #
2014/2254(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Deplores the fact that even today people belonging to minorities are still victims of discrimination; calls for more consistency of the European Union in the field of minority protection; strongly believes that all Member States as well as candidate countries shall be bound by the same principles and criteria in order to avoid the application of double standards; Calls therefore, as a part of resolving the so- called Copenhagen dilemma, for the establishment of an effective mechanism to monitor and ensure fundamental and acquired rights of national and linguistic minorities both in candidate countries and in countries already admitted to the European Union;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that EU-wide personal mobility is a prerequisite for the exercise of basic freedoms and that people should therefore be able to access comprehensive information about multimodal and cross- border transport links for seamless door-to- door travel and to make the necessary reservations and payments online, while taking into account innovative IT-based platforms which will reduce reservation and transaction charges and which over time may take over the role of the various ticketing systems;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes efforts in both the public and private sectors to introduce journey planners but notes that many such services cover only specific regions or countries and that few are multimodal; calls therefore for all the stakeholders to focus more closely on providing multimodal, cross-border journey planners with tailored ticketing arrangements linking long- distance and local transport, devoting particular attention to the language in which services are provided, taking into account users’ language requirements, with due regard for the use of regional and minority languages;
Amendment 70 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Shares the Commission’s view that fair and equal access for service providers to comprehensive, multimodal real-time transport and travel data is a prerequisite for EU-wide multimodal travel information, planning and ticketing services, and calls on the Commission to circulate a proposal requiring all providers to make available, on fair and equal terms and subject to minimum obligations, all the information needed for putting in place more comprehensive services and thereby enablgiving travellers toa genuine, accessible and affordable choosice between the most sustainable, best-value or fastest connections, without prejudice to the economic interests of the operators involved;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas up to 80 % of EU citizens will soon live in urban areas, which offer the best opportunities for jobs, education, cultural activities and mobility;, a situation which, however, confronts urban centres and other administrative levels with the challenges associated with quality of life and sustainable development in the urban environment, whilst little is being done to enable rural areas to catch up and offer an attractive alternative, which would give people the freedom to choose their living environment; (Too little is being done to enable rural areas, villages and small towns to catch up, so that rural areas are suffering demographic emptying whilst overpopulation in towns is raising serious social, mobility and environmental questions.)
Amendment 20 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that it is therefore essential to ensure the development and promotion of SUMPs and urban sustainability in all European cities, functional urban areas and regions, including an analysis of needs and objectives for mobility infrastructure, addressing all modes and means of transport in a complementary fashion and in the context of territorial and global spatial development, promoting clean, sustainable, effective and, energy-efficient and safe transport, favouring the interconnectedness of urban and periurban areas, and promoting greater self- sufficiency, competitiveness, economic growth and better conditions of employment;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights that it is essential to consider the language needs of travellers and respect the use of regional and minority languages when displaying public transport information to provide more accurate and relevant information;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the authorities to promote the use of clean vehicles, such as bicycles, trolleybuses, trams and clean fuels, along with the development of intelligent transport systems ensuring a territorial continuum between urban centres and their periurban areas to combat global warming;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to work towards standards with a view to general harmonisation and coherence concerning the categorisation of vehicles, the different classes of emissions, the regulation of access in urban areas, road signs, disabled- friendly transport systems and technical standards in intelligent transport systems;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Sees a need for larger-scale improvement of suburban and rural public transport routes and better integration of these into urban transport networks; (Improved integration of suburban and rural public transport routes into urban networks would suggest less need for car use, whilst easy access to urban centres would ease their overpopulation.)
Amendment 141 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 235 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. In order to make urban mobility more accessible and increase its effectiveness, it is essential to consider the language needs of travellers and respect the use of regional and minority languages when displaying public transport information;
Amendment 252 #
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 reduction; considers that the development of SUMPs should be a precondition forn important element in financing EU projects in the area of urban transport;
Amendment 265 #
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;
Amendment 343 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for the Commission to develop policies to encourage the freight industry to clean up its fleets and to encourage local authorities to provide incentives to, thus ensuring operators to act in a more sustainable way; recalls that rail should be at the core of urban freight policies;
Amendment 380 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Invites the Member States and local authorities to rethink speed management in cities and to introduce a defaultpay greater attention to the relevant regulations on speed limits and compliance with these; (Whilst the speed limit issue is particularly important with regard to towns, introducing a maximum speed limit of 30 km/h by 2020;would conflict with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as it would not take into account local requirements and specific features.)
Amendment 417 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 436 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 460 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 489 #
2014/2242(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 86 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls in particular for the creation of a ‘Brand Destination Europe’ and its systematisation with the existing national and regional sectoral brands with the aim of complementing and enhancing the promotional activities of Member States, national tourism organisations and the European tourism industry for the benefit of the visibility of European tourism destinations at national, regional and local level;
Amendment 117 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that public and private stakeholders should strengthen their efforts to develop new transnational, internal and external cross-border European products, while taking full account of macro-regional strategies;
Amendment 202 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to continue promoting sustainable tourism in cooperation with the ETC by establishing a European network, developing new specific products, taking advantage of the popularity and distribution of the existing and efficient online services and products, and setting up a Europe- wide web platform that brings together information on products and destinations in one database with access through the Visiteurope.com portal;
Amendment 338 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls on the Member States to identify and support EU-wide initiatives that foster the use of the digital infrastructure (such as the elimination of roaming charges and access to free Wi-Fi) and interoperability among different platforms;
Amendment 343 #
2014/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the Member States to consider the development of access to high-speed broadband a priority for remote and mountainoustourism concerned areas;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights the need for non-EU countries to bring their legislation into line with specific sectoral acquis, as a practical exercise designed to adapt them to EU legislation with a view to their future membership; encourages EU and non-EU countries to establish think tanks and organize regular meetings to exchange best practices to fasten this procedure and make it more efficient;
Amendment 158 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the importance of connecting maritime transport routes and ports with other parts of Europe and the relevance of interconnections with TEN-T corridors in particular with the Rhine- Danube Corridor and Mediterranean Corridor; calls on the participating countries to focus their efforts on implementing projects that are covered by the current TEN-T network and its proposed indicative extension to the Western Balkans, using existing instruments;
Amendment 229 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Urges the establishment of a regional centre for disaster preparedness in order to create an early warning system to prevent natural disasters and those caused by industrial, transport and other activities, such as floods, fires and exploitation activities in the Adriatic; underlines that the centre should be directly linked to EU Civil Protection Mechanism and EU Social Fund so in an event of natural or man-made disaster countries of the region could benefit from the fund from the earliest stage and in shortest period of time; stresses the importance of preserving the ecosystem and the biodiversity of the region and underlines the importance of fostering support and urgent measures against natural threats such as Xylella fastidiosa, which affects olive trees, the pest Dryocosmus kuriphilus and the fungus Cryphonectria parasitica, which affects chestnut woods;
Amendment 28 #
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 arttraditional folk arts, costumes, handcrafts, local festivals, gastronomic traditions), local products and authenticity, industrial, agricultural heritage as well as cultural heritage of ethnic minorities; stresses, in this regard, the importance of intermodal connectivity as a means of enhancing the appeal of smaller and remote tourist destinations;
Amendment 98 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Reiterates the important principle of sustainable and responsible tourism, while respecting privacy rights of local residents, and expresses its conviction that EU action should first of all encourage the prosperity of tourism in Europe, but that it must also respond to concerns relating to possible negative effects of structural changes caused by tourism and risks to cultural heritage posed by mass tourism;
Amendment 109 #
2014/2149(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Emphasises the significant potential for the development of entrepreneurial activity in the tourism sector, in particular of tourism SMEs, which contribute to the preservation, protection and promotion of Europe’s cultural heritage; stresses that quality of service and high-level professional skills are key factors for the success and competitiveness of the European tourism sector, therefore supports quality jobs for local residents;
Amendment 17 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) In order to take into account the developments in the broader environment of the European aviation sector such as the European Parliament resolution of 28 November 2019 on the climate and environment emergency and the EU digital agenda, it is necessary to improve the environmental efficiency of the European aviation sector.
Amendment 20 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) It is necessary to ensure legal certainty in the implementation of common transport policy. This entails a clear division of competences between the Union and the Member States. Where decision-making powers are granted to non-state entities, it shall be ensured that such powers do not collide with the prerogatives of the Member States.
Amendment 26 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) IWhile improvements in the environmental performance of ATM also directly contribute to the achievement of the objectives contained in the Paris Agreement and in the Commission’s European Green Deal, in particular through the reduction of aviation emissions, improving ATM efficiency cannot in itself ensure the environmental efficiency of the aviation sector. Furthermore, since higher traffic levels generate more emissions and a greater non-CO₂ impact, access to airspace cannot be maximised without considering the environmental consequences.
Amendment 40 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) TWhile there should be no discrimination between airspace users as to the provision of equivalent air navigation services, granting access to airspace and the level of air navigation fees may depend on overall environmental impact and environmental efficiency of aircraft, as in the case of the modulation of charges based on environmental criteria. Furthermore, in line with the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy (COM(2020) 789) of the European Commission, it is necessary to ensure the internalisation of external cost through the implementation of the polluter pays and user pays principles, in particular through carbon charging and infrastructure charging mechanisms.
Amendment 44 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) State prerogatives stemming from the responsibility of the Member States to carry out functions under the scope of the Chicago Convention, should be clearly distinguished from economic activities. Air traffic services, provided on an exclusive basis, should be subject to designation and minimum public interest requirements.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The charging scheme should be based on the principle that airspace users should pay for the cost incurred for the provision of the services receivedinfrastructure and services made available but that only cost imputable to such service and not covered otherwise should be taken into account. The costs related to the Network Manager should be included in the determined costs eligible to be charged to airspace users. Charges should encourage the safe, efficient, effective and sustainable provision of air navigation services with a view to achieving a high level of safety and cost-efficiency and meetingRisk sharing mechanisms should be without prejudice to the basic principles for financing air navigation services; namely that the pserformance targets and they should stimulate integrated service provision, whilst reducing the environmental impact of aviationvices remain fully user-financed, without any obligation for State subsidies.
Amendment 90 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
Recital 32 a (new)
(32a) The Member States are party to the EUROCONTROL International Convention Relating to Co-operation for the Safety of Air Navigation according to which EUROCONTROL shall develop and operate a common European air traffic flow management system at a common international centre, and the EU has signed an Accession Protocol to the EUROCONTROL Convention.
Amendment 92 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In the cooperative decision making process for the decisions to be taken by the Network Manager, the interest of the network should prevail. Parties to the cooperative decision-making process should therefore act to the maximum extent possible with a view to improving the functioning and performance of the network. The procedures for the cooperative decision-making process should promote the interest of the network, and be such that issues are resolved and consensus found wherever possible. The Member States should have a clear role in the cooperative decision-making process, and, at the same time, the decision-making powers belonging to Member States should be clearly distinguished from those to be taken under the scope of the cooperative decision-making process. The decisions taken in the cooperative decision-making process are not binding and are not of a regulatory nature. Therefore, there is no need for the provision of an appeal procedure for such decisions. The decision-making power and final responsibility for the decisions taken in the cooperative decision-making process belongs to the Network Manager.
Amendment 123 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘air traffic data services’ means functions or services consisting in the collection, aggregation andor integration of operational data from providers of surveillance services, from providers of MET and AIS and network functions and from other relevant entities, or the provision of processed data for air traffic control and air traffic management purposes;
Amendment 125 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. ‘air traffic flow and capacity management (ATFCM)’ means a function or a service aiming at protecting air traffic control from over-delivery and optimising the use of the available capacity;
Amendment 129 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12
12. ‘airspace management’ means a planning function with the primary objective of maxoptimising the utilisation of available airspace by dynamic time-sharing and, at times, the segregation of airspace among various categories of airspace users on the basis of short-term needs;
Amendment 141 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
26. ‘cooperative decision-making’ (CDM) means a process in which decisions are made based on interaction and consultation withdecision-making process defined by law as a CDM process, in which the entity defined as holding the decision-making power shall take into account the views expressed by Member States, operational stakeholders and other actors as appropriateinvolved in the CDM process;
Amendment 153 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 43
43. ‘Network Manager’ means the entity entrusted with the tasks necessary to contribute to the execution of the network functions referred to in Article 26, in accordance with Article 27;
Amendment 566 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 11 – subparagraph 1
The designated air traffic service provider shall provide the information and data necessary for the monitoring of the performance of air navigation services. This shall include information and data related to actual costs and revenues. Where performance targets are not reached or the performance plan is not correctly implemented, the Agency acting as PRB shall issue decisions requiring corrective measures to be implemented by the air traffic service providers. These corrective measures may include, where objectively necessary, a requirement for an air traffic service provider to delegate the provision of the relevant services to another air traffic service provider. Where the performance targets continue to be missed, or where the performance plan continues to be incorrectly implemented or where corrective measures imposed are not or not properly applied, the Agency acting as PRB shall conduct an investigation and provide an opinion to the Commission in accordance with Article 24(2). The Commission may take action in accordance with Article 24(3).
Amendment 742 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
For the implementation of the charging scheme, the Commission shall adopt detailed requirements and procedures in respect of Articles 19, 20, 21 and 22 in particular regarding the cost bases and determined costs, the setting of unit rates, the incentives schemes and risk sharing mechanisms and the modulation of charges. Those requirements and procedures shall be set out in an implementing act adopted in accordance with the advisoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 37(2). The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to amend this Regulation in order to supplement or amend non-essential aspects of the risk sharing mechanism.
Amendment 782 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. The air traffic management network functions shall ensure the sustainable and efficient use of the airspace and of scarce resources, in line with the provisions of the Chicago Convention. They shall also ensure that airspace users can operate environmentally optimal trajectories, while allowing maximumfair and reasonable access to airspace and air navigation services. Those network functions , enumerated in paragraphs 2 and 3, shall support the achievement of the Union-wide performance targets and, shall be based on operational requirements and shall be executed in a manner which respects the separation of regulatory and operational tasks.
Amendment 813 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Network Manager shall be responsible for the execution of the network functions. The Network Manager shall involve the Member States and operational stakeholders in the execution of the network functions through cooperative arrangements
Amendment 820 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Article 26 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 to amend this Regulation in order to add functions to the ones listed in paragraphs 2 and 3, where necessary for the functioning and performance of the network. Such new functions shall remain within the scope of existing EU competence and be without prejudice to Member State prerogatives and functions executed by the Member States.
Amendment 825 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1
Article 27 – paragraph 1
1. In order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 26, the Commission, supported by the Agency, in consultation with the Committee where relevant, shall ensure that the Network Manager contributes to the execution ofexecutes the network functions set out in Article 26, by carrying out the tasks referred to in paragraph 4 .
Amendment 838 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 4
Article 27 – paragraph 4
4. The Network Manager shall contribute to the execution ofexecute the network functions through non-binding support measures aimed at safe and efficient planning and operations of the network under normal and crisis conditions and through other non-binding measures aimed at the continuous improvement of network operations in the Single European Sky and the overall performance of the network, especially regarding the implementation of the performance scheme. The action taken by the Network Manager shall take account of the need to fully integrate the airports in the network using Collaborative Decision Making processes.
Amendment 871 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1
Article 31 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to general air traffic, relevant operational data shall be made available in real-time, on a non- discriminatory basis and without prejudice to security or defence policy interests, by all air navigation service providers, airspace users, airports, and the Network Manager, includCertain types of operational data relating to general air traffic shall be made available by operational stakeholders, in order to facilitate operational efficiency. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 36 ing on cross-border basis and on a Union-wide basis. Such availability shall be to the benefit of certified or declared air traffic service providers, entities having a proven interest in considering the provision ofrder to define the scope of such operational data to be provided to certified or declared air traffic service providers, military air traffic service providers, airspace users and airports as well as the Network Manager on a non- discriminatory basis and without prejudice to security or defence policy interests, by all air navigation service providers, airspace users and, airports as well as the Network Manager. The, and the Network Manager, as well as the technicalities of such data provision, including financing and liability aspects. Such data shall be used only for operational purposes only.
Amendment 876 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Amendment 877 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Amendment 880 #
2013/0186(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 4
Article 31 – paragraph 4