1444 Amendments of Davor ŠKRLEC
Amendment 2 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Citation 22 a (new)
- having regard to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants,
Amendment 32 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Considers that substances of concern are those identifiedthat meet the criteria under REACH as substances of very high concern, substances prohibited under the Stockholm Convention (POPs), specific substances restricted in articles listed in Annex XVII to REACH and, specific substances regulated under specific sectorial/product legislation, as well as substances listed in Annex VI to the CLP Regulation for classification of a chronic effect;
Amendment 37 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that all substances of concern should be tracked as soon as possible, and that information relating to these substances should be fully available to recyclers and to the public; welcomes in this respect the new provisions included in Article 9 of Directive (EU) 2018/... amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste as a first step in this direction;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on Member States to ensure that REACH registration dossiers are compliant and kept up to date;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on ECHA to step up its efforts in the context of Article 41 of REACH (compliance check of registration) so as to end the situation of non-compliant dossiers and to ensure that the necessary information is generated as soon as possible;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 18
18. Highlights that the possibility to recycle materials containing substances of concern should only be envisaged when there are no substitute materials without substances of concern; any such recycling should take place in closed or controlled loops without endangering human health, including worker's health, or the environment;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that the issue of products containing legacy substances should be dealt with by an efficient registration, tracking and disposal system;
Amendment 65 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that in addition to REACH, the Ecodesign Directive, and other product specific legislation, should be used to introduce requirements to substitute for substances of concern;
Amendment 66 #
2018/2589(RSP)
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights that it is crucial to ensure a level playing field between EU- produced and imported articles; noteconsiders that EU-produced articles must not, under any circumstances, be disadvantaged; therefore calls on the Commission to ensure that the phase-out or substitution of substances of very high concern resulting from the authorization scheme under REACH is matched by restrictions that apply at the same time; furthermore calls on the competent authorities in the Member States to increase controls on imported materials to ensure compliance with REACH and product legislation;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the increase of 3,9 % in commitment appropriations and 1,8 % in payment appropriations in the budget lines related to the remit of ITRE Committee under Heading 1a of the general budget of the Union compared to 2018; further welcomes the focus of the 2019 general budget on growth, innovation, competitivenesssustainability, climate change, and the transition to renewable energiesa highly energy efficient and fully renewables based economy and energy system in line with the Union´s commitments under the Paris Agreement and on the success of young and female researchers and entrepreneurs; calls on the Commission to provide increased and sufficient financial resources for those priorities;
Amendment 2 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomRejects Council cuts of 3,61 % in commitment appropriations and 0,22 % in payment appropriations in budget lines related to ITRE under Heading 1a of the Union budget 2019 compared to the Commission’s proposal; notes the increase of 3,9 % in commitment appropriations and 1,8 % in payment appropriations in the budget lines related to the remit of ITRE Committee under Heading 1a of the general budget of the Union compared to 2018; furtherUnion budget compared to 2018 in the Commission’s proposal; welcomes the focus of the 2019 general budget on growth, innovation, competitiveness, climate change, the transition to renewable energies and on the success of young and female researchers and entrepreneurs; calls on the Commission to provide increased and sufficient financial resources for those priorities;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the necessity to develop leadership in innovation, in particular eco- innovation, and in disruptive technologies; requests, therefore, that the Commission respects the breakdown of Horizon 2020 budget as described in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and welcomes the proposed increase of 8,5 % in commitment appropriations for the 2019 general budget; notes with deep concern the strong underfunding of Horizon 2020 under the MFF 2014-2020 resulting in a lower success rate for applications than in the previous MFF period which means that fewer high-quality projects in the field of research and innovation are receiving Union funding; reiterates its concern about the results of the interim evaluation of Horizon 2020 showing that the programme is currently below target with regards to climate and sustainability spending; reiterates, therefore, its deep concerns about the unambitious level of funding for Horizon Europe as proposed by the Commission for the next MFF and intends to secure a bare minimum of EUR 120 billion in 2018 prices for this programme during the upcoming MFF 2021-2027 negotiations and underlines its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased compared to the current MFF;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Uunderlines the necessity to develop leadership in innovation and in disruptive technologies; requesgrets, therefore, that the Commission respect the breakdown of Horizon 2020 budget as described in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council and welcome significant Council cuts in commitment appropriations of EUR 0,3 billion and of EUR 18 million in payment appropriations in the Common Strategic Framework for Research and Innovation with an overwhelmingly negative impact on Horizon 2020 and especially regrets cuts in relevant budget lines such as Strengthening research in future and emerging technologies and Strengthening European research infrastructure; notes the proposed increase of 8,5 % for Horizon 2020 in commitment appropriations for the 2019 general budget; notes with deep concern in the Commission’s proposal; reminds the strong underfunding of Horizon 2020 under the MFF 2014-2020 resulting in a lower success rate for applications than in the previous MFF period which means that fewer high-quality projects in the field of research and innovation are receiving Union funding; reiterates, therefore, its deep concerns about the unambitious level of funding for Horizon Europe as proposed by the Commission for the next MFF and intends to secure a bare minimum of EUR 120 billion in 2018 prices for this programme during the upcoming MFF 2021-2027 negotiations;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the importance of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); recalls that, in order to secure additional funding for EFSI, Horizon 2020 and CEF had to be reduced; stresses that the general budget of the Union should not be financing new initiatives to the detriment of existing Union programmes and policies; intends to deliver on the commitment made by Parliament during the EFSI negotiations to reduce insofar as possible the impact on thoseis programmes and to increase appropriations for the affected lines for 2019;
Amendment 20 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of finalising the Energy Union while achieving the European climate goals by fulfilling the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainability Goals; urges the Commission to provide the necessary funding for investments in these fields, as well as to tackle energy poverty and just transition; In this respects welcomes the Commission’s estimates that climate spending will reachand insists on greater coherence between the Union´s commitment under the Paris Agreement and its funding policies for the five mutually supportive dimensions of the Energy Union as stipulated in the European Parliament’s report on Accelerating clean energy innovation (2017/2084(INI)); recalls in this context the adopted ‘energy efficiency first’ principle as well as the target for the Union to become number one in renewables as well as to tackle energy poverty and just transition; takes note of the fact that the Commission’s proposal would enable reaching the target of 20 % of the budget being dedicated to climate spending in the 2019 budget; regrets, however, that the Commission has not followed up on Parliament’s request regarding offsetting the lower allocations made during the first years of the MFF; considers this proposal to be insufficient since in total only 19,3 % of the Union budget 2014-2020 would be dedicated to climate-related measures, which would prevent the Union from meeting its target of climate mainstreaming of at least 20,1 % in the 2019 budgetduring 2014-2020, also if it again allocates only 20 % of the budget to climate protection in 2020;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of finalising the Energy Union while achieving the European climate goals by fulfilling the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainability Goals; urges the Commission to provide the necessary funding for investments in these fields, as well as for sustainable development, as well as to tackle energy poverty and just transition; Iin this respects welcomes the Commission’s estimates that climate spending will reach 20,1 % in the 2019 budget; considers that to achieve these goals, necessary funds should be maintained in CEF; is deeply concerned about the significant Council cuts in commitments and payments of CEF- Energy;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Is aware of the high importance of the budget lines for societal challenges, and more specifically of the budget line for improving lifelong health and wellbeing to increase the standard of living in the Union; encourages the Commission to maintain sufficient funding for such purposes and deplores the proposed Council cuts;
Amendment 26 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines the importance of achieving the goals of the Digital Single Market to enhance the Union’s digitalisation and the digital inclusion of the European economy, public sector and citizens; recognizes in this respect the importance of initiatives such as WIFI4EU; deplores Council cuts for this initiative;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Amendment 32 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of adequate financial and staff resources for all agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure that they can properly fulfil their tasks; stresses that the 5 % cut in staff and the redeployment pool are ended with this general budget and urges the Commission to refrain from similar actions in the future; insists that resources be increased in accordance with the increase of tasks of concerned agencies; in this respect, welcomes the increases in staff for ACER, ENISA and GSA, but notes with concern the insufficiency of those increases;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Action Plan on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure and highlights that further coordination at EU level is needed; recalls that transport is Europe's main source of carbon emissions and the only sector in which emissions are still rising; highlights that further coordination at EU level is needed in order to ensure the deployment of an adequate infrastructure network for alternative fuels in view of the total decarbonisation of the transport sector by 2050;
Amendment 10 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges Member States to ensure the rapid deployment of and further funding for sufficient alternative fuels infrastructure and fast and ultra-fast charging solutions along the TEN-T Core and Comprehensive networks, including in urban and rural areas, by further developing and implementing ambitious and coherent national policy frameworks; underlines that the availability and accessibility of private and public charging and refuelling infrastructures are crucial for increasing the consumer acceptance towards alternative fuels vehicles; believes that priority should be given to the most emission neutral solutions seen from a full vehicle life-cycle perspective;
Amendment 18 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the importance of sustainable urban planning, shifting from private use to shared and public use of transport, and of investing in the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure in public transport services, in particular for the uptake of electric buses which represented only 10% of all new buses purchased in Europe in 2017;
Amendment 22 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes with concern that the level of ambition and the degree of fulfilment of national policy frameworks differ profoundly between Member States; and that the overall development of alternative fuels infrastructures is falling short; deplores the fact that only 8 Member States fully meet the NPF requirements set out in Directive 2014/94/EU, and that 2 Member States failed to submit their NPF by 16 November 2016 as provided for in Article 3 of Directive 2014/94/EU; invites therefore the Commission to consider introducing binding national targets to ensure the development of a backbone infrastructure for alternative fuels along the TEN-T network by 2025;
Amendment 29 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Regrets that fuels of fossil origin, such as natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas, are still considered as alternative fuels under Directive 2014/94/EU, thus undermining the Union's objective of decarbonising the transport sector by the mid-century;
Amendment 32 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to come forward with sustainability criteria for hydrogen and synthetic fuels, based on lifecycle emissions that take into account the upstream emissions of electricity production required for all production processes and their impact on water demand and land use;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Calls for continuous investments in research and innovation in order to further combine renewable energy sources and sustainable modes of transport, with the aim to attain net zero- emission mobility by the mid-century;
Amendment 41 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need for comprehensive private and shared public charging infrastructure allowing charging of electric vehicles and bicycles at home and in the workplace, taking into account the need for both public and private investments to achieve sufficient coverage;
Amendment 61 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the provision of increased incentives for the development of shore-side electricity supply at both in-land and maritime ports and, in particular with the aim to reduce emissions from local transport generated by ferries and catamarans powered by fossil fuels; emphasises the improvements to be gained from shore-side electricity in regards to CO2 emissions, noise pollution and improved air quality; encourages Member States to develop integrated plans for the rapid deployment of all-electric ferries, based on the Norwegian experience;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages the provision of clean power supply at airports (for use in stationary airplanes as well as for mobile equipment at airports) in order to reduce kerosene consumption, improve air quality, reduce climate change impact and noise pollution;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to support policies that stimulateUnderlines that the lack of sufficient investment by European car manufacturers in developing ultra-low emission vehicles is the main determinant for their slow uptake on the Union's market; calls on the Commission, Member States and the automotive industry to further develop the offer of alternatively fuelled light and heavy-duty vehicles, such as by supporting ambitious average emissions standardreduction targets to be reached by 2025 and 2030 for new passenger cars and, new light commercial vehicles, including binding sales targets for zero and low emission vehicles and new heavy-duty vehicles, introducing binding sales targets for ultra-low emission vehicles, and setting a zero-emission target for all new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles placed on the Union's market as of 1 January 2035.
Amendment 32 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the varying content of products which are marketed under the same brand and with the same packaging diminishes consumer trust and undermines the reputation of the EU regulatory framework;
Amendment 55 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the allocation of EUR 2 million for the development of a common testing methodology, and the inclusion in the EU budget for 2018 of a pilot project that aims to assess different aspects of dual quality for several categories of products; urges Member States and national authorities to actively participate in ongoing initiatives to facilitate the process and to integrate this methodology into their working practices;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on producers who place dual quality products on the single market to take immediate measures to provide information on the composition of their products, differences in composition as well as reasons for such differences and to make this information clear and visible to consumers on the products' packaging; Calls on the Commission to establish an EU public database of these products so that this information can be easily viewed in one place for easy comparison;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Regrets that the Commission Notice on the dual quality of foodstuffs lacks ambition, and proposes steps that will have little or no impact on the market; stresses that it is important to develop clear and efficient guidance and support for consumer authorities, and that corrective action is urgently needed in order to combat discriminatory practices against consumers;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to urgently investigate business to business (B2B) practices, such as when suppliers force supermarkets to source their products from a particular factory, which may prevent consumers from buying potentially higher quality products from another country within the single market;
Amendment 80 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of raising consumer awareness and improving access to information; welcomes the statements made by some manufacturers that they would change their recipstresses the need for communication campaigns across the EU, with a particular focus on Western Member States where awareness may be lower; notes that all EU citizens are affected by dual quality practices including when they travel between Member States; welcomes the statements made by some manufacturers that they would change their recipes and calls for assurances that any such changes will not result in the lowering of product quality in any Member States; stresses the role of industry in providing clear and correct consumer information; on packaging as well as in ending discriminatory practices;
Amendment 88 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of civil society in analysing, challenging and raising awareness about dual quality practices and calls for more support for consumer groups, particularly in Eastern Europe, as well as better protection for institutional and individual whistle-blowers in the field of food safety and consumer rights;
Amendment 94 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that arguments citing consumer preferences and food reformulation should in no way be used as justification for placing products of dual quality on the market; stresses that the selling products of marketed under the same brand and with the same packaging but with different composition or characteristics should only be permitted if the differences are clearly stated on the packaging;
Amendment 110 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that products marketed in the single market in a specific type of packaging should have the same composition and quality in every Member State, and that consumers should be duly informed in a clear and visible manner on the product packaging of any variation in composition compared to the original recipe; calls on the Commission to guarantee that the quality of products is the same across the Union;
Amendment 115 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Strongly encourages the use of the circular economy principle for product packaging and stresses that if packaging for a product in one Member State adheres to this principle, then concerted efforts should be made by the producer to ensure that this is the case for all their products marketed under the same brand in the same type of packaging across the EU and beyond;
Amendment 118 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Stresses that some cases of dual quality products result from a lack of enforcement of EU law; calls on Member State authorities to urgently enforce existing EU rules on food labelling, including in relation to, for example, mechanically separated meat;
Amendment 130 #
2018/2008(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that dual quality of products concerns not only food products but also extends to many different sectors such as cosmetics and the car industry; calls for further efforts in establishing non- discriminatory practices between Member States and rules for all products on the internal market;
Amendment 23 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The public debate on summer-time arrangements is not new and since the introduction of the summer-time several initiatives were meant to discontinue the practice. Some Member States held national consultations and a majority of businesses and stakeholders have supported a discontinuation of the practice. The consultation initiated by the European Commission has led to the same conclusion.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) For the purpose of safeguarding the internal market and ensuring the benefits of being European Union citizens, a harmonised implementation of this Directive and a coordinated and cooperative approach should be a the primary goal of the Member States. To that regard they should coordinate in advance their decision on the envisaged standard times via the establishment of a coordination mechanism in order to avoid that Member States opt for different standard times within a time zone.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) This Directive should apply from 1 April 201920, so that the last summer-time period subject to the rules of Directive 2000/84/EC should start, in every Member State, at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 31 March 2019. Member States that, after that summer-time period, intend to adopt a standard time corresponding to the time applied during the winter season in accordance with Directive 2000/84/EC should change their standard time at 1.00 a.m., Coordinated Universal Time, on 27 October 2019, so that similar and lasting changes occurring in different Member States take place simultaneously. It is desirable that Member States take the decisions on the standard time that each of them will apply as from 2019 in a concerted manner20.
Amendment 60 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 95 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall adopt and publish, by 1 April 201920 at the latest, 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 105 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
They shall apply those provisions from 1 April 201920.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0332(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Directive 2000/84/EC is repealed with effect from 1 April 201920.
Amendment 2 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 22 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 250 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 34 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Owing to the importance of space- related activities for the Union economy and the lives of Union citizens, the dual- use nature of the systems and of the applications based on those systems, achieving and maintaining a high degree of security should be a key priority for the Programme, particularly in order to safeguard the interests of the Union and of its Member States, including in relation to classified and other sensitive non-classified information.
Amendment 42 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for Earth observation and geo-information services, thereby enabling the Union to achieve independent decision-making and actions in the fields of the environment and biodiversity, land use, climate change, civil protection, security, as well as the digital economy, among others.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) The Commission White Paper on the future of Europe25 , the Rome Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of 27 EU Member States26 , and several European Parliament resolutions, recall that the EU has a major role to play in ensuring a safe, secure and resilient Europe that is capable of helping to address challenges such as climate change, regional conflicts, terrorism, cyber threats, and growing migration pressures. Secure and guaranteed access to satellite communications is an indispensable tool for security actors, and pooling and sharing of this key security resource at Union level strengthens a Union that protects its citizens. _________________ 25 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/sites/beta- political/files/white_paper_on_the_future_ of_europe_en.pdf 26 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cm s_data/docs/pressdata/en/intm/146072.pdf
Amendment 76 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 80 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union has been developing its own space initiatives and programmes since the end of the 1990s, namely the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) and then Galileo and Copernicus, which respond to the needs of Union citizens and the requirements of public policies. Not only should the continuity of those initiatives be ensured but theyir uptake and use must also be improved, so that they remain at the forefront in view of new technology development and provide the transformations in the digital and information and communications technology domains, meeting the new needs of users and arebeing able to meet political priorities such as climate change, including monitoring changes in the Artic, security and defenceincreasing transport efficiency and safety.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The Commission should promote, alongside the Member States and the High Representative, responsible behaviour in space and outer space and explore the possibility for accession to the relevant UN Conventions in particular, the Outer Space Treaty. The basic principles of the Treaty should be upheld and that it is necessary to avoid a race for depletable resources in space as common heritage of mankind;.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to meet the objectives of the Programme, it is important to be able to call, where appropriate, on capacities offered by Union public and private entities active in the space domain and also to be able to work at international level with third countries or international organisations. For that reason, provision must be made for the possibility of using all the relevant tools provided for by the Financial Regulation (in particular grants, prizes and financial instruments), various management methods (such as direct and indirect management, public-private partnerships and joint undertakings) and joint procurement procedures. These type of provisions should prioritise the building of European capacities with a view of ensuring strategic autonomy.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
– land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover, land use and land use change, soil quality, desertification, urban areas, inland water quantity and quality, forests and in particular deforestation, agriculture and other natural resources, biodiversity and cryosphere;
Amendment 129 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Copernicus should ensure an autonomous access to environmental knowledge and key technologies for Earth observation and geo-information services, thereby enabling the Union to achieve independent decision-making and actions in the fields of the environment, biodiversity, land use, climate change, civil protection, security, as well as the digital economy, among others.
Amendment 132 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. Copernicus shall include actions to provide free and open access to all Copernicus data and Copernicus information and, where appropriate, provide additional infrastructure and services to foster the distribution, access and use of those data and information.
Amendment 142 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) The SST should further develop the performance and autonomy of SST capabilities. To this end, it should lead to the establishment of an autonomous European catalogue of space objects, building on data from the network of SST sensors. The catalogue could follow the example of other space capable nations and make some of its data available for non-commercial and research purposes. SST should also continue to support operation and delivery of SST services. As SST is a user-driven system, appropriate mechanisms should be put in place to collect user requirements, including those relating to security.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 1
Article 99 – paragraph 1
1. Members of the Administrative Board and of the Security Accreditation Board, the Executive Director, seconded national experts and observers shall make a declaration of commitments and a declaration of interests indicating the absence or existence of any direct or indirect interests which might be considered prejudicial to their independence. Those declarations shall be accurate and complete. They shall be made in writing upon the entry into service of the persons concerned and shall be renewed annually. They shall be updated whenever necessary, in particular in the event of relevant changes in the personal circumstances of the persons concerned. Both the declaration of commitments and the declaration of interests shall be made publicly available, and easily accessible online.
Amendment 150 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 99 – paragraph 2
Article 99 – paragraph 2
2. Before any meeting which they are to attend, members of the Administrative Board and of the Security Accreditation Board, the Executive Director, seconded national experts, observers and external experts participating in ad hoc working groups shall accurately and completely declare the absence or existence of any interest which might be considered prejudicial to their independence in relation to any items on the agenda, and shall abstain from participating in the discussion of and voting upon such points. Declarations of interest relating to agenda items shall be made publicly available, and easily accessible online.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Additionally, the Programme shall include measures for ensuring efficient access to space for the Programme and for fostering an competitive and innovative space sector, upstream and downstream.
Amendment 201 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) maximise the socio-economic benefits, including by promoting the widest possible uptake of services and use of the data, information and services provided by the Programme's components;
Amendment 222 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) for Space Situational Awareness ('SSA'): to enhance SST capabilities to monitor, track and identify space objects including those natural on NEO, to monitor space weather and to map and network Member States NEO capacities;
Amendment 248 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) development activities linked to autonomous, reliable and cost-efficient access to space; including alternative launching technologies and innovative systems or services;
Amendment 257 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Actions in support of an innovative and competitive Union space sector
Amendment 274 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) cooperation between undertakings in the form of space hubs bringing together, at regional and national levels, actors from the space and digital sectors, as well as users, and providing support to citizens and companies to foster entrepreneurship and skills and ensuring connectivity and synergies with other hub networks;
Amendment 473 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 1
Article 38 – paragraph 1
1. The Security Accreditation Board shall be composed of a representative of each Member State, a representative of the Commission and a representative of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy ('High Representative'). The term of office of the members of the Security Accreditation Board shall be four years and shall be renewable. Insofar as possible, the nominations for the board will follow a gender balanced policy
Amendment 529 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
Article 50 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
– land monitoring and agriculture to provide information on land cover, land use and land use change, soil quality, desertification, urban areas, inland water quantity and quality, forests and in particular deforestation, agriculture and other natural resources, biodiversity and cryosphere;
Amendment 543 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. Copernicus shall include actions to provide free and open access to all Copernicus data and Copernicus information and, where appropriate, provide additional infrastructure and services to foster the distribution, access and use of those data and information.
Amendment 569 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Building a European catalogue of NEO, including space debris and space objects
Amendment 570 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the development of the service referred to in paragraph 2. and the availability of the catalogue referred in letter b) for non-commercial and research purposes
Amendment 602 #
2018/0236(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 91 a (new)
Article 91 a (new)
Article 91a Gender balance In drawing the list of proposals and in the selection of representatives for the Agencies boards and staff , Member States, the European Commission, the Agency shall strive to achieve in principle a balanced gender representation and give equal opportunity to all European Union citizens.
Amendment 12 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Programme shouldwill aim at supporting climate change,the fight against climate change through the decarbonisation of the transport and energy sector, through environmentally and socially sustainable projects and, where appropriate, through climate change mitigation and adaptation actions. In particular, the contribution of the Programme toin achieving the goals and objectives of the Paris Agreement as well as the proposedto both keep global average temperature rise well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit temperature increase to 1.5°C, as well as more ambitious 2030 climate and energy targets and long-term decarbonisation objective should be reinforced.
Amendment 15 #
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 2540% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives18 . Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 670% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives, as part of the fulfilment of the Paris Agreement, based inter alia on the following Rio markers: i) 100% for the expenditures relating to railway infrastructure, alternative fuels, clean urban transport, electricity transmission, electricity storage, smart grids, CO2 transportation and renewable energy; ii) 40% for railway infrastructure, inland waterways and multimodal transport, and gas infrastructure - if enabling increased u. However, CEF programmes' climate action contribution should be recorded in a centrally developed and managed climate-tracking database, based of renewable hydrogen or bio- methane. Relevant actions will be identified duringn Rio markers and an expanded list of ‘intervention categories’ to cover all EU budget programmes. Relevant climate action should be included into 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. Guiding principles for climate proofing should be "energy efficiency first", the general exclusion of funding fossil fuels from the EU budget programmes and a projects lifecycle assessment of programmes and planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways. _________________ 18 COM(2018) 321, page 13
Amendment 22 #
2018/0228(COD)
(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, circular economy or alternative fuels. 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 33 #
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 in order to minimise dependence on oil and to mitigate the environmental and climate 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 45 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Directive [recast Renewables Directive] stresses the need to set up an enabling framework comprising the enhanced use of Union funds, with explicit reference to enabling actions to support cross-border cooperation in the field of renewable energy and circular economy.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union (2016/0375/COD) stresses the need for Member States to use the "energy efficiency first" principle, which means to consider, before taking energy planning, policy and investment decisions, whether cost-efficient, technically, economically and environmentally sound alternative energy efficiency measures could replace in whole or in part the envisaged planning, policy and investment measures, whilst still achieving the objectives of the respective decisions.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) While completion of network infrastructure remains the priority to achieve the development of renewable energy and circular economy, integrating cross-border cooperation on renewable energy reflects the approach adopted under the Clean Energy for all Europeans initiative with a collective responsibility to reach an ambitious target for renewable energy in 2030 and the changed policy context with ambitious long-term decarbonisation objectives.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Innovative infrastructure technologies that enable the transition to a low carbon energy and mobility systems and improve security of supply are essential in view of the Union's decarbonisation agenda. In particular, in its Communication of 23 November 2017 "Communication on strengthening Europe's energy networks"28 , the Commission emphasised that the role of electricity, where renewable energy will constitute half of the electricity generation by 2030, will increasingly be driving the decarbonisation of sectors so far dominated by fossil fuels, such as transport, industry and heating and cooling and that accordingly, the focus under the trans- European energy infrastructure policy is increasinglyshould primarily be on electricity interconnections, electricity storages and smart grids projects. To support the Union's decarbonisation objectives, due consideration and priority should be given to technologies and projects contributing to the transition to a low carbon economyfulfilment of a low carbon economy. To be in line with the climate commitments of the Paris Agreement, the Programme cannot support fossil fuel projects and technologies increasing or maintaining the role of fossil fuels in Europe’s energy system. The Commission will aim at increasing the number of cross- border smart grid, innovative storage as well as carbon dioxide transportation projects to be supported under the Programme. _________________ 28 COM(2017) 718 COM(2017) 718
Amendment 64 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The policy objectives of this Programme will be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy window(s) [...] of the InvestEU Fund. The Programme's actions should be used to address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value. If the InvestEU Fund would be used to support the Programme’s investments, it shall only support zero- emission infrastructure.
Amendment 69 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and/or Union funding. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cohesion Fund, the European Investment Stabilisation Function, InvestEU and the Connecting Europe Facility, where relevant. Financial support should be climate proof and also be used in a manner consistent with Union and national energy and climate plans where relevant.
Amendment 74 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point r a (new)
(ra) "Efficiency first principle" means the prioritisation, in all energy planning, policy and investment decisions, of measures to make energy demand and energy supply more efficient, by means of cost-optimal energy end-use savings, demand-side response initiatives and more efficient conversion, transmission and distribution of energy.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Amendment 87 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) In the energy sector, to contribute to the development of projects of common interest relating toall projects of common interest should facilitate the decarbonisation of the economy, prioritise zero-emission solutions and comply with further integration of the internal energy market, interoperability of networks across borders and sectors, facilitating decarbonisation and ensuring security of supply, and toshould facilitate cross- border cooperation in the area of renewable energy;
Amendment 96 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) up to EUR 8,650,000,000 for the specific objectives referred to in Article 3(2)(b), out of which up toat least 10% for the cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy;
Amendment 112 #
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 sustainable 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 Regulation.
Amendment 121 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy
Amendment 123 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall involve at least two Member States and shall be included in a cooperation agreement or any other kind of arrangement between Member States or arrangements between Member States and third countries as set out in Articles 6, 7, 9 or 11 of Directive 2009/28/EC. These projects shall be identified in accordance with the criteria and procedure laid down in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation.
Amendment 127 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy and circular economy shall be eligible for Union funding for works if they meet the following additional criteria:
Amendment 128 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the project specific cost-benefit analysis pursuant to point 3 of Part IV of the Annex provides evidence concerning the existence of significant cost savings and/or benefits in terms of climate change mitigation and adaptation, system integration, security of supply or innovation, and;
Amendment 140 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 142 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) actions relating to projects of common interest as set out at Article 14 of Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 and which have been subject to climate proofing;
Amendment 144 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) actions supporting cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, including their conception, as defined in Part IV of the Annex to this Regulation, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions laid down in Article 7 of this Regulation.;
Amendment 145 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) Actions removing barriers for smart grid projects to be eligible in the PCI list and to receive financial support from the Programme;
Amendment 146 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Actions supporting energy efficiency projects.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the energy sector, the Programme shall not support investment related to: (a) production, processing, transmission, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels [coherent with article 6 of draft Regulation on ERDF and Cohesion Funds]; (b) renewable and decarbonised gas projects transporting fossil gas.
Amendment 151 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) economic, social, climate and environmental impact (benefits and costs);
Amendment 158 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) consistency withdelivery on Union and national energy and climate plans.;
Amendment 159 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) resilience of the investments, with regards to the Paris Agreement and EU decarbonisation objectives;
Amendment 162 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(ib) "energy efficiency first" principle;
Amendment 163 #
2018/0228(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
(ic) lifecycle assessment of planned infrastructure to ensure compliance with the sector specific emission reduction and decarbonisation pathways.
Amendment 53 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) RAcknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges, and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Specific Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Specific Programme are expected towill contribute 35at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of the Specific Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Specific Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes so that this objective is effectively achieved in a timely manner.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The Specific Programme should be implemented in a transparent, participatory and strategic multiannual planning process, through the balanced involvement of stakeholders (such as the scientific community, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national and international level, civil society organisations and the private sector, in particular SMEs) in defining research priorities and the suitable types of action and form of implementation of the Specific Programme.
Amendment 61 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Reflecting the important contribution that research and innovation should make to address challenges in food, agriculture, rural development and the bioeconomy, and to seize the corresponding research and innovation opportunities in close synergy with Common Agricultural Policy, relevant actions under the Specific Programme will be supported with EUR 10 billion for the cluster 'FoodSustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources' for the period 2021-2027.
Amendment 74 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and SecureResilient Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2;
Amendment 77 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) cluster 'Climate, Energy andRenewable Energy and Zero-Emission Mobility', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 4;
Amendment 78 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster Food'Sustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 5;
Amendment 84 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For each mission, a mission board may be established. It shall be composed of around 15 high level individualsshall be appointed by the Commission, following a transparent and open process. It shall be composed of around 15 high level experts representing balanced sectors and interests, including relevant end-users' representatives, and selected in accordance with Article 237 of the Financial Regulation. It shall operate according to the principles of autonomy, transparency and accountability. The mission board shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 91 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented by work programmes referred to in Article 110 of Financial Regulation. They shall be prepared following a strategictransparent, participatory and strategic multiannual planning process as described in Annex I to this Decision.
Amendment 92 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
To ensure meaningful engagement with civil society, a structured dialogue will be established to facilitate civil society input in the strategic planning process as described in Annex I to this Decision.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Work programmes shall contain an estimate of the percentage of the programme's contribution to climate- related research.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
All documents used to prepare work programmes, including draft work programmes, shall be made publicly available on the public register of Commission documents.
Amendment 98 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) an indication of the amount allocated to each action and, mission and European partnership, and an indicative implementation timetable;
Amendment 99 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) for the work programmes related to the different clusters under the pillar "Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness", the amount allocated to projects aiming at addressing global challenges as embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 100 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) an indication of the amount allocated to climate-related research;
Amendment 101 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – subheading 3
Annex I – subheading 3
Transparent, Participatory and Multiannual Strategic Planning
Amendment 102 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The implementation of Horizon Europe's programme-level objectives in an integrated manner will be ensured by transparent, participatory and multiannual Strategic Planning. Such planning will provide the focus on impact for the Programme overall and coherence between its different pillars, as well as synergy with other EU programmes and support to and from other EU policies.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2
Annex I – paragraph 2
The Strategic Planning will promotensure strong engagand balanced involvement withof citizens and civil society organisations at all stages of research and innovation, the co-creation of knowledge, effective promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, and will ensure and promote the adherence to the highest ethics and integrity standards.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 2 a (new)
The Strategic Planning will identify actions to be taken in order to respect the objective of investing at least 50% of the overall financial envelope of Horizon Europe to climate-related research and innovation.
Amendment 110 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 8
Annex I – paragraph 8
In the implementation of Horizon Europe, particular attention will be paid to ensuring a balanced and broad approach to research and innovation, which is not only limited to the development of new products processes and services on the basis of scientific and technological knowledge and breakthroughs, but also incorporates the use of existing technologies in novel applications and continuous improvement and non-technological and social innovation. A systemic, cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and cross-policy approach to research innovation will ensure that challenges can be tackled while also giving rise to new sustainable competitive businesses and industries, fostering competition, stimulating private investments and preserving the level playing field in the internal market.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Annex I – part II – paragraph 3
Research and innovation are key drivers of sustainable growth and industrial competitivenessdevelopment, and they will contribute to finding solutions to today’s problems, to reverse as quickly as possible, the negative and dangerous trend that currently links economic development, the use of natural resources and social issues, and turn it into new business opportunities for the society.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
Annex I – part II – paragraph 4
The EU will benefit as user and producer of technologies and industries showcasing how modern industrialised, sustainable, inclusive, open and democratic society and economy can function and develop. The growing economic-environmental-social examples of the sustainable industrial economy of the future will be fostered and boosted, be they for: health and well-being for all; or resilient and inclusive and secure societsocieties; or zero-carbon technologies; or available cleanrenewable energy and zero- emission mobility; or a digitised economy and society; or a transdisciplinary and creative industry; or space marine or land- based solutions; or sustainable food and nutrition solutions; sustainable use of natural resources climate protection and adaptation, all generating wealth in Europe and offering higher quality jobs. Industrial transformation will be crucial.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 2 – introductory part
2. CLUSTER 'INCLUSIVE AND SECURERESILIENT SOCIETY'
Amendment 172 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1
The EU stands for a unique way of combining economic growthsustainable development with social policies, with high levels of social inclusion, shared values embracing democracy, human rights, gender equality and the richness of diversity. This model is constantly evolving and needs to deal with the challenges from amongst other things, globalisation and technological change. Europe also has to respond to the challenges arising from persistent security threatsrisks and threats. The observed changes in climate are already having wide-ranging impacts on ecosystems, societies, human health and well-being in Europe. Terrorist attacks and radicalisation, as well as cyber- attacks and hybrid threats, also raise major security concerns and put particular strain on societies.
Amendment 173 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2
The EU must promote a model of inclusive and sustainable growthdevelopment while reaping the benefits of technological advancements, enhancing trust in and promoting innovation of democratic governance, combatting inequalities, unemployment, marginalisation, discrimination and radicalisation, guaranteeing human rights, fostering cultural diversity and European cultural heritage and empowering citizens through social innovation. The management of migration and the integration of migrants will also continue to be priority issues. The role of research and innovation in the social sciences and the humanities in responding to these challenges and achieving the EU’s goals is fundamental.
Amendment 176 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4 – paragraph 1
Disasters arise from multiple sources, whether natural or man-made, including those from terrorist attacks, climate- related and other extreme events (including from sea level rises), from forest fires, heat waves, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic events, from water crises, from space weather events, from industrial and transport disasters, from CBRN events, as well as those from resulting cascading risks. The aim is to prevent and reduce the loss of life, harm to health and the environment, economic and material damage from disasters, ensure food security as well as to improve the understanding and reduction of disaster risks and post-disaster lesson learning.
Amendment 180 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.1 – paragraph 1
Manufacturing is a key driver of employment and prosperity in the EU, producing over three quarters of the EU's global exports and providing over a 100 million direct and indirect jobs. The key challenge for EU manufacturing is to become more sustainable and remain competitive at a global level with smarter and more customised products of high added value, produced at much lower energy costs and using more energy- and resource-efficient processes. Creative and cultural inputs will be vital to help generate added value.
Amendment 185 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – introductory part
4. CLUSTER 'CLIMATE, ENERGY ANDRENEWABLE ENERGY AND ZERO- EMISSION MOBILITY'
Amendment 187 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 2
To meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement the EU will need to transition to lowzero-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient economies and societies. This will be based on profound changes in technology and services, to the ways in which businesses and consumers behave, as well as involving new forms of governance. Limiting the increase of global average temperature to well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C, requires rapid progress in decarbonising the energy system and substantially reducing greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from the transport sector17 . It will also need new impetus to accelerate the pace of developing next-generation breakthroughs as well as demonstrating and deploying innovative technologies and solutions, using also the opportunities provided by digital and space technologies. This will be pursued through an integrated approach encompassing decarbonisation, resource efficiency, reduction of air pollution, access to raw materials and circular economy. _________________ 17 Substantial decarbonisation of other sectors is addressed in other areas of the Horizon Europe Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 6
Transport ensures the mobility of people and goods necessary for an integrated European single market, territorial cohesion and an open and inclusive society. At the same time, transport has significant negative effects on human health, congestion, land, air quality and noise, as well as safety resulting in numerous premature deaths and increased socio-economic costs. Therefore, sustainable mobility and transport networks need to become cleazero-emission, safe, smart, secure, silent, reliable and affordable, offering a seamless integrated door-to-door service.
Amendment 191 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.1 – paragraph 10
Activities under this Cluster contribute in particular to the EU's commitments under the Paris Agreement, the goals of the Energy Union, as well as to those of the Digital Single Market, the Jobs, Growth and Investment agenda, the strengthening of the EU as a global actor, the new EU Industrial Policy Strategy, the Circular Economy, the Raw Materials Initiative, the Security Union and the Urban Agenda, as well as the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU as well as EU legal provisions to reduce noise and air pollution.
Amendment 193 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.1 – paragraph 1
Effective implementation of the Paris Agreement has to be based on science, requiring continuously updating of our knowledge on the climate-earth system, as well as the mitigation and adaptations options available, allowing for a systemic and comprehensive picture of challenges and opportunities for the EU's economy. On this basis, science-based solutions for a cost-effective transition to a lowzero-carbon, climate-resilient and resource-efficient society will be developed.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 1
The EU aims to be world leader in affordable, secure and sustainable energy technologies improving its competitiveness in global value chains and its position in growth markets. Diverse climatic, geographical, environmental and socio- economic conditions in the EU as well as the need to ensure energy security and access to raw materials, dictate a broad portfolio of energy solutions, including of non-technical nature. As regards renewable energy technologies, costs need to decrease further, performance must improve, integration into the energy system must be improved and breakthrough technologies need to be developed. As regards fossil fuels, decarbonisingphasing-out their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 196 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – introductory part
4.2.7. CleaZero-emission Transport and Mobility
Amendment 197 #
2018/0225(COD)
For the EU to reach its air quality, climate, and energy goals, including a 60% reduction in green-house gas emissionsdecarbonisation of its economy by 2050 as well as noise reduction, will require rethinking the whole mobility system including users, vehicles, fuels and infrastructures. It will also require the deployment of low-emission alternativealternatives to all fossil- based energies and market uptake of zero- emission vehicles/vessels/aircrafts. In addition to the harmful effects of greenhouse gas emissions, transport contributes significantly to poor air quality and noise in Europe with negative consequences for the health of citizens18 . Building on progress with electrification and the use of fuel cells for cars, buses, trucks and light duty vehicles it is essential to accelerate research and innovation solutions for other sectors such as aviation, maritime and inland navigation and lorries. _________________ 18 Around one-third of EU citizens live in urban areas with concentration levels of pollutants above legal thresholds
Amendment 198 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Electrification of all transport modes (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, hybridisation, etc.) including new technologies for vehicle/vessel/aircraft powertrains, fast charging/refuelling, energy harvesting and user-friendly and accessible interfaces with the charging infrastructure, ensuring interoperability and seamless services provision; development and deployment of competitive, safe, high- performing, recyclable and sustainable batteries for low and zero-emission vehicles;
Amendment 199 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
Annex I – part II – point 5 – introductory part
5. CLUSTER 'FOODSUSTAINABLE FOOD, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES'
Amendment 31 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is the Union's objective to encourage social progress and the sustainability and resilience of its society, by strengthening its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness, including in its industrachieving a European research area in which researchers, scientific knowledge and technology circulate freely, while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the Union's strategic priorities, which ultimately aim at promoting peace, sustainable development, the Union's values and the well-being of its peoples.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To deliver scientific, economic and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective, the Union should invest in research and innovation through Horizon Europe - a Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2021-2027 (the ‘Programme’) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality knowledge and technologies, to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies and international commitments, to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and promote industrial competitivenesimprove people's well-being and address global challenges as embodied in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs; to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened European Research Area.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Activities supported under the Programme should contribute towards the achievement of the Union's objectives, commitments and priorities, the monitoring and assessment of progress against those objectives, commitments and priorities and for the development of revised or new priorities.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The Programme should support all stages of research and innovation, including basic research. The Union acknowledges that excellent research, and especially fundamental research, is an essential asset and an important condition to address the Union's objectives, commitments and priorities.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) FThe Programme should ensure the full engagement of industry in the Programme, at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium-sized enterprises to large scale enterprises, should constitute pecifically towards the creatione of the main channels through whicsustainable jobs and sustainable development. Together with othe Programme's objectives are to be realised, specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth. Ir stakeholders such as the scientific community, research organisations and civil society organisations, industry should contribute to the perspectives and priorities established through the strategic planning process which should support the development of work programmes. Such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programme Horizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council13 ('Horizon 2020'). _________________ 13
Amendment 48 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation, digitisation and decarbonisation, notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow's business. The Programme's actions should be used to address and catalyse the transition towards a zero- carbon economy by mid-century at the latest. The Programme's actions should be used to address global challenges as embodied in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value. This will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and EU State aid rules, avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
Amendment 54 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to achieve the greatest possible impact of Union funding and the most effective contribution to the Union's policy objectives and commitments, the Programme should enter into European Partnerships with private and/or public sector partners. Such partners include industry, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level, and civil society organisations such as non-governmental organisations and foundations that support and/or carry out research and innovation, provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the Union alone.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Programme should strengthen cooperation between European Partnerships and private and/or public sector partners at the international level including by joining up research and innovation programmes and cross-border investment in research and innovation bringing mutual benefits to people, the planet and businesses while ensuring that the EU can uphold its interests in strategic areas.14 _________________ 14 See e.g. the Commission's proposal for a regulation establishing a framework for screening Foreign Direct Investment into the EU (COM (2017)487).
Amendment 57 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The policy objectives of this Programme will bemay also be addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy windows of the InvestEU Fund. FSuch financial support should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate and transparent manner, and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the Internal market. Actions should have a clear European added value.
Amendment 59 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest, mutual benefit and global commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs. International cooperation should aim to strengthen the Union's research and innovation excellence, attractiveness and economic and industrial competitiveness, to tackle global challenges, as embodied in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, and to support the Union's external policies. An approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed, including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries. At the same time, association of third countries to the Programme should be promoted.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The activities developed under the Programme should aim at eliminating gender inequalities and promotensuring equality between women and men in research and innovation, in compliance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and, Article 8 of the TFEU and Directive 2006/54/EC on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation. The gender dimension should be adequately integrated in research and innovation content and followed through at all stages of the research cycle.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is the Union's objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage sustainability and resilience of its society and its competitiveness, including in its industrySMEs, while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the Union's strategic priorities and commitments, which ultimately aim at promoting peace, sustainable development, the Union's values and the well-being of its peoples.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The Programme should not provide support to defence research and innovation activities, and shall explicitly exclude support to civilian-military dual- use technologies. Under no circumstance should spending allocations under the Programme be transferred to the European Defence Fund. In light of the specificities of the defence industry sector, the detailed provisions for Union funding to defence research projects should be fixed in the Regulation … establishing the European Defence Fund16 which defines the rules of participation for defence research. Research and innovation activities carried out under the European Defence Fund should have an exclusive focus on defence applications. _________________ 16
Amendment 67 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To deliver scientific, economic, climate and societal impact in pursuit of this general objective, the Union should invest in research and innovation through Horizon Europe - a Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2021-2027 (the ‘Programme’) to support the creation and diffusion of high-quality knowledge and technologies, to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies and commitments, to support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges andimprove people’s well-being and to address global challenges embodied by the UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs) and in the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, following the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (the ‘Paris Agreement’); promote industrial competitiveness; to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough and non- technological innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions; and optimise the delivery of such investment for increased impact within a strengthened European Research Area.
Amendment 70 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Actions which fall within the scope of the Programme should respect fundamental rights and observe the principles acknowledged in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Such actions should be in conformity with any legal obligation including international law and with any relevant Commission decisions such as the Commission notice of 28 June 201324 , as well as with ethical principles, which include avoiding any breach of research integrity. Article 13 TFEU should also be taken into account in research activities, and the use of animals in research and testing should be reduced, with a view ultimately to replacing their use. _________________ 24The opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies should be taken into account, as well as the opinion of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and of the EU Data Protection Supervisor. Article 13 TFEU should also be taken into account in research activities, and the use of animals in research and testing should be reduced, with a view ultimately to replacing their use. All activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with Article 168 TFEU. _________________ 24 OJ C 205, 19.7.2013, p. 9. OJ C 205, 19.7.2013, p. 9.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) RAcknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges, and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives by earmarking at least 50% of the financial envelope of the Programme to climate-related research.
Amendment 72 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The conception and design of the Programme should respond to the need for establishing a critical mass of supported activities, throughout the EU Union and through international cooperation, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Programme implementation should reinforce the pursuit of this aim.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) Following the European Court of Auditors' recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reported ex-post.
Amendment 75 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Activities supported under the Programme should contribute towards the achievement of the Union's objectives and, priorities and commitments, the monitoring and assessment of progress against those objectives and, priorities, commitments and for the development of revised or new priorities.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 b (new)
Recital 41 b (new)
(41b) Given the substantial negative impact of fossil fuels in fostering climate change, the Programme should commit to the phasing out of fossil fuel by not providing any financial support to activities or investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels or any other activity that is detrimental to the climate and contradicts the EU's commitment under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 76 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The programme should support all stages of research and innovation, including basic research within all three pillars and especially collaborative research projects. The Union acknowledges that excellent research, and especially fundamental research, is an essential asset and an important condition to address EU policy objectives, priorities and commitments.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme Horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained. Proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts, taking into account the need to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and to reflect a wide range of knowledge and views. Where relevant, the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 78 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' should be established through clusters of research and innovation activities, in order to maximise integration across the respective work areas while securing high and sustainable levels of impact in relation to the resources that are expended. It will encourage cross- disciplinary, cross-sectoral, cross-policy and cross-border collaboration in pursuit of the UN SDGs and the competitiveness of the Union's industries thereinEU’s commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
4. The Programme shall not provide support to defence research and innovation activities. It shall explicitly exclude support to civilian-military dual- use technologies. The terms 'Horizon Europe', 'the Programme' and 'specific programme' used in this Regulation address matters relevant only to the specific programme described in paragraph 3(a), unless otherwise explicitly stated.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) 'mission' means a portfolio of actions intended to achieve a measurable goal, in line with the Paris Agreement's emissions goals and the UN SDGs, within a set timeframe, and impact for science and technology and/or society and citizens that could not be achieved through individual actions;
Amendment 82 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Full engagement of industry in the Programme, at all levels from the individual entrepreneur and small and medium-sized enterprises to large scale enterprises, should constitute one of the main channels through which the Programme's objectives are to be realised, specifically towards the creation of sustainable jobs and growth. Industry shouldThe implementation of Horizon Europe should respond to the evolving opportunities and needs from citizens, society, policy, science and technology. Accordingly, the programme should ensure that the RDI agendas are set in a transparent and participatory way with the involvement of all relevant RDI stakeholders, including representatives of the scientific community, researchers, the public sector, civil society organisations and industry, in particular individual entrepreneurs and small and medium- sized enterprises. Mandatory multi- stakeholder consultations should ensure their contributeion to the perspectives and priorities, including the formulation of the missions and partnerships, established through the strategic planning process, which should support the development of work programmes. Such engagement by industry should see its participation in the actions supported at levels at least commensurate with those under the previous framework programmresult in periodic Strategic R&I Plans in form of delegated acts. The Strategic Plans should serve as a base Hforizon 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parlia the development andof the Council13 ('Horizon 2020'). _________________ 13work programmes.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, economic and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, and contribute to tackling global challenges, includingas embedded in the Paris Agreement's and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) To ensure a multi-stakeholder approach and the consideration of societal needs, relevant stakeholders together with civil society should be actively involved in the research agenda setting. This will ensure that societal concerns and needs are addressed adequately, and that both economic and societal innovation is being pursued. Recognizing that civil society groups are not traditional actors in R&I, a structured dialogue will be established between the Commission and civil society to facilitate civil society input in the Strategic Planning Process and the Work Programmes. Barriers to civil society involvement will be addressed to improve levels of participation compared to under Horizon 2020. Horizon Europe annual monitoring reports will assess measures taken to involve citizens and civil society.
Amendment 85 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to promote scientific excellence, support the creation and diffusion of high- quality new knowledge, skills, technologies and solutions to global challenges, as embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 85 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is important to support industry to stay or become world leader in innovation, particularly in eco-innovation, resource and energy efficient processes, digitisation and decarbonisation, notably through investments in key enabling technologies that will underpin tomorrow's business. The Programme's actions should be used to address and catalyse the transition towards a net-zero carbon European economy by mid century at the latest. The Programme's actions should be used to address global societal challenges, as embodied in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, market failures or sub-optimal investment situations, in a proportionate manner, without duplicating or crowding out private financing and have a clear European added value and fair public return on investments. This will ensure consistency between the actions of the programme and EU State aid rules, avoiding undue distortions of competition in the internal market.
Amendment 88 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the EU added value and the impact of research and innovation in achieving sustainable development and in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and supportobjectives and commitments, and support equitable access to and the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges and improve people's well-being;
Amendment 89 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) SMEs constitute a significant source of innovation and growth in Europe. Therefore a strong participation of SMEs as defined in Commission Recommendation Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC is needed in Horizon Europe.
Amendment 91 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to foster all forms of technological, social, cultural or educational innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen marketthe large deployment of innovative solutionsknowledge and solutions in society and economy;
Amendment 91 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek synergies with other Union programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rules.
Amendment 93 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) to foster transdisciplinary and participatory approaches, involving citizens, end-users, civil society organisations, the private and public sector;
Amendment 95 #
2018/0224(COD)
(b) cluster 'Inclusive and SecureResilient Society';
Amendment 97 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to achieve the greatest possible impact of Union funding and the most effective contribution to the Union's policy objectives and commitments, the Programme should enter into European Partnerships with private and/or public sector partners. Such partners include industry, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level, and civil society organisations such as foundations that support and/or carry out research and innovation, provided that desired impacts can be achieved more effectively in partnership than by the Union alone.
Amendment 98 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
(c) cluster 'Digital and Sustainable Industry';
Amendment 99 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) cluster 'Climate, Energy andRenewable Energy and Zero-Emission Mobility';
Amendment 100 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point e
(e) cluster 'FoodSustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources';
Amendment 103 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The pillar 'Open Innovationve Europe' should establish a series of measures for integrated support to the needs of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship aiming at realising and accelerating breakthrough innovation for rapid market growth. It should attract innovative companies, in particular SMEs and start-ups, with potential for scaling up at international and at Union level and offer fast, flexible grants and co- investments, including with private investors. These objectives should be pursued through the creation of a European Innovation Council (EIC). This Pillar should also support the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and European innovation ecosystems at large, notably through co-funding partnerships with national and regional innovation support actors. Moreover, focus is needed on a territorial dimension, in order to ensure the development of an overall Union capacity for innovation. It is indispensable to create conditions ensuring that all Member States or regions benefit from the funding of the Horizon Europe Programme.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The implementation of the specific programme29 shall be based on a transparent, participatory and strategic multiannual planning of research and innovation activities, in particular for the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', following consultations with stakeholders aboutthrough the wide involvement of stakeholders (such as the scientific community, research organisations, civil society organisations and the public and private sector, in particular SMEs) in defining priorities and the suitable types of action and forms of implementation to use. This shall ensure alignment with other relevant Union programmes. _________________ 29… 29 …
Amendment 107 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The policy objectives of this Programme willmay be also addressed through financial instruments and budgetary guarantee under the policy windows of the InvestEU Fund. FSuch financial support should be used to address market failures or sub- optimal investment situations, in a proportionate and transparent manner and actions should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the Internal market. Actions should have a clear European added value.
Amendment 108 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Strategic Planning referred to in paragraph 6 shall be consistent with the Paris Agreement and the Union's climate related long-term objective and remaining carbon budget. It shall be integrated into the development and implementation of the integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs) and be fully part of the national long-term strategies under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8
Article 6 – paragraph 8
8. Research and innovation activities carried out under Horizon Europe shall have a focus ononly have civil applications.
Amendment 110 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The Programme shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality andin research and innovation, by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender inequality, by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchers, and by integrating the gender dimension into research and innovation content. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring gender balance, subject to the situation in the field of research and innovation concerned, in evaluation panels and in other relevant advisory and expert bodies such as expert groups.
Amendment 111 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The Programme shall ensure multidisciplinarity and guarantee the integration of humanities and social sciences disciplines across all its activities.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Climate-related expenditure and monitoring 1. The Programme shall invest at least 50% of its overall financial envelope in climate-related research and innovation. This objective shall be fully reflected in the adoption of the Strategic Planning and work programmes. 2. As part of the annual reporting exercise referred to in Article 45, the Commission shall carry out a robust consolidation exercise to identify whether the Programme is on track of meeting the target referred to in paragraph 1. On an annual basis, the Commission shall publish information on the scale and results of support to climate-related research and innovation, differentiating between mitigation and adaptation, and the various sectors concerned. 3. The Programme shall not support any activities or investments related to financing production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Programme should promote and integrate cooperation with third countries and international organisations and initiatives based on common interest, mutual benefits and global commitments to implement the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement. International cooperation should aim to strengthen the Union's research and innovation excellence, in particular eco-innovation, attractiveness and economic and industrial sustainability and competitiveness, to tackle societal global challenges, as embodied in the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement, and to support the Union's external policies. An approach of general opening for international participation and targeted international cooperation actions should be followed, including through appropriate eligibility for funding of entities established in low to middle income countries. At the same time, association of third countries to the Programme should be promoted.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) have a clear EU-added value and contribute to reaching Union priorities and commitments, including in achieving the Paris Agreement's emissions goals and the UN SDGs;
Amendment 116 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) With the aim of deepening the relationship between science and society and maximising benefits of their interactions, the Programme should engage and involve citizens and, civil society organisations and academia in co- designing and co- creating responsible research and innovation agendas and contents, promoting science education, making scientific knowledge publicly accessible, and facilitating participation by citizens and civil society organisations in its activities. It should do so across the Programme, in particular through multi- actor approaches and through dedicated activities in the part 'Strengthening the European Research Area'. The continuation of the programme ‘Science with and for Society’ is essential, as it aims at building capacities and developing innovative ways of connecting science to society as well as making science more attractive, increase society's appetite for innovation, and open up further research and innovation activities. The engagement of citizens and civil society in research and innovation should be coupled with public outreach activities to generate and sustain public support for the Programme. The measures taken to improve the involvement of citizens and civil society will be reported on in Horizon Europe annual reports. The programme should also seek to remove barriers and boost synergies between science, technology, culture and the arts to obtain a new quality of sustainable innovation.
Amendment 118 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 50 to determine the objectives, scope and funding for each mission.
Amendment 123 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The activities developed under the Programme should aim at eliminating gender inequalities and promotensuring equality between women and men in research and innovation, in compliance with Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union and Article 8 of the TFEU. The gender dimension should be adequately integrated in research and innovation content and followed through at all stages of the research cycle.
Amendment 125 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In light of the specificities of the defence industry sector, the detailed provisions for Union funding to defence research projects should be fixed in the Regulation … establishing the European Defence Fund16 which defines the rules of participation for defence research. Research and innovation activities carried out under the European Defence Fund should have an exclusive focus on defence applications. _________________ 16Horizon Europe should focus exclusively on civil research and applications. Any defence research and innovation activities, including on civilian-military dual-use technologies, is therefore expressly excluded under this Programme. Under no circumstance should there be a structured cooperation between this programme and the European Defence Fund16 (EDF) nor should any spending allocations under this Programme be transferred to the EDF.
Amendment 126 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) The programme in the field of security should focus on the nature and transformation of conflicts and cooperation, the role of the state, international organisation, non-state actors and civil society actors, but also on conflict prevention, peace building and civilian security sectors reform.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate this Programme on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member States and beneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Programme on the ground.
Amendment 131 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) Actions which fall within the scope of the Programme should respect ethical and fundamental rights and observe the principles acknowledged in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Such actions should be in conformity with any legal obligation including international law and with any relevant Commission decisions such as the Commission notice of 28 June 201324 , as well as with ethical principles, which include avoiding any breach of research integrity. The opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies should be taken into account as well as the opinion of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights and the EU Data Protection Supervisor. Article 13 TFEU should also be taken into account in research activities, and the use of animals in research and testing should be reduced, with a view ultimately to replacing their use. _________________ 24 OJ C 205, 19.7.2013, p. 9. OJ C 205, 19.7.2013, p. 9.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) RAcknowledging climate change as one of the biggest and most important global and societal challenges and reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme willshould contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 at least 50% of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. In order to address the European Court of Auditors recommendations [Report 31/2016], compulsory climate action targets should be laid out in programme specific legislations and require ex-ante earmarking in all programming and planning processes rather than only ex- post accounting. Accordingly, at least 50% of the Horizon Europe budget should be earmarked for climate-related expenditure and fully reflected in the formulation of strategic planning process and subsequent work programmes.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) In order to address the European Court of Auditors 'recommendations [Report 31/2016], climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reported ex- post.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 52 700 000 000 for Pillar II 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' for the period 2021-2027, of which at least EUR 42 160 000 000 shall be dedicated to addressing global challenges as embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs, of which
Amendment 137 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 b (new)
Recital 41 b (new)
(41b) Given the substantial negative impact of fossil fuels in fostering climate change, the Horizon Europe Programme should commit to the phasing out of fossil fuel by not providing any financial support to activities or investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels or any other activity that is detrimental to the climate and contradicts the EU’s commitment under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 138 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 c (new)
Recital 41 c (new)
(41c) Given the role of research, innovation and competitiveness within the Energy Union Framework the Horizon Europe Programme should be used to achieve the 2030 and longer term objectives established under the climate and energy framework. According plans should be laid out as part of the integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs) as well as of the national long- strategies defined in the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.
Amendment 140 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) Under the Programme, all scientists, researchers and staff engaged in the projects within the consortium should receive equal remuneration for their work or services provided, no matter of Member State in which such an activity is carried.
Amendment 144 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) The key elements of the proposal evaluation and selection system of the predecessor programme Horizon 2020 with its particular focus on excellence should be maintained. Proposals should continue to be selected based on the evaluation made by independent experts. Where relevant, the necessity to ensure the overall coherence of the portfolio of projects should be taken into account. The selection of experts should take into account the need to ensure a multidisciplinary approach, including experts with social science and humanities background, gender equality and reflect a wide range of knowledge and views. Independent experts should be chosen on the basis of skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them.
Amendment 145 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) The types of financing and the methods of implementation under this Regulation shall be chosen on the basis of their ability to achieve the specific objectives of the actions and to deliver results, taking into account, in particular, the costs of controls, the administrative burden, and the expected risk of non- compliance. For grants, being the main form of financing, this shall include consideration of the use of lump sums, where this implies also benefits for beneficiaries, flat rates and scales of unit costs.
Amendment 146 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 2 800 000 000 for cluster 'Inclusive and SecureResilient Society';
Amendment 148 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 149 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) 'European Partnership' means an initiative where the Union, together with private and/or public partners (such as industry, universities, research organisations, bodies with a public service mission at local, regional, national or international level or civil society organisations including foundations), commit to jointly support the development and implementation of a programme of research and innovation activities, including those related to market, regulatory or policy uptake;
Amendment 151 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) 'mission' means a portfolio of actions, which can be cross- cluster, intended to achieve a measurable goal within a set timeframe, are in line with the Paris Agreement's emissions goals and the UN SDGs, have and impact for science and technology and/or society and citizens that could not be achieved through individual actions;
Amendment 152 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) “mid-cap” means a company that is not a micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprise (‘SME’) as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC27 , and that has a number of employees of up to 30500 where the staff headcount is calculated in accordance with Articles 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Title I of the Annex of that Recommendation; _________________ 27
Amendment 153 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
(17a) 'SME' means micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC;
Amendment 154 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 4
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 4
(4) EUR 15 000 000 000 for cluster 'Climate, Energy andRenewable Energy and Zero- Emission Mobility';
Amendment 154 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 b (new)
Amendment 155 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The Programme’s general objective is to deliver scientific, economic, climate and societal impact from the Union’s investments in research and innovation so as to strengthen the scientific and technological bases of the Union and foster its competitiveness, including in its industry, deliver on the Union strategic priorities, commitments and contribute to tackling global societal challenges, includingembodied by the Sustainable Development Goals and in the Paris Agreement, and to strengthen the European Research Area (ERA). The objectives will take into consideration societal concerns and implications to contribute to a knowledge- based learning society and strengthen shared values, acceptance of scientific insights and social cohesion.
Amendment 159 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 5
(5) EUR 10 000 000 000 for cluster 'FoodSustainable Food, Environment and Natural Resources';
Amendment 161 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Programme shall have exclusive focus on civilian research and application and has the following specific objectives:
Amendment 166 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challengesEU added value of RDI funding, the impact of research and innovation achieving sustainable development and in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, including regional policy, and commitments, in particular the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement, and support the equitable access to and uptake of innovative solutions in society and industry to improve people's well-being;
Amendment 172 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to foster all forms of innovation, including breakthrough innovation, and strengthen market deployment of innovative knowledge and solutions;
Amendment 173 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) to foster transdisciplinary and multi-actor approaches, involving citizens, end-users, civil society, academia, industry and the public sector in order to link and take advantage of unique perspectives and knowledge;
Amendment 176 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) to contribute to the fulfilment of the EU's commitment under the Paris Agreement by investing at least 50% of the Programme’s financial envelope in climate-related research and innovation;
Amendment 178 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) to support researchers excellence, researcher mobility, fundamental frontier research, European research collaboration and strengthening international collaboration and networking.
Amendment 180 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) cluster 'Health and Well-being';
Amendment 183 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Open access to scientific publications resulting from research funded under the Programme shall be ensured in accordance with Article 35(3). Open access to research data shall be ensured in line with the principle 'as open as possible, as closed as necessary'. Research data shall be made available in an open format, so that researchers, citizen and companies, in accordance with the Directive on Copyright in the Digital Market [...], can access the data and reuse them, including to perform text and data mining. Open access to other research outputs shall be encouraged.
Amendment 184 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point ii
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point ii
ii. commitment to a rules-based open market economy, including fair and equitable dealing with intellectual property rights, respect of human rights, backed by democratic institutions;
Amendment 185 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – point d – paragraph 1 – point iii a (new)
iiia. are signatories to the Paris Agreement
Amendment 187 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The scope of association of each third country to the Programme shall take into account the objective of driving economic growth, social, environmental and cultural development in the Union through research and innovation. Accordingly, with the exception of EEA members, acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, parts of the Programme may be excluded from an association agreement for a specific country.
Amendment 188 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Activities to be carried out under the specific programme referred to in Article 1(3)(b) and which are laid down in Regulation …. establishing the European Defence Fund, shall be research with an exclusive focus on defence research and applications, with the objective to foster the competitiveness, efficiency and innovation of defence industry.
Amendment 189 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) activities intended for military and defence purposes.
Amendment 190 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Amendment 191 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding to indirect actions in any of the forms laid down in the Financial Regulation, in particular grants (including operating grants), which shall provide the main form of support in the Programme, prizes and procurements. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) contribution to the Union policies, objectives and commitments, including the ones embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs.
Amendment 194 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. The implementation of the specific programme29 shall be based on a transparent, inclusive and strategic multiannual planning of research and innovation activities, in particular for the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', following consultations with stakeholders about priorities and the suitable types of action and forms of implementation to use. This shall ensure alignment with other relevant Union programmes. _________________ 29 … …
Amendment 195 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The composition of the evaluation committee shall take into account the need to ensure a multidisciplinary approach, including experts from social sciences and humanities, ensure gender equality and reflect a wide range of knowledge and views. The evaluation committee may be assisted by independent experts, selected in accordance with Article 44.
Amendment 195 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Mandatory multi-stakeholder consultations with national authorities, with the European Parliament, with RDI stakeholders, including civil society, about priorities and the suitable types of actions and forms of implementation, including missions areas and European partnerships, shall ensure alignment with other relevant Union programmes. Notably, strategic Planning shall be consistent with the Paris Agreement and the Union’s climate related long-term objective and remaining carbon budget. The Strategic Planning shall be integrated into the development and implementation of the integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs) and be fully part of the national long-strategies under the Energy Union and Climate Action Governance Framework.
Amendment 196 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Immediately after signing the grant agreement, the lead beneficiary will be invited to estimate the percentage of the Programme's contribution to their project that they consider to be climate- related. This will be publicly reported alongside other project data.
Amendment 201 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 36 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 36 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Non-exclusive or equitable licence agreements should be promoted as technology transfer agreements in order to encourage competition and foster R&I. When exclusivity is necessary to attract investors, transfer agreements should include provisions ensuring the availability and affordability of potential products or processes. The transferring institution should be encouraged to maintain rights to amend or revoke the transfer agreement should this agreement result in unsatisfactory access to the potential end product.
Amendment 202 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
In actions under the cluster ‘Inclusive and secureResilient Society’, area of intervention ‘Protection and Security’, beneficiaries having received Union funding shall also grant access to their results on a royalty- free basis to Member States' national authorities, for developing, implementing and monitoring their policies or programmes in that area. Access shall be limited to non-commercial and non- competitive use and shall be granted upon bilateral agreement defining specific conditions aimed at ensuring that those rights will be used only for the intended purpose and that appropriate confidentiality obligations will be in place. The requesting Member State, Union institution, body, office or agency shall notify all Member States of such requests.
Amendment 203 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. External experts shall be chosen on the basis of their skills, experience and knowledge appropriate to carry out the tasks assigned to them. When selecting external experts, the Commission or the relevant funding body shall take appropriate measures to ensure their independence, and seek a balanced composition within the expert groups and evaluation panels in terms of various skills, experience, knowledge, geographical diversity and gender. Where appropriate, private-public sector balance shall also be sought.
Amendment 204 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall monitor annually the implementation of the Programme, its specific programme and the activities of the EIT, and make the results of that monitoring publicly available. Indicators to report on progress of the Programme towards the achievement of the objectives established in Article 3 are set in Annex V along impact pathways. Those indicators should be complemented by information on the actions taken to effectively promote gender equality and to adequately integrate climate mainstreaming in research and innovation, as provided for in paragraphs 9 and 10 of Article 6.
Amendment 205 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall carry out annually a robust consolidation exercise to identify whether the Programme is on track of investing at least 50% of its overall financial envelope in climate- related research and innovation, and make the results of that exercise publicly available. For those parts of the Programme that are underperforming, the Commission should draw up action plans, including quantifiable targets or models as to how and by what concrete actions the overall 50% target can be achieved.
Amendment 205 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. The Programme shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality andgender equality in research and innovation, by addressing in particular the underlying causes of gender imbalance, by exploiting the full potential of both female and male researchers, and by integrating the gender dimension into the research and innovation content. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring gender balance, subject to the situation in the field of research and innovation concerned, in evaluation panels and in other relevant advisory and bodies such as expert groups.
Amendment 206 #
2018/0224(COD)
Through the following activities, this pillar will, in line with Article 4, strengthen the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing Union policies, and support the uptake of innovative solutions in industry and society to address global challenges. It will also contribute to the other Programme's specific objectives as described in Article 3. A minimum of 80% of this pillar's budget will focus on addressing global challenges as embedded in the Paris Agreement and the UN SDGs. This objective will be fully reflected in the Strategic Planning and work programmes, so as to ensure its application.
Amendment 207 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. The Programme shall ensure pay equality - all scientists, researchers and staff, male or female, engaged in the projects within the consortium shall receive equal remuneration for their work or services provided, no matter of Member State in which such an activity is carried.
Amendment 208 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Climate mainstreaming shall be adequately integrated in research and innovation content and applied at all stages of the research cycle. The Programme shall invest at least 50% of its overall financial envelope to climate- related research and innovation.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 c (new)
9 c. Horizon Europe shall ensure multidisciplinary and guarantee the integration of a social sciences and humanities approach across all activities developed under the Programme.
Amendment 210 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) have a clear EU-added value and, contribute to reaching Union priorities and commitments, in particular the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 214 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) be bold and inspirational, and hence have wide societal, scientific or economic relevance;
Amendment 216 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) be open to multiple, bottom-up approaches and technical solutions.
Amendment 218 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – introductory part
(b) Cluster 'Inclusive and secureresilient society': Strengthening European democratic values, including rule of law and fundamental rights, safeguarding our cultural heritage, and promoting socio- economic transformations that contribute to inclusion and growthsustainable development, while responding to the challenges arising from persistent security threats, including cybercrime, as well as natural and man-made disasterssignificant and persistent adversities or risks, such as natural and man-made disasters, as well as security threats, including cybercrime.
Amendment 221 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Democracy; Cultural heritage; Social and economic transformations; Disaster-resilient societies; Civil Protection and Security; Cybersecurity
Amendment 224 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – introductory part
(d) Cluster 'Climate, Renewable Energy and Zero-Emission Mobility': Fighting climate change by better understanding its causes, evolution, risks, impacts and opportunities, and by makenabling the decarbonisation of the energy and transport sectors, making them more climate and environment-friendly, more efficient and competitive, smarter, safer and more resilient.
Amendment 225 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point d – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Climate science and solutions; ERenewable energy supply; Energy systems and grids; Buildings and industrial facilities in energy transition; Communities and cities; Industrial competitiveness in transport; Clea through its decarbonisation; Zero-emission transport and mobility; Smart mobility; Energy efficiency and storage.
Amendment 228 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – introductory part
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – introductory part
(e) Cluster 'FoodSustainable Food, Environment and natural resources': Protecting, restoring, sustainably managing and using natural and biological resources from land and sea to address food and nutrition security and the transition to a low decarbonised, resource efficient and circular economy.
Amendment 230 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 4 – point e – paragraph 1
Areas of intervention: Environmental observation; Biodiversity and natural capital; Ae conservation and restoration; Sustainably managed agriculture, forestry and rural areas; Sea and oceans; FAgro-ecological food systems; Bio- based innovation systems; Circular systems
Amendment 235 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Amendment 242 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
may receive support, on a voluntary basis, from the European Regional Development Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Social Fund+ or the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article [67] of Regulation (EU) XX [Common Provisions Regulation] and Article [8] or Regulation (EU) XX [Financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy], provided that such actions are consistent with the objectives of the programme concernedand in line with the Cohesion Policy objectives. The rules of the Fund providing support shall apply.
Amendment 243 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 4
Annex V – paragraph 4
The Programme is expected to have societal impact by addressing global challenges and EU policy priorities and commitments through R&I, delivering benefits and impact through R&I missions and strengthening the uptake of innovation in society, ultimately contributing to people's well-being. Progress towards this impact will be monitored through proxy indicators set along the following four key impact pathways.
Amendment 245 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex V – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Programme is expected to have climate impact by funding R&I that contributes to the attainment of the EU’s short, medium and long-term climate and energy targets delivering a net-zero GHG emission economy by 2050 at the latest, in line with the Paris Agreement. Progress towards this impact will be monitored through proxy indicators set along the following four key impact pathways. Towards climate Short-term Medium-term Longer-term Impact Addressing EU Outputs - Solutions - Benefits - climate and Number and Number and Aggregated energy targets share of outputs share of estimated effects through R&I that are climate- innovations and from use of FP- relevant scientific funded results, results that are on delivering climate-relevant EU’s climate and energy targets in line with the Paris Agreement and with its remaining carbon budget Delivering Mission- Climate-related Climate targets climate benefits orientation - R&I mission met - and impact Number of results - Identified through mission climate-relevant Climate impacts on oriented R&I R&I missions mitigation and delivery of EU’s and specific adaptation net zero GHG climate-related impacts of emission outputs mission results economy by 2050 at the latest and remaining carbon budget Strengthening Climate R&I Crowding-in - Net-zero GHG climate-related Partnerships - Amount of economy - European Number and additional public Contribution of Partnerships share of & private Partnership European investment results to Partnerships mobilised by enabling and which co- Climate-related facilitating programme or R&I solutions to co-fund climate- Partnerships deliver a net- related R&I or GHG emissions form climate- economy related institutional partnerships
Amendment 248 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The scope of association of each third country to the Programme shall take into account the objective of driving economic growth, cultural, social and environmental development in the Union through research and innovation. Accordingly, with the exception of EEA members, acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates, parts of the Programme may be excluded from an association agreement for a specific country.
Amendment 249 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) activities or research intended for defence or military purposes, including civilian-military dual-use technologies.
Amendment 250 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) activities or investments related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels or any other activity that is detrimental to the climate and contradicts the EU’s commitment under the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 251 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) research classified as causing severe suffering to vertebrate animals.
Amendment 253 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) for activities making use of human embryonic stem cells or animals, as appropriate, details of licensing and control measures that shall be taken by the competent authorities of the Member States concerned as well as details of the ethics approvals that shall be obtained before the activities concerned start.
Amendment 254 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Proposals shall be systematically screened to identify those actions raising complex or serious ethics issues and submit them to an ethics assessment. The ethics assessment shall be carried out by the Commission unless it is delegated to the funding body. For actions involving the use of human embryonic stem cells or, human embryos or animals, an ethics assessment shall be mandatory. Ethics screenings and assessments shall be carried out with the support of ethics experts. The Commission and the funding bodies shall ensure the transparency of the ethics procedures as much as possible.
Amendment 259 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Horizon Europe shall exclude participation of undertakings established in a third country which promotes itself as an off-shore financial centre or in which there are no or nominal taxes, there is a lack of effective exchange of information with foreign tax authorities, there is a lack of transparency in regard to legislative, judicial or administrative provisions, or there is no requirement for a substantive local presence;
Amendment 263 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) societal, scientific, climate and/or economic impact;
Amendment 266 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) their contribution to the achievement of specific EU policy objectives and commitments, in particular the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) innovation actions: up to 70 % of the total eligible costs, except for non- profit legal entities, secondary and higher education establishments, research organisations and SMEs, where the Programme may reimburse up to 100 % of the total eligible costs;
Amendment 285 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 1
Article 44 – paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 237(3) of the Financial Regulation, independent external experts may exceptionally be selected without a call for expressions of interest, if justified and the selection is carried out in a transparent manner.
Amendment 23 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union is committed to developing a comprehensive response to the sustainable development goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for the Sustainable Development, which highlight the intrinsic connection between the management of natural resources to ensure their long-term availability, ecosystem services, their link to human health and sustainable and socially inclusive economic growth that supports green job creation. In this spirit, the Programme should make a material contribution to both sustainable economic development and social cohesion.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this Programme will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 250 % of the EU budget expenditures supporting climate objectives. Actions under this Programme are expected to contribute 61% of the overall financial envelope of the Programme to climate objectives. Relevant actions will be identified during the Programme's preparation and implementation, and reassessed in the context of the relevant evaluations and review processes.
Amendment 61 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) 'standard action projects' means projects, other than strategic integrated projects, strategic nature projects or technical assistance projects, such as bottom-up projects (Community-Led Local Development), that pursue the specific objectives of the Programme set out in Article 3(2);
Amendment 62 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The general objective of the Programme is to contribute to the shift towards a sustainable, clean, circular, energy and resource-efficient, low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, including through the transition to clean and renewable energy, to the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment and to halting and reversing biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to sustainable development and tackling climate change. The Programme shall also support better environmental and climate governance at all levels, including the stronger involvement of local and regional authorities and civil society organisations.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to develop, demonstrate and promote innovative techniques and approaches for reaching the objectives of the Union legislation and policy on environment and climate action, including the transition to clean and renewable energy, and to contribute to the application of best practice in relation to nature and biodiversity;
Amendment 66 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to support the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement of the relevant Union legislation and policy, including by improving governance through enhancing capacities of public and private actors, at both regional and local level, and the involvement of civil society;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
(a) the sub-programme Climate Change Governance, Mitigation and Adaptation;
Amendment 72 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 5 457 900 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) EUR 3 55 200 000 000 for the field Environment, of which
Amendment 74 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 1
(1) EUR 2 153 200 000 000 for the sub- programme Nature and Biodiversity and
Amendment 75 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a – point 2
(2) EUR 1 352 000 000 000 for the sub- programme Circular Economy and Quality of Life;
Amendment 77 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – introductory part
(b) EUR 1 952 700 000 000 for the field Climate Action, of which
Amendment 79 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 1
(1) EUR 951 700 000 000 for the sub- programme Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation and
Amendment 80 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b – point 2
(2) EUR 12 00028 000 000 for the sub- programme Clean Energy Transition.
Amendment 86 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall be implemented in a way which ensures its consistency with the Cohesion Policy goals, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Horizon Europe, the Connecting Europe Facility and InvestEU, in order to create synergies, particularly as regards strategic nature projects and strategic integrated projects, and to support the uptake and replication of solutions developed under the Programme.
Amendment 88 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and co-financed at a rate of 85 %, and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new)
(f a) the geographical balance of projects shall be respected.
Amendment 98 #
2018/0209(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. All stakeholders, including regional and local authorities as well as civil society organisations, shall be properly involved at all stages of programming and implementation of the work programmes.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 86/278/EEC
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall, no later than 1 January 2021 and at least every three years thereafter, carry out an evaluation of this Directive and of its implementation. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of that evaluation and accompany such reports, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals.
Amendment 44 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2002/49/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 45 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2002/49/EC
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
4a. The following Article is added: Article 10a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 10(2) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period five years from... [date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 10(2a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 10(2) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0205(COD)
"The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall developadopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 10a to supplement this Directive concerning the development of a mandatory digital information exchange mechanism to share the information from the strategic noise maps and summaries of action plans, as referred to in Article 10 (2) in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 13(3).
Amendment 48 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 18a to amend Annex VI to this Directive concerning the detailed criteria according to which the scale and type of the environmental damage shall be classified.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall, at regular intervalsno later than 1 January 2020 and at least every five years thereafter, carry out an evaluation of this Directive and of its implementation. The evaluation shall be based, inter alia, on the following elements:
Amendment 53 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) the experience gathered with the implementation of this Directive; in terms of actual remediation of environmental damages, in particular in relations to any incidents of environmental damage caused by genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the application of this Directive to protected species and natural habitats, the right of an operator to limit his liability in accordance with the international conventions referred to in Article 4(3), and the exclusion of pollution covered by the international instruments listed in Annexes IV and V from the scope of this Directive;
Amendment 54 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) an analysis of the developments and changes within the relevant international fora and their implementation in the Member States.
Amendment 55 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The evaluation referred to in paragraph 4 shall also consider the extension of the definition of 'environmental damage' as defined in Article 2(1), and of the scope of this Directive to include damages to human health, in order to also include damages to the air which can have significant health risks.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the evaluation referred to in paragraph 4 and accompany such reports, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2004/35/EC
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
2a. The following Article is added: Article 18a Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 18(1a) shall be conferred on the Commission for a period five years from... [date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 18(1a) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 18(1a) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and to the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2004/35/EC
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex VI – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The information referred to in Article 18(1) shall refer toinclude a list of emissions, events or incidents causing environmental damage or imminent threat of damage, with the following information and data for each instance:
Amendment 62 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2007/2/EC
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
The Commission shall, at regular intervalsno later than 1 January 2021 and at least every five years thereafter, carry out an evaluation of this Directive and of its implementation. The evaluation shall be based, inter alia, on the following elements:
Amendment 64 #
2018/0205(COD)
The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the evaluation referred to in the second paragraph and accompany such reports, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals.
Amendment 66 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2009/147/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Member States shall publish and forward to the Commission every six years, at the same time as the report drawn up pursuant to Article 17 of Council Directive 92/43/EEC*, a report on the implementation of the measures taken under this Directive and the main impacts of these measures. This report shall include in particular information concerning the status and trends of wild bird species protected by this Directive, the threats and pressures on them, the conservation measures taken for them and the contribution of the network of Special Protection Areas to the objectives laid out in Article 2 of this Directive.";
Amendment 67 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2009/147/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – first sentence
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – first sentence
2. The Commission, assisted by the European Environment Agency, shall preparepublish every six years a composite report based on the information referred to in paragraph 1..
Amendment 70 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/63/EU
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 54 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 71 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/63/EU
Article 54 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 54 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission shall, no later than 10 November 2020 and at least every five years thereafter, carry out an evaluation of this Directive and of its implementation, based in particular on the information received from the Member States pursuant to Article 54(1), and taking into account advancements in the development of alternative methods not entailing the use of animals. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of this evaluation and accompany such reports, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/63/EU
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Article 54 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish a common format and information content for submitting the information referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 56(3).;
Amendment 74 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2010/63/EU
Article 56 – paragraph 3
Article 56 – paragraph 3
2a. In Article 56, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: " 3. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.";
Amendment 76 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Regulation (EU) No 995/2010
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. By 3 December 2015 and every sixfive years thereafter, the Commission shall, on the basis of information on and experience with the application of this Regulation, review the functioning and effectiveness of this Regulation, including in preventing illegally harvested timber or timber products derived from such timber being placed on the market. It shall in particular consider the administrative consequences for small and medium-sized enterprises and product coverage. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the results of the review and accompany such reports, if necessary, by appropriate legislative proposals.
Amendment 78 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
By December 2021 and every 6five years thereafter, the Commission shall, on the basis of information on and experience with the application of this Regulation, review the functioning and effectiveness of this Regulation. In doing so it should take into account the progress on implementation of the voluntary Partnership Agreements. The Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the result of the review and accompany such reports where appropriate, by proposals for improvement of the FLEGT licensing scheme.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(c) Without prejudice to Article 20, the management authorities of the Member States shall, one year before each meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, communicate to the Commission all the information relating to the relevant preceding period required for drawing up the reports referred to in Article VIII.7 (b) of the Convention and equivalent information on the provisions of this Regulation that fall outside the scope of the Convention. The information to be communicated and the format for its presentation shall be specified by the Commission in accordance with the regulatoryexamination procedure referred to in Article 18(2).
Amendment 80 #
2018/0205(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 338/97
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
1a. In Article 18, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply."
Amendment 25 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on European Union ('TEU') and in Articles 7 to 101 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, 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 and combating climate change 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 9
Recital 9
Amendment 33 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainablezero-emission multimodal urban mobility.
Amendment 35 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withand in order to contribute to the financing of necessary actions to be taken at EU, national and local level to fulfil the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 3to 60 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 37to 60% of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. Following the European Court of Auditors' recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reporter ex- post.
Amendment 38 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Operations under both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on measures and objectives laid out in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation.
Amendment 39 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and 'a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management'. That thematic concentration should be attained at national level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national income. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 610% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review.
Amendment 50 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. This Regulation shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion by redressing the main regional imbalances in the Union and by reducing the backwardness of the least favoured regions, among which particular attention is to be paid to regions which suffer from severe and permanent natural or demographic handicaps such as the outermost regions, northernmost regions with very low population density and island, cross-border and mountain regions.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) 'a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ('PO 2') by:
Amendment 53 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 55 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) promoting sustainable water management, including measures to combat and prevent drought and floods;
Amendment 57 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/851 and Directive (EU) 2018/852, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive (EU) 2018/850;
Amendment 58 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution;
Amendment 61 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) 'a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity' ('PO 3') by:
Amendment 62 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainablezero-emission multimodal urban mobility;
Amendment 65 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areas;
Amendment 66 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and security, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 69 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 60 40% to PO 12;
Amendment 70 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund for the beneficiary.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 71 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. These goals address current global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation and prosperity.
Amendment 73 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 73 #
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 and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure barrier-free 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, 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 or exclusion. 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 and combating climate change in accordance with the EU’s commitments under the Paris Agreement, 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 75 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs, within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC;
Amendment 78 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Contribution to the EU's climate commitments 1. At least 60% of both ERDF and Cohesion Fund resources at EU level shall contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives. 2. When implementing both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, Member States shall demonstrate coherence with their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans and their updates referred to in Articles 3 and 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations referred to in Article 28 of that Regulation, both in terms of content and financial allocation necessary to meet the investment needs identified.
Amendment 79 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 79 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) A just transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable economy should contribute to consolidate future- oriented development paths through better matching local and regional skills and strategies with decarbonisation commitments, and building capacities and support schemes to this end. Just transition processes are long-term and should be developed in a bottom-up and transparent approach and in cooperation with relevant public, economic, and social partners as well as civil society bodies.
Amendment 80 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to support the efforts of Member States and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their citizeninclusive societies as well as the prevention of marginalisation and radicalisation, while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other Union policies, investments under the ERDF should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spacthe creation of cohesive societies and criticsocial infrastructure, such as transport and energy.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; __________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).;
Amendment 81 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4 a) Member States should refrain from adding rules that complicate the use of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund for the beneficiary.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4 b) In order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, it is necessary to target support of both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund towards the overarching and internationally recognised 2030 Agenda of the United Nations and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and their targets set by 2030. These goals address current global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation and prosperity.
Amendment 84 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting cleazero-emission and sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withand in order to contribute to the financing of necessary actions to fulfil the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions by increasing climate ambition to a level in line with the Paris Agreement and to the achievement of an overall target of 25 30% of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 360 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 37% 60%of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. Pursuant to the European Court of Auditors’ recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialised ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply reporter ex- post.
Amendment 88 #
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 and the Commission should also respect the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and ensure barrier-free 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, 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 or exclusion. 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 and combating climate change 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 89 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 6
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 6
Amendment 89 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) Operations under both the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on measures and objectives laid out in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, as well as with the Commission recommendations regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation.
Amendment 92 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) The promotion of children’s rights as set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is an explicit objective of EU policies (Article 3 of TEU). The EU and Member States should make best use of the ERDF and, where appropriate, the Cohesion Fund to support actions promoting effective interventions that contribute to the realisation of children’s rights.
Amendment 95 #
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 irrespective of their residence status. Member States should ensure that local and regional authorities have access to ERDF resources to be made available to them to an adequate extent for the purpose of tackling migrant integration at local and regional level.
Amendment 98 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation’ and ‘a greener, low-carbnet-zero GHG emission Europe’ by promoting clean and fair energy transitiona fair transition towards a highly energy efficient and renewables based energy system, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate mitigation and adaptation and risk prevention and management’. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member States formed according to respective gross national incomeregions. In addition, the methodology to classify Member States should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 101 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) A just transition to a socially and environmentally sustainable economy should contribute to facilitate and consolidate future-oriented development paths through better matching local and regional skills and strategies with decarbonisation commitments, and building capacities and support schemes to this end. Just transition processes are long-term and should be developed in a bottom-up, participatory and transparent approach and in cooperation with relevant public, economic, and social partners as well as civil society organisations.
Amendment 102 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, under their respective objectives as set out in the TFEU. The Cohesion Fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in TEN-TTEN-T in a balanced manner. With regard to the ERDF, the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure that is fully in line with the long-term EU energy and climate objectives, investments in relation to access to services, productive investments in SME’s, equipment, software and intangible assets, as well as measures with regard to information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experiences and activities involving clusters. In order to support the programme implementation, both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities. Finally, in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for Interreg programmes, the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the ESF+.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member Statbeneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
Amendment 105 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to support the efforts of Member States and regions in facing new challenges and ensuring a high level of security for their inclusive societizenes as well as the prevention of marginalisation and radicalisation, while relying on the synergies and complementarities with other Union policies, investments under the ERDF should contribute to security in areas where there is a need to ensure safe and secure public spaccohesive societies and criticsocial infrastructure, such as transport and energy.
Amendment 106 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities economic and social partners and representatives of civil society and non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Within the framework of sustainable urban development, it is considered necessary to support integrated territorial development in order to more effectively tackle the economic, environmental, climate, demographic and social challenges affecting urban areas, including functional urban areas, while taking into account the need to promote urban-rural linkages. The principles for selecting the urban areas where integrated actions for sustainable urban development are to be implemented, and the indicative amounts for those actions, should be set out in the programmes under the Investment for jobs and growth goal with a minimum target of 610% of the ERDF resources allocated at national level for that purpose. It should also be established that this percentage should be respected throughout the programming period in the case of transfer between priorities within a programme or between programmes, including at the mid-term review.
Amendment 108 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) In addition, investments under the ERDF should contribute to the development of a comprehensive high- speed digital infrastructure network, and to promoting clean and sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility.
Amendment 110 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Specific attention should be paid to outermost regions, namely by adopting measures under Article 349 of the TFEU providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU, namely remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products, the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development. This allocation can cover investments, operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints. Operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services green logistics, mobility management and start-up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints, the excessive size and maintenance of production tools, and the lack of human capital in the local market. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, and as is the case for all operations co- financed by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, any ERDF support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 111 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) ERDF support in regions, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, should address the specific difficulties of those areas.
Amendment 112 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article -1 (new)
Article -1 (new)
Article -1 Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 115 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) ‘a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation towards a net-zero GHG emission and circular economy’ (‘PO 1’) by:
Amendment 116 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10 a) Community- and family-based services should cover all forms of inhome, family-based, residential and other community services which support the right of all persons to live in the community, with an equality of choices, and which seek to prevent isolation or segregation from the community.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing growth and competitiveness along with sustainability of SMEs;
Amendment 122 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transiand strategies, and building capacities for smart specialisation, circular economy, just transition including phasing-out of coal, social innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 125 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new)
(iva) promoting research, innovation, industrial transition and smart economic transformation towards a net-zero GHG emission economy;
Amendment 128 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) ‘a greener, low-carbnet-zero GHG-emission Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transitiona fair transition towards a highly energy efficient and renewables based energy system, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate mitigation and adaptation and risk prevention and management (‘PO 2’) by:
Amendment 129 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withview of contributing to the financing of necessary actions to fulfil the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives. Operations under the ERDF are expected toshould contribute 350 % of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF to climate objectives. Operations under the Cohesion Fund are expected toshould contribute 3755 % of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund to climate objectives. Following the recommendations of the European Court of Auditors in its Special report No 31/2016, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should be an integral part of programming and implementation, in particular project selection, and materialized ex-ante.
Amendment 132 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 133 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 133 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) Operations under the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund should deliver on objectives laid down in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans to be developed under the [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union] taking also into account the recommendations from the Commission regarding these plans, both in terms of content and financial allocation, in view to addressing long-term ambitions.
Amendment 135 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience in particular eco- system based approaches;
Amendment 137 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economyn energy and resource-efficient, toxic-free circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC and Directive (94/62/EC, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive 1999/31/EC;
Amendment 141 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) protecting and enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing pollution;
Amendment 144 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(viia) green infrastructure in the urban environment;
Amendment 145 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(viib) reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution;
Amendment 146 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) ‘a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity’ (‘PO 3’) by:
Amendment 150 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T that is fully in line with the long- term EU energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 151 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The ERDF should help to redress the main regional imbalances in the Union and to reduce disparities between the levels of development of the various regions and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments. ERDF support under the Investment for jobs and growth goal should therefore be concentrated on key Union priorities in line with policy objectives laid down in Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR]. Therefore support from the ERDF should be concentrated on the policy objectives of 'a smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation' and 'a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management'. That thematic concentration should be attained at natregional level while allowing for flexibility at the level of individual programmes and between the three groups of Member Stateregions formed according to respective gross national incomeGDP per capita. In addition, the methodology to classify Member Stateregions should be set out in detail taking into account the specific situation of the outermost regions.
Amendment 152 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility;
Amendment 154 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure and promoting social economy enterprises;
Amendment 157 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) This Regulation should set out the different types of activities the costs of which may be supported by means of investments from the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, under their respective objectives as set out in the TFEU. The Cohesion Fund should be able to support investments in the environment and in TEN-T in a balanced manner. With regard to the ERDF, the list of activities should be simplified and it should be able to support investments in infrastructure, investments in housing, investments in relation to access to services with a particular focus on disadvantaged, marginalised and segregated communities, productive investments in SME's, equipment, software and intangible assets, as well as measures with regard to information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experiences between partners and activities involving clusters. In order to support the programme implementation, both funds should also be able to support technical assistance activities. Finally, in order to support provide for a broader range of interventions for Interreg programmes, the scope should be enlarged to also include the sharing a broad range of facilities and human resources and costs linked to measures within the scope of the ESF+.
Amendment 158 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) ‘a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives’ (‘PO 5’) by:
Amendment 159 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areas;ocial infrastructure in urban areas also through community- led local development.
Amendment 161 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 162 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(iia) addressing urban-rural linkages in response to challenges of functional areas in terms of employment and labour markets, interdependencies between different sectors, commuting patterns, demographic trends, cultural and natural heritage, climate change vulnerability, land use and resource management, institutional and governance arrangements, connectivity and accessibility.
Amendment 165 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Trans-European transport networks projects in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1316/2013 shall continue to be financed from the Cohesion Fund via both shared management and the direct implementation mode under the Connecting Europe Facility ('CEF')including for improving the safety of existing bridges and tunnels.
Amendment 166 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 167 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) enhance cooperation with partners both within and outside a given Member State in particular for promotion of just transition including phasing-out of coal.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to programmes implemented under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, the total ERDF resources in each Member State shall be concentrated at natregional level in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 171 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Pursuant to paragraph 22 and 23 of the Inter-institutional agreement for Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, there is a need to evaluate the Funds on the basis of information collected through specific monitoring requirements, while avoiding overregulation and administrative burdens, in particular on Member Statbeneficiaries. These requirements, where appropriate, can include measurable indicators, as a basis for evaluating the effects of the Funds on the ground.
Amendment 173 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to maximise the contribution to territorial development, actions in this field should be based on integrated territorial strategies including in urban areas. Therefore, the ERDF support should be delivered through the forms set out in Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] ensuring appropriate involvement of local, regional and urban authorities, economic and social partners and representatives of civil society and non-governmental organisations.
Amendment 177 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member States of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 6040% % to PO 12;
Amendment 182 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24 a) Specific attention should be paid to carbon-intensive areas facing challenges due to decarbonisation commitments, in view of assisting them in pursuing clear and democratically agreed decarbonisation strategies consistant with the Union’s climate commitment under the Paris Agreement that protect workers and affected communities alike. Such areas should benefit from dedicated support to prepare and implement plans for decarbonisation of their economies taking into account the need for targeted vocational training and reskilling opportunities for the workforce.
Amendment 185 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member States of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 190 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 35 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 196 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3a Contribution to the EU’s climate commitments 1. At least 60% of the overall financial envelope of the ERDF and at least 55 % of the overall financial envelope of the Cohesion Fund at EU level shall contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives. 2. Member States shall demonstrate coherence between ERDF and Cohesion Fund spending and their Integrated National Energy and Climate Plans including their updates referred to in [Articles 3 and 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union], as well as with the recommendations from the Commission referred to in [Article 28 of that Regulation] both in terms of content and financial allocation to ensure that investment needs identified are met.
Amendment 199 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in infrastructure that is fully in line with the long-term EU energy and climate objectives;
Amendment 199 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) Specific attention should be paid to outermost regions, namely by adopting measures under Article 349 of the TFEU providing for an additional allocation for the outermost regions to offset the additional costs incurred in these regions as a result of one or several of the permanent restraints referred to in Article 349 of the TFEU, namely remoteness, insularity, small size, difficult topography and climate, economic dependence on a few products, the permanence and combination of which severely restrain their development. This allocation can cover investments, operating costs and public service obligations aimed at offsetting additional costs caused by such restraints. Operating aid may cover expenditure on freight transport services, green logistics, mobility management and start-up aid for transport services as well as expenditure on operations linked to storage constraints, the excessive size and maintenance of production tools, and the lack of human capital in the local market. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market, and as is the case for all operations co- financed by the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, any ERDF support to the financing of operating and investment aid in the outermost regions should comply with State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 201 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs within the meaning of Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC, which contribute to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs;
Amendment 201 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27 a) ERDF support in regions, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, should address the specific difficulties of those areas.
Amendment 204 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, circular economy including investments related to sustainable development and energy presentingsustainable renewable energies and energy efficiency measures, presenting significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 212 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure an appropriate balance betweent least 50% of investments under points (a) and (b).
Amendment 217 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 218 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies towards a zero-emission economy;
Amendment 222 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, distribution, transmission, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; __________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).
Amendment 225 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of resource and energy efficiency or renewable energy use.
Amendment 226 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 1 a (new)
Chapter 1 a (new)
Article 1 (a) Tasks of the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund The ERDF and the Cohesion Fund shall contribute to the financing of support which aims to reinforce economic, social and territorial cohesion of the Union and to reduce disparities and the backwardness of the least favoured regions including those facing challenges due to the decarbonisation commitments.
Amendment 227 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF may support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR]. The Commission shall encourage Member States to identify in their territory, where applicable, areas in just transition including phasing-out of coal and to setup a territorial strategy referred to in Article [23]of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR] for those areas.
Amendment 230 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs, including social economy enterprises;
Amendment 232 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iii a (new)
(iii a) promoting research and innovation for adaptation of the business sector to circular economy;
Amendment 233 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv
(iv) developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transiand strategies, and building capacities for smart specialisation, circular economy, just transition including decarbonisation of the economies, social innovation and entrepreneurship;
Amendment 254 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) 'a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management ('PO 2') by:
Amendment 260 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) promoting energy efficiency and savings measures;
Amendment 265 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) promoting sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 276 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) promoting climate change adaptation, risk prevention and disaster resilience, including anti- seismic, and disaster resilience in particular eco-system based approaches;
Amendment 280 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 1
Annex I – Table 1 – point 1
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) 1 RCO 01 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large)* RCO 02 - Enterprises supported by grants* RCR201 - Jobs created in supported entities* RCO 03 - Enterprises supported by financial instruments* 1. A smarter RCO 04 - Enterprises with non-financial support* Europe by RCO 035 - EnterpriseStart-ups supported by financial instruments* * RCR201 - Jobs created in supported entities* promoting RCO 06 - Researchers working in supported research facilities RCR 02 - Private investments matching public support (of which: grants, 1. A smarter innovative and RCO 047 - Enterprises with non-financial support* financial instruments)* Europe by RCO 05 - Start-ups supported* RCR 03 – SMEs introducing product or processResearch institutions participating in joint research financial instruments)* smart economic projects RCR 03 – SMEs introducing environmentally friendly product or process transformation RCO 08 - Nominal value of research and innovation* promoting RCO 06 - Researchers working in supported research facilitiesinnovation* towards a net- equipment RCR 04 - SMEs introducing marketing or organisational innovation* innovative and zero GHG RCO 107 - Research institutions participating in joint researchEnterprises cooperating with research institutions RCR 05 - SMEs innovating in-house*RCR 06 - Patent applications submitted smart economic projects to European Patent Office* transformation RCO 08 - Nominal value of research and innovation RCR 07 - Trademark and design applications* emission RCO 96 – Interregional investments in EU projects* to European Patent Office* economy and RCO 96 a (new) - Enterprises supported to improve the RCR 07 - Trademark and design applications* circular energy and resource efficiency of their products and RCR 08 - Public-private co-publications economy production processes RCO 96 b (new) - SMEs investing in local sustainable value chains RCO 96 c (new)- Enterprises supported to transform their products and services into circular economy equipment RCR 08 - Public-private co-publications RCO 10 - Enterprises cooperating with research institutions RCO 96 – Interregional investments in EU projects* Or. en 1 RCO: Regional Policy Common Output Indicator. 2 RCR: Regional Policy Common Result Indicator.
Amendment 281 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 2
Annex I – Table 1 – point 2
Amendment 281 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
(vi) promoting the transition to a circular economy, in particular towards the achievement of the waste recycling and reuse targets as defined in Directive 2008/98/EC and Directive 94/62/EC, as well as the landfilling reduction targets as defined in Directive 1999/31/EC;
Amendment 282 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – point 3
Annex I – Table 1 – point 3
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) (3) 3. A more RCO 55 - Length of tram and metro lines- new connected RCO 56 - Length of tram and metro lines- reconstructed/ RCR 62 - Annual passengers of public transport 3. A more upgraded connected RCO 57 - Environmentally friendly rolling stock for public Europe by upgraded transport RCR 632 - Annual users of new/ upgraded tram and metro linespassengers of public transport enhancing RCO 578 - Environmentally friendly rolling stock for publicDedicated cycling infrastructure supported RCR 643 - Annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure mobility and new/ upgraded tram and metro lines mobility and RCO 58 a (new) Dedicated pedestriansport areas regional ICT RCO 58 - D RCR 64 - Annual users of dedicated cycling infrastructure supported connectivity regional ICT RCO 59 - Alternative fuels infrastructure (refuelling/ connectivity recharging points) supported RCO 60 - Cities and towns with new or upgraded digitised urban transport systems
Amendment 283 #
2018/0197(COD)
Policy objective Outputs Results (1) (2) (3) 5. A Europe closer to citizens RCO 74 - Population covered by strategies for integrated local by fostering the urban development RCR 76 - Stakeholders involved in the preparation and implementation of sustainable and RCO 75 - Integrated strategies for urban development strategies of urban development integrated RCO 76 - Collaborative projects RCR 77 - Tourists/ visits to supported sites* development of RCO 77 - Capacity of cultural and tourism infrastructure RCR 78 - Users benefiting from cultural infrastructure supported urban, rural and supported coastal areas and local initiatives
Amendment 284 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 1
Annex II – Table 1 – point 1
Amendment 287 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 2
Annex II – Table 1 – point 2
Amendment 288 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 3
Annex II – Table 1 – point 3
Amendment 290 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 4
Annex II – Table 1 – point 4
Amendment 291 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Table 1 – point 5
Annex II – Table 1 – point 5
Amendment 291 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii
(vii) enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urbprotecting and environment, and reducing pollutionhancing biodiversity;
Amendment 303 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii a (new)
(vii a) developing green infrastructure in the urban environment;
Amendment 312 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point vii b (new)
(vii b) reducing air, water, soil, noise and light pollution
Amendment 316 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) 'a more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity' ('PO 3') by:
Amendment 327 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point ii
(ii) developing a sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent, secure and intermodal TEN-T and promoting noise-reduction measures;
Amendment 337 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iv
(iv) promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility with a focus on walking, cycling, public transport and shared mobility;
Amendment 346 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i
(i) enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure and promoting social economy enterprises;
Amendment 355 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point ii a (new)
(ii a) enhancing vocational training and retraining opportunities for the workforce in regions that are in the process of just transition towards socially and environmentally sustainable economies;
Amendment 358 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iii
(iii) increasing the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups, in particular Roma, through integrated measures including housing and social services and through support for physical, economic and social regeneration of deprived neighbourhoods;
Amendment 380 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d – point iv a (new)
(iv a) enhancing the transition from institutional services to community-based and family-based services;
Amendment 385 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – introductory part
(e) 'a Europe closer to citizens by fostering the sustainable and integrated development of urban, rural and coastal areas, urban-rural partnerships and local initiatives' ('PO 5') by:
Amendment 392 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and security in urban areasocial infrastructure in urban areas also through community-led local development;
Amendment 400 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure in urban areas;
Amendment 416 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii
(ii) fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental local development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure, including for rural and coastal areas also through community-led local development.
Amendment 418 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e – point ii a (new)
(ii a) addressing urban-rural linkages in response to challenges of functional areas in terms of employment and labour markets, interdependencies between different sectors, commuting patterns, demographic trends, cultural and natural heritage, climate change vulnerability, land use and resource management, institutional and governance arrangements, connectivity and accessibility.
Amendment 434 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) improve the capacity of programme authorities, and bodies linked to the implementation of the Funds including civil society organisations;
Amendment 435 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) enhance cooperation with partners both within and outside a given Member State in particular for promotion of smart specialisation, circular economy and just transition including decarbonisation of economies.
Amendment 439 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Member States shall ensure that local and regional authorities and other relevant local and regional actors such as non-for-profit organisations have access to ERDF resources to be made available to them to an adequate extent for the purpose of tackling the socioeconomic integration of marginalised communities, migrants and disadvantaged groups at local and regional level.
Amendment 445 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. With regard to programmes implemented under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, the total ERDF resources in each Member State shall be concentrated at natregional level in accordance with paragraphs 3 and 4.
Amendment 448 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 456 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 100 % of the EU average ('group 1');
Amendment 461 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita equal to or above 75 % and below 100 % of the EU average ('group 2');
Amendment 467 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) those with a gross national income ratioGDP per capita below 75 % of the EU average ('group 3').
Amendment 470 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of this Article, the gross national income ratioGDP per capita means the ratio between the gross national incomeGDP per capita of a Member Stateregion, measured in purchasing power standards and calculated on the basis of Union figures for the period from 2014 to 2016, and the average gross national incomeGDP per capita in purchasing power standards of the 27 Member States for that same reference period.
Amendment 488 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) Member StateRegions of group 1 shall allocate at least 845 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1 and PO 2, and at least 640 % to PO 12;
Amendment 499 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Member StateRegions of group 2 shall allocate at least 450 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2;
Amendment 507 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) Member States of group 3 shall allocate at least 350 % of their total ERDF resources under priorities other than for technical assistance to PO 1, and at least 340 % to PO 2.
Amendment 522 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Amendment 531 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) investment in housing, when owned by public authorities or non-profit operators for use as housing designated for low-income households or people with special needs;
Amendment 535 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in access to services with a particular focus on disadvantaged, marginalised and segregated communities;
Amendment 537 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) productive investments in SMEs within the meaning of Commission Recommendation2003/361/EC, which contribute to creating and safeguarding sustainable jobs;
Amendment 544 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) information, communication, studies, networking, cooperation, exchange of experience between partners referred to in [Article 6 of the Common Provisions Regulation] and activities involving clusters;
Amendment 553 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In more developed regions referred to in [paragraph 2(c) of Article 102 of the new CPR], the ERDF shall not support investment in infrastructure in the area of TEN-T.
Amendment 564 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In order to contribute to the specific objective under PO 1 set out in point (a) (iv) of Article 2(1), the ERDF shall also support training, life long learning, reskilling and education activities.
Amendment 573 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) investments in the environment, including investments related to circular economy, sustainable development and energy presentingsustainable renewable energy and energy efficiency presenting significant environmental benefits;
Amendment 579 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in TEN-T including for improving the safety of existing bridges and tunnels;
Amendment 593 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall ensure an appropriate balance betweent least 50% of investments under points (a) and (b).
Amendment 595 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 615 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) investment in airport infrastructure except for outermost regions;
Amendment 634 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) investment in facilities for the treatment of residualmixed waste;
Amendment 640 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) investment related to production, processing, transmission, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels, with the exception of investment related to clean vehicles as defined in Article 4 of Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council26 ; _________________ 26 Directive 2009/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (OJ L 120, 15.5.2009, p. 5).;
Amendment 675 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the Cohesion Fund shall not support investment in housing unless related to the promotion of resource and energy efficiency or renewable energy use.
Amendment 686 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The ERDF mayshall support integrated territorial development within programmes under both goals referred to in Article 4(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/xxxx [new CPR] in accordance with Chapter II of Title III of that Regulation[new CPR].
Amendment 688 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Commission shall encourage Member States to identify in their territory, where applicable, areas in the process of just transition including decarbonisation of economies and to set up a territorial strategy referred to in Article [23] of Regulation(EU) 2018/xxx [new CPR] for those areas.
Amendment 736 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) support of innovative actions including match-funding for civic crowdfunding campaigns in cooperation with urban authorities, and capitalisation thereon;
Amendment 746 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Upon request from one or more Member States, the European Urban Initiative may also support inter-governmental cooperation on urban matters such as the Territorial Agenda of the European Union and the localisation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Amendment 769 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Areas with demographic handicaps In operational programmes co-financed by the ERDF, covering areas with severe demographic handicaps including the northernmost regions with very low population density as referred to in Article 174 of TFEU, particular attention shall be paid to addressing the specific difficulties of those areas. In particular, sparsely populated areas or areas with an average population annual decrease higher than -1% since 2007 should be subject to specific plans to increase their attractiveness in view of consolidating population and accessibility to public and private services, enhancing vocational training, promoting innovative solutions for the maintenance of infrastructure and encouraging community-led operations. A dedicated funding may be earmarked in the Partnership Agreement.
Amendment 773 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 10 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 10 a (new)
RCO 10a - Enterprises supported to transform their products and services into circular economy
Amendment 777 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 a (new)
RCO 18a - The percentage of annual energy savings for the entire building stock (compared to a baseline) in line with the objective of reaching a high-efficient and decarbonised building stock as included in the national long term renovation strategy to support renovation of the national stock of residential and non-residential buildings
Amendment 779 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 b (new)
RCO 18b - Households with improved energy performance of their dwellings, reaching at least 60% energy savings compared to pre-renovation levels (EC definition of deep renovation)
Amendment 781 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 c (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 18 c (new)
RCO 18c - Households with improved energy performance of their dwellings, reaching Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) standard level after renovation
Amendment 784 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 a (new)
Amendment 786 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 19 b (new)
RCO 19b - Number of energy poor/vulnerable consumers supported to improve the energy performance of their dwelling
Amendment 790 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 a (new)
RCO 22a - Total final renewable energy consumption and consumption per sector (heating and cooling, transport, electricity)
Amendment 792 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 b (new)
RCO 22b - Share of total renewable energy produced
Amendment 794 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 c (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 22 c (new)
RCO 22c - Reduction of annual import of non-renewable energy
Amendment 796 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 97a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 97a (new)
RCO 97a - Share of renewable self- consumers in the total electricity capacity installed
Amendment 800 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32a (new)
RCO 32a - Total fossil fuels replaced (of which: electricity thermal)
Amendment 801 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 32b (new)
RCO 32b - Capacity of fossil energy removed from grid/taken out of operation
Amendment 802 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 43
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 43
RCR 43 - WReduction of water losses
Amendment 803 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 34
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Outputs – RCO 34
RCO 34 - Additional capacity for waste prevention and recycling
Amendment 807 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 a (new)
RCR -46a - Municipal waste generated
Amendment 810 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR -46 b (new)
RCR -46b – Residual waste generated
Amendment 813 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 47
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 47
RCR 47 - Waste recycled (recycling rate of municipal waste)
Amendment 816 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 a (new)
RCR 48a – Population served by waste preparing for re-use facilities
Amendment 818 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 b (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 48 b (new)
RCR 48b – Circular material use rate
Amendment 819 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49
RCR 49 - Waste recoverused
Amendment 821 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49 a (new)
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 2 – Column 3 – Results – RCR 49 a (new)
RCR 49a – Waste prepared for re-use
Amendment 825 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – title
Annex I – Table 1 – Policy objective 3 – title
3. A more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity
Amendment 837 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iii
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iii
(iii) Enhancing sustainable growth and, competitiveness and transition to circular economy of SMEs
Amendment 838 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iv
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point iv
(iv) Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrialcircular economy, just transition and entrepreneurship
Amendment 840 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 3 – Outputs – CCO 04
Annex II – Policy objective 1 – Column 3 – Outputs – CCO 04
CCO 04 - SMEs supported to create jobs and sustainable growth
Amendment 843 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Column 1 – Policy objective 2 – title
Annex II – Column 1 – Policy objective 2 – title
2. A greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management
Amendment 844 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Promoting energy efficiency and savings measures
Amendment 845 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point ii
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point ii
(ii) Promoting sustainable renewable energy
Amendment 847 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point vii
Annex II – Policy objective 2 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point vii
(vii) Enhancing biodiversity, green infrastructure in the urban environment, and reducing pollution
Amendment 852 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 3 – title
Annex II – Policy objective 3 – title
3. A more connected Europe by enhancing sustainable mobility and regional ICT connectivity
Amendment 858 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 4 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 4 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Enhancing the effectinclusiveness of labour markets and access to quality employment through developing social innovation and infrastructure
Amendment 859 #
2018/0197(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Policy objective 5 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
Annex II – Policy objective 5 – Column 2 – Specific objective – point i
(i) Fostering the integrated social, economic and environmental development, cultural heritage and securityocial infrastructure in urban areas
Amendment 4 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Horizontal principles as set out in Articles 2 and 3 of the Treaty on the European Union ('TEU') and in Articles 7 to 101 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 Funds, 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, 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 Funds 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 and combating climate change as set out in Article 11 and Article 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 Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU.
Amendment 7 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Reflecting the importance of tackling climate change in line withand in order to contribute to the financing of necessary actions to be taken at EU, national and local level to fulfil the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the Funds will contribute to mainstream climate actions and to the achievement of an overall target of 25at least 30 % of the EU budget expenditure supporting climate objectives.
Amendment 9 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Following the European Court of Auditors' recommendations, climate mainstreaming and climate proofing mechanisms should differentiate between mitigation and adaptation, and be materialized ex-ante through all programming and planning processes rather than simply recorded ex-post.
Amendment 10 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) At Union level, the European Semester of economic policy coordination is the framework to identify national reform priorities and monitor their implementation. Member States develop their own national multiannual investment strategies in support of these reform priorities. These strategies should be presented alongside the yearly National Reform Programmes as a way to outline and coordinate priority investment projects to be supported by national and Union funding, and to avoid any contradiction with the priorities of the Union, including the Union's commitments to implement the Paris Agreement. They should also serve to use Union funding in a coherent manner and to maximise the added value of the financial support to be received notably from the Funds, the European Investment Stabilisation Function and InvestEU.
Amendment 12 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should take account ofdemonstrate how the contents of their draftIntegrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), to be developed under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union14 , and the outcome of the process resulting in Union recommendations regarding these plans, for their programmes, as well as forare taken into account in their programmes, in particular with regards to the financial needs allocated for low- carbon investments. needed to achieve the Paris Agreement objectives. During the 2021-2027 programming period, Member States should regularly present to the monitoring committee and to the Commission the progress in implementing the programmes in relation to their NECP. During a mid-term review, Member States should, among other elements, consider the need for programme modifications to address eventual delivery gaps and increase the contribution of the Funds towards the implementation of policies and measures set out in their NECP. __________________ 14 [Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, amending Directive 94/22/EC, Directive 98/70/EC, Directive 2009/31/EC, Regulation (EC) No 663/2009, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, Directive 2009/73/EC, Council Directive 2009/119/EC, Directive 2010/31/EU, Directive 2012/27/EU, Directive 2013/30/EU and Council Directive (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 (COM/2016/0759 final/2 - 2016/0375 (COD)].
Amendment 15 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Member State should carry out a mid-term review of each programme supported by the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund. That review should provide a fully-fledged adjustment of programmes based on programme performance, while also providing an opportunity to take account of new challenges and relevant CSRs issued in 2024, including the 2024 State of the Energy Union report. In parallel, in 2024 the Commission should, together with the technical adjustment for the year 2025, review all Member States' total allocations under the Investment for jobs and growth goal of cohesion policy for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027, applying the allocation method set out in the relevant basic act. That review together with the outcome of the mid-term review should result in programme amendments modifying the financial allocations for the years 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 16 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 19 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To strengthen the integrated territorial development approach, investments in the form of territorial tools such as integrated territorial investments ('ITI'), community-led local development ('CLLD') or any other territorial tool under policy objective "a Europe closer to citizens" supporting initiatives designed by the Member State for investments programmed for the ERDF should be based on territorial and local development strategies. For the purposes of ITIs and territorial tools designed by Member States, minimum requirements should be set out for the content of territorial strategies. Those territorial strategies should be developed and endorsed under the responsibility of relevant authorities or bodies. To ensure the involvement of relevant authorities or bodies in implementing territorial strategies, those authorities or bodies should be responsible, among other things, for the selection of operations to be supported, or involved in that selection.
Amendment 36 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37
(37) 'climate proofing' means a process to ensure that infrastructure is resilient to the adverse impacts of the climate in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards, and that investments in infrastructure apply the Energy Efficiency First principle.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 37 a (new)
(37a) 'environment and biodiversity proofing' means a structured process of ensuring the effective application of tools to avoid harmful impacts of EU spending and to maximise its benefits on the state of the EU's environment and biodiversity, based on the Commission's "Common Framework for Biodiversity Proofing of the EU Budget", and in accordance with national rules and guidance, where available, or internationally recognised standards.
Amendment 38 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a greener, lowzero-carbon Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk prevention and management;
Amendment 39 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a more connected Europe by enhancing zero-emission mobility and regional ICT connectivity;
Amendment 41 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure climate, environmental and biodiversity proofing of their operations through all planning and implementation processes. They shall provide information on the support for environment and climate objectives using a methodology based on types of intervention for each of the Funds. That methodology shall consist of assigning a specific weighting to the support provided at a level which reflects the extent to which such support makes a contribution to environmental objectives and to climate objectives. In the case of the ERDF, the ESF+ and the Cohesion Fund weightings shall be attached to dimensions and codes for the types of intervention established in Annex I.
Amendment 42 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) relevant bodies representing civil society, environmental partners, and bodies responsible for promoting social inclusion, the inclusion of marginalised communities, fundamental rights, rights of persons with disabilities, gender equality and non- discrimination.
Amendment 43 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Amendment 44 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) an explanation of how the Funds are aligned and contribute to the achievement of the targets, policies and measures contained in their National Energy and Climate Plans under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy
Amendment 45 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) the allocations of the financial resources by priority including the amounts for the years 2026 and 2027, in particular taking into account the update of National Energy and Climate Plans under Article 13 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union;
Amendment 46 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may request a Member State to review and propose amendments to relevant programmes, where this is necessary to support the implementation of relevant Ccouncil Rtry-specific recommendations.
Amendment 47 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) to support the implementation of a relevant country-specific recommendation adopted in accordance with Article 28 of the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union, addressed to the Member State concerned.
Amendment 48 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point vii a (new)
(viia) challenges and objectives identified within National Energy and Climate Plans under the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union
Amendment 49 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall assess the programme and its compliance with this Regulation and with the Fund-specific Regulations, as well as its consistency with the Partnership Agreement. In its assessment, the Commission shall, in particular, take into accountreview whether relevant country-specific recommendations are properly addressed.
Amendment 50 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. All decisions and supporting documents of the monitoring committee shall be published on the website referred to in Article 44(1).
Amendment 51 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35 a (new)
Article 35a One-stop shop for citizens 1. The Member State shall set up a one-stop shop to respond to any question or request from EU citizens, including beneficiaries, on the implementation of the programme within three months of the date of notification to the Member State concerned of the decision approving the programme. The Member State may set up a single one-stop shop to cover more than one programme. 2. The one-stop shop shall provide holistic advice to EU citizens with regards the implementation of the programme, including calls for projects, and handle any complaint about the implementation of the programme, in particular with regards its coherence with other EU policies and requirements such as environment and climate policy.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
Article 67 – paragraph 3 – point j
(j) ensure the climate, environment and biodiversity proofing of investments in infrastructure with an expected lifespan of at least five years.
Amendment 53 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2
Amendment 54 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 27
Annex I – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 27
Amendment 55 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4 a (new)
Effective application and implementation Monitoring mechanisms are in place to of EU environmental policy ensure compliance with EU environmental policy which include: 1. Arrangements and sufficient administrative capacity to ensure verification of compliance of operations supported by the Funds with EU environmental policy, in particular the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy, Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (EIA), Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (SEA), Council Directive 92/43/EEC, and Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and of Directive. 2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the Funds with regards to EU environmental policy. 3. Arrangements in accordance with the institutional and legal framework of Member States for the involvement of civil society organisations acting in the field of environmental protection and restoration throughout the preparation and implementation of the programmes.
Amendment 56 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4b (new)
Annex III – table 1 – subheading 4b (new)
Effective mechanisms are in place to 1. Arrangements in accordance with the promote gender equality which include: institutional and legal framework of Member States for the involvement of bodies responsible for gender equality throughout the preparation and implementation of the programmes 2. Arrangements for training and dissemination of information for staff involved in the implementation of the Funds with regards to gender equality, gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting
Amendment 57 #
2018/0196(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 1
Annex IV – table 1 – subheading 2 – row 1
Amendment 11 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The high functionality and relatively low cost of plastic means that this material is increasingly ubiquitous in everyday life. ItPlastics growing use in short- lived applications, which are not designed for re- use or cost-effective recycling means that related production and consumption patterns have become increasingly inefficient and linear. Therefore, in the context of the Circular Economy Action Plan32 , the Commission concluded in the European Strategy for Plastics33 that the steady increase in plastic waste generation and its leakage into our environment, in particular into the marine environment, must be tackled in order to achieve a truly circular lifecycle for plastics. _________________ 32 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Closing the loop – An EU action plan for the Circular Economy" (COM(2015)0614 final). 33 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy" (COM(2018)28 final).
Amendment 17 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Circular approaches that prioritise non-toxic re-usable products and re-use systems will lead to a reduction of waste generated, and such prevention is at the pinnacle of the waste hierarchy enshrined in Article 4 of Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.34 Such approaches are also in line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1235 to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. _________________ 34 Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (OJ L 312, 22.11.2008, p. 3). 35 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 28 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To focus efforts where they are most needed, this Directive should only cover the most found single-use plastics products, which are estimated to represent around 86% of the single-use plastics found, in counts, on beaches in the Union, and fishing gear which causes significant damage as marine pollution. In addition, in the context of transitioning to a Circular Economy, Member States should aim to achieve an overall reduction in the consumption of all single-use products and packaging.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12 a) Given that very lightweight plastic bags are still widely used in the European Union and have similar impacts on the environment to lightweight plastic bags, including the marine environment, and given that the European Commission has not yet carried out a legislative review on measures to reduce the consumption of very lightweight plastic carrier bags, as it was required to by May 2017 by Directive 94/62/EC, as amended by Directive (EU) 2015/720, it is appropriate to introduce measures to restrict the placement on the market of very lightweight plastic bags, except for uses related to medical purposes, disability or aid relief.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12 b) In accordance with the waste management hierarchy, Member States should take measures to promote reusable alternatives to single-use plastics, including through establishment of targets, economic incentives, awareness raising and ensuring the widespread availability of reusable alternatives.
Amendment 64 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) In accordance with the waste management hierarchy, Member States should put an emphasis on giving information about reusable alternatives to single-use plastics.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Beverage bottles that are single- use plastic products are one of the most found marine litter items on the beaches in the Union. This is due to ineffective separate collection systems, and low participation in those systems by the consumers. It is necessary to promote more efficient separate collection systems and therefore, and the physical and chemical qualities of plastics which make them resistant to degradation and therefore persistent in the environment for decades or centuries after plastic products have fulfilled their purpose. It is necessary to promote the reduction in consumption of these products and to increase their production from recycled content, as well as to promote more efficient separate collection systems and therefore, Union wide consumption reduction targets and a specific recycled content target should be developed, and a minimum separate collection target should be established for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to achieve that minimum separate collection target by setting separate collection targets for beverage bottles that are single-use plastic products in the framework of the extended producer responsibility schemes or by establishing deposit refund schemes or by any other measure that they find appropriate. This will have a direct, positive impact on the collectionoverall quantity of bottle waste generated, the collection and recycling rate, the quality of the collected material and the quality of the recyclates, offering opportunities for the recycling business and the market for the recyclate.
Amendment 71 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201648 , the Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Directive. That evaluation should be based on experience gathered and data collected during the implementation of this Directive and data collected under Directive 2008/56/EC or Directive 2008/98/EC. The evaluation should provide the basis for an assessment of possible further measures and an assessment whether, in view of monitoring of marine litter in the Union, the Annex listing single-use plastic products needs to be reviewed. The evaluation should also consider whether scientific and technical progress that has taken place in the meantime, including the development of biodegradable materials and the development of criteria or a standard for biodegradability of plastics in the marine environment, as foreseen in the European Plastics Strategy, allows the setting of a standard for biodegradation of certain single-use plastic products in the marine environment. That standard would include a standard to test if, as a result of physical and biological decomposition in the marine environment, plastics would fully decompose into carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass and water within a timescale short enough for the plastics not to be harmful for marine life and not lead to an accumulation of plastics in the environment. If that is the case, single-use plastic products that meet such a standard could be exempted from the prohibition on placing on the market. While the European Strategy for Plastics already envisages action in this area, it also recognises the challenges in relation to determining a regulatory framework for plastics with biodegradable properties due to different marine conditions across seas. _________________ 48 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1.
Amendment 80 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular in the aquatic and in the terrestrial environment, and on human health as well as to promote the transition to a non-toxic circular economy withby reducing the consumption of single-use products, and by promoting sustainable, innovative business models, and non-toxic re-usable products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 97 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(2 a) “very lightweight plastic carrier bags” means lightweight plastic carrier bags with a wall thickness below 15 microns.
Amendment 101 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
(14 a) ‘Tableware’ means crockery, cutlery, and cups used for serving and eating meals.
Amendment 106 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve a significant50% reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products listed in Part A of the Annex on their territory by … [six years after the end-date for transposition of this Directive]2025 and an 80% reduction by 2030. Member States shall establish a baseline by [18months after the end-date for transposition of this Directive] Member States shall adopt plans for the achievement of these reductions, including the measures taken.
Amendment 109 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Member States shall also take the necessary measures to achieve a 30% reduction by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030 in the consumption of the products listed in Part F of the Annex, with baseline as above.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those measures may include national consumption reduction targets, measures ensuring to be achieved prior to 2030, that reusable alternatives to those products are made available at the point of sale to the final consumer, economic instruments such as ensuring that single- use plastic products are not provided free of charge at the point of sale to the final consumer, restrictions on placing on the market or green public procurement. Those measures may vary depending on the environmental and health impacts of the products referred to in the first subparagraph.
Amendment 120 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission mayshall adopt an implementing act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the significant reduction targets in the consumption of the single-use plastic products referred to in paragraph 1Article 4(1)1 by [12 months before the end-date for transposition of this Directive]. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 124 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a Reduction of single-use tableware waste in food and/or drinks outlets Member States shall require every food and/or drinks outlet in their territory to use reusable tableware for the provision of food and/or drinks to customers, when the consumption is intended to take place in the premises of the food and/or drinks outlet, in order to reduce impacts caused by single-use tableware waste. Member States shall apply these requirements from [24 months after the end-date for transposition of this Directive].
Amendment 128 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Member States shall prohibit the placing on market of the single-use plastic products listed in Part B of the Annex. Given that products other than those covered by this Directive are amongst the top ten products most commonly identified as contributors to marine litter in the territory of a particular Member State, the Member State shall be empowered to apply to those products the same measures applicable to the items listed in Part B of the Annex. The Member State shall inform the Commission of the adoption of these measures, including their rationale, scientific evidence in support and details on their practical implementation and enforcement.
Amendment 137 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Member States shall ensure that, by 2025, the products referred to in paragraph 1 are made with at least 30 % of non-toxic recycled content. By 2022, the Commission shall adopt implementing acts laying down the methodology for the calculation of recycled content. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2) of this Directive.
Amendment 148 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that each single-use plastic product listed in Part D of the Annex placed on the market bears a conspicuous, clearly legible and indelible marking informing consumers of one or more of the following:
Amendment 199 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) sufficient scientific and technical progress has been made, and criteria or a standard for biodegradability in the marine environment applicable to single-use plastic products within the scope of this directive and their single-use substitutes have been developed, in order to determine which products no longer need to be subject to the restrictions on placing on the market, where appropriate.
Amendment 237 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part B – indent 6 a (new)
- - Very lightweight plastic carriers bags as defined in Article 3, except for uses related to medical purposes, disability or aid relief.
Amendment 13 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the important territorial dimension of EAFRD and its contribution to cohesion, in particular in rural areas; strongly condemns, therefore, the Commission proposal to separate EAFRD spending from cohesion policy, whereas a stronger link would have been necessary for more integrated and complementary funding and for simplification for beneficiaries;
Amendment 40 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Opposes the proposal from the Commission to introduce a transfer option from cohesion policy resources towards InvestEU despite the fact that the co- legislators have rejected a similar proposal from the Commission in the recent Omnibus procedure; continues to reject such a transfer option to InvestEU;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses, therefore, the need to foster greater convergence and inclusion; welcomes the fact that the Commission recognises there is a momentum to support the continuation of the recovery through both economic growth and social convergence and that it is moving away from its austerity path of the past;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the important role in the recovery process of cohesion policy as the main investment policy in Europe; considers, however, that its interaction with the European Semester should be improved to further increase the multiplier effect of cohesion spending and its contribution to sustainable and inclusive growthrevised in view of better protecting the Treaty- based objective of cohesion policy;
Amendment 45 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomNotes the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investments until 2020 to help boost investment; underlines the need for complementarities and synergies between those tools;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the role of the Structural Reform Support Programme (SRSP) in supporting tailor-made assistance in order to help Member States carry out their reforms; stresses, in this respect, the importance of continued structural reforms at all levels of government and the removal of red tape surrounding ongoing investments so as to help improve the business and investment environments.; recalls that resources from cohesion policy have been transferred to the SRSP without binding SRSP measures to the objectives and scope of action of cohesion policy;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Notes that the Commission, in its EMU package, proposes again to transfer cohesion policy resources towards measures linked to the European Semester when establishing a new reform delivery tool; is of the opinion that there is no clear demarcation line between the actions supported under the SRSP and those under the new tool; rejects the attempt from the Commission to deviate once again cohesion policy resources towards new instruments;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission communication of 16 January 2018 entitled ‘Monitoring framework for the circular economy’ (COM(2018)0029),
Amendment 24 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas China banned imports on scrap plastics and unsorted paper waste from 1 January 2018, and that ban will create recycling challenges for the Union, which will need to be dealt with at regional and local levels;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph –1 (new)
Paragraph –1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the efforts of the European Commission to support the circular economy through cohesion policy, notably via outreach activities to assist EU Member States and regions in the uptake of cohesion policy funds for the circular economy;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph –1 a (new)
Paragraph –1 a (new)
-1a. Welcomes the fact that the EIB has provided about EUR 2.4bn in co- financing for circular economy projects over the last five years; underlines that the lending needs are much bigger;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the analysis of the outcome of the negotiations concerning the Partnership Agreements and European Social Fund (‘ESF’) Operational Programmes for the current programming period showed that the ESF has been used to support actions for introducing greener models of labour organisation, and actions in the green sector;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Underlines the role played by the EU's research and innovation Framework Programme Horizon 2020 and by the LIFE programme 2014-2020 in funding innovative projects and in supporting waste reduction, recycling, reuse projects which are relevant to the circular economy;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognises the vital role of regions, cities and towns in promoting ownership of the energy transition and in pushing climate and energy-related targets from below; notes that regions and urban areas are most suitable for testing and implementing integrated energy solutions in direct connection to citizens; welcomes in that regard the Smart Cities Initiative;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Emphasises the fact that on average recycled materials only satisfy around 10% of the EU demand for materials; having regards to the new developments on global markets, especially recent China ban on scrap plastics and unsorted paper waste, recognises the new potential for regions and local communities to invest into recycling infrastructure, create new greens jobs and tackle the current challenges that EU is faced with;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights the existence and importance of an ex -ante conditionality on ESI Funds related to ‘promoting economically and environmentally sustainable investments in the waste sector’; regrets, however, the negligence of waste hierarchy and lack of sound environmental assessment of long-term outcomes in a substantial number of cases co-financed by ESI Funds;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on regions and local authorities to recognise the special characteristics of biowaste, and the importance of its separate collection and treatment from other waste streams, thus allowing high-quality organic recycling that creates new green jobs and creates new markets and income opportunities;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 67 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises the estimations that a shift to biological raw materials and biological processing methods could save up to 2.5 billion tons of CO2 equivalents per year by 2030, thus increasing markets for bio-based raw materials and new consumer products several-fold; underlines the utmost importance of sustainable management of natural resources and preservation of biodiversity while transforming them into bio-based products, materials and fuels;
Amendment 79 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Underlines the necessity of better recognition of green jobs in Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes, thus allowing better funding opportunities under ESI Funds; recognizes the direct effect that green jobs have on resilience and competitiveness of national, regional and local economies, while at the same time helping to improve energy and raw materials efficiency, limit greenhouse gas emissions, minimize waste and pollution, protect and restore ecosystems, and support adaptation to the effects of climate change;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls on Member States, regions and local authorities to encourage the establishment of and support for re-use and repair networks, in particular those operating as social economy enterprises, and by facilitating the access of such networks to waste collection points, and by promoting the use of ESI Funds, economic instruments, procurement criteria, quantitative objectives or other measures;
Amendment 87 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that the future planning of ESI Funds should be better integrated with the national energy and climate plans for 2030, while using common indicators to the ones contained in the Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union when possible;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on Member States to seize the opportunity to further integrate circular economy into their current operational programmes during the period of revision; believes that European Commission should facilitate this process while providing assistance to Member States in analysis of the current state of play and possible areas where circular economy and its principles could be applied and added;
Amendment 92 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the role of the ETC and macro-regional strategies in addressing challenges related to the implementation of a circular economy should be further enhanced; calls on Member States to foster cross-border cooperation, in particular through European Territorial Cooperation (ETC), to implement circular economy projects;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Underlines that local and regional authorities, as tier of governance closest to the citizens and local challenges have better insight into local challenges and opportunities and therefore calls for Member States to ensure adequate functional and financial autonomy of their respective LRAs, including right to prepare and implement own development strategies;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the importance of Green Public Procurement as a driver of the circular economy, with a potential market of an estimated EUR 1.8 trillion annually delivering public works, goods and services13 ; points out that cohesion policy programmes such as the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the INTERREG would be appropriate instruments to launch GPP-related calls; _________________ 13 ‘Buying green! - A handbook on green public procurement’, 3rd Edition, European Commission, 2016.
Amendment 105 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need for an energy regulatory framework that encourages citizens and energy communities to participate in the energy transition through the right to self-produce and consume, as well as through continued support schemes, guaranteed priority grid access and priority dispatch for renewable energy;
Amendment 110 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Encourages the Commission to promote the use of Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) and Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) to help local stakeholders combine funding streams and plan local initiatives targeted at circular economy;
Amendment 112 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Notes that 80% of marine litter is from land-based sources; thus emphasizes the importance of tackling of land and marine littering through local and regional action that has both environmental and human-health benefits; calls on Member States, regions and local authorities to focus their efforts in prevention of land litter generation;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2211(INI)
18c. Recognises the great potential of local action to tackle the food waste problem effectively; Calls on better cooperation of national, regional and local authorities in creation systems and platforms that connect different actors from food production, transportation, retail, consumer, waste sector and other concerned stakeholders, thus achieving greater synergies to create efficient solutions;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the need to improve synergies between all ESI Funds and ESI Funds and other EU programmes and instruments, including Horizon 2020, LIFE programme and EFSI in addressing the transition to a more circular economy;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to design, in the future cohesion policy framework, a new ex ante conditionality provision related to the achievement of a circular economy, for instance through the development of circular economy strategies; furthermore stresses the importance of having a circular economy as a specific thematic objective in the post-2020 cohesion policy framework;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to design, in the future cohesion policy framework, a new ex -ante conditionality provision related to the achievement of a circular economy, for instance through the development of circular economy strategies;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Horizon 2020 Programme devotes even greater attention and funding to innovation and research projects in the area of the circular economy;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the importance of stepping up cohesion policy support for sustainable urban development, and calls for a more prominent role to be given to circular economy-related objectives in this context; calls for innovative urban actions in this field to be continued and calls on the Commission to make maximum use of lessons learnt in the 2014-2020 period when preparing proposals for the future; calls for a flexible, tailor-made approach in the implementation of Urban Agenda, providing incentives and guidance to fully seize potentials of the cities in implementing circular economy;
Amendment 128 #
2017/2211(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to make the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform a place to exchange best practices to make the best possible use of cohesion policy resources for the transition to a circular economy;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Member States, in cooperation with their national, regional and local authorities, to keep up the fight against fraud and to remain ambitious in avoiding irregularities, preventing and detecting fraud and further reducing the error rates; considers that capacity building towards this end should be continued, also in cooperation with Transparency International and the implementation of Integrity Pacts;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2136(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges the Commission to review, under the EU Budget Focused on Results initiative, the effectiveness of indicators used, and to improve the overall performance measurement system when reconsidering the delivery mechanism post-2020; calls on the Commission to further strengthen the programme focus on performanceresults and simplified implementation.
Amendment 11 #
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 sustainable growth, and is one of the most important and comprehensive policies for strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion; welcomes the measures introduced in the current programming period to better align cohesion policy with the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that EU cohesion policy is the best tool for contributing to both competitiveness and solidarity throughout the EU regions, and it is therefore essential to continue it beyond 2020, in order to combat the disparities that have increased following the crisis; underlines that the long-term and integrated approach to cohesion policy should be maintained in the future;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that the timing of the European Semester and of the programming and implementation of ESI Funds is different as they do not have the same objective; warns that a shorter and more cyclical approach to cohesion policy would undermine its objective of overcoming long-standing disparities and structural challenges in EU regions;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need to close the gap between the EU and its citizens; emphasises that cohesion policy is a unique tool to make Europe deliver on the ground, by combining main EU objectives with territorial needs and realities through a place-based approach; 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; insists that cohesion policy has an important economic and social impact, as well as constituting an important contribution to European integration;
Amendment 42 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Opposes macroeconomic conditionalities as they counteract economic and social recovery efforts, and have a negative impact on the local authorities, citizens and SMEs which are the main beneficiaries of cohesion policy, on the basis of economic policies led by their central government; is concerned by the negative impact such arbitrary measures could have on public opinion on the EU;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Underlines that a substantial number of Country-Specific Recommendations cannot be fully implemented without an active role for the local and regional authorities; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to design a process for the proper involvement of local and regional authorities in the European Semester;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is convinced that the urban dimension of cohesion policy can play an important role in supporting growth,sustainable growth, quality jobs and innovation, not only in major urban areas, but also in all regions with special geographical characteristics; emphasises the role of cities and municipalities in investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation; calls for more ambitious earmarking of funding for integrated sustainable urban development in the future;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need for 'greening' the European Semester to better integrate environmental sustainability into the wider cycle of economic governance;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that boosting sustainable growth and quality employment requires strengthening support for education, social inclusion and for research and innovation projects, especially new initiatives involving talented young people and start- ups, as well as simplifying access to, and the conditions for obtaining, the necessary resources;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is concerned by the serious repercussions caused by high unemployment levels in various Member States, especially in the case of young people and older people; believes, in this regard, that the European Youth Initiative helps Member States to integrate young people into the labour market; requests, therefore, that this initiative be maintained and its budget substantively increased in the next financial programming period, as it is an essential tool not only for promoting economic growth, but also for reinforcing social cohesion;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Asks for the social scoreboard for the European Pillar of Social Rights to be fully integrated into the European Semester;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Reminds that reducing inequality, promoting inclusion and fighting against poverty is the key driver of cohesion; believes that the ESF share of ESI Funds must be increased to reach 30% of cohesion funding in each Member States, and that its earmarking for poverty and social inclusion should be maintained at least as long as inequalities are not decreasing in the EU;
Amendment 71 #
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 climate change, the integration of migrants, education, employment, housing, environmental degradation and combating discrimination;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that different sources of financing must be coordinated by strengthening and creating new synergies for a better use of money throughout all existing instruments, such as the European Fund for Strategic Investments and Horizon 2020Horizon 2020, CEF, Erasmus+ and Life+; reiterates that grants should remain the main source of cohesion funding; underlines that the European Fund for Strategic Investments and ESI Funds might in some cases complement each other, but that the EFSI should by no means undermine the strategic coherence, territorial concentration and long-term perspective of cohesion policy; calls therefore for clear delimitations between the EFSI and ESI Funds;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2114(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is convinced that cohesion policy should become more flexible, use more efficient tools, reduce gold plating, be result-oriented, and become simpler and more efficient in order to ensure effective use of money and better results in the forthcoming post-2020 period; emphasises that the horizontal principles of multi-level governance, a place-based approach, the partnership principle, climate and gender mainstreaming, a performance framework and thematic concentration have demonstrated their importance to better targeting ESI Funds spending and should be therefore maintained and further improved in the future.
Amendment 7 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is concerned that the increasing role of the EIB and financial instruments in cohesion policy might undermine its performance-based and result-oriented approach since, as a bank, the role of the EIB is primarily to absorb funds, leverage additional investments and ensure adequate return-on-investment;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the EIB to present an additional special chapter in its annual report dedicated to EIB activities aimed at the implementation of cohesion policy by Member States, and to include detailed information on the use of loans in cohesion policy projects and programmes and their effective contribution to cohesion policy objectives, including the EU2020 Strategy and horizontal principles of gender equality, sustainable development and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that the EIB, as an institution through which the EU finances projects aimed at fulfilling EU policies, should contribute to economic, social and territorial cohesion; notices however that, according to the geographical breakdown of lending by country in which projects are located, five Member States received 54.11 % of the total loans granted in 2016; urges the EIB and the Commission to examine the reasons of this uneven distribution as well as its effects on achieving cohesion policy objectives, and to report back to the European Parliament with their results before mid-2018;
Amendment 36 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights that the EIB’s role in cohesion policy is increasing, especially due to the increased use of financial instruments; considers that this requires stronger involvement of the European Parliament, especially its Committee for Regional Development, in scrutinising the EIB's activities; emphasises that the level of use of financial instruments is still very low and that Member States point to the complexity of the procedures as one of the reasons for that; welcomes in that regard the set-up of the fi-compass platform as a one-stop shop for advisory services on financial instruments under cohesion policy;
Amendment 43 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that the use of financial instruments should remain at the discretion of managing authorities; opposes therefore any binding target for the use of financial instruments in the future cohesion policy as the need for and form of financial instruments largely depends on the sector and the market to be financed;
Amendment 44 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that, as the European Union's bank, the EIB should step up its efforts to ensure that financial intermediaries it engages with do not make use of or engage in tax avoidance structures, in particular aggressive tax planning schemes or practices not complying with tax good governance criteria as set out in EU legislation including Commission recommendations and communications; the EIB should also make sure that financial intermediaries are not involved in corruption, money laundering, organised crime or terrorism;
Amendment 47 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Recalls that ESI Funds and the EFSI are of a complementary nature, since the first ones aim at reducing economic, social and territorial inequalities while the latter one has been designed to overcome the current investment gap in the EU;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Is concerned by the proposal to facilitate the combination of ESI Funds with the EFSI by way of derogating to applicable requirements for financial instruments under the current Common Provisions Regulation; opposes the idea to allow ESI Funds to take a subordinated position to the EFSI;
Amendment 61 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Asks the EIB to adopt the OECD Rio climate markers used for tracking and monitoring climate expenditures from the ESI Funds in order to better take into the EIB activities related to cohesion policy in the assessment of the role of ESI Funds in tackling climate change;
Amendment 69 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the lack of data available on the role of the EIB at each stage of the implementation cycle of cohesion policy and the limited understanding of the ways in which EIB lending activities contribute to cohesion policy, including the real added value of its activities compared to more traditional forms of support such as grants.
Amendment 72 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Regrets that despite the EU's pledge to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies by 2020 as part of the EU2020 Strategy, the EIB alone has provided for 5.3 billion euros for fossil fuel projects in twelve Member States over the 2014-2016 period; believes that the EIB should take ambitious measures, in the context of the review of its energy policy foreseen for 2018, to phase-out fossil fuel projects and prioritise energy efficiency projects within its portfolio;
Amendment 75 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Welcomes the commitment of the EIB to support the implementation of the Paris Agreement, including by increasing its climate action lending activities above its 25% target; regrets however that those investments are almost exclusively concentrated in more developed regions; calls on the EIB to double its efforts so that transition and less developed regions can also benefit from the potentials of renewable energy, energy efficiency and circular economy in terms of job creation and sustainable development;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the need to prioritise public support towards the potential of C-ITS to enhance collective modes of transport and ride-sharing;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls for the Commission to come forward with proposals to ensure that information on pollutant emissions available through sensors installed in vehicles are collected and made available to competent authorities;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the potential of C-ITS to advance the integration of autonomous vehicles, with the aim to overcome the “last mile” problem i.e. distance from the transportation hub to the final destination;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Reiterates the key role of new technologies in meeting climate targets;welcomes the use of C-ITS as a way to improve traffic efficiency, lower fuel consumption and optimize the use of urban infrastructure;
Amendment 27 #
2017/2067(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Welcomes the opportunities of C- ITS to improve enforcement of road safety and traffic rules;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of cohesion policy as one of the main investment instruments of the Union budget to helppursue its Treaty-based objective of reduceing economic, social and territorial disparities within and between European regions; stresses its role in creating growth and jobs across the Union and in achieving the Europe 2020 objectives, including its climate and energy targets and social objectives;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Council Conclusions of 21 March 2017 on the European Court of Auditors' special report No 31 from 26 October 2016 which warned of the serious risk of falling short of the objective to spend at least 20% of the Union Budget on climate action;calls therefore on the Commission and the Member States to step up their efforts in that respect in the final years of the current Multiannual Financial Framework;stresses the important contribution of cohesion policy spending in this end;emphasises, however, that this target should be increased in the future in order to achieve the objectives deriving from the Paris Agreement adopted under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) and signed by the Union and all its Member States;
Amendment 21 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for greater synergies of European Structural and Investment Funds programmes with European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and other financial instruments to leverage additional financing, as well as for greater complementarities with the other Union programmes; in that context supports the EFSI extension until 2020the other Union programmes; believes that grants should remain the basis of the financing of cohesion policy; points out that financial instruments can play a complementary role to grants, but they should be used only when their added value has been carefully demonstrated, based on ex-ante assessments analysing not only on their leverage effect but also on their contribution to policy principles and objectives;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that the draft 2018 budget incorporates the elements of the mid-term revision package, which will allow greater flexibility; calls on the Commission to continue to focus the Union budget implementation on the results, supports all steps undertaken towards a performance-based approach; points out that the 2018 budget should be implemented in line with the increased potential of the proposed simplification and flexibility within the “Omnibus package”.regrets, however, that the mid-term revision package did not take full account of the Parliament's resolution of 6 July 2016, especially its call to increase the current MFF ceilings; calls on the Commission to continue to focus the Union budget implementation on the results, supports all steps undertaken towards a performance-based approach;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2040(INI)
1a. Welcomes the potential for macro- regional strategies to foster coordinated action, deepen dialogue between different actors and to improve effectiveness of Union financial instruments in the areas of environmental and biodiversity protection, climate mitigation and adaptation;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas macro-regional strategies (MRS) are significant, as they are able to mobilise institutional actors, private sector and civil society towards EU policy goals;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges all macro regional strategies to assess the potential benefits of collective action in reduction of greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions, biodiversity and environmental protection and ecosystem based climate change adaptation strategies;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Urges all macro regional strategies to implement circular economy with the aim to achieve higher levels of environmental protection, health protection and non-toxic material cycles;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2040(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Encourages all macro regional strategies to apply green public procurement in order to boost eco- innovation, development of new business models and use of secondary raw material;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. The relevance of the MRS has been underlined by the globalisation process, which has rendered individual countries interdependent and necessitates solutions to the cross-border problems involved with special regard to climate change effects;
Amendment 29 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is of the opinion that multi-level governance should be embedded in all macro-regional strategy from its inception; encourages the Member States and regions involved to develop appropriate governance structures and working arrangement to facilitate cooperation including joint planning, alignment of funding opportunities and bottom-up approach;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages improved coordination and better partnerships between the different actors and policies at national and, regional and local level in order to facilitate the implementation of the MRS;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Specially stresses the importance of aligning the MRS objectives with the Paris Agreement in order to strengthen the ability of the Member States to adapt with the climate change impacts;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the importance of aligning the MRS with the Europe 2020 strategy objectives, Energy Union priorities, Circular Economy Package and other EU level flagship initiatives;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the experience of the Baltic Sea region which shows that long- term strategic thinking must remain the basis for macro-regional cooperation;
Amendment 66 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses the utmost importance of nature and biodiversity preservation of the Danube River, with special attention to the protected areas endangered by increasing number of unsustainable connectivity projects
Amendment 87 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Points out that the climate change had a serious effect on the region, thus cooperation in the field of renewable energy sector and environment protection needs to be strengthened with the EUSAIR providing a solid platform;
Amendment 89 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Highlights the issue of marine litter in the Adriatic and Ionian Sea as an obstacle for achieving the blue growth and developing sustainable and green tourism sectors in the region that can play a crucial role in creating jobs and boosting the local economy;
Amendment 90 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Recommends close cooperation and coordination of the inland, the coastal area and the islands to achieve synergies between clean energy projects and healthy food production
Amendment 107 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that MRS bear fruit if they are rooted in a long-term political perspective and organised in such a way that all stakeholders including public institutions, academia, private sector and civil society, are effectively represented from the outset;
Amendment 116 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Encourages Member States to strongly embed the MRS objectives in their operational programmes; encourages stronger cross-border cooperation to attain accumulation of projects through smart synergies, thus better contributing to achieving the Strategy's goals and attracting private investments;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Believes that the simplification of the funds and structures behind the macro-regional strategies would increase their effectiveness;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes that the participating countries make clear commitments in terms of funding from the outset; encourages all macro regional strategies to apply green public procurement in order to boost eco- innovation, development of new business models and use of secondary raw material;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Points out the importance that beside the local, regional and national authority representatives, the MRS governing boards should also include private sector and civil society representatives in order to improve their effectiveness, while assuring gender balance;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Urges all macro regional strategies to implement circular economy with the aim to achieve highest levels of environmental protection, health protection and non-toxic material cycles.
Amendment 141 #
2017/2040(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Calls for a greater climate related spending with respect to the Paris Agreement objectives and reiterates commitment of the EU to the implementation of the SDGs
Amendment 31 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The monitoring of the progress towards the goals set by the Europe 2020 strategy at Member State and Union level requires harmoniszed statistics for the Union economy regarding climate change and resource efficiency, research and development, innovation, the information society covering both market and non- market activities and on the business landscape as a whole, in particular on business demography and employment related to market activities. Such information allows decision makers to take informed policy decisions in order to develop an economy based on knowledge and innovation, to improve access to the single market for small and medium sized enterprises, develop entrepreneurship and improve sustainability and competitiveness.
Amendment 35 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Statistics on the circular economy, the sustainable development goals, innovation, research and development activities are needed for the development and monitoring of policies that aim to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability performance of Member States and increase their medium and long term potential for smart growth and employment. An expanding digital economy and the increased use of information and communication technologies are also among the important drivers of competitiveness and growth in the Union, and statistical data are needed to support the related strategies and policies.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) Statistical data and information are needed for the Union to monitor progress on sustainable corporate management both in the EU and in international supply chains. The EU directive 2014/95 requires large companies to disclose certain information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental challenges; sectoral aggregate information should be made available to the Union. In addition businesses implement international standards and guidelines for of due diligence and data on the performance of the various businesses sectors in this area are needed.
Amendment 38 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 b (new)
Recital 24 b (new)
(24b) The circular economy is estimated to be a €3.8 trillion opportunity for the global market 1a, creating remarkable opportunities for Europe’s industry and SMEs; to support the Union’s policy action on the circular economy there is a need for Union harmonised statistics and indicators on the performance of enterprises and Member States in this area. __________________ 1aStudy by Accenture: Waste to Wealth - 2016.
Amendment 42 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(oa) ‘performance’ means any relevant assessment indicators of economic, social and environmental dimensions related to the functioning and outputs of the undertakings;
Amendment 46 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) administrative records, including information from tax and customs authorities such as annual financial statements;
Amendment 48 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Amendment 56 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) Due diligence
Amendment 57 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(ma) Financial and fiscal information;
Amendment 58 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m b (new)
(mb) Environment and climate
Amendment 59 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m c (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m c (new)
(mc) Capital costs
Amendment 60 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m d (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point m d (new)
(md) Circular economy
Amendment 63 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 for the purpose of amending the detailed topics specified in Annex I and for the purpose of specifying subjects and characteristics covered by the detailed topics of Innovation and ICT usage and e-commerce and, the circular economy, Global value chains.
Amendment 65 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 105 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Topics Detailed topics Labour inputs Employment Hours worked Labour costsRatio between the management wage and the wage of the bottom 10% of workers Hours worked Labour costs Investment in lifelong learning
Amendment 109 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Environment and CO2 allowances received / sold climate Environmental taxes Material flow accounts Climate-related risks
Amendment 110 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Annex I – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Topics Detailed topics Capital costs Net profit attributable to shareholders Earning per share Return on equity
Amendment 112 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 5
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 5
Amendment 116 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 8 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 2. Country level business statistics – line 8 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Circular Economy - Consumption of virgin raw materials - Consumption of virgin critical raw materials - Uptake of recycled materials in products - Uptake of reused or remanufactured products - Use of renewable energy for production, delivery, use and destination after use
Amendment 117 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 3. Regional business statistics – line 1
Annex I – Subject area 3. Regional business statistics – line 1
Topics Detailed topics Business population Population by region Business demographic events by region (births, deaths, survivals) Employment linked to businesses acting as providers or subcontractors of large undertakings
Amendment 120 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 2 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 2 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Due diligence Number of enterprises by sector implementing due diligence standards according to relevant international guidelines such as OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises and other specific sector specific voluntary standards;
Amendment 121 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Annex I – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Topics Detailed topics Tax information The amount of the net turnover, which includes the turnover made with related parties; The amount of profit or loss before income tax; The amount of income tax accrued (current year) which is the current tax expense recognised on taxable profits or losses of the financial year by undertakings and branches resident for tax purposes in the relevant tax jurisdiction; The amount of income tax paid which is the amount of income tax paid during the relevant financial year by undertakings and branches resident for tax purposes in the relevant tax jurisdiction; The amount of accumulated earnings.
Amendment 122 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 2
Topics Periodicity Labour inputs Quarterly; annually for wage ratio and investments in lifelong learning;
Amendment 126 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Environment and Annually climate
Amendment 127 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Annex II – Subject area 1. Short term business statistics – line 5 b (new)
Topics Periodicity Capital cost Quarterly
Amendment 131 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 8 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 2. Country level business statistic – line 8 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Circular economy Annually
Amendment 132 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 3 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 3 a (new)
Topics Periodicity Due diligence Annually
Amendment 133 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Annex II – Subject area 4. Statistics on international activities – line 7 a (new)
Amendment 11 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Bio-based Industries Consortium Aisbl (‘BIC’), which is a member of the BBI Joint Undertaking other than the Union, continues to be ready to support the operational costs of the BBI Joint Undertaking for the amount set out in Article 12(4) of the Statutes. It has however proposed an alternative mode of financing through financial contributions made by its constituent entities at the indirect actions’ level.
Amendment 12 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The objective of the BBI Initiative to carry out activities through collaboration of stakeholders along the entire bio-based value chains, including SMEs, research and technology centres and universities can be achieved only by enablingif BIC and its constituent entities to deliver the financial contribution not only as payments to the BBI Joint Undertaking but also asoperational programme in 2014, as they have committed to doing. This should not preclude BIC from making additional financial contributions to indirect actions funded by the BBI Joint Undertaking at project level.
Amendment 14 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is therefore necessary to amend the Statutes in order to enable BIC and its constituent entities to deliver the financial contribution for the full amount set out in Article 12(4) of the Statutes, allowing thoseto make additional financial contributions to be made not only as payments to the BBI Joint Undertaking but also as financial contributions to indirect actions funded by the BBI Joint Undertaking and to be reported them to the BBI Joint Undertaking,
Amendment 17 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 (new)
Article –1 (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Recital 11
Recital 11
Article -1 (new) Recital 11 is replaced by the following “ (11) Bio-based industries and their value chains are facing complex and substantial technology and innovation challenges. As a nascent sector, bio-based industries have to overcome the dispersion of technical competences and the limited publically available data on real resource availability in order to build sustainable and competitive value chains. In order to tackle these challenges, critical mass has to be achieved in a focused and coherent way at European level in terms of scale of activity, excellence, and potential for innovation. In particular, these industries need to ensure a sustainable management of the bio- feedstock and focus on the development of bio-products based essentially on the use of bio-wastes and residues, to contribute to fulfil the aims of the circular economy; to enable this, the guiding principle of a biomass hierarchy should be integrated and ‘cascade utilization’ of biomass should be supported: first directed to high-value applications such as biochemicals and biomaterials then lower value applications (biofuels, bioenergy). “ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504012500697&from=EN)
Amendment 18 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 a (new)
Article –1 a (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 19 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 b (new)
Article –1 b (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Recital 13
Recital 13
Article -1 b (new) Recital 13 is replaced by the following text: “ (13) The BBI Initiative should be a public- private partnership aiming at increasing investment in the development of a sustainable bio-based industry sectorsolutions in Europe. It should provide environmental and socioeconomic benefits for European citizens, increase the competitiveness of Europe and contribute to establishing Europe as a key player in research, demonstration and the deployment of advanced sustainable bio-based products and biofuels. . “ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504097287595&from=EN)
Amendment 20 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 c (new)
Article –1 c (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Recital 14
Recital 14
Article -1 c (new) Recital 14 is replaced by the following text: “ (14) The objective of the BBI Initiative is to implement a programme of research and innovation activities in Europe that will assess the availability of bio-waste, including from agriculture and forestry, and renewable biological resources that can be used for the production of bio-based materials, and on that basis support the establishment of sustainable bio-based value chains that ensure a sustainable management of bio-feedstock and preservation of resources according to the principles of the circular economy. Those activities should be carried out through collaboration between stakeholders along the entire bio- based value chains, including primary production and processing industries, consumer brandsincluding non-conventional agriculture sector, SMEs, research and technology centres and universities. content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504097287595&from=EN) and civil society organisations. “ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 21 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 d (new)
Article –1 d (new)
Article -1 d (new) “ (b) to contribute to the objectives of the BBIiobased Industries Joint Technology Initiative of a more resource esufficient and sustainable low-carbon economy and increasing economic growthenvironmental friendly sustainable renewable-based economy and to contribute to economic development and employment, in particularly in rural areas, by developing sustainable, and competitive bio-based industries in Europe based on advanced biorefine-industries that source their biomass sustainably, and in particular to: and on the guiding principle of a biomass hierarchy supporting a ‘cascade utilization’ of biomass; and in particular to: “ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504097287595&from=EN)
Amendment 22 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 e (new)
Article –1 e (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point ba (new)
Annex – Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point ba (new)
Article -1 e (ba) four representatives of the Scientific Committee, of which at least one from a civil society organisation;
Amendment 23 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article –1 f (new)
Article –1 f (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Annex 1 – Article 10 – paragraph 1
Annex 1 – Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article -1 f (new) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following “ 1. The Scientific Committee shall consist of no more than fifteen members. It shall elect a chairperson from among its members. content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504097287595&from=EN) and four representatives to the Governing Board, of which at least one shall be from a civil society organisation.. “ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 24 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Council Regulation (EU) No 560/2014
Annex – Article 12 – paragraph 4
Annex – Article 12 – paragraph 4
These financial contributions shall be made as payments to the BBI Joint Undertaking or as financial contributionperational programme. Additional financial contributions shall be possible as payments to indirect actions funded by the BBI Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 25 #
2017/0024(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Council Regulation (EU) 560/2014
Annex 1 – Article 10 – paragraph 2
Annex 1 – Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 1 a (new) Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following text: “ 2. The members shall reflect a balanced representation of worldwide recognised experts from academia, industry, SMEs, non-governmentalresearch organisations, SMEs, civil society organisations and regulatory bodies. Collectively, the Scientific Committee members shall have the necessary scientific competencies and expertise covering the technical domain needed to make science- based recommendations to the BBI Joint Undertaking. content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014R0560&qid=1504097287595&from=EN)“ Or. en (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-
Amendment 33 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Calls on Member States to take appropriate measures to combat planned obsolescence and to increase consumer empowerment through improved product information;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. In order to ensure the development of non-toxic material cycles calls on Commission and Member States to increase their efforts to substitute substances of very high concern and to restrict substances that pose unacceptable risks to human health or the environment;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Recalls that the availability of standardised and modular components, disassembly planning, long-duration product design and efficient production processes have an important role to play in implementing successful circular economy;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Calls on Commission to assess the possibility of establishing minimum recycled material content in new products;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on Commission to broaden the scope of ecodesign legislation in order to cover all main product groups, including non-energy related product groups, and gradually to include relevant resource-efficiency features in the mandatory requirements for product design and to adapt ecolabelling provisions;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to propose appropriate measures on the availability of spare parts so as to ensure the reparability of products during their lifetime;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Recognises the importance of collaborative economy and sharing economy platforms as new sustainable business models promoting more efficient use of products and their longer lifespan;
Amendment 78 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to consider reviewing the Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) to include an obligation for manufacturers to design products in a way that makes battery replacement possibleensure that the requirements for the removal of batteries and accumulators of the Batteries Directive (2006/66/EC) are fully applied and enforced by Member States and to encourage business models developing the reuse of the batteries;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on Commission and Member States to devote resources for education, and information campaigns, to promote sustainable consumption and production models, and highlights the benefits of moving to a resource-efficient circular economy;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Urges the Commission to promote the use of resource-efficiency indicators through international conventions in order to allow comparability between industries and economies and to ensure a level playing field;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Urges the Member States to carry out effective market surveillance to ensure that both European and imported products comply with the requirements as regards product policy and ecodesign;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to adopt economic incentives for product repair services to facilitate the extension of product lifetimes., and for producers to develop smart business models and to take into account the waste hierarchy when designing their products through the stimulation of durability, recyclability, reusability and reparability;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2272(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Encourages Member States to implement green public procurement as a policy tool in order to accelerate shift towards circular economy;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
– having regard to the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 61/295 by the General Assembly on 13 December 2007,
Amendment 7 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that common challenges to the Arctic region, in particular the Arctic's fragile environment and the impacts of climate change, can only be tackled in cooperation between all levels of governance from local to international and by involving all relevant stakeholders including from civil society;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Recalls the responsibility taken by the Union in stepping-up efforts to combat climate change; considers therefore that the EU part of the Arctic region should contribute to sustainable development and mitigation of climate change in particular; stresses that ESI Funds should be used in this respect;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the vital role the European Structural and Investment Funds have in developing the European Arctic and creating growth and jobsustainable growth and quality jobs targeted towards future- oriented sectors, and the need for responsible and respectful development of the Arctic's natural resources; draws attention to the permanent handicaps that need to be offset (Article 174 TFEU);
Amendment 21 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that cooperating closely with the regions and sub-regions in the European Arctic is essential when building the EU-Arctic policy and EU funding for the area, as the regions and local communities have strong expertise in the key topics, and their views and opinions should be heard and taken into account;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Arctic should be seen as a place of research, ecotourism, sustainable industry, green technology and know-how, as well as a site of many companies – especially SMEs – which thrive on innovative business models and innovative technologies; Stresses the importance of protecting the cultural and fragile ecosystem for the inhabitants of the Arctic when investing in their socio- economic development;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas China, Japan, India and other countries show a growing interest in the Arctic region confirming the increasing global geopolitical interest in the Arctic;
Amendment 105 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas science-informed decision- making is key to safeguarding the fragile ecosystems of the Arctic, to reducing risks and, to enabling adaptation of local communities and to promoting sustainable development; whereas the EU is the world’'s leading funder of Arctic research and promotes free exchange of its results;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
Ma. whereas reconciling prospective economic opportunities and interests with socio-cultural, ecological and environmental challenges through sustainable development remains a top priority, reflected also in the national Arctic strategies of the Arctic states;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of UNCLOS in providing a complementary multilateral legal framework for settling intra-Arctic sovereignty issues; notes that only very few unresolved issues of jurisdiction exist in the Arctic; considers respect for international law in the Arctic essential; points out that the waters around the North Pole are mostly international waters; advocates a strong role for the EU in promoting effective multilateral arrangements and a global rules-based order through the strengthening and consistent implementation of relevant international, regional and bilateral agreements, frameworks and arrangements; underlines that the EU should have a strong role in reaching an agreement to maintain the Arctic, which is not under any country’'s jurisdiction, as an area of common heritage to be used exclusively for peaceful and scientific purposes; notes that this does not concern navigation and traditional livelihoods;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In this context, calls on the Commission and the Member States to pursue the opening of international negotiations designed to lead to the adoption of an international treaty for the protection of the Arctic, having as its inspiration the Madrid Treaty of 1993 concerning the Antarctic but respecting the fundamental difference represented by the populated nature of the Arctic and the consequent rights and needs of the peoples and nations of the Arctic region;
Amendment 140 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Takes the view that while there are obvious differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic there are also obvious similarities; stresses that the Antarctic treaty successfully creates a framework for peaceful cooperation and research without getting caught up in territorial disputes; points out that the same aims of peaceful research and cooperation are broad enough and the situation similar enough to be considered very relevant also in the Arctic contest;
Amendment 141 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls for a moratorium for any offshore hydrocarbon or mineral exploration and extraction operations in the Arctic, including the practice of sonar and seismic blasting, due to the vulnerability of its unique environment; highlights that a moratorium on the industrial exploitation of the Arctic maritime region would be the most effective means of protecting natural resources, while safeguarding peace and stability of the region as well as preventing further climate change, until a legally binding internationally-negotiated agreement is in force; stresses that any agreement or moratorium must be discussed with the people of the region with regard, in particular, with the indigenous peoples and the local communities;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
Paragraph 6 – indent 1
– All potential environmental, socio- economic and cultural impacts both during and after the project, including cumulative effects of current and future projects and including sonar testing and seismic blasting,
Amendment 213 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Insists that before any new commercial fisheries are opened in the Arctic region reliable and precautionary scientific stock assessments must be conducted in order to determine the levels of fishing that will conserve the targeted fish stocks and not lead to depletion of other species or to serious damage to the marine environment; stresses that any fishing on the high seas must be regulated by a regional fisheries management organisation that respects scientific advice and has a robust control and surveillance programme to ensure compliance with management measures; points out that fishing within Exclusive Economic Zones must meet the same standards; calls for a moratorium on industrial-scale fishing, including bottom trawling, in the previously un-fished waters of the Arctic;
Amendment 247 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Draws attention to the fact that energy security is closely related to climate change; considers that energy security must be improved by reducing the EU's dependence on fossil fuels; highlights the fact that the transformation of the Arctic represents one major effect of climate change on EU security; stresses the need to address this risk multiplier through a reinforced EU strategy for the Arctic, and through an enhanced policy of EU-generated renewable energies and energy efficiency that significantly reduces the Union's reliance on external sources and thereby improves its security position;
Amendment 248 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for the development of oiled wildlife response plans, in accordance with defined good practice, in all Arctic States, including an effective assessment of vulnerable species at risk as well as feasible prevention and response strategies to ensure their protection;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Expresses its deep concern at the increasing deployment of military capabilities in the Arctic that could potentially destabilise the region; urges the circumpolar states not to build up military outposts or scientific outposts that are protected by military forces;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for better and earlier involvement of indigenous people in the making of a citizen-centred Arctic policy; stresses the need to safeguard their rights, culture and language; stresses the need to adopt special measures to safeguard the culture and language and the land rights of indigenous peoples in the way defined in ILO Convention n.169;
Amendment 323 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses that maintaining developed and sustainable communities in the Arctic with a high quality of life is of the utmost importance, and that the EU can play a vital role in the matter; calls on the Commission and the Member States, in this respect, to intensify their work in the areas of eco-system-based management, multilateral cooperation, knowledge-based decision-making in close cooperation with local inhabitants and indigenous peoples;
Amendment 326 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Urges the EEAS and the Commission to step up the dialogue with the six associations of circumpolar indigenous peoples that are recognised as permanent participants in the Arctic Council; asks the Commission to explore the possibility of ensuring that their voices are taken into account in EU debates, providing funds for these associations;
Amendment 327 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Reiterates the right of the people of the Arctic to determine their own livelihoods and recognises their wish for sustainable development of the region; asks the Commission to better define EU programmes that could be used to support such long-term balanced sustainable development, and prepare measures with a view to making a more concrete contribution to fulfilling this desire;
Amendment 328 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Welcomes the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of the indigenous people and that of the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
Amendment 329 #
2016/2228(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Highlights that observer status in the Arctic Council is open to a variety of organisations other than nation states; calls upon the Commission to encourage regions which are particularly impacted upon by Arctic affairs, for example Northern Norway and Scotland, to play a full role in the development of the future of Arctic Policy;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European Court of Auditors, in a special report, comes to the conclusion that the EU currently does not effectively combats food waste, and recommends to the Commission to develop an action plan for the years ahead; to consider food waste in its future impact assessments and better align the different EU policies which can combat food waste; and to clarify the interpretation of legal provisions that can discourage donation of food, as well as to consider how to facilitate donation in other policy areas;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the Commission, after having invested a lot of resources, and having held a very successful public consultation in 2013, finally decided not to publish the communication entitled "Building a Sustainable European Food System", although it had already been finalized and agreed by three Commissioners (DG Environment, DG SANCO, and DG AGRI); whereas this communication contains many good approaches to address the problem of food waste;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 119 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines the responsibility of all actors in the supply chain, especially the responsibility of producers of packaging systems in preventing food waste, such as by preserving the quality, hygiene and safety of food during transport or storage, and by extending shelf-life; calls on the Commission to incentivise the design and development of adequate packaging solutions that will prevent food waste while also improving resource efficiency; however stresses that food waste reduction shall not entail an increase in packaging waste;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to come forward with a legally binding definition of food waste, defining food waste as "food intended for human consumption, either in edible or inedible status, removed from the production or supply chain to be discarded including at primary production, processing, manufacturing, transportation, storage, retail and consumer levels, with the exception of primary production losses1a "; _________________ 1aIn accordance with the definition voted in ENVI on 24.01.2017 within the waste framework directive.
Amendment 141 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls for a binding food waste reduction target ofequal to at least 50 % by 2030 and reiterates its call for a binding food waste reduction target of at least 30 % by 2025; urges Member States to establish food waste prevention programmes setting out food waste prevention measures to achieve those objectives;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. UIs concerned that the common methodology and indicators to measure food waste, announced for 20161a , have not yet been established; urges the Commission to swiftly do so, and to swiftly adopt a common methodology to measure food waste; _________________ 1aAnnex to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: „Closing the loop - An action plan for the Circular Economy" (2015).
Amendment 171 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for the establishment in EU legislation of a hierarchy for the management of unsold foodcomprehensive food waste hierarchy with a clear focus on source prevention;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Amendment 181 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Is convinced that mechanical biological mixed waste treatment with stabilised food waste should be spread only on non-agricultural lands - provided that the necessary contamination norms are respected;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Believes that disposal through landfill and incineration should not be considered as an option;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2223(INI)
7. Welcomes the recent creation of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste; is however convinced that this can only be a very first step to address the problem of food waste;
Amendment 234 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Urges the Council and the Commission to designate a European Year against Food Waste, as a key information and awareness-raising initiative for European citizens and to focus national governments' attention on this important topic, with a view to allocating sufficient funds to tackle the challenges of the near future;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Is concerned that "clarification of relevant EU legislation related to waste, food and feed in order to facilitate food donation and utilisation of former foodstuffs for animal feed", as announced for 20161a , has not yet been tackled; _________________ 1aAnnex to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the regions: „Closing the loop- An action plan for the Circular Economy (2015).
Amendment 299 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is hopeful that the landing obligation in the Common Fisheries Policy, currently being phased in, will lead to more selective fishing gears and practices and thereby to less fish being discarded at sea; notes, however, that the landing obligation does not apply to all fish and therefore further measures are needed;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Urges Member States to provide incentives for the prevention of food waste, such as setting up voluntary agreements, facilitating food donation or where appropriate, taking financial or fiscal measures;
Amendment 309 #
2016/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Is concerned about the level of waste in fish post capture, given its perishable nature and the often extreme voyages that the fish make for processing, frequently going from Europe to Asia and back to Europe for final sale;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls on the Commission, in the course of closure of programmes, to assess the efficiency of cohesion policy spending towards the end of the 2007- 2013 programming period in view of generating information on overprized, wasteful or meaningless projects that are implemented for the purpose of absorbing allocated resources, and to report its findings to the European Parliament;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the Commission through the HLG1 to pay specific attention to national eligibility rules in its audit of national management and control systems, helping Member States to simplify them; in this context, underlines the importance of applying the single audit principle; urges the Commission to clarify the notion of recoverable VAT by providing guidance; _________________ 1 High Level Group of Independent Experts on Monitoring Simplification for Beneficiaries of the European Structural and Investment Funds
Amendment 29 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses its concern that managing authorities presented a lower level of cost claims for reimbursement in 2015 than in 2014, which led to a fall in the level of unpaid cost claims from EUR 23,2 billion in 2014 to EUR 10,8 billion in 2015, of which EUR 2,8 billion had remained unpaid since the end of 2014; points out the risk that delays in the budgetary execution for 2014-2020 period will be greater than those for the previous period and lead to an accumulation of unpaid claims towards the end of the funding period; Urges the Commission to monitor the situation closely with Member States and adapt its payment plan accordingly;
Amendment 41 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Member States to fully comply with the ex-ante conditionality on public procurement which is an essential pre-requisite for prevention of fraudulent and non- fraudulent irregularities and to take swift action, when applicable, in order to fulfil all criteria for the sake of sound and lawful implementation of cohesion policy programmes and measures;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2151(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Considers inadequate the extension of the eligibility period of financial instruments which does not prevent Member States from the practise of parking cohesion policy resources instead of investing in the real economy; Calls on the Commission to monitor closely the execution of financial instruments governed by the 2014-2020 legislative framework and assess whether further adaptations are necessary in view of ensuring the contribution of financial instruments to Union objectives and priorities;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the significant contribution made by the European Structural and Investment Funds to the construction of an efficient and safe European transport network; Stresses the importance of synergies between the various funds and networks;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that co-funding transport infrastructure projects should be oriented towards reduction of climate change, accidents and minimising external costs;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of citizens' participation, transparency and sustainability of national general and master transport plans for the effective spending of funds;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need to use European Structural and Investment Funds to complement the gaps that exist between completed infrastructure projects, particularly in cross-border regions, including dismantled and abandoned cross-border regional rail connections (missing links);
Amendment 41 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Urges the Commission to publish annually lists of EU structural and investment co-funded transport infrastructure projects and corresponding amounts, as happens with the CEF co- funded transport projects;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that completion of the core TEN-T network is a European transport infrastructure policy priority and that structural and investment funds must correspond to the criteria of TEN-T and CEF as they are an important tool in the implementation of this project;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recalls that funds allocated to financing the 'Connecting Europe' facility were depleted in order to recapitalise the European Fund for Strategic Investments; expresses hope that these funds will be used to finance sustainable transport infrastructure projects;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2148(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for the broader inclusion of local and regional authorities in the processes of designing national general and master transport plans and allocating resources for infrastructure projects.
Amendment 13 #
2016/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the divergences in aims and focus between the Framework Programme and the ESI Funds; takes the view, however, that efforts must be made to maximise synergies at programme level and to further enhance synergy-type actions at the level of project implementation; encourages the Commission to further analyse territorial patterns of Horizon 2020 and ESI Funds spending in order to identify areas where synergies in funding allocation should be increased in particular;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes the view that RIS3 is a suitable vehicle for the reform of regional innovation ecosystems and that ESI Funds must be used for capacity buildingreducing regional disparities in innovation capacity and for innovation transfer, thus boosting cooperation between academia and private sector with special regards to SMEs;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that effective investments in R&I from the ESI Funds can only take place if Member States have their framework conditions in order; recalls, therefore, for a closer linkage between country-specific recommendations for structural reforms and investments in R&I importance of fulfilment of relevant ex-ante conditionalities in cohesion policy such as on smart specialization in order to ensure a high impact of ESI Funds on innovation;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that there is a need to include stronger incentives to use ESI funds for R&I investments where there are country-specific recommendations to that effect; therefore proposes the establishment of a performance reserve for Member States if they invest a substantial proportion of their revenue from the Structural Funds in R&Iweaknesses are identified; Calls on Member States to maintain high levels of ambition to reach the targets set and achieve the results foreseen for their R&I investment and to boost R&I activities in less-developed regions in particular;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the principle and the potential of the Seal of Excellence, but notes that it is insufficiently applied in practice; calls for ESI Funds to consider outcomes of Horizon 2020 project evaluation;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the aviation sector contributes significantly to climate change and measures to reduce GHG emissions are also necessary within this transport mode;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas in a technology-driven sector that requires both large investment and a developed infrastructurecoordination and cooperation between the different airports as well as with other more sustainable transport modes, the success of a strategy lies in its capacity to adopt a long-term vision with proper planned investment;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the aviation strategy must be considered within a sustainable intermodal transport policy framework, corresponding to minimising external costs, the EU White Paper on Transport as well as its targets on climate protection, and improving rights and interests of the users and the employed workers as well as safety and security;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Refers to the Eurovignette Directive that underlined that internalisation of external costs should be introduced for all transport modes and thus also for aviation; calls on the Commission to propose levies on flights, based on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, air pollution and noise criteria as well as taxation on kerosene and VAT on all European flight tickets;
Amendment 188 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that the benefits of the complementarity of all modes of transport should be unleashed to improve mobility and achieve a resilient transport network; points out that intermodality and a consequent modal shift towards more sustainable modes is the only way to assure the dynamic and sustainable development of a competitive EU aviation sector; underlines that intermodality allows a more efficient use of infrastructure, by expandimproving rairport catchment arealway connections between the different airports, which would also free up slots and contribute to creating a favourable climate and environment for trade, tourism and cargo operations;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that transport operators and service providers will engage in finding intermodal and multimodal solutions if, through a EU regulatory framework, clarification and legal certainty are provided as concerns passenger rights, liabilitya fast review of legislation towards better intermodal passenger rights, PRMs' accessibility and interests including but not limited to the barrier-free mobility, liability, cancellations, delays, security services information and open data;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the CO2 emissions genoutcome of the 39th Assembly of the Internated by the aviation sectorional Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), being a meager and long term deal; stresses the wide range of actions alreadytaken and to be taken to achieve carbon neutral growth from 2020, both by developing alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, and by abida reduction CO2 emissions as well as all relevant Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions generated by the aviation sector as defined in the targets of the EU as well as agreed withing to internationalhe Paris climate agreements; welcomes the Commission’'s intention to review EU measures to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation in light of the outcome of the 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)further develop alternative fuels and lighter aircraft, to improve cross-border Air Traffic Management (ATM) within the review of the Single European Sky (SES 2) better regulation; is of the opinion that, in view also of the Commission’s Circular Economy Package, further initiatives reducing emissions of operational activities from, to and within airports should be encouraged;
Amendment 268 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the Commission to propose efficient measures to reduce noise and ultra-fine particulates (UFP) emissions at airports near to densely populated areas and thereby improve quality of life and health for the citizens concerned as well as create fair competition between the EU airports;
Amendment 302 #
2016/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Insists that the aviation sector is contributing, directly and indirectly, to the creation of jobs; believes that maintaining decent working conditions and preventing unfair practices, such as social exploitation and low cost through direct and indirect subsidies, contribute to the sustainability of the aviation as well as the entire transport sector; acknowledges the necessity to bring clarity on the ‘home base’ criterion, and welcomes the Commission’s decision to have guidelines issued on the applicable labour law and competent courts;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. BelievUnderlines that COP21 has highlighted the key role of cities and regions in the energy transition and their contribution to climate change mitigation;
Amendment 5 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers, given the specific features of renewable energy sources and the need to apply them on every scale and to all sectors of activity and systems, from the smallest to the largest, that European regions, their cities, and their urban, peri-urban, and rural areas are the equally important nerve- centres of the transformation to clean low- carbon societies;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund ought to do much to meet the targets set by Directive 2009/28/ECUnderlines the importance of thematic concentration in Cohesion Policy which should contribute channelling investment towards low-carbon economy including renewable energies; Considers that the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund ought to do much to meet the targets set by Directive 2009/28/EC; Calls on the Member States to increase their efforts and make best use of the funding opportunities for this purpose;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Maintains that outermost, tropical, and island regions can set themselves the goal of self-sufficiency in energy and encourages them to set ambitious agendas in this field;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages European cities and regions to continue with the measures taken or devised to move towards clean transport; considers that investment in electrical charging point systems, conceived on a regional scale, should constitute a priority for all European regionscities and regions pursuing an aim to have 100% environment friendly urban mobility;
Amendment 46 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines the importance of consumers' awareness about the source of energy as well as about the energy mix of every supplier in the national grid, and calls for a regulatory framework that allows consumers to choose their energy supplier.
Amendment 47 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Underlines the importance of civic engagement in promoting renewable energy policies; Calls for reinforced support for partners and organisations from civil society, promoting exchanges of best practices and bottom-up planning of sustainable energy measures on the local and regional level.
Amendment 48 #
2016/2041(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Underlines the possibility for local business development and new employment opportunities in the cities and regions, offered by the extended use of energy from renewable sources, and calls for better involvement of local and regional authorities as well as of the private sector in the development of the renewable energy market.
Amendment 2 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises the key role of SMEs in generating growth and employment in EU regions; notes that in the current climate of fiscal constraint, cohesion policy is a vital source of support for SMEs;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the important role of SMEs in creating high-quality employment and their potential to boost future-oriented sectors of the economy including the Circular Economy, guided by the green public procurement as the appropriate tool to achieve these goals; Believes that opportunities for innovation should be recognized and promoted as sustainable job opportunities;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Encourages, given the high youth- unemployment rates, to boost entrepreneurial spirit in younger generations, and thus recalls the need to add entrepreneurship in school curricula as identified in the Small Business Act;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes initiatives designed to diversify sources of funding and reduce the cost of capital for SMEs; stresses the need to improve the way in which capital markets fund the real economy, by developing alternatives to bank loans, and to make EU funding more attractive to SMEs; considers that SMEs could become the backbone of our economy, if they were able to rely on the long-term support and competence of banks focused on sustainable investment;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that promotional banks and credit institutions should have a strong local and regional connection in order to stimulate credits for SMEs; Underlines that the Commission needs to strengthen this sector and encourage the creation of new promotional or cooperative banks;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls the need to increase efforts in order to fill the gender gap as identified in the Small Business Act and to encourage the participation of women in enterprises, start-ups and all other entrepreneurial activities, in particular when ESI Funds are involved;
Amendment 453 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
For the calculation of a Member State’s gross final consumption of energy from renewable energy sources, the contribution from biofuels and bioliquids, as well as from biomass fuels consumed in transport, if produced from food or feed crops, shall be no more than 7% of final consumption of energy in road and rail transport in that Member State. This limit shall be reduced to 3,80% in 2030 following the trajectory set out in part A of Annex X. Member States may set a lower limit and may distinguish between different types of biofuels, bioliquids and biomass fuels produced from food and feed oil 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 72 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29a) Community energy offers an inclusive option for all consumers to have a direct stake in producing, consuming and or sharing energy between each other within a geographically confined community network that may operate in an isolated mode or be connected to the public distribution network. Where a community network is set up by a local energy community, access to the local energy community's network should be granted on fair and cost-reflective terms. Individuals should be able to leave a local energy community that operates a community network without losing access to the network operated by the community energy initiative or their rights as consumers.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29 b (new)
Recital 29 b (new)
(29b) With the growing importance of active consumers, there is a need to strike a balance between rewarding those that choose to participate where their participation results in benefits to the energy system, and ensuring the ability of distribution system operators to maintain the grid in a cost-efficient and secure way in the long term. Tariffs and remuneration for self-consumption should incentivise smarter renewables integration technologies and motivate renewables self- consumers to make investment decisions that mutually benefit the customer and the grid. To allow for such a balance, it is necessary to ensure that renewable self consumers and local renewable energy communities are entitled to receive a remuneration for the self-generated renewable electricity they feed into the grid which reflects the market value of the electricity fed in, as well as the long-term value to the grid, the environment and society. This must include both long-term costs and benefits of self-consumption in terms of avoided costs to the grid, society and the environment, especially when combined with other distributed energy resources such as energy efficiency, energy storage, demand response and community networks.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Distributed energy technologies and consumer empowerment have made community energy and energy cooperatives an effective and cost-efficient way to meet citizens' needs and expectations regarding energy sources, services and local participation. Community energy offers an inclusive option for all consumers to have a direct stake in producing, consuming or sharing energy between each other within a geographically confined community network that may operate in an isolated mode or be connected to the public distribution network. Community energy initiativinitiatives, or local energy communities, focus primarily on providing affordable energy of a specific kind, such as renewable energy, for their members or shareholders, or to alleviate problems concerning a decreasing standard of living or to strengthen community interaction, rather than prioritising profit- making like a traditional energy company. By directly engaging with consumers community energy initiatives are demonstrating their potential in facilitating the up-take of new technologies and consumption patterns, including smart distribution grids and demand response, in an integrated manner. Community energy can also advance energy efficiency at household level and help fight energy poverty through reduced consumption and lower supply tariffs. Community energy also enables certain groups of household consumers to participate in the energy market who otherwise might not have been able to do so. Where they have been successfully operated such initiatives have delivered economic, social and environmental value to the community that goes beyond the mere benefits derived from the provision of energy services. Local energy communities should be allowed to operate on the market on a level-playing field without distorting competition. Household consumers should be allowed to voluntarily participate in a community energy initiative as well as to leave while maintaining all their rights as a consumer, including their right to choice and to a good quality of supply. Individuals should be able to leave a local energy communit,y without losing access to the network operated by the community energy initiative or their rights as consumers. Access to a local energy community's network should be granted on fair and cost-reflective terms.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Directive 2009/72/EU
Article 1
Article 1
This Directive establishes common rules for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage and supply of electricity, together with consumer protection provisions, with a view to creating truly integrated competitive, consumer-centered and flexible electricity markets in the Union. Using the advantages of an integrated market, the Directive aims at ensuring affordable energy prices for consumers, a high degree of security of supply and a smooth transition towards a decarbonised energy system. It lays down key rules relating to the organisation and functioning of the European electricity sector, in particular rules on consumer empowerment and protection, on open access to the integrated market, on third party access to transmission and distribution infrastructure, unbundling rules, and on independent national energy regulators. Consumer interests shall be at the heart of this Directive and quality of service shall be a central responsibility of electricity undertakings. Existing rights of consumers need to be strengthened and guaranteed, and shall include greater transparency. Consumer protection shall ensure that all consumers in the wider remit of the Community benefit from a competitive market. Consumer rights shall be enforced by Member States or, where a Member State has so provided, the regulatory authorities.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. Members States shall ensure that no undue barriers exist for market entry and market exit of electricity generation and electricity supply undertakings and for demand response providers.
Amendment 145 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. FBefore the construction of new generating capacity, Member States shall assess the levels of energy savings, efficiency and the demand response potential in the affected area as more cost-effective alternative to new generation capacity. In case new generation capacity is needed, Member States shall adopt an authorisation procedure, which shall be conducted in accordance with objective, transparent and non- discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(fa) the demand response potential in the affected area
Amendment 148 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States mayshall set guidelines for that specific authorisation procedure, which shall be publicly available. National regulatory authorities or other competent national authorities including planning authorities shall review those guidelines and may recommend amendments thereto.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. Member States, through their National Regulatory Authorities, shall monitor and report annually, for at least a ten-year period after such contracts become available, on the main developments of such contracts including market offers, the impact on consumers' bills and specifically the level of price volatility as well as the share of the energy component in the consumer bill, and on consumers' sensitivity to the level of financial risk.
Amendment 162 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, Member States may choose to permit suppliers to charge reasonable contract termination fees to customers willingly terminating fixed term supply contracts before their maturity. Such fees may only be charged if customers receive a demonstrable advantage from these contracts. In addition, such fees shall not exceed the direct economic loss to the supplier of the customer terminating the contract, including the cost of any bundled investments or services already provided to the customer as part of the contract, as verified by the national regulatory authority.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 13 – paragraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that a final customer wishing to terminate thean ongoing contract with an aggregator, is entitled to such termination, while respecting contractual conditions, is entitled to such termination within three weeksmmitted flexibility and contractual conditions, which differ in nature to the supplier-customer relationship.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) are entitled to generate, store, consume and sell self-generated electricity in all organised markets either individually or through aggregators without being subject to discriminatory or disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflective;
Amendment 170 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) are subject to cost reflective, transparent and non-discriminatory network charges, accounting separately for the electricity fed into the grid and the electricity consumed from the gridwhich reflect both the costs and benefits to the network based on a transparent cost benefit analysis developed by the National Regulatory Authority, in line with Article 59(8) paragraph 8.
Amendment 185 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 188 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where a local energy community performs activities of a distribution system operator, provisions of Chapter IV shall apply;
Amendment 189 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States, through their National Regulatory Authorities, shall monitor market access, treatment and procedures and charges applied to local energy communities, the impact of local energy communities on competition and consumer empowerment and protection, and local community benefits including their contribution towards alleviating energy poverty. They shall report annually to the Commission and, when appropriate, to national competition authorities in accordance with Article 59 paragraph 1(n).
Amendment 191 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that their regulatory framework encourages the participation of aggregators in the retaiall markets and that it contains at least the following elements:
Amendment 192 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) transparent rules clearly assigning roles and responsibilities to all market participants, including on operational security;
Amendment 195 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) aggregators shall not be requiredno requirements for aggregators to pay compensation to suppliers or generators;
Amendment 196 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
In order to ensure that balancing costs and benefits induced by aggregators are fairly assigned to market participants, the aggregator should always be responsible for the balancing of the volumes he has committed and delivers during the activation of demand response activities. Member States may exceptionally allow compensation payments between aggregators and balance responsible parties. Such compensation payments must be limited to situations where one market participant induces imbalances to another market participant resulting in a financial cost.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Billing shall take place on the basis of actual consumption at least once a year. Billing and consumption information shall be made available at least once every three months, upon request or where the final customcontinuously online where a smart meters have opted to receive electronic billing or else twice a years been installed, or else at least once every month.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) is equipped where technically feasible with functionalities referred to in Article 20, or with a minimum set of functionalities to be defined and published by Member States at national level and in line with the provisions in Annex III,
Amendment 222 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Directive 2009/27/EC
Article 26
Article 26
Member States shall ensure that . customers have access to simple, fair, transparent, independent, effective and efficient out-of- court dispute resolution mechanisms for the settlement of disputes concerning rights and obligations established under this Directive. Where the costumer is through an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out of court dispute settlements. Those mechanisms shall be able to address all consumer complaints in the energy market, including on bundled offers, new products and services providers such as aggregators and local energy communities. Where the customer is an active consumer or a consumer within the meaning of Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliamendt and of the Council46 , such out-of-court mechanisms shall comply with the quality requirements established in Directive 2013/11/EU and provide, where warranted, for a system of reimbursement and/or compensation . _________________ 46defined by the regulator and the ombudsman or consumer body. _________________ 46 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79
Amendment 225 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 28 – paragraph 2
Article 28 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take appropriate measures, such as formulating national energy action plans, providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary electricity supply to vulnerable customers, or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements, for instance by local energy communities, taking into account the assessment undertaken pursuant to Section A.3.1.2 of Annex I of [Governance Regulation COM(2016)759], to address energy poverty where identified, including in the broader context of poverty. Such measures shall not impede the effective opening of the market set out in Article 4 or market functioning and shall be notified to the Commission, where relevant, in accordance with the provisions of Article 9(4) . Such notification may also include measures taken within the general social security system.
Amendment 234 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 33 – paragraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall provide the necessary regulatory framework to facilitate the connection of publicly accessible and private recharging points according to the definition of Article 8, paragraph 2 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive [revised] to the distribution networks. Member States shall ensure that distribution system operators cooperate on a non- discriminatory basis with any undertaking that owns, develops, operates or manages recharging points for electric vehicles, including with regard to connection to the grid.
Amendment 248 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) such facilities are necessary forused by the distribution system operators to fulfil their exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling its obligations under this Directive for the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the distribution system; and
Amendment 285 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point q Directive 2009/72/EC
(q) helping to ensure, together with other relevant authorities, that the new and existing consumer protection measures, including rights of active consumers, are effective and enforced;
Amendment 286 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x a (new)
(xa) monitor market access for local energy communities, including the number of existing local energy communities, regulatory barriers that prevent market access or participation in different activities, their equal treatment, their impact on competition and consumer protection, and the benefits they provide, including vulnerable consumers and households experiencing energy poverty.
Amendment 287 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph new8
Article 59 – paragraph new8
Directive 2009/72/EC
Article 59 – paragraph 8
Article 59 – paragraph 8
new8. With a view to increasing transparency in the market and provide to all interested parties all necessary information, decisions or proposals for a decision concerning transmission and distribution tariffs as referred in Article 60(3),12), national regulatory authorities shall make available to market parties the detailed methodology and underlying costassumptions used for the calculation of the relevant network tariffs, which shall include a cost benefit analysis for distributed energy resources, including an assessment of their potential value to the grid and the contribution to other energy policy objectives, in particular those provided by active customers and local energy communities.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2009/72/EC
Annex 1 – point b
Annex 1 – point b
(b) clearly disclose their owners and the natural or legal person operating the tool, as well as information on how the tools are financed;
Amendment 296 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point e – point i (new)
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point e – point i (new)
Directive 2009/27/EC
Annex 1 point e – i
Annex 1 point e – i
(i) - the tariff and breakdown in terms of taxes, levies, fees and charges contained in the energy tariff - the percentage share of energy sources used for the overall energy mix over the preceding year; - the exact nature of an advertised ´Green tariff' including the level of additionality; - the information on the environmental impact of the energy mix, in terms of CO2 emissions and radioactive waste resulting from the electricity produced by the overall fuel mix of the supplier over the preceding year; - quality of service, complaint-handling procedures, level of consumer satisfaction or misleading practices;
Amendment 299 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
Directive 2009/72/EC
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
In addition, comparisons with an average normalised or benchmarked customer in the same user category shall be made available to final customers in, as well as an evaluation describing which of the provided tariffs would be most advantageous for the consumer, if the consumption pattern of the previous year is repeated in the coming year, with or signposted to within, their bills and periodical settlement bills.
Amendment 303 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Directive 2009/72/EU
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) as a minimum the reference to existing reference sources, such as web pages, where information on the environmental impact, in terms of at least CO2 emissions and the radioactive waste resulting from the electricity produced by the overall fuel mix of the supplier over the preceding year is publicly available;
Amendment 59 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The 'energy efficiency first' principle plays an important role in designing the electricity market. By fostering a level playing field for demand side solutions, including demand response and energy efficiency improvements, it makes sure that the market can be effective in delivering the objectives of the Energy Union and the climate and energy framework 2030.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Efficient decarbonisation of the electricity system via market integration requires systematically abolishing barriers to cross-border trade to overcome market fragmentation and to allow Union energy customers to fully benefit from the advantages of integrated electricity markets and competition. It also needs to provide for a just transition for coal mining regions and for those parts of the electricity market that are still largely based on electricity production from coal, as their decommission necessary in the framework of the transition to a flexible and sustainable energy system enabling the EU meeting the Paris Agreement will have to address the numerous economical and social challenges.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) setting the basis for an efficient achievement of the objectives of the European Energy Union and in particular the climate and energy framework for 203030 by enabling market signals to be delivered for increased flexibility, decarbonisation and innovationenergy efficiency and innovation, taking also account of the role of interconnectors and the growing share of renewables for the transition to a sustainable energy system; _________________ 30 COM/2014/015 final.
Amendment 97 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point u
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point u
(u) 'capacity mechanism' means an administrative measure to ensure the achievement of the desired level of security of supplresource adequacy by remunerating resources for their availability not including measures relating to ancillary services;
Amendment 98 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point v
(v) 'strategic reserve' means a capacity mechanism in which resources are held and definitively remain outside the day ahead, intraday, balancing and any other ancillary services market, and are only dispatched in case day-ahead and intraday markets have failed to clear, transmission system operators have exhausted their balancing resources to establish an equilibrium between demand and supply, and imbalances in the market during periods where the reserves were dispatched are settled at technical price limits or at the value of lost load;
Amendment 101 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point w
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point w
(w) ‘high-efficiency cogeneration’ means renewable cogeneration meeting the criteria laid down in Annex II of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council33 ; _________________ 33Directive 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)of achieving a conversion efficiency of at least 85 %.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Dispatching of power generation facilities and demand response shall be non-discriminatory and market based unless otherwise provided under paragraphs 2 to 4Member States shall ensure that when dispatching electricity-generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using variable renewable energy sources in so far as the secure operation of the national electricity system permits and based on transparent and non-discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. When dispatching electricity generating installations, transmission system operators shall also give priority to renewables based high efficiency cogeneration achieving a conversion efficiency of at least 85 %.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 163 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 164 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 169 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 170 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 172 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 174 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 181 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 184 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The resources curtailed or redispatched shall maybe selected amongst generation, storage or demand facilities submitting offers for curtailment or redispatching using market-based mechanisms and be financially compensatedfully paid. Payment shall amount to the value of the income that the operator would have got from the market and from support mechanism, where applicable, pursuant to paragraph 6(b). Submission of an offer for curtailment or redispatch shall be voluntary. Non-market- based curtailment or redispatching of generation or redispatching of demand response shall only be usedmay be used for operational security reasons where no market-based alternative is available, where all available market-based resources have been used, or where the number of generation or demand facilities available in the area where suitable generation or demand facilities for the provision of the service are located is too low to ensure effective competition. Market-based redispatch may not be used when it could lead to significant curtailment of electricity generated in installations using renewable sources. Regulators shall assess market interest at least every five years. The provision of market-based resources shall be open to all generation technologies, storage and demand response, including operators located in other Member States unless technically not feasible.
Amendment 187 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The responsible system operators shall report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority on curtailment or downward reensure that they efficiently accommodate renewable electricity to deliver Union-wide targets, including on greenhouse gas emissions, at least cost as set out in Article 51 (2) of the [Electricity Directive]. They must report at least once per year to the competent regulatory authority and ACER: - on the level of development and effectiveness of market-based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand-side management; - on the reasons, volumes and types of technologies subject to curtailment or downward redispatching; - on measures taken to reduce the need of curtailment or downwards dispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration; and - on requests and contractual arrangements made with generating units for them to operate at a certain level of electricity infeed. System operators shall justify the necessity of such arrangements, and in what extent these services could not be provided by other resources; setting out whether this was in line with the least cost delivery of Union- wide targets. Where this was not the case, they must set out measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the future. Curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensationpayment pursuant to paragraph 6.
Amendment 193 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) guarantee the capability of transmission and distribution networks to transmit electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration in line with the least cost delivery of Union wide targets, including climate targets, with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching. That shall not prevent network planning from taking into account limited curtailment or redispatching where this is shown to beey can demonstrate in a transparent way that this is more economically efficient and does not exceed 51 % of installed capacities of installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration inat their area connection point;
Amendment 194 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) take appropriate grid and market- related operational measures in order to minimise the curtailment or downward redispatching ofefficiently accommodate all electricity produced from renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and minimise their curtailment or downward redispacthing.
Amendment 195 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ba) ensure that their networks are sufficiently flexible such that they are in a position to manage their networks as set out in Article 51 of the [Electricity Directive].
Amendment 200 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) generating installations using renewable energy sources shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in disproportionate costs or risks to network security;
Amendment 201 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in close cooperation with the national regulatory authorities and the ENTSO for Electricity, shall monitor and analyse the performance of regional operational centres, taking into account the reports provided for in [Article 43 paragraph 4 recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2]. The Agency or the subset of the Board of Regulators as referred to in Article 7 shall issue recommendations or, where appropriate, decisions to ensure that the regional operational centres comply with their obligations under this Regulation and other relevant Union legislation, notably as regards their effect on the market integration as well as on non-discrimination, effective competition and the efficient functioning of the market.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) generating installations usingelectricity generated in a high- efficiency cogeneration process shall only be subject to downward redispatching or curtailment if, no other thanalternative exists except curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources, no other alternative exists or if other solutions would result in highly disproportionate costs or severe risks to network security;
Amendment 205 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Agency shall report annually to the Commission the results of the monitoring provided in paragraph 1.
Amendment 206 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. To carrhe Agency outr the tasks referred to in paragraph 1 in an efficient and expeditious manner, the Agencysubset of the Board of Regulators as referred to in Article 7 shall in particular:
Amendment 207 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point c
Amendment 210 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) issue guidelines and recommendations for the elaboration of the statutes and rules of procedure referred to in [Article 32(2) of recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] with a view to promoting their soundness and convergence;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a b (new)
(ab) approve the statutes and rules of procedure referred to in Article 32(2) of recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2;
Amendment 212 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a c (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a c (new)
(ac) approve the cooperative decision- making procedure referred to in Article 35 of recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2;
Amendment 213 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a d (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a d (new)
(ad) approve the framework for the cooperation and coordination between regional operational centres pursuant to Article 35a NEW of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2;
Amendment 214 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) downward redispatching or curtailment under letters a to c shall be duly and transparently justified. The justification shall be included in the report under paragraph 3.
Amendment 216 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Where non-market based curtailment or redispatching is used, it shall be subject to financial compensationpayment by the system operator requesting the curtailment or redispatching to the owner of the curtailed or redispatched generation or demand facility. Financial compensationPayment shall at least be equal to the highest of the following elements:
Amendment 217 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) 9100 % of the net revenues from the sale of electricity on the day-ahead market that the generating or demand facility would have generated without the curtailment or redispatching request. Where financial support is granted to generating or demand facilities based on the electricity volume generated or consumed, lost financial support shall be deemed part of the net revenues and compensated at 100%. The full compensation shall be settled within a reasonable timeframe after the curtailment has occurred. This paragraph shall apply to installations using a high- efficiency cogeneration process within the limit of the share of renewable energy sources in the fuel they use.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the proposals for methodologies and calculations related to the European resource adequacy assessment pursuant to Article 19(2), (3) and (5) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] as well as the results of the European resource adequacy assessment pursuant to Article19(6) of [recast Electricity Regulation.
Amendment 223 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Taking into account the results of the European resource adequacy assessment as well as other relevant regulations, the Agency shall draft the EU-wide guidelines for the solutions on how to prevent and handle crises situations, identifying both market and non-market measures as well as the principles of compensation schemes and principles for identifying protected customers. Competent authorities of Member States shall take full account of these guidelines when drafting their risk- preparedness plans. The Agency shall review and, if necessary, update these solutions every three years, unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates.
Amendment 224 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall ensure that the information reported under paragraph 3 is reflected through the national reporting process on the internal energy market, as provided for in Article 21 of the [Governance Regulation].
Amendment 225 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Where applicable, transmission system operators of different Member States shall agree on a fair repartition of the costs of cross-border redispatching and counter-trading.
Amendment 226 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Network congestion problems shall be addressed with non-discriminatory market-based solutions including energy efficiency/demand-side management solutions which give efficient economic signals to the market participants and transmission system operators involved. Network congestion problems shall be solved with non- transaction based methods, i.e. methods that do not involve a selection between the contracts of individual market participants. When taking operational measures to ensure that its transmission system remains in the normal state, the transmission system operator shall take into account the effect of those measures on neighbouring control areas and coordinate such measures with other affected transmission system operators as provided for in Regulation (EU) 1222/2015.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The maximum capacity of the interconnections and/or the transmission networks affecting cross-border flows shall be made available to market participants, complying with safety standards of secure network operation. Counter-trading and redispatch, including cross-border redispatch, shall be used to maximise available capacities unless it is demonstrated that it is not beneficial to economic efficiency at Union levelguarantee the firmness of the exchange scheduled in case of reductions of the available net transfer capacity due to system security reasons.
Amendment 228 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) monitor wholesale markets, including regional markets in real time, collect data and register market participants in accordance with Article 7 to 9 of Regulation (EU) 1227/201137 ; __________________ 37 Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1–16.
Amendment 229 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 235 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. In carrying out its tasks, in particular in the process of developing framework guidelines in accordance with Article 55 of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, and in the process of proposing amendments of network codes under Article 56 of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 the Agency shall consult extensively and at an early stage with market participants, transmission system operators, consumers, end-users and, where relevant, competition authorities, without prejudice to their respective competence, in an open and transparent manner, in particular when its tasks concern transmission system operators. The Agency shall ensure that small market actors have an equal footing with other stakeholders in the development – and scrutiny over implementation – of rules that impact their ability to participate in the market.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Amendment 241 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 7
Article 16 – paragraph 7
7. Distribution tariffs shall reflect the cost ofand benefits related to the use of the distribution network by system users and the benefits of those users including lower transmission losses and load reduction including active customers, and may be differentiated based on system users' consumption or generation profiles and grid connection capacities, whilst avoiding disincentives for energy efficiency. Where Member States have implemented the deployment of smart metering systems, regulatory authorities may introduce time differentiated network tariffs, reflecting the use of the network, in a transparent and foreseeable way for the consumer. The tariffs shall be set in a manner that incentivises investment in demand response flexibility systems and energy savings; subsequently they shall not include additional capacity-based elements. Member states shall ensure that tariffs are not discriminatory, and that there are no subsidies to specific groups of users, including exemptions to pay. Member States may allow subsidies and exemptions for measures aiming at preventing fuel poverty as set in Article 28 and Article 29 of the [Electricity Directive].
Amendment 243 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. When publishing its annual report, the Agency may submit to the European Parliament and to the Commission an opinion on the possible measures to remove the barriers referred to in paragraph 2. The Parliament and the Commission may request the Agency to provide a follow-up to this opinion and to focus on specific issues in the next annual report. A hearing of the Director may be requested by the competent committee of the European Parliament on the issues raised in the opinion.
Amendment 245 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Agency may request national regulatory authorities, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the regional operational centres, the EU entity of Distribution System Operators (EU DSO) and the Nominated Electricity Market Operators to provide any information necessary for the purpose of carrying out of monitoring pursuant to this Article. For that purpose the Agency shall have the power to issue decisions. The Agency may use confidential information received pursuant to this Article only for the purposes of carrying out the tasks assigned to it in this Regulation.
Amendment 246 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The seat of the Agency shall beis in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Amendment 249 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
(da) the removal of incentives which are detrimental to energy efficiency/ demand-side management
Amendment 260 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall monitor, report on and publish resource adequacy within their territory based on the European resource adequacy assessment pursuant to Article 19.
Amendment 261 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
2. Where the European resource adequacy assessment identifies a resource adequacy concern Member States shall identify any regulatory distortions and market failures that caused or contributed to the emergence of the concern.
Amendment 263 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall publish a timeline and an implementation plan for adopting measures to eliminate any identified regulatory distortions and market failures. When addressing resource adequacy concerns Member States shall in particular consider removing regulatory distortions, enabling scarcity pricing, developing interconnection, energy storage, demand side measufirst remove those regulatory distortions, enabling scarcity pricing, developing interconnection and distributed energy resources. Member States shall consider cost-effective alternatives to building additional generation by carrying out a cost-benefit analysis of alternative options, including energy efficiency/demand side management, developing interconnection and energy storage. Member States shall notify the timelines to the European Commission for approval. The Commission shall assess whether these measures are sufficient to eliminate the market distortion and issue a decision as to the compatibility of the notified actions in Member States’ timelines with the overall objectives of the Energy Union, in particular their contribution to the EU 2030 climate and energy targets and 2050 decarbonisation objectives. Member States shall regularly report on progress towards implementing the actions set out in their timelines. Actions may include: (a) removal of regulatory distortions and market failures, notably hurdles to increased energy efficiency, flexibility and the deployment of renewable energy; (b) elimination of the potential oversupply of capacity in the market by first taking the most polluting and least flexible resources off the grid. (c) removal of price caps; (d) introduction of an administrative shortage pricing function as referred to in Article 44 of [The Commission regulation establishing a guideline on electricity balancing]; (e) increasing interconnection capacity where necessary according to the adequacy assessment and interconnection target and reinforce and optimise internal grid to address and energy efficiency. congestion; (f) increasing energy efficiency, development of demand-side response and storage capacity;
Amendment 266 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In case a new capacity mechanism is introduced, the implementation plan shall also entail a comprehensive phase- out strategy including a time frame for this capacity mechanism according to the provisions of Article 23 [and Article 18 a].
Amendment 269 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 a (new)
Article 18 a (new)
Amendment 271 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point a a (new)
(aa) is based on appropriate scenarios that are consistent with the objectives and targets agreed in the policy framework for climate and energy covering the period from 2020 to 2030 and consistent with reaching the long-term objectives as expressed in the Paris Agreement;
Amendment 272 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) is based on appropriate scenarios of projected demand and supply including an economic assessment of the likelihood of retirement, moth- balling, new-build of generation assets and measures to reach energy efficiency and electricity interconnection targets and appropriate sensitivities on wholesale prices and carbon price developments and appropriately takes account of the contribution of all resources and their potential for technological advancement i.e. via monitoring flexibility available in the system, including existing and potential flexibility from generation, demand-side, interconnections and storage;
Amendment 273 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 6
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The proposals under paragraphs 2 and 5, the scenarios and assumptions on which they are based and the results of the European resource adequacy assessment under paragraph 3 shall be subject to prior consultation of all interested stakeholders and approval by the Agency under the procedure set out in Article 22.
Amendment 276 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. When applying capacity mechanisms Member States shall have a reliability standard in place. A reliability standard shall indicatinge their desired necessary level of security of supply of the Member State in a transparent manner, and shall be set at an independently defined level of technical feasibility and cost-effectivity.
Amendment 278 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 8
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. The members of the Administrative Board shall undertake to act independently and objectively in the public interestsole interest of the Union as a whole and shall neither seek nor take instructions from the Union institutions or bodies, from any government of a Member State or from any other public or private body. For that purpose, each member shall make a written declaration of commitments and a written declaration of interests indicating either the absence of any interest which may be considered prejudicial to his independence or any direct or indirect interest which might be considered prejudicial to his independence. Those declarations shall be made public annually.
Amendment 280 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The reliability standard shall be set by the national regulatory authority based on the methodology pursuant to Article 19 (5), taking into account the principles of necessity and proportionality; the standard shall include a trajectory for the phasing out of environmentally harmful subsidies to fossil fuel and nuclear generation and shall not cause further market distortions, including overcapacity.
Amendment 286 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. To address residual concerns that cannot be eliminated by the measures pursuant to Article 18(3), Member States may temporarily introduce capacity mechanisms, subject to the provisions of this Article and to the Union State aid rules as a last resort. The Commission may adopt a decision allowing for the requested capacity mechanism to be granted, subject to the provisions of this Article and to the Union State aid rules. The Commission shall inform all Member States of those applications before taking a decision, taking into account confidentiality. That decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission may include in its decision conditions to the implementation of the capacity mechanism. Remedies that build on the curtailment of renewable energy generation, forced disconnections of household customers, limited feed- in/dispatch of small-scale self-generators or direct or indirect support to electricity generation from form fossil fuels or nuclear energy shall be excluded. The decision shall be limited in time and contain a detailed timeline with measures to phase out the capacity mechanism as well as the foreseen date of expiration of the capacity mechanism.
Amendment 291 #
2016/0379(COD)
2. Where a Member State wishes to implement a capacity mechanism, it shall consult on the proposed mechanism at least with its electrically connected neighbouring Member States, the Agency as well as with all relevant stakeholders, including with consumer organisations. Prior to submitting a proposal for a capacity mechanism to public consultation, the national regulatory authority shall assess the impact of the capacity mechanism on energy prices in particular to energy prices for household customers. The impact assessment shall be published.
Amendment 292 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) appoint the members of the Stakeholder Group referred to in Article 2a.
Amendment 293 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. Capacity mechanisms shall not create unnecessarynon-proportionate market distortions and not limit cross-border trade. The amount of capacity committed in the mechanism shall not go beyond what is necessary to address the concerMember States shall introduce appropriate rules to enable all resources to participate in capacity mechanisms, including end-use energy efficiency and demand response. The amount of capacity committed in the mechanism shall not go beyond what is necessary to address the concern. Where the European adequacy assessment has not identified a resource adequacy concern, Member State shall not apply capacity mechanisms. Capacity mechanisms shall be applied for a maximum period of four years. Every four years, Member States shall assess their capacity mechanism and in particular: (a) the level of support received by capacity providers (b) the amount of capacity committed in the mechanism (c) the design criteria of the mechanism, including the sustainability criterion.
Amendment 295 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Decentralised resources and demand response must have non- discriminatory access to capacity mechanisms and their structural advantages shall be reflected in any mechanism;
Amendment 296 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. When certifying capacities, the specific characteristics of demand-side flexibility and energy storage shall be taken into account, including in product definitions and prequalification requirements.
Amendment 302 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [OP: entry into force] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 5350 gr CO2/kWh. Generation capacity emitting 550 gr CO2/kWh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation and if it is capable of ramping up and down on-load at least at the level of 5% of their capacity per minute.
Amendment 304 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Where a Member State wishes to implement a capacity mechanism, it shall organize a competitive bidding process for capacity providers. This competitive bidding process shall include set of clear and transparent environmental criteria in order to prioritise the most sustainable and energy efficient capacity sources including demand side response. The competitive bidding process criteria must also include flexibility criteria. Eligible capacities should be capable of ramping up and down on-load at least at the level 5% of their capacity per minute. Capacity providers must comply with any EU environmental quality standards and in particular emissions shall not exceed the stricter levels associated with BAT and higher range of BAT-associated energy efficiency levels of all relevant BAT conclusions set for new plants to participate in capacity mechanisms in order to be eligible to bid.
Amendment 305 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the Director of the Agency without the right to vote;
Amendment 308 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Only one representative per Member State from the national regulatory authority may be admitted to the Board of Regulators. Members of board or executive structures of organisations representing the interests of national regulatory authorities shall not be admitted to the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 309 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Capacity mechanisms shall reward the contribution of all resources in the same manner, including demand-side flexibility and aggregated resources. They shall establish clear provisions on non- discriminatory product definitions and include prequalification requirements. Capacity mechanisms shall reflect the structural advantage provided by distributed and demand-side resources.
Amendment 309 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Board of Regulators shall be chaired by the Director of the Agency.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Capacity products should be defined with a time-horizon of no more than 4 years. The same contract lengths should be available to all resources.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The Board of Regulators shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from among its members. The Vice-Chairman shall replace the Chairman if the latter is not in a position to perform his duties. The term of office of the Chairman and of the Vice-Chairman shall be two-and-a-half years and shall be renewable. In any event, however, the term of office of the Chairman and that of the Vice-Chairman shall expire when they cease to be members of the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 311 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Where the European resource adequacy assessment has not identified a resource adequacy concern, Member States shall not apply capacity mechanisms. Member States shall also not apply capacity mechanisms in markets with regulated prices or price caps, in case they have not reached their interconnection targets or where network codes and guidelines are not fully implemented and applied.
Amendment 319 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Member States applying capacity mechanisms on [OP: entry into force of this Regulation] shall adapt their mechanisms to comply with Articles 18, [18a,] 21 and 23 of this Regulation. Without prejudice to the immediate application of the flexibility requirements set out in Article 23, by [two years from the entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall complete the review of existing capacity mechanisms, and of the related contractual or administrative arrangement, and bring them in compliance with the provisions of this Regulation. They shall submit to the Commission a detailed report on the results of the review and of the measures taken.
Amendment 322 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Member States and regions that decide - independently from or as a consequence of harmonised rules of capacity mechanisms - to actively phase-out coal fired electricity generation, shall be provided with a long-term enabling framework for a just transition towards a sustainable and flexible electricity system. The managed and planned retirement of coal-fired capacity would help to improve the functioning of the electricity system in addition to reaching EU climate and environmental objectives, for example on CO2 emissions and clean air.
Amendment 323 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. In performing its functions under EU law, the ENTSO for Electricity shall act for the European good and independent from individual national interests or the national interests of transmission system operators, and shall contribute to the efficient and sustainable achievement of the objectives set out in the policy framework for climate and energy covering the period from 2020 to 2030, in particular by contributing to the efficient integration of electricity generated from renewable energy sources and to increases in energy efficiency. In particular, it shall ensure that the mobilisation of human resources from national transmission system operators does not trigger situations of conflict of interest. The Agency shall be responsible to monitor the compliance of the ENTSO for Electricity with the principles outlined in this Article.
Amendment 347 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be managed by its Director, who shall act in accordance with the guidance referred to in Article 23(5)(a) (1) and, where provided for in this Regulation, the opinions of the Board of Regulators. Without prejudice to the respective roles of the Administrative Board and the Board of Regulators in relation to the tasks of the Director, the Director shall neither seek nor follow any instruction from any government, from the Union institutions, or from any other public or private entity or person. The Director shall be accountable to the Administrative Board. The Director may attendshall chair the meetings of the Board of Regulators as an observer.
Amendment 349 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. The Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board following a favourable opinion of the Board of Regulators and after confirmation by the European Parliament, on the basis of merit as well as skills and experience relevant to the energy sector, from a list of at least three candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure. Before appointment, the candidate selected by the Administrative Board mayshall be invited to make a statement before the competent committee of the European Parliament and to answer questions put by its members. For the purpose of concluding the contract with the Director, the Agency shall be represented by the Chairman of the Administrative Board
Amendment 356 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) draft , adopt and publish opinions, recommendations and decisions. Opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 3 to 11 and 14 , shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the Board of Regulators or, where relevant, its subset of the Board of Regulators pursuant to Article 7;
Amendment 372 #
2016/0379(COD)
Article 37a Transparency 1. Regional operational centres shall organise a process for stakeholder involvement and organise regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss matters relating to the efficient, secure and reliable operation of the interconnected system as well as to identify shortcomings and propose improvements; 2. ENTSO for electricity and regional operational centres shall operate in full transparency towards stakeholders and the general public. All relevant documentation shall be published on the website of the respective regional operation centre. This paragraph shall apply to the proposals, justifications and decisions adopted pursuant to Articles 32, 33 and 35(a) 38 of this Regulation.
Amendment 380 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 41 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Regional operational centres shall set up and manage their organisation according to a structure that supports the safety of their functions and that they exercise their powers independent from any market players. Regional operational centres shall ensure that their staff and the persons responsible for their management act independently from any market interest and do not seek or take direct instructions from any government or other public or private entity when carrying out their tasks. Their organisational structure shall specify:
Amendment 383 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Article 42 – paragraph 1
Regional operational centres shall be equipped with all the human, technical, physical and financial resources necessary for fulfilling their obligations under this Regulation and carrying out their functions independently and impartially.
Amendment 395 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Distribution system operators which are not part of a vertically integrated undertaking or which are unbundled according to the provisions of Article 35 [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], or which are financially unbundled and fully independent from energy related entities shall cooperate at Union level through a European Entity for Distribution system operators ("EU DSO entity"), in order to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity, and to promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems. Distribution system operators who wish to participate in the EU DSO entity shall become registered members of the entity.
Amendment 398 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) charges for publications, training and any other services provided by the Agency;
Amendment 399 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 1
Article 50 – paragraph 1
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], the distribution system operators, with the administrative support of the Agency, shall submit to the Commission and to the Agency the draft statutes, a list of registered members, the draft rules of procedure, including the rules of procedures on the consultation with ENTSO for EDistribution system operators shall cooperate at Union level to contribute to the achievement of the EU climate and energy objectives including the integration of high levels of electricity generated by variable renewable energy sources, to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity, and other stakeholders and the financing rules, of the EU DSO entity to be establishedto promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems.
Amendment 399 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2
Article 31 – paragraph 2
2. The expenditure of the Agency shall include staff, administrative, infrastructure, and operational expenses including expenses referred to in Article 2a.
Amendment 401 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Fees shall be due to the Agency forlevied for: (a) requesting an exemption decision pursuant to Article 119(1) and for decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the Agency pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 347/201339 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17April 2013 on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure[1]; (b) registering market participants in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 1227/2011; (c) the provision of other services provided by the Agency, including the publications, and training provided by the Agency and the supervision of the cooperation of transmission system operators and distribution system operators through the ENTSO for Electricity and the EU DSO entity; (d) the processing of appeals. __________________ 39 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
Amendment 402 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 2
2. Within two months of receipt, the Agency, after formally consulting the organisations representing all stakeholders, in particular distribution system users, consumer organisations and demand response aggregators, shall provide an opinion to the Commission on the draft statutes, the list of members and the draft rules of procedure.
Amendment 405 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 2
2. The fees referred to in paragraph 1 shall be set by the Commission in consultation with the Administrative Board. The Commission shall determine in particular the matters for which fees and charges are due, the amount of the fees and charges and the way in which they are to be paid. The amount of the fees and charges shall be fixed at such a level as to ensure that the revenue in respect thereof is in principle sufficient to cover the full cost of the services delivered. The Commission shall re- examine when necessary the level of the fees and charges on the basis of an evaluation of needs and the level of fees.
Amendment 406 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The tasks ofdiscussions within the EU DSO entity shall bencompass the following:
Amendment 413 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 51 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In addition the EU DSO entity shall deliberate on the following:
Amendment 421 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. While preparing possible network codes pursuant to Article 55, the an inclusive drafting committee also comprising the EU DSO entity shall conduct an extensive consultation process, at an early stage and in an open and transparent manner, involving all relevant stakeholders, and, in particular, the organisations representing all stakeholders, in accordance with the rules of procedure referred to in Article 50. That consultation shall also involve national regulatory authorities and other national authorities, supply and generation undertakings, system users including customers, distribution system operators, including relevant industry associations, technical bodies and stakeholder platforms. It shall aim at identifying the views and proposals of all relevant parties during the decision- making process.
Amendment 424 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 3
Article 52 – paragraph 3
3. The EU DSO entitydrafting committee shall take into consideration the views provided during the consultations. Before adopting proposals for network codes referred to in Article 55 the EU DSO entity shall indicate how the observations received during the consultation have been taken into consideration. It shall provide reasons where observations have not been taken into account.
Amendment 482 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Dispatching of power generation facilities and demand response shall be non-discriminatory and market based unless otherwise provided under paragraphs 2 to 4Member States shall ensure that when dispatching electricity-generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using variable renewable energy sources in so far as the secure operation of the national electricity system permits and based on transparent and non-discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 495 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Amendment 508 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 518 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 532 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 541 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 543 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Amendment 558 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Article 11 – paragraph 5
Amendment 40 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Security of electricity supply requires a coordinated approach to prepare against unexpected supply crises. The Agency should therefore coordinate national actions related to risk preparedness, in line with [Risk Preparedness Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 862]. In particular, the Agency should be mandated to issue the EU-wide guidelines for the solutions on how to prevent and handle crises situations. These guidelines shall define market and non-market measures as well as the principles of compensation schemes and principles for identifying protected customers.
Amendment 41 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Due to the close interconnection of the Union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies, regional operational centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators. The Agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional operational centres where necessary, as well as to have a role in the elaboration of the statutes and rules of procedure and approving the cooperative decision- making procedures as well as the framework for the cooperation and coordination between regional operational centres.
Amendment 47 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As large parts of new electricity generation will be connected at local level, distribution system operators will play an important role when it comes to operating the European electricity system in a flexible and efficient manner. As the Commission considers the establishment of a new EU-level body to enhance cooperation between transmission system operators and distribution system operators (DSOs) as well as development of further guidance and codes on DSO issues, it is necessary to ensure that the Agency is given strong oversight powers over such body.
Amendment 48 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Agency should ensure that regulatory functions performed by the national regulatory authorities in accordance with [the recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council30 are properly coordinated and, where necessary, completed at Union level. To that end, it is necessary to guarantee the independence of the Agency from electricity and gas producers, transmission and distribution system operators, whether public or private, and consumers and to ensure the conformity of its actions with Union law, its technical and regulatory capacities and its transparency, amenability to democratic control and efficiency. __________________ 30, including the accountability to the European Parliament and efficiency. __________________ 30 See page 94 of this Official Journal. See page 94 of this Official Journal.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The Agency should monitor regional cooperation between transmission system operators in the electricity and gas sectors as well as the execution of the tasks of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO for Electricity), and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO for Gas) and play a role in ensuring the enforcement of the EU law. The Agency should also monitor the implementation of the tasks of other entities with regulated functions of Union- wide dimension, such as energy exchanges. The involvement of the Agency is essential in order to ensure that the cooperation between transmission system operators and the operation of other entities with Union- wide functions proceeds in an efficient and transparent way for the benefit of the internal markets in electricity and natural gas. The Agency should be able to request and to receive information necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks from the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The Agency provides an integrated framework which enables national regulatory authorities to participate and cooperate. That framework facilitates the uniform application of the legislation on the internal markets in electricity and natural gas throughout the Union. As regards situations concerning more than one Member State, the Agency has been granted the power to adopt individual decisions. That power should under clearly specified conditions cover technical and regulatory issues which require regional coordination , notably concerning the implementation of network codes and guidelines, cooperation within regional operational centres, the regulatory decisions necessary to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency, decisions concerning electricity and natural gas infrastructure that connects or that might connect at least two Member States and, as a last resort, exemptions from the internal market rules for new electricity interconnectors and new gas infrastructure located in more than one Member State. The Agency should also have the mandate to report to the Commission if it considers that a particular national regulatory authority lacks independence or resources and technical capabilities. The Agency should also have the capacity to provide operational assistance to the national regulatory authority. National regulatory authorities shall also provide the Agency with the information relevant to the Agencies activities.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Agency has an important role in developing framework guidelines which are non-binding by nature ("framework guidelines"). Network codes should be in line with those framework guidelines. It is also considered appropriate for the Agency, and consistent with its purpose, to have a role in reviewing and amending draft network codes to ensure that they are in line with the framework guidelines and provide for the necessary degree of harmonisation, before it submits them to the Commission for adoption.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With the adoption of a set of network codes and guidelines which provide for a stepwise implementation and a further refinement of common regional and Union-wide rules, the role of the Agency in monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the network codes and guidelines has increased. Effective monitoring of network codes and guidelines is a key function of the Agency and crucial for the implementation of internal market rules.
Amendment 57 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Since the stepwise harmonisation of the Union energy markets involves finding regional solutions regularly as an interim step, it is appropriate to reflect the regional dimension of the internal market and to provide for appropriate governance mechanisms. Regulators responsible for coordinated regional approvals should be able to prepartake Board of Regulators decisions on issues of regional relevance in a regional subcommittee of the Board of Regulators, unless those issues are of general importance for the Union.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) The Agency should consult interested parties, where appropriate, and provide them with a reasonable opportunity to comment on proposed measures, such as network codes and rules. In particular, the Stakeholder group should be established to facilitate to consultation process. The Agency should ensure that small market actors have an equal footing with other stakeholders in the development of market rules.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The Agency should contribute to the efforts of enhancing energy security and meeting the climate objectives of the Union. As an executive body, it should abide by the strategic energy and climate agenda determined by the Union’s policy- making institutions.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The Agency should have the necessary powers to perform its regulatory functions in an efficient, transparent, reasoned and, above all, independent manner. The independence of the Agency from electricity and gas producers and transmission and distribution system operators as well as other organisations promoting the interests of national regulators is not only a key principle of good governance but also a fundamental condition to ensure market confidence. Without prejudice to its members’ acting on behalf of their respective national authorities, the Board of Regulators should therefore act independently from any market interest, should avoid conflicts of interests and should not seek or follow instructions or accept recommendations from a government of a Member State, from Union institutions or another public or private entity or person. The decisions of the Board of Regulators or its subset should, at the same time, comply with Union law concerning energy, such as the internal energy market, the environment and competition. The Board of Regulators should report its opinions, recommendations and decisions to the Union institutions. The agency’s decisions shall have the binding effect, while its opinions and recommendations shall be given the utmost consideration by the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for gas, the EU DSO entity, transmission system operators, regional operational centres and nominated electricity market operators.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The Agency shall be properly resourced to carry out its tasks. The Agency should be mainly financed from the general budget of the Union, by fees and by voluntary contributions. In particular, the resources currently pooled by regulatory authorities for their cooperation at Union level should continue to be available to the Agency. The Agency should have the possibility to collect fees for registering and supervising market participants, the processing of appeals and other services provided by it. The Union budgetary procedure should remain applicable as far as any subsidies chargeable to the general budget of the Union are concerned. Moreover, the auditing of accounts should be undertaken by an independent external auditor in accordance with Article 107 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/201333. __________________ 33 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1271/2013 of 30 September 2013 on the framework financial regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 208 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 328, 7.12.2013, p. 42).
Amendment 82 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
Recital 37 a (new)
(37a) Decision 2009/913/EU taken by common agreement between the representatives of the governments of Member States of 7 December 2009 on the location of the seat of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators provides that the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators shall have its seat in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The seat of the Agency is the centre of its activities and the statutory functions of the Agency. Thus, the meetings of the statutory organs should take place at the seat.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. The purpose of the Agency shall be to assist the regulatory authorities referred to in Article 57 of [the recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Article 39 of Directive 2009/73/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council in exercising, at Union level, the regulatory tasks performed in the Member States and, where necessary, to coordinate their action, mediate and settle disagreements among them as well as to contribute to the establishment of high- quality common regulatory and supervisory practices and ensuring consistent, efficient and effective application of Union acts in order to achieve the EU climate and energy goals.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 88 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) issue opinions and recommendations addressed to transmission system operators, the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for gas, the EU DSO entity, regional operational centres and nominated electricity market operators ;
Amendment 92 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) take individual decisions in the specific cases referred to in Articles 4, 4a (new), 6, 8, 11 and 116 of this Regulation ,
Amendment 95 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for gas, the EU DSO entity, transmission system operators, regional operational centres and nominated electricity market operators shall give the utmost consideration and make every effort to comply with the Agency’s opinions and recommendations referred to in Article 2(1)(a) and 2(1)(b) of this Regulation.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Amendment 97 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The Agency may, upon a request of the European Parliament, the Council or the Commission, or on its own initiative, provide an opinion or a recommendation to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on any of the issues relating to the purpose for which it has been establishedclearly defined powers that have been delegated to the Agency. The Agency shall abstain from commenting on the Union’s strategic political agenda in the field of energy and environment.
Amendment 105 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Agency may provide an opinion: to the ENTSO for Electricity and to the ENTSO for Gas on the network codes, draft annual work programmes, Union-wide network development plan and other relevant documents referred to in Article 27(1) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] and Articles 8(2)(3) and 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 taking into account the objectives of non- discrimination, effective competition and the efficient and secure functioning of the internal markets in electricity and natural gas. ENTSO for Electricity and to the ENTSO for Gas shall take utmost account of such opinion.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point a
Amendment 108 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 111 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The Agency shall, based on matters of fact, provide a duly reasoned opinion as well as recommendations to the ENTSO for Electricity, the ENTSO for Gas, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where it considers that the draft annual work programme or the draft Union -wide network development plan submitted to it in accordance with Article 27(1) )(b) and (h) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] and the second subdocuments referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article 9(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 do not contribute to non- discrimination, effective competition and the efficient functioning of the market or a sufficient level of cross-border interconnection open to third-party access, or do not comply with the relevant provisions of [OP: recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2 and recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] or Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Agency may issue binding decisions to the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to require the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas to comply with their obligations under this Regulation and other relevant Union acts, including network codes and guidelines, in particular where they do not promote the objectives of the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity.
Amendment 114 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Upon the Agency’s request, the ENTSO for Electricity and the ENTSO for Gas shall provide the Agency with the information necessary for the fulfilment of its tasks pursuant to: (a) this Regulation; (b) Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Regulation (EU) .../... of the European Parliament and of the Council [proposed recast Electricity Regulation, COD (2016)0379]; (c) the network codes adopted pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Articles 54 and 55 of Regulation (EU) .../... [proposed Electricity Regulation, COD(2016)0379]; (d) the guidelines adopted pursuant to Article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 and Article 57 of Regulation (EU) .../... [proposed Electricity Regulation, COD(2016) 0379].
Amendment 116 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. The Agency shall monitor the effectiveness of the cooperation between TSOs regarding capacity allocation and congestion management, with a special focus on the implementation of Article 14 of [Recast Electricity Regulation].
Amendment 117 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4 a (new)
Article 4a Tasks of the Agency as regards the EUDSO entity 1. The Agency shall define criteria for the elaboration of the draft statutes, the list of registered members, and the draft rules of procedure of the EU DSO entity to be established, in accordance with Article 50 paragraph 1 (NEW) [of the Electricity Regulation]. The Agency shall either provide a position opinion or amend where necessary the list of members of the EU DSO entity, the status and draft rules of procedure of the EU DSO entity, in accordance with Article 50 paragraph 2 [of the Electricity Regulation]. 2. The Agency shall monitor the execution of the tasks of the EU DSO entity in accordance with Article 52b (new) [of the recast Electricity Regulation]. The Agency shall ensure that, in carrying out its tasks, the EU DSO entity complies with criteria for maintaining independence and a balanced representation of all distribution system operators. 3. To carry out the tasks referred to in paragraph 3 in an efficient and expeditious manner, the Agency shall in particular: (a) request information from the EU DSO entity and its members, where appropriate; (b) issue binding decisions in order to ensure that the EU DSO entity complies with the obligations under this Regulation and other relevant Union legislation. 4. The Agency shall include the results of monitoring provided in paragraphs 2 and 3 in its annual report pursuant to Article 16 [of the ACER Regulation].
Amendment 120 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) revise and amend, where appropriate, the draft network code in accordance with Article 55(10) of the [recast Electricity Regulation];
Amendment 121 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) submit the revised network code to the Commission in accordance with Article 55(10) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or pursuant to Article 6(9) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. The Commission shall formally consult the relevant stakeholders on the version to be submitted to the Commission during a period of no less than two months. The Agency shall prepare and submit a draft network code to the Commission where it is requested to do so under Article 55(11) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 6(10) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 ;
Amendment 124 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) monitor and analyse the implementation of the network codes and the Guidelines adopted by the Commission in accordance with Article 55(12) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] and in Article 6(11) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009, and their effect on the harmonisation of applicable rules aimed at facilitating market integration as well as on non- discrimination, effective competition and the efficient functioning of the market, and report to the Commission. The Agency may also issue binding decisions in accordance to Article 4(4a) of this Regulation.
Amendment 133 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to Chapter VII of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region, the terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the Agency or its subset of the Board of Regulators as defined in Article 7 of this Regulation. Before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies, the Agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration, non-discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market. The procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with Article 7 shall apply.
Amendment 143 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency may, in accordance with its work programme, at the request of the Commission or at its own initiative, make recommendations to assist regulatory authorities and market players in sharing good practices. The Agency may also organise and conduct peer review analyses of regulatory authorities, in order to strengthen consistency in supervisory outcomes.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. ACER may provide the Commission with an opinion regarding a particular national regulatory authority’s independence or lack of resources and technical capabilities upon its own initiative.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The Agency shall carry out an investigation and provide a factual opinion at the request of afrom one or more regulatory authorityies or of the Commission, on whether a decision taken by a regulatory authority complies with the guidelines referred to in [recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], Directive 2009/73/EC, [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 or with other relevant provisions of those Directives or Regulations.
Amendment 150 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Where a national regulatory authority does not comply with the opinion of the Agency referred to in paragraph 4 within four months from the day of receipt, the Agency shall inform the Commission and the Member State concerned accordingly. Within two months from receipt of the Agency’s opinion, the Commission may issue a formal opinion requiring the regulatory authority to take the action necessary to comply with Union law. The Commission’s formal opinion shall take into account the Agency’s recommendation.
Amendment 151 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Where a regulatory authority does not comply with the formal opinion referred to in paragraph 5 and where it is necessary to remedy in a timely manner such non-compliance in order to ensure the orderly functioning of the market and neutral conditions of competition, the Agency may, without prejudice to the powers of the Commission under Article 258 TFEU and where the relevant requirements of the relevant Union acts are directly applicable to market participants, adopt an individual decision addressed to a market participant requiring the necessary action to comply with its obligations under Union law. The decision of the Agency shall be in conformity with the formal opinion issued by the Commission pursuant to paragraph 5.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 153 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. The Agency may request the national regulatory authorities to ensure enforcement of the Agency’s legally binding decisions.
Amendment 159 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Agency shall aim to ensure that national regulatory authorities carry out their tasks under Article 62 [of Recast Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM (2016) 864 in a coordinated and consistent way. In order to ensure efficient coordination: (a) national regulatory authorities shall without delay inform the Agency in as specific a manner as possible where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that a regional operational centre or transmission system operators acted in breach of their obligations under relevant Union legislation. (b) the Agency shall inform national regulatory authorities where it has reasonable grounds to suspect that regional operational centre or transmission system operators acted in breach of their obligations under relevant Union legislation. (c) national regulatory authorities shall participate in an investigatory group convened in accordance with Article 8(4) (b), rendering all necessary assistance. The investigatory group shall be subject to coordination by the Agency.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. For decisions pursuant to Article 5(2) last sentence of the present Regulation, on joint regional terms and conditions or methodologies to be developed under network codes and guidelines pursuant to Chapter VII of the [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] whichto the implementation of tasks pursuant to Article 8 of this Regulation and other tasks that regularly concern a limited number of Member States and require a joint regulatory decision at regional level, the Agency may be assisted byshall delegate its powers to a subset of the Board of Regulators, consisting only of the regulatory authorities of the concerned region, following the procedure in paragraphs 2 to 4 of this Articleunless the Director or more than one representative of the regulators oppose to such a delegation based on the claim that the decision would have a tangible impact on the internal energy market, notably in cases where the issue at stake has a significant relevance beyond the concerned region.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 183 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Amendment 187 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Amendment 83 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Rapid technological developments continue to transform the way works and other subject-matter are created, produced, distributed and exploited. New business models and new actors continue to emerge. The objectives and the principles laid down by the Union copyright framework remain sound. However, legal uncertainty remains, for both rightholders and users, as regards certain uses, including cross-border uses, of works and other subject-matter in the digital environment. As set out in the Communication of the Commission entitled ‘Towards a modern, more European copyright framework’26 , in some areas it is necessary to adapt and supplement the current Union copyright framework. This Directive provides for rules to adapt certain exceptions and limitations to digital and cross-border environments, as well as measures to facilitate certain licensing practices as regards the dissemination of out-of- commerce works and the online availability of audiovisual works on video- on-demand platforms with a view to ensuring wider access to content. In order to achieve a well-functioning marketplace for copyright, there should also be rules on rights in publications, on the use of works and other subject-matter by online service providers storing and giving access to user uploaded content and on the transparency of authors' and performers' contracts. _________________ 26 COM(2015) 626 final. COM(2015) 626 final.
Amendment 281 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
Amendment 295 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 312 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) For the purposes of this Directive, it is necessary to defineclarify the sconceptpe of press publication in a way that embraces only journalistic publications, published by a service provider, periodically or regularly updated in any media, for the purpose of informing or entertaining. Such publications would include, for instance, daily newspapers, weeklotection set out in Article s2 and 3 of Directive 2001/29/EC. In order to improve legal certainty for all concerned parties, and to ensure the freedom to carry out certain acts necessary for monthly magazines of general or special ithe normal functioning of the Internest and news websites. Periodical publications which are published for scientific or academic purposes, such as scientific journals, should not be covered by the protection granted to press publications under this Directive. This protection doess well as to take account of certain fundamental rights, these Articles should not extend to acts of hyperlinking, which do not constitute communication to the public.
Amendment 326 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 34
Recital 34
Amendment 340 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
Amendment 519 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Article 2 – paragraph 4
Amendment 731 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11
Article 11
Amendment 995 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 39 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Natural gas (gas) remains an essential component of the energy supply of the Union in the transition phase towards an ever increasing share of energy generated by renewable sources. A large proportion of such gas is imported into the Union from third countries.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) The European gas demand has declined by 14% since 2000 and by 23% since 2010. Higher targets and additional efforts on energy efficiency - in line with the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle - will reduce Europe’s reliance on gas imports, increase Europe’s energy security and achieve Europe’s climate objectives. Hence, energy efficiency measures should be prioritised and be given primary consideration in security of gas supply plans.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) This Regulation aims to ensure that all the necessary measures are taken to safeguard an uninterrupted supply of gas throughout the Union, in particular to protected customers in the event of difficult climatic conditions or disruptions of the gas supply. These objectives should be achieved through the most cost-effective measures and in such a way that energy markets are not distorted. It complements Union action including financial support aimed at increasing energy efficiency.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Certain customers, including households and customers providing essential social services, are particularly vulnerable and may need socialshould be protectioned. A definition of such protected customers should not conflict with the Union solidarity mechanisms.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Responsibility for security of gas supply should be shared by natural gas undertakings, Member States, acting through their competent authorities; and the Commission, within their respective remits. Such shared responsibility requires very close cooperation between these parties. However, customers using gas for electricity generation or industrial purposes may also have an important role to play in security of gas supply, as they can respond to a crisis by taking demand-side measures such as energy efficiency, interruptible contracts and fuel switching, which have an immediate impact on the supply/demand balance.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For the purpose of this Regulation, the following criteria should therefore be taken into account when defining the regional groups: supply patternsand demand patterns, potentials for reducing this demand regionally through energy efficiency measures, in particular in buildings and industry, existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between Member States, market development and maturity, existing regional cooperation structures, and the number of Member States in a region, which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size.
Amendment 94 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To ensure maximum preparedness, so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur, the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency, after consulting stakeholders. Regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each Member State and identify the potential for alleviating pressure on gas supply through energy efficiency measures and for increasing the share of energy generated by renewable sources. They should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities. National measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan. They should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation. The plans should be technical and operational in nature, their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects. The plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the Energy Union’s strategic planning and reporting tools.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In the event of a supply crisis, market players should be given sufficient opportunity to respond to the situation with market-based measures. Where market measures have been exhausted and they are still insufficient, Member States and their competent authorities should take measures to remove or mitigate the effects of the supply crisis. Energy efficiency measures should be priorities in order to reduce gas and electricity demand and provide a long-term and sustainable improvement of Member States’ resilience against supply crises.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Demand-side measures, such as fuel switching or reducing the gas supply to large industrial consumers in an economically efficient order, may have a valuable role to play in ensuring energy security, if they can be applied quickly and significantly reduce demand in response to a supply disruption. More should be done to promote efficient energy use, particularly where demand-side measures are needed. The environmental impact of any demand and supply-side measures proposed must be taken into account, with preference being given, as far as possible, to measures that have least impact on the environment. At the same time, security of supply and competitiveness aspects must be taken into account.
Amendment 111 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) One of the Union goals is to strengthen thea climate-friendly Energy Community that would ensure effective implementation of the Union energy acquis, energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the renewable energy sector, including investments on the energy demand-side in the form of energy efficiency improvements, by closer integration of the Union and Energy Community energy markets. This entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive and emergency plans at the regional level including the Energy Community Contracting Parties. Furthermore, the Commission Communication on the short term resilience of the European gas system from October 2014 refers to the need to apply internal energy market rules on the flow of energy between the Union Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties. In this regard, in order to ensure an efficient crisis management on borders between the Union Member States and the Contracting Parties, the necessary arrangements following the adoption of a Joint Act should be set so that specific cooperation with any individual Energy Community Contracting Party can take place once the required mutual provisions have been duly put into place..
Amendment 114 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation establishes provisions aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply in the transition phase towards an ever increasing share of energy generated by renewable sources by ensuring the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market in natural gas (“gas”), by allowing for exceptional measures to be implemented when the market can no longer deliver the required gas supplies and by providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities among natural gas undertakings, the Member States and the Union regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply. This Regulation also provides transparent mechanisms, in a spirit of solidarity, for the coordination of planning for, and response to, an emergency at Member State, regional and Union levels.
Amendment 123 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. The measures to ensure the security of supply contained in the preventive action plans and in the emergency plans shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory and verifiable, verifiable, sustainable and consistent with the Union’s climate and energy objectives, shall be demand-based on not exclusively supply-based, shall consider renewable energy sources and energy efficiency as priority solution to improve energy security, shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal market in gas and shall not endanger the security of gas supply of other Member States or of the Union as a whole.
Amendment 131 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States may comply with the obligation laid down in the first subparagraph by replacing the gas with different source of energy, in particular from renewable sources, to the extent that the same level of protection is achieved.
Amendment 149 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point e a (new)
Amendment 152 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) information on demand-side investments to reduce energy demand through energy efficiency measures and on increasing the share of energy generated by renewable sources;
Amendment 153 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) description of the impact of the measures on the environment, on climate and on consumers;
Amendment 32 #
2016/0000(INI)
4. Calls on the Member States to give priority to renewable energy sources and technologies with the least damaging effects on the environment and biodiversity, capitalising on the advantage of a specific geographical and climate situationlocal and regional potentials to secure a beneficial outcome of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 51 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 l (new)
Paragraph 4 l (new)
4l. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to ensure by the changes in the European and national legislation increased consumer participation, of citizens and entrepreneurs, in local use of renewable energy sources in the form of collective and cooperative schemes with the objective of mitigating climate change;
Amendment 81 #
2016/0000(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission, given the need for greater synergy and consistency in European policies, to improve cooperation mechanism between Member States, and to lay down sustainability criteria for each renewable energy source under the circular economy policy;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the introduction of thematic objectives has had a positive role in encouraging the Member States to focus their investment policies on the development of their transport infrastructure; is of the opinion that the ex- ante conditionality of drafting master plans for transport has helped the Member States in prioritising their transport investments; considers that the responsible services of the Commission should assess and provide for a follow-up of those master plans in order to ensure that those plans also comply with EU objectives and priorities and not only fulfil the ex-ante conditionality;
Amendment 3 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Is concerned that the master plans transport in some Central and Eastern European Member States lack alignment with the EU's White Paper on transport, in particular contribution to the target set for greenhouse gas emission reduction of 60% by 2050; Urges the Commission when approving, and MS when planning transport infrastructure to fully ensure that induced CO2 emissions are accounted for and put into an overall strategy for sustainable mobility and emission reduction in the transport sector;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Member States in Central and Eastern Europe to ensure coordination and synergy between the European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds, the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Horizon 2020, the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) and EIB and EBRD resources when implementing projects aimed at improving the connection and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in the region; underlines that the use of all this readily available funding should be given priority, especially in the context of the current absorption rate, over investment participation by third parties in cases where this investment is driven by political considerations rather than business interests; encourages to use the potential of European private investments in the rail sector which could contribute to the increase in absorption rates and improve the quality of the transport services;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is concerned about the current estimates on Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes from Central and Eastern European Member States suggesting that 50% of the ESI Funds will be invested in road infrastructure, which does not contribute to reducing GHG emissions;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the need to reinforce investment in improving the quality of the railways in order to make them more attractive for both passenger and freight transport and increase their utilisation;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that Central and Eastern Europe has significant development potential as regards its inland waterways as well as its sea ports; considers that this could be used towards furthering the goal of enhancing multimodal transport in the regionpotential may only be exploited when fully respecting the Union acquis on the protection of the environment, biodiversity and water; Underlines the need of enhancing multimodal transport in the region and recommends giving priority to invest in linking different modes of transport more effectively;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the importance of coordinated project planning by Member States based on national master plans, realistic assessment of transport needs, cost-benefit analysis and stakeholder consultationand public services needs, alignment with the EU White Paper on transport, application of EU environmental legislation and the COP 21 agreement, cost-benefit analysis, minimization of external costs, guarantee of transparency and consultation of stakeholder as well as NGO's;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes that the ex-ante conditionality of drafting master plans for transport has helped the Member States in prioritising their transport investments; considers that the responsible services of the Commission must assess and provide for a follow-up of those master plans in order to ensure that these plans also comply with EU objectives and priorities and not only fulfil the ex-ante conditionality;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Is concerned that the master plans on transport in some Central and Eastern European member States lack alignment with the EU's White paper on transport, in particular contribution to the target set for greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction of 60 % by 2015; urges the Commission when approving, and MS when planning transport infrastructure to fully ensure that induced GHG emissions are accounted for and put into an overall transport strategy for sustainable transport and mobility and emissions reduction in this sector;
Amendment 38 #
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 and to make sure that the use of EU funds complies with the overall objectives, including on improving the railway sector, interconnectivity and interoperability; advocates the use of macro-regional strategies like those for the Alps, the Adriatic and Ionian region, the Danube and the Baltic Sea in order to advance transnational infrastructure projects;
Amendment 49 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines that the EuroVelo Cycling network and particularly the route no. 13 (Iron Curtain Trail), combined with railway connections, offer interesting potentials for the tourism SMEs in the Eastern and Central European macro-regions and must therefore be promoted;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that enhancing the coherence of the economic development of the Member States in the western, central and eastern parts of the EU requires large investments; underlines that the coordination required at European level must take account of the specific challenges in the Member States ands well as the differences in their economies, social security systems and traditionsthe demographic change and emphasizes the potential of green jobs in a better railway sector, in particular if clean technology is applied;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2347(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines the potential for green jobs in the railway sector, in particular if clean technology is applied;
Amendment 65 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned about the current estimates on Partnership Agreements and Operational Programmes from Central and Eastern European Member States suggesting that 50 % of the ESI Funds will be invested in road infrastructure, which does not contribute to reducing GHG emissions;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to offer technical assistance and intensive administrative help to national, regional and local administrations in order to achieve better capacity-building as well as more sustainable and higher absorption of the different EU Funds; furthermore asks the Commission, in cooperation with the national, regional and local administrations, to present a regular overall overview of transport projects with corresponding amounts, co-financed through the different EU funds;
Amendment 111 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the need to ensure fair road charging systems in the EU, based on the externalization of environmental and social costs; points out that flexibilities should be kept for Member States, owing to their particular characteristics, when establishing such systems; stresses nevertheless that EU co-funding of projects must be linked with the efficient application of interoperable road toll systems;
Amendment 118 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the urgent need to enhance the road infrastructure network along the eastern border of the EU, starting in Estonia, passing through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria and ending in Greece; considers that such efforts should build on the long-standing planning done already under the Via Carpatia project, while choosing the best option for respecting Natura 2000 and Habitat legislation; believes that the possibility of opening the Rhine-Danube corridor to the north of the EU through the Via Carpatia should be exploitassessed;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that a modal shift towards safer modes and the quality of road infrastructure has a direct impact on road safety; is concerned that road fatalities and serious injuries remain relatively high in many central and eastern Member States; underlines that measures to improve road safety should be further promoted at Member State, regional and EU level;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importancefirst priority of further developing rail transport for coherent, sustainable growth and cohesion in the central and eastern parts of the EU; underlines that railways shall play an important role in reducing the climate impact, air pollution as well as accidents and expects such efforts to have positive impacts on industrial development, freight logistics and, quality of public services and reliable passenger mobility; calls on the Member States to eliminate cross-border and national bottlenecks and to expand operational capacities;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Encourages the Commissions and the Member States to re-establish those missing links (1a) that are identified as regional abandoned or dismantled cross- border rail connections; __________________ 1a also see http://www.rail-missing- links.eu
Amendment 135 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Underlines the need to reinforce investment in improving the quality of the railways in order to make them more accessible and attractive in both fields of passenger and freight transport and increase their share in the modal split, corresponding to goal no. 3 on modal shift as formulated in the EU White Paper on Transport;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Criticises the underinvestment in cross-border railway lines and the low level of passenger rail services in many border areas; calls on the Member States to (re-)establish missing connections, put focus on maintenance of existing infrastructure and take consequent measures on the deployment of ERTMS as well as rail freight noise reduction;
Amendment 166 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that exploiting multimodality in inland waterway ports is crucial for their economic potential; underlines the role of adequate last-mile access and rail connections with interconnecting rail infrastructure at inland waterway terminals as well as transport hubs in port catchment areas for attracting users;
Amendment 168 #
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 taking special care in preserving natural habitats, environment, biodiversity and water and thereby conserving and promoting sustainable agriculture, fishing and tourism SMEs;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Considers that maritime ports and airports best serve the economic development of the central and eastern EU if they are hubs in an integrated multimodal transport system, interconnected with performant rail infrastructure;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recognises the diverse roles of accessible regional and local airportsintermodal infrastructure in the development of regions in the central and eastern EU and in facilitating trade, inclusive mobility and tourism accesbarrier-free access for persons with a handicap as well as PRMs; maintains that for any new facilities, traffic demand and potential as well as the impact on the environment must be duly assessed and use of EU funds strictly limited to economically, environmentally and social viable projects;
Amendment 194 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 3 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas Article 1(1) of Directive 2002/49/EC1a makes it clear that a common approach should be developed in the European Union ‘to avoid, prevent or reduce on a prioritised basis the harmful effects, including annoyance, due to exposure to environmental noise’; __________________ 1a Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise - Declaration by the Commission in the Conciliation Committee on the Directive relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise, OJ L 189, 18.07.2002, p.12.
Amendment 8 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas macro-regional strategies are a fundamental tool for applying the principle of territorial cohesioncontributing to the objective of territorial cohesion and reconciling the interests of different sectors in a functional area with shared characteristics and challenges;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the specific geomorphology of the macro-region should not be considered solely an obstacle to connectivity, but rather an opportunity to combine the transport systemdevelop sustainable intermodal transport services, based on regional best practice model, combined with protection of the climate as well as natural and cultural heritage as well as climate change mitigation;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas climate change mitigation and biodiversity preservation policies include the need for securing resilience of the ecosystems with enough habitat connectivity to allow for species migration;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas macro-regional strategies represent a model of multi-level governance in which the involvement of stakeholders representing local, regional and national levels is essential for the success of the strategies; whereas mutual cooperation between different macro- regions needs to be established in order to improve their policy coherence in line with European goals;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the strong bottom-up and partnership approach adopted by the regions of the Alpine area has ledfirst led to the entry into force and ratification of the Alpine Convention and more recently to the development of the European Union Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP), aimed at effectively addressing challenges that are common to the entire Alpine region;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that in the Alpine region largely human-made urbanised environments coexist alongside areas of sparsely populated mountain country; takes the view that the strategy should focus primarily on the latter because they have immense potentipreserving natural fcor the region as a wholeridors for species migration;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas financial resources should mainly be invested in the development of local connectivity, improving existing rail connections, specifically cross-border transport, in promoting small town centres, facilitating the accessibility of sustainable tourist facilities and ensuring essential health services;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas this region constitutes an interconnected macro-region with environmental, demographic, transport, tourism, climate change and energy- related issues, and whereas coordinated territorial planning couldis a pre-requisite to produce better results and added value for territorial cohesion of Alpine and peri- Alpine areas;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. BelievesIs concerned that climate change poses serious risks from the point of view of hydrogeological instability and biodiversity and that the melting of glaciers is a further cause of concern; points to the need, therefore, to promote protection of alpine rivers, agroecology and production models based on the circular economy, with the emphasis on preference for local materials, reuse, and service sharing that could be optimally encouraged and employed by green public procurement;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the Commission's action plan aimed at improving the sustainability of transport connectivity within and to the region and promoting intermodality and interoperability in passenger and freight transport; this should be oriented towards the quality of intermodal transport and mobility systems and services as shown by the Swiss good practice model;
Amendment 39 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the opening of the Gotthard basis tunnel on 01st June 2016 and encourages the Commission and the respective Alpine Member States to first evaluate the change of traffic flows by the use of the Simplon-Loetschberg and Gotthard tunnels, before planning additional big and expensive basis tunnels through the Alps;
Amendment 40 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that investment needs to be channelled, as a matter of priority, towards climate change adaptmitigation and adaptation, counteracting hydrogeological instability, including transition to a zero carbon model in forest management, tourism and agriculture;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Reminds the Commission of its 'Transport White Paper of 2011, Goal No. 3' to shift road freight onto other modes such as rail and invites the Commission in this regard to analyse the fall of the rail freight share through the Brenner during the last years and to undertake or support short term measures to stop this negative development;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the valuable experience gained in the implementation of the Alpine Convention which balances-out economic, social and environmental interests; Calls on the participating countries not to undermine these agreements reached and to maintain a high level of commitment for the sustainable development and protection of the Alps;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that the challenge of remaining ‘white spots’ in mobile coverage in the region can be changed into an opportunity both for ecotourism and medical research;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that investments should be channelled towards equal and effective access to healthcare for the whole population of the region;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that the Transport and Tourism Protocols within the Alpine Convention as ratified by the EU and the Alpine Member States, are a solid basis for the further sustainable development of cross-border transport and tourism policy in the macro-region;
Amendment 59 #
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 as well as representative civil organisations and also by promoting referendums;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it necessary to tap local, renewable and alternative energy sources;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 72 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Maintains that land use and occupation need to be regulated in order to ensure that land is used sustainably; therefore is of the opinion that a noise analysis of the new tunnel for the Lyon-Turin railways should be conducted prior to the construction works;
Amendment 72 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Supports strategic planning among both urban and rural areas of the Alpine areasgion, with a view to promoting networking and common targets in a coordinated and integrated policy framework (e.g. with reference to renewable energies, welfare, logistics, and business and social innovation);
Amendment 79 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Member States to invest in tourism infrastructure and to facilitate sustainable access via public transport to tourist destinations such as ski resorts and cycling in combination with train travelling.
Amendment 83 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underlines the importance of supporting networking and publishing of best practice examples of sustainable tourism initiatives, as it is for instance the case with the 'Alpine Pearls' network;
Amendment 91 #
2015/2324(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. BelievNotes that citizens, civil society and local businesses haveare legitimate stakeholders and therefore need to be involved in decision- making on all governance levels.
Amendment 96 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Recalls the principle of universal access to public services to be guaranteed in all territories of the EU which can create specific challenges in those ones with shrinking population; Stresses the need for the participating countries to encourage alternative and innovative solutions for the Alpine region in the provision of public services including tailor-made solutions adapted to local and regional needs if necessary;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that a macro-regional strategy for the Alps should secure the preservation ofprovide opportunities for forms of traditional economic activity to sustain and adapt where appropriate as well as fostering innovation and the development of new initiatives in this field;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Highlights the opportunities of the strategy for the development of its labour market which has significant levels of cross-border commuting; Calls on the participating Member States and regions to promote and facilitate employment and job mobility across the Alps including by fully exploiting the opportunities of EURES services for the Alpine region;
Amendment 121 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Supports the diversification of tourism supply by such means as tourist theme parks and routes, food and wine tourism and sporting tourism, in order to prolong the tourist season, enhance the competitiveness of tourist destinations, and promote new tourist activities that are better adapted to climate change and environmental protection;
Amendment 128 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the need for further diversification of the economic activities and employment opportunities in the Alpine region while preserving and promoting mountain agriculture; Notes that extensive grassland dairy farming in the Alps contributes to the protection of the landscape which is an important factor for sustainable tourism; Considers that appropriate regulatory measures are necessary to protect mountain dairy farming;
Amendment 142 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the participating countries not to launch new transport infrastructure projects as long as the existing infrastructures are not fully exploited; urges the Member States concerned to better respect and align with the objectives of the EU's White Paper on Transport (COM(2011)144), in particular the contribution to the target set for greenhouse gas emission reduction of 60% by 2050;
Amendment 151 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Draws attention to the lack of effective connections within mountain areas; urges the Commission and the Member States to facilitate better connection, notably for rail networks, at local level in order to enhance cohesion and quality of life in these areas and encourage resettlement;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on effective measures to prevent the circulation of Euro I, II and III heavy duty vehicles in the Alpine region;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Underlines the necessity to prioritise modal transfers to shift from road transport to rail transport, in particular for freight traffic;
Amendment 172 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the importance of protecting biodiversity in the Alpine region, and calls for joint efforts to introduce innovative measures for preserving the environment and reducing pollution whilst fully complying with the Union acquis on the protection of the environment, biodiversity and waters;
Amendment 176 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses the importance of minimising the water drainage induced by underground works while physical infrastructure projects are being carried out;
Amendment 188 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses the importance of preserving and protecting the unique habitat of mountainous regions and to develop it in a sustainable way including by restoring biodiversity and soil, promoting natural heritage and ecosystem services and providing green infrastructure thus also offering job opportunities in those sectors;
Amendment 201 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Points to the scarcity of useable land in the Alps, both mountainous and valley areas, which provides for potential conflicts due to diverging or overlapping interests on land classification and use; calls therefore on Member States to develop and apply spatial planning tools that facilitate coordination and public participation in territorial development; considers the Protocol on spatial planning and sustainable development of the Alpine Convention an important example to further capitalise on;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the participating countries to continue their efforts to diversify energy supply sources and to develop the renewable sources available, such as solar and wind energy, within the energy production mix; underlines the importance to guarantee sustainability and competitiveness of hydropower plants; calls on the participating countries to contribute to the setting-up of well- functioning electricity infrastructure networks in the macro- region;
Amendment 216 #
2015/2324(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Supports investment in smart energy infrastructure for both the production and the transport of electricity and gas, in line with the TEN-E network and in implementation of the concrete projects mentioned in the list of Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECIs)distribution, storage and transmission systems and in the integration of sustainable energy generated from renewable sources, in line with the investment priorities for the ESI Funds;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the Commission and the Member States to focus efforts on regions with low take-up of financial instrumentESI funds, including scale-up financing for the transition from start-ups to SMEs, in view of the important role of financial products in operational programmes, the EFSI and the EIB Group operations and to concentrate support from ESI funds primarily on SMEs as driving forces for the European economy;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges both the Member States and the Commission to make significant progress in further simplification of EU funding by 2017 with regard to application, management and monitoring/control of projects by introducing an EU-wide public procurement procedure, complete e- cohesion, a single audit based on risk, the reduction of data and information requirements and the elimination of gold- plating through extensive regulatory optimisationased on objective analysis and the principle of proporionality;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines the importance to fulfil the ex-ante conditionality relating to the Small Business Act which shall help improving the environment and administrative procedures for business development and entrepreneurship as well as the uptake of funding opportunities for SMEs;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Strongly encourages to introduce entrepreneurship in school curricula in order to foster entrepreneurial interest and talent, as identified in the Small Business Act;
Amendment 32 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Recalls the gender gap as also identified in the Small Business Act; Is concerned about the on-going low participation of women in starting-up and running a business; Requests the Commission and the Member States to pay particular attention to the gender dimension when supporting SMEs and to provide incentives for increasing women's participation;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the role of predictive regulation and process facilitation in the context of rapid developments in the knowledge-intensive and highly innovative SME sector including social-economy enterprises, bearing in mind its role in smart specialisation and the EU Urban Agenda, and looking ahead to the Pact of Amsterdam;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Invites the Commission and the Council to provide further support for COSME, Horizon 2020 and Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs in the context of the MFF review/revision, given their crucial role for SMEs locally and regionally and the important effects of innovation and clustering with special attention to promoting existing and creating new green jobs;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognizes the high potential of SMEs with respect to the creation of new and sustainable jobs, as well as to make existing jobs more green; Encourages to integrate the principles of circular economy in order to achieve economic growth and to create quality jobs in the SMEs sector;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2320(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Encourages to invest further efforts in order to benefit from the potential of SMEs to turn ecological challenges into business opportunities (Green Action Plan for the SMEs) and to promote the shift towards the green economy; Promotes the creation of business opportunities through integration of green business models and green technologies, as well as the Green Public Procurement on all governance levels;
Amendment 2 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates thatWhile in 2014, a quarter of the EU population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion, calls on the European Semester process was introduced to help achieve Europe 2020an targets for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; in this context, calls on the Commission to integrate the revised Europe 2020 strategy more firmly into the European Semester and to strengthen the role of the environment andprotection of the environment and universal access to healthcare in the process, acknowledging the substantial prospects for growthreduction of social and ienvestironmental in these areas as well as their contribution to the wider objectives of the strategyequalities and rise of the general quality of life;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses the need for an assessment of climate, environmental, health and social impacts of austerity measures and of country specific recommendations as well as economic and structural reform plans, also to achieve more efficient coordination across policies;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Underlines the need for increased involvement of EU Environment and Health ministers in the European Semester process at Council level;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Calls for increased and structured involvement of civil society such as environmental organisations, consumers organisations and independent patients organisations so as to safeguard the legitimacy and improve the effectiveness of the European semester process;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that if the upcomingdelayed strategy on a circular economy and the reform of waste legislation arhave to become a reality and the European economy is to be turned into a circular model,; it is therefore essential to urgently integrate recommendations to this effect into the European Semester process; recommends that circular economy's principles should be integrated in country specific recommendations;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that strongly reducing external resource and energy dependence is key to achieving long-term growth and will enhance the competitiveness of the EU, as well as social cohesion and justice;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Considers that European Semester should also incorporate reporting on renewable energy and energy efficiency on the basis of legally binding targets set in Union legislation;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Reiterates the need to phase out subsidies that are harmful to air quality, water quality and soils quality by 2020 and to shift taxes away from labour to environmental taxation;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it important to assess the equality and performance of healthcare systems in the framework of the European Semester and supports a shift to an outcomeequal and sustainable access-based approach; calls on the Commission to develop tools to monitor health outcomes and measureincrease transparency of the costs in medical research, development and production as well as measure universal access to high-quality healthcare with the aim of reducing divergences and health inequalities between and within Member States.
Amendment 45 #
2015/2285(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Considering that well-functioning ecosystems are prerequisite for maintaining and improving public health, therefore calls for significant investment in research and innovation in environmental health.
Amendment 16 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the EU, which account for around 99% of all businesses, make a fundamental contribution to economic growth, social cohesion and high quality job creation, providing over 100 million jobs which generate 2 out of every 3 private sector jobs;
Amendment 20 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas European SMEs are very diverse and include a vast number of micro-enterprises based at local level, which often operate in traditional sectors, and a growing number of new start-ups and fast- growing innovative enterprises as well as social-economy enterprises focused on specific targets and groups; whereas these business models have different problems and, therefore, different needs;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the introduction of thematic concentration into cohesion policy programming for 2014-2020 provided an effective tool for the design of operational programmes with a better focus on investment priorities to achieve a critical mass for real impacts;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Considers that SMEs are the driving forces for the European economy but often face multiple challenges due to size; Recommends therefore to focus support from ESI Funds on SMEs exclusively and refrain from subsidising large enterprises;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Considers that regional state aid should be coherent with Cohesion Policy support for enterprises; Invites the Commission to set-out provisions that subsidies are targeted towards SMEs and to exempt those ones from state aid obligations that are future-oriented and generate societal and eco-system benefits;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take into account the added value of SME projects for the development and innovation of traditional sectors whilst respecting the principles of sustainability, as this will not only stimulate job creation, but also maintain local and regional business specificities;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Asks the Commission to take into consideration the principles of the circular economy package in the implementation of TO 3, in order to foster more sustainable economic growth and generate new high- quality jobs for SMEs, with special attention to promoting green jobs;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States and regional authorities to make fullconsider cautiously the use of the financial instrument opportunities; emphasises the need to ensure the transparency, accountability and scrutiny of such financial instruments; calls for simplified access to credit, taking into account the particular characteristics of micro-enterprises;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the lack of evidence on the outcomes and results achieved by financial instruments and the loose link of those financial instruments to overarching objectives and priorities of the EU; Calls on the Commission to further improving the provision of grants instead of primarily promoting the use of financial instruments;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the ex-ante conditionality relating to the Small Business Act which shall help improving the environment and administrative procedures for business development and entrepreneurship as well as the uptake of funding opportunities for SMEs;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reiterates its calls to enhance transparency and the participation of all relevant regional and local authorities, civil society stakeholders and interested parties; reiterates, therefore, the need for implementation of the partnership principle as detailed in the Common Provisions Regulation and the Code of Conduct on Partnership; Encourages organizations representing future-oriented, sustainable and eco-innovative sectors of the economy to get involved in the partnership, and calls on the Commission and Member States to empower these organizations including by making use of technical assistance and capacity building;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Asks the Managing Authorities to take into consideration the characteristics and specific competences of individual territories, with a view to promoting both traditional and innovative economic sectors; calls on the Commission to draw up specific programmes which embody all relevant green growth elements for SMEs; stresses the need for youth entrepreneurship potential to be used to the full in the context of green growth, as a way to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability; Strongly encourages to introduce entrepreneurship in school curricula in order to foster entrepreneurial interest and talent, as identified in the Small Business Act;
Amendment 152 #
2015/2282(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Recalls the gender gap as also identified in the Small Business Act; Is concerned about the on-going low participation of women in starting-up and running a business; Requests the Commission and the Member States to pay particular attention to the gender dimension when supporting SMEs and to provide incentives for increasing women's participation;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas during these times of economic crisis the EU must step up its efforts to create smart and, sustainable economicand inclusive growth;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas smart specialisation combines and brings together different policies including on entrepreneurship, education and innovation for regions to identify and select priority areas for their development and related investments through focusing on their strengths and comparative advantages;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas RIS3 should help make the European economy more competitive, create more high-quality jobs, take on board newa wide range of experiences, contribute to the dissemination of good practices and develop a new entrepreneurial spirit, combined with a functioning digital single market and smart specialisation that could lead to new skills, knowledge, innovation and employment in order better to exploit research results and take advantage of all forms of innovation;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that smart specialisation strategies (S3s) support thematic concentration and strategic programming of the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) and lead to increased performance orientation on the ground, thus contributing to the Europe 2020 objectives; emphasises that the aim of these strategies is to create knowledge- based and sustainable growth, not only in well-developed areas, but also in regions in transition as well as in less developed and rura and high- quality jobs in all regions;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests that the new ex-ante conditionality provisions for the attribution of ESI Funds are fully respected in order to make smart specialisation strategies work;
Amendment 35 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on all actors involved to develop RIS3 on the basis of analyses of each region’s relative strengths and potentialexisting capabilities, assets and competences, to focus on productive specialisation to detect emerging niches or comparative advantages for smart specialisation, and to enhance a stronger partnership between the public and private sectors;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the authorities concerned to put a stronger focconsider with caution the use onf financial instruments, as innovation should not only be focused on grants, but also be able to find alternative means of finance;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets that some Member States have decided to opt for national RIS3 without giving local and regional authorities a chance to develop their own views; Underlines the importance of a regional approach and calls on Member States concerned to reconsider replacing the national RIS3 by regional ones in order not to miss out growth opportunities;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for continued efforts to encourage a change of mentality and to promote innovative policy approaches to boost intraregional, inter-regional, extra-regional and transnational collaboration including for macro-regions;
Amendment 71 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Recalls the importance of social innovation to be underlined which can help establish new business models and cultures thus providing for an appropriate environment for the implementation of the circular economy;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that the integratedcomplementary use of ESI Funds with Horizon 2020 and the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) provides excellent options to boost innovation at regional, national and EU level;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Considers it beneficial to address future-oriented sectors of the economy in smart specialisation strategies; Maintains that the implementation of those strategies can only be successful if based on local and regional assets; Underlines, therefore, the need to strengthen local and regional resources and adapt them, if necessary, to future needs and requirements for sustainable development, in particular in the food and energy sector;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls for periodic monitoring – both quantitative and qualitative – of the implementation of the strategies and to involve stakeholders including from civil society in this process; criticises the fact that both regions and Member States face similar problems in terms of evaluation of monitoring, and calls on regions to develop strong qualitative and quantitative measures, and to publish regular reports on achievements of their objectives, in order to better analyse the impact of RIS3;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Regrets that RIS3 often recognise the need to help enterprises exploit all forms of innovation, but then only support innovation based on technology knowledge; Recalls the importance of all kinds of innovation systems and institutions regardless their size and of their linkage to local and regional clusters;
Amendment 31 #
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 ; __________________ 1emphasises the importance to integrate the needs of disabled passengers for obtaining barrier-free accessibility in the fields of transport, mobility and tourism; __________________ 1 COM(2015)0615. COM(2015)0615.
Amendment 33 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need to adopt the European Accessibility Act that is instrumental in addressing all the issues related to PRM accessibility in the fields of transport, mobility and tourism;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that acquired knowledge on the need for barrier-free mobility and tourism services must be more fully integrated into upcoming research and innovation programmes, such as those within Horizon 2020;
Amendment 57 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to provide an regular 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 3 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that improving energy efficiency is crucial to achieving our climate targets and starting the transition towards a more sustainable energy system, to creating jobs and growth - especially in SMEs and industry, to increasing productivity and to reducing our dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls that energy efficiency is conductive to economic growth and creates local jobs, also contributing to European re-industrialisation objectives;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Notes that buildings account for 40% of final energy use and 36% CO2 emissions while 50% of final energy consumption is used for heating and cooling, 80% of which in buildings; consequently calls for more efforts to incentivise deep renovation of poorly insulated buildings stock in the EU;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that common efforts by the EU will help to create a common market for goods and services that help to save energy, which will bring down costs for all consumers and create a more level playing field for industry;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Energy Efficiency Directive triggered many positive developments in the Member States, but that poor implementation is hindering its full potential; points out that energy efficiency is not being applied as an effective long-term way to fight and prevent energy poverty, as referred to in Article 7(7)(a) of Directive 2012/27/EU; calls for platforms to be set up to enable best practice to be exchange at local and regional level in Member States;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines, therefore, the need for more guidance from the European Commission, in order to help Member States implementing the Directive, and reporting progress; calls for the implementation of energy efficiency on the local and regional level; Calls to ensure, through the change of the Article 7 of Directive 2012/27/EU, long-term and stable financing of energy efficiency projects;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the very unambitious target of at least 27 % for improving energy efficiency in 2030 adopted by the European Council in 2014, in contrast to the 40% target adopted by the Parliament in December 2015, notes that the 27% which is mainly justified by an extremely unrealistic high discount rate in a previous impact assessment; recalls that the discount rate of 17.5 % is higher than the discount rate for energy investment in Iraq (15 %)1; __________________ 1 Friends of the Earth Europe (2015): Battle of the Discount Rates https://www.foeeurope.org/sites/default/files/energy _savings/2015/battle-discount-rates.pdf
Amendment 64 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that a high private discount rate would reflect the unrealistic assumption that cost- efficientective investments in energy efficiency will not happen because of a number of obstacles, whereas it is the duty of political actors to overcome obstacles to such investments;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls Parliament's resolutions of 5 February 2014, 26 November 2014 and 14 October 2015, which call for three binding energy and climate targets for 2030, in particular the 40 % energy efficiency target; emphasises that the post-2020 EU energy efficiency target should be binding and implemented through individual national targets; urges the Commission to develop various 2030 energy efficiency scenarios, including at the level fixed by Parliament of 40 %;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that loopholes in the existing Directive, especially in Article 7, must be eliminated, while keeping flexibility for the Member States to choose among the measuresand recommends that all Member States implement a single energy savings obligation market (ESO);
Amendment 99 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Proposes that the title of Article 7 be changed to ‘energy saving support schemes’ because there is no obligation to save energy for consumers and SMEs, but an obligation for Member States and/or utilities to give incentives and take actions in order to deliver energy savings;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls the European Commission and Member States to prioritise Article 4, with regard to the preparation of the second version of the strategies, to be delivered in 2017 in order to achieve a nZEB-level building stock at EU level by 2050;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Calls for plans to be drawn up with a view to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and channelling financial resources towards energy efficiency projects serving to achieve the EU’s goals for decarbonisation of the energy sector by 2050;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2232(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Reinstates its call for a significant investment programme for energy efficiency in Europe, fully mobilising the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and structural funds; notes that energy efficiency projects are often small- scale and need to be bundled into larger portfolios; to this end, calls on the Commission, the European Investment Bank and Member States to deploy more technical assistance and project development assistance to facilitate investments;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the 2014-2020 generation of cohesion policy provides for and encourages the use of integrated and place- based approaches to foster economic, social and territorial cohesion while also promoting territorial governance;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas CLLD and ITI are innovative instruments in cohesion policy, which some Member States will implement in such form for the first time and which can contribute significantly to the achievement of economic, social and territorial cohesion, the creation of quality local jobs, sustainable urban development and attainment of the Europe 2020 objectives;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas CLLD is based on the experience of implementing LEADER, URBAN and EQUAL in previous funding periods, and mainly builds on the LEADER approach which has led to an exponential increase in Local Action Groups (LAGs) since its inception in 1991;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas CLLD is mandatory for EAFRD only, and optional for ERDF, ESF and EMFF;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas ITI is a tool which can be used to deliver integrated actions for sustainable urban development, as defined in Article 7 of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) regulation (Regulation (EU) No 1301/2013); whereas it can also target a variety of other types of territory including cross-border areas;
Amendment 36 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that proper delegation of responsibilities to local actorsand resources to lower levels of decision-making and their ownership of territorial development strategies are crucial for the success of the bottom-up approach; stresses, however, that local actors require technical and financial support from national and EU levels, especially in the early stages of the implementation process;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is concerned that certain Member States are reluctant to embrace the bottom-up approach and to entrust an adequate level of responsibilities to local groups; calls on the Commission, while fully remaining within its competences, to provide recommendations to Member States on how to overcome the trust issue and administrative obstacles between the different levels of governance related to the implementation of CLLD and ITI;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is of the opinion that sub-delegation of competences and resources needs to be further promoted and increased and sustainable solutions be found in order to achieve long-term benefits for local development;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the important role of CLLD and ITI for territorial governance to be reinforced; considers that the involvement of partners can also strengthen the integrated and place-based approach aimed at in Cohesion Policy, in particular where take-up of CLLD and ITI is low;
Amendment 58 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers youth unemployment to be one of the most pressing issues facing a large number of Member States; stresses that local and territorial development strategies have to recognise tackling youth unemployment and creation of high- quality jobs as one of their top priorities;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the Member States to increase the use of CLLD and ITI and to allow more flexible rules, in particular in areas referred to in Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, such as islands, mountainous and rural regions; calls on the Member States to make use of the flexibility as provided for in Article 33 (6) to better respond to the specificities of these regions;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the integration of multiple funds continues to be a challenge for stakeholders, particularly in the context of CLLD and ITI; considers that comprehensive simplification efforts are necessary in order to create favourable conditions for the implementation of these tools; welcomes, therefore, the establishment of the High Level Group of Independent Experts on Monitoring Simplification for Beneficiaries of the European Structural and Investment Funds and the Commission’s efforts in the field of Better Regulation; stresses the need to find common ground when making recommendations, as simplification in one Member State might lead to complication in another;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights, in particular, the necessity to tackle gold-plating practices by which additional, and often unnecessary, requirements and hurdles are created at national and regional levels; notes that many audit layers often exist which increase the administrative burden for beneficiaries; recommends that audit activities are streamlined and that monitoring is focused on performance, while maintaining an adequate high level of control;
Amendment 103 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the creation of the new CLLD instrument, which has gone beyond the previous LEADER, URBAN and EQUAL initiatives to empower local communities and provide specific local solutions, not only via EAFRD, but also the other ESI Funds; ; regrets that CLLD is only mandatory for EAFRD and that local and participatory approaches are declining in ERDF, ESF and EMFF, thus opportunities and qualitative benefits deriving from CLLD being missed out in the 2014-2020 period;
Amendment 109 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points out that CLLD can also offer possibilities for urban areas and canshould be an important part of wider urban development strategies;
Amendment 114 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets that in a number of Member States CLLD will be instituted through a mono-fund approach which can lead to missed opportunities in creating more effective local development strategies; recalls the importance of an integrated approach and the need to involve as much local civil society stakeholders as possible;
Amendment 127 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights the fundamental importance of a non-discriminatory and transparent approach and of minimising potential conflicts of interest; welcomes, furthermore, the participation of a wide range of partners in LAGs; emphasises, however, thconsiders appropriate the provision whereby public authorities nor any single interest group cannot hold more than 49% of voting rights in LAGs, as provided for in the current legislative framework, may in certain situations impede the implementation of CLLD since the other interest groups involved might lack the adequate expertise and resourceswhich allows contributing to moving away from an administrative approach towards a result- oriented and entrepreneurial one; asks the Commission to closely monitor and assess the implementation of this provision in or, and possibly provider to detect regions where these requirements can pose particular problems, and possibly provide future recommendationsargeted capacity building and technical assistance;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that ITI should not be privileged in urban areas only, but promoted in any functional area, as ITI is best placed to take account of specific territorial needs by more flexibly determining its territorial scope, thus following a genuine place-based approach;
Amendment 140 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Considers that ITI also provides for an appropriate structure to tackle territories with poor access to services and isolated and segregated communities;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that the early involvement of local governments and civil society stakeholders in the territorial development strategy, leading from the bottom up, is key for the future ownership, participation and success of the integrated territorial strategy that will be implemented at the local level;
Amendment 148 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages the Member States to opt for a truly multi-fund approach to ITIs in order to achieve synergies between the funds in a given territory and to tackle challenges in a more comprehensive manner; underlines that targeted capacity building is necessary to facilitate the pooling of funds from different sources;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2224(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that new ITIs can be introduced in the course of the implementation of the 2014-2020 period;
Amendment 1 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the new approach for a more streamlined European Semester 2015 to focus on the four key priorities for economic growth: boosting investment, implementation of structural reforms, fiscal responsibility and improving employment policy; welcomesunderlines the need for 'greening' the European Semester to better integrate environmental sustainability into the wider cycle of economic governance; takes note of the country-specific recommendations (CSRs) 2015, which address the growth drivers that can allow sustainable recovery and through which progress can be achieved within a shorter timeframe (12- - 18 months);
Amendment 6 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the macroeconomic framework seems to be essentialelements explain only part of the convergence process in Europe aiming to achieving the objective of reducing disparities in the levels of development as defined in Article 174 of the TFEU and that cohesion policy can be a strong driver for achieving this objective if accompanied by a sound macro-economic framework; is deeply concerned that, in an economic environment with high government debt levels and macro-economic imbalances, the effectiveness of ESI funds can be greatly diminished;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds the initial rejection by the European Parliament of the macroeconomic conditionality in Cohesion Policy; asks the Commission to avoid the application of Article 23 CPR;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2210(INI)
3. Welcomes the closer links between the objectives of the European Semester process and the programming of the ESI Funds 2014-2020, and especially the systematic references to CSRs and NRPs (National Reform Programmes) in the programming exercise; considers that cohesion policy investments could play a very important role in supporting structural reforms by following up the relevant CSRs and NRPs; calls for steps to be taken to ensure compleimentarity and synergies between the ESI Funds, the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and the other EU-subsidised programmes and initiatives, as well as national public investments and private financial instruments, in order to obtain maximum added value from the investments effected;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure the quality of interventions co-financed by cohesion policy and compliance with most relevant CSRs and NRP; notes that, in the 2013 and 2014 financial years there were more CSRs with relevance for ESI Funds programming and that medium- term structural reforms related to ESI Funds investments are still necessary and are very often contained in the ex-ante conditionalities of the ESI Funds common framework;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with great concern the persistently high unemployment rates across most Member States, especially as regards youth and long-term unemployment; stresses the need for structural reforms to be implemented at regional, national and EU level in order to create sustainable employment opportunities and boost quality job creation;
Amendment 23 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the Member States to ensure swift and effective implementation of the respective CSRs for 2015 and those outstanding from previous years in order to achieve sustainable growth and jobs; deplorestakes note in this connectiontext of the non- binding natures of the recommendations; recalls that the quality of ESI Funds interventions as policy responses to the challenges identified in the CSRs will will partly depend on how Member States connect their structural reforms, better spending and the use of ESI funds through the National Reform Programmes and the ensuing programme implementation;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesTakes note of the entry into force of the regulation on the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI);, underlines the strong combined potential of the Investment Plan for Europe and the ESI Funds in terms of boosting competitiveness, sustainable economic growth and job creation; urges the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to step up the structural reforms and to improve the regulatory and administrative environment in order to substantially improve the business and investment climate and reap the full benefits of scarce public finances;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2210(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider innovative ways to encourage investment in the EU and highlights the fact that the increased use of financial instruments within the 2014- 2020 cohesion policy can help to produce a multiplier effect with the EU budget and also to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of ESI Funds investment; emphasizes, however, the need to ensure transparency, accountability and scrutiny for financial instruments or any other mechanisms that involve the EU budget, and in particular the EFSI.
Amendment 6 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that the financial year 2014 has been the first year of implementation of the funding period 2014-2020 and the new generation of Cohesion Policy programmes; recalls the delays of the start of the 2014-2020 programmes and that most of the payments in 2014 are linked to the programmes of the 2007- 2013 period;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Underlines, that avoidance of irregularities and fight against fraud are necessary at all times and must not be sacrificed over speed, even if time pressure is high in case of adopting new programmes more quickly or finalising projects on time in view of closure of programmes;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considering that non-fraudulent irregularities result mainly from weak financial management and control systems, calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that appropriate, efficient and effective financial management and control systems are set up in accordance with the relevant rules of the regulatory framework; is concerned about the low number of authorities already designated for the implementation of Cohesion Policy 2014-2020 which is a pre-requisite for submission of the first application for interim payments in accordance with Article 124(1) and Article 135(3) of the Common Provisions Regulation; urges the Member States and their national and regional authorities to increase their efforts in order to ensure a smooth implementation and flow of resources, and to comply with all required elements of internal control including anti-fraud measures;
Amendment 33 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that administrative capacity is essential for regular and efficient use of European Structural and Investment Funds and calls on the Commission and Member States to reinforce the exchange of knowledge and good practices; underlines the importance of providing support and guidance to Member States and helping them in the process of designating authorities in particular;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes note of the Commission's Action Plan on Public Procurement aimed at improving the performance in applying public procurement during the 2014-2020 programming period while responding to the longstanding concern relating to infringement of public procurement rules as the main source of error in Cohesion Policy;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the Court's views that there is a weak focus on results and that the Europe 2020 Strategy goals are not systematically translated into operational targets in the partnership agreements, and calls on the Commission to provide details on these issues in the context of the reporting on the outcome of the negotiations, due at the end of 2015; reminds the Commission to also draw conclusions on the late start of the 2014-2020 programmes in this reporting;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Is seriously concerned that payment delays - to a large extend - hit small and vulnerable beneficiaries especially when they are not reimbursed by the Member States before the certifying authorities have received the payment from the Commission and therefore have to bear the negative impact of payment delays despite a lack of financial capacity to pre- finance expenditure for a long time;
Amendment 21 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that outstanding payments undermine the credibility and accountability of the Union, in particular in those parts of the society and territory where they are most needed; Considers the payment backlog a structural problem likely to re-occur due to the low payment ceilings; Requests therefore a long-term solution going beyond the short-term alleviations of the payment plan;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that persistent problems such as financial barriers result in a lack of investment within the EU and the urgent need to mobilise investment in order to boost the real economy; welcomnotes, in this regard, the proposal for an Investment Plan for Europe and the new European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI); recalls that there is a need to ensure consistency and complementarity between the EFSI and other EU policies and instruments, in particular the ESI Funds;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the EIB Operational Plan for 2015-2017; welcomes the fact that it recognises that speeds of recovery differ between the Member States and that it has set economic and social cohesion as a cross-cutting policy goal; believes that the EIB's own rules and procedures, including on horizontal and sector policies, should apply to all actions that involve EU budget including EFSI;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the enlarged role the EIB Group will play in implementing cohesion policy for the 2014-2020 programming period; expresses its concern about the low rate of disbursement of Cohesion Policy financial instruments to beneficiaries, as also underlined by the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the importance to ensure transparency, accountability and scrutiny for financial instruments and the need for regular assessment of the functioning of such instruments;
Amendment 44 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EIB to increase its support to projects covered by the EU macro- regional strategy; stresses the importance of continuing to support the traditional economicinnovative sectors in the EU, such as agriculture, shipbuilding and tourismenergy efficiency and renewable energies; calls, furthermore, for the establishment of financial and investment platforms in order to enable the bundling of funds from various sources and the mobilisation of investments needed for such macro- regional projects;
Amendment 48 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises the results-oriented approach for cohesion policy for the 2014- 2020 programming period; calls for more information, within the context of EIB annual reporting, on the results and the contribution of EIB activities to cohesion policy objectives; calls, in this context, on the Commission and the Member States to make full use of the possibilities afforded by Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 to increase the use of the financial instruments, where appropriate, for the period up to 2020; points to the lack of evidence that financial instruments achieve better results than grants; and underlines that expectations cannot always be met, such as achieving the envisaged leverage effect;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for a strengthened dialogue between the EIB and Parliament’s Committee on Regional Development, with regard to EIB activities which have an impact on economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU; maintains that all beneficiaries should have access to financial instruments.
Amendment 7 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas even eleven years after adoption of the Directive, the Commission has not yet adopted the guidelines on inspections as required by Article 22(1)(c) of the Directive;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Member States concerned and the Commission to ensure the correct and complete transposition and implementation of the Directive as soon as possible;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges the Commission, therefore, to adopt sector-specific guidelines on inspections in the extractive waste industries as soon as possible, and in any case not later than by the end of 2017;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for reform of the current reporting mechanism (including the questionnaire) as a matter of priority, taking into accountin time for the upcoming deadlines for the third reporting period (2014-2017), so as to allow a proper assessment of the implementation of the Directive in practice based on the third reporting period and thereafter; calls on the Commission to ensure that the questionnaire no longer allows for different interpretations, requires Member States to report on extractive waste facilities and requires that only up-to-date information is submitted;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes noteRegrets that the Commission has published only one implementation report covering both the first and second reporting periods (2008-2011 and 2011- 2014), instead of one every three years as required pursuant to Article 18(1) of the Directive, thus leaving the public for many years without information on an economic activity with significant environmental, health and social implicationsthe (lack of) implementation of this Directive and hereby de facto delaying further action to ensure full implementation of this Directive, even though this Directive deals with an economic activity with significant environmental, health and social implications; calls on the Commission to strictly respect the three- year intervals for reporting;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is especially concerned about the incompleteness of the process regarding the due classification and permitting of Category A facilities, which involve higher risks, and warns that external emergency plans are missing for around 25 % of the Category A facilities located on EU territory; calls, therefore, on the Member States to finalise the adequate classification of facilities on their territories and to adopt the missing external emergency plans no later than by the end of 2017;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2117(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Draws attention to its resolution of 5 May 2010 on a complete ban on cyanide mining in the EU, especially in light of the weak implementation status concerning the authorisation of Category A facilities, and reiterates its call on the Commission to propose a complete ban on the use of cyanide mining technologies in the European Union as soon as possible; , especially in light of the availability of non-toxic alternatives such as for example cyclodextrin 1a ; _________________ 1aLiu et al. (2013) "Selective isolation of gold facilitated by second-sphere coordination with α-cyclodextrin", Nature Communications
Amendment 5 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Asks the Commission and Member States to include transport as a high priority in its EU Climate policy, in particular in view of the upcoming COP 21 discussions and to propose for instance coherent fuel efficiency standards also for heavy goods vehicles, busses and ships, as they already exist for cars and vans;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Deplores the lack of courage of the Commission in pursuing its goal to reduce the GHG and oil dependency of the transport sector and encourages the Commission to accelerate and intensify efficient measures to reach its goals;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that transport represents over 30 % of final energy consumption in Europe and that 94 % of transport relies on oil products; therefore urges the Commission to make proposals to stop or at least diminish any direct or indirect subsidy for fossil fuels;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that electrified public transport as well as electric bicycles are very well developed on a technical as well as a commercial level and therefore offer the best opportunities to use renewable energy and reduce other unsustainable energy sources such as nuclear energy, fossil fuels, etc.;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Encourages increased support for research and innovation towards finding better mobility solutions, both technologically such as how best to use vehicles for energy storage, how to increase battery performance, smart grid technology, as well as with supporting technologies and policies such as integrated ticketing or mandatory start/stop engines;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Encourages the development of energy infrastructures, including also alternative fuel infrastructure, in a macro-regional approach in order to fight the establishment of 'energy islands' and to use concepts like 'the methanol economy', 'smart grid infrastructure' also for electro-mobility and 'transport vehicles as energy storage' to increase efficient use and security of energy supply;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Encourages the Commission to concentrate efforts on Action point 11 on those measures, which include sustainable urban mobility to reduce the negative impact on the environment and citizens health caused by the fossil fuel dependency of the private and public transport in the urban and sub-urban areas; and to promote a great potential for zero-use of fossil fuels through the use of non-motorised mobility (walking and cycling);
Amendment 25 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the agreement of the European Council on the ‘2030 framework for climate and energy policies’ which must still be implemented through the ordinary legislative procedure comprises the commitment of an at least 40% domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, being the basis for developing the decarbonisation dimension of the Energy Union; this decision also constitutes an ambitious contribution to the international climate negotiations with a view to achieving a binding climate agreement in 2015notes that with this contribution the EU is not in line with the 2°C objective on the basis of IPCC science, unless the carry-over of overachievement of the 2020 target is removed and the 40% target is increased;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Recalls the European Parliament resolution adopted on 5 February 2014 on the 2030 framework for climate and energy policy which calls for three binding targets: an energy efficiency target of 40%, a renewables target of at least 30% and a GHG reduction target of at least 40%;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the key role of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) as a cost-effective tool to achieve the EU’s 2030 emission reduction target; in addition to the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), a structural post 2020 reform of the ETS should be implemented, to take into account the 2030 CO2 reduction target, and including as long as no; in the event that comparable efforts are not undertaken in other major economies tangible and more harmonised measures on carbon leakage to safeguard EU industry, byby trading partners, calls on the Commission to come forward with proposals to neutralise carbon constraint at EU borders in order to ensuringe that there will be no additional direccarbon cost cand indirect ETS costs at the level of best performers and by taking into account changing production levels be transmitted to the EU economy as intended in introducing the emissions trading mechanism without unfair competition;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Commission to include into its work on harmonising certification criteria for sustainable tourism a criteria on the use of renewable energy as well as one criteria on the reduction of CO2 emissions, according to the EU targets;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for new EU initiatives in the non- ETS sectors, in particular in the transport and buildings sector to assist Member States in achieving their reduction targets; supports the introduction of the efficiency first principle, and an ambitious and binding EU-level energy efficiency target for 2030 of at least 30%, that should be focused in particular on non-ETS sectors40%, translated into national binding targets, as decided by the European Parliament;
Amendment 79 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In line with the vision for the Energy Union ‘with citizen at its core’, insists that the Commission engages citizens in the energy transition, in particular through encouraging and enabling citizen to consume and produce their own energy with renewable energy sources; calls for the Commission and the Member States to ensure a level playing field for new business models such as co-operatives and other Community Power Initiatives for both urban and rural areas;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underscores the need for more harmonised support schemes for renewables and more intra-EU trade inEurope to become number one in renewables as stated by President Juncker, for an equal level playing field for renewables within the EU, and for more emphasis on decentralised production and self- consumption of renewable electricity,;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists on the need for more ambitious EU initiatives for developing and stimulating incentives for the roll-out of alternative fuels infrastructure, to further incentivise the production and use of sustainable advanced biofuels and to speed up the electrification ofthat represent significant lifecycle GHG savings, and to speed up the electrification of transport as well as modal shift away from road transport;
Amendment 138 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. As a matter of urgency, calls on the Commission to come forward with a proposal to revise the fuel consumption and CO2 labelling scheme for passenger cars to ensure consumers are provided with more accurate, relevant and comparable information on CO2 emissions, fuel consumption, running costs and tax related information so as to guide consumer choice towards the most energy efficient cars, and in turn incentivise manufacturers to improve the energy efficiency of their vehicles and increase energy security;
Amendment 141 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Highlights the success of Ecodesign measures in improving the energy efficiency and energy consumption of products at the use phase, thereby decreasing running costs for European households and contributing in reducing dependence on foreign energy supplies; calls on the Commission to introduce further implementing measures, taking into account the wider resource efficiency agenda, and review existing measures to ensure their adequacy;
Amendment 147 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Member States - in order to trigger the much needed changes of the Energy Market Model and the related investments in the energy sector - to develop long term energy transition strategies and if possible among all stakeholders a ‘national energy pact’ in the light of the ‘Energy Roadmap 2050’ and the long-term target of 80-95% reduction of greenhouse gasephasing out of all carbon emissions by 2050;
Amendment 150 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. On the basis of the precautionary principle and on the principle that preventive action should be taken, taking into account the risks and the negative climate, environmental and health impacts involved in hydraulic fracturing for the exploitation of unconventional fracking and the gaps identified in the EU regulatory regime for shale gas activities, urges Member States not to authorise any new unconventional hydraulic fracturing operations in the EU;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses the significant co-benefits to climate, air quality, public health and environment from improving energy security through increased energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy such as wind, solar and geothermal energy;
Amendment 158 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Recalls the environmental, climate and health risks and impacts related to the extraction of unconventional fossil fuels and warns against using the Energy Union context to promote such energy sources;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2113(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reaffirms the EU’s and its Member States’ firm commitment to complete the single energy market, ensuring the strict application of the acquis and calls on the Commission to propose a mandatory 15% targetut regulatory structures in place to monitor and ensure the adequate and effective use of cross border interconnection infrastructure, in particular for renewable electricity, by 202516;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the cohesion policy represents the main EU investment policy in the real economy; highlights that in some Member States it is the main source of funding for investments developing synergies and having a multiplying effect in economic growth and job creation and environment and climate protection;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that the cohesion policy, which accounts for almost a third of the total EU budget, provides – through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESI Funds) – the appropriate framework for contributing to meeting the smart, sustainable and inclusive growth objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2074(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned about the slow start of implementation of the 2014-2020 programmes; calls on the Member States to set-up their management and control structures including for financial management as quickly as possible in order to start sending payment claims thus avoiding a concentration of payment requests towards the coming years;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2013(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is concerned that a high proportion of programmes is still pending adoption, and considers essential that all programmes are adopted and rolled out as soon as possible, while keeping a high focus on quality and the need to keep up the fight against fraud, so that the implementation of the policy suffers no further delays;
Amendment 139 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
(ba) the following point 2a is inserted: "2a "Multi-layered packaging" shall mean packaging composed of more than one layer of material."
Amendment 156 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Such other measures may consist of national programmes, incentives through extended producer responsibility schemes to minimise the environmental impact of packaging or similar actions adopted, if appropriate, in consultation with economic operators and environmental organisations, and designed to bring together and take advantage of the many initiatives taken within Member States as regards prevention. They shall comply with the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1(1).
Amendment 167 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 a (new)
(2a) In Article 4, the following paragraph 3a is inserted: 3a. By 31 December 2018, the Commission shall produce a report assessing the environmental, social and economic impacts of increased European consumption of bio-based packaging, including impacts on land use, forests and the aquatic environment. The Commission shall also produce a report by 31 December 2018 assessing the environmental, social and economic benefits of reducing and reusing packaging in comparison to (a) continuing to use non-bio-based packaging and (b) gradually replacing non-bio-based packaging with bio-based packaging.
Amendment 226 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point vi a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point g – point vi a (new)
(vi a) 50% of multi-layered packaging;
Amendment 253 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iv a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point iv a (new)
(iva) 55% of multi-layered packaging;
Amendment 258 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(v) 895% of paper and cardboard.
Amendment 259 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point v a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point i – point v a (new)
(va) 65% of plastics;
Amendment 298 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 6a – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) The Commission shall promote the development of European Standards on the quality of materials entering the final recycling process. These standards shall be developed by the European Standardization Bodies within three years after the entry into force of this Directive.
Amendment 350 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3a – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3a – subparagraph 1
3a. Member States shall report the data concerning the attainment of the targets laid down in Article 6(1)(a) to (i) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected.
Amendment 361 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 15a (new)
Article 15a (new)
Amendment 381 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Annex – paragraph -1 (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Annex II – point 3 – point d
Annex II – point 3 – point d
(-1) In Annex II, point 3, point d is replaced by the following: (d) Biodegradable packaging Biodegradable packaging waste shall be of such a nature that it is capable of undergoing physical, chemical, thermal or biological decomposition such that most of the finished compost ultimately decomposes into carbon dioxide, biomass and water. Oxo-degradable plastic packaging shall not be considered as biodegradable.
Amendment 222 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
Amendment 288 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14a) The role of social enterprises in the preparing for re-use sector needs to be acknowledged and consolidated. Member States should take the necessary measures to promote the work of such enterprises.
Amendment 321 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Compliance with the obligation to set up separate collection systems for paper, metal, plastic and glass, glass, wood and textile is essential in order to increase preparing for re-use and recycling rates in Member States. In addition bio-waste should be collected separately to contribute to an increase in preparing for re-use and recycling rates and the prevention of contamination of dry recyclable materials. In addition, separate collection of bio- waste from municipal waste should be made obligatory and a recycling target should be laid down for bio-waste from municipal waste to attract infrastructure investments towards recycling facilities for bio-waste and to boost markets for compost and digestate. Member States should also ensure the collection of bio- waste from non-municipal sources, including through the setup of separate recycling targets.
Amendment 333 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Separate collection and regeneration of waste oils has significant economic and environmental benefits, including in terms of security of supply. Separate collection should be established, as well as targets for the regeneration of waste oils to create a level playing field and harmonise the EU single market whilst ensuring protection of the environment.
Amendment 348 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) Prevention of littering is preferred over clean-up. It is therefore essential to change inappropriate behaviour of consumers. To that end, producers whose products are likely to become litter should promote the provision of information on sustainable product use and the use of education programmes for citizens to reduce littering, without prejudice to Extended Producers Responsibility schemes and minimum requirements for Ecodesign.
Amendment 494 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 17 ba (new)
Article 3 – point 17 ba (new)
Amendment 501 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 22 (new)
Article 3 – point 22 (new)
(fb) The following point is added: 22. "litter" means waste in publicly accessible rural and urban areas, including surface water, or anywhere else in the environment, that has been improperly discarded or has resulted from inadequate waste management;"
Amendment 504 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f d (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 24 (new)
Article 3 – point 24 (new)
(fd) The following point is inserted: 24. "food waste" means edible and inedible food removed from the supply chain or disposed of at processing, manufacturing, retail and consumer levels, and food losses along the whole production and supply chain, including primary production, transportation and storage losses."
Amendment 515 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f i (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point f i (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30 (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 30 (new)
(fi) The following point 29 is inserted: 29. "planned obsolescence" means all techniques by which a manufacturer tries to deliberately reduce the life-time of a product put on the market;"
Amendment 525 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
3. Member States shall make use of adequate economic instruments to provide incentives for the application of the waste hierarchy. use of secondary raw materials and of the waste hierarchy primarily to encourage the implementation of the waste prevention programmes referred to in Article 29, but also to support the activities aimed at achieving the preparing for re-use and recycling targets set out in paragraph 2 of Article 11.
Amendment 534 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Member States shall report to the Commission the specific instruments put in place in accordance with this paragraph by [insert date eighteen months after the entry into force of this Directive] and every fivthree years following that date. The list of examples of economic instruments is indicated in Annex IVa.
Amendment 561 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 38a in order to establish detailed criteria on the application of the conditions laid down in paragraph 1 to specific substances or objects. The Commission shall prioritise the proven and replicable practices of industrial and agricultural symbiosis in the development of the detailed criteria.
Amendment 616 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point -a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
(-a) in paragraph 1, the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "Such measures may include an acceptance of returned products and of the waste that remains after those products have been used, as well as the subsequent management of the waste and financial responsibility for such activities. These measures mayshall include the obligation to provide publicly available information as to the extent to which the product is re- usable and recyclable. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that preparing for re-use operators have access to instruction manuals, spare parts, technical information, or any other instrument, equipment or software required for preparation for re-use of used products."
Amendment 635 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such measures mayshall encourage, inter alia, the development, production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use, that are technically durable and that are, after having become waste, suitable for preparation for re-use and recyclingeasy to maintain, repair, share, digitise and re- use, and that are, after the use phase and having been prepared for re-use using disassembly, remanufacturing and refurbishment or recycled, suitable to be placed on the market in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy. The measures shouldall take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle. and the waste hierarchy.
Amendment 637 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such measures mayshall encourage, inter alia, the development, production and marketing of products that are suitable for multiple use, that are technically durable and easily repairable, free of planned obsolescence and that are, after having become waste, suitable for and been preparationed for re-use andor recyclinged, suitable to be placed on the market in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy. The measures shouldall take into account the impact of products throughout their life cycle and the waste hierarchy.
Amendment 649 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point c
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission shall organise an regular exchange of information between Member States, local authorities, civil society organizations and the actors involved in producer responsibility schemes on the practical implementation of the requirements defined in Article 8a and on best practices to ensure adequate governance and cross- border cooperation of extended producer responsibility schemes. This includes, inter alia, exchange of information on the organisational features and the monitoring of producer responsibility organisations, the selection of waste management operators, the coherence of fee modulation calculation schemes, the third-party evaluation of individual company performance in relation to the fees applied, the investment of Extended Producers Responsibility funds into the circular economy and the prevention of waste generation and littering. The Commission shall publish the results of the exchange of information and build a relevant data base on Extended Producers Responsibility accessible to all Member States.
Amendment 753 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 1
- costs of separate collection, sorting and treatment operations required to meet the waste management targets referred to in paragraph 1, second indent, taking into account the revenues from re-use or sales of secondary raw material from their products including transport to sorting and treatment plants together with transport from islands or isolated areas;
Amendment 762 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 1
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 1
- costs of separate collection, sorting and treatment operations required to meet the waste management targets referred to in paragraph 1, second indent, taking into account their revenues from re-use or sales of secondary raw material from their products;
Amendment 771 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
- costs for litter prevention and management both on land and seas;
Amendment 774 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point a – indent 3 a (new)
- costs of collection, transport and treatment for non-separately collected waste covered by extended producer responsibility.
Amendment 780 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) are modulated on the basis of the real end-of-life cost of individual products or groups of similar products, notably by taking into account their re-usability and recyclability;parability, re- usability, recyclability and the presence of hazardous substances; and the risk of littering, including marine litter. Member States shall make sure that the financial contributions paid by the producers are publicly available including the fee modulations applied.
Amendment 838 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
- encouragepromote and support the production and the use of products that are resource efficient, durable, reusable, reparable and, recyclable, easy to maintain, repair, share, digitise, disassemble, remanufacture and refurbish;
Amendment 891 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
- reduce the generation of food waste in primary production, in processing and manufacturat the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chaings, in retail and other distribution of food, in restaurants and food services as well as in households.cluding post-harvest losses, to achieve a reduction at Union level of 30 % by 2025 and of 50% by 2030, as compared to 2014 levels, respectively;
Amendment 904 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
- reduce land-based litter which is likely to end up in the marine environment to achieve a reduction at Union level of 50 % by 2025 and of 65% by 2030, as compared to 2014, respectively;
Amendment 913 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – indent 5 a (new)
- discourage the use of single-use items and non-reusable or non-recyclable packaging;
Amendment 920 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1– indent 5 b (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1– indent 5 b (new)
- implement deposit-refund and return-refill schemes for beverage bottles making sure those systems are integrated in producer responsibility schemes;
Amendment 959 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9a (new)
Article 9a (new)
(9a) The following Article is inserted: “Article 9a Sharing platforms 1. The Commission shall actively promote sharing platforms as a business model. It shall create a strong connection with the new guidelines for a collaborative economy and investigate all possible measures to provide incentives for them including EPR, Public Procurement and Ecodesign. 2. Member States shall support the setting up of systems promoting sharing platforms in all sectors.”
Amendment 962 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 966 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(9a) In Article 10, the following paragraph is added: "2a. Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that hazardous waste is decontaminated before recovery."
Amendment 978 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall take measures, as appropriate, to promote preparing for re-use activities, notably by encouraging the establishment of and support, support and permitting of preparation for re-use operators and repair networks and by facilitating the access of such permitted operators and networks to waste collection points and facilities, and by promoting the use of economic instruments, procurement criteria, quantitative objectives or other measures.
Amendment 985 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take measures to promote high quality recycling and, to this end, shall set up separate collection of waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriaand use technical measures to further separate recyclables from residual waste to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors and to attain the targets set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 995 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
(aa) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 2a is inserted: “Member States shall ensure access for independent re-use operators to spare parts, technical information , diagnostic and other equipment, tools, including any relevant software required for maintenance and repair of these products and components.”
Amendment 997 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a b (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
(ab) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 3a is inserted: "Subject to Article 10(2), separate collection shall also be set up for wood waste and textile waste."
Amendment 999 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Member States shall take measures to promoteensure that sorting systems for construction and demolition waste and forre established, at least for the following materials therein: wood, aggregates, metal, glass , plastics and plaster.
Amendment 1009 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Member States shall take measures to promote sorting systems for commercial and industrial waste for at least the following: metals, plastics, paper and cardboard, bio-waste, glass and wood.
Amendment 1011 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 a (new)
(ba) in paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 4a is inserted: "Member States shall make use of regulatory and economic instruments in order to incentivise the uptake of decontaminated secondary raw materials. Those measures shall encourage, inter alia, the use of non-hazardous recycled content in products and green public procurement criteria.;"
Amendment 1019 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point c
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) by 2020, the preparing for re-use, recycling and backfilling of non-hazardous construction and demolition waste excluding naturally occurring material defined in category 17 05 04 in the list of waste shall be increased to a minimum of 70 % by weight, with a maximum of 20% by weight for backfilling;
Amendment 1023 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
(c) by 2025, the preparing for re-use and the recycling of municipal waste shall be increased to a minimum of 60% by weight of municipal waste generated, with a minimum of 5% of it being prepared for re-use;
Amendment 1035 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point d
(d) by 2030, the preparing for re-use and the recycling of municipal waste shall be increased to a minimum of 6570% by weight of municipal waste generated, with a minimum of 5% of it being prepared for re-use.
Amendment 1071 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Member States referred to in paragraph 3, which prepare for re-use and recycle at least 50 % of their municipal waste by 2025 may request an additional five years for the attainment of the target referred to in point (c) of paragraph 2. In order to request such an extension, the Member State shall submit its request to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 3 at the latest 24 months before the deadline laid down in point (d) of paragraph 2. However, if the Member State does not reach at least 50 % preparing for re-use and recycling of its municipal waste by 2025, the above extension has to be considered to be automatically cancelled.
Amendment 1072 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point e
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. The Member States referred to in paragraph 3a, which prepare for re-use and recycle at least 60 % of their municipal waste by 2030, may obtain an additional five years for the attainment of the target referred to in point (d) of paragraph 2. In order to request such an extension, a Member State shall submit its request to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 3 at the latest 24 months before the deadline laid down in point (c) of paragraph 2. However, if the Member State does not reach at least 60 % preparing for re-use and recycling of its municipal waste by 2030, the above extension shall be considered to be automatically cancelled.
Amendment 1095 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 11a – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the weight of the municipal waste recycled shall be understood as the weight of the input waste entering the final recycling process in a given year, less the weight of any materials which were discarded in the course of that process and which need to be disposed of or undergo other recovery operations. However, where the discarded materials constitute 2% or less of the weight of the municipal waste put into that process, the weight of the municipal waste entering the recycling process shall be understood as the weight of the municipal waste entering the recycling process;
Amendment 1182 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1188 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 c (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) waste oils are collected separately, where this is technically feasible;12c) In Article 21 (1), point a is replaced by the following: '(a) waste oils are separately collected;'
Amendment 1193 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 d (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where this is technically feasible and economically viable,12d) In Article 21, point c is replaced by the following: '(c) waste oils of different characteristics are not mixed and waste oils are not mixed with other kinds of waste or substances, if such mixing impedes their treatment.generation;'
Amendment 1194 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 f (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 f (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(12f) In Article 21 (1), the following point is inserted '(ca) By 2020, regeneration of waste oils shall be increased to a minimum of 60% by weight of the collected waste oils in the Union;'
Amendment 1195 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 e (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 e (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point cb (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point cb (new)
(12e) In Article 21, the following point is inserted '(cb) by 2025, regeneration of waste oils shall be increased to a minimum of 85% by weight of the collected waste oils in the Union.'
Amendment 1200 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 g (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 g (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1204 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph - 1 (new)
Article 22 – paragraph - 1 (new)
Amendment 1214 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensureset up systems for the separate collection of bio-waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriateat source of bio- waste by 2020 to ensure the relevant quality standards for compost and digestate and to attain the targets set out in Article 11(2)(a), (c) and (d) and 11(3)in the first paragraph of this Article.
Amendment 1219 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
They shall take measures, as appropriate, and in accordance with Articles 4 and 13, to encouragsure the following:
Amendment 1229 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Member States shall also take appropriate measures to collect and recycle bio-waste from non-municipal sources, such as bio- waste from food-processing and other relevant industries processing organic feedstocks. Such measures shall include a separate recycling target for non- municipal bio-waste.
Amendment 1233 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point ii (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point ii (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 22 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 b (new)
By 1 January 2018, the Commission shall propose an amendment to Regulation (EC) No 2150/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council on waste statistics to introduce European waste codes for source separated municipal bio- waste.
Amendment 1253 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Member States shall establish waste prevention programmes setting out waste prevention measures in accordance with Articles 1, 4 and 9. to achieve at least the following objectives: (a) a significant reduction in waste generation; (b) the progressive removal of toxic substances from waste, especially when alternatives are available; (c) absolute decoupling of waste generation from economic growth; (d) a reduction of food waste generation of 30% by 2025 and of 50% by 2030 compared with 2014 levels, respectively; (e) a reduction of land-based litter of 50% by 2025 and of 65% by 2030 compared with 2014 levels, respectively.";
Amendment 1257 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1264 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 11(2)(a) to (d) and Article 11(3) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 6. The first reporting shall cover the data for the period from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 1275 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 37 a (new)
Article 37 a (new)
(21a) The following Article is inserted: "Article 37a Framework for Circular Economy In order to support the objectives of this Directive as defined in Article 1, and not later than 31 December 2018, the Commission, shall: a) examine the consistency between the Union´s regulatory frameworks for products, waste and chemicals in order to identify obstacles hampering the shift to a non-toxic circular economy. The report shall assess whether the implementation of restrictions and substitution of hazardous chemicals under REACH and waste-related legislation is sufficient to achieve that shift. The report shall assess the need for Union targets, particularly for a Union resource efficiency target, and for cross-cutting regulatory measures in the area of sustainable consumption and production. The report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal, if appropriate; b) present a proposal for eco-design for non-energy related product groups, in particular building and construction materials, textiles and furnishings.";
Amendment 1294 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex II – point R1 – footnote
Annex II – point R1 – footnote
(24a) In Annex II, the footnote to point R1 is replaced as follows: 'R 1 Use principally as a fuel or other means to generate energy 35 __________________ 35 This includes incineration facilities dedicated to the processing of municipal solid waste only where their energy efficiency is equal to or above: – 0,60 for installations in operation and permitted in accordance with applicable Community legislation before 1 January 2009, – 0,65 for installations permitted after 31 December 2008, using the following formula: Energy efficiency = (Ep - (Ef + Ei))/(0,97 × (Ew + Ef)) In which: Ep means annual energy produced as heat or electricity. It is calculated with energy in the form of electricity being multiplied by 2,6 and heat produced for commercial use multiplied by 1,1 (GJ/year) Ef means annual energy input to the system from fuels contributing to the production of steam (GJ/year) Ew means annual energy contained in the treated waste calculated using the net calorific value of the waste (GJ/year) Ei means annual energy imported excluding Ew and Ef (GJ/year) 0,97 is a factor accounting for energy losses due to bottom ash and radiation. This formula shall be applied in accordance with the reference document on Best Available Techniques for waste incineration. The energy efficiency formula value will be multiplied by a climate correction factor (CCF) as shown below: 1. and permitted in accordance with applicable Union legislation before 1 September 2015. CCF = 1 if HDD >= 3 350 CCF = 1,25 if HDD <= 2 150 CCF = – (0,25/1 200 ) × HDD + 1,698 when 2 150 < HDD < 3 350 2. after 31 August 2015 and for installations under 1 after 31 December 2029: CCF = 1 if HDD >= 3 350 CCF = 1,12 if HDD <= 2 150 CCF = – (0,12/1 200 ) × HDD + 1,335 when 2 150 < HDD < 3 350 (The resulting value of CCF will be rounded at three decimal places). The value of HDD (Heating Degree Days) should be taken as the average of annual HDD values for the incineration facility location, calculated for a period of 20 consecutive years before the year for which CCF is calculated. For the calculation of the value of HDD the following method established by Eurostat should be applied: HDD is equal to (18 °C – Tm) × d if Tm is lower than or equal to 15 °C (heating threshold) and is nil if Tm is greater than 15 °C; where Tm is the mean (Tmin + Tmax)/2 outdoor temperature over a period of d days. Calculations are to be executed on a daily basis (d = 1), added up to a year.' CCF for installations in operation CCF for installations permitted
Amendment 1298 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 24 a (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex IV a (new)
Annex IV a (new)
(24a) Annex IVa is inserted in accordance with the Annex to this Directive.
Amendment 1306 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex -I (new)
Annex -I (new)
Directive 2008/98/EC
Annex IVa (new)
Annex IVa (new)
Amendment 126 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. The Member States referred to in paragraph 6, first subparagraph, in which landfilling constitutes less than 25% of their municipal waste generated by 2030, may request an additional five years for the attainment of the target referred to in paragraph 5. In order to request such an extension, the Member State shall submit its request to the Commission in accordance with paragraph 6a at the latest 24 months before the deadline laid down in paragraph 5. However, if the Member State does not reduce the amount of municipal waste landfilled to at least 25% by 2030, the extension shall be considered as automatically cancelled.
Amendment 146 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 6 – point a
Article 6 – point a
“Member States shall ensure that measures taken in accordance with this point do not compromise the achievement of the objectives of Directive 2008/98/EC, notably on the increase of preparing for re- use and recycling as set out in Article 11 of that Directive.” Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that by 2030 the amount of municipal waste incinerated or sent to low-grade mechanical-biological treatment is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total amount of municipal waste generated.”
Amendment 157 #
2015/0274(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 5(2) and (5) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5. The first reporting shall cover the data for the period from 1 January [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year] to 31 December [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year].
Amendment 48 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 200/53/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a
1a. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 7(2) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 1d. The first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 January [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year] to 31 December [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year].
Amendment 84 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 1999/31/EC
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
5a. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 16(4) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 18 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5d. The first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 January [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year] to 31 December [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year]. Waste for which the Extended Producers Responsibility applies, as well as those for which the Extended Producers Responsibility does not apply, Member States shall establish a statistical hub for both.
Amendment 88 #
2015/0272(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/19/EU
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
Article 16 – paragraph 5 a
5a. Member States shall report the data concerning the implementation of Article 16(4) for each calendar year to the Commission. They shall report this data electronically within 182 months of the end of the reporting year for which the data are collected. The data shall be reported in the format established by the Commission in accordance with paragraph 5d. The first report shall cover the data for the period from 1 January [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year] to 31 December [enter year of transposition of this Directive + 1 year].
Amendment 1 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection,
Amendment 5 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas most travellers continue to prefer individual transport, and whereas, given that creating EU-wide journey planners will not in itself be enough to achieve better integration of the various modes of transport, each of these transport modes needs to become more sustainable, efficient and user friendly, and that process will be significantly assisted by, inter alia, the adoption of the Fourth Railway Package and the Regulation on air passengers’ rights;
Amendment 14 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that EU-wide multimodal travel information, cross-border integrated approach, journey planning and ticketing services are part of the answer to major challenges in the European transport sector, including those of sustainability, multimodality, efficiencymodal shift, safety, efficiency, public services and economic viability, and are therefore equally beneficial to society, the economy, the environment and the tourist industry;
Amendment 23 #
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; welcomes the incentive to encourage travellers to combine several available modes of transport;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Sees the provision of comprehensive, easily accessible and reliable information for travellers as the first major step towards integrated ticketing, and emphasises that, in order to ensure that measures to that end are fair, it is of prime importance that they be accompanied by the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transportinformation on carbon footprint and environmental performance of different modes, the internalisation of external costs for all modes of transport and that they propose a choice of wide variety of stakeholders offering those modes of transport services;
Amendment 41 #
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; underlines the importance for users to get one ticket for one (cross-border) journey and encourages the effort to reach regional agreements to provide with single tickets;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Highlights the growing dependency on information and communication technologies, which need to be properly protected against unlawful practices, such as ticket fraud, in order to avoid any further obstacle for European integrated ticketing.
Amendment 83 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges that a platform be established, involving all the stakeholders, to develop feasible arrangements inter alia for the phased introduction of EU-wide interoperable electronic ticketing systems and for addressing the problems of distributing ticket-sales income and of cost-sharing in the event of disputes between contracted parties; calls on the Commission to promote strongly through EU co-financing synergies in this field between Trans-European Telecommunications and Transport networks;
Amendment 91 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Finds it regrettable that the Commission has not responded to Parliament’s call, in its resolution on the 2011 Roadmap2 , for a Charter of Passengers’ Rights covering all forms of transport, and expects the Commission to bring forward a proposal for such a Charter, taking account of the specific characteristics of each transport mode in the separate sections of multimodal journeys as well as fair intermodal competition, by the end of 2017; __________________ 2 European Parliament resolution of 15 December 2011 on the Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area – Towards a competitive and resource efficient transport system (2011/2096(INI)).
Amendment 99 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the crucial importance, in terms of social mobility, of transport being barrier-free accessible, and calls for more attention to be paid to the needs of people with disabilities or limited mobility in relation to access to information before and during journeys; underlines that formats of information and ticketing must be accessible for PRMs and people with disabilities;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points out that most people in the EU live in conurbations and, with a view to reducing congestion and modal shift in such areas, calls for the introduction of incentives to the use of sustainable modes of transport, with the inclusion in travel information and journey-planning services of information about car sharing, carpooling, park-and-ride systems, bikecycle use and hire schemes and footpaths;
Amendment 123 #
2014/2244(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underscores the importance of data protection, urges to respect Directive 95/46/EC on Data Protection and calls for clear conditions to be laid down for the use and transmission of data, particularly in respect of personal data, which should be processed and used only in ‘anonymised’ form and only for the purposes of facilitating intermodal ticketing;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas RPAS regulations exist or are being developed in Austria, Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Spain and the UK1; whereas approved flying schools in Denmark, the UK and the Netherlands, and more than 500 licenced RPAS pilots in the Netherlands and the UK are already operational; __________________ 1 http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1 995&pageid=16012
Amendment 36 #
Amendment 37 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 40 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 41 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 43 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 44 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 45 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
State of play ion EU Member Statesthe global level and in EU
Amendment 46 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that all important States in the world and EU Member States have some RPAS activities, either in manufacturing and/or operationally as well as in managing problems that occur; therefore, urges the Commission to propose as soon as possible a legislative framework in terms of fair competition, safety, security, and data protection;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the RPAS sector urgently requires international as well as EU competent authorities to create global rules respectively European in order to ensure cross-border RPAS development; underlines the fact that if no action is taken promptly, there is a risk that the economic potential and positive effects of RPAS will not be fully realised;
Amendment 57 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Underlines the fact that the subject of data protection and privacy is also key in order to facilitate the growth and the safe integration of RPAS into civil aviation, while strictly respecting Directive 95/46/EC on data protection and in line with Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU and Article 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);
Amendment 69 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that a clear, global, harmonised and proportionate EU regulatory framework needs to be developed on a risk assessed basis, which avoids burdensome regulations for businesses that would deter investment and job crea, to be proposed by the Commission and co-decided by the European Council and the European Parliament, needs to be developed on a risk assessed basis, which must define a clear scope in terms of weight, speed and altitude criteria and include i.a. performant safety and security rules, strict data protection as well as fair commercial competition;
Amendment 74 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Encourages the innovative technologies regarding the RPAS that have an enormous potential for job creations, in particular green jobs as it includes professions from a vast spectrum; encourages to develop and explore the great potential to involve SMEs with respect to the production services of specialised parts and materials; highlights the need to organize and promote centres for qualifications and training for specialized job positions in RPAS sector;
Amendment 78 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that rules at EU and national level should clearly indicate the provisions applicable to RPAS in relation to the internal market and international commerce (production, sale, purchase, trade and use of RPAS); believes also that privacy, data protection and any other applicable law, such as criminal, intellectual property, aviation and environmental law should be specified in a notice for purchaserEU legislation; encourages to consider the potential danger of theft of RPAS and subsequent criminal activities regarding to privacy and private data available, thus demonstrating the need to mitigate the consequences of such criminal actions;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. RPAS open the new possibilities for innovative technologies and materials; thus considers that it is of highest importance to ensure the recyclability of the materials and products used for RPAS production;
Amendment 87 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Encourages the sustainable and ecological solutions for the management of old and no longer in use RPAS on the basis of the circular economy;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Highlights the importance of sustainable choice of fuels that should favour the decrease of greenhouse gas emissions rather than risking to increase them; encourages to fully explore the potential of renewable energy sources in finding the appropriate solution that will be environmentally friendly;
Amendment 89 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Highlights the importance to regulate the permitted amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the RPAS that use fossil fuel for propulsion or engine functioning; encourages the development of alternative fuels with less emissions into the environment;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Demands to develop regulations in the field of insurance, including but not limited to securing cargo and compensation in case of collision of two or more drones, in case of damaging buildings, injuring people and endangering people's lives;
Amendment 116 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Urges to establish a uniform EU system of certification of the operators of the RPAS, as well the system of certification of RPAS pilots;
Amendment 121 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines that RPAS must be equipped with ‘'see-and-avoid' technology in order to detect aircraft using the same airspace, ensuring that RPAS do not put at risk the safety of manned aircraft, and in addition, take into account no-fly zones, such as airports, nuclear and chemical plants and other critical infrastructure;
Amendment 135 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Having in mind the principle of common internal market, draws attention to the need to determine the cross-border corridors for the drones above 150 kg at the current classification for flights between Member States, and to determine the method of control and supervision of these flights; encourages to draw up a proposal for cross-border use of drones that involves the candidate countries for membership in the EU, as well as with third countries;
Amendment 147 #
2014/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that Members States' Data Protection Agencies should work together in order to share data and ensure compliance with existing data protection guidance, such as Directive 95/46/EC;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that sustainable urban mobility is an increasingly important topic in cohesion policy, being a key element and facilitator for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth: considers that the ESIF funds, and especially the ERDF, should contribute to the financing, through the operational programmes, of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) for cities and regions and in the EU, by supporting clean and innovative forms of urban transport that will promote multimodality and mobility in a broader territorial context; recalls that the transport sector, both stationary and moving traffic, heavily impacts on the urban environment and the quality of life of the citizens;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Asks the Commission to take stock of progress and to supply a qualitative and quantitative analysis of cohesion policy support for sustainable urban mobility when undertaking its mid-term review of the implementation of the ESIF; reminds all relevant stakeholders to apply the principle of sustainable development when using ESIF resources for projects on urban mobility bearing in mind the repercussions of noise, land consumption, gas emissions and other negative impacts to the human health and well-being;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the ESIF funds should be systematically used for the development and the implementation of comprehensive and integrated SUMPs for complementarily and mutually reinforcing urban mobility measures in the wider spatial planning context without generating additional transport needs;
Amendment 21 #
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, safe, effective and energy- efficient transport, favouring the interconnectedness of urban and periurban areas, and promoting greater self- sufficiency, competitiveness, economic growth and better conditions of employment;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, as well as national authorities, to pursue its fight against greenhouse gas emissions; recalls that the transport sector produces 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU;
Amendment 44 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the authorities to promote the sustainable use of clean vehicles and clean fuels, along with the development of intelligent transport systems ensuring a territorial continuum between urban centres and their periurban areas; stresses that more efforts need to be undertaken in order to reduce the number of cars in the city;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2242(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Advocates a strong link between mobility plans and urban sustainability and other initiatives such as Smart Cities or the Covenant of Mayors which are oriented towards a more sustainable and self- sufficient city; considers that the voluntary commitment established in the Covenant of Mayors may be a valid model for the promotion of the mobility and sustainability plans and publicity, but with clear limitations for real results;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 b (new)
Paragraph -1 b (new)
-1b. Stresses that two-thirds of the services provided by nature, including fertile land, clean water and air, are in decline, and global warming and biodiversity loss are close to the limits beyond which irreversible impacts on our societies and the natural environment cannot be prevented;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 c (new)
Paragraph -1 c (new)
-1c. Stresses that a comprehensive policy approach is needed to respond to these challenges, build sustainable, crisis- resilient European economies and fully tap into the job potential of a green transition of our economies; calls on the Commission and Member States to adopt ambitious and integrated regulatory, fiscal and financial frameworks to ensure sustainable investment and encourage sustainable innovation and hence fully unlock the employment potential of the green transition;
Amendment 4 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1d. Stresses that policies should be long- term, including ambitious binding targets for resource efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions, renewable energies and energy savings, as well as indicators to measure progress towards their achievement; stresses that policies should aim at minimising external environmental and societal costs and establish an appropriate price for greenhouse gas emissions;
Amendment 5 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 e (new)
Paragraph -1 e (new)
-1e. Emphasises that a transition towards sustainable societies and economies, including sustainable patterns of consumption and production, generates the potential to create new green jobs and transform existing employment into green jobs in almost all sectors and across the entire value chain, from research to production, distribution and servicing, and in new green high-tech sectors such as renewable energies as well as in traditional industries like manufacturing and construction, agriculture and fisheries, service sectors such as tourism, catering, transport and education; stresses that this job potential includes both highly-skilled and low- skilled workforce;
Amendment 6 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 f (new)
Paragraph -1 f (new)
-1f. Notes that the green transition of our economies bears significant potential to create local jobs which cannot be offshored, including in sectors hit by the economic crisis as for instance energy efficiency in the construction sector;
Amendment 7 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 g (new)
Paragraph -1 g (new)
-1g. Recognises that the green transition will, on balance, have a positive impact on employment, reflecting the fact that sustainable economic activities like energy savings or organic farming are more labour-intensive then the activities they replace;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 h (new)
Paragraph -1 h (new)
-1h. Notes that more than 14 million jobs in Europe depend directly on ecosystems and biodiversity, including forestry, agriculture and fisheries; emphasises that greening these sectors would increase the number of people in work and foster the resilience of the sectors in order to promote sustainable employment; notes that investing in green infrastructure provides many social, economic and environmental benefits, including job creation;
Amendment 9 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights the fact that the creation of green jobs in the EU is linked in part toat the implementation of environmental legislation is essential for fully using the green job creation potential in the EU; calls on Member States to improve the implementation of the Union environmental legislation acquis in accordance with the 7th Environmental Action Programme;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that the EU state aid framework needs to be adapted to better support the transition to a green economy and hence the creation of green employment; calls on the Commission to adopt a general block exemption for all energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and resource efficiency schemes;
Amendment 25 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the fact that instruments such as Eco-design, the Ecolabel, EMAS and green public procurement (GPP) contribute to the creation of green jobs; calls on Member States to implement the new provisions of the revised EU legislation on public procurement and proactively introduce environmental criteria in their public procurement policies in order to create sustainable jobs; calls on the Commission to provide contracting authorities with effective guidance tools to this end and to actively promote those;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the significant employment potential of the circular economy; highlights that improving resource efficiency could create between 1.4 and 2.8 million jobs in Europe and transitioning to an economy based on durability and reparability of products can create jobs along the whole product lifecycle in the sectors of maintenance, repair, upgrade and reuse; emphasises that waste prevention, ecodesign, reuse and similar measures could bring net savings of € 600 billion, or 8 % of annual turnover, for businesses in the EU, while reducing total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2-4 %;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out thatStrongly regrets the withdrawal of the proposal for a revision of the Waste Directives which has compromised the creation of some 180 000 green jobs;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to submit as soon as possible a fresh proposal forhonour its commitment and propose without delay a more ambitious proposal to revise EU waste legislation in line with the waste hierarchy, the first priority of which is waste prevention, then preparation for re- use and recycling, thus promoting the reduction on EU's dependence of raw materials, to implement the reprovisions of EU waste legislationthe 7th Environment Action Programme; furthermore calls on the Commission to honour its commitment and propose without delay ambitious legislative proposals on the remaining points and issues of the circular economy, thus achieving a holistic circular economy approach;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to renew its commitment to the EU2020 strategy and issue its mid-term review without delay; calls on the Commission to introduce a binding resource efficiency target which limits resource consumption in absolute terms and a corresponding lead indicator both into the European Semester in the framework of the scoreboard for macroeconomic imbalances and the review of the EU2020 strategy; stresses the importance of long-term policy frameworks to fully use the job potential of the green transition; calls on the Commission to propose more ambitious binding environmental, climate and energy targets for 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 55 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to submit a tax harmonisation proposal which would shift the tax burden from labour to resource- consumption and take account of the environmental impact of goods and services;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to proactively pursue the greening of the EU Semester in order to support green job creation; calls on the Commission to issue country-specific recommendations that contribute to higher employment and a smaller ecological footprint, including a strong emphasis on shifting taxes away from labour to environmental taxation and the phasing out of environmentally harmful subsidies by 2020; stresses the particular importance of shifting taxes from labour to resource consumption and pollution in order to fully exploit the job potential of the green transition;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 f (new)
Paragraph 6 f (new)
6f. Recognises that SMEs bear the potential of catalysing the green transition of our economies and drive job creation; supports the objectives of the Green Action Plan for SMEs and its SMEs- oriented actions to improve resource efficiency, support green entrepreneurship, exploiting opportunities for greener value chains and facilitating market access for green SMEs;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on Member States to introduce targeted tax exemptions for SMEs, including but not limited to start- ups, producing goods and services that offer high environmental added value;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on Member States to finance low- inteully implement and deliver the existing renewable energy and energy efficiency Directives, in particular the respective 2020 targets; calls in particular on those Member States that are not track to reach their binding national targets to present crevolving funds to promote renewable energies and energy saving and efficiency; dible plans to save at least 1.5% end- use energy annually as required by the energy efficiency Directive, with view to triggering local and regional development and creating local and regional jobs; stresses that effective energy efficiency measures could create or retain 2 million green jobs in Europe; stresses that in the renewable energies sector an additional 3 million jobs could be created by 2020, and 6 million jobs could be reached by 2050 if the aim of achieving 100% of energy from renewable sources is adopted;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that some regions are facing more challenges than others in the course of transitioning to sustainable economies; calls on the Commission to encourage the exchange of best practices between regions that successfully managed the greening of their formerly energy-, resource-intensive and polluting industries, and regions still facing the challenge of green structural change;
Amendment 105 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Member States to develop programmes to protect, sustain and regenerate the environStresses the importance of sustainable investment for fully exploiting the green employment potential; calls on Member States to make full use of the possibilities under the legal framework for the European Structural and Investment Funds and other sources of EU funding to develop programmes, with an emphasis on synergies between different financial instruments, and promote sustainable projects that foster green employment, for instance that protect, sustain and regenerate the environment, reconnect eco- systems by developing green infrastructure, and promote R&D and innovation in green technologies and sustainable development.
Amendment 113 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Calls on the European Commission and Member States to promote, in the framework of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), quality investments geared towards the green transition of our societies, sustainable development and green job creation; stresses the need for support for sustainable regional development led by regional actors, such as agricultural- energy cooperatives; highlights that investing in energy efficiency promotes local and regional job creation as well as local and regional economic development.
Amendment 118 #
2014/2238(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 j (new)
Paragraph 11 j (new)
11j. Calls on the Commission and Member States to use the 2016 post- electoral revision of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) to promote the green transition of our economies.
Amendment 1 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Considers that Europe’s forests are of immense value in terms of biodiversity and as carbon sinks and therefore should benefit from a high level of protection and an improvement in the conservation status of forest species and habitats, as required under the forest target of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020; highlights the opportunities provided by the Natura 2000 network on this respect, which includes a significant share of Europe’s forests;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Stresses the importance of tackling the drivers for deforestation and forest degradation contributing to approximately 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions; calls for EU to commit to no net reduction of its land sector carbon sink in its contribution to Paris 2015 international agreement;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Reiterates that the Union has agreed to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the Union by 2020, and restore them in so far as feasible, while stepping up the Union contribution to averting global biodiversity loss;1 a __________________ 1a European Council conclusions of 25 and 26 March 2010 (EUCO 7/10); Council conclusions of 15 March 2010 (7536/10); COM(2011) 244
Amendment 21 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the Union has agreed that by 2020 the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services, including pollination, are halted, ecosystems and their services are maintained and at least 15 % of degraded ecosystems have been restored; and that forest management is sustainable, and forests, their biodiversity and the services they provide are protected and, as far as feasible, enhanced and the resilience of forests to climate change, fires, storms, pests and diseases is improved. Furthermore notes that therefore developing and implementing a renewed Union Forest Strategy that addresses the multiple demands on, and benefits of, forests and contributes to a more strategic approach to protecting and enhancing forests, including through sustainable forest management is necessary;2 a __________________ 2aDECISION No 1386/2013/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 November 2013 on a General Union Environment Action Programme to 2020 ‘Living well, within the limits of our planet’
Amendment 22 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the multifunctional role of European forests, serving economic and social as well as environmental purposes; in addition to providing habitats for animals and plants and playing a major role in mitigating climate change and other environmental services, forests also offer wide societal benefits, including for human health, recreation and tourism;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Calls on the Commission and Member States for specific action with a view to achieving Aichi Target 5 , whereby the rate of loss of all natural habitats, including forests, should be at least halved by 2020 and where feasible brought close to zero, and degradation and fragmentation significantly reduced3 a; __________________ 3a European Parliament resolution of 20 April 2012 on our life insurance, our natural capital: an EU biodiversity strategy to 2020 (2011/2307(INI))
Amendment 45 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on Member States to consider including environmental services payments as forest management incentives particularly as part of the Rural Development Plans and their implementation; points out that sustainable forest management hascan have a positive impact on fire prevention, biodiversity and conservation, and is crucial for economic development, especially in rural areas and remote regions;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Is concerned about the growing trend to consider forests from a predominantly economic perspective and to limit their value to the wood which they produce, disregarding the very significant environmental and social benefits which they also provide; underlines the need to determine the value of forest ecosystem services more systematically and to take it into consideration in public and private sector decision-making;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights the need to strengthen and make full use of EU mechanisms to tackle the transboundary pressures on forests from the spread of invasive alien species, pests and diseases;
Amendment 72 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Stresses the need to urgently clarify the greenhouse impacts of the various uses of forest biomass for energy and identify the uses that can achieve the biggest mitigation benefits within policy- relevant timeframes;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that it is important to promote the implementation of the concept of the bioeconomy while respecting the sustainability boundaries of raw material supply, to boost the economic viability of forest value chains through innovation and technology transfer, and, to this end, provide more support for forest products other than timber, and to ensure that different demands on forest products are balanced and evaluated against the sustainable supply potentials and the other ecosystem functions and services provided by forests;
Amendment 83 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises that to achieve EU climate objectives it is vital that wood is used in a resource efficient way, in line with the cascading use principle; calls on the Commission to ensure efficient use of wood resources in EU climate and energy polices;
Amendment 88 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Reiterates its call for the Commission to propose sustainability criteria for solid and gaseous biomass, taking into account lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the inefficient use of biomass resources; calls for revising and restricting carbon neutrality assumption as regards biomass combustion under EU climate policy instruments;
Amendment 92 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the need to make sure that forest materials are also re-used and used efficiently, as a way of cutting the EU’s trade deficit, helping to reduce unsustainable management, protecting the environment and reducing deforestation in countries outside the EU; invites the Commission to consider implementation of demand-side measures;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that is important that fRecalls that, by 2020, Forest mManagement pPlans do not become an additional bureaucratic burden which impedes the sustainable use of Europe’s forests; with that in mind, calls on Member Sor equivalent instruments, in line with Sustainable Forest Management, should be in place for all forests that are publicly owned and for forest holdings above a certain size that receive funding under the EU Rural Development Policy; tatkes to rehe view the implementation of the forest management plans, taking into accat forest management plans can be an important instrument for sustainable forest management and to bring abount the proportionality and ‘think small first’ principles and providing for the use by managers of the responsibility declaration form.needed improvement in the conservation status of species and habitats of EU interest; recommends that Natura 2000 protection objectives and measures are taken into account when developing forest management plans and considers that the integration Natura 2000 objectives in forest management plans to be an effective way to reduce administrative burden;
Amendment 125 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the study assessing the impact of EU consumption on deforestation published by the European Commission in July 2013; regrets that despite the request made by the Parliament in its resolution of 23 April 2009, the study does not deal with forest degradation; reiterates its call on the Commission follow up its findings and with new proposals to address the identified impacts;
Amendment 130 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Supports the Commission’s intention to develop, together with Member States and stakeholders, an ambitious and demonstrable set of criteria and indicators, including concrete thresholds or benchmarks for sustainable management of forests, for an adequate implementation across the Union taking into account the diversity of forest types across Europe;
Amendment 136 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission to publish an EU action plan on deforestation and forest degradation to this end as called for by the 7th Environmental Action Programme Decision No 1386/2013/EU;
Amendment 145 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Urges the Member States to design their forestry policies in such a way as to take full account of the importance of forests in protecting biodiversity, in preventing soil erosion, in carbon sequestration and air purification and in maintaining the water cycle;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 a (new)
Citation 11 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission staff working document of Regional Policy contributing to sustainable growth in Europe 2020 from 26.1.2011 (COM(2011)17),
Amendment 3 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 b (new)
Citation 11 b (new)
- having regard to Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment,
Amendment 4 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 c (new)
Citation 11 c (new)
- having regard to Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment,
Amendment 5 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11 d (new)
Citation 11 d (new)
- having regard to the Council decision of 17 February 2005 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the Convention on access to information, public participation in decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters (Aarhus Convention) (2005/370/EC),
Amendment 7 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the macro-regional strategies represent a new model of multilevel governance in which the involvement of stakeholders representing the EU, national, regional and local levels, economic and social partners and civil society organisations and different policies and programmes is essential for success;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2214(INI)
4. Encourages the increase of conservation areas to protect the environment and halt biodiversity loss, notably through the enhancement of the Natura 2000 and Emerald networks; highlights the importance of the preservation of endangered species and calls upon relevant Member States to implement through this macro-regional Strategy proportionate measures to fulfil this objective; encourages Member States to invest further efforts in combatting marine littering, in particular regarding waste pollution in the Adriatic islands;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication concerning the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region and the accompanying action plan; believes it is a vital step in the development of this part of Europe; highlights the strategy's prospects for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region; underlines the importance that the strategy is based on the principles of integration, coordination, cooperation and partnership;
Amendment 43 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses grave concern at the renewed and persistent impulse to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas, both offshore and on land, especially in areas already heavily affected by significant environmental consequences; stresses that this is in contradiction with the Union's climate and renewable energy targets; underlines the importance of complying with all EU legislation with regards to exploration and exploitation of oil and gas;
Amendment 47 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recognizes the natural capital of the macro-region that should be preserved through the pillar of green growth, including, but not limited to Green economy, Green Employment Initiative and Green Action Plan for SMEs;
Amendment 48 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the full implementation of the Directive 2008/56/EC establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive) and of Directive 2013/30/EU on safety of offshore oil and gas operations and amending Directive 2004/35/EC, as well as for the implementation in regard with the existing platforms, review of all the procedures initiated by the adoption of the Directive; encourages in the view of macro-regional cooperation to establish a system and relevant mechanisms for intervention in case of accidents;
Amendment 53 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the participating countries to fully exploit the possibilities available under the newly established European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) to finance projects in the region which would create value at the macro-regional level and contribute to achieving the objectives of the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 56 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Urges Member States to actively involve all stakeholders in the decision-making procedures concerning the macro-region, particularly local communities, including the civil society, which must be able to exercise their right to protect their environment and health when these are put in danger by polluting and dangerous economic activities.
Amendment 58 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Recognizes the fact that many regional communities declared themselves as GMO free zones; in that respect, recommends cooperation and coordination in the framework of the EUSAIR in order to ensure protection against GMO contamination;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recognizes the growing demand for organic food consumption and production; encourages relevant Member States to promote sustainable, local and environmentally friendly food production;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Encourages cooperation between the Member States' hydrometeorological institutes to achieve better coordination of extreme weather events, climate change consequences, and disaster risk management;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. Recognizes water, agriculture and tourism as the sectors most vulnerable to climate change, therefore encourages cooperation between national authorities in order to establish a framework and support mechanism for the implementation of adaptation and mitigation measures;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers it necessary to find ways to involve countries not included in the strategy and which are geographically and economically close to the region, at leastfor example on an individual project basis;
Amendment 63 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 e (new)
Paragraph 7 e (new)
7e. Recognizes the high potential of renewable energy sources in the macro- region that is currently underused; encourages to invest further efforts into fulfilment and promotion of macro- regional energy cooperation in the context of Energy Union which will involve Member-States and non-MS in order to achieve climate and energy goals of the EU for 2030;
Amendment 64 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 f (new)
Paragraph 7 f (new)
7f. Highlights the link between the protection of the environment and the development of sustainable tourism; in that regard, encourages the region to pursue the development of the sustainable tourism avoiding negative effects on the environment;
Amendment 65 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 g (new)
Paragraph 7 g (new)
7g. Encourages the Member States to pursue the development of an environmentally friendly transport sector, including but not limited to railroad infrastructure, especially in terms of cross-border infrastructure development; encourages the development of multimodal transport and integrated ticketing;
Amendment 66 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 h (new)
Paragraph 7 h (new)
7h. Encourages the use of the Regulation on reducing emissions from maritime transport for innovation and establishment of sustainable maritime transport in the macro-region by using alternative marine propulsion engines and fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in the transport sector;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2214(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 i (new)
Paragraph 7 i (new)
7i. Recommends the Member States to exchange experiences and good practices in relation to the Danube macro-region;
Amendment 68 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Encourages stronger cross-border cooperation to attain accumulation of projects through smart synergies, thus better contributing to achieving the Strategy's goals and attracting private investments; promotes the usage of successful practices developed in the Danube macro-regional strategy;
Amendment 73 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 76 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Encourages the Member States and regions involved to develop appropriate governance structures and working arrangement to facilitate cooperation including joint planning, alignment of funding opportunities and bottom-up approach; considers that the governance of the EUSAIR should be tailor-made according to the region's assets thus allowing the region to take ownership on the strategy;
Amendment 86 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Recommends close cooperation and coordination of the inland, the coastal area and the islands to achieve synergies between clean energy projects and healthy food production;
Amendment 94 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that the region faces serious migration problems in the Mediterranean; stressurges that controltackling these problemchallenges is essential for the further development of the southern part of the region;
Amendment 110 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that the region's unique geographical position and coastline structure, together with its rich marine biodiversity, hold immense potential for the creation of ‘blue' jobs and for innovative and sustainable economic development and growth, including blue technologies, fisheries and aquaculture, and better maritime and marine governance and, services and protection;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for policy coordination and harmonization of the Strategy's goals with the Common Fisheries Policy; encourages, furthermore, to support the development of sustainable fisheries sector and production of the traditional healthy food;
Amendment 132 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern the rate of fish stock depletion in the Adriatic and Ionian Seas as a result of overfishing; stresses that fisheries are one of the key components in the economies of the coastal areas and islands; deems it necessary, therefore, to consider the protection and preservation of fish stocks to be a paramount objective of the strategy, to take decisive action in the form of data sharing, joint monitoring platforms and fishery management plans, and to further develop the aquaculture sector; recognizes great potential of the aquaculture industry powered by renewable energy sources;
Amendment 134 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges strong support for the shipbuilding sector in order to achievedapt to the requirements for sustainable and competitive growth that is in line with blue technologies;
Amendment 162 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Draws attention to the need to finalise the Adriatic-Ionian highway as soon as possible, which will give a boost to the economic and social development of the macro-region; recalls the importance of a comprehensive eastern Adriatic-Ionian corridor that integrates highways, railways, gas pipelines and otherintermodal infrastructure;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the participating countries to improve their maritime, rail and air transport infrastructure, and to develop motorways of the sea in the macro-region, combining intermodal transport means, especially for connecting the hinterland;
Amendment 181 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for the development of high- speed railway infrastructure that will interconnect the macro-region and allow better connection with and within the EU; encourages a close coordination and cooperation in the development of energy infrastructure, thus combating energy poverty;
Amendment 189 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Urges the participating countries to continue their efforts to diversify energy supply sources, a process which will not only improve the energy security of the macro-region but will also increase competition, which will have important benefits for the economic development of the region; underlines the importance of developing liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in the macro-region, in particular in Croatia and AlbaniaGreece; furthermore encourages measures to increase energy and resource efficiency thus also contributing to competitiveness;
Amendment 192 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Encourages the development of energy infrastructure capable to achieve a reduction of the carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, and guarantee energy security of the macro-region and beyond; furthermore highlights the importance of developing and promoting the concept of Smart Cities that allows for an added value to the current overall energy infrastructure of the macro- region;
Amendment 200 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Supports investment in energy infrastructure for both the production and transport of electricity and gas, in accordance with the TEN-E network, implementing the concrete projects mentioned in the list of Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECIs)smart energy distribution, storage and transmission systems and for the integration of distributed generation from renewable sources in accordance with the investment priorities for ERDF; recognizes the great potential of islands regarding the usage of renewable energy sources, thus encourages islands of the macro-region to include the renewable energy sources in their energy mix to the highest level possible;
Amendment 202 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Expresses concern at the renewed impulse to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas offshore, especially in areas of high environmental vulnerability; stresses that any such activity must be in line with the Union's climate and renewable energy rules and guidelines;
Amendment 216 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Highlights the importance of protecting and preserving the rivers and lakes in the Adriatic-Ionian basin;
Amendment 221 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Insists that all existing tools be used in implementing the bestaccordance with applicable law for waste management and wastewater treatment solutions in the regavoiding end-of-pipe solutions;
Amendment 224 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Underlines the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in particular in marine transport sector;
Amendment 228 #
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; 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 247 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Encourages Member States to promote sustainable mobility solutions in the tourism sector, thus improving the quality of the tourist services and enhancing its range;
Amendment 248 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recognizes the importance of the national and nature parks as well as protected areas as the foundations of the future education of the citizens in the matters of environment protection and climate change combat;
Amendment 255 #
2014/2214(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the development of a diversified tourism offer including thematic tourist parks and routes, and cultural, rural, health, medical, enogastronomic, conference and sport tourism, including cycling, golf, diving, hiking, mountaineering and outdoor sportsthat is based on the principles and criteria for sustainable tourism, in order to prolong the tourist season and to improve the competitiveness of tourist destinations; supports the expansion of tourist activities towards the hinterland;.
Amendment 3 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the importance of each European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs and in supporting the shift towards a low-‑ carbon economy in all sectors; is of the opinion that thosee ESI funds will contribute to the achievement of the Europe 2020 objectives for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and recommends the EFSI to be focussed on the same aim; stresses the importance of thematic concentration to ensure that funding opportunities are geared towards green growth;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to continue identifying and removing the main obstacles and, to initiate policies which would encourage SMEs to invest in green growth and eco- innovation, and to provide guidance for and promote the shift towards green economy, in order to promote opportunities for employment and, the enhancement of sustainable growth and the protection of the environment and the climate; recalls that the innovation capacity of European SMEs on green economy is one of the main competitive advantages in globalized markets;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers that monitoring and reporting systems should be based on indicators that allow drawing conclusions about the contribution of SMEs to green growth and the impact of funding for SMEs on green jobs and carbon footprint;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Encourages the Member States to address – within their operational programmes – their national and regional needs when making use of ‘green’ public procurement, in order to promote green growth opportunities for SMEs (such as recycling, green energy production, energy efficiency and energy saving schemes); calls on the Commission to inform Parliament on the percentage/number of SMEs that are financed through the operational programmes in each Member State; recommends further efforts in achieving synergies by an integrated use of available funds;
Amendment 39 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the extension of innovative support schemes, such as green innovation vouchers, and research and development which can promote the introduction of sustainable technologies and environmentally friendly and climate resilient solutions into the market;
Amendment 51 #
2014/2209(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States (at the level of national and, regional and local policy- makers and managing authorities) to continuously promote sustainable growth under the smart specialisation strategies with the engagement of key stakeholders; asks the Commission to report to Parliament on the implementation of smart specialisation strategies at national and/or regional level, where appropriate, and especially as regards the various patterns of ‘downstream actions’ used at EU and Member State level; calls on the Commission and the Member States to provide information on the practical measures taken in order to develop competencies for eco-innovative SMEs through interconnecting regional innovation centres and the key support networks.
Amendment 8 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that this statistical data still only gives an approximate indication of the impact of irregularities on the EU budget; believes that the inaccuracy stems from different approaches between and within Member States to the detection and classification of irregularities; considers further harmonisation among Member States necessary including on reporting of irregularities;
Amendment 12 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Acknowledges that simplification of rules and procedures may decrease the number of non-fraudulent irregularities; maintains, however, that clear and strong rules including strict application are essential to prevent fraud;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Appreciates the efforts made by the Member States to detect, evaluate and/or report irregularities, including fraud; calls on the Member States and their authorities to ensure stronger ex-ante coordination and evaluation and to tap their potential to detect and correct errors prior to claiming reimbursement from the Commission by making full use of the information available to them;
Amendment 21 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls the importance of capacity building, both in public administrations and among stakeholders including civil society organisations, which contributes to the prevention of irregularities and fight against corruption;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point a
Paragraph 4 – point a
(a) all Member States to designate an anti- fraud coordination services (AFCOS) and entrust it with substantial competences and powers, and calls on the Commission to ensure their harmonisation throughout Member States;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2155(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) the Commission and Commission representatives to increase the number of their on-the spot-audits;
Amendment 62 #
2014/2150(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with astonishment the Commission’s announcement that it intends to withdraw the proposal on the revision of waste legislation and to modify the proposal on the reduction of national emissions; deplores the fact that the proposal for the two withdrawals was announced without presenting any analysis or evidence to justify it nor was there any preceding consultation with the co-legislators and stakeholders; stresses the Commission´s announced commitment, as stipulated in its Work Programme 2015, to consider the view of the European Parliament and the Council before finalising its decision on its Working Programme 2015, especially the withdrawal of legislation; therefore underlines the fact that in several votes in plenary the majority of MEPs expressed their support for maintaining the Circular Economy package unchanged on the table; emphasises in this context the need to proceed with the work on the package as scheduled in order to avoid further waste of time and resources;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Court detected serious errors in public procurement (39 % of estimated error rate), a high frequency of non-compliance with state aid rules (17 % of the estimated error rate), as well as; is concerned about the extremely low rates of disbursement of financial engineering instruments to final recipients in 2013;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that the Court underlined the importance of external assistance and controls for the detection of errors; suggests to the Commission and its representatives to increase the number of their on-the-spot audits;
Amendment 16 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges the corrective actions taken by the Commission in terms of suspension and interruption of payments; recalls that these measures may hinder the smooth implementation of projects as they do not contribute to reaching the goals of cohesion policy, due to the short time required for the proper absorption of Union funds; urges the Commission to undertake interruption and suspension of payments only as a last resort in cases where serious deficiencies in management and control systems are identified; requests the Commission to report to Parliament on the real contribution of interruptions and suspensions of payments to reducing irregularities and errors; maintains that interruption and suspension of payments are necessary steps to be taken by the Commission in cases of fraudulent use of Union funds;
Amendment 23 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that 80 % of funding is administered under shared management at Member State level and that the Court found that for the majority of errors identified there was sufficient information available for Member States to detect these errors themselves; points out, therefore, that measures such as improving administrative and institutional capacity on procurement, eligibility rules and state aid through training, exchange of good practices and awareness raising, and focusing on simplification and on a risk- based approach should be implemented at Member State level; calls on the Commission to ensure further harmonisation of public procurement law and its effective transposition;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that existing instruments such as the designation of anti-fraud coordination services (AFCOS) and their effective operation should be reinforced;
Amendment 31 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the reinforced procedures foreseen in the regulatory framework for the 2014-2020 programming period, and in particular regarding the management verifications and controls before the certification to the Commission of programme annual accounts and the submission of management declarations by the managing authorities; notes that the Commission’s corrective capacity was further improved by removing, under certain conditions, the possibility for Member States to re-use funds, resulting in net financial corrections; welcomes the establishment of a Competence Centre on administrative capacity building to support public administrations managing ERDF and the Cohesion Fund; supports the enhanced result-orientation and thematic concentration of cohesion policy that should ensure a shift from mere absorption of funds towards quality of spending and high added value of the co- financed operations.
Amendment 2 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines the fact that the greening of EU economies contributes to long-term and crisis-resilient growthsustainable development, increases competitiveness and creates jobs, while improving the Union’s energy security and energy independence;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates the need to phase out environmentally harmful subsidies by 2020 and to shift taxes away from labour to more growth-friendly bases, such as environmental taxation;
Amendment 22 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that measurement and benchmarking methodologies for resource efficiency, and a lead indicator and target should be included in both the European Semester in the framework of the scoreboard for macroeconomic imbalances and the review of the Europe 2020 strategy;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Considers that European Semester should also incorporate reporting on renewable energy and energy efficiency on the basis of legally binding targets set in Union legislation;
Amendment 28 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Stresses the need for an assessment of climate, environmental and social impacts of country specific recommendations as well as economic and structural reform plans, also to achieve more efficient coordination across policies;
Amendment 29 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Underlines the need for increased involvement of EU Environment ministers in the European Semester process at Council level;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2059(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6 d. Calls for increased and structured involvement of civil society and environmental organisations so as to safeguard the legitimacy and improve the effectiveness of the European semester process;