8 Amendments of Csaba MOLNÁR related to 2014/2239(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the full implementation of the human right to water and sanitation, as recognised by the UN and widely supported across the EU Member States, is essential for life, and whereas the proper management of water resources plays a crucial role in guaranteeing sustainable water use and safeguarding the world’s natural capital; whereas the combined effects of human activity and climate change mean that the whole of the EU’s Mediterranean region and some Central European regions are now classified as water-scarce, semi-desert regions;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the ECI was set up as a mechanism of participatory democracy with the aim of encouraging citizens’ direct involvement in EU decision-making, and is an excellent opportunity for the EU institutions to re-engage with citizens; regrets the fact that the experience of the past three years of the European Citizens’ Initiative shows that it has not fulfilled the hopes placed in it;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Eurobarometer surveys have consistently shown very low levels of trust in the EU among EU citizens in recent years; points out that the Commission took only two years to decide on the Right2Water initiative after the necessary signatures had been gathered;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the ECI is a unique democratic mechanism which has significant potential to help bridge the gap between European and national social and civil society movements, and to promote participatory democracy at the EU level; points out that the success of European citizens’ initiatives will be enhanced if the Commission ensures that they are translated into the official languages of the EU and sets up an EU assistance service for drawing up initiatives;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers it regrettable that the communication lacks any real ambition and limits itself to reiterating existing commitments, and that only public consultations are being set up on this subject;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to recognise the importance of the human right to water and sanitation and of water as a public good and a fundamental value for all EU citizens; expresses its concern that an increasing number of people are facing difficulties in paying their water bills and that affordability is becoming a matter of growing concern; welcomes the fact that in some Member States ‘water banks’ are being used in an effort to help the most vulnerable with their utility costs;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the lack of available data on water poverty issues, including issues of access and affordability; since 60% of EU territory is situated in cross-border catchment areas, there can only be effective water management if there are EU-level measures;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its concern that denial of the provision of water and sanitation to disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, such as Roma, is being used in a coercive manner in some Member States; reiterates that in some Member States the closure of public wells by the authorities has made it difficult for the most vulnerable groups to have access to water;