22 Amendments of Nicolas BAY related to 2014/2153(INI)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU’s prosperity and security require a rational use of energy and a stable, suitable, affordable and sustainable energy supply;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia was obliged to cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security ofafter gas had been diverted in that country, it is clear that an energy security policy involving in particular the countries of central and eastern Europe is needed in order to guarantee energy supply;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas from the experience of 2006 and 2009, when Russia cut off gas supply to Ukraine, it is clear that the disruptions experienced in some of the central and eastern European Member States evidenced the risks existing to security of energy supply through Ukraine;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that equal energy security, competitiveness and sustainability in a fully integrated energy market constitute the main pillars for the creation of an Energy Union, which can be achieved by pooling resources, connecting networks, ensuring unified energy market regulation and establishing uni, under the subsidiarity principle, it is for Member States to define their energy security standards, take account of the special features of the energy sector in their economies and develop energy diplomacy in line with their needs, these issues underpinning European cooperation arrangements in the energy field negotiating positions vis-à-vis third countriwhich respect and accommodate each country's rules;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that the Energy Union, in addition to ensuring security of supply, should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on key pillars such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisdiversification of the energy mix, and research and innovation;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 – paragraph -a (new)
Paragraph 7 – paragraph -a (new)
Maintains that the primary aim of efforts to establish a European Energy Union should be to secure the greatest possible savings on energy supplies for individuals, families and businesses; takes the view that efficient, stable and unbroken energy supplies should be secured primarily by applying the principles of competitiveness and value for money to supplies and infrastructure;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the role of local authorities of European cithave a role to play, within their countries, in increasing energy efficiency through cogeneration, modernisation of district heating systems, increasing the use of cleaner public transport, encouraging more active travel models and renovation of buildings is also undoubtedly an important contribution to energy independence, while noting that, given the current policy of austerity, that role is difficult to play;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that it is essential to increase the participation of European industry and technologythe Member States’ industry and research sector in the entire energy production chain, which includes not only raw materials but also generation, transportation and distribution, since these are crucial elements for decreasing the EU’s dependence on energy importsenergy dependence, aware that these programmes require the Member States and undertakings to formulate cooperation strategies, and urges the EU institutions to assess their state aid and competition legislation so as not to hamper industrial policy in this area;
Amendment 568 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets – including, where necessary, capacity markets – covering all parts of the Ungreater prudence in wishing to impose a pure market commercial logic on sectors that are governed by a long- term nation;al demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exitvelopment strategy that is not subject to a short-term yield logic with negative externalities;
Amendment 673 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption, efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty Member States; to this end calls for an assessment of the impact of EU energy policy, which has weakened energy security through free competition and has created an energy gap for example by totally or partially dismantling the price framework mechanism through deregulation;
Amendment 690 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. StresseConsiders that dependence on one single supplier of energy resources, with is the resulting lack of competition of geographical constraints, can impede economic growth and endanger security at national and EU level, and that, therefore, all projects for diversifying energy suppliers must be implemented consistentlyd that the wish to diversify sources must take account of those constraints, taking the Member States’ and the EU’s interests into account, without subjection to power games outside Europe;
Amendment 710 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Stresses that energy diversification should not be an end to itself but should seek to ensure, first and foremost, the reliability of sources and the value for money and continuity of supplies;
Amendment 714 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and furTakes the view that relations with Russia should be improved and that the EU should work more closely with that country on energy issues; believes that Russia is currently the EU’s most suitable global partner for gas supplies and the one that can be most relied on to provide ther expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hubnergy supply volumes and continuity that the EU requires;
Amendment 716 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considePoints out that the Member States must of course give mored a reliable pattention to furtnher as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore, that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hubexpansion of the gas supply infrastructure from Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub, but they must take account of the limited reserves in these areas and the fact that the instability in the south could undermine these states’ reliability as suppliers or alternative supply routes; calls for the privileged relationship with Russia as a reliable, stable supplier to be maintained;
Amendment 718 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longer be considered ais currently the EU’s most reliable global partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; stresses, therefore,in terms of availability and continuity of supply and also thate more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hubst economically advantageous in terms of price; points out that no other supplier can provide the same volume of gas at a lower price;
Amendment 736 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Calls on the Ukrainian Government to make concerted efforts to put a stop to unlawful siphoning off of Russian gas deliveries to the EU on its territory; calls on the Ukrainian authorities to abide by the financial commitments entered into with Russian suppliers and to pay off their country’s debts without outside help; stresses that this unlawful behaviour and Ukraine’s failure to abide by the supply agreements concluded with its Russian suppliers have caused serious harm to the EU;
Amendment 764 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 7
Subheading 7
Coordination and speaking with one voice
Amendment 765 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Affirms the overarchmaing principles of solidarity between all Member States; stresses that energy security of supply is a matter of collective action and concerns all Member States, despite differing scales of vulnerability to supply shocks; s in the context of a just conflict but also that states have the right not to be drawn into conflicts associated with the irresponsible policies of EU countriesses; thatus no Member State shall by its action or inaction jeopardise theould engage in actions that undermine the energy security of another EU Member State or of the EU as a wholes and thus the EU;
Amendment 788 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Invites the CommissionMember States to analyse the potential structure of a collective purchasing mechanism and its impact on the functioning of the internal gas market and contribution to ensuring security of gas supply; notes that since there are several models of collective purchasing mechanisms, further work needs to be done to determine the bestmost suitable market- based models applicable for EU regions and the suppliers concerned;
Amendment 795 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
47. Takes the view that the main condition for the creation of the future European Energy Union is the completion of an integrated EU internal energy market, which requires full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the existence of a strongn external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voicein relations with third countries;
Amendment 803 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Highlights the need to enhance the EU’sMember States’ ability to speak with one voice in order to deliver a more coherent energy diplomacy in partner countries and in multilateral fora; notes in this regard that the mandatory participation of the Commission as an observer in negotiations for intergovernmental agreements, as well as both ex ante and ex post evaluation of the negotiated agreements, should be required in order to minimise the possibility of non- conformity with EU lawindependently about energy, without Atlantic considerations;
Amendment 805 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Highlights the need to enhance the EU’s ability to speak with one voiceMember States’ ability to coordinate their positions in order to deliver a more coherent energy diplomacy in partner countries and in multilateral fora; notes in this regard that the mandatory participation of the Commission as an observer in negotiations for intergovernmental agreements, as well as both ex ante and ex post evaluation of the negotiated agreements, should be required in order to minimise the possibility of non- conformity with EU law;