Activities of Dan NICA
Plenary speeches (51)
Statement by the candidate Commission President (debate)
The European Green Deal (debate)
Sustainable investment plan, just transition fund and Roadmap on Social Europe (debate)
Commission Work Programme 2020 (debate)
Meeting the Global COVID-19 challenge: effects of waiver of the WTO TRIPS agreement on COVID-19 vaccines, treatment, equipment and increasing production and manufacturing capacity in developing countries (debate)
European solutions to the rise of energy prices for businesses and consumers: the role of energy efficiency and renewable energy and the need to tackle energy poverty (debate)
Russian aggression against Ukraine (continuation of debate)
The deterioration of the situation of refugees as a consequence of the Russian aggression against Ukraine (debate)
Rising energy prices and market manipulation on the gas market (debate)
The Power of the EU – Joint European Action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy (debate)
Trans-European energy infrastructure (debate)
Question Time (Commission) Europe’s Energy Autonomy: The strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency
Question Time (Commission) Europe’s Energy Autonomy: The strategic importance of renewables and energy interconnections and efficiency
Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System - Social Climate Fund - Carbon border adjustment mechanism - Revision of the EU Emissions Trading System for aviation - Notification under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) (joint debate – Fit for 55 (part 1))
Gas storage (debate)
EU response to the increase in energy prices in Europe (debate)
The accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area (debate)
Keep the bills down: social and economic consequences of the war in Ukraine and the introduction of a windfall tax (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022 (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
A truly interconnected Energy Single Market to keep bills down and companies competitive (topical debate)
Order of business
Renewable Energy, Energy Performance of Buildings and Energy Efficiency Directives: amendments (REPowerEU) (continuation of debate)
The recent JHA Council decision on Schengen accession (debate)
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022 (debate)
EU response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Swedish Presidency (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 15 December 2022 (continuation of debate)
An EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs (debate)
REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans (debate)
Energy performance of buildings (recast) (debate)
Data Act (debate)
Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023
Question Time (Commission) - How to ensure energy security in the EU in 2023
Conclusions of the Special European Council meeting of 9 February and preparation of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23-24 March 2023 (debate)
European Chips Act (debate)
European Chips Act (debate)
Renewable Energy Directive (debate)
Decent Housing for All (topical debate)
The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel’s right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza (debate)
State of the Energy Union (debate)
Framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) (debate)
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Belgian Presidency (debate)
Conclusions of the European Council meetings, in particular the special European Council meeting of 1 February 2024 (debate)
Multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 - Establishing the Ukraine Facility - Establishing the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (‘STEP’) (joint debate - multiannual financial framework revision)
Improving the Union’s protection against market manipulation on the wholesale energy market (debate)
Council and Commission statements - Preparation of the European Council meeting of 21 and 22 March 2024 (debate)
Internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen (recast) - Common rules for the internal markets for renewable gas, natural gas and hydrogen (recast) - Union’s electricity market design: Regulation - Union’s electricity market design: Directive (joint debate – Reform of the energy and electricity markets)
Reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination, and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 and (EU) No 1291/2013
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe's semiconductor ecosystem (Chips Act)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the draft Council decision on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Opinions (2)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 as regards REPowerEU chapters in recovery and resilience plans and amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1060, Regulation (EU) 2021/2115, Directive 2003/87/EC and Decision (EU) 2015/1814
OPINION on the implementation report on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Shadow opinions (1)
Opinion in the form of a letter on Guidelines for the 2025 Budget - Section III
Institutional motions (14)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Romanian revolution of December 1989
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s response to the increase in energy prices in Europe
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the EU’s response to the increase in energy prices in Europe
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen area
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on an EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on an EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs
on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on one year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on an EU strategy to boost industrial competitiveness, trade and quality jobs
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of the SME Union
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the state of the SME Union
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the return of Romanian national treasure illegally appropriated by Russia
Oral questions (4)
Dual quality of products in the single market
Imminent threat to the rule of law and democracy in Bulgaria
The outcome of the European Year of Youth
Medicine shortages and strategic healthcare autonomy in the EU
Written explanations (3)
Objection pursuant to Rule 111: Union list of projects of common interest (B9-0091/2020)
Am votat împotriva obiecției care respingea a 4-a listă de Proiecte de interes de comun în domeniul energiei (PIC), deoarece consider că proiectele de pe această listă sunt importante pentru securitatea aprovizionării cu energie. Pentru România, această listă conține atât proiectul BRUA, cât și noi proiecte, precum cel prin care se crește capacitatea de stocare.De asemenea, cred că este important ca în revizuirea Regulamentului TEN-E să se pună accentul pe dezvoltarea unei infrastructuri inteligente, astfel încât să fie integrate și hidrogenul, CCS, stocarea și alte soluții care să permită integrarea sectorială. Totodată, rolul proiectelor clasice de infrastructură nu trebuie diminuat pentru că sunt utile atât pentru interconectarea regională, cât și pentru stocare.
Situation in the Schengen area following the Covid-19 outbreak (B9-0165/2020)
Am votat pentru rezoluția Parlamentului European referitoare la situația din spațiul Schengen în urma epidemiei de COVID-19, deoarece această rezoluție este importantă pentru România și aderarea la spațiul Schengen. Totodată, o revenire la un spațiu Schengen pe deplin funcțional este de cea mai mare importanță pentru a garanta principiul libertății de circulație ca una dintre principalele realizări ale integrării europene și ca o condiție esențială pentru redresarea economică a UE după pandemia de COVID-19.Prin demersurile făcute am reușit să includem paragraful prin care invităm Consiliul și statele membre să își intensifice eforturile pentru a realiza finalizarea integrării Schengen cu toate statele membre ale UE. Și anume, îndemnăm din nou Consiliul să prezinte un nou proiect de decizie privind aplicarea integrală a dispozițiilor acquis-ului Schengen în Bulgaria și România în cel mai scurt timp posibil. Consider că solidaritatea și responsabilitatea sunt pentru toți și că viitorul spațiului Schengen poate fi doar unul fără fragmentare.
European protection of cross-border and seasonal workers in the context of the COVID-19 crisis (B9-0172/2020)
Am votat pentru rezoluția privind protecția europeană a lucrătorilor transfrontalieri și sezonieri în contextul crizei provocate de COVID-19.Condamn încălcările grave, semnalate în timpul crizei, ale drepturilor lucrătorilor sezonieri și transfrontalieri în ceea ce privește condițiile de muncă și de viață, legate de programul de lucru, salariul minim, concedierile abuzive și standardele scăzute de sănătate și de siguranță la locul de muncă. Nu trebuie să treacă neobservate sau nesancționate nici lipsa transportului în condiții de siguranță, lipsa unor condiții de cazare decente care să respecte cerințele sanitare și măsurile de distanțare socială, presiunea ridicată și modelele de lucru neadaptate, măsurile de detașare și practicile de subcontractare, nerespectarea restricțiilor de carantină și a asistenței pentru repatriere, precum și furnizarea inadecvată de echipamente individuale de protecție.Subliniez că, în niciun caz, nu trebuie să permitem ca pandemia sau dificultățile economice să fie un pretext pentru abdicarea de la valorile europene și de la obiectivul fundamental al Uniunii Europene de a oferi condiții de muncă și de viață decente pentru toți cetățenii săi.
Written questions (10)
Preparatory actions for the Horizon 2020 FET Flagships programme
Measures to ensure the effective taxation of profits
Use of taxes for investment in the ecological transition
The precarious situation of intra-EU labour mobility and the sanitary crisis in the North Rhine-Westphalia slaughterhouse
Minimum 10 % allocation for education in national plans and the RRF evaluation process.
Intellectual property protection at EU level for heritage crafts
The accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area
Council's views on Article 16(3) of the Horizon Europe Regulation
Analysis to determine scope of New Zealand’s association to Horizon Europe
The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Horizon Europe
Amendments (2510)
Amendment 2 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021 establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’),
Amendment 30 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Whereas Europe needs to increase energy security in line with the REPowerEU Plan of May 18, 2022, geothermal energy offers a renewable, always-on and local source of energy that can contribute in decreasing energy imports from third countries and have the potential to provide low-cost electricity and high-quality heat to citizens and industries;
Amendment 52 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the development of technologies has broadened the area suitable for cost-efficient geothermal projects and their scope; stresses that the potential of low-temperature, shallow geothermal resources that are available in all Member States; stresses the potential of deep geothermal energy that can contribute directly to heat and power generation;
Amendment 87 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes the potential for geothermal energy as a renewable and stable contribution to the decarbonisation of district heating and cooling as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 and the Renewable Energy Directive (EU) 2023; underlines the need to modernise existing and build low-temperature district heating networks to enable the deployment of geothermal heat;
Amendment 96 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. HCalls on the Commission to present an EU geothermal strategy with the aim to create a European wide approach to enact geothermal energy; including an assessment of the geothermal district heating potential; highlights that 151 business and industries called on the Commission in 2022 to prepare a European strategy to unlock the potential of geothermal energy;
Amendment 116 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to present guidelines to the Member States for the preparation of comprehensive heating and cooling assessments and of local heating and cooling plans as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791 including how a possible geothermal potential is assessed and processed;
Amendment 127 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that the revised Energy Efficiency Directive introduces an obligation for the monitoring of the energy performance of data centres, and that geothermal can supply efficient active and passive cooling to data centres in large public, commercial and industrial building with a significant cooling demand; call on Member States to consider this potential when implementing the revised Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 142 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Comission and Member States to explore methods of collecting different types of geological data from public and private entities with a view to organising, systematising and making it available to the public; notes that this should be achieved in compliance with necessary confidentiality requirements and data protection rules, and, where necessary, include incentives and compensation for data sharing by private entities;
Amendment 149 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Notes that easy access to data through public available and digitalised formats can de-risk investments in geothermal energy projects; calls on the European Commission and Member States to harmonise the legislation that gives access to subsurface data for both private and public actors;
Amendment 155 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that for areas with insufficient subsurface data, there is a role for the European Commission to harmonise data collection rules; stresses the role for governments can play a role in funding geothermal resource mapping and exploratory drilling; welcomes the fact that some Member States have already taken steps in this direction; calls for EU funding to support this data collection with a view to creating an EU-wide atlas of geothermal potential;
Amendment 164 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses its concern about the fragmented nature of statistics on geothermal energy; calls on the Member States, in cooperation with the industry and the Commission, to overhaul existing data collecting and access procedures for geothermal and to replicate best practices in the sector;
Amendment 167 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Takes notes that a more detailed register of geothermal energy potential would prevail local heat sources and support the adoption and implementation of the local heating and cooling plans as required under the Energy Efficiency Directive (EU) 2023/1791;
Amendment 168 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Stresses that the availability of existing district heating and cooling data to investors can help support local actors to evaluate the potential of geothermal energy in the local area; calls on the Commission to facilitate and coordinate that availability of existing district heating and cooling data;
Amendment 175 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes the great potential geothermal energy has as a local and low- cost source of energy if upfront costs and risks are mitigated; calls for the Commission and Member States to provide guidance to funding models as well as private and public funding opportunities;
Amendment 207 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the requirements of mining laws designed for large-scale mining projects are difficult to uphold in muchnot necesarily suitable for smaller-scale geothermal projects; calls on the Member States to review and simplify existing mining laws, where necessary, or to develop dedicated permitting rules for geothermal; asks the Commission to provide guidelines to ensure the requisite level of coherence;
Amendment 210 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Expresses concerns that geothermal projects experience lengthy permitting processes; urges Member States to create streamlined, simplified and digital permitting processes by creating a single-point of contact for the whole permitting process across authorities;
Amendment 214 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on Member States to lessen permitting times by giving permits by default ensuring nothing stands against it as practised in some Member States;
Amendment 282 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Notes that geothermal energy together with district heating can apply as a renewable and stable source of energy and therefore contribute to the just transition across Europe; calls for funds to be dedicated to the modernisation of existing district heating and cooling networks to secure the utilisation of the potential;
Amendment 287 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Draws attention to the fact that geothermal systems use limited land use and above-ground structure requirements; calls for Member States to consider access to urban plots for geothermal plants to secure faster adoption in permitting;
Amendment 295 #
2023/2111(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that public resisacceptance remains a challenge for geothermal projects, particularly on the basis of environmental concerns such asis an important object also due to worries about environmental and visibility impacts: the possible contamination of ground waters, gas emissions or, water over-exploitation; expresses the opinion that maintaining high environmental standards and transparency standards can, address concerns and early stakeholder engagement could serve as anthe efficient way of overcoming distrust;
Amendment 93 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges that SMRsExplore the potential role of SMRs to play a significant role in decarbonising the European industry, haveing the potential to play a significant role in replacing fossil fuels17 ; _________________ 17 https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Europ eanSMRPrePartnership.rovide a firm baseload of clean electricity, heat and steam for the industry and households, as well as replacing fossil fuels as the baseload technology in Europe
Amendment 102 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the use of SMRs for low-carbon hydrogen production; Reminds that vast amounts of new electricity capacity is needed to ensure the required scale of hydrogen production to decarbonize EU.
Amendment 107 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the potential role of SMRs for industrial heat and steam production;
Amendment 109 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Acknowledges the potential of SMRs for district heating;Explore the potential role of SMRs for district heating for heating and cooling supply need where other clean energy sources are not available. Reminds that heating and cooling constitute approximately half of all EU energy consumption, and majority of this is still covered by fossil fuels; Acknowledges that SMRs can provide decarbonized, low temperature heat to the district heating systems; Notes that SMRs can be designed to produce only heat and therefore operated at lower temperature and pressure.
Amendment 149 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4 a (new)
Subheading 4 a (new)
Reminds that SMRs can support the integration of intermittent energy production to the system with flexible production.
Amendment 165 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises that the implementation of appropriate and long-term contractual and financial mechanisms is needed to provide long-term predictability;
Amendment 170 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to launch a specific industrial strategy for SMRs that includes a focus on efficient permitting procedures, access to finance and stable supply chains;
Amendment 172 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 16 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Recognizes the necessity to protect the vulnerability of IT systems needed for functioning of SMR due to the risk of cyber-attacks; emphasizes that cybersecurity need to be considered as a fundamental part of overall nuclear security
Amendment 182 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that clear support from public authorities to guarantee the competitiveness of the SMR supply chain will be essential in enabling service providers to take a long-term view and accelerate their projects to meet the market window of opportunity;the importance of proactive anticipation, innovation and adaptation to effectively to meet SMR developers’ expectations in terms of fuel cycle and waste management; This includes recognizing the necessity for preparatory work to ensure the operational readiness of specific front-end fuel cycle requirements prior to the deployment of SMRs.
Amendment 192 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. RecognEmphasises that the business model of SMR producers will rely on the series effect of building a large number of similar SMRs in different countries; notes that design standardisation is key to unlocking the competitive advantages of mass productionkey success factor of SMRs is serial production, which would allow manufacturers to improve their processes and reduce costs;
Amendment 200 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need to identify the elements for establishing a European pre-licensing processCalls for the acceleration of the cooperation of national nuclear safety regulators to harmonize a pre-licensing process and standardization of SMR based on commonly accepted safety assessments in the licensing of the same SMR design;.
Amendment 207 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Emphasises that regulatory bodies and national authorities should create the conditions to ease the licensing process of SMRs;
Amendment 216 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recognises the need to sufficiently explore and identify all possible options for financing European SMR production and scale up;
Amendment 249 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises that a robust, capable and reliable supply chain is critical for the success of mass-produceding SMRs;
Amendment 253 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Recognises the importance of identifying the main challenges in adapting the value chain to the specific characteristics of SMRs compared with high-powerlarge reactors and the need for consultations both with vendors and a large number of supply chain suppliers;
Amendment 278 #
Amendment 279 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 31 – point 1 (new)
(1) Recognises the importance of refining existing training in key nuclear construction skills to align them with the unique requirements of SMRs, while also ensuring the prevention of skill shortages in areas under high demand;
Amendment 280 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 – point 2 (new)
Paragraph 31 – point 2 (new)
(2) Underlines the importance of strategic workforce planning.
Amendment 281 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 – point 3 (new)
Paragraph 31 – point 3 (new)
(3) Emphasises that such planning should be forward-looking and adaptable, taking into account the potential shifts in skill requirements for the deployment of SMRs, especially within the supply chain and for SMRs.
Amendment 290 #
2023/2109(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Recognises the need to provide uniform rules regarding the responsibility of SMR owners for the safe handling and storage of radioactive waste, as well as for the recycling of spent nuclear fuel;
Amendment 10 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to the SDG Acceleration Actions platform,
Amendment 12 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the UNEA Resolution “5/10. The environmental dimension of a sustainable, resilient and inclusive post-COVID-19 recovery”, adopted by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) on 2 March 2022,
Amendment 14 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
— having regard to the UN High Seas Treaty, the historic agreement to protect the world's oceans reached on 5 March 2023,
Amendment 55 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, with less than seven years to go until the deadline for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the new geopolitical landscape and the multiple crises in various areas, including the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, energy and food insecurity and soaring prices, fragile supply chains and rapid inflation, have hindered the achievement of the SDGs; whereas the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs are key to addressing the current challenges and reorienting the global compass towards a socially and environmentally just transition that leaves no one and no place behind;
Amendment 149 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses its commitment to the 2030 Agenda, especially in light of the new geopolitical landscape and the ongoing climate, biodiversity and health crises; warns against further polarisation in the distribution of wealth and income, which would lead to increased inequality and poverty; highlights, against this backdrop, the importance of the SDGs, which provide a universal compass for people’s prosperity and to protect the planet; recalls that a pledge to leave no one and no place behind lies at the heart of the 2030 Agenda and that the achievement of the SDGs should benefit all countries, people and segments of society;
Amendment 188 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the importance of the 2023 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development and the SDG Summit, which are both due to take place in New York, as opportunities to review progress at the halfway point, which must be the starting point for an intensified effort and accelerated action to achieve the goals by 2030; acknowledges, in this regard, the SDGs being focused on in 2023 (SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11 and 17);
Amendment 217 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls urgently on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy accompanied by a structured SDGs implementation plan with clear, measurable, accountable and time-bound EU-wide targets; emphasises, in this regard, that successful implementation of the 2030 Agenda is contingent on stronger alignment between the EU’s governance systems in economic, social and environmental matters, such as the European Semester, the European Green Deal and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 227 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to continue integrating the SDGs into the European Semester by better linking it to the monitoring of the NRRPs, and to use the country- specific recommendations to systematically measure Member States’ progress and set out concrete proposals for improvement;
Amendment 241 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses Parliament’s important role in promoting the SDGs’ implementation through European policies and heightening the goals’ visibility in public discourse; underlines that coordination and regular structured dialogue within and between the EU institutions is essential in order to ensure the EU’s leadership and increase the effectiveness of its efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 264 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates the call on the Commission to establish a new permanent platform, for a “whole of society” approach as an important innovation , for regular and structured engagement with civil society organisations in order to systematically involve them in a meaningful way in the SDG implementation process;
Amendment 266 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights the necessity to develop and promote multiple solutions that any actor in society can implement to reduce the carbon footprint, such as: responsible consumption of resources (from water to food), transition to circular economy, investments in green energy, developing green value chains in the private sector, increasing the percentage of green public procurement, prioritizing and supporting investments in the research sector dedicated to bio-based solutions, increasing the percentage of green credits to support the transition to low-carbon businesses;
Amendment 297 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Amendment 299 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Further calls on EU Member States and its global partners to share best practices and provide peer-to-peer learning and technical assistance, particularly to developing countries, to support efforts for resource mobilisation and for strengthening and scaling up country-level efforts on sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery measures which promote a green and digital twin transition whilst considering odemographical issues and mainstreaming gender dimension;
Amendment 305 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 c (new)
Paragraph 12 c (new)
12 c. Stresses that women's contribution in green economic activities is essential to achieve equitable sustainable development and should be seen and valued; believes that women and girls can also benefit from the opportunities in the field of green entrepreneurship and become green employers rather than employees;
Amendment 306 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12 d. Encourages Member States to better engage local and regional authorities (LRAs) in the monitoring and implementation phases of NRRPs to ensure consideration of SGD indicators; recognises the potential of LRAs to drive a green and socially responsible recovery in their localities, to better encourage civic engagement and achieve sustainable growth in local economies;
Amendment 319 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. PCalls on the Member States to adopt SGD indicators and monitor their implementation in the NRRPs; points out that, in order to assess the Member States’ progress on the SDGs, the Eurostat sustainable development indicators must be improved by filling the gaps for some SDGs and better measuring policies’ impact on territories and specific vulnerable groups;
Amendment 380 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls on the Commission to consider extending the SDGs beyond the cohesion policy funds to address the financing gap and explore synergies with Horizon Europe, LIFE+, InvestEU, Digital Europe Programme, as well as the financial support of the European Investment Bank to mainstream sustainable development and scale up policies and projects;
Amendment 384 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18 b. Calls on Member States and the EU's global partners to bolster efforts to curb illicit financial flows and cross- border tax evasion, which undermine taxation systems and inhibit domestic resource mobilisation towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 413 #
2023/2010(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Encourages the private sector and multilateral financial institutions to continue to support countries whose economies have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve a sustainable, resilient and inclusive recovery;
Amendment 104 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular its preamble and its Article 2(c)
Amendment 112 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Any additional mobilisation of state aid should be targeted and temporary, and should be consistent with EU policy objectives such as the Green Deal and the Pillar of Social Rights. Projects of strategic common European interest should also be aligned with these goals, and should have genuine European added value. Such financing should have an equal positive impact in all Member State and shall not lead to aditional desparities among Member States in line with the EU's competition and cohesion policies.
Amendment 115 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regarding external aspects, in particular regarding emerging markets and developing economies, the EU will seek win-win partnerships in the framework of its Global Gateway strategy, which contribute to the diversification of its raw materials supply chain, to the achievement of global climate objectives as well as to partner countries’ efforts to pursue twin transition and develop local value addition.
Amendment 125 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The higher energy prices after the unjustified and unlawful military aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, gave a strong impetus to accelerate the implementation of the European Green Deal and reinforce the resilience of the Energy Union by speeding up the clean energy transition and ending any dependence on fossil fuels exported from the Russian Federation. The REPowerEU plan 35 plays a key role in responding to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. That plan aims to accelerate the energy transition in the European Union, in order to reduce the Union’s gas and electricity consumption and to boost investments in the deployment of energy efficient and low carbon solutions. That plan sets inter alia the targets to double solar photovoltaic capacity by 2025 and to install 600 GW of solar photovoltaic capacity by 2030; to double the rate of deployment of heat pumps; to produce 10 million tonnes of domestic renewable hydrogen by 2030; and to boost substantially increase production of biomethaneinable biomethane production to 35 bcm by 2030. The plan also sets out that achieving the REPowerEU goals will require diversifying the supply of low carbon energy equipment and of critical raw materials, reducing sectoral dependencies, overcoming supply chain bottlenecks and expanding the Union’s clean energy technology manufacturing capacity. As part of its efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in power generation, industry, buildings and transport, the Commission proposes to increase the target in the Renewable Energy Directive to 45% by 2030 and to increase the target in the Energy Efficiency Directive to 13%. This would bring the total renewable energy generation capacities to 1236 GW by 2030, in comparison to 1067 GW by 2030 envisaged under the 2021 proposal and will see increased needs for storage through batteries to deal with intermittency in the electricity grid. Similarly, policies related to the decarbonisation of the road sector, such as Regulation (EU) 2019/631 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 will be strong drivers for a further electrification of the road transport sector and thus increasing demand for batteries. _________________ 35 Communication of 18 May 2022 from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, REPowerEU Plan, COM/2022/230 final, 18.05.2022.
Amendment 134 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The net-zero transformation is already causing huge industrial, economic, and geopolitical shifts across the globe, which will become ever more pronounced as the world advances in its decarbonisation efforts. The road to net zero translates into strong opportunities for the expansion of Union’s net-zero industry, making use of the strength of the Single Market, by promoting investment in technologies in the field of renewable energy technologies , electricity and heat storage technologies, heat pumps, grid technologies, renewable fuels of non- biological origin technologies, electrolysers and fuel cells, fusion, fission reactors including small modular reactors and related best-in-class fuels, carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies, and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and their supply chains, allowing for the decarbonisation of our economic sectors, from energy supply to transport, buildings, and industry. A strong net zero industry within the European Union can help significantly in reaching the Union’s climate and energy targets effectively, as well as in supporting other Green Deal objectives, while creating jobs and growth.
Amendment 148 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Union’s decarbonisation objectives, security of energy supply, digitalisation of the energy system and electrification of demand, for example in mobility and the need for fast recharging points, require an enormous expansion of electricity grids in the European Union, both at transmission level and at distribution level. At transmission level, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems are needed to connect offshore renewable energies; while at distribution level, connecting electricity providers and managing demand-side flexibility builds on investments in innovative grid technologies, such as electric vehicles smart charging (EVSC), energy efficiency building and industry automation and smart controls, advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) and home energy management systems (HEMS). The electricity grid needs to interact with many actors or devices based on a detailed level of observability, and hence availability of data, to enable flexibility, smart charging and smart buildings with smart electricity grids and small-scale flexibility services enabling demand -side response from consumers and the uptake of renewables. Connecting the net-zero technologies to the network of the European Union requires the substantial expansion of manufacturing capabilities for electricity grids in areas such as offshore and onshore cables, substations and transformers.
Amendment 164 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To achieve the 2030 objectives a particular focus is needed on some of the net-zero technologies, also in view their significant contribution towards the path to net zero by 2050. These technologies include solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies, onshore and offshore renewable technologies, battery/storage technologies, heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies, especially innovative applications of geothermal heating and cooling for public, private and industrial use, electrolysers and fuel cells, sustainable biogas/biomethane, carbon capture and storage technologies and grid technologies. These technologies play a key role in the Union’s open strategic autonomy, ensuring that citizens have access to clean, affordable, secure energy. Given their role, these technologies should benefit from even faster permitting procedures, facilitated access to data required for design, spatial planning and cost optimization, including subsurface data, obtain the status of the highest national significance possible under national law and benefit from additional support to crowd-in investments.
Amendment 173 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) To achieve the 2050 decarbonization objectives, all clean technologies that do not emit CO2 must be taken into account. In this respect, nuclear power is an energy source whose contribution to these objectives is recognized and undeniable. Currently supplying 50% of the low-carbon electricity produced in the Union, it is the leading low-carbon energy source in the EU. It is a high-performance sector and a source of employment, representing 1 million jobs. It also contributes to the European strategic autonomy and resilience.
Amendment 183 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The development of carbon capture and storage solutions for industry is confronted with a coordination failure. On the one hand, despite the growing CO2 price incentive provided by the EU Emissions Trading System, for industry to invest into capturing CO2 emissions making such investments economically viable, they face a significant risk of not being able to access a permitted geological storage site. On the other hand, investors into first CO2 storage sites face upfront costs to identify develop and appraise them even before they can apply for a regulatory storage permit. Transparency about potential CO2 storage capacity in terms of the geological suitability of relevant areas and existing geological data, in particular from the exploration of hydrocarbon production sites, can support market operators to plan their investments. Member State should make such data publicly available and report regularly in a forward-looking perspective about progress in developing CO2 storage sites and the corresponding needs for injection and storage capacities above, in order to collectively reach the Union-wide target for CO2 injection capacity. The development and use of the CO2 injection and storage capacity must be subject to strict environmental standards, and ethical safeguards, in line with Directive 2009/31/EC, while extending them beyond the storage process and apply across the whole value chain, including capture, removal and transport, as well as the development of such infrastructure.
Amendment 206 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) By defining CO2 storage sites that contribute to the Union’s 2030 target as net-zero strategic projects, the development of CO2 storage sites can be accelerated and facilitated, and the increasing industrial demand for storage sites can be channelled towards the most- cost-effective storage sites. An increasing volume of depleting gas and oil fields that could be converted in safe CO2 storage sites are at the end of their useful production lifetime. In addition, the oil and gas industry has affirmed its determination to embark on an energy transition and possesses the assets, skills and knowledge needed to explore and develop additional storage sites. To reach the Union’s target of 50 million tonnes of annual operational CO2 injection capacity by 2030, the sector needs to pool its contributions to ensure that carbon capture and storage as a climate solution is available ahead of demand. In order to ensure a timely, Union-wide and cost- effective development of CO2 storage sites in line with the EU objective for injection capacity, licensees of oil and gas production in the EU should contribute to this target pro rata of their oil and gas manufacturing capacity, while providing flexibilities to cooperate and take into account other contributions of third parties.
Amendment 209 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The Commission will ensure a continuous revision and extension of the CO2 injection capacity and storage target for the period post-2030 to reflect the needs of the Union to reach its 2040 climate target and climate neutrality by 2050 in synergy with other related EU legislation.
Amendment 213 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Union has helped build a global economic system based on open and rules-based trade, pushed for respecting and advancing social and environmental sustainability and climate transition standards, and is fully committed to those values.
Amendment 215 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To address security of supply issues and contribute to supporting the resilience of Union’s energy system and decarbonisation and modernisation efforts, the net-zero technology manufacturing capacity in the Union needs to expand. Union manufacturers of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies need to increase their competitive edge and improve security of supply perspectives, by aiming to reach at least 30 gigawatt of operational solar PV manufacturing capacity by 2030 across the full PV value chain, in line with the goals set out in the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance, which is supported under the Union’s Solar Energy Strategy. 38 Union manufacturers of wind and heat pump technologies need to consolidate their competitive edge and maintain or expand their current market shares throughout this decade, in line with the Union’s technology deployment projections that meet its 2030 energy and climate targets. 39 This translates into a Union manufacturing capacity for wind of at least 36 GW and, respectively, for heat pumps of at least 31 GW in 2030. Union manufacturers of batteries and electrolysers need to consolidate their technology leadership and actively contribute to shaping these markets. For battery technologies this would mean contributing to the objectives of the European Battery Alliance and aim at almost 90% of the Union’s battery annual demand being met by the Union’s battery manufacturers, translating into a Union manufacturing capacity of at least 550 GWh in 2030. For EU electrolyser manufacturers, the REPowerEU plan projects 10 million tonnes of domestic renewable hydrogen production and a further up to 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen imports by 2030. To ensure EU’s technological leadership translates into commercial leadership, as supported under the Electrolyser Joint Declaration of the Commission and the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, EU electrolyser manufacturers should further boost their capacity, such that the overall installed electrolyser capacity being deployed reaches at least 100 GW hydrogen by 2030. _________________ 38 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European EcTo improve EU’s strategic autonomicy and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: EU Solar Energy Strategy, SWD(2022) 148 final, 18.05.2022. 39 As perlessen its dependencies, the biomethane production should be scaled up in line with the REePowerEU objectives set out in the REPowerEU Plan, COM/2022/230 final, and accompanying Commission Staff Working Document Implementing the Repower EU Action Plan: Investment Needs, Hydrogen Accelerator and achieving the Bio-Methane Targets Accompanying the Document : Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions REPowerEU Plan, SWD/2022/230 final, 18.05.2022target to 35 bcm of by 2030. As a domestically available and stable energy source, it contributes to EU’s security of supply. The focus should be in sustainable production.
Amendment 226 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Considering these objectives together, while also taking into account that for certain elements of the supply chain (such as inverters, as well as solar cells, wafers, and ingots for solar PV or cathodes and anodes for batteries) the Union manufacturing capacity is low, the Union net-zero technologies annual capacity should aim at approaching or reaching an overall annual manufacturing benchmark of at least 40% of annual deployment needs by 2030 for the net-zero technologies listdefined in the Annex article 3.
Amendment 236 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to maintain competitiveness and reduce current strategic import dependencies in key net- zero technology products and their supply chains, while avoiding the formation of new ones, the Union needs to continue strengthening its net zero industrial base and become more competitive and innovation friendly. The Union needs to enable the development of manufacturing capacity faster, simpler and in a more predictable way, reducing administrative burden and levelling the playing field with international competitors.
Amendment 245 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In addition, the Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net- Zero Age 42 sets out a comprehensive approach to support a clean energy technology scale up based on four pillars. The first pillar aims at creating a regulatory environment that simplifies and fast-tracks permitting for new net-zero technology manufacturing and assembly sites and facilitates the scaling up of the net-zero industry of the Union. The second pillar of the plan is to boost investment in and financing of net-zero technology production, through the revised Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework adopted in March 2023 and the creation of a European Sovereignty fund to preserve the European edge on critical and emerging technologies relevant to the green and digital transitions, in particular to provide resources for upstream research and innovation for strategic industrial projects to decarbonise hard to abate sectors in particular energy intensive industries supplying key raw materials and components for net zero technologies. The funding accessibility should be predictable, provided that clear predefined criteria are met, making both the development and implementation of new technologies and CCS, in combination with Direct Air Capture with Carbon Storage (DACCS), eligible for achieving net-zero at the installation level. The third pillar relates to developing the skills needed to make the transition happen and increase the number of skilled workers in the clean energy technology sector. The fourth pillar focuses on trade and the diversification of the supply chain of critical raw materials. That includes creating a critical raw materials club, working with like-minded partners to collectively strengthen supply chains and diversifying away from single suppliers for critical input. _________________ 42 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, COM/2023/62 final, 01.02.2023.
Amendment 257 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU already allow contracting authorities and entities awarding contracts through public procurement procedures to rely, in addition to price or cost, on additional criteria for identifying the most economically advantageous tender. Such criteria concern for instance the quality of the tender including social, environmental, governance and innovative characteristics. When awarding contracts for net-zero technology through public procurement, contracting authorities and contracting entities should duly assess the tenders’ contribution to sustainability and resilience in relation to a series of criteria relating to the tender’s environmental sustainability, compliance with human rights laws, EU governance rules and reporting obligations, innovation, system integration and to resilience.
Amendment 259 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) (26) Social sustainability criteria can already be applied under existing legislation and can include working conditions and collective bargaining in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights in line with Articles, 30 (3) of Directive 2014/23/EU, 18 (2) of Directive 2014/24/EU and 36 (2) of Directive 2014/25/EU. Contracting authorities should contribute to social sustainability by taking the appropriate measures to ensure that in the performance of public contracts economic operators comply with applicable obligations in the fields of social and labour law established by Union law, national law, collective agreements or by the international environmental, social and labour law provisions listed in Annex X of Directive 2014/23/EU, Annex X of Directive 2014/24/EU and Annex XIV of Directive 2014/25/EU43 . Public procurement contracts must include social clauses and where relevant apprenticeship clauses. _________________ 43 Commission Notice "Buying Social - a guide to taking account of social considerations in public procurement (2nd edition)", C(2021) 3573 final.
Amendment 263 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27a) In hard-to-abate sectors, including energy-intensive industries, the number of commercially available and scalable net zero technologies is currently limited. For those net zero technologies already in use or in the early stages of development, major reductions in cost and improvements in performance will be needed. Therefore, investments in research and innovation both at Union and national level continue to be important. Together with joint and coordinated efforts across the Member States notably through the Strategic Energy Technology Plan, research and innovation activities increase the resilience of the Union’s clean energy sector. Moreover, net zero technologies that are at demonstration or prototype stage today also make significant contributions in the long term to the achievement of net-zero industries in the Union and should be supported through the net zero industry act Financial support should be provided irrespective of the number of technologies implemented over time, as long as the costs associated with implementing these technologies remain additional and cannot be fully transferred to customers. Half of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions expected by 2050 will require technologies that are not yet ready for the market, so research and innovation activities are a crucial component to increase the EU’s technological sovereignty and global competitiveness.
Amendment 284 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) When designing schemes benefitting households or consumers which incentivise the purchase of net-zero technology final products listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation, Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, should ensure the respect of the Union’s international commitments, including by ensuring that schemes do not reach a magnitude that causes serious prejudice to the interest of WTO members.
Amendment 293 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) As indicated in the Communication on the Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age, published on 1 February 2023, the Union’s industry’s market shares are under strong pressure, due to subsidies in third countries which undermine a level playing field. This translates in a need for a rapid and ambitious reaction from the Union in modernising its legal framework and promoting European standards for key net zero technologies.
Amendment 295 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Access to finance is key for ensuring the Union’s open strategic autonomy and for establishing a solid manufacturing base for net-zero technologies and their supply chains across the Union. The majority of investments necessary to reach the Green Deal objectives will come from private capital53 attracted by the growth potential of the net- zero ecosystem. Well-functioning, deep and integrated capital markets will therefore be essential to raise and channel the funds needed for the green transition and net-zero manufacturing projects. Swift progress towards the Capital Markets Union is thus necessary for the EU to deliver on its net-zero objectives. The sustainable finance agenda (and blended finance) also plays a crucial role in scaling up investments into the net-zero technologies, while guaranteeing the competitiveness of the sector by giving investors and investee companies more harmonised information on what investments qualify as sustainable under the Taxonomy Regulation and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, and by requiring financial institutions to exercise due diligence over their value chain. _________________ 53 Commission Staff Working Document Identifying Europe's recovery needs Accompanying the document Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - Europe's moment: Repair and Prepare for the Next Generation, SWD(2020) 98 final, Identifying Europe's recovery needs, 27.05.2020.
Amendment 298 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Where private investment alone is not sufficient, the effective roll-out of net- zero manufacturing projects may require public support in the form of State aid. Such aid must have an incentive effect and be necessary, appropriate and proportionate. The existing State aid guidelines that have recently undergone an in-depth revision in line with the twin transition objectives provide ample possibilities to support investments for projects in the scope of this Regulation subject to certaiAppropriate conditions are required to verify the concrete risks of diversion of the investment outside the European Econditions. Member States can have an important role in easing access to finance for net-zero technologies manufacturing projects by addressing market failures through targeted State aid support. The Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) adopted on 9 March 2023 aims at ensuring a level playing field within the internal market, targeted to those sectors where a third-country delocalisation risk has been identified, and proportionate in terms of aid amounts. It would enable Member States to put in place measures to support new investments in production facilities in defined, strategic net-zero sectors, including via tax benefits. The permitted aid amount can be modulated with highomic Area (EEA) and that there is no risk of relocation within the EEA. To mobilise national resources for that purpose, Member States may use a share of the ETS revenues that Member States have to allocate for climate-related purposes as well as national and EU funds, unused amounts from the Recovery aind intenResitlies and aid amount ceilings if the investment is located in assisted areas, in order to contribute to the goal of convergence between Member States and regions. Appropriate conditions are required to verify the concrete risks of diversion of the investment outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and that there is no risk of relocation within the EEA. To mobilise national resources for that purpose, Member States may use a share of the ETS revenues that Member States have to allocate for climate-related purposes.nce Facility, dedicated support from the EU Innovation Fund, dedicated financing schemes from the European Investment Bank, as well as dedicated state guarantees to private capital for strategic industrial investments
Amendment 307 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) Several Union funding programmes, such as the Recovery and Resilience Facility, InvestEU, cohesion policy programmes or the Innovation Fund with the specific role of the European Hydrogen Bank acting as a one-stop-shop for EU funding supporting the entire renewable hydrogen value chain, are also available to fund investments in net-zero technology manufacturing projects.
Amendment 316 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Member States can provide support from cohesion policy programmes in line with applicable rules under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 to encourage the take up of net-zero strategic projectsprojects in all regions, especially in less developed andregions, transition regions and Just Transition Funds territories, through investment packages of infrastructure, productive investment in innovation, manufacturing capacity in SMEs, services, training and upskilling measure, including support to capacity building of the public authorities and promoters. The applicable co-financing rates set in programmes may be up to 85% for less developed regions and, up to 60% or 70% for transition regions and 40% to 50% for more developed regions, depending on the fund concerned and the status of the region but Member States may exceed these ceilings at the level of the project concerned, where feasible under State aid rules. The Technical Support Instrument can help Member States and regions in preparing net-zero growth strategies, improve the business environment, reducing red tape and accelerating permitting. Member States should be encouraged to promote the sustainability of net-zero strategic projects by embedding these investments in European value chains, building notably on interregional and cross border cooperation networks. _________________ 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 320 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) Member States can provide support from cohesion policy programmes in line with applicable rules under Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council57 to encourage the take up of net-zero strategic projects in less developed and transition regions through investment packages of infrastructure, productive investment in innovation, manufacturing capacity in SMEs, services, training and upskilling measure, including support to capacity building of the public authorities and promoters. The applicable co-financing rates set in programmes may be up to 85% for less developed regions and up to 60% or 70% for transition regions depending on the fund concerned and the status of the region but Member States may exceed these ceilings at the level of the project concerned, where feasible under State aid rules. The Technical Support Instrument can help Member States and regions in preparing net-zero growth strategies, improve the business environment, reducing red tape and accelerating permitting. Member States should be encouraged to promote the sustainability of net-zero strategic projects by embedding these investments in European value chains, building notably on interregional and cross border cooperation networks. _________________ 57 Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2021 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, the Just Transition Fund and the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and financial rules for those and for the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund, the Internal Security Fund and the Instrument for Financial Support for Border Management and Visa Policy (OJ L 231, 30.6.2021, p. 159).
Amendment 322 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) The Innovation Fund also provides a very promising and cost efficient avenue to support the scaling up of manufacturing and deployment of renewable hydrogen and other strategic net zero technologies in Europe, thus reinforcing Europe’s sovereignty in key technologies for climate action and energy security. In the case of renewable hydrogen, the European Hydrogen Bank should support the production of renewable hydrogen and act as the main entity coordinating financial support for the manufacturing of fuel cells and electrolysers.
Amendment 330 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) A European Sovereignty Fund wshould provide a structural answer to the investment needs. It will help preserving a European edge on critical and emerging technologies relevant to the green and digital transitions, including strategic net- zero technologies. This structural instrument will build on experience of coordinated multi-country projects under the IPCEIs and seek to enhance all Member States’ access to such projects, thereby safeguarding cohesion and the Single Market against risks caused by unequal availability of State Aids. seek to safeguard cohesion and the Single Market against risks caused by unequal availability of State Aids. The European Sovereignty Fund should be based on additional funding under the mid-term review of the EU Multiannual Financial Framework. In addition, the Commission should explore the development of a new bond issuance program at EU level. The European Sovereignty Fund shall offer a toolbox of financial instruments (loans, guarantees, equity, etc) to support capital and operational expenditures of clean technology manufacturing in the EU in order to overcome barriers to production scale-up.
Amendment 339 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48
Recital 48
(48) To overcome the limitations of the current fragmented public and private investments efforts, facilitate integration and return on investment, the Commission, and Member States should better coordinate and create synergies between the existing funding programmes at Union and national level as well as ensure better coordination and collaboration with industry and key private sector stakeholders. The Net-Zero Europe Platform has a key role to play to build a comprehensive view of available and relevant funding opportunities and to discuss the individual financing needs of net-zero strategic projects.
Amendment 340 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 48 a (new)
Recital 48 a (new)
(48a) To provide long-term financing to the Green Industrial Plan and support the achievement of the goals and objectives set in this Act, the Commission should explore the possibility to set up a large climate investment plan at EU level with a broadened scope. Building on this act, the future climate investment plan should support on the implementation of the European Green Deal and cover other areas and sectors such as buildings insulation, charging infrastructure, electricity grids and support to demand- side measures and households.
Amendment 345 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 49
Recital 49
(49) In order for net-zero technology manufacturing projects to be deployed or expanded as quickly as possible to ensure the Union’s security of supply for net-zero technologies, it is important to create planning and investment certainty by keeping the administrative burden on project promoters to a minimum. For that reason, permit-granting processes of the Member States for net zero technology manufacturing projects should be streamlined, whilst at the same time ensuring that such projects are safe, secure, environmentally performant, and comply with environmental, social and safety requirements. Union environmental legislation sets common conditions for the process and content of national permit- granting processes, thereby ensuring a high level of environmental protection. Being granted the status of Net-Zero Strategic Project should be without prejudice to any applicable permitting conditions for the relevant projects, including those set out in Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council58 , Council Directive 92/43/EEC59 , Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council60 , Directive 2004/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council61 , and Directive (EU) 2010/75 of the European Parliament and of the Council62 . _________________ 58 Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment (OJ L 26, 28.1.2012, p. 1). 59 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7). 60 Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (OJ L 327, 22.12.2000, p. 1). 61 Directive 2004/35/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 on environmental liability with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage (OJ L 143, 30.4.2004, p. 56). 62 Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) (recast) (OJ L 334, 17.12.2010, p. 17).
Amendment 348 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) At the same time, the unpredictability, complexity and at times, excessive length of national permit- granting processes undermines the investment security needed for the effective development of net-zero technologies manufacturing projects. Therefore, in order to ensure and speed up their effective implementation, Member States should apply streamlined and predictable permitting procedures. In addition, Net-Zero Strategic Projects should be given priority status at national level to ensure rapid administrative treatment and urgent treatment in all judicial and dispute resolution procedures relating to them, without preventing competent authorities to streamline permitting for other net-zero technologies manufacturing projects that are not Net- Zero Strategic Projects or more generally. In order to ensure that net-zero manufacturing projects and Net-Zero Projects can be treated with priority, Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities are adequately equipped and staffed.
Amendment 356 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) Given their role in ensuring the Union’s security of supply for net-zero technologies, and their contribution to the Union’s open strategic autonomy and the green and digital transition, responsible permitting authorities should consider Net- Zero Strategic Projects to be in the public interest. Based on its case-by-case assessment, a responsible permitting authority may conclude that the public interest served by the project overrides the public interests related to nature and environmental protection and that consequently the project may be authorised, provided that all relevant conditions set out in Directive 2000/60/EC, Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EC63 are met. _________________ 63 Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on the conservation of wild birds (OJ L 20, 26.1.2010, p. 7–25).
Amendment 366 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) In order to ensure clarity about the permitting status of Net-Zero Strategic Projects and to limit the effectiveness of potential abusive litigation, while not undermining effective judicial review, Member States should ensure that any dispute concerning permit granting process is resolved in a timely manner. To that end, national competent authorities should ensure that applicants and project promoters have access to a simple dispute settlement procedure and that Net-Zero Strategic Projects are granted urgent treatment in all judicial and dispute resolution procedures relating to them while ensuring respect for the rights of defence.
Amendment 371 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) Net-zero technology manufacturing projects undergo lengthy and complex permitting procedures of 2-7 years, depending on the Member State, technology and value chain segment. Considering the size of required investments – in particular for gigafactory- size projects which are needed to reach the expected economies of scale – inadequate permitting creates an additional and often detrimental barrier to increase net-zero technology manufacturing capacity in the Union. In order to provide project promoters and other investors with the security and clarity needed to increase development of net-zero technologies manufacturing projects, Member States should ensure that the permit-granting process related to such projects does not exceed pre-set time limits. For Net Zero Strategic Projects the length of the permit- granting process should not exceed twelve months for facilities with a yearly production output of more than 1 GW, and 9 months for those with a yearly production output of less than 1 GW. For all other net-zero technology manufacturing projects, the length of the permit-granting process should not exceed eighteen months for facilities with a yearly production output of more than 1 GW, and twelve months for those with a yearly production output of less than 1 GW. For net-zero technologies for which the GW metric is not relevant, such as grids and carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture and usage (CCU) technologies, the upper limits of the aforementioned deadlines should apply. For the expansion of existing production lines, each of the aforementioned time limits should be halved.
Amendment 376 #
2023/0081(COD)
(56) In addition, given the importance of Net Zero Strategic Projects for the Union’s energy supply certain administrative restrictions should be partly lifted or simplified to speed up their implementation.
Amendment 378 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58 a (new)
Recital 58 a (new)
Amendment 389 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
(64) The scaling up of European net- zero technology industries requires significant additional skilled workers which implies important investment needs in re-skilling and upskilling, including in the field of vocational education and training. The creation of quality jobs should cover a wide range of sectors including both skilled and unskilled workers and as such contribute to a qualification of the entire workforce not leaving anyone behind. This should contribute to the creation of quality jobs in line with the targets for employment and training of the European Pillar of Social Rights. The energy transition will require a significant increase in the number of skilled workers in a range of sectors, including renewable energy and energy storage, and has a great potential for quality job creation. The skill needs for the fuel cell hydrogen sub-sector in manufacturing alone are estimated at 180.000 trained workers, technicians and engineers by the year 2030, according to the Commission’s European Strategic Energy Technology Plan65 . In the photo- voltaic solar energy sector, up to 66.000 jobs would be needed in manufacturing alone. The European network of employment services (EURES) is providing information, advice and recruitment or placement for the benefit of workers and employers, including across internal market borders. _________________ 65 European Commission, Directorate- General for Research and Innovation, Joint Research Centre, The strategic energy technology (SET) plan, Publications Office, 2019, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2777/04888.
Amendment 393 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) Since strengthening the manufacturing capacity of key net-zero technologies in the Union will not be possible without a sizeable skilled workforce, it is necessary to introduce measures to boost the activation of more people to the labour market, notably women and young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs), including via skills first approaches as a complement to qualifications-based recruitment. In addition, in line with the objectives of the Council Recommendation on ensuring a fair transition towards climate-neutrality, specific support for job-to-job transition for workers in redundant and declining sectors are important. This means investing in skills and in quality job creation required for net-zero technologies in the Union. Building on and fully taking into account existing initiatives such as the EU Pact for Skills, EU level activities on skills intelligence and forecasting, such as by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) and the European Labour Authority, and the Blueprints for sectoral cooperation on skills, the objective is to mobilise all actors: Member States authorities, including at regional and local levels, education and training providers, social partners and industry, in particular SMEs, to identify skills needs, develop education and training programmes and deploy these at large scale in a fast and operational manner. Net-zero strategic projects have a key role to play in this regard. Member States and the Commission may ensure financial support including by leveraging the possibilities of the Union budget through instruments such as the European Social Fund Plus, Just Transition Fund, European Regional Development Funds, the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the Modernisation Fund, REPowerEU and the Single Market Programme.
Amendment 399 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) At Union level, a Net-Zero Europe Platform, should be established, composed of the Member States and chaired by the Commission. The Net-Zero Europe Platform may advise and assist the Commission and Member States on specific questions and provide a reference body, in which the Commission and Member States coordinate their action and facilitate the exchange of information on issues relating to this Regulation. The Net- Zero Europe Platform should further perform the tasks outlined in the different Articles of this Regulation, notably in relation to permitting, including one-stop shops, Net-Zero Strategic Projects, coordination of financing, access to markets and skills as well as regulatory sandboxes for innovative net-zero technologies regulatory sandboxand other innovative technologies. Where necessary, the Platform may establish standing or temporary subgroups and invite third parties, such as experts or representatives from net-zero industries.
Amendment 413 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. 1. This Regulation establishes the framework of measures for innovating and scaling up the manufacturing capacity of net-zero technologies and promoting their use in their upstream and downstream value chains, as well as the roll-out of existing and new applications and infrastructures in the Union to support the Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % relative to 1990 levels and the Union’s 2050 climate neutrality target, as defined by Regulation (EU) 2021/1119, and to strengthen the international competitiveness of those technologies and the relevant value chains and to ensure the Union’s access to a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies, needed to safeguard the resilience of the Union’s energy system and to contribute to the creation of quality jobs.
Amendment 426 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
a) that by 2030, manufacturing capacity in the Union of the strategic net- zero technologies listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation and their components as well as machinery required for their manufacture and entire supply chain approaches or reaches a benchmark of at least 40% of the Union’s annual deployment needs for the corresponding technologies necessary to achieve the Union’s 2030 climate and energy targets;
Amendment 447 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Amendment 451 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
bb) The creation of quality jobs.
Amendment 452 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
bc) international competitiveness of the range of of net-zero technologies and related value chains and activities contributing to them;
Amendment 454 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. Where, based on the report referred to in Article 35, the Commission concludes that the Union is likely not to achieve the objectives set out in paragraph 1, it shall assess the feasibility and proportionality of proposing measures or exercising its powers at Union level in order to ensure the achievement of those objectives. In particular, the Commission shall assess the possibility of establishing more granular targets for key technologies and components in order to ensure the achievement of those objectives, including by means of a Delegated Act.
Amendment 458 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where, based on the report referred to in Article 35, the Commission concludes that the Union is likely not to achieve the benchmarks set out in paragraph 1, the Net Zero Europe Platform shall propose recommendations to the Commission with the aim of ensuring the achievement of the objectives.
Amendment 464 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation applies to net-zero technologies, along their supply chains, going from processed materials, and components to net zero technologies except for Articles 26 and 27 of this Regulation, which apply to innovative net- zero technologies. and other innovative technologies with potential to enable the transition to a climate neutral, clean economy and reduce strategic dependencies. Within six months after the adoption of this regulation, upon consultation of relevant stakeholders, the European Commission shall adopt an implementing act identifying key components for the manufacture of net zero technologies Raw materials processed materials or components falling under the scope of Regulation (EU) …/… [add footnote with publication references of the Critical Raw Materials Regulation] shall be excluded from the scope of this Regulation.
Amendment 481 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ‘net-zero technologies’ means renewable energy technologies66 ; such as wind, solar (solar thermal and solar photovoltaic) and geothermal energy; electricity and heat storage technologies; heat pumps; grid technologies; renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies; sustainable alternative fuels technologies67 ; electrolysers and fuel cell; biogas and biomethane technologies; electrolysers and fuel cells, hydrogen refuelling stations, filling centres and liquefiers; advanced technologies to produce energy from nuclear processes with minimal waste from the fuel cycle, small modular reactors, and related best-in- class fuels; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies; and energy-system related energy efficiency technologies and circular economy technologies including recycling technologies with associated CO2 transport infrastructure and grid technologies . They refer to the final products, specific components and specific machinery primarily used for the production of those products along the entire value chain. They shall have reached a technology readiness level of at least 8. _________________ 66 ‘renewable energy' means ‘renewable energy’ as defined in DirectivThe technologies where the (EU) 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources 67 ‘sustainable alternative fuels’ means fuels covered by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on ensuring a level playing field for sustainable air transport, COM/2021/561 final and by the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport COM/2021/562 final has a clear competitive advantage and could support the full value supply chain independently should be prioritised.
Amendment 520 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘component’ means a small part of a net-zero technology that is manufactured and traded by a company starting from processed materials; or a direct industrial upstream process that belongs to the value chain of the net zero technology.
Amendment 530 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) ‘innovative net-zero technologies’ means technologies which satisfy the definition of ‘net-zero technologies’, except that they have not reached a technology readiness level of at least 8, and that comprise genuine innovation which helps achieve the objectives of this Regulation through improved energy or resource efficiency, sustainability, circularity or reduced carbon impact, and which are not currently available on the market and are advanced enough to be tested in a controlled environment.
Amendment 535 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) 'other innovative technologies’ means technologies with potential to enable the transition to a climate neutral, clean economy and reduce strategic dependencies, which comprise genuine innovation not currently available on the European market and which are advanced enough to be tested in a controlled environment.
Amendment 550 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) ‘net-zero technology manufacturing and deployment project’ means a planned industrial facility or extension or repurposing of an existing facility manufacturing net-zero technologies; or value chains making use of the net zero technologies
Amendment 555 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) ‘net-zero technology end-use project’ means a planned facility or extension or repurposing of an existing facility utilising one or more net-zero technologies to supply more than 60% of the energy needs of the an industrial, SME, district or, where relevant, a domestic user;
Amendment 560 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) ‘net-zero strategic project’ means a net-zero technology manufacturing project or a net- zero technology end-use project located in the Union that complies with the criteria set out in Article 10;
Amendment 563 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) ‘permit granting process’ means a process covering all relevant administrative permits to plan, build, expand and operate net-zero technology manufacturing projects, net-zero technology end-use projects, or other stages of the downstream value chain related to the net-zero technology uptake, including building, chemical and grid connection permits and environmental assessments and authorisations where these are required, and encompassing all administrative applications and procedures from the acknowledgment of the validity of the application toreceipt of the project application to the national competent authority until the notification of the comprehensive decision on the outcome of the procedure by the responsible national competent authority; or the relevant grid operator;;
Amendment 569 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ‘project promoter’ means any undertaking or consortium of undertakings developing a net-zero technology manufacturing project or a net-zero strategic project;
Amendment 573 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) ‘net-zero regulatory sandbox’ means a scheme that enables undertakings to test innovative net-zero technologies and other innovative technologies in a controlled real-world environment, under a specific plan, developed and monitored by a competent authority.
Amendment 582 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point q
(q) ‘CO2 injection capacity’ means the annual amount of CO2 that can be injected in an operational geological storage site, including saline aquifers, permitted under Directive 2009/31/EC, provided with the means of capturing and transporting CO2 to the site, and with the purpose to reduce emissions or increase carbon removals, in particular from large scale industrial installations and which is measured in tonnes per annum;
Amendment 592 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) 'quality jobs' means a work providing good wages, ensuring work security via standard employment contract and access to social protection, giving access to good quality lifelong learning opportunities, securing good working conditions in safe and healthy workplaces, including a reasonable working time with good work-life balance, while ensuring trade union representation and bargaining rights.
Amendment 596 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s b (new)
(sb) 'hydrogen compressors' means a technology for compressed hydrogen transport via pipelines as well as for hydrogen liquefaction facilities
Amendment 597 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s c (new)
(sc) New ‘net-zero technology integration project’ means a project building a new industrial facility or a project making changes to an existing industrial facility, that requires the retrofitting of existing production units or/and the integration of new process technologies to use, or increase the use of, net-zero technology final products, which leads to a reduction or avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial facility;
Amendment 598 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s d (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point s d (new)
(sd) “value chain” means activities related to the production of goods or the provision of services by a company, including the development of the product or the service and the use and disposal of the product as well as the related activities of upstream and downstream established business relationships of the company.
Amendment 599 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. ‘‘renewable fuels of non-biological origin technologies” (RFNBO) means the technological equipment central to the deployment of RFNBOs across the value chain, including hydrogen compressors, hydrogen refuelling stations and hydrogen storage tanks;
Amendment 601 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. 'Net-zero enabling technologies means the following list of technologies: 1. Solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies 2. Onshore wind and offshore renewable technologies 3. Battery/storage technologies 4. Heat pumps and geothermal energy technologies 5. Electrolysers and fuel cells 6. Suitable alternative fuels biogas/biomethane technologies 7. Carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies 8. Grid technologies The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 33 to amend this list in order to take into account technical and scientific progress, the competitiveness of the European businesses at global level or to take into account changes to the Union legislation, or the adoption of additional Union legislation or international instruments relevant for the fulfilment of this provision.
Amendment 602 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. By …[3 months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall designate one national competent authority or one authority per competent region which shall be responsible for facilitating and coordinating the permit-granting process for net-zero technology manufacturing projects, and relevant net-zero technology end-use projects, and integration projects including for net-zero strategic projects, and to provide advice on reducing administrative burden in line with Article 5.
Amendment 613 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The national or regional competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 shall be the sole point of contact for the project promoter in the permit-granting process leading to a comprehensive decision for a given project and shall coordinate the submission of all relevant documents and information. The European Commission and the InvestEU Advisory Hub shall provide technical and financial support to the national competent authorities and Member States to carry out the permit- granting process.
Amendment 633 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The national or regional competent authority shall take into consideration any valid studies conducted, and permits or authorisations issued, for a given project before the project entered the permit- granting process in accordance with this Article and shall not require duplicate studies and permits or authorisations, unless otherwise required under Union law.
Amendment 641 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The national or regional competent authority shall ensure that applicants have easy access to information on and simple procedures for the settlement of disputes concerning the permit-granting process and the issuance of permits to construct or expand projects, including, where applicable, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Amendment 654 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Amendment 655 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. The European Commission and the InvestEU Advisory Hub shall provide technical and financial support to the national competent authorities and Member States to carry out the permit- granting process.
Amendment 656 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 c (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Member States shall consider increasing direct support to the national competent authority under national Recovery and Resilience Plans.
Amendment 657 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 8 d (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. The national competent authority shall specify and make available the detailed requirements and extent of information requested of a project developer before the permit-granting process commences. It shall also specify the maximum time required to come to a final decision.
Amendment 663 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Member States shall provide the following information on administrative processes relevant to net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net zero strategic projects, online and in a centralised and easily accessible manner:
Amendment 722 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. The duration of the permit- granting process shall not include the time for the administrative stages necessary for significant upgrades and expansions of the grid required to ensuring grid stability, grid reliability, and grid safety.
Amendment 732 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The timeframes for consulting the public concerned on the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU shall not be longer than 45 days. In cases falling under the second sub-paragraph of Article 6(4), this period shall be extended to 9 a project is recognised as net- zero project in the meaning of Art. 3(1) and Art. 11, the timeframes for consulting the public concerned on the environmental report referred to in Article 5(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU shall not be longer than 30 days.
Amendment 736 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Member States shall ensure that their national competent authorities and other authorities pursuant to Article 6(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU are adequately equipped to fulfil its obligations under this Article.
Amendment 740 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. When preparing plans, including zoning, spatial plans and land use plans, national, regional and local authorities shall, where appropriate, include in those plans provisions for the development of net- zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projectsprojects and all the necessary infrastructure. Priority shall be given to artificial and built surfaces, with access to existing infrastructure, such as electricity grids and district heating networks, industrial sites, brownfield sites, and, where appropriate, greenfield sites not usable for agriculture and forestry.
Amendment 757 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. Where plans include provisions for the development of net-zero technology manufacturing projects, including net-zero strategic projects, are subject to an assessment pursuant to Directive 2001/42/EC and pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 92/43/EEC, those assessments shall be combined. Where relevant, that combined assessment shall also address the impact on potentially affected water bodies and verify whether the plan potentially prevent a water body from achieving good status or good potential or cause deterioration of status or of potential referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC or would potentially hamper that a water body achieves good status or good potential. Where relevant Member States are required to assess the impacts of existing and future activities on the marine environment, including land-sea interactions, as referred to in Article 4 of Directive 2014/89/EU, these impacts shall also be covered by the combined assessment.
Amendment 766 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 b (new)
Article 9 b (new)
Amendment 770 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – title
Article 10 – title
10 Selection criteriaCriteria for recognition of Net- Zero Projects
Amendment 772 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall recognise as net-zero strategic projects net-zero technology manufacturing projects corresponding to a technology listed in the Annex on Assessment of the recognition criteria for Strategic Projects, and located in the Union that contributes to the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1 of this Regulation and meet at least one of, fulfilling the criteria listed in Annex on Assessment of the recognition criteria for Strategic Projects , of this Regulation under the condition that the project promoter complies with applicable obligations in the fields of social and labour law established by international, EU or national law and his obligations under Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 15 of Directive 2022/0051(COD) and Article 19a of Directive (EU) 2022/2464, and meet the following criteria:
Amendment 785 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) it adds significant manufacturing capacity in the Union for net-zero technologies or related components along their supply chain and fosters the ability to compete in increasingly global markets, both at home and abroad, and to build competitive advantage for the EU in key sectors;
Amendment 790 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) it manufactures technologies with improved sustainability and performance, taking utmost account of cost-efficient energy efficiency technologies in line with the “energy efficiency first principle”;;
Amendment 793 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) it puts into place measures to attract, upskill or reskill a workforce required for net-zero technologies, including through apprenticeships, in close cooperation withtraineeships, continuing or post graduate academic education in close cooperation with regional and local authorities and social partners;
Amendment 797 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) it is implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, and meaningful engagement with local communities and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery;
Amendment 801 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) it adopts comprehensive low- carbon , sustainable, resource-efficient, and circular manufacturing practices, including waste heat recovery.
Amendment 809 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv a (new)
(iva) it contributes to increasing the competitiveness of SMEs
Amendment 812 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv b (new)
(ivb) it is implemented sustainably, in particular as regards the monitoring, prevention and minimisation of environmental impacts, the use of socially responsible practices including respect of human and labour rights, and meaningful engagement with local communities and the use of transparent business practices with adequate compliance policies to prevent and minimise risks of adverse impacts on the proper functioning of public administration, including corruption and bribery
Amendment 826 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall recognise as net-zero strategic projectsprojects CO2 capture projects, and CO2 infrastructure projects necessary for the transport of captured CO2 to CO2 storage sites, and CO2 storage projects that meet the following cumulative criteria:
Amendment 830 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the CO2 storage site is located in the territory of the Union, its exclusive economic zones or on its continental shelf within the meaning of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); and the CO2 storage project contributes to reaching the objective set out in Article 18;
Amendment 835 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the CO2 storage project contributes to reaching the objective set out in Article 18and infrastructure project has applied for a permit for the safe and permanent geological storage of CO2 in accordance with Directive 2009/31/EC;
Amendment 839 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the CO2 storagcapture project has applied for a permit fand the CO2 infrastructure projects necessary to transport the safe and permanent geological storage of CO2 in accordance with Directive 2009/31/ECcaptured CO2 to CO2 storage sites meet the conditions set out in Article 18 (6)(a).
Amendment 844 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) for CO2 carbon capture and transport projects, the projects aims to capture, transport and store the CO2 in a CO2 storage project identified in points (a), (b) and (c)
Amendment 850 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Net-zero technology manufacturing projects corresponding to a technology listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation located in ‘less developed and transition regions’ and Just Transition Fund Territories and eligible for funding under cohesion policy rules, shall be recognised by Member States as net- zero strategic projects under Article 11(3) upon request of the project promoter without the project promoter having to submit a formal application under Article 11(2).
Amendment 855 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. A net-zero technology manufacturing project located in the Union that contributes to the realisation of the objectives set out in Article 1(1) and that either benefits from the ETS Innovation Fund, or is part of Important Projects of Common European Interest, European Hydrogen Valleys, or of the Hydrogen Bank, when the funds support investment in manufacturing capacities corresponding to a technology listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation , shall be recognised by Member States as net- zero strategic project under Article 11(3) upon request of the project promoter without the project promoter having to submit a formal application under Article 11(2).
Amendment 857 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The fulfilment of the recognition criteria set out in paragraph 1 shall be assessed by the Commission in accordance with the elements and evidence set out in Annex on Assessment of the recognition criteria for Projects. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 33 to amend the definition of net-zero and strategic net-zero technologies as set in Art. 3 in order to adapt the elements and evidence to be taken into account when assessing the fulfilment of the recognition criteria set out in paragraph 1 to technical and scientific progress or to take into account changes to the Union legislation, or the adoption of additional Union legislation or international instruments relevant for the fulfilment of this provision.
Amendment 860 #
2023/0081(COD)
4b. The recognition of a project as a Strategic shall not affect the requirements applicable to the relevant project or project promoter under international, Union or national law.
Amendment 865 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Applications for recognition of net- zero technology projects as net-zero strategic projects shall be submitted by the project promoter to the relevant Member State.
Amendment 867 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) a business plan evaluating the financial viability of the project consistent with the objective of creating quality jobs. This business plan shall contain an agreement between the company and workers’ representatives, in accordance with national law and practice, to provide adequate re-skilling for the employees concerned. The wage level agreed upon in this business plan should reflect the prevailing pay level in the industry.
Amendment 881 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 6
Article 11 – paragraph 6
6. Where the Commission or a Member State finds that a net-zero strategic project has undergone substantial changes or that it no longer fulfils the criteria set out in Article 10(1) or 10(3), or where its recognition was based on an application containing incorrect information, it shall inform the project promoter concerned. After hearing the project promoter, the Member State may repeal the decision granting a project the status of net-zero strategic project.
Amendment 883 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 7
Article 11 – paragraph 7
7. Projects which are no longer recognised as net-zero strategic project shall lose all rights connected to that status under this Regulation.
Amendment 885 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 8
Article 11 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission shall set up and maintain an openly available registry of net-zero strategic projects.
Amendment 888 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – title
Article 12 – title
Priority status of net-zero strategic projects
Amendment 891 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Project promoters and all authorities that, under national law, are competent to issue various permits and authorisations related to the planning, design and construction of immovable assets, including energy infrastructure, shall ensure that for net-zero strategic projects those processes are treated in the most rapid way possible in accordance with Union and national law.
Amendment 894 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to obligations provided for in Union law, Member States shall grant net-zero strategic projects the status of the highest national significance possible, where such a status exists in national law, and be treated accordingly in the permit- granting processes including those relating to environmental assessments and if national law so provides, to spatial planning.
Amendment 898 #
2023/0081(COD)
3. Net-zero strategic projects shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of strategic net-zero technologies in the Union and therefore to be in the public interest. With regard to the environmental impacts addressed in Articles 6(4) and 16(1)I of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2009/147/EC, net-zero strategic projects in the Union shall be considered as being of public interest and may be considered as having an overriding public interest provided that all the conditions set out in those Directives are fulfilled.
Amendment 901 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. All dispute resolution procedures, litigation, appeals and judicial remedies related to net-zero strategic projects in front of any national courts, tribunals, panels, including mediation or arbitration, where they exist in national law, shall be treated as urgent, if and to the extent to which national law provides for such urgency procedures and provided that the normally applicable rights of defence of individuals or of local communities would be respected Project promoters of net-zero strategic projects shall participate in such urgency procedure, where applicable.
Amendment 903 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall ensure that the relevant administrative bodies are adequately resourced and staffed to respond within the applicable time limits to future requests.
Amendment 909 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – title
Article 13 – title
Duration of the permit-granting process for net-zero strategic projects
Amendment 911 #
2023/0081(COD)
1. The permit-granting process for net-zero strategic projects shall not exceed any of the following time limits:
Amendment 917 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) 9 months for the construction of net-zero strategic projects with a yearly manufacturing capacity of less than 1 GW;
Amendment 921 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) 12 months for the construction of net-zero strategic projects, with a yearly manufacturing capacity of more than 1 GW;
Amendment 932 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The duration of the permit- granting process shall not include the time for the administrative stages necessary for significant upgrades and expansions of the grid required to ensuring grid stability, grid reliability, and grid safety.
Amendment 933 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 a (new)
Article 13 a (new)
Amendment 939 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission and the Member States shall undertake activities to accelerate and crowd-in private investments in net-zero strategic projects. Such activities may, without prejudice to Article 107 and Article 108 of the TFEU, include providing and coordinating support to net- zero strategic projects facing difficulties in accessing finance. Member States should have access to sufficient funding to deliver the net-zero projects. Member states may use shares of their ETS revenues that they have to allocate for climate-related purposes as well as national and EU funds. Multiple sources of financing should be made fully available such as unused amounts of the Recovery and Resilience Facility, dedicated support from the EU Innovation Fund, dedicated financing schemes from the European Investment Bank. More investments form the private sector should be stimulated through dedicated state guarantees, especially when it comes to industrial investments in net-zero projects.
Amendment 947 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may allocate resources and integrate measures supporting investments in strategic net- zero technologies manufacturing and industrial innovation under national Recovery and Resilience Plans, and their REPowerEU chapters, to pursue the objectives of this Regulation and to ensure that the targets set out in Article 1 are met.
Amendment 952 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may provide administrative support to net-zero strategic projectsprojects, in particular involving SMEs, to facilitate their rapid and effective implementation, including by providing:
Amendment 965 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The European Commission may mobilise the InvestEU Advisory Hub to provide technical assistance to net-zero projects in order to reinforce their technical, economic, environmental and social viability.
Amendment 967 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Net-Zero Europe Platform as established in Article 28 shall discuss financial needs and bottlenecks of net-zero strategicprojects, the contribution to emissions saving, the social impact, the impacts on re- and upskilling of the workforce, the use of national ETS revenues to advance strategic net zero technology projects, potential best practices, in particular to develop EU cross-border supply chains, notably based on regular exchanges and reccomendations of the Net-Zero Industry Expert Group and with the relevant European industrial alliances.
Amendment 980 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. If a net zero expert group according to Art 29 (7) a is established the discussion based on Art 15 (1) the reccomendations of the Net-Zero Industry Expert Group and relevant European industrial alliances should be included.
Amendment 988 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Net-Zero Europe Platform shall, at the request of the net-zero strategic project promoter, discuss and advise on how the financing of its project can be completed, taking into account the funding already secured and considering at least the following elements:
Amendment 996 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall propose to the Council and Parliament no later than 31 December 2024 means of coordinating the various sources of public funding for net-zero projects from the EU and Member States with the object of accelerating their deployment.
Amendment 1000 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 a (new)
Article 15 a (new)
Article15a Net-Zero financing The Commission shall establish a Net Zero Manufacturing Fund, within three months after entry into force of the legislation dedicated to supporting the financing of manufacturing projects of Net Zero Strategic Technologies with highest dependency on one single source of supply, in accordance with the list provided by the European Commission on an annual basis as outlined in Art 22 (2)
Amendment 1021 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Every two year after the entry into force of the Regulation, the European Commission shall report on the progress achieved towards the EU annual injection capacity target. The report shall look in particular at the geographical balance of storage sites across the EU.
Amendment 1027 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
By the 1st January 2026, and as part of its 2040 climate change target plan, the European Commission shall propose a 2040 annual injection capacity target.
Amendment 1028 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
After the entry into force of this regulation, the Commission shall assess the introduction of post-2030 targets for CO2 storage to contribute to the EU 2040 climate target and climate neutrality by 2050.
Amendment 1033 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make publicly available data on areas where CO2 storage sites can be permitted on their territory. , considering the full scope of viable options and geologies.
Amendment 1042 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) oblige entities holding an authorisation as defined in Article 1, point 3, of Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council71 on their territory to make publicly available all, in areas where CO2 storage sites can be licensed or permitted, to make publicly available on a non-reliance basis all raw geological data relating to production sites that have been decommissioned or whose decommissioning has been notified to the competent authority. _________________ 71 Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using authorizations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons (OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 3).
Amendment 1045 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) make publicly available data on areas where CO2 capture facilities and transportation pipelines can be permitted on their territory.
Amendment 1050 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) CO2 capture projects in progress and an estimation of the corresponding needs for injection and storage capacities and CO2 transport;
Amendment 1055 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) CO2 storage and transport projects in progress on its territory, including the status of permitting under Directive 2009/31/EC, expected dates for Final Investment Decision (FID) and entry into operation;
Amendment 1063 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the national support measures that couldhave and will be adopted to prompt projects referred to in points (a) and (b).;
Amendment 1065 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the national support measures to ensure that the CO2 storage and transport projects respect the principles of third- party access, ownership unbundling, non- discriminatory tariffs and transparency, as defined in Directive 2009/73/EC;
Amendment 1069 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) bilateral agreements made to facilitate cross-border transportation of CO2.
Amendment 1070 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – point c c (new)
(cc) CO2 transportation projects in progress and an estimation of the necessary future CO2 transport projects’ capacity to match the corresponding capture and storage capacity;
Amendment 1073 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Should the report referred to in paragraph 2 show that no CO2 storage projects are in progress on their territory, Member States shall report on plans to facilitate the decarbonisation of industrial sectors faced with unavoidable CO2 emissions. This should include cross- border transport of CO2 to storage sites located in other Member States, as well as CO2 utilisation projects.
Amendment 1090 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)
(a) Entities holding an authorisation as defined in paragraph 1 shall be able to meet their individual contribution to the Union-wide target for available CO2 injection capacity through making available injection capacity in storages located in countries outside the EU, where bilateral agreements between the EU and that country provide for this.
Amendment 1091 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)
(b) Member States shall take the necessary measures to facilitate and incentivize emitters to capture emissions, funding support for investors for needed infrastructure to transport CO2 to the storage site, and where needed direct funding of CO2 storage projects.
Amendment 1092 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)
(c) Where CO2 is captured and transported in one Member State and transported and stored in other Member States, Member States shall coordinate measures stated in point (b). The European Commission shall ensure and facilitate such coordination through the establishment of CCS Regional Groupings.
Amendment 1111 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) confirm the entity's contribution, expressed in terms of targeted volume of new CO2 storage and injection capacity commissioned by 2030;ed in registered EU storage commissioned by 2030 and considering the full scope of geologies suitable as storage sites.
Amendment 1128 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) enter into agreements with other entities referred to in paragraph 1, thereby considering the overall aim of increasing regional storage capacity across the EU;
Amendment 1129 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) enter into agreements with third party storage project developers or investors to fulfil their contribution. The CO2 infrastructure projects should respect the principles of third-party access, ownership unbundling, non- discriminatory tariffs and transparency, as defined in Directive 2009/73/EC.
Amendment 1167 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Contracting authorities or contracting entities shall base the award of contracts for net-zero technology listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation in a public procurement procedure on the most economically advantageous tender, which shall include the best price-quality ratio, comprising at least the sustainability and resilience contribution of the tender, in compliance with Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, or 2014/25/EU and applicable sectoral legislation, as well as with the Union’s international commitments, including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound and the Energy Efficiency 1st principle as defined in Directive 2021/0203(COD).
Amendment 1180 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) social and environmental sustainability going beyond the minimum requirements in applicable legislation including job quality criteria, mechanisms to incentivise quality apprenticeship, measures to improve diversity at work as well as the respect of collective agreements and trade unions' right to negotiate;
Amendment 1192 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) social sustainability aiming at ensuring high-quality jobs, incentivising quality apprenticeship and providing supporting measures to improve diversity at work as well as the respect of collective agreements and trade unions' right to negotiate;
Amendment 1193 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) respect for the EU acquis; human rights, rule of law & democracy;
Amendment 1194 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b c (new)
(bc) EU governance rules and reporting obligations;
Amendment 1195 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point b d (new)
(bd) contribution to decent wages and working conditions including and where relevant inclusion of apprenticeships.
Amendment 1197 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) where applicable, the tender’s contribution to the energy system integration and energy efficiency;
Amendment 1242 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States may adjust their overall budgets allocated to public procurement procedures as well as the related maximum bid levels in order to accommodate the implementation of non- price criteria.
Amendment 1246 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article19a Facilitating access to finance for hard-to- abate industries 1. The Commission and the Member States shall facilitate access to finance for the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries supplying raw materials and components for Net-zero Projects for all of the following activities: (a) accelerating investment, including leveraging funding from both public and private sectors. (b) Coordinating support and exploring synergies with Net zero resilience projects or decarbonisation technologies facing difficulties in accessing finance. 2. Through the Net Zero Industry Platform, the Commission and the Member States shall identify financial needs and bottlenecks and potential best practices, notably based on regular exchanges with the relevant industrial alliances. 3. To reach security of supply in the Union, Member States may provide financial support to encourage breakthrough decarbonisation technologies for hard-to-abate industries supplying low carbon raw materials and components eligible to Net Zero Resilience Projects. Such support shall be designed to address remaining financing gaps for Net Zero Projects and may include: (a) guarantees to decrease borrowing costs and reduce risk at an early stage of project development. (b) measures aimed at de-risking agreements with off-takers, including supporting off- takers established in the Union to sign off-take agreements with Net-Zero Resilience Projects.
Amendment 1251 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 4 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and Articles 107 and 108 the Treaty, and to the Union’s international commitments including the GPA and other international agreements by which the Union is bound, Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, shall assess the sustainability, job quality and resilience contribution as referred to in Article 19(2) of this Regulation when designing the criteria used for ranking bids in the framework of auctions, the aim of which is to support the production or consumption of energy from renewable sources as defined in Article 2, point (1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
Amendment 1252 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
2. The sustainability and resilience contribution shall be given a weight between 15% and 30% of the award criteria, without prejudice of the possibility to give a higher weighting to the criteria in Article 19(2), points (a) and (b), where applicable under Union legislation, and of any limit for non-price criteria set under State aid rules. When selecting, designing and implementing the concrete non-price criteria as part of the sustainability and resilience contribution, technology- specific characteristics need to be taken into account and effectively addressed.
Amendment 1272 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall adjust their overall budgets allocated to renewable energy public procurement procedures and auctions as well as the related maximum bid levels in order to accommodate the implementation of non- price criteria.
Amendment 1274 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. No later than 6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall provide a clear guidance on the conrete implementation on Art. 19 in combination with Art. 20 of the regulation, by providing: (a) a catalogue of concrete and technology-specific potential nonprice criteria for renewable energy auctions.The catalogue shall differentiate between non-price criteria suitable for competitive bidding processes and non- price criteria suitable as prequalification requirements in renewable energy auctions. (b) a methodology on how to assess / evaluate tender’s contribution to sustainability and resilience referred to in Art. 19 (2), point (a) and (d) (c) a methodology on how to assess / evaluate the cost differences referred to in Art. 20 (3) The Commission shall evaluate the contribution of non-price criteria of this Regulation aiming at incentivising the innovation required for achieving the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate targets and report to the European Parliament no later than two years after the date of entry into force. If necessary, the Commission shall modify the contribution of non-price criteria in order to foster EU manufacturing, ensuring high environmental and sustainability standards, developing value chains across Europe and increasing EU businesses competitiveness at global level.
Amendment 1280 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty and Article 4 of Directive 2018/200173 and in line with the Union’s international commitments, when deciding to set up schemes benefitting households or consumers which incentivise the purchase of net-zero technology final products listed in the AnnexArticle 3 of this Regulation , Member States, regional or local authorities, bodies governed by public law or associations formed by one or more such authorities or one or more such bodies governed by public law, shall design them in such a way as to promote the purchase by beneficiaries of net-zero technology final products with a high sustainability and resilience contribution as referred in Article 19(2), by providing additional proportionate financial compensation. _________________ 73 Directive 2018/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources
Amendment 1305 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall make available and regularly update a list of eachall of the net-zero technology final products listed in the Annexcomponents, materials and machinery, listed in Article 3 of this Regulation , broken down by the share of Union supply originating in different third countries in the last year for which data is available. The Commission and the Net-Zero Europe Platform shall consult industrial stakeholders’ associations and industrial players to this end.
Amendment 1313 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall support, including through the provision of seed- funding, and building upon relevant existing initiatives such as the EU sectoral skills blueprints, and after consultation with European and national cross- sectoral social partners, the establishment of European Net Zero Industry Academies, which have as their objectives to:
Amendment 1318 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) develop learning programmes, content and learning and training materials for training and educationin full respect of national competences on vocational training as defined in Article 166 TFEU, support Member States to develop learning and re- skilling programmes, content and learning and training materials for training and education in support of the existing programmes in Member States and with the support of social partners on developing, producing, installing, commissioning, operating, maintaining and recycling net- zero technologies along the entire value chain, on raw materials, as well as to support the capacities of public authorities competent to issue permits and authorisations referred to in Chapter II and contracting authorities referred to in Chapter IV of this Regulation;
Amendment 1322 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) enable and promote the use of the learning programmes, content and materials by public and private education and training providers in the Member States bridging research and innovation, possibly building on existing Horizon Europe projects, among others by training trainers, involving citizens and develop mechanisms to ensure the quality of the training offered by education and training providers in the Member States based on the above learning programmes, content and materials;
Amendment 1328 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. European Net Zero Industry AcademiesThe supporting training material and programmes developed by the European Net Zero Industry Academies will contribute to the overall EU objectives of gender equality and labour market activation and shall counter gender stereotypes and pay particular attention to the need to activate more women and young people, who are not in education, employment or training for the labour market.
Amendment 1334 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. provide dedicated training on upskilling and re-skilling of personnel from permitting bodies in so far as to support the growing needs of national or regional authorities for highly qualified workforce in order for them to deliver on the shortened deadlines listed in this regulation.
Amendment 1348 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) promote adequatecent wages and working conditions in jobs in net-zero technology industries, and the activation of youth, women and seniors to the labour market for net- zero technology industries, and the attraction of skilled workers from third countries, and thereby achieve a more diverse workforce;
Amendment 1356 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
1. Member States including local and regional authorities, may at their own initiative establish net-zero regulatory sandboxes, allowing for the development, testing and validation of innovative net- zero technologies and other innovative technologies considered useful to reach the objectives set in Art. 1 paragraph 1, in a controlled real- world environment for a limited time before their placement on the market or putting into service, thus enhancing regulatory learning and potential scaling up and wider deployment. Member States shallmay establish nNet-z Zero regulatory sandboxes in close collaboration with industry and research institutes in accordance with paragraph 1 at the request of any company developing innovative net- zero technologies, and other innovative technologies, which fulfils the eligibility and selection criteria referred to in paragraph 4(a) and which has been selected by the competent authorities following the selection procedure referred to in paragraph 4(b).
Amendment 1366 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) eligibility and selection for participation in the net-zero regulatory sandboxes;. Particular attention should be given to energy intensive industries supplying raw materials and components of net zero technologies supply chains, as they still need further research and innovation to further decarbonise
Amendment 1371 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. The participation in the net-zero regulatory sandboxes shall not affect the supervisory and corrective powers of the authorities supervising the sandbox. The testing, development and validation of innovative net-zero technologies and other innovative technologies shall take place under the direct supervision and guidance of the competent authorities. The competent authorities shall exercise their supervisory powers in a flexible manner within the limits of the relevant legislation, adapting existing regulatory practices and using their discretionary powers when implementing and enforcing legal provisions to a specific net-zero regulatory sandbox project, with the objective of removing barriers, alleviating regulatory burden, reducing regulatory uncertainty, and supporting innovation in net-zero technologies.
Amendment 1375 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 4
Article 26 – paragraph 4
4. Where relevant to achieve the objective of this article, the competent authorities shall consider granting derogations or exemptions to the extent allowed by the relevant Union or national law. The competent authorities shall ensure that the sandbox plan ensures respect for the key objectives and essential requirements of the EU and national legislation. Competent authorities shall make sure that any significant risks to health, safety or the environment identified during the development and testing of innovative net-zero technologies and other innovative technologies is publicly communicated and results in immediate suspension of the development and testing process until such risk is mitigated. Where competent authorities consider that the proposed project raises exceptional risks for the health and safety of workers, of the general population, or of the environment, in particular because it relates to testing, development or validation involving particularly toxic substances, they shall only approve the sandbox plan once they are satisfied that adequate safeguards have been put in place commensurate with the exceptional risk identified.
Amendment 1393 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The InvestEU Advisory Hub should be mobilised to provide assistance to small and medium enterprises in benefiting from the permitting and financing conditions necessary to contribute to the achievements of the objectives set in Article 1.
Amendment 1400 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 3
Article 28 – paragraph 3
3. The Platform mayshall advise and assist the Commission and Member States in relation to their actions to reach the objectives outlined in Chapter I of this Regulation, taking into account Member States’ national energy and climate plans submitted under Regulation (EU) 2018/199975 . _________________ 75 Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, amending Regulations (EC) No 663/2009 and (EC) No 715/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Directives 94/22/EC, 98/70/EC, 2009/31/EC, 2009/73/EC, 2010/31/EU, 2012/27/EU and 2013/30/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 2009/119/EC and (EU) 2015/652 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance.), (OJ L 328, 21.12.2018, p. 1)in defining clear criteria for selecting future technologies that enable the net-zero transition.
Amendment 1443 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. The Platform shall be composed of Member States and of, the Commission and relevant industry stakeholders. It shall be chaired by a representative of the Commission.
Amendment 1455 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 6
Article 29 – paragraph 6
6. The Platform may establish standing or temporary sub-groups dealing with specific questions and tasks. The sub- groups related to the assistance of the European Net Zero Industry Academies shall include the relevant social partners as well as stakeholders from the most affected industries.
Amendment 1469 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 8
Article 29 – paragraph 8
8. Where appropriate, tThe Platform or the Commission mayshall invite experts and other third parties such as trade unions and civil society organisations to Platform and sub- group meetings or to provide written contributions.
Amendment 1494 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) the participation of SMEs in net- zero projects and net-zero technology manufacturing
Amendment 1497 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Article 31 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Amendment 1504 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 7
Article 31 – paragraph 7
7. On the basis of the draft permit applications submitted pursuant to Article 10 of the Directive 2009/31/EC and on the reports submitted pursuant to Articles 17(2) and Article 18(4) and 18(6) of this Regulation, the Commission shall monitor the progress towards reaching the Union- wide target for CO2 injection capacity referred to paragraph 1 point (b) of this Article and shall report annually to the European Parliament and the Council. To this aim, the Commission shall create a centralised public database of all available data related to CO2 storage in the EU to contribute to map CO2 storage sites and monitor the achievement of the overall target set in article 16.
Amendment 1506 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 a (new)
Article 31 a (new)
Article31a Setting up the Cleantech Manufacturing for Europe Initiative The Commission shall establish Cleantech Manufacturing for Europe Initiative to enable the development, maturation, and deployment of cutting- edge and next generation of manufacturing technologies and to support technology capacity building and large-scale innovation across the EU to strengthen and sustain EU’s competitiveness in manufacturing of critical net-zero technologies and their scaling. The Cleantech Manufacturing for Europe Initiative shall include the following operational objectives: the development of technology infrastructures and to allow for rapid experimentation and disruptive innovation; and the development and strengthening of industry-driven value networks involving research institutes and public sector stakeholders to pool resources for joint investment in RDI, designing of regulatory sandboxes and scaling of net- zero technologies. Ensuring that sufficient EU funds will be targeted towards the implementation of the Cleantech for Europe Initiative in the context of the midterm review of MFF 2021-2027.
Amendment 1525 #
2023/0081(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1
Annex I – table 1
Amendment 165 #
2023/0079(COD)
(7a) Given the globalised nature of the critical and strategic raw materials supply chain, international cooperation with third countries is an important element to achieve the resilience of the Union’s raw materials ecosystem. The Commission, assisted by the European Critical Raw Materials Board, should cooperate and build partnerships with third countries in accordance with the applicable procedural requirements with a view to seeking solutions to strengthen the security of supply and address, to the extent possible, disruptions of the raw materials supply chain. To that end, the European Critical Raw Materials Board should advise the Commission on matters concerning coordinating these efforts and enhancing cooperation between the Union and third countries. This could involve coordinating with partners through diplomatic dialogues and at international fora in accordance with the applicable procedural requirements.
Amendment 225 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
Amendment 251 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) Member States do not have the same capacity when it comes to risk- awareness and anticipation, and not all Member States have developed dedicated structures that monitor the supply chains of critical raw materials and can inform companies about potential risks of supply disruptions. Similarly, although some companies have invested in the monitoring of their supply chains, others lack the capacity to do so. Therefore, in light of the global dimension of critical raw materials supply chains as well as their complexity, the Commission should develop a dedicated monitoring dashboard assessing critical raw materials’ supply risks and ensure the availability of the information gathered for public authorities and private actors, thereby increasing synergies amongst Member States. In order to ensure that Union value chains are sufficiently prepared against potential supply disruptions, the Commission should conduct stress tests assessing the vulnerability of the strategic raw materials supply chains and their exposure to supply risks. Member States should contribute to this exercise by, when possible conducting such stress tests through their national supply and information agencies covering critical raw materials. The Board should ensure the coordination of the implementation of the stress tests by the Commission and Member States. When no Member State has the capacity to perform a required stress test on a given strategic raw material, the Commission should conduct it itself. WThen making the results of such stress tests publicly available, the Commission should also Commission should provide for standardised and secure means or platform for information collection and suggest potential strategies that can be adopted by the public authorities and private actors to mitigate supply risks, such as building strategic stocks or further diversifying their supply. For the purpose of gathering the information necessary to conduct the monitoring and stress tests measures, the Commission should coordinate with the relevant standing subgroup of the Board and Member States should identify and monitor key market operators that are important to the functioning of the value chain. When no member of the standing sub-group has the capacity to perform a required stress test on a given strategic raw material, the Commission should conduct it itself.
Amendment 362 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
(dc) foster research, innovation and scalability of substitutes of strategic raw materials with lower environmental and material footprints, in Europe.
Amendment 533 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. The European Critical Raw Materials Board referred to in Article 34 ('the Board') shall, based on a fair and transparent process, discuss and issue an opinion on the completeness of the application and whether the proposed project fulfils the criteria set out in Article 5(1). The Board shall invite the relevant representatives from industry, local communities and civil society for consultation before issuing the opinion.
Amendment 647 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The European Investment Bank shall create a separate funding mechanism to support the strategic projects as defined in Article 5. The funding shall as a priority be available to strategic projects in the early stages, taking the form of grants or other direct support. In addition, the European Investement Bank shall provide assistance to help de-risk pre-revenue strategic projects, including by providing zero-rate or guaranteed loans and shall further assist in securing long-term financing for strategic projects by adjusting its risk profiles and enabling equity and other investments in early projects.
Amendment 669 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall monitor the financial viability of such projects and if necessary the Commisison shall present financial instruments to help match off- takers' bids with project promotors' offers.
Amendment 681 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall maketransmit the information on their mineral occurrences containing critical raw materials gathered through the measures set out in the national programmes referred to in paragraph 1 publicly available on a free access websitethrough the secure platform provided by the Commission . This information shall, where applicable, include the classification of the identified occurrences using the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources.
Amendment 685 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
The Commission shall provide for standardised and secure platform for the collection, processing and storage of the information acquired pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 716 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Commission shall make publicly available on a free access website and regularly update a monitoring dashboard containinguse standardised and secure means for the collection and processing of information and shall regularly monitor and update:
Amendment 728 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall, as part of the report referred to in Article 43, submit to the Commission, through the secured platform, information on the state of their strategic stocks of strategic raw materials.
Amendment 924 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Each Member State shall appoint a high-level representative to the Board. Where relevant as regards the function and expertise, a Member State may appoint different representatives in relation to different tasks of the Board. Each member of the Board shall have an alternate. Only Member States shall have voting rights. Each Member State shall have only one vote regardless of the number of representatives.
Amendment 949 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Where appropriate, the Board mayshall invite experts, representatives from industry, civil society, academia, trade unions, other third parties or representatives of third countries with expertise, to attend meetings of the standing or temporary sub- groups referred to in paragraph 6 as observers or to provide written contributions.
Amendment 953 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Where appropriate, Member States may put forward representatives from industry, civil society, academia ot trade unions to be invited by the Board to attend meetings of the standing or temporary sub-groups referred to in paragraph 6.
Amendment 955 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Board should advise the Commission on matters concerning international cooperation related to critical raw materials. For this purpose, the Board should periodically discuss and inform the Commission of the outcome of such discussion on: (a) how to enhance cooperation along the global critical raw materials value chain between the Union and third countries, taking into account existing international cooperation agreements with third countries; and (b) which third countries could be prioritised for enhanced international cooperation related to critical raw materials. This paragraph shall be without prejudice to the prerogatives of the Council and of the European Parliament in accordance with the Treaties.
Amendment 972 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 44 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall provide for a standardised and secure platform for the collection, processing and storage of the information acquired pursuant to this Regulation.
Amendment 982 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Aluminium
Amendment 1011 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
Annex I – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) Natural Graphite - battery grade
Amendment 1078 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point n a (new)
(na) Gold
Amendment 1089 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point v
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point v
(v) Natural Graphite
Amendment 1099 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc a (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc a (new)
(cca) Silver
Amendment 1101 #
2023/0079(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc b (new)
Annex II – Section 1 – paragraph 1 – point cc b (new)
(ccb) Steel
Amendment 219 #
2023/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In a transitional period, the electricity market will not be able to deliver the price levels required for the affordable electrification of the Union’s industry, which is indispensable for the achievement of the Union’s decarbonisation targets. Member States should, therefore, be allowed to apply public interventions in the price setting for the supply of energy-intensive industry sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets requiring electricity to decarbonise their production. Such targeted interventions can also take the form of direct support measures in line with the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection ensuring internationally competitive price levels on electricity.
Amendment 233 #
2023/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to be able to actively participate in the electricity markets and to provide their flexibility, consumers are progressively equipped with smart metering systems. However, iConsumers shall also have the right to receive a dedicated metering device, independently from being already equipped with a smart metering system. In a number of Member States the roll-out of smart metering systems is still slow. In those instances where smart metering systems are not yet installed and in instances where smart metering systems do not provide for the sufficient level of data granularity, transmission and distribution system operators should be able to use data from dedicated metering devices for the observability and settlement of flexibility services such as demand response and energy storage. Enabling the use of data from dedicated metering devices for observability and settlement should facilitate the active participation of the consumers in the market and the development of their demand response. The use of data from these dedicated metering devices should be accompanied by quality requirements relating to the data.
Amendment 287 #
2023/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Thanks to the upward limitation of the market revenues direct price support schemes in the form of two-way contracts for difference should provide an additional source of revenues for Member States in periods of high energy prices. To further mitigate the impact of high electricity prices on the energy bills of consumers, Member States should ensure that the revenues collected from producers subject to direct price support schemes in the form of two-way contracts for difference are passed on to all final electricity customers, including households, SMEs and industrial consumers, based on their consumptionin particular to energy-intensive industry sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets in proportion to their dependency on international markets and their electro- intensity and those industries indispensable for the transformation to climate-neutrality. Annex I of the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection should give guidance for passing on the revenues . The redistribution of revenues should be done in a way that ensures that consumers are still to some extent exposed to the price signal, so that they reduce their consumption when the prices are high, or shift it to periods of lower prices (which are typically periods with a higher share of RES production). Member States should ensure that the level playing-field and competition between the different suppliers is not affected by the redistribution of revenues to the final electricity consumers.
Amendment 293 #
2023/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) High electricity prices have impacted particularly energy-intensive industries and SMEs with high trade and electricity intensity at a significant risk of carbon leakage. This is due to increased production and manufacturing costs stemming from the surges in wholesale prices. The Union has to ensure reliable electricity prices to affordable cost for the European energy-intensive sectors under competitive pressure on the international markets in order to prevent job losses, to enable the industrial transition towards climate-neutrality and to protect European sovereignty. Complementary to two-way contracts for difference and PPAs, Member States may support those sectors by the introduction of public interventions in price setting in a transitional phase where not enough non- fossil fuel electricity generation is deployed yet. The support should end in 2035 at the latest. Those financial support measures shall enable the decarbonisation of electro-intensive production processes. Companies that receive financial support have to comply with a transformation plan and minimum social commitments. The support shall be in proportion to the dependency on international markets and the electro- intensity of the production as well as incentivise energy efficient energy use by companies, for example through a limitation of the intervention to a share of the total electricity consumption.
Amendment 1091 #
2023/0077(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Directive (EU) 2019/944
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the national regulatory framework enables suppliers to offer fixed-term, fixed-price contracts and dynamic electricity price contracts. Member States shall ensure that by [date of the entry into force of this Directive] final customers who have a smart meter installed can request to conclude a dynamic electricity price contract and that all final customers can request to conclude a fixed- term, fixed- price electricity price contract of a duration of at least one year, with at least one supplier and with every supplier that has more than 200 000 final customers. Suppliers shall not unilaterally modify terms and conditions of fixed-price fixed- term contracts or terminate them before the end of the contract.
Amendment 12 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it is crucial to enable industry to implement the energy and digital transitions while preserving decent jobs, competitiveness and its ability to develop and produce clean products;
Amendment 17 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas industrial and manufacturing processes represent a backbone of the EU labour market and should foster the creation of high-quality jobs;
Amendment 63 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the update of the industrial strategy; stresses that for the Green Deal to be a true growth strategy, reduce dependencies and maintain a level playing field for European industry during the transition, it needs to be accompanied by ambitious industrial policy able to create links between large businesses, SMEs and start-ups;
Amendment 65 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the update of the industrial strategy; stresses that for the Green Deal to be a true sustainable growth strategy, reduce dependencies and maintain a level playing field for European industry during the green and just transition, it needs to be accompanied by ambitious industrial policy;
Amendment 72 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the European Commission’s initiative for a European standardisation strategy that aims to support the digital transformation and the green transition and shares the ambition to take a more proactive approach towards strategy setting for standards including at international level with key trading partners;
Amendment 73 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that a functioning European Single Market is an important asset to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the EU as well as to enhance the green and digital transition as bases for new growth in industrial sectors;
Amendment 84 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the EU cannot bneeds to decrease the dependentcy on non-EU countries for products and technologies that are essential to our economy and for our society of the future and address these dependencies through market diversification and by maintaining an ambitious trade agenda; stresses that the EU needs to regain a strong position in crucial global value chains and secure the supply of critical materials in times of crisis by promoting open and rules-based international competition;
Amendment 91 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the EU cannot be dependent on non-EU countries for products and technologies that are essential to our economy and for our society of the future; stresses that the EU needs to regain a strong position in crucial global value chains and secure the supply of critical materials in times of crisis and at affordable and competitive prices;
Amendment 96 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that relying on shorter and limited supply chains will not only improve the resilience of our economy to potential future disruptions but will also have an added benefit of fulfilling the EU climate ambitions by reducing CO2 emissions as soon as possible;
Amendment 106 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to present clear transition pathways for the industrial ecosystem as soon as possible, including by identifying the needs for a successful transition in terms of infrastructure, technologies and skills; calls on the Commission to ensure consistency and coordination across all initiatives, objectives, funding and regulatory instruments that will support industry through the transitions; calls for functioning single markets as part of EUs´ resilient industrial ecosystems, calls for annual monitoring and reporting on the competitiveness, employability and resilience of our industrial ecosystems and on the progress made on the transition pathways, so that instruments can be adapted swiftly when needed;
Amendment 112 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to build on regional ecosystems that embrace their own smart specialisation, help to bridge regional disparities and involve public administration, higher education institutions, scientists, civil society and industry to combine their knowledge and co-create content, context and learning experiences;
Amendment 123 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the EU is outperformed by other economic powers in research and development (R&D) expenditures as a percentage of GDP; reiterates the importance of an ambitious level of investment in R&D; regrets that the target of 3 % of GDP investments in R&D has still not been achieved in the vast majority of Member States; underlines the role that the ‘First EU commercial exploitation’ principle might have in order to maximise the impact and benefit of Union spending in R&D and increase the commercial exploitation of excellent EU research results;
Amendment 127 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the EU is outperformed by other economic powers in research and development (R&D) expenditures as a percentage of GDP; reiterates the importance of an ambitious level of , at least 3%, investment in R&D to improve EUs´ competitive position in the world; regrets that the target of 3 % of GDP investments in R&D has still not been achieved in the vast majority of Member States;
Amendment 138 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to closeontribute on closing the investment gap with global competitors for key enabling technologies; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s proposal for a European Chips Act10 and the establishment of the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud; calls on the Commission to extend these initiatives to among other the RDI instruments, to key enabling technologies, such as photonics, artificial intelligence and quantum; _________________ 10 COM(2022)0046.
Amendment 140 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to close the investment gap with global competitors for key enabling technologies; welcomes, in this regard, the Commission’s proposal for a European Chips Act10 and the establishment of the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud; calls on the Commission to extend these initiatives to key enabling technologies, such as photonics and quantum; , biotechnology, edge computing, photonics and quantum computing and technology; _________________ 10 COM(2022)0046.
Amendment 147 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to increase the resilience and competitiveness of the EU pharmaceutical industry by supporting dedicated investments in R&I, manufacturing of medicines and active ingredients in the EU and maintaining a vibrant research-based and production facilities on its territory;
Amendment 152 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need to strengthen ‘Made in EU’ and accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, particularly by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); calls on the Commission to embed the ‘Made in Europe’ partnership strongly in the Horizon Europe programme and by fostering SMEs cooperation with universities and research and technology organisations;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges the Commission to develop targeted EU rules on medicines procurement, under the current public procurement directive, aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability, competition, security of supply and stimulating investments in manufacturing;
Amendment 189 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights the importance of including education, upskilling and reskilling in the transition pathways; calls on the Commission to develop a strategy for vocational education and business- education partnerships together with social partners within regional industrial clusters to boost skills and enhance the uptake of ready-for-market innovations by SMEs;
Amendment 194 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Stresses the importance of proactive education and training policies that foster recruiting and retaining talents in the European Union; calls on the Commission and Member States to support world-class researchers and teachers in the EU to lead the education, research, development and training agenda of the future workforce and to enhance collaboration between education and training, research and the business sector;
Amendment 198 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. URecalls the importance to strengthen innovation and to disseminate throughout all value chains the incremental innovation concerning processes, products and solutions; underlines that SMEs and start-ups are playing a central role in the digitalisation of the EU and are a critical source of innovation; stresses the need to improve their access to financing;
Amendment 202 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that SMEs and start-ups are playing a central role in the digitalisation of the EU and are a critical source of sustainable and socially responsible innovation; stresses the need to improve their access to financing;
Amendment 203 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that SMEs and start-ups are playing a central role in the digitalisation of the EU and are a critical source of innovation; stresses the need to improve their access to financing, technology and talent;
Amendment 216 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses the need for regulatory stability and predictability as well as the need for a digital and future ready regulatory framework, facilitating the approval of innovative products and services; calls on the Commission to include roadmaps in the transition pathways to reduce administrative burdens for European businesses, especially SMEs, by at least 30 %; stresses the ‘one in, one out’ principle;
Amendment 234 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Insists on the need to ensure social fairness of industrial transition and to develop adequate measures to support the re-industrialisation of regions in transition through strategic interregional investment projects, re-development plans for vulnerable regions, especially rural and remote areas;
Amendment 268 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to support incentive schemes for a widespread deployment of energy saving technologies in EU industrial producers such as installation of local renewable energy generations and co-generation that will improve the overall energy efficiency, competitiveness and resilience of enterprises, in particular for EU SMEs which are the backbone of our economy;
Amendment 270 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure a predictable and consistent legal framework and efficient incentives that enable the transformation to a net-zero carbon economy and secure Europe’s competitiveness and high quality jobs, fostering a culture of constructive and effective social dialogue and timely information and consultation processes as key elements for anticipating and managing change;
Amendment 271 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Recalls that an eco-innovation and eco-efficiency of manufacturing and society can be achieved through targeted investments in sustainable innovative technologies and business models;
Amendment 272 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 d (new)
Paragraph 13 d (new)
13d. Reiterates the need of an enabling framework conditions for developing sustainable mobility and supporting sector coupling;
Amendment 274 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to accelerate the implementation of instruments, including important projects of common European interest, and industrial alliances that develop innovative breakthrough technologies needed for the energy transition, such as clean steel, clean aviation, e-fuels, clean fertilisers, e- cracking and small modular reactosemiconductors, microelectronics, hydrogen, cloud, smart-health, e-cracking and small modular reactors; underlines that the current exceptionally high energy prices require non-ordinary solutions and efforts from the EU, not only coordinating Member States’ action, but also achieving a true European energy market devoid of any kind of barriers;
Amendment 281 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to accelerate the implementation ofuse in a smart and selective way instruments, including important projects of common European interest to target clear market failures, and industrial alliances that develop innovative breakthrough technologies needed for the energy transition, such as clean steel, clean aviation, e-fuels, clean fertilisers, e- cracking and small modular reactors;
Amendment 289 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to create ad hoc incentives for the production of critical goods, such as essential medicines, to achieve its open strategic autonomy;
Amendment 306 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the importance of assuring an uninterrupted access of essential medical and healthcare equipment to the EU common market, following the experience gained from the initial shortages at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 310 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the Commission to further support measures to limit the increase in demand for primary raw materials such as promoting circular economy, supporting R&I for material substitutions, including sustainable supplies in trade agreements;
Amendment 329 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights the conclusions of the European Court of Auditors -report on delays in implementing 5G networks and the risks associated with non-EU vendors11 ; calls on the Commission to stimulate a coordinated 5G roll-out in the EU and reduce external dependencies and interference risks in 5G and next generation communication technology6G communication technology through coordinated support to enable European players to build the R&;D capacities for 6G systems and develop lead markets for 5G infrastructure as a basis for the digital and green transformation; _________________ 11 European Court of Auditors, ‘Special Report 03/2022: 5G roll-out in the EU: delays in deployment of networks with security issues remaining unsolved’, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2022.
Amendment 334 #
2022/2008(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the development of common European data spaces initiative; underlines the role that interoperable, competitive and European-wide data spaces will play for several industrial sectors, including artificial intelligence development, mobility, environment, health, and smart manufacturing; believes that the participationleading role of non-EU/EEA companies in EU data spaces initiatives may waters down the goal of strengthening the EU’s ditechnologitcal sovereignty; and calls for strategic European initiatives to support the emergence of European data space ecosystem based on trustworthiness, competitiveness and interoperability;
Amendment 9 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Third International Conference on Financing for Development held in Addis Ababa from 13 to 16 July 2015,
Amendment 16 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, adopted by UN Member States at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction on 18 March 2015,
Amendment 25 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 9 April 2019 on “Towards an ever more sustainable Union by 2030”,
Amendment 28 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
— having regard to the European Pillar of Social Rights and its Action Plan,
Amendment 43 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 a (new)
Citation 19 a (new)
— having regard to the UN Decade for Action on Sustainable Development,
Amendment 44 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 19 b (new)
Citation 19 b (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 1 March 2022 on the Russian aggression against Ukraine,
Amendment 51 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas there will be no climate justice without environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development; whereas achieving the SDGs is therefore an essential prerequisite to achieving a just and fair transition under the Paris Agreement and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 64 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic and the geopolitical and humanitarian crisis is not yet fully known, but has already led to a significant degree of SDG backsliding;
Amendment 69 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the impact of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine on the SDGs is disastrous for Ukraine and extremely concerning for the countries in the region as well as at global level, although its consequences cannot yet be fully assessed;
Amendment 121 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the 17 SDGs; stresses that, in the light of the pandemic, the SDGs provide a unique pathway to both ensure a recovery that would leave no one and no region behind and build back better a more equitable and resilient world;
Amendment 124 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes note of the 2021 Eurostat report ‘Sustainable development in the European Union — 2021, Monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in an EU context’, which shows progress for most SDGs (although many indicators refer only to the period up to 2019), but regrettably shows moderate movement away from SDG 7 ‘Affordable and clean energy’ and SDG 15 ‘Life on land’; looks forward to the 2022 report, scheduled to be published by the end of May 2022;
Amendment 147 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the commitment by the President of the Commission to pursue a ‘whole-of-government’ approach towards the EU’s SDG implementation and to mainstream the SDGs across each Commissioner’s portfolio; asserts, however, that such an approach can only be effective with leadership at the highest level; calls for the Commission to further detail how they are implementing the ‘whole of government’ approach to the SDGs, as the SDGs should be better integrated into the EU’s annual programming;
Amendment 177 #
2022/2002(INI)
4a. Calls for sustainable development to be prioritised at every stage of the policy development process, and for all dimensions of sustainable development to be systematically considered in all impact assessments and evaluations;
Amendment 178 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that the communication and peer-learning for capacity building around the SDGs is a crucial element for raising awareness and commitment from all counterparts, which requires a stronger alignment of the EU's governance systems in economic, social and environmental matters, such as the European Semester, the European Green Deal and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, with the SDGs;
Amendment 196 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the view that the adoption of the new comprehensive implementation strategy should be preceded by a broad public participatory consultation process; advocates that future structured dialogues should remain as representative as possible of the wide range of SDGs stakeholders from civil society organisations, the private sector, trade unions, academia, regional and local governments as well as minorities and vulnerable groups; considers that the representation should adequately reflect the four dimensions of sustainable development (society, environment, culture, and economy) and have a proven track record and experience working on SDGs at EU level; considers that stakeholders should further be held accountable by their "constituencies", collecting inputs and reporting back to them;
Amendment 221 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an annual review of the robust Eurostat SDG indicator set with the systematic participation of civil society organisations, in line with the 2021 review; emphasises that sustainable development is inherently trans-national and trans- sectoral; welcomes the work that Eurostat has initiated to this end and the first attempt to partially quantify such spillover effects, but stresses that this methodology needs to be further developed to sufficiently account for the EU’s global footprint8 ; _________________ 8 Eurostat, European Commission, 'EU SDG Indicator set 2021 – Result of the review in preparation of the 2021 edition of the EU SDG monitoring report', 2021.
Amendment 229 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that a minimum level of data and statistical disaggregation in relation to the SDGs in the EU should be established, covering, where appropriate, geographic location, sex and gender, income, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability and other characteristics;
Amendment 234 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to shift to a ‘Wellbeing Economy’ by putting in place ‘Beyond GDP’ indicators, guided by public interests and not merely GDP growth; urges the Commission to come forward with the report and dashboard as soon as possible;
Amendment 242 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that voluntary national reviews are the key accountability tool in the 2030 Agenda; calls foron the EUCommission to present an annual EU voluntary review at eachthe 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF);
Amendment 246 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the importance of voluntary local reviews and voluntary subnational reviews for the implementation of the SDGs; calls on the Commission to present an inclusive EU voluntary regional review ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit, and every four years thereafter; encourages the further development of the UN initiative "Localising the SDGs" to accelerate and scale up efforts to reach the SDGs by 2030; pledges to cooperate with the UN and the EU Institutions to stimulate an increasing mobilisation of cities/localities and regions for the localisation of the SDGs and the drafting of Voluntary Local/Regional/Subnational Reviews which ultimately can contribute to Voluntary National Reviews;
Amendment 277 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to track EU budget expenditure on climate, biodiversity, clean air, migration and gender equality10 ; regretwelcomes that, in a range of policies, systems are being put in place for SDG reporting, including in development cooperation; stresses, however, that noinsufficient progress has been made to track SGDs-related expenditure in its entirety; _________________ 10 Policy Department for Budgetary Affairs, Directorate-General for Internal Policies, for the Committee on Budgetary Control, 'Budgetary control of the Sustainable Development Goals in the EU budget – What measures are in place to ensure effective implementation?', 2021.
Amendment 285 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes efforts made to integrate the SDGs into the European Semester; in a comprehensive way; encourages the Commission to reintegrate SDGs explicitly into a reformed European Semester, leading to a sustainable recovery, which should fully involve local and regional authorities and complement reforms and investments in the Member States, which should be SDG-proofed and of European added value;
Amendment 289 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Supports the European Green Deal ; calls for a more synergistic understanding of the SDGs in tackling climate change and highlights, in that context, the utility of the SDGs and in particular SDG 13 and the opportunity to work on trade-offs and policy coherence with the SDGs framework;
Amendment 292 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Requests comprehensive mapping of the financial envelopes of EU policies, programmes and funds, which has been reinforced by the additional Next Generation EU funds to create a greener, more digital and more resilient Europe, including of the investments and structural reforms pursued under the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the Just Transition Fund, and the MFF 2021-2027, in order to ensure alignment with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda;
Amendment 294 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses that the promotion of the twin transitions (green and digital), as well as considering demographical issues and the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and its Action Plan, in the National Recovery and Resilience Plans (NRRPs) is insufficient to cover the SDGs in a coherent and consistent way to provide a clear path leading to the achievement of milestones and headline targets; considers that the current crisis has shown that the EU needs the SDGs as a broader approach, which also includes, and links up with, other policies such as climate, biodiversity and health to avoid future crises;
Amendment 342 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 353 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Reaffirms the need to continue supporting sustainable development globally and the importance for the EU to take the lead in a UN context for the 2030 Agenda and for the Multilateral Environmental Agreements, as a firm supporter of tackling global challenges;
Amendment 357 #
2022/2002(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the EU to present its first official EU voluntary review and voluntary regional review at the 2023 SDG Summit and lay the groundwork for this by presenting an initial reviewCommission, EEAS and Member States, as appropriate, to present the relevant results achieved on the implementation of the five priority SDGs at the upcoming 2022 HLPF, namely, SDGs 4 (quality education), 5 (gender equality), 14 (life below water), 15 (life on land), and 17 (partnerships for the goals);
Amendment 4 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Considering the growing awareness of the relevance of mixtures and therefore of effect-based monitoring for determining chemical status, and considering that sufficiently robust effect-based monitoring methods already exist for estrogenic substances, Member States should apply such methods to assess the cumulative effects of estrogenic substances in surface waters over a period of at least two years. This will allow the comparison of effect- based results with the results obtained using the conventional methods for monitoring the three estrogenic substances listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. That comparison will be used to assess whether effect-based monitoring methods may be used as reliable screening methods. Using such screening methods would have the advantage of allowing the effects of all estrogenic substances having similar effects to be covered, and not only those listed in Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC. The definition of EQS in Directive 2000/60/EC should be modified to ensure that it may, in the future, also cover trigger values that might be set for assessing the results of effect-based monitoring. The determination of the chemical status at national level should not create disparities in the classification among Member States, when the EQS identified for the same substance is different.
Amendment 5 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The evaluation of Union water legislation58 (the ‘evaluation’) concluded that the process for identifying and listing pollutants affecting surface and groundwater and setting or revising quality standards for them in the light of new scientific knowledge could be accelerated. If those tasks were to be carried out by the Commission, rather than in the framework of the ordinary legislative procedure as currently provided for in Articles 16 and 17 of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 10 of Directive 2006/118/EC, the functioning of the surface and groundwater watch-list mechanisms, in particular in terms of timing and sequence of listing, monitoring and assessing results, could be improved, the links between the watch-list mechanism and the reviews of the lists of pollutants could be strengthened, and changes to the lists of pollutants could take account of scientific progress more swiftly. Therefore, and given the need to amend the lists of pollutants and their EQS promptly in the light of new scientific and technical knowledge, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission to amend Annex I to Directive 2008/105/EC with regard to the list of priority substances and corresponding EQS set out in Part A of that Annex and to amend Annex I to Directive 2006/118/EC with regard to the list of groundwater pollutants and quality standards set out in that Annex. In this context, the Commisison should take account of the results of the monitoring of substances on the surface and groundwater watch lists and also consider recommendations from Member States, stakeholders, and the scientific community before submitting proposals for Priority Substances Environmental Quality Standards. As a consequence, Articles 16 and 17 of Directive 2000/60/EC and Annex X to that Directive, as well as Article 10 of Directive 2006/118/EC, should be deleted. __________________ 58 Commission Staff Working Document Fitness check of the Water Framework Directive, Groundwater Directive, Environmental Quality Standards Directive and Floods Directive, SWD(2019) 439 final.
Amendment 10 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) To ensure effective and coherent decision-making and develop synergies with the work carried out in the framework of other Union legislation on chemicals, the European Chemicals Agency (‘ECHA’), should be given a permanent and clearly circumscribed role in the prioritisation of substances to be included in the watch lists and in the lists of substances in Annexes I and II to Directive 2008/105/EC and Annexes I and II to Directive 2006/118/EC, and in the derivation of appropriate science-based quality standards. The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) and the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) of ECHA, should facilitate the carrying out of certain tasks conferred on ECHA by providing opinions. ECHA should also ensure better coordination between various pieces of environmental law through increased transparency as regards pollutants on a watch list or the development of Union wide or national EQS or thresholds, by making relevant scientific reports publicly available. The process should be transparent and sufficient time should be given to evaluate scientific information and allow stakeholders to contribute to the process.
Amendment 12 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) It is necessary to take into account scientific and technical progress in the area of monitoring of the status of water bodies in accordance with the monitoring requirements set out in Annex V to Directive 2000/60/EC. Therefore, Member States should be allowed to use of data and services from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in- situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing. The European Commission is encouraged to increase transparency in the EU modelling tools by using up-to-date information and data.
Amendment 27 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point (11)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point (11)
(11) Articles 16 and 17 are deleted; 16 is amended as follows: Article 16: Strategies against pollution of water 1. The European Parliament and the Council shall adopt specific measures against pollution of water by individual pollutants or groups of pollutants presenting a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment, including such risks to waters used for the abstraction of drinking water. For those pollutants measures shall be aimed at the progressive reduction and, for priority hazardous substances, as defined in Article 2(30), at the cessation or phasing- out of discharges, emissions and losses. Such measures shall be adopted acting on the proposals presented by the Commission in accordance with the procedures laid down in the Treaty. 2. The Commission shall submit a proposal setting out a list of priority substances selected amongst those which present a significant risk to or via the aquatic environment. Substances shall be prioritised for action on the basis of risk to or via the aquatic environment, identified by: (a) risk assessment carried out under Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 ( 1), Council Directive 91/414/EEC ( 2), and Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 3), or (b) targeted risk-based assessment (following the methodology of Regulation (EEC) No 793/93) focusing solely on aquatic ecotoxicity and on human toxicity via the aquatic environment. When necessary in order to meet the timetable laid down in paragraph 4, substances shall be prioritised for action on the basis of risk to, or via the aquatic environment, identified by a simplified risk-based assessment procedure based on scientific principles taking particular account of: - evidence regarding the intrinsic hazard of the substance concerned, and in particular its aquatic ecotoxicity and human toxicity via aquatic exposure routes, and - evidence from monitoring of widespread environmental contamination, and - other proven factors which may indicate the possibility of widespread environmental contamination, such as production or use volume of the substance concerned, and use patterns. 3. The Commission's proposal shall also identify the priority hazardous substances. In doing so, the Commission shall take into account the selection of substances of concern undertaken in the relevant Community legislation regarding hazardous substances or relevant international agreements. 4. The Commission shall review the adopted list of priority substances at the latest four years after the date of entry into force of this Directive and at least every four years thereafter, and come forward with proposals as appropriate 5. In preparing its proposal, the Commission shall take account of recommendations from the Scientific Committee on Toxicity, Ecotoxicity and the Environment, Member States, the European Parliament, the European Environment Agency, Community research programmes, international organisations to which the Community is a party, European business organisations including those representing small and medium-sized enterprises, European environmental organisations, and of other relevant information which comes to its attention. 6. For the priority substances, the Commission shall submit proposals of controls for: - the progressive reduction of discharges, emissions and losses of the substances concerned, and, in particular - the cessation or phasing-out of discharges, emissions and losses of the substances as identified in accordance with paragraph 3, including an appropriate timetable for doing so. The timetable shall not exceed 20 years after the adoption of these proposals by the European Parliament and the Council in accordance with the provisions of this Article. In doing so it shall identify the appropriate cost-effective and proportionate level and combination of product and process controls for both point and diffuse sources and take account of Community-wide uniform emission limit values for process controls. Where appropriate, action at Community level for process controls may be established on a sector-by-sector basis. Where product controls include a review of the relevant authorisations issued under Directive 91/414/EEC and Directive 98/8/EC, such reviews shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of those Directives. Each proposal for controls shall specify arrangements for their review, updating and for assessment of their effectiveness. 7. The Commission shall submit proposals for quality standards applicable to the concentrations of the priority substances in surface water, sediments or biota. 8. The Commission shall submit proposals, in accordance with paragraphs 6 and 7, and at least for emission controls for point sources and environmental quality standards within two years of the inclusion of the substance concerned on the list of priority substances. For substances included in the first list of priority substances, in the absence of agreement at Community level six years after the date of entry into force of this Directive, Member States shall establish environmental quality standards for these substances for all surface waters affected by discharges of those substances, and controls on the principal sources of such discharges, based, inter alia, on consideration of all technical reduction options. For substances subsequently included in the list of priority substances, in the absence of agreement at Community level, Member States shall take such action five years after the date of inclusion in the list. 9. The Commission may prepare strategies against pollution of water by any other pollutants or groups of pollutants, including any pollution which occurs as a result of accidents. 10. In preparing its proposals under paragraphs 6 and 7, the Commission shall also review all the Directives listed in Annex IX. It shall propose, by the deadline in paragraph 8, a revision of the controls in Annex IX for all those substances which are included in the list of priority substances and shall propose the appropriate measures including the possible repeal of the controls under Annex IX for all other substances. All the controls in Annex IX for which revisions are proposed shall be repealed by the date of entry into force of those revisions. 11. The list of priority substances of substances mentioned in paragraphs 2 and 3 proposed by the Commission shall, on its adoption by the European Parliament and the Council, become Annex X to this Directive. Its revision mentioned in paragraph 4 shall follow the same procedure. Article 17 is deleted
Amendment 34 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 6a – Watch list– paragraph 1– letter (f)
Article 6a – Watch list– paragraph 1– letter (f)
(f) research and innovation projects and scientific publications, including up- to-date information on trends and predictions based on modelling or other predictive assessments and data and information from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing;
Amendment 43 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2006/118/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point (f)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point (f)
(f) Union research programmes and scientific publications, including up-to- date information resulting from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in-situ sensors and devices and/or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing;
Amendment 51 #
2022/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2008/105/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point (f)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – point (f)
(e) research and innovation projects and scientific publications, including up- to-date information on trends and predictions based on modelling or other predictive assessments and data and information from remote sensing technologies, earth observation (Copernicus services), in-situ sensors and devices, or citizen science data, leveraging the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis and processing.
Amendment 33 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Since European Union is committed to tackling energy poverty and protecting vulnerable consumers to meet basic energy supply needs, everyone should have access to essential energy services in order to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, a decent standard of living and health, including adequate heating, hot water, cooling, and lighting. The Commission shall assess how the measures outlined in the RepowerEU chapter may better contribute to address the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable consumers.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Versailles Declaration of 10-11 March 2022 of the Heads of States and Governments invited the Commission to propose by the end of May a REPowerEU plan to phase out the dependency on Russian fossil fuel imports, which was subsequently reiterated in the European Council Conclusions of 24-25 March 2022. This should be done well before 2030 in a way that is consistent with the EU’s Green Deal and the climate objectives for 2030 and 2050 enshrined in the European Climate Law. Regulation (EU) 2021/241 should therefore be amended to enhance its ability to support reforms and investments dedicated to diversifying energy supplies, in particular fossil fuels, thereby strengthening the strategic autonomy of the Union alongside an open economy. Support should also be given to reforms and investments increasing the energy production and efficiency of the Member States’ economies. Furthermore, in its Versailles Declaration of 10-11 March2022, the European Council called for reducing EU strategic dependencies and invited, inter alia, the Commission to present options to address rising food prices and the issue of global food security as soon as possible.
Amendment 51 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The REPowerEU chapter should include new reforms and investments contributing to the REPowerEU aims and thereby tackling, in a comprehensive manner, the crisis effects determined by the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. In view of the social impact of persistently high and volatile energy prices and in recognition of principle 20 of the European Pillar of Social Rights, particular emphasis should be given to measures addressing and preventing forms of energy poverty, in particular through measures benefitting vulnerable households, low-income households and people affected by energy poverty. Furthermore, that chapter should contain an outline of other measures, financed from sources other than the Recovery and Resilience Facility, contributing to the energy-related objectives outlined in recital (3). The outline should cover measures whose implementation should take place between 1 February 2022 to 31 December 2026, the period during which the objectives set by this Regulation are to be achieved. As regards natural gas infrastructure, the investments and reforms of the REPowerEU chapters to diversify supply away from Russia should build on the needs currently identified through the assessment conducted and agreed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSOG), established in the spirit of solidarity as regards security of supply and take into account the reinforced preparedness measures taken to adapt to new geopolitical threats. Finally, the REPowerEU chapters should provide an explanation and a quantification of the effects of the combination of the reforms and investments financed by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and the other measures financed by other sources than the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Amendment 89 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) Member States shall maintain and extend the already existing production capacities and to develop means, instruments and investments that will secure energy independence as soon as possible, in order to avoid any potential cuts on energy supplies.
Amendment 93 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21 c – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 21 c – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) addressing internal and cross- border interconnectors and energy transmission bottlenecks, where appropriate, as identified in Annex I and supporting zero emission transport and its infrastructure, including railways,
Amendment 103 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) For the allocation of the maximum financial contributions stemming from the new revenue for the REPowerEU chapters, the Commission should propose updated indicators to the methodology set out in [Annexes I / II /II] to take into account of the new geopolitical situation and changed circumstances Such indicators could take into account, among others, the percentage of households at risk of poverty with arrears on utility bills of the EU-27.
Amendment 108 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 1
Annex V – section 2 – point 2.12 – subparagraph 1
The measures referred to in Article 21c (1) and (2) are expected to effectively contribute towards the Union’s security of supply for the Union as a whole, notably through a diversification of energy supply or reduction of dependence on fossil fuels before 2030.’, increasing storage capacities or towards the Union’s2030 objectives of renewable energy and energy efficiency. In particular, the targets for energy storage will enable the EU to become independent from gas power plants, which are currently used in case of renewable energy shortfall.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Recent geopolitical events have affected prices of energy and construction materials and have also caused shortages in the global supply chains. These developments may have a direct impact on the capacity to implement some investments included in the recovery and resilience plans. To the extent that Member States can demonstrate that such developments make a specific milestone or target, either totally or partially, no longer achievable, such situations may be invoked as objective circumstances under Article 21. Moreover, to the extent that Member States can demonstrate that the developments from the Russian military aggression against Ukraine increased the level of importance of certain components in respect to others, the related adjustments in terms of reforms and investments, and related milestones and targets, may also be invoked as objective circumstances under Article 21 to tackle the crisis effects due to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine without undermining the overall balance and level of ambition of the recovery and resilience plans, in line with the Facility objectives, including the REPowerEU objectives. These developments cannot constitute objective circumstances for revising reforms, as reforms are generally not cost dependent. In addition, no request for amendments should undermine the overall implementation of the recovery and resilience plans.
Amendment 120 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Recent geopolitical events have affected prices of food, energy and construction materials and have also caused shortages in the global supply chains and an imminent food crisis. These developments may have a direct impact on the capacity to implement some investments included in the recovery and resilience plans. To the extent that Member States can demonstrate that such developments, due to the Russian military aggression against Ukraine, make a specific milestone or target, either totally or partially, no longer achievable, such situations may be invoked as objective circumstances under Article 21. These developments cannot constitute objective circumstances for revisWhere the Member State shows that the developments from the Ukraine crisis increased the level of importance of certain components ing reforms, as reforms are generally not cost dependent. In addition, no request for amendments should undermspect to others, adjustments should be performed, both in terms of reforms and investments, to tackle crisis effects, under the provisions of Article 21 without undermining the overall balance and level of ambition of the recovery and resilience plans, in line with the Facility objectives, includineg the overall implementation ofREPowerEU objectives. Member States should also ensure that proposals to amend their recovery and resilience plans respond to challenges stemming from recent geopolitical events.
Amendment 123 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
Recital 22 a (new)
(22 a) It should be possible for a Member State to make a reasoned request to amend the recovery and resilience plan within the period of implementation, where objective circumstances, including the crisis caused by Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine justify such a course of action. Where the Commission considers that the reasons put forward by the Member State concerned justify such an amendment it should assess the new recovery and resilience plan within two months. The Member State concerned and the Commission should be able to agree to extend that deadline by a reasonable period if necessary. The Council should approve the assessment of the new recovery and resilience plan by means of an implementing decision, based on a proposal by the Commission, and which it should endeavour to adopt within four weeks of the adoption of the proposal.
Amendment 125 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 b (new)
Recital 22 b (new)
(22 b) Due to the increased inflation rate and the changes generated by the war in Ukraine on the market, in particular the energy costs, the Commission should show more flexibility and allow Member States to optimise and revise their national plans in order to integrate that impact in the objectives and investments plans.
Amendment 132 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Regulation EU 2021/241
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1 a. In Article 13, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 1. Subject to the adoption by 31 December 2021 by the Council of the implementing decision referred to in Article 20(1), and when requested by a Member State together with the submission of its recovery and resilience plan, or when requested by a Member State together with the submission of the REPowerEU chapter, the Commission shall make a pre- financing payment of an amount of up to 13 % of the financial contribution and, where applicable, of up to 13 % of the loan as set out in Article 20(2) and (3) and of 13% of the resources allocated according to Article 21a. By derogation from Article 116(1) of the Financial Regulation, the Commission shall make the corresponding payment within, to the extent possible, two months after the adoption by the Commission of the legal commitment referred to in Article 23.
Amendment 166 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Regulation EU 2021/241
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Amendment 211 #
2022/0164(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation (EU) 2021/241
Article 21b – paragraph 2
Article 21b – paragraph 2
(2) Payments shall be made in accordance with Article 24 of this Regulation and subject to available funding, considering that payments of financial contributions stemming from the resources allocated according to Art. 21a shall be made by 21 December 2027.
Amendment 28 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Lengthy administrative procedures are one of the key barriers for investments in renewables and their related infrastructure. These barriers include the complexity of the applicable rules for site selection and administrative authorisations for projects, the complexity and duration of the assessment of the environmental impacts of the projects, grid connection and network development issues, constraints on adapting technology specifications during the permit-granting procedure, or staffing issues of the permit- granting authorities or grid operators. In order to accelerate the pace of deployment of renewable energy projects it is necessary to adopt rules which would simplify and shorten permit-granting processes, while the social acceptance of the renewable energy deployment is taken into account.
Amendment 38 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) A faster roll-out of renewable energy projects could be supported by strategic planning carried out by Member States. Member States should identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources in order to meet their national contributions towards the revised 2030 renewable energy target set out in Article 3(1) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and the climate-neutrality objective set out in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. Such areas should reflect their estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity and should be identified by renewable energy technology set in the Member States’ updated national energy and climate plans pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999. The identification of the required land and sea areas should take into consideration the availability of the renewable energy resources and the potential offered by the different land and sea areas for renewable energy production of the different technologies, the projected energy demand overall and in the different regions of the Member State, and the availability of relevant grid infrastructure, storage and other flexibility tools bearing in mind the capacity needed to cater for the increasing amount of renewable energy.
Amendment 59 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The designation of renewables go- to areas should allow renewable energy plants, their grid connection as well as co- located energy storage facilities located in these areas to benefit from predictability and streamlined administrative procedures. In particular, projects located in renewable go-to areas should benefit from accelerated administrative procedures, including the possibility of a tacit agreement in case of a lack of response by the competent authority on an administrative step by the established deadline, unless the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment. These projects should also benefit from clearly delimited deadlines and legal certainty as regards the expected outcome of the procedure. Following the application for projects in a renewables go- to area, Member States should carry out a fast screening of such applications with the aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with Directive 2001/42/EC. All projects located in renewables go-to areas should be deemed approved at the end of such screening process. Only if Member States have clear evidence to consider that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to such significant unforeseen adverse effects, Member States should, after motivating such decision, subject such project to an environmental assessment in accordance with Directive 2011/92/EC and, where relevant, Directive 92/43/EEC25 . Given the need to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources, such assessment should be carried out within six months. _________________ 25 Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the convervation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (OJ L 206, 22.7.1992).
Amendment 91 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2018/2001
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 9a
(9a) ’renewables go-topriority area’ means a specific location, whether on land or sea, which has been designatprioritised by a Member State as particularly suitable for the accelerated installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, other than biomass combustion plants.
Amendment 105 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – title
Article 15b – title
Article 15b Mapping of areas necessary for national contributions towards the 2030 RES target and the climate-neutrality objective
Amendment 109 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 1
Article 15b – paragraph 1
(1) By [1 year after the entry into force], Member States shall identify theperform an integrated multilevel mapping and planning for the deployment of renewable energy resources on their territory in coordination with all relevant national, regional and local authorities to identify the domestic potential and the available land and sea areas for the deployment of renewable energy projects. Member States shall identify the installed capacity as well as land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet at least their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with Article 3 of this Directive and the climate- neutrality objective in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2021/1119. Such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of Member States, as updated pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, while respecting and implementing the energy efficiency first principle.
Amendment 121 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 125 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the availability of relevant grid infrastructure, storage and other flexibility tools or the potential to create suchor upgrade such necessary grid infrastructure and storage.
Amendment 132 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) the potential of involving renewable self-consumers and renewable energy communities;
Amendment 136 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(c b) the involvement of relevant local authorities, as well as all relevant stakeholders, especially where pre- existing economic activities are affected;
Amendment 138 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2–– point cc (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 2–– point cc (new)
(c c) the common needs of local communities, including households affected by energy poverty and vulnerability;
Amendment 140 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c d (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 2 – point c d (new)
(c d) the expected industrial development and employment associated with renewable projects in affected local communities;
Amendment 141 #
2022/0160(COD)
(c e) the potential for deployment of RES projects on expected new artificial structures, with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces, the primary aim of which is not energy production, such as parking areas, roads, railways and industrial areas;
Amendment 148 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 3
Article 15b – paragraph 3
(3) Member States shall favour multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the obligation in paragraph 1, provided that the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources is compatible with pre-existing uses and the preservation of the biodiversity.
Amendment 158 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 3 a (new)
(3 a) Member States shall periodically review and update the areas referred to in paragraph 1, at least in the context of the update of the national climate and energy plans.
Amendment 161 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 3 b (new)
(3 b) The integrated mapping and planning shall be made public and available.
Amendment 163 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15b – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 15b – paragraph 3 c (new)
(3 c) Member States shall encourage and support local and regional authorities to develop and implement trajectories or targets for renewable energy produced by cities, renewables self-consumers and renewable energy communities.
Amendment 195 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2018/2001
Article 15c – paragraph 3
Article 15c – paragraph 3
(3) The plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas shall be made public and shall be reviewed periodically, at least in the context of the update of the national energy and climate plans pursuant to Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 and ensuring synergies with Directive 2014/89/EU.
Amendment 202 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
(1) The permit-granting process shall cover all relevant administrative permits to build, repower and operate plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, co-located energy storage facilities, as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid, and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate RES into the system, including grid connection permits and environmental assessments where these are required. The permit-granting process shall comprise all procedures from the acknowledgment of the validity of the application in accordance with paragraph 2 to the notification of the final decision on the outcome of the procedure by the relevant authority or authorities.
Amendment 214 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
(2) No later than fourteen days for plants located in go-to areas and one month for plants located outside of go-to areas, following the receipt of the application, the competent authority shall validate the application or, if the developer has not sent all the information required to process an application, request the developer to submit a complete application within fourteen days from this request. If the developer does not submit a complete application within this deadline, the competent authority may reject the application in written form. In the event of a rejection, the competent authority shall justify its decision. The developer may resubmit a new application at any point in time following such rejection. The date of the acknowledgement of the validity of the application by the competent authority shall serve as the start of the permit- granting process. All applications deemed to be valid shall be made available to the public.
Amendment 219 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
(3) Member States shall set up or designate one or more contact points. Those contact points shall, upon request by the applicant, guide through and facilitate the entire administrative permit application and granting process. The applicant shall not be required to contact more than one contact point for the entire process. The contact point shall guide the applicant through the administrative permit application process, including the environmental related steps, in a transparent manner up to the delivery of one or several decisions by the responsible authorities at the end of the process, provide the applicant with all necessary information and involve, where appropriate, other administrative authorities. The contact point shall provide the public with information regarding their opportunities, and technical and practical aspects of installing renewables for self-consumption and in the context of renewable energy communities, as required by Article 18(6) of this Directive. The contact point shall ensure fulfilment of the deadlines for the permit- granting procedures set out in this Directive. Applicants shall be allowed to submit relevant documents in digital form. By [2 years from entry into force] Member States shall ensure that all procedures are carried out in electronic format. Member States shall put in place a publicly available single Geographic Information System with all the information about the permitting process.
Amendment 230 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 7
Article 16 – paragraph 7
(7) Member States shall ensure that administrative and judicial appeals in the context of a project for the development of renewable energy production plant or its related grid connection and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate RES into the system, including those related to environmental aspects shall be subject to the most expeditious administrative and judicial procedure that is available at the relevant national, regional and local level.
Amendment 232 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 7 a (new)
(7 a) The Commission shall develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the permitting granting process. The Commission shall assess Member States’ current permitting practices, average permitting procedure and human resources dedicated to align them with this Directive and with Commission’s guidelines on permitting.
Amendment 242 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16a – paragraph 2
Article 16a – paragraph 2
(2) The permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kW, co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate RES into the system, located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. Where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances, such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity, size or performance of the installation, that one yearsix months period may be extended by up to three months. Member States shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension.
Amendment 265 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Article 16a – paragraph 6
Article 16a – paragraph 6
(6) In the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, in case of the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result inMember States may consider the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved, except in those cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with paragraph 5. All resulting decisions will be publicly available.
Amendment 274 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 16b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Where an environmental assessment is required under Directive 2011/92/EU or Directive 92/43/EEC, it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. When any such environmental impact assessment is required, the competent authority, taking into account the information provided by the developer, shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report, of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. Where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures, any killing or disturbance of the species protected under Article 12(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and Article 5 of Directive 2009/147/EC shall not be considered deliberate. Where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under Council Directive 92/43/EEC and Directive 2009/147/EEC, or any other environmental impact, have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness, Member States may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period, provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. The permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kW, co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate RES into the system, located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. Where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances, this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. Member States shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension.
Amendment 285 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16c – paragraph 1
Article 16c – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in Article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment, including building- integrated solar installations, in existing or future artificial structures, with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces, shall not exceed three months, provided that the primary aim of such structures is not solar energy production. For solar installations below 50 kW, Member States shall allow a simple-notification procedure as set out in Article 17 of Directive (EU) 2018/2001. By derogation from Article 4(2) of Directive 2011/92/EU and Annex II, points 3(a) and (b), alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that Directive, such installation of solar equipment shall be exempted from the requirement, if applicable, to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under Article 2(1) of Directive 2011/92/EU.
Amendment 297 #
2022/0160(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Directive 2018/2001
Article 16d
Article 16d
By [three months from entry into force], until climate neutrality is achieved2027, Member States shall ensure that, in the permit-granting process, the planning, construction and operation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources, their connection to the grid and the related grid itself and storage assets are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in the individual cases for the purposes of Articles 6(4) and 16(1)(c) of Directive 92/43/EEC, Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC and Article 9(1)(a) of Directive 2009/147/EC. After that date, and until climate neutrality is achieved, Member States may apply the same principle.
Amendment 95 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Union institutions, bodies and agencies are attractive targets who face highly skilled and well-resourced threat actors as well as other threats. At the same time, the level and maturity of cyber resilience and the ability to detect and respond to malicious cyber activities varies significantly across those entities. It is thus necessary for the functioning of the European administration that the institutions, bodies and agencies of the Union achieve a high common level of cybersecurity through a cybersecurity baseline (a set of minimum cybersecurity rules with which network and information systems and their operators and users have to be compliant to minimise cybersecurity risks)the implementation of cybersecurity risk management measures commensurate to the respective risks posed, information exchange and collaboration.
Amendment 97 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) To reach a high common level of cybersecurity, it is necessary that each Union institution, body and agency establishes an internal cybersecurity risk management, governance and control framework that ensures an effective and prudent management of all cybersecurity risks, and takes account of business continuity and crisis management. The framework should lay down cybersecurity policies and priorities for the security of network and information systems encompassing the entirety of the ICT environment. The framework should be reviewed on a regular basis and at least every three years on the basis of key performance indicators to ensure that strategic objectives are met.
Amendment 99 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The differences between Union institutions, bodies and agencies require flexibility in the implementation since one size will not fit all. The measures for a high common level of cybersecurity should not include any obligations directly interfering with the exercise of the missions of Union institutions, bodies and agencies or encroaching on their institutional autonomy. Thus, those institutions, bodies and agencies should establish their own frameworks for cybersecurity risk management, governance and control, and adopt their own baselines and cybersecurity plans. cybersecurity risk management measures and cybersecurity plans. Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies should continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the adopted risk management measures and their proportionality relative to the identified risks, and where necessary, adjust and revise accordingly their frameworks and plans on the basis of the results of the cybersecurity maturity assessments.
Amendment 105 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) A high common level of cybersecurity requires cybersecurity to come under the oversight of the highest level of management of each Union institution, body and agency, who should approve a cybersecurity baseline that shouldoversee the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation and approve the establishment, and any subsequent revisions thereof, of the risk management and control framework, the corresponding cybersecurity risk management measures addressing the risks identified underin the framework to be established by eachand the cybersecurity plans of each Union institution, body, office and agency. Addressing the cybersecurity culture, i.e. the daily practice of cybersecurity, is an integral part of a cybersecurity baselinerisk management, governance and control framework and the corresponding cybersecurity risk management measures in all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 110 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In May 2011, the Secretaries- General of the Union institutions and bodies decided to establish a pre- configuration team for a computer emergency response team for the Union’s institutions, bodies and agencies (CERT- EU) supervised by an inter-institutional Steering Board. In July 2012, the Secretaries-General confirmed the practical arrangements and agreed to maintain CERT-EU as a permanent entity to continue to help improve the overall level of information technology security of the Union’s institutions, bodies and agencies as an example of visible inter-institutional cooperation in cybersecurity. In September 2012, CERT-EU was established as a Taskforce of the European Commission with an interinstitutional mandate. In December 2017, the Union institutions and bodies concluded an interinstitutional arrangement on the organisation and operation of CERT-EU3 . This arrangement should continue to evolve to support the implementation of this Regulation and be evaluated on a regular basis in light of future negotiations of long-term budget frameworks allowing for further decisions to be made with respect to the functioning and institutional role of CERT-EU, including the possible establishment of CERT-EU as a Union office. _________________ 3 OJ C 12, 13.1.2018, p. 1–11.
Amendment 113 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Many cyberattacks are part of wider campaigns that target groups of Union institutions, bodies and agencies or communities of interest that include Union institutions, bodies and agencies. To enable proactive detection, incident response or mitigating measures, and recovery from significant incidents, Union institutions, bodies and agencies should notify CERT- EU of significant cyber threats, significant vulnerabilities and significant incidents and share appropriate technical details that enable detection or mitigation of, as well as response to, similar cyber threats, vulnerabilities and and recovery from similar incidents in other Union institutions, bodies and agencies. Following the same approach as the one envisaged in Directive [proposal NIS 2], where entitUnion institutions, bodies, offices and agencies become aware of a significant incident they should be required to submit an initial notificationearly warning to CERT- EU within 24 hours. Such information exchange should enable CERT-EU to disseminate the information to other Union institutions, bodies and agencies, as well as to appropriate counterparts, to help protect the Union IT environments and the Union’s counterparts’ IT environments against similar incidents, threats and vulnerabilities.
Amendment 114 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) This Regulation lays down a multiple-stages approach to reporting of significant incidents in order to strike the right balance between, on the one hand, swift reporting hat helps mitigate the potential spread of incidents and allows entities to seek support, and, on the other hand, in-depth reporting that draws valuable lessons from individual incidents and improves over time the resilience of individual Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and contributes to increasing the overall cybersecurity posture of European administration. In this regard, the Regulation should also include reporting of incidents that, based on an initial assessment performed by the Union institution, body, office or agency, may be assumed to lead to severe operational disruption or financial losses or affect other natural or legal persons by causing considerable material or non- material losses. Such initial assessment should take into account, amongst other, the affected network and information systems and in particular their importance for the functioning and operations of the Union institution, body, office or agency, the severity and technical characteristics of a cyber threat and any underlying vulnerabilities that are being exploited as well as the Union institution, body, office or agency’s experience with similar incidents. Indicators such as the extent to which the functioning of Union institution, body, office or agency is affected, the duration of an incident or the number of affected users could play an important role in defining whether the operational disruption of the service is of severe nature.
Amendment 116 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The IICB’s function is aimed at supporting Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in elevating their respective cybersecurity postures by implementing the provisions of this Regulation. In order to support Union institutions, bodies, office and agencies, the IICB could adopt guidance and recommendations towards Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ cybersecurity maturity assessments and cybersecurity plans, review possible interconnections between Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ ICT environments and support the establishment of a Cybersecurity Officers Group under ENISA, gathering the Local Cybersecurity Officers of all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies with an aim to facilitate the sharing of best practices and experiences gained from the implementation of this Regulation.
Amendment 117 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 b (new)
Recital 14 b (new)
(14 b) In order to ensure alignment with Directive [proposal NIS 2], the IICB could adopt recommendations based on the results of EU coordinated risk assessments of critical supply chains referred to in Article19 of Directive [proposal NIS 2] to support Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in adopting effective and proportionate risk management measures relating to supply chain security and develop guidelines for information sharing arrangements of Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies relating to the voluntary notification of cyber threats, near misses and incidents to CERT-EU.
Amendment 119 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16 a) Where the IICB finds that Union institutions, bodies, offices or agencies have not effectively applied or implemented this Regulation it could, without prejudice to the internal procedures of the relevant Union institution, body, office or agency, request relevant and available documentation relating to the effective implementation of the provisions of this Regulation, communicate a reasoned opinion with observed gaps in the implementation of this Regulation, invite the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned to provide a self-assessment on its reasoned and issue, in cooperation with CERT-EU, guidance to bring its respective risk management, governance and control framework, cybersecurity risk management measures, cybersecurity plans and reporting obligations incompliance with this Regulation.
Amendment 123 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In supporting operational cybersecurity, CERT-EU should make use of the available expertise of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through structured cooperation as provided for in Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council5 . Where appropriate, dedicated arrangements between the two entities should be established to define the practical implementation of such cooperation and to avoid the duplication of activities. CERT- EU should cooperate with the European Union Agency for CybersecurityENISA on threat analysis and share its threat landscape report with the Agency on a regular basis. _________________ 5 Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act) (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p. 15).
Amendment 132 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 This Regulation lays down measures aiming to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity within Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 133 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 136 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) obligations on Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies to establish an internal cybersecurity risk management, governance and control framework;
Amendment 137 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) rules underpinning information sharing obligations and the facilitation of voluntary information sharing arrangements for Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 138 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) rules on the organisation, tasks and operation of the Cybersecurity Centre for the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (CERT-EU) and on the functioning, organisation and operation of the Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Board (IICB).
Amendment 140 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
This Regulation applies to the management, governance and control of cybersecurity risks by all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and to the functioning, organisation and operation of CERT-EU and the Interinstitutional Cybersecurity BoardICB.
Amendment 141 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a Processing of Personal Data The processing of personal data under this Regulation by CERT-EU, the IICB and all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall be carried out in compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 143 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘network and information system’ means network and information system within the meaning ofas defined in Article 4(1) of Directive [proposal NIS 2];
Amendment 144 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4
(4) ‘cybersecurity’ means cybersecurity within the meaning of Article 4(3) of Directive [proposal NIS 2]; as defined in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council7a; _________________ 7a Regulation (EU) 2019/881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on ENISA (the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity and on information and communications technology cybersecurity certification and repealing Regulation (EU) No 526/2013 (Cybersecurity Act) (OJ L 151, 7.6.2019, p.15).
Amendment 147 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘highest level of management’ means a manager, management or coordination and oversight body at the most senior administrative level with a mandate to make or authorise decisions, taking account of the high-level governance arrangements in each Union institution, body or agency;
Amendment 149 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Amendment 152 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘major attack’incident' means any incident requiring more resources than are available at whose disruption exceeds CERT-EU’s or any individual Union institution, body,office or agency’s capacity to respond to it or withe affected significant impact on at least two Union institutions, body or agency and at CERT-EUies, offices and agencies;
Amendment 155 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘significant cyber threat’ means a cyber threat with the intention, opportunity and capability to cause a significant incidentas defined in Article 4(7a) of Directive [proposal NIS 2];
Amendment 159 #
2022/0085(COD)
(14) ‘cybersecurity risk’ means any reasonably identifiable circumstance or event havisk as defined ing a potential adverse effect on the security of network and information systemsrticle 4(7b) of Directive [proposal NIS 2];
Amendment 163 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
(14 a) ‘ICT environment’ means any on- premise or virtual ICT product, ICT service and ICT process as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881, and any network and information system whether owned and operated by a Union institution, body, office or agency, or hosted or operated by a third party, including mobile devices, corporate networks, and business networks not connected to the internet and any devices connected to the ICT environment;
Amendment 172 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Amendment 174 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Risk management, governance and control framework
Amendment 178 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Union institution, body and agency shall establish its own internal cybersecurity risk management, governance and control framework (‘the framework’) in support of the entity’s mission and exercising its institutional autonomy. This work shall be overseen by the entity’s highest level of management to ensure an effective and prudent management of all cybersecurity risks. The framework shall be in place by …. at the latest [15 months after the entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 180 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The framework shall cover the entirety of the ICT environment of the concerned institution, body or agency, including any on-premise IT environment, outsourced assets and services in cloud computing environments or hosted by third parties, mobile devices, corporate networks, business networks not connected to the internet and any devices connected to the IT environmentUnion institution, body, office or agency. The framework shall take account of business continuity and crisis management and it shall consider supply chain security as well as the management of human risks and all other relevant technical, operational and organisational risks that could impact the cybersecurity of the concerned Union institution, body or agency.
Amendment 181 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The framework shall define strategic objectives to ensure a high level of cybersecurity in the Union institution, body, office or agency, The framework shall lay down cybersecurity policies and priorities for the security of network and information systems encompassing the entirety of the ICT environment, and define the roles and responsibilities of staff tasked with ensuring the effective implementation of the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 182 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. The framework shall be reviewed on a regular basis and at least every three years on the basis of key performance indicators. Where appropriate and upon request of the IICB, a Union institution, body, office or agency’s framework shall be updated following guidance from CERT-EU on observed incidents or possible gaps in the implementation of the provisions of this Regulation.
Amendment 186 #
2022/0085(COD)
3. The highest level of management of each Union institution, body, office and agency shall provide oversight oversee the compliance of theirits organisation with the obligations related to cybersecurity risk management, governance, and control, without prejudice to the formal responsibilities of other levels of management for compliance and risk management in their respective areas of responsibility.
Amendment 187 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Each Union institution, body and agency shall have effective mechanisms in place to ensure that an adequate percentage of the ICT budget is spent on cybersecurity.
Amendment 190 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – title
Article 5 – title
Cybersecurity baselinerisk management measures
Amendment 194 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. The highest level of management of each Union institution, body and agency shall approve the entity’s own cybersecurity baselinerisk management measures to address the risks identified under the framework referred to in Article 4(1). It shall do so in support of its mission and exercising its institutional autonomy. The cybersecurity baseline shall be in place by …. at the latest [18 months after the entry into force of this Regulation] and shall address the domains listed in Annex I and the measures listed in Annex IIHaving regard to the state of the art and, where applicable, relevant European and international standards, or available European cybersecurity certificates as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881, those risk management measures shall ensure a level of security of network and information systems across the entirety of the ICT environment commensurate to the risks identified under the framework referred to in Article 4(1). When assessing the proportionality of those measures, due account shall be taken of the degree of the Union institution, body, office or agency’s exposure to risks, its size, the likelihood of occurrence of incidents and their severity, including their societal, economic and interinstitutional impact.
Amendment 199 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The senior management of each Union institution, body, office and agency as well as all relevant staff tasked with implementing the cybersecurity risks management measures and obligations of this Regulation shall follow specific trainings on a regular basis to gain sufficient knowledge and skills in order to apprehend and assess cybersecurity risk and management practices and their impact on the operations of the organisation.
Amendment 201 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 203 #
Amendment 207 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The IICB, after consulting the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and upon receiving guidance from CERT- EU, shall recommend guidelines to Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies for the carrying out of cybersecurity maturity assessments.
Amendment 209 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Upon request of the IICB, and with the explicit consent of the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned, the results of a cybersecurity maturity assessment may be discussed within the IICB configuration or within the established network of Local Cybersecurity Officers with a view to learning from experiences in the implementation of this Regulation and sharing best practices and results of use cases.
Amendment 210 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Following the conclusions derived from the maturity cybersecurity assessment and considering the assets and risks identified pursuant to Article 4, the highest level of management of each Union institution, body, office and agency shall approve a cybersecurity plan without undue delay after the establishment of the risk management, governance and control framework, and the cybersecurity baseline. Therisk management measures. The cybersecurity plan shall aim at increasing the overall cybersecurity of the concerned entity Union institution, body, office or agency and shall thereby contribute to the achievement or enhancement of a high common level of cybersecurity among all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. To support the entity’Union institution, body, office or agency's mission on the basis of its institutional autonomy, the plan shall at least include the domains listed in Annex I, the measures listed in Annex II, as well ascybersecurity risk management measures relatferred to incident preparedness, response and recovery, such as security monitoring and logging. The plan shall be revised at least every three years, following the Article 5 (1a) and 5(2a). The cybersecurity plan shall be revised at least every three years, or where necessary, with any substantial revision of the framework referred to in Article 4, following the cybersecurity maturity assessments carried out pursuant to Article 6.
Amendment 213 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The cybersecurity plan shall include relevant staff members’ roles and responsibilities for its implementation, including detailed job descriptions for technical and operational staff as well as all relevant processes underpinning performance evaluation.
Amendment 215 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 216 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The cybersecurity plan shall consider any applicable guidance documents and recommendations issued by CERT-EU in accordance with Article 13 and another applicable or targeted recommendations issued by the IICB and CERT-EU.
Amendment 218 #
2022/0085(COD)
1. Upon completion of maturity assessments, the Union institutions, bodies and agencies shall submit these to the Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Board. Upon completion of security planstheir respective cybersecurity maturity assessments referred to in Article 6 and cybersecurity plans referred to in Article 7, the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall notify the Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Board of the completion. Upon request of the Board, they shall report on specific aspects of this Chaptersubmit these to the IICB.
Amendment 222 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point k
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point k
(k) the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).
Amendment 233 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
6. The IICB shall meet at the initiative of its chair, and at least two times a year, at the request of CERT-EU or at the request of any of its members.
Amendment 240 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) support Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in implementing this Regulation with the aim to raise their respective levels of cybersecurity;
Amendment 241 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
(-a a) effectively monitor the implemenationof the obligations of this Regulation in Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies without prejudice to their institutional autonomy and the overall institutional balance;
Amendment 242 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) review any reports requestedquest reports from CERT-EU on the state of implementation of this Regulation by the Union institutions, bodies and agencies;
Amendment 250 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(i a) review and where requested, following relevant guidance from CERT- EU. provide feedback to Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ cybersecurity maturity assessments referred to in Article 6 and cybersecurity plans referred to in Article 7;
Amendment 252 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i b (new)
(i b) review possible interconnections between Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ ICT environments and maintain an inventory of shared components of ICT products, ICT services andic processes;
Amendment 253 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i c (new)
(i c) where appropriate, adopt recommendations on the interoperability of Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ ICT environments or components thereof;
Amendment 254 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i d (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i d (new)
(i d) support the establishment of a Cybersecurity Officers Group under ENISA, gathering the Local Cybersecurity Officers of all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies with an aim to facilitate the sharing of best practices and experiences gained from the implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 255 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i e (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i e (new)
(i e) develop an incident and response plan for major incidents at Union level referred to in Article 3(8) and coordinate the adoption of individual Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ cyber crisis management plans referred to in Article 7(2a);
Amendment 256 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i f (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i f (new)
(i f) adopt recommendations based on the results of EU coordinated risk assessments of critical supply chains referred to in Article 19 of Directive [proposal NIS 2] to support Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in adopting effective and proportionate risk management measures relating to supply chain security referred to in Article5(1ai);
Amendment 257 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i g (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point i g (new)
(i g) develop guidelines for information sharing arrangements referred to in Article 19;
Amendment 258 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 The IICB shall monitor the implementation of this Regulation and of adopted guidance documents, recommendations and calls for action by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 259 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 261 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) request relevant and available documentation of the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned relating to the effective implementation of the provisions of this Regulation or the application of guidance documents, recommendations and calls for action issued in accordance with Article 13;
Amendment 262 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a a (new)
(-a a) communicate a reasoned opinion to the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned with observed gaps in the implementation of this Regulation;
Amendment 263 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a b (new)
(-a b) invite the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned to provide a self-assessment on its reasoned opinion within a specified timeframe;
Amendment 264 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a c (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point -a c (new)
(-a c) issue, in cooperation with CERT- EU, guidance to the individual Union institution, body, office or agency to bring its respective risk management, governance and control framework, cybersecurity risk management measures, cybersecurity plans and reporting obligations in compliance with the provisions laid down in this Regulation in a specified manner and within a specified period;
Amendment 270 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The mission of CERT-EU, the autonomous interinstitutional Cybersecurity Centre for all Union institutions, bodies and agencies, shall be to contribute to the security of the unclassified ICT environment of all Union institutions, bodies and agencies by advising them on cybersecurity, by helping them to prevent, detect, mitigate and respond to and recover from incidents and by acting as their cybersecurity information exchange and incident response coordination hub.
Amendment 274 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) act as the designated coordinator for all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies for the purposes of coordinated vulnerability disclosure to the European vulnerability registry referred to in Article 6 of Directive [proposal NIS2];
Amendment 286 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. CERT-EU may organise cybersecurity exercises or recommend participation in existing exercises, in close cooperation with the European Union Agency for CybersecurityENISA whenever applicable, to test the level of cybersecurity of the Union institutions, bodies and agencies.
Amendment 287 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7
Article 12 – paragraph 7
7. CERT-EU may provide assistance to Union institutions, bodies and agencies regarding incidents in classified ICT environments if it is explicitly requested to do so by the constituent concerned. The provisions and obligations on all Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies set out in Chapter V of this Regulation shall not apply to incidents in classified ICT environments unless an individual Union institution, body office or agency explicitly and voluntarily apply them in order to seek actionable assistance from CERT-EU or otherwise contribute to situational awareness at the Union level.
Amendment 290 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. CERT-EU shall cooperate with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) to support Union institutions, bodies, office and agencies in incidents entailing a personal data breach as defined in Article 3(16) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.
Amendment 296 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) modalities for or improvements to cybersecurity risk management and the cybersecurity baselinerisk management measures;
Amendment 298 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) modalities for cybersecurity maturity assessments and cybersecurity plans; and
Amendment 303 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 14 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 The Commission, after having obtained the unanimous approval of the IICB, shall appoint the Head of CERT- EU. The IICB shall be consulted at all stages of the procedure prior to the appointment of the Head of CERT-EU, in particular in drafting vacancy notices, examining applications and appointing selection boards in relation to this post.
Amendment 304 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
The Head of CERT-EU shall regularly submit reports to the IICB and the IICB Chair, and submit ad-hoc reports to the IICB upon its request, on the performance of CERT-EU, financial planning, revenue, implementation of the budget, service level agreements and written agreements entered into, cooperation with counterparts and partners, and missions undertaken by staff, including the reports referred to in Article 10(1).
Amendment 306 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Head of CERT-EU shall compose and submit to the IICB an annual report encompassing CERT-EU’s work programme, the financial planning of revenue and expenditure, including staffing, for CERT-EU activities, any updates of CERT-EU’s service catalogue and an assessment of the expected impact that such updates may have on its financial planning of revenue and expenditure, staffing and management of funds.
Amendment 308 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Amendment 322 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Amendment 326 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – title
Article 19 – title
19 SharingCybersecurity information sharing arrangements and obligations
Amendment 327 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 19 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies may voluntarily notify CERT-EU on cyber threats, incidents, near misses and vulnerabilities that affect them. CERT-EU shall ensure that effective measures are adopted to ensure the confidentiality and appropriate protection of the information provided by the reporting Union institution, body, office or agency. When processing notifications, CERT-EU may prioritise the processing of mandatory notifications over voluntary notifications. Voluntary notification shall not result in the imposition of any additional obligations upon the reporting Union institution, body, office or agency to which it would not have been subject had it not submitted the notification.
Amendment 328 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. To enable CERT-EU to coordinate vulnerabileffectively perform itys management and incident responseission tasks in accordance with Article 12 of this Regulation, it may request Union institutions, bodies and agencies to provide it with information from their respective ICT system inventories that is relevant for the CERT- EU support. The requested institution, body or agency shall transmit the requested information, and any subsequent updates thereto, without undue delay.
Amendment 334 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. The sharingcybersecurity information sharing arrangements and obligations obligations shall not extend to EU Classified Information (EUCI) and to information that a Union institution, body or agency has received from a Member State Security or Intelligence Service or law enforcement agency under the explicit condition that it will not be shared with CERT-EU.
Amendment 336 #
Amendment 337 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 338 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
All Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall make an initial notification to CERT-EU of significant cyber threats, significant vulnerabilities and significreport, without undue delay to CERT-EU in accordance with paragraph 2(b) of anty incidents without undue delay and having any event no later than 24 hours after becoming aware of them significant impact.
Amendment 340 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 341 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
Where a significant incident or significant cyber threat referred to in paragraph 1(a) is affecting a network and information system, or a component of a Union institution, body, office or agency's ICT environment that is knowingly connected with another Union institution, body, office and agency's ICT environment, CERT-EU shall notify, without undue delay, the affected Union institution, body, office or agency.
Amendment 342 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 348 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2
Amendment 352 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. An incident shall be considered significant if: (a) the incident has caused or is capable of causing severe operational disruption to the Union institution, body, office or agency or financial losses thereto; (b) the incident has affected or is capable of affecting other natural or legal persons by causing considerable material or non- material losses.
Amendment 353 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. All Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies shall submit to CERT-EU: (a) without undue delay and in any event within 24 hours after having become aware of the significant incident, an early warning, which, where applicable, shall indicate whether the significant incident is presumably caused by unlawful or malicious action and has any or could have a cross-border or cross-institutional impact; (b) without undue delay and in any event within 72 hours after having become aware of the significant incident, an incident notification, which, where applicable, shall update the information referred to in subparagraph (a) and indicate an initial assessment of the significant incident, its severity and impact, as well as where available, the indicators of compromise; (c) upon the request of CERT-EU, an intermediate report on relevant status updates; (d) a final report not later than one month after the submission of the significant incident notification under point (b), including at least the following: (i) a detailed description of the significant incident, its severity and impact; (ii) the type of threat or root cause that likely triggered the significant incident; (iii) applied and ongoing mitigation measures; (iv) where applicable, the cross-border or cross-institutional impact of the significant incident; (e) in cases of ongoing significant incidents at the time of the submission of the final report referred to in point (d), a progress report at that time and a final report within one month after the incident has been handled.
Amendment 356 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. In duly justified cases and in agreement with CERT-EU, the Union institution, body, office or agency concerned can deviate from the deadline laid down in paragraph 2(b).
Amendment 358 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. CERT-EU shall submit to ENISA on a monthly basis a summary report including anonymised and aggregated data on significant cyber threats, significant vulnerabilities and significant incidentincidents notified in accordance with paragraph 2(b) and cyber threats, incidents, near misses and vulnerabilities notified in accordance with paragraph 1Article 19(1).
Amendment 360 #
2022/0085(COD)
4. The IICB may issue guidance documents or recommendations concerning the modalities and content of the notification. When preparing such guidance documents or recommendations, the IICB shall take into account the specifications made by any implementing acts adopted by the Commission specifying the type of information, the format and the procedure of a notification submitted pursuant to Article 20 (11) of Directive [proposal NIS2]. CERT-EU shall disseminate the appropriate technical details to enable proactive detection, incident response or mitigating measures by Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 363 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The notificationreporting obligations shall not extend to EUCI and to information that a Union institution, body or agency has received from a Member State Security or Intelligence Service or law enforcement agency under the explicit condition that it will not be shared with CERT-EU.
Amendment 366 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. CERT-EU, in cooperation with ENISA, shall support Union institutions, bodies and agencies regarding situational awareness of cyber threats, vulnerabilities and incidents.
Amendment 367 #
Amendment 370 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1
1. CERT-EU shall coordinate among Union institutions, bodies and agencies responses to major attackincidents. It shall maintain an inventory of technical expertise that would be needed for incident response in the event of such attacksmajor incidents and assist the IICB in coordinating Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies’ cyber crisis management plans for major incidents referred to in Article 10(if).
Amendment 375 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. With the approval of the concerned Union institutions, bodies and agencies, CERT-EU may also call on experts from the list referred to in paragraph 2 for contributing to the response to a major attackincident in a Member State, in line with the Joint Cyber Unit’s operating procedures.
Amendment 386 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 3
Article 24 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall evaluate the functioning of this Regulation and report to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions no soonlater than five years after the date of entry into force.
Amendment 388 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 394 #
2022/0085(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II
Annex II
Amendment 4 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 23 a (new)
Citation 23 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution of 25 November 2020 on a New Industrial Strategy for Europe (2020/2076(INI)),
Amendment 21 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU has endorsratified the Paris Agreement, as well as the European Green Deal and the recently adopted European Climate Law, which set an ambitious target of reducing emissions by 55 % by 2030 and complementary goals, with the aim of achieving the EU’s net- zero carbon emission target by 2050 at the latest in order to fight the effects of global climate change; reminds of Parliament’s position as adopted during Plenary vote on the Climate Law on the goal of reducing GHG gas emissions by 60 % by 2030;
Amendment 25 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy requires a clean energy transition that ensures sustainability, security of supply and affordability of energy; as well as the necessary energy infrastructure;
Amendment 31 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the dramatic fall in renewable offshore energy prices has made it one of the cheapest sources of energy, with a global weighted-average levelised cost of energy of offshore wind declining by 48 % between 2010 and 2020 from EUR 0,14 to EUR 0,071kWh in 2020, and consequently a critical element in the green transition, paving the way for a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, and has also made it one of the most important pillars of the EU’s climate ambitions; acknowledging the potential of the offshore renewable energy to enable massive energy sources that can protect households from energy poverty;
Amendment 39 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. Whereas the European strategy towards offshore renewable energy should take into account the EU’s sea basins different geographical features that make it difficult to develop a one-size-fits all approach;
Amendment 71 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; stresses that many MS are lagging behind in deploying the necessary renewable energy and infrastructure; further stresses that all MS should make utmost efforts to reach their full renewable energy potential; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments;
Amendment 75 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that a net-zero emissions economy requires renewable energy to be deployed on an unprecedented scale; emphasises that if no further actions are taken to accelerate the deployment of offshore renewable energy (ORE), the EU will not be able to live up to its climate commitments; believes that binding national renewable energy targets could be such an action;
Amendment 83 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the energy production targets for ORE in all of EU’s sea basins, as outlined in Commission communication COM(2020)0741, are at least 60 GW by 2030 and 340 GW by 2050; recalls that according to Commission communication SWD(2020)176 the installed capacity of offshore wind should be 70 - 79 GW for a cost competitive road to the 55 % reduction in 2030; calls for the ORE target to be raised in order to live up to the 55 % reduction target and secure a cost competitive transition supported by a well-functioning market pushing the uptake of offshore wind; highlights that the competitiveness of offshore wind energy as an energy source will continue to increase and prices will continue to fall further in step with continuous development and deployment;
Amendment 94 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the competitive advantage of EUacross the EU for companies and technologies in the ORE sector; stresses the importance to maintain this competitive advantage; underlines the potential for exponential growth of the sector and its contribution to the EU economy, including technology and systems exports; stresses the importance of supporting R&D investments and build on innovative ORE technology industry system through cross border collaboration and partnership in Horizon Europe in order to facilitate and to support robust European value chains that are crucial for the twin transitions; while ensuring the swift uptake of the innovations developed in this field;
Amendment 98 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Underlines the need to maintain a clean, competitive and sustainable supply chain for ORE in the European Union; therefore stresses the importance that suppliers apply the highest quality, health, safety and environmental standards according to European certification and standards determined in a dialogue process with all relevant stakeholders; further stresses the need to minimise transport costs in the supply chain; believes that public tenders should take these elements into consideration;
Amendment 105 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Calls for local competent authorities to assess initiatives that activate local economies, local sustainable jobs and economic activities in the uptake of the offshore renewables sources; calls for identifying synergies between sectors that can best support twin green and digital transitions and contribute to the futureproof economic recovery; while developing synergies with the actions enabling a sustainable blue economy;
Amendment 110 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgency of improving and expanding existing infrastructure to enable the increased flow of electricity from offshore sites to inland-based consumers; regrets that a number of Member States have not yet reached their 10 % electric interconnection target by 2020; and are lagging behind in building the adequate infrastructure, such as transmission lines to integrate and transport offshore electricity; supports the EU 2030 electricity interconnection target of 15 % by 2030, set in article 2 of regulation (EU) on the Governance of the Energy Union Climate Action; calls for the Commission to come up with a proposal that can secure a faster deployment of the interconnection target;
Amendment 125 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal for a revision of the TEN-E Regulation and the attention it gives to the offshore renewables sector’s needs and priorities; stresses that the development of sustainable and efficient transmission infrastructure requires forward-looking investment; stresses the need to secure coordination and alignment between onshore and offshore grid development plans, including with the identification of landing points for offshore connections and onshore grid uptakes; encourages the MSs to speed up the necessary grid infrastructure to facilitate the green transition of which electrification is crucial; believes strongly that regulatory frameworks should facilitate anticipatory investments;
Amendment 137 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the potential advantages of combining offshore production facilities and transmission assets in the tender process; invites the Commission and the Member States (MSs) to explorto analyse the potential and possible challenges of this full-scope tendering approach and assess its applicability to different set-ups, including meshedthis analysis has to take into account the possible challenges as regards to ensuring incentives and optimal planning of offshore and onshore transmission grids;
Amendment 145 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that MS collaboration is vital in order to maximise effective use of offshore energy resources, taking into account the specificities of each area; notes that the current legal framework does not facilitate such collaboration sufficiently; strongly believes that failure to increase collaboration between MSs will inhibit the roll-out of offshore energy; urges the Commission and the MSs to take the necessary action without any further delays;
Amendment 159 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls to the Commission to analyse best practices from mature district heating and cooling markets with emerging markets; stresses the ability of heating and cooling as sources to flexibility in consumption contributing to grid stability and the uptake of fluctuating renewable energy; stresses that a lack of data and disconnection with building renovation strategies at the municipality level is holding back further integration of renewable energy sources in district heating and cooling markets;
Amendment 161 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8 b. Stresses the high upfront capital costs associated with the construction and refurbishment of the building stock as well as of the district heating and cooling network, particularly those compatible with renewable energy sources; highlights the role of national and local authorities in strategic planning for heating and cooling and supporting district energy operators by de-risking investments and facilitating access to direct funding from the public sector;
Amendment 172 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly believes that the EU and the MSs should support research into and the development of floating offshore wind, tidal, wave and current stations, which can be adapted to the different seabed conditions in Europe; in this respect also underlines the need to support research, development, scaling-up and commercialisation of decarbonising the entire value chain of ORE and of technologies using renewable energy sources such as offshore wind power to decarbonise other sectors and of sector coupling;
Amendment 176 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Highlights the need to exploit ORE in deep waters; highlights that floating technology allows to access to higher and more constant wind speeds which can also minimize the turbine’s environmental impact and reduce the pressure associated with coastal planning; calls on the Commission and MS to promote research, development, monitoring, and innovation efforts on innovative technologies such as floating platforms; stresses that it is an outstanding opportunity for the EU to become a global leader in ORE technologies that will be key for decarbonisation;
Amendment 187 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the EU and MS to support research and development of ORE technologies which will contribute to bridging gaps in renewable energy generation cause by seasonal differences;
Amendment 191 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10 c. Stresses the greater opportunity of developing offshore renewable hydrogen that can help to pave the way for the wider development of the renewable hydrogen market; invites the Commission to assess how ORE sources could pave the way for the development of renewable hydrogen production;
Amendment 194 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Highlights the importance of private and public investments in the ORE sector for the large-scale deployment of ORE technologies; reiterates the call on the Commission to tailor Horizon Europe to the development, scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies and innovations in the Union so as to bridge the gap between innovation and market deployment, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology and demonstration projects and developing early value chains in order to support the development of research infrastructure, also with the aim of reducing the existing gaps between MS;
Amendment 209 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. NStresses that meeting the 2030 and 2050 targets requires speeding up the deployment of ORE; notes that the huge interest in ORE will attract an increasingly larger number of permit applications; calls on the MSs to urgently simplify the relevant procedures and coordinate their efforts; encourages the MSs to support the one-stop-shop proposal;
Amendment 217 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the current lengthy process for launching ORE projects and the urgent need to speed it up in order to reach the 2030 and 2050 goals; notes that streamlining MSs procedures and technical standards will facilitate more rapid deployment; calls on the MSs to consider introducing time limits for issuing permits, including the automatic granting of permits after deadlines expireset aside more resources for a fast and efficient issuing of permits;
Amendment 218 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Considers it of paramount importance to build a broad public consensus around ORE projects through the involvement of local actors to increase public acceptance of offshore wind and its adherent large infrastructures; calls for a transparent and meaningful involvement of coastal communities, including those situated in the most peripheral regions and islands, and other stakeholders in projects; stresses the importance to increase citizen’s trust into the ability of renewable energy to achieve energy independence and secure energy of supply; encourages the Commission and the MS to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for demonstration projects for break through ORE technologies;
Amendment 227 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the total space required to ensure the offshore wind capacity for the northern seas meets the 2050 goals is expected to be 2.8 %; underlines, therefore, the possibility of compatibility between sea space requirements for ORE and other interests; strongly believes that involving renewables developers early on in the process will contribute to the successful allocation of sea space; calls for a transparent process and accessibility to regional maritime spatial plans in order to facilitate an early and inclusive approach for all stakeholders;
Amendment 238 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Urges the Commission to set up a simple monitoring framework that can secure a transparent and efficient reporting of the progress of the deployment of ORE as to whether member states are on track to reach the 2030 and 2050 GW-targets; the Commission should report to Parliament and MS biennial whether the deployment of ORE is on track;
Amendment 258 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Stresses the need for a market design that is fully compatible with that of onshore; offshore infrastructure at transmission level should be regulated based on unbundling rules with a clearly defined separation of roles and responsibilities in terms of systems responsibility, third party access, as well as transparent tariffs and conditions;
Amendment 264 #
2021/2012(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the recalculation of the distribution of costs and benefits between the generation and transmission of ORE to be sustainable and socio-economic viable, ensuring the right incentives and a stable regulatory framework for developers; stresses that uncertainty regarding the distribution of costs and benefits is deterring companies from launching offshore renewable projects; invites the Commission to expedite the publishing of EU guidance on sharing the costs and benefits of offshore hybrid projects;
Amendment 2 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the draft budget for 2022 as the first general budget with full implementation of the MFF Agreement, with the highest share of climate-relevant EU expenditure to date and a significant contribution to the EU’s digital transition; underlines the importance of ensuring sufficient funding in order to contribute to the twin transition towards the achievement of the 2030 energy and climate targets and climate-neutrality by 2050; considers that the budget should fully align with the updated New Industrial Strategy; stresses that 2022 should be a year for boosting a rapid recovery for a resilient Europe;
Amendment 6 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls its resolution of 16 September 2020 on the draft Council decision on the system of own resources of the EU; calls on Commission to ensure timely implementation of New Own resources as agreed in the Interinstitutional agreement of16 December 2020;
Amendment 9 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Reminds of the crucial role of strategic foresight and importance of the evidence based anticipatory policy making;
Amendment 11 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1 c. Reminds that ambitious policies in pathway to climate neutrality require significant investments in research and innovation and in this regard regrets recent Council cuts in allocations to Horizon Europe for 2022;
Amendment 13 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 d (new)
Paragraph 1 d (new)
1 d. Welcomes the Commissions ambition to strengthen Union competitiveness, strategic autonomy and resilience and in this context recalls the success of the European Battery Alliance that in line with EGD, Circular Economy Action Plan and New Industrial Strategy aims to contribute to clean and digital transition by creating a competitive, circular, sustainable and safe value chain for batteries, crucial for future low- emissions mobility and energy storage and can, therefore, serve as a good example;
Amendment 15 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 e (new)
Paragraph 1 e (new)
1 e. Stresses the importance of achieving the biodiversity spending level of 10 % and a climate mainstreaming spending level of 30 % agreed under the 2021-2027 MFF ; stresses that clear eligibility criteria and comprehensive methodology for defining and tracking relevant climate and biodiversity expenditure in line with the ‘do no harm’ principle are necessary, together with the corresponding correction measures, and the proofing mechanism to identify potential harmful impacts of Union actions on biodiversity and climate;
Amendment 16 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 f (new)
Paragraph 1 f (new)
1 f. Calls for addressing the social, economic, energy and environmental impacts of the transition whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion; points, in this respect, to the role of the Just Transition Fund in addressing societal, socio-economic, technological and environmental impacts on workers, sectors and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence; calls for securing workers’ rights, reducing of the energy poverty and avoiding deepening of inequalities;
Amendment 18 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 g (new)
Paragraph 1 g (new)
1 g. Underlines the important role that SMEs, microenterprises and start-ups play in the recovery while maintaining employment and growth and calls on Union and Member States to ensure stronger support for SMEs and start-ups and to further reduce their administrative burden; underlines that SMEs are an essential part of the European economy and stresses the need to create a SMEs- friendly business environment and support SMEs cluster and network; Calls for the need for sufficient financial resources in the SME window under InvestEU;
Amendment 19 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 h (new)
Paragraph 1 h (new)
1 h. Underlines the need to reform the European industry and hard-to-abate sectors in order to achieve a competitive and sustainable Union and its climate goals; stresses, therefore, the need for sufficient funding for programmes supporting these goals, innovative solutions and breakthrough technologies such as Horizon Europe, CEF, InvestEU and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 (FCH 2) Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 20 #
2021/0227(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 i (new)
Paragraph 1 i (new)
1 i. Insists on the importance of increased investments in digitalisation and digital connectivity to clearly define 2030 digital target and tackle challenges related to reducing the digital divide and digital literacy, cybersecurity, free flow of data, safety, liability and artificial intelligence;
Amendment 184 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council46 and Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council47 already set CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles as well as for certain heavy-duty vehicles. The Fit for 55 package proposes to strengthen CO2 emission performance standards for cars and vans and a further revision of CO2 standards for heavy-duty vehicles will take place in 2022. Those instruments should accelerate the uptake in particular of zero- emission vehicles and thereby create demand for recharging and refuelling infrastructure. _________________ 46Regulation (EU) 2019/631 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 (OJ L 111, 25.4.2019, p. 13). 47Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 setting CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and amending Regulations (EC) No 595/2009 and (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 96/53/EC (OJ L 198, 25.7.2019, p. 202).This proposal for regulation is instrumental in helping vehicle manufacturers to meet their ambitious CO2 targets and reducing CO2 emissions from road transport
Amendment 217 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) National fleet based targets should be established on the basis of the total number of registered electric vehicles in that Member State following a common methodology that accounts for technological developments such as the increased driving range of electric vehicles or the increasing market penetration of fast-charging points which can recharge a greater number of vehicles per recharging point than at a normal recharging point or the increasing market penetration of smart and bi-directional recharging capabilities in particular for publicly accessible long-parking duration. The methodology also has to take into account the different recharging patterns of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. A methodology that norms national fleet based targets on the total maximum power output of the publicly accessible recharging infrastructure should allow flexibility for the implementation of different recharging technologies in Member States in particular considering a geographical disparities across the Members States.
Amendment 275 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41 a) Member States, which lack proper incentive schemes, should take all necessary measures to address their different starting position when seeking to promote sustainable modes of transport. Particular emphasis should be given to municipal or regional authorities, which can facilitate the uptake of vehicles using alternative fuels through dedicated tax incentives, public procurements or local traffic regulations.
Amendment 279 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43 a) When applicable EU finding under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, Cohesion Funds or Connecting Europe Facility can be used to complement the efforts of Member States to invest in infrastructure for alternative fuels.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54 a) Considering the significant share of final energy consumption in the EU by road transport, the energy efficiency first principle should therefore be reflected in policy, planning and investment decisions related to the deployment of recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels as enshrined in Directive 2012/27/EU [Recast Energy Efficiency Directive] that considers energy efficiency first principle to be taken into account in all sectors.
Amendment 297 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – indent 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b – indent 1
– biomass fuels, including biogas, bio-LNG and biofuels as defined in Article 2, points (27), (28) and (33) of Directive (EU) 2018/2001,
Amendment 324 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 1
– publicly accessible recharging stations for light-duty vehicles are deployed commensurate to the uptake of light-duty electric vehicles including passenger cars and light commercial vehicles;
Amendment 325 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)
- at least one recharging station at recharging pool in urban areas and along TEN-T core and TEN-T comprehensive network is dedicated to light commercial vehicles with a trailer, taking into account their special demands relating to the amount of cargo space used by such vehicles;
Amendment 332 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) for each battery electric light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 13 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations; and
Amendment 336 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) for each plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicle registered in their territory, a total power output of at least 0.662 kW is provided through publicly accessible recharging stations.
Amendment 338 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure a minimum coverage of publicly accessible recharging points dedicated to light-duty vehicles on the road network in their territory, including the deployment of smart and bidirectional recharging in particular for publicly accessible long- parking duration of light-duty vehicles in line with the obligations set by article 5.8 of this regulation. To that end, Member States shall ensure that:
Amendment 341 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – introductory part
(a) along the TEN-T core and comprehensve network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to light-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 60 km in-between them:
Amendment 345 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) by 31 December 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 3600 kW and include at least one recharging station with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
Amendment 349 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) by 31 December 2030, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 61200 kW and include at least two recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 15300 kW;
Amendment 368 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Country specific derogation, allowing for longer distance targets than the ones mentioned in paragraph two, points (a) and (b) of this article shall be applied based on assessment of the concentration of population and disparity of urban areas across the Member States
Amendment 375 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure a minimum coverage of publicly accessible recharging points, dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles in their territory, including the deployment of smart and bidirectional recharging in particular for publicly accessible long-parking duration of heavy-duty vehicles in line with the obligations set by article 5.8 of this regulation. To that end, Member States shall ensure that:
Amendment 378 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) along the TEN-T core network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 60 km, considering local conditions, in-between them:
Amendment 380 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) (i) by 31 DecemberJuly 2025, each recharging pool shall offer a power output of at least 145000 kW and include at least onefour recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 350 kW and at least four recharging stations with an individual power output of at least 800 kW;
Amendment 394 #
2021/0223(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – introductory part
(b) along the TEN-T comprehensive network, publicly accessible recharging pools dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles and meeting the following requirements are deployed in each direction of travel with a maximum distance of 100 km, considering local conditions, in-between them:
Amendment 75 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Tackling climate change and keeping global warming below 1.5°C requires global action. The Union must not only lead by example, by eliminating its own emissions, including those embedded in the products it imports, but also cooperate with its partners, in accordance with WTO rules, to create an open, multilateral and cooperative global system, acting as a key enabler of the green transition.
Amendment 80 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) As long as a significant number of the Union’s international partners have policy approaches that do not result in the same level of climate ambition, there is a risk of carbon leakage. An effective CBAM implementation should ensure the creation of a level playing field while encouraging trade partners to decarbonize. Carbon leakage occurs if, for reasons of costs related to climate policies, businesses in certain industry sectors or subsectors were to transfer production to other countries or imports from those countries would replace equivalent but less GHG emissions intensive products. That could lead to an increase in their total emissions globally, thus jeopardising the reduction of GHG emissions that is urgently needed if the world is to keep the global average temperature to well below 2 °C above pre- industrial levels.
Amendment 101 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Innovation will be crucial to boost growth and competitiveness by empowering EU businesses, in particular SMEs to become global leaders in developing new and clean technology and to achieve the European Green Deal objectives. The Commission and the Member States should channelled incentives and policies for innovation, through a robust Innovation Fund to promote zero-carbon industrial processes.
Amendment 127 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The CBAM seeks tohould complement and progressively replace these existing mechanisms by addressing the risk of carbon leakage in a different way, namely by ensuring equivalent carbon pricing for imports and domestic products. To ensure a gradual transition from the current system of free allowances to the CBAM, the CBAM should be progressively phased in while free allowances in sectors covered by the CBAM are phased out once CBAM has been proven to be effective. The combined and transitional application of EU ETS allowances allocated free of charge and of the CBAM should in no case result in more favourable treatment for Union goods compared to goods imported into the customs territory of the Union.
Amendment 147 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As an instrument to prevent carbon leakage and reduce GHG emissions the CBAM should ensure that imported products are subject to a regulatory system that applies carbon costs equivalent to the ones that otherwise would have been borne under the EU ETS. The CBAM is a climate measure which should prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the Union’s increased ambition o, resulting in a carbon cost equalization between national products and imported. The CBAM is a climate measure which should support increased ambition on the reduction of emissions in the Union in line with the European Green Deal and the European cClimate mitigationLaw and it should prevent the risk of carbon leakage, while ensuring WTO compatibility.
Amendment 199 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) The goods under this Regulation should be selected after a careful analysis of their relevance in terms of cumulated GHG emissions and risk of carbon leakage in the corresponding EU ETS sectors while limiting complexity and administrative burden. In particular, the actual selection should take into account basic materials and basic products covered by the EU ETS with the objective of ensuring that imports of energy intensive products into the Union are on equal footing with EU products in terms of EU ETS carbon pricing, and to mitigate risks of carbon leakage. Other relevant criteria to narrow the selection should be: firstly, relevance of sectors in terms of emissions, namely whether the sector is one of the largest aggregate emitters of GHG emissions; secondly, sector’s exposure to significant risk of carbon leakage, as defined pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC; thirdly, the need to balance broad coverage in terms of GHG emissions while limiting complexity and administrative effort. Particular attention should also be paid to the risk of market distortions between the different sectors covered by the CBAM.
Amendment 227 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) The system should allow operators of production installations in third countries to register in a central database and to make their verified embedded GHG emissions from production of goods available to authorised declarants. An operator should be able to choose not to haveensure transparency in the access of information, namely indicating its name, address and contact details in the central database made accessible to the public.
Amendment 256 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50 a (new)
Recital 50 a (new)
(50 a) The full effectiveness of the CBAM in tackling the carbon leakage risk both on the EU market and on export markets should be assessed and positively verified through a strong monitoring of the impacts on EU businesses, with a view to modify the present legislation, if necessary.
Amendment 262 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 51
Recital 51
(51) To facilitate and ensure a proper functioning of the CBAM, the Commission should ensure interoperability between the national and central databases. The Commission should also provide support to the competent authorities responsible for the application of this Regulation in carrying out their obligations. The Commission should assist enterprises, especially SMEs, in adapting to this Regulation and establish an expert group to share information and best practices with the competent authorities.
Amendment 301 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a carbon border adjustment mechanism (the ‘CBAM’) for addressing greenhouse gas emissions embedded in the goods referred to in Annex I, upon their importation into the customs territory of the Union, in order to ensure a level playing field to preserve the competitiveness of EU industries, and thus to prevent the risk of carbon leakage.
Amendment 315 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The mechanism will complement and progressively become an alternative to the mechanisms established under Directive 2003/87/EC to prevent the risk of carbon leakage, notably the allocation of allowances free of charge in accordance with Article 10a of that Directive, once it has proven to be effective against carbon leakage.
Amendment 420 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The authorised declarant shall keep records of the documentation, certified by an independent person, verifier accredited pursuant article 18 of this Regulation. The accreditation will be required to demonstrate that the declared embedded emissions were subject to a carbon price in the country of origin of the goods and keep evidence of the proof of the actual payment for that carbon price which should not have been subject to an export rebate or any other form of compensation on exportation.
Amendment 461 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall assist the competent authorities, establishing clear and simplified rules and procedures, in carrying out their obligations under this Regulation and coordinate their activities.
Amendment 463 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall provide enterprises, especially SMEs, with technical advice and assistance in order to facilitate their adaptation to the obligations laid down in this Regulation.
Amendment 464 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 b (new)
The Commission shall set up an expert group representing the competent authorities in order to exchange information and best practices on the application of this Regulation.
Amendment 466 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
All information acquired by the central and national competent authorityies in the course of performing its duty which is by its nature confidential or which is provided on a confidential basis shall be covered by an obligation of professional secrecy. Such information shall not be disclosed by the competent authority without the express permission of the person or authority that provided it. It may be shared with customs authorities, the Commission and the European Public Prosecutors Office and shall be treated in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 515/97.
Amendment 472 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The competent authority of each Member State shall establish a national registry of declarants authorised in that Member State in the form of a standardised electronic database in such a way to guarantee the interoperability with the central database referred to in paragraph 2. The national register shall containing the data regarding the CBAM certificates of those declarants, and to provide for confidentiality in accordance with the conditions set out in Article 13.
Amendment 482 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. The information in the database referred to in paragraph 2 shall be confidentialmade available to the public, unless it is proven that it is business confidential according to the relevant EU legislation.
Amendment 485 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall establish a central database accessible to the public containing the names, addresses and contact details of the operators and the location of installations in third countries in accordance with Article 10(2). An operator may choose not to have its name, address and contact details accessible to the public.
Amendment 512 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) the declarant has repeatedly failed to comply CBAM's obligations under article 26 and was not involved in practices of circumvention under Article 27.
Amendment 657 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional period, and every five years, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future. An in-depth assessment should be made of the impact on competitiveness of the EU downstream industry and the maturity of new technologies that are crucial to ensure it.
Amendment 661 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2
Article 30 – paragraph 2
2. Before the end of the transitional periodTwo years before the start of removal of free allowance in the ETS, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the application of this Regulation. The report shall contain, in particular, the assessment of the impact on competitiveness of the EU downstream industry, the possibilities to further extend the scope of embedded emissions to indirect emissions and to other sectors and goods at risk of carbon leakage than those already covered by this Regulation, as well as an assessment of the governance system. It shall also contain the assessment of the possibility to further extend the scope to embedded emissions of transportation services as well as to goods further down the value chain and services that may be subject to the risk of carbon leakage in the future.
Amendment 728 #
2021/0214(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 1 a (new)
Annex I – subheading 1 a (new)
2523 30 00 – Aluminous cement | Carbon dioxide
Amendment 294 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), established under Regulation (EU) […./..] of the European Parliament and of the Council51 , is an alternative to complements free allocation to address the risk of carbon leakage. To the extent that sectors and subsectors are covered by that measure, they should not receive free allocation. However, a transitional phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. and once the CBAM has fully demonstrated its effectiveness in equalising CO2 costs between imported and domestic products and in protecting the competitiveness of European exports, the free allocation received by these sectors should be gradually phased out. Once the CBAM has fully demonstrated its effectiveness in equalising CO2 costs between imported and domestic products and in protecting the competitiveness of European exports, and not earlier than 2030, a gradual phasing-out of free allowances is needed to allow producers, importers and traders to adjust to the new regime. The procedure to define the date at which the gradual phase-out should start is defined in Article XXX of [CBAM Regulation].The reduction of free allocation should be implemented by applying a factor to free allocation for CBAM sectors, while the CBAM is phased in. This percentage (CBAM factor) should be equal to 100 % during the transitional period between the entry into force of [CBAM Regulation] and 2025, 90 % in 2026[XXX– date at which the CBAM fully equalises CO2 costs], 90 % the following year and should be reduced by 10 percentage points each year to reach 0 % and there by eliminate free allocation by the tenth year. The relevant delegated acts on free allocation should be adjusted accordingly for the sectors and subsectors covered by the CBAM. The free allocation no longer provided to the CBAM sectors based on this calculation (CBAM demand) must be auctioned and the revenues will accrue to the Innovation Fund, so as to support innovation in low carbon technologies, carbon capture and utilisation (‘CCU’), carbon capture and geological storage (‘CCS’), renewable energy and energy storage, in a way that contributes to mitigating climate change. Special attention should be given to projects in CBAM sectors. To respect the proportion of the free allocation available for the non- CBAM sectors, the final amount to deduct from the free allocation and to be auctioned should be calculated based on the proportion that the CBAM demand represents in respect of the free allocation needs of all sectors receiving free allocation. _________________ 51[please insert full OJ reference]
Amendment 328 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) While the surrendering of CBAM certificates for EU imports addresses the risk of carbon leakage on the EU market, it is essential to also avoid the risk that EU exports on global markets are replaced by more carbon intensive goods or by goods that are not subject to equivalent carbon costs. For this purpose, a CBAM factor equal to 100 % should apply to exports outside the EU of the products covered by the CBAM Regulation, as long as no WTO- compatible export solution measure to equalise CO2 costs has been implemented based on proposal of the Commission. Existing carbon pricing mechanisms in third countries should lead to an adjustment of the CBAM factor.
Amendment 399 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels can be important to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in sectors that are hard to decarbonise. Where recycled carbon fuels and renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origin are produced from captured carbon dioxide under an activity covered by this Directive, the emissions should be accounted under that activityfor at the point of release. To ensure that renewable fuels of non-biological origin and recycled carbon fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions and to avoid double counting for fuels that do so, it is appropriate to explicitly extend the empowerment in Article 14(1) to the adoption by the Commission of implementing acts laying down the necessary adjustments for how to account for the eventual release of carbon dioxide and how to avoid double counting to ensure appropriate incentives are in place, taking also into account the treatment of these fuels under Directive (EU) 2018/2001.
Amendment 419 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
Amendment 440 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
Amendment 455 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 45
Recital 45
Amendment 458 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
Amendment 472 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
Amendment 479 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 48
Recital 48
Amendment 488 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 49
Recital 49
Amendment 500 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
Amendment 511 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 51
Recital 51
Amendment 519 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 52
Recital 52
Amendment 656 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ‘emissions’ means the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from sources in an installation or the release from an aircraft performing an aviation activity listed in Annex I or from ships performing a maritime transport activity listed in Annex I of the gases specified in respect of that activity, or the release of greenhouse gases corresponding to the activity referred to in Annex III;;
Amendment 968 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point a – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2b
Amendment 1006 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a –paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Article 10a –paragraph 1a – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1028 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Article 10a – paragraph 1a – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1343 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 1
An obligation to surrender allowances shall not arise in respect of emissions of greenhouse gases which are considered to have been captured and utilised to become permanently chemically bound in a productor transferred for further use so that they doid not enter the atmosphere under normal use.
Amendment 1348 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point e
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 3 b – subparagraph 2
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts concerning the requirements to consider that greenhouse gases have become permanently chemically bound in a product so that they do not enter the atmosphere under normal useon how to account at the point of release into the atmosphere, for the greenhouse gases transferred from a capturing installation.
Amendment 1383 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 29
Article 29
(19a) Article 29 is replaced by the following: Article 29 “Article 29 Report to ensure the better functioning of the carbon market the carbon market If, on the basis of the regular reports on the carbon market referred to in Article 10(5), the Commission has evidence that the carbon market is not functioning properly, for instance due to the role of noncompliance operators such as financial investors, it shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council. The report may be accompanied, if appropriate, by proposals aiming at increasing transparency of the carbon market and addressing measures to improve its functioning. and to tackle the role and impact of financial speculation.”
Amendment 1408 #
2021/0211(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Directive 2003/87/EC
Chapter IV a
Chapter IV a
Amendment 23 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) However, sufficient, stable and equitable resources are needed to finance those investments. In addition, before they have taken place, the cost supported by households and transport users for heating, cooling and cooking, as well as for road transport, is likely to increase as fuel suppliers subject to the obligations under the emission trading for buildings and road transport pass on costs on carbon to the consumers.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The increase in the price for fossil fuels may disproportionally affect vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users who spend a larger part of their incomes on energy and transport, who, in certain regionsthus exacerbating inequalities, and who, in certain regions, especially in rural, peripheral and isolated areas, in less developed regions or territories, those suffering from severe handicaps and those in demographic decline, do not have access to alternative, affordable mobility and transport solutions and who may lack the financial capacity to invest into the reduction of fossil fuel consumption.
Amendment 42 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This is even more relevant in view of the existing levels of energy poverty. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy services such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Unionis essential and access to affordable energy services is a basic social right and essential for social inclusion. Energy poverty is a situation in which households are unable to access essential energy supply needs, so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, such as cooling, as temperatures rise, and heating as a result of an insufficient level of income, high-energy prices and which, if applicable, may be aggravated by having an energy inefficient dwelling. About 34 million Europeans reported an inability to keep their homes adequately warm in 2018, and 6.9% of the Union population have said that they cannot afford to heat their home sufficiently in a 2019 EU-wide survey32 . Overall, the Energy Poverty Observatory estimates that more than 50 million households in the European Union experience energy poverty. Energy poverty is therefore a major challenge for the Union. Despite the increasing importance of this challenge having been acknowledged at EU-level through various initiatives, legislation and guidelines, there is no standard Union level definition of energy poverty and only one third of Member States have put in place a national definition of energy poverty. As a result, no transparent and comparable data on energy poverty in the Union is available. Therefore, a broad Union level definition should be established on energy poverty in order to properly collect data, including sex- disaggregated data, to target assistance and monitoring practices. While social tariffs or direct income support can provide immediate relief to households facing energy poverty, only targeted structural measures, in particular energy renovations, can provide lasting solutions. _________________ 32 Data from 2018. Eurostat, SILC [ilc_mdes01]).
Amendment 55 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) A Social Climate Fund (‘the Fund’) should therefore be established to provide funds to the Member States to support their policies to address the social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users. This should be achieved notably through temporary income support and measures and investments intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport to the benefit of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users.
Amendment 61 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The implementation of the Fund should take into account ex ante impact provided by the European Commission, illustrating the unequal social impacts of the emissions trading for buildings and road transport in Member States and go hand in hand with an economic policy and governance that do not generate inequalities, poverty and social exclusion.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) For that purpose, each Member State should submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’). Those Plans should pursue two objectives. Firstly, they should provide vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users the necessary resources to finance and carry out investments in energy efficiency, decarbonisation of heating and cooling, in zero- and low-emission vehicles and mobility. Secondly, they should mitigate the impact of the increase in the cost of fossil fuels on the most vulnerable and thereby prevent energy and transport poverty during the transition period until such investments have been implemented. The Plans should have an investment component promoting the long-term solution of reduce fossil fuels reliance and could envisage other measures, including temporary direct income support to mitigate adverse income effects in the shorter term.
Amendment 68 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The Plans should also include measures to provide information support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the investments and measures intended to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through increased energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Member States, in consultation with regional, local level authorities and civil society organisations, are best placed to design and to implement Plans that are adapted and targeted to their local, regional and national circumstances as their existing policies in the relevant areas and planned use of other relevant EU funds. In that manner, the broad diversity of situations, the specific knowledge of local and regional governments, research and innovation and industrial relations and social dialogue structures, as well as national traditions, can best be respected and contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall support to the vulnerable.
Amendment 77 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Ensuring that the measures and investments are particularly targeted towards energy poor or vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users is key for a just transition towards climate neutrality. Support measures to promote reductions in greenhouse gas emissions should help Member States to address the social impacts arising from the emissions trading for the sectors of buildings and road transport.
Amendment 89 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Women are particularly affected by carbon pricing as they represent 85% of single parent families. Single parent families have a particularly high risk of child poverty. Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. disproportionally affected by the consequences of climate change1a, by energy poverty and are particularly affected by carbon pricing due to the employment, income, pay and pension gaps. Moreover, they represent 85% of single parent families, which have a particularly high risk of child poverty and are under-represented as tenants. This, together with the fact that women are more affected by time poverty, limits women’s involvement in the energy transition, by not being able to afford energy efficiency investments to decrease their energy consumption and having limited access to energy efficiency retrofitting programs.2a Gender equality and equal opportunities for all, and the mainstreaming of those objectives, as well as questions of accessibility for persons with disabilities should be taken into account and promoted throughout the preparation and implementation of Plans to ensure no one is left behind. _________________ 1a EIGE, Area K - Women and the environment: climate change is gendered, 05 March 2020, available at: https://eige.europa.eu/publications/beijing -25-policy-brief-area-k-women-and- environment 2aEuropean Parliament, Directorate- General for Internal Policies of the Union, Feenstra, M., Clancy, J., Women, gender equality and the energy transition in the EU, Publications Office, 2019, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2861/989050
Amendment 127 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
The measures and investments supported by the Fund shall benefit households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users, which are vulnerable and particularly affected by the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty and citizens without public transport alternative to individual cars (in remote and rural areas).
Amendment 136 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
The general objective of the Fund is to contribute to the transition towards climate neutrality by addressing the social impacts of the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC. The specific objective of the Fund is to support vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users through temporary direct income support and through measures and investments intended to increase energy efficiency of buildings, decarbonisation of heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy from renewable sources, and granting improved access to zero- and low- emission mobility and transport.
Amendment 137 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘building renovation’ means all kinds of energy-relatedholistic building renovation, includingwhich includes a comprehensive approach to the energy, accessibility, spatial and structural performance of the building, including in particular the insulation of the building envelope, that is to say walls, roof, floor, the replacement of windows, ventilation, the replacement of heating, cooling and cooking appliances, and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sourcesthe upgrade of electrical installations for more efficient ones, adaptation of housing for people with any type of disability and the installation of on-site production of energy from renewable sources, and including all kinds of safety-related renovation works undertaken at the same time, such as seismic protection, electrical safety, smoke detection and alarm, automatic fire suppression, smoke management and fire compartmentation;
Amendment 145 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) ‘energy poverty’ means energy poverty as defined in point [(49)] of Article 2 of Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Council50 ; _________________ 50[Directive (EU) [yyyy/nnn] of the of the European Parliament and of the Couna household’s inability to meet its basic energy supply needs and lack of access to essential energy services as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, a decent standard of living, including adequate heating and cooling, lighting, and energy to power appliances, in the relevant national context, existing social (OJ C […], […], p. […]).] [Proposal for recast of Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency]policy and other relevant policies, as a result of an insufficient disposable income.
Amendment 157 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) small or medium-sized enterprise or SME means a small or medium-sized enterprise as defined in Article 2 of the Annex of the Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC
Amendment 184 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State shall submit to the Commission a Social Climate Plan (‘the Plan’) together with the update to the integrated national energy and climate plan referred to in Article 14(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in accordance with the procedure and timeline laid down in that Article, following, where relevant, a consultation with regional and local entities and civil society organisations working with population in situation of vulnerability. The Plan shall contain a coherent set of measures and investments to address the impact of carbon pricing on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users in order to ensure affordable heating, cooling and mobility while accompanying and accelerating necessary measures to meet the climate targets of the Union.
Amendment 195 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. The Plan mayshall include national measures providing temporary direct income support to vulnerable households and households that are vulnerable transport users to reduce the impact of the increase in the price of fossil fuels resulting from the inclusion of buildings and road transport into the scope of Directive 2003/87/EC.
Amendment 198 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) finance measures and investments to improve energy performance and increase energy efficiency of buildings, to implement and ensure their safety, through the implementation of active and passive energy efficiency improvement measures, to carry out building renovation, and to decarbonise heating and cooling of buildings, including the integration of energy production from renewable energy sources, to carry out electrical, fire and seismic safety inspection and renovation, and including information support, capacity building and training necessary to implement those measures and investments;
Amendment 208 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) finance measures and investments to increase the uptake of zero- and low- emission mobility and transport, including information support, capacity building and the training necessary to implement those measures and investments.
Amendment 226 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) an estimate of the likely effects of that increase in prices on households, and in particular on incidence of energy poverty, on micro-enterprises, on SMEs and on transport users, comprising in particular an estimate and the identification of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users; these impacts are to be analysed with a sufficient level of regional disaggregation and sex- disaggregated data, taking into account elements such as access to public transport and basic services and identifying the areas mostly affected, particularly territories which are remote and rural;
Amendment 234 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) where the Plan provides for measures referred to in Article 3(2), the criteria for the identification of eligible final recipients, the indication of the envisaged time limit for the measures in question and their justification on the basis of a quantitative estimate and a qualitative explanation of how the measures in the Plan are expected to reduce energy and transport poverty and the vulnerability of households, micro-enterprises, SMEs and transport users to an increase of road transport and heating fuel prices;
Amendment 235 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) envisaged milestones, targets to reduce the number of vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and an indicative timetable for the implementation of the measures and investments to be completed by 31 July 2032;
Amendment 263 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) reductions in the number of vulnerable households, especially households in energy poverty, of vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and of vulnerable transport users, including in rural and remote areas.
Amendment 287 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may include the costs of the following measures and investments in the estimated total costs of the Plans, provided they principally benefit vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs or vulnerable transport users and intend to:
Amendment 307 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) provide targeted information, support, capacity building and training necessary to implement the energy efficiency renovation solutions and grant access to zero- and low-emission mobility and transport services;
Amendment 365 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall contribute at least to 540 percent of the total estimated costs of their Plans.
Amendment 376 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point a – point i
(i) whether the Plan represents a response to the social impact on and challenges faced by vulnerable households, vulnerable micro-enterprises, vulnerables SMEs and vulnerable transport users in the Member State concerned from establishing the emission trading system for buildings and road transport established pursuant to Chapter IVa of Directive 2003/87/EC, especially households in energy poverty, duly taking into account the challenges identified in the assessments of the Commission of the update of the concerned Member State’s integrated national energy and climate plan and of its progress pursuant to Article 9(3), and Articles 13 and 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999, as well as in the Commission recommendations to Member States issued pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 in view of the long-term objective of climate neutrality in the Union by 2050. This shall take into account the specific challenges and the financial allocation of the Member State concerned;
Amendment 387 #
2021/0206(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – point b – point i
(i) whether the Plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the challenges addressed by that Plan and in particular on vulnerable households, vulnerable micro- enterprises, vulnerable SMEs and vulnerable transport users, especially households in energy poverty, in the Member State concerned;
Amendment 392 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 49 a (new)
(49a) ‘support scheme’ means any instrument, scheme or mechanism applied by a Member State, or a group of Member States, to promote the energy efficiency improvement measures, including but not restricted to, investment aid, tax exemptions or reductions, tax refunds, energy efficiency obligation support schemes and direct price support schemes;
Amendment 702 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 8
Article 9 – paragraph 8
8. Member States shall establish measurement, control and verification systems for carrying out documented verification on at least a statistically significant proportion and representative sample of the energy efficiency improvement measures put in place by the obligated parties. The measurement, control and verification shall be carried out independently of the obligated parties. Where an entity is an obligated party under a national energy efficiency obligation scheme under Article 9 and under the EU Emissions Trading System to buildings and road transport [COM(2021) 551 final, 2021/0211 (COD)96 ], the monitoring and verification system shall ensure that the carbon price passed through when releasing fuel for consumption [according to Article 1(21) of COM(2021) 551 final, 2021/0211 (COD)] shall be taken into account in the calculation and reporting of energy savings of the entity´s energy saving measures. _________________ 96 Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Union, Decision (EU) 2015/1814 concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and Regulation (EU) 2015/757, (Text with EEA relevance){SEC(2021) 551 final} - {SWD(2021) 557 final} - {SWD(2021) 601 final} -{SWD(2021) 602 final.
Amendment 838 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 23 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. For the purpose of the assessment referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall carry out a cost-benefit analysis covering their territory and based on climate conditions, economic feasibility and technical suitability . The cost-benefit analysis shall be capable of facilitating the identification of the most resource- and cost-efficient solutions to meeting heating and cooling needs, taking into account overall system efficiency, power system adequacy and resiliency, as well as energy efficiency first. That cost-benefit analysis may be part of an environmental assessment under Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council101 . _________________ 101 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 (OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30).
Amendment 858 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 6 – point d a (new)
(d a) consider energy affordability, security of supply, power system adequacy and resiliency;
Amendment 945 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall guarantee that incentives and financial support that covers up to 90 % of cost is put in place to ensure the uptake of efficient heating and cooling by households, including the low- income households at risk of energy poverty or in social housing. A stable legislative framework is key to ensure that investments are carried out in a timely and effective manner.
Amendment 969 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a (new)
Article 24 a Financial support 1. In order to increase the uptake of energy efficiency improvement measures, building or substantially refurbishment of individual and district heating and cooling systems and replacement of old and inefficient heating and cooling appliances with efficient or high efficiency cogeneration and district heating, Member States shall adopt financial support schemes. 2. Member States shall ensure that the level of, and the conditions attached to, the support granted to the individual and district heating and cooling system and to efficient or high efficiency cogeneration projects are not revised in a way that negatively affects the rights conferred thereunder and undermines the economic viability of projects that already benefit from support. 3. Member States may adjust the level of support in accordance with objective criteria, provided that such criteria are established in the original design of the support scheme. 4. Member States shall publish a long- term schedule anticipating the expected allocation of support, covering, as a reference, at least the following five years, or, in the case of budgetary planning constraints, the following three years, including the indicative timing, the frequency of tendering procedures where appropriate, the expected capacity and budget or maximum unitary support expected to be allocated, and the expected eligible technologies, if applicable. That schedule shall be updated on an annual basis or, where necessary, to reflect recent market developments or expected allocation of support. 5. Member States shall, at least every five years, assess the effectiveness of their support schemes. That assessment shall take into account the effect of possible changes to the support schemes. The indicative long-term planning governing the decisions of the support and design of new support shall take into account the results of that assessment. Member States shall include the assessment in the relevant updates of their integrated national energy and climate plans and progress reports in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1999.
Amendment 1095 #
2021/0203(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex V – point 2 – point e
Annex V – point 2 – point e
Amendment 58 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to ensure transparency and accessibility for the programme, calls for proposals by the Metrology Partnership should also be published on the single portal for participants as well as through other Horizon Europe electronic means of dissemination managed by the Commission in a user-friendly manner.
Amendment 64 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to increase the impact of metrology on digital, environmental, industrial and societal challenges in relation to the implementation of policies, standards and regulations to make them fit for purpose.
Amendment 67 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) to bridge the gap in this field between Europe and its global competitors.
Amendment 71 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(c a) to unleash the potential of metrology among end-users, including SMEs and industrial players, as an instrument contributing to achieving the Union goals for the digital and environmental transition.
Amendment 91 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4 a (new)
- exchange of best practices on metrology research carried out at the national level;
Amendment 92 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b – indent 2
— (ii) actions for the dissemination and exploitation of results of metrology research increasing the visibility of the activities EURAMET carries out to the broad public in a user-friendly way;
Amendment 103 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The composition of the bodies governing the Metrology Partnership shall respect the principle of gender balance.
Amendment 104 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. The Metrology Partnership Committee shall manage the Metrology Partnership in order toa transparent way while ensureing that the Metrology Partnership as executed meets its objectives.
Amendment 105 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) take decisions on the selection of the projects to be funded according to the ranking lists following the evaluations of the call of proposals referred to in Article 6(1) point (a) that value the respect of gender and geographical balance as well as the participation of small and medium enterprises;
Amendment 107 #
2021/0049(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 14 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) periodically monitor the progress of the funded projects;
Amendment 200 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 2
(2) In particular, European partnerships in the “Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness” pillar of Horizon Europe play an important role in achieving the strategic objectives such as accelerating the transitions towards sustainable development goals and a green and digital Europe and should contribute to recovery from the unprecedented COVID- related crisis in line with the enhancement of European industrial leadership. European partnerships address complex cross-border challenges that require an integrated approach. They make it possible to address the transformational, systemic and market failures described in the impact assessments accompanying this Regulation by bringing together a broad range of players across the value chains and ecosystems to work towards a common vision and translating it into concrete roadmaps and coordinated implementation of activities. Furthermore, they allow concentrating efforts and resources on common priorities to solve the complex challenges.
Amendment 213 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 12
(12) Following the identification of synergies between them, joint undertakings should aim to determine budget shares which should be used for complementary or joint activities between joint undertakings. Moreover, this Regulation aims at achieving improved efficiencies and harmonisation of the rules through intensified operational collaboration and by exploring economies of scale, including, where applicable, the establishment of a common back office, which should provide horizontal support functions to the joint undertakings. The common back office should make it easier to achieve greater impact and harmonisation on common points while retaining a certain degree of flexibility to meet the specific needs of each joint undertaking. The structure should be established using service level agreements to be concluded jointly by the joint undertakings. The common back office functions shouldmay cover coordination and administrative support functions in areas where its screening has proved efficient and cost-effective and should take into account the compliance with the requirement of accountability of each individual authorising officer. The legal setup should be designed to best serve the common needs of the joint undertakings, to ensure their close collaboration and to explore all possible synergies among the European partnerships and, as a consequence, between the various parts of the Horizon Europe programme as well as between the other programmes managed by the joint undertakings.
Amendment 217 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 15
(15) This Regulation is based on the principles and criteria set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation, including openness and transparency, a strong leverage effect and long-term commitments of all the involved parties. One of the objectives of this Regulation is to ensure the openness of the initiatives to a broad range of entities, including newcomers. The partnerships should be open to any entity that is willing and capable to work towards the common goal, and promote broad and active participation of stakeholders in their activities, membership and governance, and to ensure that the results would be for the benefit of all Europeans as well as to contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, notably through a broad dissemination of results and pre- deployment activities across the Union.
Amendment 221 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 18
(18) In line with the ambitions set out in the Horizon Europe Regulation, one of the preconditions of setting up institutionalised partnerships is ensuring partner’s contributions throughout the lifetime of the initiatives. In this context, private partners should deliver a significant part of their contributions in the form of in-kind contributions to operational costs of the joint undertaking. Joint undertakings should be able to seek measures to facilitate these contributions through their work programmes, notably by reducing funding rates. These measures should be based on the specific needs of a joint undertaking and the underlying activities. In justified cases, it should be possible to introduce additional conditions that require the participation of a member of the joint undertaking or their constituent or affiliated entities, targeting activities where the industrial partners of the joint undertaking can play a key role, such as large-scale demonstrations and flagship projects, and contribute more via lower funding rates. The level of participation of members should be monitored by the executive director in order to empower the governing board to take appropriate actions, ensuring a balance between commitment from partners and openness. In duly justified cases, the capital expenditure for, e.g., large scale demonstrators or flagship projects, may be considered as an eligible cost in line with the applicable legal framework. However, the reduction of the funding rates should not apply to non-profit entities such as research organisations, universities and other public bodies since their mission includes, among other things, maintaining non-commercially viable research and technology infrastructures or carrying out research in non-profitable knowledge areas with a high societal value.
Amendment 235 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 22
(22) It is appropriate that the members other than the Union commit to the implementation of this Regulation by means of a letter of commitment. Those letters of commitment should be legally valid throughout the lifetime of the initiative and closely monitored by the joint undertaking and the Commission. Joint undertakings should create a legal and organisational environment that enables members to deliver on their commitments while ensuring continuous openness of the initiative and transparency during their implementation, notably for priority setting and for participation in calls for proposals, promoting a gender and geographically balanced participation.
Amendment 237 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 23
(23) Further simplification is a cornerstone of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme. In that context, there should be a simplified reporting mechanism for partners, who are no longer required to report on non-eligible costs. In- kind contributions to operational activities should be accounted solely on the basis of eligible costs. That allows for the automated calculation of in-kind contributions to operational activities via the Horizon Europe IT tools, lowers the administrative burden for partners and makes the reporting mechanism for contributions more effective. In-kind contributions to operational activities should be closely monitored by the joint undertakings and regular reports should be prepared by the executive director of the governing board in order to establish whether the progress towards reaching the in-kind contributions targets is satisfactory enough. The governing board should assess both the efforts made and the results achieved by the members contributing to operational activities, as well as other factors, such as the level of participation of SMEs and, the attractiveness of the initiative to newcomers and a fair geographical balance. When necessary, it should take appropriate remedial and corrective measures taking into account the principles of openness and transparency.
Amendment 240 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 25
(25) The governance of joint undertakings should ensure that their decision-making processes are transparent and fit to keep pace with fast-changing socio-economic and technological and environment andal global challenges. The governance of joint undertakings should also take into account the principle of gender balance. Joint undertakings should benefit from the expertise, advice and support from all relevant stakeholders, in order to effectively implement their tasks and ensure synergies at Union and national level. Therefore, joint undertakings should be empowered to set up advisory bodies with a view to providing them with expert advice and carrying out any other task of an advisory nature that is necessary for the achievement of the joint undertakings' objectives. In setting up the advisory bodies, joint undertakings should ensure a balanced representation of experts within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender and geographical balance. The advice provided by these bodies should bring in scientific perspectives as well as, those of national and regional authorities as well as those of civil society organisations and of other stakeholders of joint undertakings.
Amendment 246 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 26
(26) Joint undertakings should be able to set up an advisory body with a scientific advisory function. That body or its members should be in a position to provide independent scientific advice and support to the respective joint undertaking independently from members of other governing bodies of the undertaking. The scientific advice should concern, in particular, annual work plans, additional activities as well as any other aspect of the joint undertakings’ tasks, as necessary. Moreover, in order to effectively integrate the necessary gender perspective in research fields such as health, transport, climate change and digitalisation, gender experts should be consulted.
Amendment 249 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 29
(29) The joint undertakings should operate in an open and transparent way, providing all and should ensure that activities they carry out are visible to the general public audience and properly communicated and disseminated through the timely communication of relevant information, in a timely manner to their appropriate bodies as well as promoting their activities, including information and dissemination activities, to the widercluding that regarding the meetings of their bodies, on their institutional websites as well as through communication activities aiming to reach out to a wide range of stakeholders, including SMEs, academia, civil society organisations and the general public.
Amendment 251 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) The joint undertakings should contribute to reducing the specific skills gap across the Union by engaging in awareness raising measures and assisting in fostering new knowledge and human capital, while contributing to address the gender gap in the STEM field as women are under-represented at all levels in European research, science, innovation and technology in Europe.
Amendment 259 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 33
(33) One of the main purposes of joint undertakings is to foster the Union’s economic capacities and in particular its industrial, scientific and, technological sovereignty as well as climate neutrality. Moreover, the post pandemic recovery highlights the need to invest in key technologies such as 5G, AI, cloud, cybersecurity and, green tech and necessary infrastructures as well as the valorisation of these technologies in the Union. Results generated by all participants will play an important role in this respect and all participants will benefit from the Union funding through the results generated in the project and access rights thereto, even those participants not having received Union funding. Therefore, to protect the Union interests, the right for joint undertakings to object to transfers of ownership of results or to grants of an exclusive licence regarding results should also apply to participants not having received Union funding. In exercising this right to object the joint undertaking should strike a fair balance between the Union interests and protection of fundamental rights on the results of the participants without funding in accordance with the principle of proportionality, taking into account that these participants did not receive any Union funding for the action from which the results were generated.
Amendment 272 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 42
(42) The main objective of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking should be to contribute to reducing the ecological footprint of aviation by accelerating the development of climate neutral aviation technologies for their earliest possible deployment, therefore significantly contributing to the ambitious environment impact mitigation goals of the European Green Deal and the European Climate Law, that is to say a 55% emissions reduction by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and climate neutrality by 2050. This objective can only be achieved through accelerating and optimising the research and innovation processes in aeronautics and by improving the global competitiveness of the Union aviation industry. The Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking should also ensure that cleaner aviation remains safe, secure, competitive and efficient for the transportation of passengers and goods by air.
Amendment 279 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 47
(47) Europe faces the challenge of having to play a global leading role in internalising the societal costs of greenhouse gas emissions in the air transport business model while continuing to ensure a ‘level playing field’ for European products in the global market as well as the right to connectivity and the competitiveness of the sector. Therefore, the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking should support the European representatives in international standardisation and international legislative efforts.
Amendment 283 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 48
(48) Interest in Hrenewable hydrogen has evolved dramatically in the last five years with all member states having signed and ratified the Conference of the Parties (COP21) Paris Agreement. At the end of 2019, the Commission presented the European Green Deal, which aims to transform the Union into a fair and prosperous society, with a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, where there are no net emissions of greenhouse gases in 2050. Priority areas include cleanrenewable hydrogen, fuel cells, other alternative fuels and energy storage. Hydrogen is prominent in the July 2020 “Communications on a hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe and an EU Strategy for Energy System Integration”, in the Parliament's own initiative report "European strategy for hydrogen" voted in May 2021 as well as for the launch of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance that should brings all stakeholders together to identify technology, research and infrastructure needs, investment opportunities and regulatory as well as economic barriers to build a cleanrenewable hydrogen ecosystem in the Union.
Amendment 286 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 49
(49) Dedicated research and innovation activities related to hydrogen applications have been supported since 2008, mainly through the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertakings (FCH Joint Undertaking and FCH 2 Joint Undertaking) under FP7 and Horizon 2020 as well as by traditional collaborative projects, covering all stages/fields of the hydrogen value chain. The Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking should strengthen and integrate Union scientific capacity to accelerate the development and improvement of advanced cleanrenewable hydrogen applications ready for market, across energy, aviation, maritime, heavy-duty transport, buildingrail, and industrial end-uses while taking into account their long-term availability and affordability. This will only be possible if combined with strengthening competitiveness of the Union cleanrenewable hydrogen value chain, and notably SMEs while building up the necessary ecosystem, including infrastructure.
Amendment 290 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 51
(51) Since hydrogen can be deployed as a fuel, energy carrier and for storing energy it is essential that the clean hydrogen partnership establishes structured collaboration with many other Horizon Europe partnerships, notably for end-use. The clean hydrogen partnership should interact and develop synergies in particular with the zero emission road and waterborne transport, Europe’s railway, clean aviation, processes for the planet and clean steel partnerships. For that purpose, a structure should be set up reporting to the Governing Board in order to ensure the co- operation and synergies between these partnerships in the domain of hydrogen. The clean hydrogen initiative would be the only partnership focused on addressing hydrogen production technologies and infrastructure. Collaboration with end-use partnerships should in particular focus on demonstrating the technology and co- defining specifications.
Amendment 294 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 54
(54) The Commission Communication on a New Industrial Strategy for Europe22 (March 2020) underlines that sustainable and smart mobility industries, such as the rail industry, have both the responsibility and the potential to drive the digital and green transition, support Europe’s industrial competitiveness and improve connectivity. Therefore road, rail, aviation, and waterborne transport should all contribute to a 90% reduction in transport emissions by 2050. As a matter of priority, a substantial part of the 75% of inland freight carried today by road should shift onto rail and inland waterways. The Commission Communication that has updated the 2020 New Industrial Strategy (May 2021) has confirmed the crucial role of sustainable transport and mobility in accelerating the twin transition and in boosting the recovery. _________________ 22https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal- content/EN/TXT/?qid=1593086905382&ur i=CELEX:52020DC0102
Amendment 297 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 56
(56) The objective of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking should be to deliver a high capacity integrated European railway network which aims to the highest standards of safety for both end-users, including passengers, and workers by eliminating barriers to interoperability and providing solutions for full integration, covering traffic management, vehicles, infrastructure and services. This should exploit the huge potential for digitalisation and automation to reduce rail’s costs, increase capacity, and enhance its flexibility and, reliability, safety and inclusiveness and should be based upon a solid Reference Functional System Architecture shared by the sector, in coordination with the European Union Agency for Railways.
Amendment 300 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 58
(58) Rail is a complex system, with very close interactions between infrastructure managers, rail undertakings (train operators) and their respective equipment (suppliers (e.g. infrastructure and rolling stock). It is impossible to deliver innovation without common specifications and strategy across the rail system. Therefore, the System Pillar of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking should enable the sector to converge on a single operational concept and system architecture, including the definition of the services, functional blocks, and interfaces, which form the basis of rail system operations. It should provide the overall framework to ensure that research targets customer requirements and operational needs that are commonly agreed and shared customer requirements and operational needs. The governance model and the decision making process of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking should reflect the Commission’s leading role in unifying and integrating Europe’s railway system, especially in rapidly and effectively delivering the single operational concept and system architecture, while involving the private partners in advisory and technical support roles and taking into account the needs of end-users, including passengers, and workers with specific reference to safety and inclusiveness.
Amendment 304 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 62
(62) Tackling infectious diseases affecting sub-Saharan Africa with modern technology tools requires the involvement of a large set of actors and long-term commitments. The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking should broker productive and sustainable North–South and South–South dialogue, networking and cooperation, building relationships with multiple private and public sector organisations to strengthen project and institutional collaborations. The programme should also help to establish new North–South and South-South collaborations to conduct multi-country, multi-site studies in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, a regular international conference, the EDCTP Forum, should provide a platform for scientists and relevant networks from Europe, Africa, and elsewhere to share findings and ideas, and to establish collaborative links.
Amendment 306 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 64
(64) It is essential that the research activities funded by Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking or otherwise covered by its work programme, are in full compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the European Convention on Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols, ethical principles included in the World Medical Association’s Declaration of Helsinki of 2008, the standards of good clinical practice adopted by the International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use, relevant Union legislation and local ethics requirements of the countries where the research activities are to be conducted. Furthermore, the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking should require that the innovations and interventions developed, based on results of the indirect actions supported by the programmeunder the GlobalHealth EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, should be affordable and accessible for vulnerable populations.
Amendment 308 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 66
(66) In the context of the European Commission’s priorities of “An economy that works for people” and “A Europe fit for the digital age”, the European industry, including SMEs, should become greener, more circular and more digital while remaining competitive on the global scale. In 2017, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission proclaimed the European Pillar of Social Rights which includes, among other principles, the right to healthcare intended as “the right to timely access to affordable, preventive and curative health care of good quality” and the Action Plan to implement the Pillar, which sets concrete initiatives to ensure social protection and inclusion. The Commission has emphasized the role of medical devices and digital technologies addressing emerging challenges and the use of e-health services to provide high- quality health care, along with a call for ensuring the supply of affordable medicines to meet the Union’s needs, whilst supporting an innovative and world- leading European pharmaceutical industry. The Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking aims to contribute towards strengthening the competitiveness of the Union’s health industry, a cornerstone of the Union’s knowledge- based economy, to an increased economic activity in the development of health technologies, notably of integrated health solutions, and thus serve as a tool for increasing technological sovereignty and fostering the digital transformation of our societies. Such political priorities can be achieved by bringing together the crucial players: the academia, companies of various sizes and end-users of health innovations, under the umbrella of a public-private partnership in health research and innovation. The Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking should help reach the objectives of the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’24, the Horizon Europe Mission on Cancer and the ‘European One Health Action Plan against Anti microbial Resistance’25 . The Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking should be aligned with the new Industrial Strategy for Europe26 (March 2020), its updated version (May 2021), the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe27 and the SME strategy for a sustainable and digital Europe28 . _________________ 24https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better- regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12154- Europe-s-Beating-Cancer-Plan 25 https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/health/files /antimicrobial_resistance/docs/amr_2017_a ction-plan.pdf 26 COM(2020) 102. 27 COM(2020) 761. 28 COM(2020) 103.. The Joint Undertaking should develop synergies with the initiatives aiming at creating an European Health Data Space as well as with the research initiatives in the field of rare diseases. _________________ 24https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better- regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12154- Europe-s-Beating-Cancer-Plan
Amendment 312 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 67
(67) The Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking builds on the experience gained from the Innovative Medicine Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI2 Joint Undertaking) including the work done by this initiative to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In line with the recommendations of the interim evaluation of IMI2 Joint Undertaking29 , a successor initiative needs to “enable the active engagement of other industry sectors with the pharmaceutical industry to capitalise on their expertise in the development of new health care interventions”. Therefore, the industry sectors need to cover the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology sectors, including companies active in the digital area. The scope of the initiative should cover prevention, diagnosis, treatment and disease management and must be established taking due account of the high burden for patients, their families and/or society due to the severity of the disease and/or the number of people affected or likely to be affected, as well as the high economic impact of the disease for patients, their families and for health care systems. The funded actions must respond to the Union public health needs, supporting the development of future health innovations that are safe, people- centred, effective, cost-effective and affordable for patients, including those affected by a rare disease, and for health care systems. _________________ 29The Interim Evaluation of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (2014-2016) operating under Horizon 2020 (ISBN 978-92-79-69299-4).
Amendment 314 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 68
(68) To ensure the best opportunity for generating new scientific ideas and successful research and innovation activities, the key actors in Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking should be researchers from various types of entities, public and private. At the same time, end-users such as Union citizens, patients and their families, health care professionals and health care providers should provide input into the strategic design and activities of the initiative, ensuring that i. The Joint Undertaking should ensure that the activities it carries out addresses theirse needs. Furthermore, Union-wide and national regulatory authorities, health technology assessment bodies and health care payers should also provide early input to the partnership’s activities, while ensuring the absence of any conflicts of interest, in order to increase the likelihood that the results of funded actions meet the requirements necessary for uptake and thus reaching the expected impacts. All that input should help better target research efforts towards areas of unmet need.
Amendment 317 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 70
(70) The partnership’s objectives should focus on the pre-competitive area, thereby creating a safe space for efficient and effective collaboration between companies active in different health technologies. To reflect the integrative nature of the initiative, help break the silos between health industry sectors and strengthen the industry- academia collaborations, the majority of the projects funded by the initiative should be cross-sectoral.
Amendment 318 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 71
(71) The term Key Digital Technologies refers to electronic components and systems that underpin all major economic sectors. The Commission highlighted the need to master those technologies in Europe, notably in the context of delivering on European policy priorities such as digital technology autonomy30 . The importance of the area and the challenges faced by the stakeholders in the Union require urgent action in order to leave no weak link in Europe’s innovation and value chains. A mechanism at Union level should therefore be set up to combine and focus the provision of support to research and innovation in electronic components and systems by member states, the Union and the private sector. The Alliance on processors and semiconductor technologies and the Alliance for Industrial Data, Edge and Cloud should also complement the initiatives of the Joint Undertaking. _________________ 30Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions on Shaping Europe’s digital future (COM(2020) 67 final).
Amendment 321 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 72
(72) The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking should address clearly defined topics that would enable European industries at large to design, manufacture and use the most innovative technologies in electronic components and systems. Structured and coordinated financial support at European level is necessary to help research teams and European industries maintain their current strengths at the leading edge in a highly competitive international context and close the gap in technologies that are critical for athe digital transformation inof the European Union and its technological leadership that reflects core Union values including privacy and trust, security and safety. Collaboration among stakeholders of the ecosystem, representing all segments of the value chains, is essential for the development of new technologies and the fast market uptake of innovation. Openness and flexibility to integrate relevant stakeholders, including in particular SMEs, in emerging or adjacent areas of technology, or in both, is also vital.
Amendment 323 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 72 a (new)
(72 a) The Key Digital Technologies Joint Undertaking should also develop research activities in line with the goals set out in theCommission Communication “2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade”.
Amendment 340 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Recital 89 a (new)
(89 a) The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking should also develop research activities in line with the goals set out in the Commission Communication “2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade”.
Amendment 342 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Regulation sets up nine joint undertakings within the meaning of Article 187 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union for the implementation of institutionalised European partnerships defined in [Article 2(3)] and referred to in point [(c)] of [Article 8(1)] of the Horizon Europe Regulation. It determines their objectives and tasks, membership, organisation and other operating rules, including on transparency and accountability.
Amendment 344 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
6 a. “affiliated entities” are considered in accordance with Article 187 of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 361 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) securing and supporting sustainability-driven global leadership of Union value chains and Union open strategic autonomy in key technologies and industries in line with the industrial and SME strategy for Europe;
Amendment 366 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) developing and accelerateing the uptake of innovative solutions throughout the Union addressing climate, digital, environmental, health and other global societal challenges contributing to Union strategic priorities, in particular to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieve climate neutrality in the Union by 2050.
Amendment 371 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) accelerate the social, ecological and economic transitions in areas and sectors of strategic importance for Union priorities, in particular to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in accordance with the targets set in line with the European Green Deal and with the European Climate Law;
Amendment 376 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)
(d a) contribute to reducing the specific skills gap across the Union by engaging in awareness raising measures and assisting in the building of new knowledge and human capital with reference to their domains of research;
Amendment 378 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)
(d b) contribute to accelerating the upskilling and reskilling of European workers and the participation of SMEs in the industrial ecosystems linked to the operations of the joint undertakings;
Amendment 381 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)
(e a) contribute to bridging the gender gap in the STEM fields in Europe as well as to mainstream gender in research outcomes developed by European partnerships, thus achieving a better alignment of European partnerships with the gender equality objectives in R&I of the Commission.
Amendment 382 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. In carrying out their research activities, the joint undertakings shall seek synergies between European Structural and Investment Funds, other Horizon Europe initiatives as well as all research, innovation and competitiveness- related Union programmes. In addition to that, the joint undertakings shall operate in close collaboration with the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission in their respective scientific domains.
Amendment 384 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) reinforce and spread excellence, including by fostering wider participation throughout the Union, including from Member States that are currently considered modest and moderate innovators according to the European Innovation Scoreboard;
Amendment 386 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stimulate research and innovation activities in SMEs and contribute to the creation and scaling-up of innovative companies, in particular start-ups, SMEs, and, in exceptional and justified cases, small mid-caps;
Amendment 387 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) reinforce the link between research, innovation, and where appropriate, gender equality, education and other policies, including complementarities with national and regional and Union skills, research and innovation policies and activities;
Amendment 396 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) accelerate industrial transformation and resilience across the value chains, including through improved skills for innovation;
Amendment 398 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(h a) elaborate strategies aiming to accelerate the market deployment process of the research outcomes and deliverables in their respective research domains;
Amendment 410 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
(c a) reinforce the link between research, innovation and the actions envisaged in the European Skills Agenda, especially those aiming at developing skills to support the green and the digital transition and at increasing the number of graduates in STEM subjects, especially in the industrial ecosystems linked to the operations of the joint undertakings;
Amendment 411 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) promote the involvement of SMEs and their associations in their activities and take measures ensuring information to SMEs, in line with the objectives of Horizon Europe;
Amendment 417 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point g
(g) monitor progress towards the achievement of the objectives set out in this Regulation as well as according to those set out in [Article 45] and [Annex III and V] of the Horizon Europe Regulation;
Amendment 422 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) engage in information, communication, publicity and dissemination and exploitation activities by applying mutatis mutandis [Article 46] of the Horizon Europe Regulation, including making the detailed information on results from funded research and innovation activities available and accessibleto the general public in a common Horizon Europe e- database, in a user-friendly way;
Amendment 438 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The assessment of applications for membership from any legal entity established in a country associated to the Horizon Europe Programme shall take into account the proportionate increase of the Union contribution from the Horizon Europe Programme to the joint undertakings by contributions from the corresponding country associated to Horizon Europe.
Amendment 439 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. The applications for membership from any legal entity established in a country associated to the Horizon Europe Programme shall not lead, to additional burden on or contribution by the founding and/or the associate of the joint undertakings.
Amendment 447 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The governing board shall assess the letter of endorsement and shall approve or reject the application, taking into account,where applicable, the advice of other bodies of the joint undertakings.
Amendment 454 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Additional contributions from the Union pursuing Article 13 of the Horizon Europe Regulation shall be distributed within the clusters of Pillar II of the Horizon Europe Programme in a fair way, taking into account the research priorities of the Union as well as its policy goals.
Amendment 470 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Joint undertakings shall, within one year following the adoption of this Regulation,may conclude service level agreements on common back office functions, unless specified otherwise in Part Two and subject to the need to guarantee an equivalent level of protection of the Union’s financial interest when entrusting budgetary implementation tasks to joint undertakings. Such functions shallmay include the following areas, subject to confirmation of viability and, following screening of resources and without prejudice to the specific research areas of the joint undertakings:
Amendment 473 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The common back office functions referred to in paragraph 1 shallmay be provided by one or more selected joint undertakings to all others. Interrelated functions shall be kept within the same joint undertaking in order to ensure a coherent organisational structure.
Amendment 482 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The composition of the governing board shall be gender-balanced.
Amendment 490 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Other persons, in particular representatives of other European partnerships, executive or regulatory agencies, national and regional authorities within the Union and European technology platforms may also be invited to attend by the chairperson as observers on a case-by- case basis subject to the rules on confidentiality and conflict of interest.
Amendment 491 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 15 – paragraph 10
10. The governing board shall adopt its own rules of procedure, including measures to avoid any conflict of interest in the decision-making process.
Amendment 494 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The Commission, in its role in the governing board, shall seek to ensure coordination between the activities of the joint undertakings and the relevant activities of Union funding programmes with a view to promoting synergies and complementarities when identifying priorities covered by collaborative research.
Amendment 500 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point i
(i) appoint, dismiss, extend the term of office, provide guidance and monitor the performance of the executive director, including through the identification of a set of Key Performance Indicators to assess her/his performance;;
Amendment 506 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) adopt the work programme and corresponding expenditure estimates as proposed by the executive director to implement the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, including the administrative activities, the content of the calls for proposals, including the criteria to encourage a gender and geographically balanced participation, the research areas subject to joint calls and cooperation with other partnerships, the applicable funding rate per call topic, as well as the related rules for submission, evaluation, selection, award and review procedures, with particular attention to the feedback to policy requirements;
Amendment 508 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(m a) support the visibility and the openness of the activities of the joint undertakings in order to attract new partners, especially small and medium enterprises and research institutions while ensuring an effective scrutiny by the general public and civil society organisations;
Amendment 509 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point m b (new)
Amendment 512 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point o a (new)
(o a) take appropriate and corrective measures based on the results of the annual audit carried out by the European Court of Auditors;
Amendment 517 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point x
(x) request scientific advice or analysis on specific issues to the joint underaking’s scientific advisory body or its members, including as regards developments and synergies in adjacent sectors;
Amendment 518 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) adopt by the end of 20224 a plan for the phasing-out of the joint undertaking from Horizon Europe funding upon recommendation of the executive director;
Amendment 521 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 16 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. A report of the meetings of the governing board shall be made publicly available in the website of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 525 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The executive director shall be appointed by the governing board on the basis of merit and skills, from the list of candidates proposed by the Commission, following an open and transparent selection procedure which shall respect the principle of gender balance.
Amendment 529 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The list of candidates shall be gender and geographically balanced and shall include at least 40% of the underrepresented sex.
Amendment 532 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The results of the selection shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 534 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 17 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Before appointment, the selected executive director shall sign a statement declaring the absence of any conflict of interest as well as a declaration of financial interests, including at least her or his occupation(s) during the five-year period before he or she has taken up office with the joint undertaking as well as her or his membership during that period of any boards or committees of companies, non-governmental organisations, associations or other bodies established in law. Both the statement and the declaration shall be made easily accessible in the joint undertaking’s website.
Amendment 535 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 17 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of the executive director shall be four years. By the end of that period, the Commission after consulting the members other than the Union shall carry out an assessment of the performance of the executive director and the future tasks and challenges of the joint undertaking, including through the evaluation of the set of Key Performance Indicators as set out in point (i) of Article 16(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 543 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 18 – paragraph 4 – point n
(n) implement thepropose a citizen and SME- friendly communications policy of the joint undertaking to the governing board and implement it;
Amendment 552 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. There shall be a balanced representation of experts among the members of the scientific advisory body, within the scope of the activities of the joint undertaking, including with respect to gender and geographical balance. Collectively, the members of the scientific advisory body shall have the necessary competences and expertise covering the technical domain in order to make science- based recommendations to the joint undertaking, taking into account the socio- economic impact of such recommendations and the objectives of the joint undertaking as well as the gender impacts of the research carried out by the joint undertaking.
Amendment 560 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 19 – paragraph 6
6. The scientific advisory body shall meet at least twice a year and meetings shall be convened by the chairperson. The chairperson may invite other persons to attend its meetings as observers. The scientific advisory body shall adopt its own rules of procedure, including measures to avoid any conflict of interest in the decision-making process.
Amendment 562 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – point b
(b) advise on the scientific achievements to be described in the consolidated annual activity report;
Amendment 569 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 19 – paragraph 8
8. After each meeting of the scientific advisory body, its chairperson shall submit to the governing board a report outlining the body’s and its members’ opinions on the matters discussed during the meeting. The report shall be made publicly available in the website of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 579 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 20 – paragraph 7 – point e
(e) involvement of SMEs and SMEs business organisations.
Amendment 582 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 20 – paragraph 9
9. The states’ representatives group shall submit, at the end of each calendar year, a report describing the national or regional policies in the scope of the joint undertaking and identifying specific ways of cooperation with the actions funded by the joint undertaking. The report shall be made publicly available in the website of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 586 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The stakeholders group shall be open to all public and private stakeholders, including organised groups, and organisations representing the civil society active in the field of the joint undertaking, international interest groups from member states, associated countries as well as from other countries.
Amendment 587 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 588 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 21 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. In addition to the provisions set out in paragraph 3 of this Article, the stakeholder group may, of its own initiative, provide comments on the joint undertaking’s planned initiatives or other relevant matters to the governing board, where appropriate.
Amendment 589 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The meetings of the stakeholders group shall be convened by the executive director at least twice a year.
Amendment 592 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 21 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The report of the meetings of the stakeholders group shall be made publicly available in the website of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 601 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) the progress in the implementation of the measurable expected outcomes, deliverables, and milestones within a defined timeframe as set out in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda and in the work programme of the joint undertaking;
Amendment 603 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)
(e b) the contribution of the joint undertaking to the actions of the European Skills Agenda, especially those aiming at developing skills to support the green and the digital transition and at increasing the number of graduates in STEM subjects, in the respective areas of work;
Amendment 604 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 – point e c (new)
(e c) any action related to gender mainstreaming, including those actions aiming to bridge the gender gap in the research and innovation field.
Amendment 605 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 24 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 606 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. The members other than the Union shall agree on how to share their collective contribution among them in accordance with the financial rules of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 607 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In sharing their collective contribution to a joint undertaking, the members other than the Union shall act in accordance with the financial rules of the joint undertaking, while avoiding to impose any burdensome condition to small and medium enterprises whose participation to the joint undertaking shall also be supported by favourable conditions that take into account their smaller size as well as their more limited bargaining power across the value chain in comparison to larger players.
Amendment 612 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. The staff resources shall be determined in the staff establishment plan of each joint undertaking indicating the number of temporary posts by function group and by grade and the number of contract staff expressed in full-time equivalents, in line with its annual budget., also taking into account the principle of gender balance
Amendment 614 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. The joint undertaking, its bodies and its members as well as its staff shall avoid any conflict of interest in the implementation of their activities. decision-making process leading to definition of the joint undertaking’s activities as well as in their implementation.
Amendment 615 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The governing board shall adopt rules for the prevention, avoidance and management of conflicts of interest in respect of the staff of the joint undertaking, the members and other persons serving the governing board and in the other bodies or groups of the joint undertaking, in accordance with this Regulation, the financial rules of the joint undertaking and with the Staff Regulations in respect of staff.
Amendment 649 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) communicate and promote innovative bio-based solutions towards policy makers, SMEs, industry, NGOs and consumers at large.
Amendment 655 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 49 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) communication, dissemination and awareness raising activities among the SMEs and the general public.
Amendment 667 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. In the strategic meeting additional chief executive officers or officers with decision-making power of leading European bio-based companies and, the Commission, as well as, where appropriate, other relevant stakeholders, including from the civil society and research community shall be invited. The chairpersons of the States’ Representatives Group, the Scientific Committee and the Deployment Groups mayshall be invited as observers.
Amendment 675 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. The composition of the Deployment Groups shall ensure appropriate thematic focus and representativeness of the bio-based innovation stakeholders. Any stakeholder other than the members of the Bio-Based Industry Consortium, their constituents or their affiliated entities may express its interest to become members of a Deployment Group. The Governing Board shall set out the envisaged size and composition of the Deployment Groups, the duration of the mandates and the possibility of renewal of its members, and select their members in line with the provisions set out in Article 21 of this Regulation. The list of members shall be publicly available.
Amendment 685 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to ensure that aeronautics-related research and innovation activities contribute to the global sustainable competitiveness of the Union aviation industry, and to ensure that climate-neutral aviation technologies meet the relevant aviation safety requirements,48 and remains a competitive, secure, reliable, cost- effective, and efficient means of passenger and freight transportation; _________________ 48Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency.
Amendment 688 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 55 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to expand and foster integration of the climate-neutral aviation research and innovations value chains, including academia, research organisations, industry, and SMEs, also by benefitting from exploiting synergies with other national and European related programmes and by supporting the uptake of industry-related skills across the value chain.
Amendment 692 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 56 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) publish on relevant websites all the information necessary for the preparation and submission of proposals for the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking in a transparent and user-friendly way;
Amendment 700 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 60 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) private research and innovation projects complementing projects on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda as well as activities contributing to the uptake of industry-specific skills across the value chain;
Amendment 705 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 62 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) nineseven representatives of the members other than the Union chosen by and from the founding members and associated members ensuring a balanced representation of the aeronautical value chain such as aircraft integrators, engine manufactures and equipment manufacturers. The governing board shall establish in its rules of procedure a rotation mechanism for the allocation of the seats of the members other than the Union. The selected representatives shall include at least one representative of the European SMEs, one representative of the research organisations and one representative of the academic institutions.
Amendment 718 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 68 – paragraph 1
1. The European Clean Aviation Advisory Body shall be the scientific advisory body of the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking set up in accordance with point (a)the provisions of Article 19(1).
Amendment 720 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 68 – paragraph 3
3. The chairperson of the European Aviation Advisory Body shall be elected for the duration of two years from among its permanent members.
Amendment 730 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to contribute to the objectives set out in the 2030 Climate Target Plan51 , and the European Green Deal52 and the European Climate Law, by raising the EU's ambition on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030, and climate neutrality by 2050; _________________ 51 COM/2020/562 final. 52 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions, COM/2019/640 final.
Amendment 733 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to contribute to the implementation of the 2020 European Commission’s Hydrogen Strategy for a climate neutral Europe53 and the European Parliament's own initiative report on a European hydrogen strategy for Europe; _________________ 53 COM(2020) 301 final: A hydrogen strategy for a climate-neutral Europe.
Amendment 736 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) to strengthen the competitiveness of the Union cleanrenewable hydrogen value chain, with a view to supporting, notably the SMEs involved, accelerating the research, development and the market entry of innovative competitive clean solutions;
Amendment 740 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) to stimulate cleanrenewable hydrogen production, distributiontransport, storage and end use applications.
Amendment 743 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) improve through research and innovation the cost-effectiveness, reliability, quantity and quality of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions, including production, distributiontransport, storage and end uses developed in the Union such as more efficient and cheaper hydrogen electrolysers and cheaper aviation, maritime, heavy-duty and rail transport and, industrial applications as well as the safety and the availability of its production, transport and storage;
Amendment 747 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) strengthen the knowledge and capacity of scientific and industrial actors along the Union’s hydrogen value chain while supporting the uptake of industry- related skills;
Amendment 749 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) carry out demonstrations of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions with the view to local, regional and Union-wide deployment, addressing renewable production, distributiontransport, storage, and use for transport andhard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, aviation, heavy-duty and rail transport, energy-intensive industries as well as other applications;
Amendment 751 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) increase public and private awareness, acceptance, and uptake of cleanrenewable hydrogen solutions and infrastructure, in particular through cooperation with other European partnerships under Horizon Europe as well as with initiatives such as European Clean Hydrogen Alliance.
Amendment 757 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assess and monitor technological progress and, the progress related to necessary infrastructure as well as technological, economic, regulatory and societal barriers to market entry;
Amendment 762 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) notwithstanding the Commission’s policy prerogatives, under the Commission’s policy guidance and supervision, contribute to the development of regulations and standards with the view to eliminating barriers to market entry and to supporting transparency, interchangeability, inter- operability, and trade across the internal market and globally;
Amendment 763 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 72 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) support the Commission in itsnotwithstanding the Commission’s policy prerogatives, under the Commission’s policy guidance and supervision, support and provide technical expertise, including during meetings, to the international initiatives on the hydrogen strategy, such as the International Partnership on the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE), Mission Innovation and the Clean Energy Ministerial Hydrogen Initiative.
Amendment 774 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 76 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) awareness-raising activities on hydrogen technologies and safety measures including across the value chain;
Amendment 784 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) foster synergies with relevant activities and programmes at Union, national, and regional level, in particular with those supporting the deployment of research and innovation solutions, infrastructure, education and regional development on the use of clean hydrogen, with a special focus on hard-to-abate sectors such as industry, aviation, maritime, heavy duty and rail transport;
Amendment 788 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) encourage market uptake of technologies and solutions for achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives and enhancing the European renewable hydrogen ecosystem.
Amendment 792 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) propose activities that favournd implement synergies with relevant activities and programmes at Union, national, and regional level;
Amendment 793 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) support and contribute to other Union initiatives related to hydrogen such as the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance or IPCEI, subject to approval by the Ggoverning Bboard;
Amendment 801 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 82 – paragraph 2
2. The Stakeholders Group shall consist of representatives of sectors which generate, distributetransport, store, need or use clean hydrogen across the Union, including the representatives of other relevant European partnerships, as well as representatives of the European Hydrogen Valleys Interregional Partnership and representatives of civil society organisations and of the scientific community.
Amendment 804 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 82 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) provide input on the strategic, infrastructure and the technological priorities to be addressed by the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking as laid down in the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda or any other equivalent document and associated detailed technological roadmaps, taking due account of the progress and needs in adjacent sectors;
Amendment 809 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 83 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) ensure a fast transition to a safer, more attractive, user-friendly, competitive, affordable, efficient, inclusive, more digital and sustainable European rail system, integrated into the wider mobility system;
Amendment 818 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 83 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(f a) contribute to eliminating the barriers that currently hamper the full inclusiveness of the rail transport, with specific reference to persons with disabilities;
Amendment 820 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 83 – paragraph 2 – point f b (new)
Amendment 821 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 84 – paragraph 1
1. In addition to the tasks set out in Article 5, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking together with the Commission shall also prepare and submit for adoption by the Governing Board the Master Plan, developed in consultation with all relevant stakeholders in the railway system and rail supply industry, including at the local, regional and national level.
Amendment 824 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 84 – paragraph 5 – point a – introductory part
(a) develop in its System Pillar a system view that brings together the rail manufacturing industry, the rail operating community and other rail private and public stakeholders, including bodies representing customers, such as passengers and freight and staff, as well ass well as workers and other relevant actors outside the traditional rail sector. The “system view” shall encompass:
Amendment 834 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 93 – paragraph 1
1. The System Pillar Steering Group shall be composed of representatives of the Commission, representatives of the rail and mobility sector and of relevant organisations, the Executive Director of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking and representatives of the European Union Agency for Railways. The Commission shall take the final decision on the composition of the Group also taking into due account geographical and gender balance. When justified, the Commission may invite additional relevant experts and stakeholders to attend the meetings of the System Pillar Steering Group as observers.
Amendment 835 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 94 – paragraph 2
2. The Deployment Group shall be open to all stakeholders as the System Pillar Steering Group. The Governing Board shall select the members of the Deployment Group and set out in particular the size and composition of the Deployment Group, the duration of the mandate and the terms of renewal of its members. The composition of the Deployment Group shall ensure appropriate thematic focus and representativeness including with reference to end-user and passenger associations as well as worker representatives. The list of members shall be published on the website of the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 838 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 97 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to reduce the socio-economic burden of infectious as well as poverty- related and neglected diseases in sub- Saharan Africa promoting the development and uptake of new or improved health technologies; that are affordable, accessible and fit for low-resource settings;
Amendment 839 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 97 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to strengthen and increase research and innovation capacity and the national health research systems in sub-Saharan Africa for tackling infectious diseases, including the proportion of projects with local leadership;
Amendment 841 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 102 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) activities of constituent entities of the EDCTP Association aligned, co- programmed and/or coordinated with similar activities from other constituent entities of the EDCTP Association and independently managed in accordance with national funding rules, the alignment of the activities referred in this paragraph shall be demonstrated;
Amendment 843 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 106 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Amendment 846 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 106 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) provide advice on the review of any calls for proposalas well as assess applications of aspirant contributing partners to the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, including advising the governing board on whether to accept these applications and on ther programmes scope that a potential collaboration should have;
Amendment 848 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 107 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1 In addition to the provisions set out in Article 21, the Stakeholders Group shall ensure the participation of actors from sub-Saharan African countries as well as the involvement of civil society, especially non-governmental organisations working with communities most affected by poverty-related and neglected infectious diseases.
Amendment 854 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 111 – paragraph 1
The Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking shall ensure a close collaboration with the European Medicine Agency and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control as well as with relevant African agencies and organisations such as the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, African Union’s Regional Economic Communities, the African Academy of Sciences and the AUDA-NEPAD.
Amendment 855 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 112 – paragraph 1
Participants to indirect actions funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking shall ensure that the products and services developed based or partly based on the results of the indirect action are available and, accessible to the publicand affordable for vulnerable populations and to the public in general, especially citizens living in low-resource settings, at fair and reasonable conditions. For that purpose, where relevant, the work programme shall specify additional exploitation obligations applicable to specific indirect actions.
Amendment 860 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 113 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) foster the development of safe, effective, people-centred and cost-effective innovations thatas well as products and treatments that are affordable both for citizens and healthcare systems and respond to strategic unmet public health needs, by exhibiting, in at least five examples, the feasibility of integrating health care products or services, with demonstrated suitability for uptake by health care systems. The related projects should address the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and/or management of diseases affecting the Union population, including contribution to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan as well as the European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance;
Amendment 863 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 113 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) drive cross-sectoral health innovation for a globally competitive European health industry, and contribute to reaching the objectives of the new Industrial Strategy for Europe, including its update (May 2021), and the Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe.
Amendment 870 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 113 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) exploit the full potential of digitalisation and data exchange in health care, deploying synergies with initiatives such as the European Health Data Space;
Amendment 872 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 113 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(e a) enhance the European research onrare diseases and develop synergies with other Horizon Europe initiatives in the field.
Amendment 874 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) effectively support pre-competitive health research and innovation, especially actions that bring together entities of several health care industry sectors to work jointly on areas of unmet public health need while ensuring the principles of accessibility, affordability and availability;
Amendment 876 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) regularly review and make any necessary adjustments to the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking in light of scientific developments occurring during its implementation or emerging public health needs in collaboration with health professionals and patient associations as well as with the Innovation Panel;
Amendment 879 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 114 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) organise regular communication, including at least one annual meeting with interest groups and with its stakeholders to ensure inclusiveness, openness and transparency of the research and innovation activities of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 881 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 117 – paragraph 5
5. Costs incurred in indirect actions in third countries other than countries associated to Horizon Europe shall be justified and relevant to the objectives set out in Article 113 provided that the these actions have positive externalities on the Union.. They shall not exceed 210% of the in-kind contributions to operational costs provided by members other than the Union and by contributing partners at the level of the Innovative Health Initiative programme. Costs in excess of 210% of the in-kind contributions to operational costs at the level of the Innovative Health Initiative programme shall not be considered as in- kind contributions to operational costs.
Amendment 889 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The Innovation Panel shall be composed of the following permanent panellistmembers:
Amendment 890 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) fourthree representatives of the Commission on behalf of the Union;
Amendment 891 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) fourthree representatives of the members other than the Union;
Amendment 893 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) twofive representatives of the scientific community, appointed by the Governing Board following an open selection process in application of Article 19(2) and 19(4);
Amendment 896 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) up to six permanent panellistsix representatives, appointed by the Governing Board following an open selection process in application of Article 19(2) and 19(4), ensuring in particular appropriate representation of stakeholders involved in health care, covering notably the public sector, patient associations, health professionals and end-users in general;
Amendment 898 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The Innovation Panel shall be chaired by one of the representatives of the scientific community elected by all the members of this body.
Amendment 899 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The panellists representing of the members of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertakingmembers of the Innovation Panel may appoint ad hoc panellists where appropriate to discuss specific subjects. They may jointly appoint a maximum of six ad hoc panellists for each meeting.
Amendment 900 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
The panellists representing members of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertakingmembers of the Innovation Panel shall appoint ad hoc panellists consensually for a fixed period. They shall communicate their decisions to the programme office and the other permanent panellistsexecutive director of the joint undertaking.
Amendment 906 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 5
5. The Innovation Panel shall be chaired by the Executive Director. In duly justified cases, the Executive Director maIn duly justified cases, the chair of the Innovation Panel may exceptionally appoint a senionother member of staff of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking programme officeon Panel among those representing the scientific community to chair the Innovation Panel on his or her behalf.
Amendment 907 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 6
6. As part of the report referred to in Article 19(8), the panellists representing the members of the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertakingmembers of the Innovation Panel shall adopt motions regarding the matters referred to in paragraph 4 by consensus after discussions with all panellists presentng at the meeting. Failing consensus, the chairperson shall report the situation to the Governing Board. Each panellistmember of the Innovation Panel may express a dissenting opinion in the report.
Amendment 908 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 122 – paragraph 7
7. The Innovation Panel shall hold its ordinary meetings at least twice a year. It may hold extraordinary meetings at the request of panellists representing the Commission or a majority of the panellists representing the members other than the Unionat least one quarter of its members.
Amendment 917 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 123 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of this Regulation, an unmet public health need shall be defined as a health need currently not addressed by the health care systems for availability or accessiccessibility, affordability, availability reasons, for example where there is no satisfactory method of diagnosis, prevention or treatment for a given public health challenge (both communicable and non-communicable diseases) health condition or if people access to health care is limited because of cost, including out of pocket payments, distance to health facilities or waiting times. The definition of unmet public health need shall also take into account the challenges listed by recent reports of reliable sources, such as European agencies and body as well as the World Health Organisation. People- centred care refers to an approach to care that consciously adopts individuals’, carers’, families’ and communities’ perspectives and considers them as participants as well as beneficiaries of health care systems that are organised around their needs and preferences rather than individual diseases.
Amendment 919 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 123 – paragraph 3
3. Participants to indirect actions funded by the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking must ensure that the products and services developed based or partly based on the results of the indirect actions are availccessible, affordable and accessivailable to the public at fair and reasonable conditions. For that purpose, where relevant, the work programme shall specify additional exploitation obligations applicable to specific indirect actions.
Amendment 925 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 124 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) contribute to achieving the targets set out in the Commission’s Communication “2030 Digital Compass: the European way for the Digital Decade” (March 2021), especially those referring to semi-conductors, ICT specialists and digitalisation of business models.
Amendment 927 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 124 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) launch a balanced portfolio of large and small projects supporting the fast transfer of technologies from the research to the industrial environment, including SMEs;
Amendment 933 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 126 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the private members consisting of the following industrial associations andin representation of their constituent entities: the AENEAS Association, registered under French law, with its registered office in Paris, France; the ARTEMIS Industry Association (ARTEMISIA) registered under Dutch law, with its registered office in Eindhoven, the Netherlands; the EPoSS e.V. Association, registered under German law, with its registered office in Berlin, Germany.
Amendment 955 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 140 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) without prejudice to the selection criteria set out in Article21, organise an advisory Stakeholder Forum that is open to all public and private stakeholders having an interest in the field of key digital technologies, with specific attention to SME associations and representatives, to inform them about and collect feedback on the drafting and amending the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for a given year; ;
Amendment 961 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 142 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) develop and accelerate the market uptake of innovative solutions to establish the Single European Sky airspace as the safest, the most efficient and environmentally friendly sky to fly in the world.
Amendment 973 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 159 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) foster Europe’s technological sovereignty and cybersecurity in future smart networks and services by reinforcing current industrial strengths and by extending the scope from 5G connectivity to the broader strategic value chain including cloud-based service provisioning as well as components and devices;
Amendment 980 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 159 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Amendment 981 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 159 – paragraph 1 – point g b (new)
(g b) support the reduction of the connectivity gap that still affects European peripheral areas such as islands, outermost regions as well as sparsely populated and rural areas.
Amendment 994 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 164 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) dissemination activities of results globally to achieve consensus on supported technologies as preparation of future standards including through the value chain;
Amendment 1012 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 171 – paragraph 7
7. Joint undertakings shall perform periodicyearly reviews of their activities to serve as a basis for their interim and final evaluations as part of Horizon Europe evaluations referred to in [Article 47] of the Horizon Europe Regulation.
Amendment 1013 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 171 – paragraph 8
8. PeriodicYearly reviews and evaluations shall be taken into consideration in the winding up, phasing out or possible renewal of the joint undertaking referred to in Article 43, in line with [Annex III] of the Horizon Europe Regulation. Within six months after the winding up of a joint undertaking, but no later than four years after the triggering of the winding up procedure referred to in Article 43, the Commission shall conduct a final evaluation of that joint undertaking in line with the final evaluation of Horizon Europe.
Amendment 1015 #
2021/0048(NLE)
Article 171 a (new)
Article 171 a Accountability to the European citizens Without prejudice to the publicity requirements set out in this Regulation, the information embedded in consolidated annual activity report of the joint undertakings as well as in the reporting in accordance to Article 171 shall be made publicly available online to the general public through user-friendly tools, including infographics and expenditure tracking systems.
Amendment 29 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal telecommunications market cannot be said to exist while there are differences between domestic and roaming prices. Therefore the difference between domestic charges and roaming charges should be eliminated , thus establishing an internal market for mobile communication services. Specifities of IoT must be taken into consideration.
Amendment 30 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Takes note of increasing data consumption abroad and in this regard recalls the importance of European programmes such as WiFi4EU that should support high-speed connection in public spaces throughout the EU and guarantee accessibility especially in less developed countries and regions for students, lower income groups and vulnerable people. Therefore the Commission should further develop and invest in programmes such as WiFi4EU.
Amendment 31 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The widespread use of internet- enabled mobile devices means that data roaming is of great economic significance. This is relevant for both users and providers of applications and content. In order to stimulate the development of this market, charges for data transport should not impede growth , in particular considering that the deployment of 5G networks and services is expected to grow steadily ncluding Internet of Things solutions is expected to grow steadily. Notes the increased level of uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the predictability of future volumes of roaming traffic.
Amendment 35 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9 a) Roaming is relevant for facilitating innovation, and especially for benefiting users of connected objects. Recognises that in the future wholesale access should also cover Internet of Things in order to enable consumers to use their IoT devices seemingly across the EU Member States
Amendment 40 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital new(14
Recital new(14
new(14) In order to allow for the development of a more efficient, integrated and competitive market for roaming services, there should be no restrictions preventing undertakings from effectively negotiating wholesale access for the purpose of providing roaming services. Obstacles to access to such wholesale roaming services, due to differences in negotiating power and in the degree of infrastructure ownership of undertakings, should be removed. To that end, wholesale roaming access agreements should respect the principle of technology neutrality and ensure all operators an equal and fair opportunity to accessing all networks and technologies available and be negotiated in good faithto the best knowledge allowing the roaming provider to offer retail roaming services equivalent to the services offered domestically. Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and resellers of mobile communication services without their own network infrastructure typically provide roaming services based on commercial wholesale roaming agreements with their host mobile network operators in the same Member State. Commercial negotiations, however, may not leave enough margin to MVNOs and resellers for stimulating competition through lower prices. The removal of those obstacles and balancing the negotiation power between MVNOs/resellers and mobile network operators by an access obligation and wholesale caps should facilitate the development of alternative, innovative and Union-wide roaming services and offers for customers. Directive (EU) 2018/1972 does not provide for a solution to this problem via the imposition of obligations on operators with significant market powers.
Amendment 47 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) In accordance with Article 109 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, all end-users should have access to emergency services, free of charge, through emergency communications to the most appropriate public safety answering point (PSAP). Member States are also required to ensure that access for end-users with disabilities to emergency services is available through emergency communications, especially while travelling abroad, and is equivalent to that enjoyed by other end- users. Takes into account the obligations imposed in Article 2 and 4 of the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) that Member States shall ensure that economic operators provide services that comply with the accessibility requirements of this Directive. It is for the Member States to determine the type of emergency communications that are technically feasible to ensure roaming customers access to emergency services. In order to ensure that roaming customers have access to emergency communications under the conditions laid down in Article 109 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972, visited network operators should inform the roaming provider through the wholesale roaming agreement about what type of emergency communications are mandated under national measures in the visited Member State. In addition, wholesale roaming agreements should include information on the technical parameters for ensuring access to emergency services, including for roaming customers with disabilities, as well as for ensuring the transmission of caller location information to the most appropriate PSAP in the visited Member State. Such information should allow the roaming provider to identify and provide the emergency communication and the transmission of caller location free of charge.
Amendment 51 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21 a) In the long term, facilitating M2M roaming should be recognised as an important facilitator to digitise EU industry and build on related EU policies for sectors such as health, energy, environment, and transport. The Commission should assess the M2M and IoT connectivity market and provide recommendations in cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 58 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Roaming customers should, to the greatest extent possible, be able to use the retail services that they subscribe to and benefit from the same level of quality of service as at home, when roaming in the Union. To that end, roaming providers should take the necessary measures to ensure that regulated retail roaming services are provided under the same conditions as if such services were consumed domestically. In particular, the same taking into account the obligations imposed in the Open Internet Regulation (Regulation(EU) 2015/2120, of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015) to treat all traffic equally, without discrimination, restriction or interference. Similar quality of service should be offered to customers when roaming, if technically feasiavailable.
Amendment 73 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36 a) At a minimum, providers should clearly inform about specific pricing in timely manner, whenever consumers use value-added services. The Commission should introduce a rule that value-added services must cost the same for roaming consumers as nationals of that EU/EEA country.
Amendment 74 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42
Recital 42
(42) To ensure that roaming customers have uninterrupted and effective access to emergency services, free of charge, visited networks should not levy any wholesale charge related to suchall types of emergency communications on the roaming providers that are agreed between them and home networks or/and operators.
Amendment 83 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) There are considerable disparities between regulated roaming tariffs within the Union and roaming tariffs incurred by customers when they are travelling outside the Union, which are significantly higher than prices within the Union, where roaming surcharges are only exceptionally applied following the abolition of retail roaming charges . The Commission should consider including roaming provisions such as RLAH in future international agreements with 3rd countries especially those bordering with the EU and those being part of the pre-accession negotiations. The Commission should further assess such possible provisions in the relevant agreements with Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries. Due to the absence of a consistent approach to transparency and safeguard measures concerning roaming outside the Union, consumers are not confident about their rights and are therefore often deterred from using mobile services while abroad. Transparent information provided to consumers could not only assist them in the decision as to how to use their mobile devices while travelling abroad (both within and outside the Union), but could also assist them in the choice between roaming providers. It is therefore necessary to address the problem of the lack of transparency and consumer protection by applying certain transparency and safeguard measures also to roaming services provided outside the Union. Those measures should facilitate competition and improve the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 88 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Where Union providers of mobile services find the benefits of interoperability and end-to-end connectivity for their customers jeopardised by the termination, or threat of termination, of their roaming arrangements with mobile network operators in other Member States, or are unable to provide their customers with service in another Member State as a result of a lack of agreement with at least one wholesale network provider, national regulatory authorities should make use, where necessary, of the powers under Article 61 of Directive (EU) 2018/1972 to ensure adequate access and interconnection , taking into account the objectives set out in Article 3 of that Directive , in particular the development of the internal market by favouring the provision, availability and interoperability of pan-European services, including of pan-European Internet of Things and end-to-end connectivity .
Amendment 90 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to monitor and to review regularly the functioning of wholesale roaming markets and their interrelationship with the retail roaming markets, taking into account competitive and technological developments and traffic flows. The Commission should submit two reports to the European Parliament and to the Council. In its biennial reports, the Commission should, in particular, assess whether RLAH has any impact on the evolution of tariff plans available on the retail markets. That should include, on the one hand, an assessment of any emergence of tariff plans that include only domestic services and that exclude retail roaming services altogether, thus undermining the very objective of RLAH and, on the other, an assessment of any reduction in the availability of flat-rate tariff plans, which could also represent a loss for consumers and undermine the objectives of the digital single market. The Commission’s reports should, in particular, analyse the extent to which exceptional retail roaming surcharges have been authorised by national regulatory authorities, the ability of home network operators to sustain their domestic charging models and the ability of visited network operators to recover the efficiently incurred costs of providing regulated wholesale roaming services. In addition, the Commission’s reports should assess how, at wholesale level, access to the different network technologies and generations is ensured; the level of usage of trading platforms and similar instruments to trade traffic at wholesale level; the evolution of the machine-to- machine roaming; the persisting problems at retail level in relation to value added services and the application of the measures on emergency communications . Reports should include an assessment of the 5G rollout and any new technology implementation as well as effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market and end-user behaviour in terms of predictability of volumes. In order to enable such reporting with a view to assessing how the roaming markets adapt to RLAH rules, sufficient data should be gathered on the functioning of those markets after the implementation of those rules.
Amendment 96 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) The Commission should provide relevant assessments of the M2M and IoT connectivity market in order to provide necessary recommendations in cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 111 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Mobile network operators shall meet all reasonable requests for wholesale roaming access , in particular allowing the roaming provider to replicate the retail mobile services offered domestically, when technically feasible according to technical capacities and availability.
Amendment 113 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
3. Wholesale roaming access shall cover access to all network elements and associated facilities, relevant services, software and information systems, necessary for the provision of regulated roaming services to customers , on any network technology and generation available in particular through equal and fair opportunity to accessing all networks and technologies available. Anomalous or abusive use shall not be covered by wholesale roaming access.
Amendment 116 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. BEREC shall, in close cooperation with the Commission and the relevant stakeholders, assess the possible future proof regulatory framework for consumers, businesses and operators to facilitate the access to next generation connectivity and modern technologies and to ensure the interoperability of key digital infrastructures, such as extensive 5G and future networks
Amendment 117 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Commission shall provide assessments of the M2M and IoT connectivity market in timely manner in order to build on necessary recommendations in close cooperation with BEREC and relevant stakeholders.
Amendment 126 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Roaming providers shall ensure, when technically feasiavailable, that regulated retail roaming services are provided under the same conditions as if such services were consumed domestically, in particular in terms of quality of service. Roaming providers shall offer similar quality of service (same generation) where technically available. For no reason, providers shall not limit quality of service or the conditions of regulated retail roaming services.
Amendment 131 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In order to contribute to the consistent application of this Article, BEREC shall, by ...[6 months after the entry into force of this Regulation],after consulting stakeholders and in close cooperation with the Commission, update its retail guidelines regarding the implementation of the quality of service measures. Such guidelines shall also provide more clarity around data speed and other quality of service parameters provided while roaming
Amendment 135 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. BEREC shall closely monitor the market and provide follow up assessments. Special attention shall be brought to the assessment of the quality of service, including reports on the statistics about complaints received by consumers on the quality of services, the suitability of the existing regulatory approach/regulation and the adequacy of the different mechanisms as regards to characteristics of M2M and IoT.
Amendment 155 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286 shall continue to apply until the entry into force of a new implementing act adopted pursuant to paragraph 1. Providers shall gradually phase out the general application of fair use policy, which can only be applied when anomalous or abusive use of wholesale roaming access, permanent roaming or justified fraudulent practices are observed.
Amendment 158 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the quality of service that can reasonably be expected when roaming in the Union. Quality of service shall be recognized as an important element for consumers, and where appropriate for operators, consumers shall be offered available information on relevant factors that can affect the quality of service when using applications and services especially if they are primarily subject to certain QoS limitations. As an addition and where available, operators could provide consumers with links to reliable local sources related to the current weather conditions, traffic information and potential general/public health threads and restrictions.
Amendment 164 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The average wholesale charge that the visited network operator may levy on the roaming provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 21,00 per gigabyte of data transmitted. That maximum wholesale charge shall gradually decrease to EUR 1,50 per gigabyte of data transmitted on 1 January 20250,90 per gigabyte of data transmitted on 1 January 2023 and to EUR 0,70 per gigabyte of data transmitted on 1 January 2024. On 1 January 2025 the maximum average wholesale charge shall decrease to EUR 0,60 per gigabyte and shall, without prejudice to Articles 21, 22 and 23 remain at EUR 1,50,60 per gigabyte of data transmitted until 30 June 2032 .
Amendment 173 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to Articles 10, 11 and 12, the visited network operator shall not levy on the roaming provider any charge related to theall types of emergency communications initiated by the roaming customer and the transmission of caller location information.(calls and emergency SMS messages) agreed between the roaming provider and the visited network operator and initiated by the roaming customer and the transmission of caller location information. All clearly identifiable means of emergency services shall be provided without any additional charges
Amendment 179 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Roaming providers shall, except when the roaming customer has notified the roaming provider that he does not require this service, provide the customer, automatically by means of a Message Service, without undue delay and free of charge, when the roaming customer enters a Member State other than that of his domestic provider, with information on the potential risk of increased charges due to the use of value added services including a link to a dedicated webpage hosted by BEREC providing information about the types of services that may be subject to increased costs and, if available, information on value added services number ranges.
Amendment 181 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. The Commission shall introduce a rule that value-added services must cost the same for roaming consumers as nationals of that EU/EEA country.
Amendment 196 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
An automatic message from the roaming provider shall inform the roaming customer that the latter may access emergency services free of charge by calling the single European emergency number ‘112’ and by alternative means of access to emergency services through emergency communications mandated in the visited Member State. The information shall be delivered to the roaming customer’s mobile device by an SMS message, every time the roaming customer enters a Member State other than that of his domestic provider. The SMS shall contain a link to a dedicated webpage serving as a central information point where BEREC would provide regularly updated database. It shall be provided free of charge at the moment the roaming customer initiates a roaming service, by an appropriate means adapted to facilitate its receipt and easy comprehension.
Amendment 210 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – introductory part
new1. The Commission shall , after consulting BEREC, submit twobiennial reports to the European Parliament and to the Council. Where necessary, after submitting each report, the Commission shall adopsubmit a delegated act pursuant to Article 22 amending the maximum wholesale charges for regulated roaming services laid down inislative proposal to amend this Regulation. The first such report shall be submitted by 30 June 2025 and the second by 30 June 2029 .
Amendment 213 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the availability and quality of services, including those which are an alternative to regulated retail voice, SMS and data roaming services, in particular in the light of technological developments and of the access to the different network technologies and generations ; in particular the access to next generation connectivity and modern technologies;
Amendment 218 #
2021/0045(COD)
(b) the degree of competition in both the retail and wholesale roaming markets, in particular the actual wholesale rates paid by the operators and the competitive situation of small, independent or newly started operators, and MVNOs and providers of pan-European Internet of Things, including the competition effects of commercial agreements, of traffic traded on trading platforms and similar instruments and the degree of interconnection between operators;
Amendment 219 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 21 – paragraph new1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) the evolution of roaming for the machine-to- machine roamingand Internet of Things services ;
Amendment 232 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. In order to assess competitive developments in the Union-wide roaming markets, BEREC shall collect data regularly from national regulatory authorities on developments in retail and wholesale charges for regulated voice, SMS and data roaming services, including wholesale charges applied for balanced and unbalanced roaming traffic respectively , on the use of trading platforms and similar instruments, on the development of machine-to-machine roaming and Internet of Things, and on the extent to which wholesale roaming agreements cover quality of service and give access to different network technologies and generations. BEREC shall also collect data regularly from national regulatory authorities on the application of fair use policy by operators, the developments of domestic-only tariffs, the application of the sustainability mechanisms and complaints on roaming. When consulted pursuant to paragraph 1, BEREC shall collect and provide additional information on transparency, the application of measures on emergency communication and on value added services .
Amendment 235 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Those data shall be notified to the Commission at least ontwice a year. The Commission shall make them public.
Amendment 236 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22
Article 22
Amendment 246 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23
Article 23
Amendment 254 #
2021/0045(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 46 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Union’s industrial strategy should ensure the correct functioning of the single market, create a level playing field inside and outside EU and ensure easier access to finance, sustainable raw materials, renewable energy and markets, in addition to ensuring appropriate levels of investment, research and innovationvalue chains for low-emission and digital products and technologies in the EU ,appropriate levels of investment, research and innovation, fast and cost-effective deployment of breakthrough technologies, education and skills to boost competitiveness, employment and sustainability; whereas meaningful and relevant changes in education are urgently needed to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development for all, to manage the increasing skills and workforce shortages and to prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future;
Amendment 106 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is of the opinion that digital and environmental transitions should be at the very core of all Unions strategies until 2050; in this context, calls on the Commission to define a comprehensive industrial strategy, including a strong regulatory framework, which manages these transitions leaving no-one behind, fosters transformation and guarantees the Union’s strategic autonomy; climate- neutrality and international competitiveness;
Amendment 134 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Is aware that market dynamics alone do not bridge the fractures created during the transformation process if there is no proper management of the transitions and no strong industrial policies and support; is, furthermore, aware that while markets, competition and innovation push fast towards transformation, it is society, the economy and the environment that face the impact of these transformations; considers that balancing out the number of jobs lost in traditional industries with new jobs created in the digital and environmental sectors is not enough in itself as these new jobs are neither created in the same regions nor taken up by the same workers; calls on the Commission, therefore, to ensure that these transitions minimise job losses and industrial closures, are fair and socially just, and that every action aimed at accelerating a transformation process (digital, environmental, etc.) is accompanied by a corresponding initiative to up-skill and reskill workers, with the aim of managing the effects produced by that accelerated process on both regions and people;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the new industrial strategy needs to be accompanied by corresponding education initiatives contributing to accelerating the transformation process of our industries and to setting ground for Europe’s industrial future; calls, therefore, on the Commission and the Member States to make massive public investments in education across Europe and to push forward the integration of education policy at EU level;
Amendment 331 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Highlights the need to support a sustainable and fair recovery, beyond the COVID-19 crisis in order to enhance sustainable growth in the EU by, increasing investments in the digital and green transitions; askwelcomes the Commission to suppproposal fort an ambitious Rrecovery Fund that is withinstrument in the framework of a stronger MFF and is integrated in the own resource decision, and to pursue fiscal policy coordination to strengthen the European fiscal frameworkmaking use of additional headroom created by an increased own resource ceiling; is of the opinion that, after the peak of the pandemic, the Fund should become a permanent Reconstruction Fund to foster the sustainability and competitiveness of European industries as well as contribute to the digital and the green industrial transitions;
Amendment 431 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Highlights the potential of automotive electrification which should be encouraged through the use of renewable electricity, green hydrogen, smart charging and supporting research on batteries;
Amendment 463 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Highlights the great importance of the European industry for European welfare and decarbonisation; further highlights the increased production costs for European industry respecting high social and environmental standards and contributing to climate neutrality until 2050 and the increased international competition leading to an excess in cheap imported products on the European markets; urges the Commission in this respect to enhance and maintain effective instruments to prevent carbon leakage while preventing windfall profits, including assessing the need for further free allowances, state aid to compensate indirect electricity costs under the ETS, as well as a WTO-compatible carbon-border adjustment; further calls on the Commission to make full use of its trade defence instruments and safeguard measures and to make full commitment to the Paris Agreement and to the ILO labour standards a pre-requisite for free trade agreements;
Amendment 472 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Emphasises the need for significant amounts of affordable, secure and renewable energy and renewable energy carriers like green hydrogen, as well as relevant infrastructure, for the decarbonisation of industrial processes; thus underlines the need for smart sector integration of the industry and energy sector; calls on the Commission and Member States to further support the deployment of renewable energies, energy storage, electricity grids and production facilities for green hydrogen; further calls on the Commission to assess the hydrogen-readiness of European gas infrastructure and to develop a roadmap for hydrogen including the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen, the need to import green hydrogen and the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen;
Amendment 480 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15d. Emphasises the particular importance of the transition towards climate-neutrality for energy-intensive industries; calls on the Commission to develop a strategy for their decarbonisation as well as targeted support measures to prevent job losses, carbon-leakage and industrial closures; welcomes in this respect the announced Strategies for Clean Steel and sustainable Chemicals;
Amendment 482 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15e. Underlines the importance of state-aid to support the industry during the decarbonisation and digitalisation; welcomes in this respect the revision of state-aid guidelines announced for 2021; is of the opinion that, for the revision, the Commission should bear in mind distortions on global level and that the EU needs to remain competitive with states that ensure their competitiveness through high amounts of state-financing; encourages the Commission to clarify in the revision the conditions for IPCEIs, including for industry and energy transition projects in new and existing plants;
Amendment 521 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to tailor its industrial strategy to the scaling-up and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies in the Union to bridge the gap between innovation and market deployment, by providing risk financing for early-stage technology, demonstration projects and developing early value chains to support first commercial-scale, climate- neutral technologies and products; encourages the Commission and Member States to develop one-stop shops with streamlined information on financing possibilities for industrial demonstration projects for breakthrough technologies;
Amendment 615 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on the Commission to continue supporting the ability of European innovative companies to maintain effective protection for their R&D investments, secure fair returns, and in the longer term continue to develop open technology standards that support competition and choice; enhance Europe’s strategic autonomy and cybersecurity, as well as provide high- value employment;
Amendment 658 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Considers public procurement to be a crucial driver of industrial transformation; calls on the Commission to study how to fully use the leverage of public expenditure and investment to achieve policy objectives, including by making environmental and social criteria mandatory in public procurement; calls also on the Commission to push for a more ambitious International Procurement Instrument that provides for reciprocity and mutual standards, promoting respect for intellectual property to encourage foreign trading partners committing to an equally high level of protection as the EU;
Amendment 666 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission that in order to better support European research and innovation, to continue to support flexibility in licensing which enables innovators to license in a manner that reflects the many different uses made of their technology. In order for the EU to become front runners in 5G and 6G, European companies need fair compensation so they can maintain their R&D efforts; calls on the Commission to consider the impact that the IP Action Plan could have on European contributors to standards development;
Amendment 680 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to adopt a strong Key Performance Indicator (KPI) system to analyse the ex-ante impact of Union regulations and instruments on fact- based evidence, and to monitor progress and results;
Amendment 696 #
2020/2076(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to ensure a strong governance of the industrial strategy, focusing on the fourteen industrial ecosystems identified and should include relevant stakeholders and representatives of the fourteen industrial ecosystems, together with representatives from Member States and EU institutions;
Amendment 48 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Calls on the Commission to publish without any further delays the roadmap on EU Pharmaceutical Strategy which will identify root causes of medicine shortages; urges the Commission to propose ambitious and specific regulatory measures with an objective of making medicines available, affordable, sustainable and equally accessible; calls on the Commission to promote measures which will increase EU security of supply of medicines and reduce dependency on third countries;
Amendment 90 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Stresses the importance of ensuring the smooth functioning of the Internal Market in order to eliminate barriers to the access of medicines, medical devices and protective equipment to all citizens, especially those living in Member States that, due to their small size or to their remote position, heavily rely on imports and do not have easy access to the supply chain;
Amendment 93 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Whereas the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted Europe’s dependency on third countries for the production of essential medicines and medical devices, including active pharmaceutical ingredients(APIs), calls on the Commission to provide adequate financial resources under Horizon Europe and other EU programs to strengthen Union’s R&I activities supporting manufacturing in key industrial sectors, such as the pharmaceutical industry; calls on the Commission to reduce the R&I divide within the Union by ensuring broad geographical coverage and participation of low R&I performing Member States in collaborative projects; underlines that Horizon Europe and other EU programs need to support rare diseases through increased research, clinical trials, best practices sharing, and medication development; insists that research, best practices, clinical trials, and medication pertaining to rare diseases be made accessible for the benefit of citizens of all the Member States;
Amendment 107 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Having regard to the European Strategy for Data and the digital transformation of healthcare, urges the Commission to promote implementation of interoperable technologies in the Member State’s health sector which will facilitate delivery of innovative health solutions to patients; encourages the creation of a fully operational European Health Data Space with a governance framework which fosters creation of an innovative data-driven ecosystem and which encourages sharing of information and critical data across the Union; asks the Commission to promote next generation standards, tools and infrastructure to store and process data suitable for research and the development of innovative products and services, while ensuring processing of patients personal data is in compliance with European data protection framework;
Amendment 115 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to take stock of the impact of coronavirus on industry and SMEs and to present a renewed EU industrial strategy; considers that the industrial recovery of Europe needs to prioritize twin digital and ecological transformation of our societies and building of resilience to external shocks; stresses the importance of promoting private-public partnerships in high value-added and innovative sectors, such as the pharmaceutical industry; stresses the importance of manufacturing for jobs, growth and competitiveness;
Amendment 127 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes with concern market failure in several Members States where patients' access to effective and affordable medicines and medical devices remains threatened by very high and often unsustainable price levels, market withdrawal of products that are out-of- patent or a failure to introduce new products to national markets due to business strategies; recognises that access to medicines and medical devices in the Member States with smaller markets requires particular consideration in the new EU Pharmaceutical Strategy;
Amendment 137 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Taking into account that timely notification of shortage of medicines is essential for ensuring alternative treatments for patient care and for mitigating negative effects on the security of supply, calls on the Commission to introduce obligation for marketing authorization holders to notify shortage of medicines to the competent authorities at a minimum two months in advance;
Amendment 144 #
2020/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5 c. Calls on the Commission to expand its joint European response to include joint procurement actions for all developed vaccines, medication, medical equipment and medical technology; insists that this joint response be a priority post-pandemic, and be easily accessible for citizens in every Member State especially those that are particularly vulnerable from a public health and economical perspective due to their remote location or small size;
Amendment 15 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas it is estimated that more than 50 million households in the European Union are experiencing energy poverty;
Amendment 21 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas, according to Commission estimates, EUR 282 billion of investments in the renovation of the European building stock are necessary to achieve the Union's 2030 energy efficiency target;
Amendment 30 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas investments for the renovation of the building sector create new jobs and contribute to clean economy as a part of the recovery plan and the European Green Deal;
Amendment 38 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Neighbourhoods and, communities and affordability
Amendment 48 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Demands that building policies be holistic and inclusive, contributing to EU climate goals, include IRPs that integrate social services and affordability, smart readiness, healthy indoor climate, mobility, technical, industrial and energy efficient functions of buildings, and enable on-site renewables production and demand-side flexibility; demands in this respect the continuous removal of national and European barriers to the renovation of building stocks such as regulatory barriers regarding renovations of buildings with multiple owners, high up-front costs and the tenant-owner dilemma;
Amendment 57 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the gentrification and ‘renoviction’ of neighbourhoods driven by investment capital interests, and by the rising numbers of citizens in energy poverty, and of citizens suffering from increasing accommodation cost load, gender disparity, and marginalisation; considers that a community approach in addition to safeguards at a regulatory level could reduce the level of destruction of existing communities; reminds about the need to support the most vulnerable citizens by enabling their access to dignified living conditions, comfort and health and highlights the important role of social housing;
Amendment 63 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Acknowledges, that the building renovations have to be implemented in a cost-effective and sustainable way, taking into account the affordability as for private owners and their tenants; stresses that new renovations towards energy efficient buildings should not allow renting market to greatly increase the prices for tenants due to more energy efficient buildings;
Amendment 64 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Underlines the fact that the ownership of buildings, tenancy laws and numbers of home-owners and tenants as well housing support schemes vary across Member States; urges the Commission and Member States to take that into account when taking renovation measures; underlines especially that these renovations should not lead to an unbearable rental cost burden for tenants;
Amendment 65 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Emphasises the important role that citizens play in renovation of the residential buildings stock and the importance to create efficient tools, best practices and make all possible information and knowledge available at local level including opportunities related to technologies (i.e. smart meters) offered to consumer;
Amendment 66 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3d. Stresses the need to ensure the adequate level of knowhow of building maintenance and use;
Amendment 141 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Highlights the important role of grants for research, innovation and demonstration programmes (e.g. for nearly zero energy buildings, smart homes and smart cities) for implementation of deep and staged-deep renovation across Member States;
Amendment 205 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that, when considering the replacement of old heating devices, the Commission should provide appropriate incentives to ensure that no citizens are left behind; notes that, in order to accelerate the replacement of old heaters, scrapping schemes supported by energy labels can help change to more efficient heaters or to other more sustainable energy systems;
Amendment 216 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the importance of the energy efficiency first principle and affordability in decarbonising heating and cooling, with electrification of residual demand through renewable energy combined with heat pumps orand efficient district heating and cooling systems, as well as in load management and flexibility; underlines the need to plan IRPs in order to achieve synergies;
Amendment 220 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Highlights the importance of considering all available technologies to speed up the decarbonisation of the building stock; notes that, along with investments for the decarbonisation of the building stock, investments to decarbonise the heating sector are required;
Amendment 224 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Underlines that renewable energy, distributed to buildings using gas infrastructure or district heating systems, should be considered as a full alternative to on-site energy systems;
Amendment 231 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that energy-efficient buildings should be safe, healthy, affordable, and sustainable; underlines the importance of embodied energy, sustainability in buildings, resource efficiency, and life-cycle approaches in line with the circular economy;
Amendment 248 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Member States to maximise and promote the reuse, recycling, and recuperation of materials in their procurement strategies, as well as in publicly financed renovation and construction projects;
Amendment 260 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the importance of co- benefits with renovation requirements at trigger points; highlights that minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for worst-performing rented buildings especially benefit occupants that are at risk of energy poverty; and unhealthy indoor climate conditions; further highlights that ways of financing of such renovation measures need to be found that do not represent an additional financial burden for tenants while remaining affordable for owners;
Amendment 270 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is convinced that the introduction of a building renovation passport to trackfoster and coordinate continued improvement and to monitor renovation depth, as well possible health and comfort improvements of occupants and energy performance benefits house owners and building operators; further believes that the information in this passport should also be accessible for tenants;
Amendment 275 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to launch an EU skills and information initiative in the renovation and building sector, which includes a gender dimension, in order to engage with stakeholders in retraining, upskilling and capacity building, with a focus on employment and promoting the skills and high knowledge in designing new buildings and renovations, and in order to disseminate information on the necessity and on ways how to implement and finance energy-efficient renovations among tenants and building owners;
Amendment 305 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the need to review the charging infrastructure requirements in EPBD; stresses that smart charging infrastructure is pre-condition for the increase of clean electro-mobility;
Amendment 307 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27b. Highlights the importance of very high capacity networks for communication infrastructure as crucial to readiness of smart buildings, smart homes and smart cities and the application of smart technologies such as domotics; stresses that such smart digital solutions in the built environment contribute to better connected communities and enable new digital services for occupants;
Amendment 309 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27c. Highlights the importance of smart grids as enabler for the efficient integration of renewables to electricity grids and looks for new opportunities with interfaces with TSOs and DSOs for better energy efficiency and electricity services; stresses that smart buildings connected to nano or micro grids can ensure improved stability of electrical supply and availability of heating/cooling systems;
Amendment 322 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 b (new)
Paragraph 28 b (new)
28b. Is concerned about the lack of data regarding energy efficiency renovation projects in buildings in the EU, their cost-effectiveness, their CO2 savings and their other benefits for the environment and life quality; calls for clear indicators to measure these aspects and for the establishment of a European data base to exchange information and best practices;
Amendment 327 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 e (new)
Paragraph 28 e (new)
28e. Calls on the Commission to take account in legislative proposals, such as the Renovation Wave, the requirement of healthy buildings in addition to the energy efficiency first principle; (This new paragraph would be added under the new heading ‘Healthy buildings and indoor environmental quality (IEQ)’)
Amendment 356 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the announcement made by the Commission to promote renovations in schools, hospitals and social housing for those in need; yet highlights the challenge of addressing the large residential building stock and the importance of providing financial assistance;
Amendment 367 #
2020/2070(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Commission to enshrine the renovation wave’s measures into EU law and increase the 2030 climate and energy targets while ensuring that the renovation of buildings is integrated as a key policy to fill the gap in the 2030 targets and while ensuring affordability of housing for owners and tenants;
Amendment 161 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Regulation (EU) No 347/2013 requires a candidate project of common interest to prove a significant contribution to at least one criterion from a set of criteria in the process for the elaboration of the Union list, which may, but does not need to, include sustainability. That requirement, in line with the specific needs of the internal energy market at the time, enabled development of projects of common interest which addressed only security of supply risks even if they did not demonstrate benefits in terms of sustainability. However, given the evolution of the Union infrastructure needs and the decarbonisation goals, the Conclusions of the 2020 July European Council, according to which “Union expenditure should be consistent with Paris Agreement objectives and the "do no harm" principle of the European Green Deal, sustainability in terms of the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid or the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, as relevant, should be assessed in order to ensure that TEN-E policy is coherent with energy and climate policy objectives of the Union. The sustainability of CO2 transport networks is addressed by their purpose to transport and store carbon dioxide.
Amendment 170 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) Furthermore, to achieve the Union’s 2030 and 2050 climate and energy targets and climate neutrality objective, Europe needs to significantly scale up renewable electricity generation. The existing infrastructure categories for electricity transmission and storage are crucial for the integration of the significant increase in renewable electricity generation in the power grid and for the achievement of the 15 % electricity interconnection target for 2030. In addition, that requires stepping up investment in offshore renewable energy30 . Coordinating long- term planning and development of offshore and onshore electricity grids should also be addressed. In particular, offshore infrastructure planning should move away from the project-by-project approach towards a coordinated comprehensive approach ensuring the sustainable development of integrated offshore grids in line with the offshore renewable potential of each sea basin, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. _________________ 30 Offshore Strategy Communication
Amendment 187 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Following close consultations with all Member States and stakeholders, the Commission has identified 13 strategic trans-European energy infrastructure priorities, the implementation of which is essential for the achievement of the Union’s 2030 and 2050 energy and climate policy targets. Those priorities cover different geographic regions or thematic areas in the field of electricity transmission and storage, offshore grids for renewable energy, hydrogen transmission and storage, electrolysers, smart gas grids, smart electricity grids, and carbon dioxide transport and storage.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – introductory part
(c) for carbon dioxide transport and storage projects falling under the energy infrastructure categories set out in point (5) of Annex II, the project is to contribute significantly to all of the following specific criteria:
Amendment 374 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c – point ii
(ii) increase the resilience and security of carbon dioxide transport and storage;
Amendment 628 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. By [31 JulyMarch 2023] the ENTSO for Electricity, with the involvement of the relevant TSOs, the national regulatory authorities and of the Commission and in line with the agreement referred to in paragraph 1, shall develop and publish integrated offshore network development plans starting from the 2050 objectives, with intermediate steps for 2030 and 2040, for each sea-basin, in line with the priority offshore grid corridors referred to in Annex I, taking into account the need for anticipatory investments reflecting sea basin plans and the 300 GW offshore wind ambitionen, environmental protection and other uses of the sea. Those integrated offshore network development plans shall thereafter be updated every threewo years.
Amendment 810 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
Annex I – Part 4 – point 12 – introductory part
(12) Cross-border carbon dioxide network: development of carbon dioxide transport and storage infrastructure between Member States and with neighbouring third countries in view of the deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage.
Amendment 974 #
2020/0360(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
Annex IV – point 1 – point f
(f) for electrolysers, the project provides at least 1050 MW installed capacity and the, provided by a single electrolyser or by a set of electrolysers part of a single and coordinated project and it brings benefits directly or indirectly to at least two Member States;
Amendment 95 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) With the repeal of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, the scope of application by sectors should be extended to a larger part of the economy in light of the considerations set out in recitals (4) to (6). The sectors covered by Directive (EU) 2016/1148 should therefore be extended to provide a comprehensive coverage of the sectors and services of vital importance for key societal and economic activities within the internal market. The ruleisk management requirements and reporting obligations should not be different according to whether the entities are operators of essential services or digital service providers. That differentiation has proven obsolete, since it does not reflect the actual importance of the sectors or services for the societal and economic activities in the internal market.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Depending on the sector in which they operate or the type of service they provide, the entities falling within the scope of this Directive should be classified into two categories: essential and important. That categorisation should take into account the level of criticality of the sector or of the type of service, as well as the level of dependency of other sectors or types of services. Both essential and important entities should be subject to the same risk management requirements and reporting obligations. The supervisory and penalty regimes between these two categories of entities should be differentiated to ensure a fair balance between requirements and obligations on one hand, and the administrative burden stemming from the supervision of compliance on the other hand. The provisions of this Directive apply to entities with complex business models or operating environments, whereby an entity may simultaneously fulfil the criteria assigned to both essential and important entities. In order to enable the effective supervision and enforcement of risk management measures and reporting obligations for entities falling within the scope of this Directive, competent authorities or CSIRTs shall enforce the provisions of this Directive to a function or unit level within an entity, in order to appropriately and sufficiently address the level of criticality.
Amendment 102 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Sector-specific legislation and instruments can contribute to ensuring high levels of cybersecurity, while taking full account of the specificities and complexities of those sectors. Sector- specific legislation and instruments that require essential or important entities to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures, or impose reporting obligations for significant incidents, shall, where possible, be consistent with the terminology, and refer to the definitions in Article 4 of this Directive. Where a sector–specific Union legal act requires essential or important entities to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats of at least an equivalent effect to the obligations laid down in this Directive, and apply to the entirety of the security aspects of the operations and services provided by essential and important entities, those sector-specific provisions, including on supervision and enforcement, should apply. The Commission may issue guidelines in relation to the implementation of the lex specialis. This Directive does not preclude the adoption of additional sector- specific Union acts addressing cybersecurity risk management measures and incident notifications. This Directive is without prejudice to the existing implementing powers that have been conferred to the Commission in a number of sectors, including transport and energy.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Upholding and preserving a reliable, resilient and secure domain name system (DNS) is a key factor in maintaining the integrity of the Internet and is essential for its continuous and stable operation, on which the digital economy and society depend. Therefore, this Directive should apply to all providers of DNS services along the DNS resolution chain, including operators of root name servers, top-level-domain (TLD) name servers, authoritative nametop-level- domain (TLD) name servers, public and open recursive domain name resolution services, and authoritative domain name resolution services. This Directive should not apply to decentralised servicers for domain names and recursive resolwhich centralised administration does not exist, such as the root name servers.
Amendment 111 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17a) The edge ecosystem is an emerging vector susceptible to cyber threats and a growing trend with attacks targeting devices — such as routers, switches, and firewalls — is having a significant impact to both enterprises and to the connected digital ecosystem in its entirety. Edge computing ecosystems delivered in a highly distributed form are essential for the development of the Internet of Things (IoT), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and the sectoral ecosystems of connected devices such as connectivity infrastructure and autonomous vehicles. IoT devices may potentially offer additional attack surfaces and allow threats and attacks to trickle from the device to the network or the cloud. Poor security of IoT devices or IoT gateways can potentially hinder the security of the entire connectivity chain and the data flows towards the edge and the cloud, consequentially affecting the overall security of the ecosystem.
Amendment 112 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 b (new)
Recital 17 b (new)
(17b) The continuous increase of computing power combined with the rising levels of maturity of exponential technologies such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) enable the development of advanced cybersecurity capabilities for real-time detection, analysis, containment and response to cyber threats in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. AI tools and applications are used to develop security controls including, but not limited to, active firewalls, smart antivirus, automated CTI (cyber threat intelligence) operations, AI fuzzing, smart forensics, email scanning, adaptive sandboxing, and automated malware analysis.
Amendment 113 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 c (new)
Recital 17 c (new)
(17c) Data-driven tools and applications powered by AI-enabled systems require the processing of large amounts of data, which may include personal data. Risks persist in the entire lifecycle of AI- enabled systems in cybersecurity- enhancing tools and applications, and in order to mitigate risks of unduly interference with the rights and freedoms of individuals, the requirements of data protection by design and by default laid down in Article 25 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 shall be applied. Integrating appropriate safeguards such as pseudonymisation, encryption, data accuracy, and data minimisation in the design and use of AI-enabled systems deployed in cybersecurity applications and processes is essential to mitigate the risks that such systems may pose on personal data.
Amendment 114 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 d (new)
Recital 17 d (new)
(17d) Member States should adopt policies on the promotion and integration of AI-enabled systems in the prevention and detection of cybersecurity incidents and threats as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. Such policies should emphasise the technological and operational measures including, but not limited to, workflow automation, streaming analytics, active monitoring, intelligent prediction and advanced network threat detection, in order to accelerate the analysis, validation and prioritisation of threats. ENISA’s National Capabilities Assessment Framework (NCAF) can assist in the evaluation and alignment of Member States’ policies building on available use cases and key performance indicators. Moreover, an assessment of Member States’ capabilities and overall level of maturity as regards the integration of AI- enabled systems in cybersecurity should be factored in the methodological construction of the cybersecurity index within the meaning of ENISA’s report on the state of cybersecurity in the Union under Article 15 of this Directive.
Amendment 115 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 e (new)
Recital 17 e (new)
(17e) Open-source cybersecurity tools contribute to a higher degree of transparency and have a positive impact on the efficiency of industrial innovation. Open standards facilitate interoperability between security tools, benefitting the security of industrial stakeholders, enabling the diversification of reliance from a single supplier or vendor, and leading to a more comprehensive CTI framework. Semi-automation of CTI production is an important tool to reduce the number of manual steps underpinning the analysis of CTI. The use of AI and ML within CTI should be further explored to increase the value of machine learning functions within CTI activities.
Amendment 116 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17 f (new)
Recital 17 f (new)
(17f) Member States should develop a policy for the integration of open-source tools in public administration, and further explore measures to incentivise the wider adoption of open-source software by developing strategies to address and minimise the legal and technical risks that entities are faced with, as regards licensing and the necessary levels of technical support. Such policies are of particular importance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing significant costs for implementation, which can be minimised by reducing the need for specific applications or tools.
Amendment 121 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the field of cybersecurity can provide the right framework for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices and the establishment of a common level of understanding amongst all stakeholders. Goal-oriented and service outsourcing PPPs foster a culture of cybersecurity at the Member State level, and leverage the exchange and transfer of expertise, thus raising cybersecurity awareness and the overall level of reciprocal support between public and private entities. Hybrid PPPs enable governments to assign either the operation, or the delivery of service- specific functions, of a CSIRT to an experienced entity facilitating the access of public administrations to private sector resources, and increasing the levels of trust between stakeholders by establishing a proactive attitude in case of incidents or crises.
Amendment 122 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Member States should adopt policies underpinning the establishment of cybersecurity-specific PPPs as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. These policies should clarify, among others, the scope and stakeholders involved, the governance model, the available funding options, and the interaction among participating stakeholders. PPPs can leverage the expertise of private sector entities to support Member States’ competent authorities in developing state-of-the art services and processes including, but not limited to, information exchange, early warnings, cyber threat and incident exercises, crisis management, and resilience planning.
Amendment 130 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Cyber hygiene policies provide the foundations for protecting network and information system infrastructures, hardware, software and online application security, and business or end-user data which entities rely on. Cyber hygiene policies comprising a common baseline set of practices including, but not limited to, software and hardware updates, password changes, management of new installs, limitation of administrator-level access accounts, and backing up of data, enable a proactive framework of preparedness and overall safety and security in the event of incidents or threats.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26 b (new)
Recital 26 b (new)
(26b) Member States should adopt policies to promote cyber hygiene as part of their national cybersecurity strategies. Such policies should build on cyber hygiene controls and programmes that are affordable and accreditable in order to minimise the cost of implementation, especially for SMEs, and encourage wider compliance thereto by both public and private entities. ENISA should monitor and assess Member States’ cyber hygiene policies, and explore EU wide schemes to enable cross-border checks ensuring equivalence independent of Member State requirements.
Amendment 132 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) Since the exploitation of vulnerabilities in network and information systems may cause significant disruption and harm, swiftly identifying and remedying those vulnerabilities is an important factor in reducing cybersecurity risk. Entities that develop such systems should therefore establish appropriate procedures to handle vulnerabilities when they are discovered. Since vulnerabilities are often discovered and reported (disclosed) by third parties (reporting entities), the manufacturer or provider of ICT products or services should also put in place the necessary procedures to receive vulnerability information from third parties. In this regard, international standards ISO/IEC 30111 and ISO/IEC 29417 provide guidance on vulnerability handling and vulnerability disclosure respectively. As regards vulnerability disclosure, coordination between reporting entities and manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services is particularly important. CVoluntary coordinated vulnerability disclosure specifies a structured process through which vulnerabilities are reported to organisations in a manner allowing the organisation to diagnose and remedy the vulnerability before detailed vulnerability information is disclosed to third parties or to the public. Coordinated vulnerability disclosure should also comprise coordination between the reporting entity and the organisation as regards the timing of remediation and publication of vulnerabilities. Strengthening the coordination and timely exchange of relevant information between the manufacturer or provider of ICT products or services and the reporting entities is essential to facilitate the voluntary framework of vulnerability disclosure.
Amendment 133 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) Member States should therefore take measures to facilitate coordinated vulnerability disclosure by establishing a relevant national policy. In this regard, Member States should designate a CSIRT to take the role of ‘coordinator’, acting as an intermediary between the reporting entities and the manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services, where necessarythe reporting entity, or the manufacturer or the provider of ICT products or services, engages a third-party coordinator to assist with the disclosure process. The tasks of the CSIRT coordinator should, in particular, include identifying and contacting concerned entities, supporting reporting entities, negotiating disclosure timelines, and managing vulnerabilities that affect multiple organisations (multi- party vulnerability disclosure). Where vulnerabilities affect multiple manufacturers or providers of ICT products or services established in more than one Member State, the designated CSIRTs from each of the affected Member States should cooperate within the CSIRTs Network.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) Although similar vulnerability registries or databases do exist, these are hosted and maintained by entities which are not established in the Union. A European vulnerability registry maintained by ENISA would provide improved transparency regarding the publication process before the vulnerability is officially disclosed, and resilience in cases of disruptions or interruptions on the provision of similar services. To avoid duplication of efforts and seek complementarity to the extent possible, ENISA should explore the possibility of entering into structured cooperation agreements with similar registries in third country jurisdictions. ENISA could play a more central management role either by exploring the option of becoming a “Root CVE Numbering Authority” in the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) registry, or setting up a database to leverage the existing CVE programme for vulnerability identification and registration to enable interoperability and reference between the European and third country jurisdiction registries.
Amendment 142 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The competent authorities and CSIRTs should be empowered to participate in exchange schemes for officials from other Member States, within structured rules and mechanisms underpinning the scope and, where applicable, the required security clearance of officials participating in such exchange schemes, in order to improve cooperation. The competent authorities should take the necessary measures to enable officials from other Member States to play an effective role in the activities of the host competent authority or CSIRT.
Amendment 144 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 38
Recital 38
Amendment 145 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
Amendment 147 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 40
Recital 40
(40) Risk-management measures should include measures to identify any risks of incidents, to prevent, detect and handle, respond to, attribute, and recover from incidents, and to mitigate their impact. The security of network and information systems should comprise the security of stored, transmitted and processed data.
Amendment 149 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 43
Recital 43
(43) Addressing cybersecurity risks stemming from an entity’s supply chain and its relationship with its suppliers is particularly important given the prevalence of incidents where entities have fallen victim to cyber-attacks and where malicious actors were able to compromise the security of an entity’s network and information systems by exploiting vulnerabilities affecting third party products and services. Entities should thereforeevaluate their own cybersecurity capabilities and pursue the integration of cybersecurity enhancing technologies driven by AI or machine learning systems to automate their capabilities and the protection of network architectures. Entities should also assess and take into account the overall quality of products and cybersecurity practices of their suppliers and service providers, including their secure development procedures.
Amendment 153 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) Among service providers, managed security services providers (MSSPs) in areas such as incident response, penetration testing, security audits and consultancy play a particularly important role in assisting entities in their efforts to prevent, detect and respond to incidents. Those MSSPs have however also been the targets of cyberattacks themselves and through their close integration in the operations of operators pose a particular cybersecurity risk. Entities should therefore exercise increased diligence in selecting an MSSP, not only in terms of the close operational integration but also as regards the need for such outsourced activities involving personal data by a controller to be in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, in particular the processing by a processor on behalf of a controller.
Amendment 156 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 46
Recital 46
(46) To further address key supply chain risks and assist entities operating in sectors covered by this Directive to appropriately manage supply chain and supplier related cybersecurity risks, the Cooperation Group involving relevant national authorities, in cooperation with the Commission and ENISA, and in consultation with the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), should carry out coordinated sectoral supply chain risk assessments, as was already done for 5G networks following Recommendation (EU) 2019/534 on Cybersecurity of 5G networks21 , with the aim of identifying per sector which are the critical ICT services, systems or products, relevant threats and vulnerabilities. Particular emphasis should be placed on ICT services, systems or products subject to specific requirements, in particular in third country jurisdictions serving as the country of origin. _________________ 21Commission Recommendation (EU) 2019/534 of 26 March 2019 Cybersecurity of 5G networks (OJ L 88, 29.3.2019, p. 42).
Amendment 160 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) The supply chain risk assessments, in light of the features of the sector concerned, should take into account both technical and, where relevant, non- technical factors including those defined in Recommendation (EU) 2019/534, in the EU wide coordinated risk assessment of 5G networks security and in the EU Toolbox on 5G cybersecurity agreed by the Cooperation Group. To identify the supply chains that should be subject to a coordinated risk assessment, the following criteria should be taken into account: (i) the extent to which essential and important entities use and rely on specific critical ICT services, systems or products; (ii) the relevance of specific critical ICT services, systems or products for performing critical or sensitive functions, including the processing of personal data; (iii) the availability of alternative ICT services, systems or products; (iv) the resilience of the overall supply chain of ICT services, systems or products against disruptive events across the entire lifecycle of the service, system or product and (v) for emerging ICT services, systems or products, their potential future significance for the entities’ activities. Such risk assessments should identify best practices for managing risks associated with risks in the ICT supply chain and explore ways to further incentivise their wider adoption by entities within each sector under examination.
Amendment 164 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 50
Recital 50
(50) Given the growing importance of number-independent interpersonal communications services, it is necessary to ensure that such services are also subject to appropriate security requirements in view of their specific nature and economic importance. Providers of such services should thus also ensure a level of security of network and information systems appropriate to the risk posed. Given that providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services normally do not exercise actual control over the transmission of signals over networks, the degree of risk to network security for such services can be considered in some respects to be lower than for traditional electronic communications services. The same applies to interpersonal communications services which make use of numbers and which do not exercise actual control over signal transmission. However, as the attack surface continues to expand, number-independent interpersonal communications services including, but not limited to, social media messengers, are becoming popular attack vectors. Malicious actors use platforms to communicate and attract victims to open compromised web pages, therefore increasing the likelihood of incidents involving the exploitation of personal data, and by extension, the security of information systems.
Amendment 173 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54
Recital 54
(54) In order to safeguard the security of electronic communications networks and services, the use of encryption, and in particular end-to-end encryption, should be promoted and, where necessary, should be mandatory for providers of such services and networks in accordance with the principles of security and privacy by default and by design for the purposes of Article 18. The use of end-to-end encryption should be reconciled with the Member State’ powers to ensure the protection of their essential security interests and public security, and to permit the investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences in compliance with Union law. Solutions for lawful access to information in end-to-end encrypted communications should maintain tThe effectiveness of encryption in protecting the privacy and security of communications, while provid must not be undermined ing an effective response to crimey circumstance, as any loophole in encryption is open to be explored or exploited by actors, regardless of their legitimacy or intent.
Amendment 175 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 54 a (new)
Recital 54 a (new)
(54a) Any measures aimed at weakening encryption or circumventing the technology’s architecture may incur significant risks to the effective protection capabilities it entails, thus inevitably compromising the protection of personal data and privacy, resulting in an overall loss of trust in security controls. Any unauthorised decryption, reverse engineering of encryption code, or monitoring of electronic communications outside clear legal authorities should be prohibited to ensure the effectiveness of the technology and its wider use. The cases where encryption can be used to mitigate risks related to non-compliant data transfers as presented in EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 may enable stronger encryption, whether in transit or at rest, for providers of such services and networks for the purposes of Article 18.
Amendment 177 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 55
Recital 55
(55) This Directive lays down a twohree- stage approach to incident reporting in order to strike the right balance between, on the one hand, swift reporting that helps mitigate the potential spread of incidents and allows entities to seek support, and, on the other hand, in-depth reporting that draws valuable lessons from individual incidents and improves over time the resilience to cyber threats of individual companies and entire sectors. Where entities become aware of an incident, theycompanies and entire sectors. In this regard, the Directive should also include reporting of incidents that, based on an initial assessment performed by the entity, may be assumed to lead to substantial operational disruption or financial losses or affect other natural or legal persons by causing considerable material or non- material losses. The initial assessment should take into account amongst others, the affected network and information systems and, in particular, their importance in the provision of the entity’s services, the severity and technical characteristics of the cyber threat, and any underlying vulnerabilities that are being exploited, as well as the entity’s experience with similar incidents. Where entities become aware of an incident, they should provide an early warning within 24 hours, without any obligation to disclose additional information. Entities should be required to submit an initial notification within 724 hours, followed by a finalcomprehensive report not later than one month after the incident has been handled. The initial incident notification should only include the information strictly necessary to make the competent authorities aware of the incident antimeline of 72 hours should not preclude entities from reporting incidents earlier, therefore allowing entities to seek support from competent authorities or CSIRTs swiftly, and enabling competent authorities or CSIRTs to mitigate the potential spread of the reported incident. Where an incident requires a longer period to be handled, an entity should be required to submit regular reports on the mitigation measures in place to contain, respond to, attribute and recover from the incident, and a comprehensive report not later than one month after the incident has been handled. The initial notification should allow the entity to seek assistance, if required. Such notification, where applicable, should indicate whether the incident is presumably caused by unlawful or malicious action. Member States should ensure that the requirement to submit this initial notification does not divert the reporting entity’s resources from activities related to incident handling that should be prioritised. To further prevent that incident reporting obligations either divert resources from incident response handling or may otherwise compromise the entities efforts in that respect, Member States should also provide that, in duly justified cases and in agreement with the competent authorities or the CSIRT, the entity concerned can deviate from the deadlines of 724 hours for the initial notification and one month for the finalcomprehensive report.
Amendment 183 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) The availability and timely accessibility of these data to public authorities, domain name registration data to legitimate access seekers is essential to protect the online ecosystem, prevent DNS abuse, detect and prevent crime and fraud, protect minors, protect intellectual property, and protect against hate speech. For the purposes of this Directive, legitimate access seekers are natural or legal persons making a justified request on the basis of a legitimate interest under Union or national law to access DNS data, and they may includinge competent authorities under Union or national law for the prevention, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, CERTs, (CSIRTs, and as regards the data of their clients to, providers of electronic communications networks and services and providers of cybersecurity technologies and services acting on behalf of those clients, is essential to prevent and combat Domain Name System abuse, in particular to prevent, detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents. Such access should comply with Union data protection law insofar as it is related to personal data.
Amendment 185 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In order to ensure the availability of accurate and complete domain name registration data, TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD (so-called registrars) should collect and guarantee the integrity and availability of domain names registration data. In particular, TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD should establish policies and procedures to collect and maintain accurate and complete registration data, as well as to prevent and correct inaccurate registration data in accordance with Union data protection rules.
Amendment 187 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 62
Recital 62
(62) TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them shouldshould be required to make publically available domain name registration data that fall outside the scope of Union data protection rules, such as data that concernof legal persons25 . TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD should also enable lawful access to specific domain name registration data concerning natural persons to legitimate access seekers, in accordance with Union data protection law. Member States should ensure that TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them should respond without undue delayin 72 hours to requests from legitimate access seekers for the disclosure of domain name registration data. TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for them should establish policies and procedures for the publication and disclosure of registration data, including service level agreements to deal with requests for access from legitimate access seekers. The access procedure may also include the use of an interface, portal or other technical tool to provide an efficient system for requesting and accessing registration data. With a view to promoting harmonised practices across the internal market, the Commission may adopt guidelines on such procedures without prejudice to the competences of the European Data Protection Board. _________________ 25REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL recital (14) whereby “this Regulation does not cover the processing of personal data which concerns legal persons and in particular undertakings established as legal persons, including the name and the form of the legal person and the contact details of the legal person”.
Amendment 195 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 69
Recital 69
(69) The processing of personal data, to the extent strictly necessary and proportionate for the purposes of ensuring network and information security by essential and important entities, public authorities, CERTs, CSIRTs, and providers of security technologies and services shoulis necessary to comply with a legal obligation under this Directive and constitutes a legitimate interest of the data controller concerned, as referred to in point (c) paragraph 1, and point (f) paragraph 1 respectively of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679. That should include measures related to the prevention, detection, analysis and response to incidents, measures to raise awareness in relation to specific cyber threats, exchange of information in the context of vulnerability remediation and coordinated disclosure, as well as the voluntary exchange of information on those incidents, as well as cyber threats and vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts and configuration tools. Such measures may require the processing of the following types of personal data: IP addresses, uniform resources locators (URLs), domain names, and email addresses.
Amendment 199 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 71
Recital 71
(71) In order to make enforcement effective, a minimum list of administrative sanctions for breach of the cybersecurity risk management and reporting obligations provided by this Directive should be laid down, setting up a clear and consistent framework for such sanctions across the Union. Due regard should be given to the nature, gravity and duration of the infringement, the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered, the degree of responsibility or any relevant previous infringements, the degree of cooperation with the competent authority and any other aggravating or mitigating factor. The imposition of penalties including administrative fines should be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection and due process.
Amendment 201 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 76
Recital 76
(76) In order to further strengthen the effectiveness and dissuasiveness of the penalties applicable to infringements of obligations laid down pursuant to this Directive, the competent authorities should be empowered to apply sanctions consisting of the, where applicable, the temporary suspension of a certification or authorisation concerning part or all the services provided by an essential entity, and the imposition of a temporary ban from the exercise of managerial functions by a natural personagainst any person discharging managerial responsibilities at chief executive officer or legal representative level in that essential entity from exercising managerial functions in that entity. This provision shall not apply to public administration entities as referred to in this Directive. Given their severity and impact on the entities’ activities and ultimately on their consumers, such sanctions should only be applied proportionally to the severity of the infringement and taking account of the specific circumstances of each case, including the intentional or negligent character of the infringement, actions taken to prevent or mitigate the damage and/or losses suffered. Such sanctions should only be applied as ultima ratio, meaning only after the other relevant enforcement actions laid down by this Directive have been exhausted, and only for the time until the entities to which they apply take the necessary action to remedy the deficiencies or comply with the requirements of the competent authority for which such sanctions were applied. The imposition of such sanctions shall be subject to appropriate procedural safeguards in accordance with the general principles of Union law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, including effective judicial protection, due process, presumption of innocence and right of defence.
Amendment 206 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 79
Recital 79
(79) A peer-review mechanism should be introduced, allowing the assessment by experts designated by the Member States and ENISA of the implementation of cybersecurity policies, including the level of Member States’ capabilities and available resources, and provide an effective path for the transfer of cybersecurity-enhancing technologies, mechanisms and processes between and among competent authorities or CSIRTs.
Amendment 231 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. As regards the processing of personal data, essential and important entities as well as competent authorities, CERTs, and CSIRTs, shall process personal data to the extent strictly necessary and proportionate for the purposes of ensuring network and information security in accordance with the obligations set out in this Directive. Where the processing of personal data is required for the purpose of cybersecurity and network and information security in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 18 and Article 20 of the Directive, including the provisions set out in Article 23, that processing is considered necessary for compliance with a legal obligation in accordance with paragraph1(c) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 233 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. For the purposes of arrangements underpinning cybersecurity information- sharing and voluntary notification of information as set out in Articles 26 and 27 of this Directive, the processing of personal data constitutes a legitimate interest of the data controller concerned in accordance with paragraph 1(f) of Article 6 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.
Amendment 235 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. As regards the processing of personal data from essential entities providing services of public electronic communications networks or publicly available electronic communications referred to in point 8 of Annex I and point (a)(i) of paragraph2(1), such processing of personal data required for the purposes of ensuring network and information security shall be in compliance with the provisions set out in Directive 2002/58/EC.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 6
Article 2 – paragraph 6
6. Sector-specific acts that require essential or important entities either to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats, shall, where possible, refer to the definitions in Article 4 of this Directive. Where provisions of sector–specific acts of Union law require essential or important entities either to adopt cybersecurity risk management measures or to notify incidents or significant cyber threats, and where those requirements are at least equivalent in effect to the obligations laid down in this Directive, the relevant provisions of this Directive, including the provision on supervision and enforcement laid down in Chapter VI, shall not apply.
Amendment 243 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
(4a) ‘near miss’ means an event which could have caused harm, but was successfully prevented from fully transpiring;
Amendment 247 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘incident handling’ means all actions and procedures aiming at prevention, detection, analysis, attribution, and containment of and a response to an incident;
Amendment 248 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) ‘risk’ means the potential for loss or disruption caused by an incident and is to be expressed as a combination of the magnitude of such loss or disruption and the likelihood of occurrence of that incident;
Amendment 250 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 13
(13) ‘domain name system (DNS)’ means a hierarchical distributed naming system which allows end-users to reach services and resources on the internetenables the identification of internet services and resources, allowing end-user devices to utilise internet routing and connectivity services, to reach those services and resources;
Amendment 253 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 14
(14) ‘DNS service provider’ means an entity that provides recursive or authoritative domain name resolution services to internet end-users and other DNS service provider: a) open and public recursive domain name resolution services; or b) authoritative domain name resolution services as a service procurable by third-party entities;
Amendment 255 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15
(15) ‘top–level domain name registry’ means an entity which has been delegated a specific TLD and is responsible for administering the TLD including the registration of domain names under the TLD and the technical operation of the TLD, including the operation of its name servers, the maintenance of its databases and the distribution of TLD zone files across name servers, irrespective of whether any of those operations are being performed by the entity or are outsourced;
Amendment 256 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ‘legitimate access seekers’ means any natural or legal person, including competent authorities under Union or national law for the prevention, investigation or prosecution of criminal offences, CSIRTs, CERTs, providers of electronic communications networks and services, and providers of cybersecurity technologies and services, seeking DNS data upon a justified request on the basis of Union or national law for the purposes of preventing DNS abuse, detecting and preventing crime and fraud, protecting minors, protecting intellectual property, and protecting against hate speech;
Amendment 257 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 22
(22) ‘social networking services platform’ means a platform that enables end-users to connect, share, discover and communicate with each other via number- independent interpersonal communications services across multiple devices, and in particular, via chats, posts, videos and recommendations);
Amendment 272 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each Member State shall adopt a national cybersecurity strategy defining the strategic objectives and, the required technical, organisational, and financial resources to achieve those objectives, and the appropriate policy and regulatory measures, with a view to achieving and maintaining a high level of cybersecurity. The national cybersecurity strategy shall include, in particular, the following:
Amendment 277 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a governance framework to achieve those objectives and priorities, including the policies referred to in paragraph 2, and an appropriate framework defining the roles and responsibilities of public bodies and entities as well as other relevant actors, underpinning the cooperation and coordination, at the national level, between the competent authorities designated under Articles 7(1) and 8(1), the single point of contact designated under Article 8(3), and the CSIRTs designated under Article 9;
Amendment 284 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) guidelines addressing cybersecurity in the supply chain for ICT products and services used by entities outside the scope of this Directive, and in particular supply chain challenges faced by SMEs;
Amendment 287 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)
(da) a policy on promoting the integration of open-source tools and applications;
Amendment 288 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) a policy to promote and support the development and integration of AI and other emerging technologies in cybersecurity-enhancing tools and applications;
Amendment 289 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) a policy on promoting and developing cybersecurity skills, awareness raising and research and development initiatives, including targeted policies addressing issues relating to gender representation and balance in the aforementioned areas;
Amendment 290 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)
(ea) a policy to promote cyber hygiene programmes comprising a baseline set of practices and controls;
Amendment 293 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) a policy, including relevant procedures and governance frameworks, to support and promote the establishment of cybersecurity PPPs;
Amendment 301 #
2020/0359(COD)
3. Member States shall notify their national cybersecurity strategies to the Commission within three months from their adoption. Member States may exclude specific information from the notification where and to the extent that it is strictly necessary to preserve national security.
Amendment 302 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall assess their national cybersecurity strategies at least every four years on the basis of key performance indicators and, where necessary, amend them. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) shall assist Member States, upon request, in the development of a national strategy and of key performance indicators for the assessment of the strategy. ENISA shall provide guidance to Member States in order to align their already formulated national cybersecurity strategies with the requirements and obligations set out in this Directive.
Amendment 311 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. ENISA shall develop and maintain a European vulnerability registry. To that end, ENISA shall establish and maintain the appropriate information systems, policies and procedures, and the necessary technical and organisational measures to ensure the security and integrity of the registry, with a view in particular to enabling important and essential entities and their suppliers of network and information systems, as well as entities excluded from the scope of this Directive, and their suppliers, to disclose and register vulnerabilities present in ICT products or ICT services, as well as to provide access to the information on vulnerabilities contained in the registry to all interested parties, enabling all parties and in particular, the users of the ICT products or ICT services concerned to adopt appropriate mitigating measures. The registry shall, in particular, include information describing the vulnerability, the affected ICT product or ICT services and the severity of the vulnerability in terms of the circumstances under which it may be exploited, and the availability of related patches and, in the absence of available patches, guidance addressed to users of vulnerable products and services as to how the risks resulting from disclosed vulnerabilities may be mitigated.
Amendment 314 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where a Member State designates more than one competent authorities referred to in paragraph1, it should clearly indicate which of these competent authorities shall serve as the main point of contact for the management of large- scale incidents and crises.
Amendment 320 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that each CSIRT has adequate resources and the technical capabilities necessary to carry out effectively their tasks as set out in Article 10(23).
Amendment 325 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) CSIRTs shall be equipped with an appropriate system for managclassifying, routing, and routtracking requests, in particular, to facilitate effective and efficient handovers;
Amendment 326 #
2020/0359(COD)
(ca) CSIRTs shall have appropriate codes of conduct in place to ensure the confidentiality and trustworthiness of their operations;
Amendment 327 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) CSIRTs shall be equipped with redundant systems and backup working space to ensure continuity of its services, including full-spectrum connectivity across networks, information systems and services, and devices;
Amendment 328 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) CSIRTs shall have appropriate descriptions of the skillsets required by staff to meet the technical capabilities necessary to perform assigned tasks;
Amendment 329 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) CSIRTs shall have appropriate internal training frameworks and, where suitable, relevant policies to support external technical training of staff in order to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement;
Amendment 330 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. CSIRTs shall develop the following technical capabilities to perform their tasks: (a) The ability to conduct real-time monitoring of networks and information systems, and anomaly detection; (b) The ability to support penetration prevention operations including, in particular, the detection and analysis of sophisticated cyber threats; (c) The ability to collect and conduct complex forensic data analysis, and reverse engineering of cyber threats; (d) The ability to filter harmful communication content including, but not limited to, malicious e-mails; (e) The ability to protect data, including personal and sensitive data, from unauthorised exfiltration; (f) The ability to enforce strong authentication and access privileges; (g) The ability to analyse and attribute cyber threats.
Amendment 352 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) facilitating the transfer of technology and relevant measures, policies and frameworks among the CSIRTs;
Amendment 353 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point g – point v
Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point g – point v
(v) contribution to the national cybersecurity incident and crisis response plan referred to in Article 7 (34);
Amendment 364 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) the general level of cybersecurity awareness amongst citizens and consumers, the security of consumer- facing connected devices, and the security of digital public services and the respective digital infrastructures through which such services are offered to citizens;
Amendment 368 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 – point c b (new)
(cb) the alignment of Member States’ national cybersecurity strategies referred to in Article 5, including the level of convergence of key performance indicators for the assessment of the strategies.
Amendment 369 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The report shall include the obstacles identified at the national level, particular policy recommendations for increasing the level of cybersecurity across the Union, and a summary of the findings for the particular period from the Agency’s EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Reports issued by ENISA in accordance with Article 7(6) of Regulation (EU) 2019/881.
Amendment 370 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. ENISA, in cooperation with the Commission and with guidance from the Cooperation Group and the CSIRTs network, shall prepare the methodological specifications, including the relevant variables underpinning the scoring and validation of the cybersecurity index referred to in paragraph 1(e).
Amendment 372 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission shall establish, after consulting the Cooperation Group and ENISA, and at the latest by 18 months following the entry into force of this Directive, the methodology and content of a peer-review system for assessing the effectiveness of the Member States’ cybersecurity policies. ENISA shall develop templates for the self-assessment of the reviewed aspects, which Member States being reviewed shall complete and provide to designated experts prior to the commencement of the peer-review process. The reviews shall be conducted by cybersecurity technical experts drawn from ENISA and at least two Member States different than the one reviewed and shall cover at least the following:
Amendment 374 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point iii
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point iii
(iii) the operationtechnical capabilities and effectiveness of CSIRTs; in executing their tasks;
Amendment 375 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The methodology shall include objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent criteria on the basis of which the Member States shall designate experts eligible to carry out the peer reviews. The Commission, supported by ENISA, shall develop appropriate codes of conduct underpinning the work methods of designated experts participating in peer- reviews to safeguard the confidentiality of information obtained through the peer- review process, and the non-disclosure of such information to any third parties. ENISA and the Commission shall designate experts to participate as observers in the peer-reviews. The Commission, supported by ENISA, shall establish within the methodology as referred to in paragraph 1 an objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent system for the selection and the random allocation of experts for each peer review.
Amendment 376 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Peer reviews shall entail actual or virtual on-site visits and off-site exchanges. In view of the principle of good cooperation, the designated experts tasked with carrying out the peer-review shall communicate the aspects under review as referred to in paragraph 1, including any additional targeted issues specific to the Member State or sectors referred to in paragraph 3, and request a corresponding self-assessment report from the Member States being reviewed. The Member States being reviewed shall provide the designated experts with the requested information necessary for the assessment of the reviewed aspects. Any information obtained through the peer review process shall be used solely for that purpose. The experts participating in the peer review shall not disclose any sensitive or confidential information obtained in the course of that review to any third parties.
Amendment 378 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 6
Article 16 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that any risk of conflict of interests concerning the designated experts are revealed to the other Member States, the Commission and ENISA without undue delay, before the designation of experts referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 379 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 7
Article 16 – paragraph 7
7. Experts participating in peer reviews shall draft reports on the findings and conclusions of the reviews. The reports shall include recommendations to enable improvement on the aspects covered by the peer-review process, including recommendations on the transfer of technologies, tools, measures, and processes from Member States carrying out the peer-review to the Member State being reviewed. The reports shall be submitted to the Commission, the Cooperation Group, the CSIRTs network and ENISA. The reports shall be discussed in the Cooperation Group and the CSIRTs network. The reports may be published on the dedicated website of the Cooperation Group.
Amendment 383 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that members of the management body follow specific trainingof essential and important entities follow specific trainings, and shall encourage essential and important entities to offer similar trainings to all employees, on a regular basis, to gain sufficient knowledge and skills in order to apprehend and assess cybersecurity risks and management practices and their impact on the operations of the entity.
Amendment 389 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities shall take appropriate and proportionate technical, operational and organisational measures to manage the risks posed to the security of network and information systems which those entities use infor their operations or for the provision of their services. Having regard to the state of the art, those measures shall ensure a level of security of network and information systems appropriate to the risk presented.
Amendment 391 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) incident handling (prevention, detection, andmitigation, response to, recovery from, and attribution of incidents);
Amendment 394 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) business continuity, disaster recovery and crisis management;
Amendment 399 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) deployment of secured voice, video and text communications, and of secured emergency communications systems within the entity;
Amendment 424 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities notify, without undue delay, the competent authorities or the CSIRT in accordance with paragraphs 32 and 43 of any incident having a significant impact on. Where the incident concerns the provisions of their services. Where appropriate, those entities shall notify, without undue delay, the recipientsentities’ services, those entities shall notify affected users about the unavailability or underlying risks of use of their services of incidents that are likely to adversely affect the provision of that service in order to mitigate the adverse effects of the incident. Essential and important entities may deviate from notifying affected users in case of overriding reasons inducing, but not limited to, that notification worsening the impact of an ongoing incident. Member States shall ensure that those entities report, among others, any information enabling the competent authorities or the CSIRT to determine any cross-border impact of the incident. The notification shall not make the notifying entity subject to increased liability.
Amendment 431 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 433 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 445 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point -a (new)
(-a) an early warning within 24 hours after having become aware of an incident, without any obligations on the entity concerned to disclose additional information regarding the incident;
Amendment 448 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) without undue delay and in any event within 724 hours after having become aware of the incident, an initial notification, which, where applicable, shall indicate whether the incident is presumably caused by unlawful or malicious action;
Amendment 453 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
Article 20 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point c – introductory part
(c) a finalcomprehensive report not later than one month after the submission of the report under point (a), including at least the following:
Amendment 463 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 5
Article 20 – paragraph 5
5. The competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall provide, within 24 hours after receiving the initial notification referred to in point (ab) of paragraph 43, a response to the notifying entity, including initial feedback on the incident and, upon request of the entity, guidance on the implementation of possible mitigation measures. Where the CSIRT did not receive the notification referred to in paragraph 1 , the guidance shall be provided by the competent authority in collaboration with the CSIRT. The CSIRT shall provide additional technical support if the concerned entity so requests. Where the incident is suspected to be of criminal nature, the competent national authorities or the CSIRT shall also provide guidance on reporting the incident to law enforcement authorities.
Amendment 471 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 8
Article 20 – paragraph 8
8. At the request of the competent authority or the CSIRT, the single point of contact shall forward notifications received pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 1 to the single points of contact of other affected Member States. In compliance with Union law, or in accordance with Member State legislation compliant with Union law, the single point of contact shall preserve the security and commercial interests of the essential or important entity reporting the incident, including the confidentiality of the information provided by the reporting entity in the notification of the incident, when forwarding the notification to the single points of contact of other affected Member States.
Amendment 475 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 9
Article 20 – paragraph 9
9. The single point of contact shall submit to ENISA on a monthly basis a summary report including anonymised and aggregated data on incidents, significant cyber threats and near misses notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 and in accordance withof this Article, and Article 27. In order to contribute to the provision of comparable information, ENISA may issue technical guidance on the parameters of the information included in the summary report.
Amendment 478 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 10
Article 20 – paragraph 10
10. Competent authorities shall provide to the competent authorities designated pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive] information on incidents and cyber threats notified in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 by essential entities identified as critical entities, or as entities equivalent to critical entities, pursuant to Directive (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Resilience of Critical Entities Directive].
Amendment 481 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. ENISA, in cooperation with the Cooperation Group, shall develop common incident notification templates by [date of transposition deadline of the Directive], to streamline the reporting obligations of essential and important entities, and simplify the sharing of relevant information referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 483 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 11
Article 20 – paragraph 11
11. The Commission, may adopt implementing acts further specifying the type of information, the format and the procedure of a notification submitted pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2. The Commission may also adopt implementing shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts to further specifying the cases in which an incident shall be considered significant as referred to in paragraph 3. Those implementing acts shall be adopte2, and in accordance with the examination procedureercise of delegation power referred to in Article 37(2)6.
Amendment 488 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. In order to demonstrate compliance with certain requirements of Article 18, Member States may requirand following guidance from ENISA, the Commission, and the Cooperation Group, Member States shall encourage essential and important entities to certify certain ICT products, ICT services and ICT processes, developed either by the essential and important entities or procured from third parties, under specific European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted pursuant to Article 49 of Regulation (EU) 2019/881. The products, services and processes subject to certification may be developed by an essential or important entity or procured from third parti, or under equivalent and internationally accepted certification schemes.
Amendment 502 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of contributing to the security, stability and resilience of the DNS, Member States shall ensure that TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD shall collect and maintain accurate and complete domain name registration data in a dedicated database facility with due diligence subject to Union data protection law as regards data which are personal data.
Amendment 505 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD publish, without undue delaymake publicly available, within 72 hours after the registration of a domain name, domain registration data which are not personal dataof legal persons as registrants.
Amendment 507 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD provide access to specific domain name registration data upon lawful and, including personal data, upon duly justified requests of legitimate access seekers, in compliance with Union data protection law. Member States shall ensure that the TLD registries and the entities providing domain name registration services for the TLD reply without undue delayreply within 72 hours to all requests for access. Member States shall ensure that policies and procedures to disclose such data are made publicly available. The Commission may adopt implementing acts laying out the requirements to be demonstrated by legitimate access seekers to TLD registries and entities providing domain name registration services before access to specific domain name registration data is granted. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 37(2).
Amendment 518 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. ENISA shall create and maintain a registry for essential and important entities referred to in Article 24(1). ENISA shall establish appropriate information classification and management protocols to ensure the security and confidentiality of disclosed information, and restrict the access, storage, and transmission of such information to intended users. The entities shall submit the following information to ENISA by [12 months after entering into force of the Directive at the latest]:
Amendment 523 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Member States shall ensure that essential and important entities may exchange relevant cybersecurity information among themselves including information relating to cyber threats, near misses, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, tactics, techniques and procedures, cybersecurity alerts and configuration tools, where such information sharing:
Amendment 528 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure thfacilitate the exchange of information takes place withinby enabling the establishment of trusted communities of essential and important entities. Such exchange shall be implemented through information sharing arrangements in respect of the potentially sensitive nature of the information shared and in compliance with the rules of Union law referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 529 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3
Article 26 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall set out rules specifying the procedure,facilitate information sharing by making operational elements (including the use of dedicated ICT platforms), and content and conditionsvailable of the information sharing arrangements referred to in paragraph 2. Such rul, and may impose certain conditions on the information made available by competent authorities or CSIRTs. Member States shall also lay down the details of the involvement of public authorities in such arrangements, as well as operational elements, including the use of dedicated IT platforms. Member States shall offer support to the application of such arrangements in accordance with their policies referred to in Article 5(2) (g(l).
Amendment 546 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) targeted security audits based on risk assessments orperformed by the competent authorities, risk assessments performed by the audited entity, or in the absence thereof, risk-related available information;
Amendment 552 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point i
Article 29 – paragraph 4 – point i
Amendment 557 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) where applicable, temporarily suspend or request a certification or authorisation body to temporarily suspend a certification or authorisation concerning part or all the services or activities provided by an essential entity until the entity takes the necessary action to remedy the deficiencies or comply with the requirements of the competent authority for which such sanctions were applied;
Amendment 565 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) impose or request the imposition by the relevant bodies or courts according to national laws of a temporary ban against any person discharging managerial responsibilities at chief executive officer or legal representative level in that essential entity, and of any other natural person held responsible for the breach, from exercising managerial functions in that entity from exercising managerial functions in that entity. This provision shall not apply to public administration entities as referred to in point (23) of Article 4.
Amendment 566 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Article 29 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 570 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 7 – point c
Article 29 – paragraph 7 – point c
(c) the actual damage caused or losses incurred or potential damage or losses that could have been triggered, insofar as they can be determined. Where evaluating this aspect, account shall be taken, amongst others, of actual or potentialincluding financial or economic losses, effects on other services, and the number of users affected or potentially affected;
Amendment 574 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) targeted security audits based on risk assessments orperformed by the competent authority, risk assessments performed by the audited entity, or in the absence thereof, risk-related available information;
Amendment 575 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) security scans based on objective, non-discriminatory, fair and transparent risk assessment criteria;
Amendment 577 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h
Article 30 – paragraph 4 – point h
Amendment 582 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Where the competent authorities have indications that the infringement by an essential or important entity of the obligations laid down in Articles 18 and 20 entails a personal data breach, as defined by Article 4(12) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 which shall be notified pursuant to Article 33 of that Regulation, they shall inform the supervisory authorities competent pursuant to Articles 55 and 56 of that Regulation within a reasonable period of timeout undue delay.
Amendment 586 #
2020/0359(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 a (new)
As regards Digital Providers referred to in point (6) of Annex II, where platforms operated by such important entities are classified as very large online platforms within the meaning of Article 25 of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act) and amending Directive 2000/31/EC], or where the providers of core platform services are designated as gatekeepers within the meaning of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) XXXX/XXXX [Contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act)], these providers shall be designated as essential entities within the meaning of this Directive to adequately address the functioning of the economy and society in relation to cybersecurity, given the systemic risk stemming from the functioning and use made of their services in the Union, or the important gateway function that their core platform services serve for business users to reach end users.
Amendment 202 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
2. The relevant Union institutions and the Member States shall take the necessary measures at Union and national level respectively, to enable the collective achievement of the climate-neutrality objective set out in paragraph 1, taking into account the importance of promoting a fairness and solidarity among Member States roadmap for sustainable change that is based on just transition which takes into account the starting points of Member States, the differences they will face in their transitions depending on their primary polluting industries, and differences in size or geographic locations. This roadmap shall guarantee social and economic protections, and solidarity among Member States. It shall include guidance on how the Union as a whole can achieve the 2030 emissions reduction target. It shall also include intermediary emissions targets for 2040 that are based on a transparent and quantifiable impact assessment and a strong governance framework.
Amendment 346 #
2020/0036(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point j a (new)
(ja) the formulation and implementation of all EU and national climate legislation should involve social partners and other relevant civil society stakeholders in order to ensure that carbon-neutrality is achieved in a fair, inclusive and socially sustainable manner.
Amendment 56 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union and requires substantial additional allocation from the Union Budget. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. However, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 has had a profound impact on the European and global economies and it is necessary to increase the investments planned to achieve the climate neutrality objectives. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium to long term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or, have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion. Such misbalance should be reflected in fair allocation of resources to affected Member states and regions requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoid negative socio-economic impacts on industries and workers. JTF should address the most vulnerable regions and workers affected by the socio-economic transition and prevent deepening of energy poverty.
Amendment 66 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy constitutes one of the most important policy objectives for the Union. On 12 December 2019, the European Council endorsed the objective of achieving a climate-neutral Union by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. While fighting climate change and environmental degradation will benefit all in the long term and provides opportunities and challenges for all in the medium term, not all regions and Member States start their transition from the same point or have the same capacity to respond. Some are more advanced than others, whereas the transition entails a wider social and economic impact for those regions that rely heavily on fossil fuels - especially coal, lignite, peat and oil shale - or greenhouse gas intensive industries. Such a situation not only creates the risk of a variable speed transition in the Union as regards climate action and negative demographic changes, but also of growing disparities between regions, detrimental to the objectives of social, economic and territorial cohesion.
Amendment 78 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The green recovery should play an important role in mitigating the negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis by creating opportunities for affected regions, industries, SMEs, and can therefore play a crucial role as post-crisis recovery plans.
Amendment 79 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 b (new)
Recital 4 b (new)
(4b) Just Transition Fund should tackle energy poverty as an issue of social justice, and should compensate incomes of most vulnerable groups in countries that do not have adequate financial reserves. In defining these measures, an active participations of trade unions, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders complementing national and regional governments is essential.
Amendment 88 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) In view of the importance of implementing the "Clean Energy for all European package" which plays a key role in the European Union's transition towards a climate neutral economy and in completing the Energy Union, JTF will play an important role in the reconversion of former mine sites to renewable energy generation. This can reduce decommissioning costs, contribute to energy security and provide economic value and jobs to post-mining communities. The development of such projects benefits from the existence of infra-structure and extensive land availability; solutions need to be addressed on a case-by-case basis to ensure suitability to the local conditions. Close cooperation between companies, regulators, investors, land-use planners and local communities is essential to identify the most sustainable uses and maximize social-economic development.
Amendment 97 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the importance of tackling climate change in line with the Union’s commitments to implement the Paris Agreement, the commitment regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the increased ambition of the Union as proposed in the European Green Deal, the JTF should provide a key contribution to mainstream climate actions. Resources from the JTF own envelope are additional and come on top of the investments needed to achieve the overall target of 25% of the Union budget expenditure contributing to climate objectives. Resources transferred from the ERDF and ESF+ willmay contribute fully to the achievement of this target according to Members States necessity.
Amendment 101 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The resources from the JTF should complement the resources available under cohesion policy. The transfer mechanism should be optional and not mandatory in order to allow Member States to assess the best way to allocate resources.
Amendment 108 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The establishment of the JTF should not lead to cuts to, or transfers from cohesion policy effectively reducing the fund devoted to other cohesion policy program.
Amendment 131 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a continual transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line withrespect of the achievement of the EU 2030 climate objectives, as set up in the article 2of the European climate law, and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy and the creation of sustainable jobs. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 132 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) This Regulation identifies types of investments for which expenditure may be supported by the JTF. All supported activities should be pursued in full respect of the climate and environmental priorities of the Union. The list of investments should include those that support local economies and are sustainable in the long- term, taking into account all the objectives of the Green Deal. The projects financed should contribute to a transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. For declining sectors, such as energy production based on coal, lignite, peat and oil shale or extraction activities for these solid fossil fuels, support should be linked to the phasing out of the activity and the corresponding reduction in the employment level. As regards transforming sectors with high greenhouse gas emission levels, support should promote new activities through the deployment of new technologies, new processes or products, leading to significant emission reduction, in line with the EU 2030 climate objectives and EU climate neutrality by 205013 while maintaining and enhancing sustainable and quality employment and avoiding environmental degradation. Particular attention should also be given to activities enhancing innovation and research in advanced and sustainable technologies, as well as in the fields of digitalisation and connectivity, provided that such measures help mitigate the negative side effects of a transition towards, and contribute to, a climate- neutral and circular economy. __________________ 13 As set out in “A Clean Planet for all European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy”, Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the European Council, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank - COM(2018) 773 final.
Amendment 139 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) To protect citizens who are most vulnerable to the climate transition, the JTF should also cover the up-skilling and reskilling of the affected workers, with the aim of helping them to provide necessary qualifications and adapt to new employment opportunities, as well as providingor adequately support them with providing alternatives such as job- search assistance to jobseekers and their active inclusion into the labour marke, income support to ensure subsequent inclusion and re-inclusion to the labour market avoiding both short and long-term unemployment directly linked to the transition. These actions should also take the gender dimension in due account.
Amendment 146 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) Effective implementation of JTF and JTM depends not only on the JTF regulation as such but also on the state aid regime that limits the aid intensity in regions. General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) must foresee higher aid intensity and other possible measures to allow public investments in Just Transition regions.
Amendment 155 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to enhance the economic diversification of territories impacted by the transition, the JTF should provide support to productive investment in SMEs. Productive investment should be understood as investment in fixed capital or immaterial assets of enterprises in view of producing goods and services thereby contributing to gross-capital formation and sustainable and quality employment. For enterprises other than SMEs, productive investments should only be supported if they are necessary for mitigating job losses resulting from the transition, by creating or protecting a significant number of jobs and they do not lead to or result from relocation. Investments in existing industrial facilities, including those covered by the Union Emissions Trading System, should be allowed if they contribute to the transition to a climate- neutral economy by 2050 and go substantially below the relevant benchmarks established for free allocation under Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council14 and if they result in the protection of a significant number of jobs. Any such investment should be justified accordingly in the relevant territorial just transition plan. In order to protect the integrity of the internal market and cohesion policy, support to undertakings should comply with Union State aid rules as set out in Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and, in particular, support to productive investments by enterprises other than SMEs should be limited to enterprises located in areas designated as assisted areas for the purposes of points (a) and (c) of Article 107(3) TFEU. __________________ 14Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (OJ L 275, 25.10.2003, p. 32).
Amendment 159 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The planned revision of State Aid rules should aim at reinforcing and simplifying the investment capacity in sustainable solutions and concrete tools for national, regional and local authorities whose role will be instrumental in an effective and innovative implementation of the Just Transition Fund;
Amendment 165 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to provide flexibility for the programming of the JTF resources under the Investment for jobs and growth goal, it should be possible to prepare a self- standing JTF programme or to programme JTF resources in one or more dedicated priorities within a programme supported by the European Regional Development Fund (‘ERDF’), the European Social Fund Plus (‘ESF+’) or the Cohesion Fund with additional resources. In accordance with Article 21a of Regulation (EU) [new CPR], JTF resources should be reinforced with complementary funding from the ERDF and the ESF+, which should be given additional resources for this purpose. The respective amounts transferred from the ERDF and the ESF+ should be on voluntary basis and consistent with the type of operations set out in the territorial just transition plans.
Amendment 168 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The JTF support should be conditional on the effective implementation of a transition process in a specific territory in order to achieve a National climate-neutral economy. In that regard, Member States supported by the Commission should prepare, in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders and supported by the Commissionregional governments, trade unions, civil society organizations and relevant stakeholders, territorial just transition plans, detailing the transition process, consistently with their National Energy and Climate Plans and enhancing their climate ambition as well as the European Semester Country Report. To this end, the Commission should set up a Just Transition Platform, which would build on the existing platform for coal regions in transition to enable bilateral and multilateral exchanges of experience on lessons learnt and best practices across all affected sectors including energy-intensive industries and carbon-dependent regions.
Amendment 180 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The territorial just transition plans should identify the territories most negatively affected, where JTF support should be concentrated and describe specific actions to be undertaken to reach a climate-neutral economy, notably as regards the conversion or closure of facilities involving fossil fuel production or other greenhouse gas intensive activities whilst maintaining and expanding employment opportunities in the affected territories in order to avoid social exclusion. Those territories should be precisely defined and correspond to NUTS level 3 regions or should be parts thereof. The plans should detail the challenges and needs of those territories and identify the type of operations needed in a manner that ensures the coherent development of climate-resilient economic activities that are also consistent with the transition to climate-neutrality and the objectives of the Green Deal. Only investments in accordance with the transition plans should receive financial support from the JTF. The territorial just transition plans should be part of the programmes (supported by the ERDF, the ESF+, the Cohesion Fund or the JTF, as the case may be) which are approved by the Commission.
Amendment 184 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) The JTF should ensure the active participation of relevant public authorities, economic and social partners, including trade unions and other relevant civil society stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of the territorial just transition plans;
Amendment 218 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall support the Investment for jobs and growth goal in all Member States and regions facing subsequent decarbonisation challenge and requiring adequate financial support to ensure real just transition and avoiding negative socio-economic impacts on industries, SMEs, including start-ups, as well as workers who lose their jobs as consequence of the transition.
Amendment 227 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The resources for the JTF under the Investment for jobs and growth goal available for budgetary commitment for the period 2021-2027 shall be EUR 7.519 billion in 2018 prices, which(“principal amount”), and shall not be transferred from the allocations of the Funds covered by Regulation (EU) …/… [new CPR]. The principal amount may be increased, as the case may be, by additional resources allocated in the Union budget, and by other resources in accordance with the applicable basic act.
Amendment 238 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The JTF shall only support activities that are directly linked to its specific objective as set out in Article 2 and which contribute to the implementation of thsustainable territorial just transition plans established in accordance with Article 7.
Amendment 244 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In accordance with paragraph 1, the JTF shall exclusively support the following activities:
Amendment 247 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to creation of sustainable and quality new jobs related to green economy, economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 252 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) productive and sustainable investments in SMEs, including start-ups, leading to economic diversification and reconversion;
Amendment 254 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) investments in the creation of new firms, and in the expansions of existing ones, with a particular emphasis on SMEs and start-ups in order to contribute to economic diversification and reconversion, including through business incubators and consulting services;
Amendment 265 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, in greenhouse gas emission reduction including investments in sustainable mobility and decarbonisation of the transport sector, energy efficiency and/or renewable energy; emphasising investment in renewables, smart electricity solutions, together with related infrastructure and in circular economy and environmental remediation.
Amendment 272 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d
(d) investments in the deployment of technology and infrastructures for affordable clean energy, in greenhouse gas emission reduction, storage, energy efficiency and renewable energy, including alternative fuels infrastructure;
Amendment 287 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) targeted energy efficiency measures to address energy poverty;
Amendment 305 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) investments in activities related to medical products, equipment and devices;
Amendment 309 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing project, related to revitalization, decontamination, access and renovation of former coal and other mines and power station as well as brownfield sites and facilities, land restoration and repurposing projects, including afforestation of post coal mine sites;
Amendment 315 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f
(f) investments in green infrastructure, regeneration and decontamination of sites, land restoration and repurposing projects;
Amendment 330 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h
(h) upskilling and reskilling of workers and jobseekers towards the green economy sector;
Amendment 333 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) developing social infrastructure needed to support the access to labour market, social inclusion and active health ageing;
Amendment 334 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point i
(i) job-search assistance to jobseekers; and income support to workers who lost their job as consequence of the transition.
Amendment 340 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point j
(j) active inclusion of jobseekers and early retirement support;;
Amendment 366 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) investment related to the production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of fossil fuels with the exception of investments aimed at switching from coal-fired power plants to small flexible gas power plants to ensure the transition to climate neutrality;
Amendment 381 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from Article 5 (d) and following the approval by the Commission, the investments related to production, processing, distribution, storage or combustion of natural gas shall be supported by JTF under the following cumulative conditions: - The investments are retrofitting and/or replacing existing more carbon-intensive infrastructure; - The supported infrastructure is synergistic with renewable and other carbon-neutral energy production capacity. The derogation shall only be used and granted for the purposes of the transition period until 2050.
Amendment 393 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The JTF priority or priorities shall comprise the JTF resources consisting of all or part of the JTF allocation for the Member States and on a voluntary basis the resources transferred in accordance with Article [21a] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. The total of the ERDF and ESF+ resources transferred to the JTF priority shall be at least equal to one and a half times the amount of support from the JTF to that priority but shall not exceed three times that amount.
Amendment 397 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively directly and indirectly affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in the short and long term, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity and conversion to alternative industries in sectors whose finished industrial products are ultimately incompatible with the target of carbon neutrality. __________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 398 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall prepare, together with the relevant authorities of the territories concerned on both national and regional level, one or more territorial just transition plans covering one or more affected territories corresponding to level 3 of the common classification of territorial units for statistics (‘NUTS level 3 regions’) as established by Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 868/201417 or parts thereof, in accordance with the template set out in Annex II. Those territories shall be those most negatively affected based on the economic and social impacts resulting from the transition, in particular with regard to expected job losses in fossil fuel production and use and the transformation needs of the production processes of industrial facilities with the highest greenhouse gas intensity. Relevant authorities and stakeholders should be actively involved in all phases of the process: preparatory, selection and implementation. __________________ 17 Regulation (EC) No 1059/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the establishment of a common classification of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) (OJ L 154 21.6.2003, p. 1).
Amendment 418 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) an assessment of the transition challenges faced by the most negatively affected territories, including the social, economic, and environmental impact of the transition to a climate-neutral economy, identifying the potential number of affected jobs and job losses, number of enterprises disrupted and expected revenue losses, the development needs and objectives, to be reached by 2030 linked to the transformation or closure of greenhouse gas-intensive activities or activities whose finished industrial products are ultimately incompatible with the target of carbon neutrality in those territories;
Amendment 426 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) a description of the expected contribution of the JTF support to addressing the social, economic energy security, and environmental impacts of the transition to a climate- neutral economy; and preventing deepening of energy poverty
Amendment 432 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) a description of the governance mechanisms consisting of the partnership arrangements, the monitoring and evaluation measures planned and the responsible bodies both on national and regional level;
Amendment 445 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point j
(j) synergies and complementarities with other Union programmes, funds and pillars of the Just Transition Mechanism to address identified development needs.
Amendment 448 #
2020/0006(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preparation and implementation of territorial just transition plans shall involve the relevant partners in accordance with Article [6] of Regulation (EU) [new CPR]. as well as representatives of industry, energy sector, social partners, national and regional authorities and relevant stakeholders
Amendment 33 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls Parliament’s position on the overall financial envelope for Horizon Europe of EUR 120 billion (in 2018 prices); c as a strong commitment to deliver on the future challenges, including the new Green Deal; draws the attention that a Horizon Europe budget decrease by 10 billion EUR would result in GDP loss of 110 billion EUR over 25 years, job loss of 100.000 by 2040, 5.300 less R&I projects funded, 50.000 less researchers supported and a loss of 900 patents. Calls on the Commission in this regard to present the 2021 draft budget accordingly in order to ensure that research and innovation activities will contribute to reducing the R&I divide and to strengthen market deployment of innovative solutions; and will continue in areas that are essential for the EU’s strategic autonomy and benefit its citizens and, society and industry, such as digital transformation, healthcare and space; recalls in this context the importance of fundamental research;
Amendment 50 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines that all areas of the budget need to contribute to the overall goals of the European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recalls in this context the importance of the introduction of a Just Transition Fund to address societal, socio-economic, technological and environmental impacts on workers, sectors and communities adversely affected by the transition from coal and carbon dependence, and; calls for solid financing of the fund with additional fresh financial resources rather than reducing other funded programs;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the latest plans of the Council on the overall spending is not satisfactory and demand an increase of budget in line with the ambitious political goals to manage the climate and digital transition; reiterates the need to reform the EU own resources system, aiming at mitigating the predominance of GNI contributions from member states; stresses the need for an ambitious draft budget, in particular for new programmes such as the Digital Europe Programme, which need to become operational as soon as possible in order to help make the EU more competitive;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2213(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Draws the attention that significant investment is needed to achieve the ambitions set by the European Green Deal, which will require the mobilisation of funds from both the public and private sectors; calls on the Commission to reform the EU own resources system and propose, among other measures, taxation of big multinational companies in the country they generate profit, a financial transaction tax and a carbon adjustment mechanism.
Amendment 157 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim ofto strengthen resilience, foster sustainable development and deliver tangible results for society, ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation;
Amendment 170 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) maintain the inclusive naturright balance between the inclusive nature and differentiation principle of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability, better economic governance and stability, reinforced citizens’ rights, energy security and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 186 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) devise additional measures for deeper integration and further sectoral cooperation, such as in selected EU agencies, intra-EU programmes and initiatives, in full compliance with existing conditionalities and pursuant to the EU’s incentive-based approach to achieve further convergence in the spirit of the “more for more” principle;
Amendment 213 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit include a clear strategy and a long-term common vision for further engagement within the EaP beyond 2020,reinforced EU commitments and a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their own;
Amendment 220 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) acknowledge that the EaP should continue to be an attractive framework for cooperation and provide clear incentives, in line with the “more for more” principle, in order to keep partner countries engaged in the reform process and on their path towards EU;
Amendment 405 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts and new type of challenges such as hybrid threats, cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns that need to be tackled in a difficult geostrategic context;
Amendment 502 #
2019/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z
Paragraph 1 – point z
(z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries both at national and local level and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; there is also a need to step-up strategic communication efforts and those aimed at countering disinformation;
Amendment 38 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas, on March 2019, the European Commission, as a response to a Parliament’s request, declared it would continue to apply strict conditionality to its financial assistance to Moldova, and together with the EEAS, will monitor and assess Moldova's progress in implementation of DCFTA/AA with the EU in all sectoral areas, through both bilateral and Eastern Partnership regional channels;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines that the situation in Moldova should be closely monitored in the long term, including during the pre- electoral period, in accordance with the normal OSCE/ODIHR practices and standards, particularly in the current period of crisis, as the forthcoming presidential elections will be a test for democracy and the rule of law in the country;
Amendment 135 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Deplores the progressive distancing from the European path of the current government in Chisinau, to the detriment of country's democratic aspirations and urges all pro-European political parties to find solutions through dialogue, in order to ensure the continuity of the European integration process of the Republic of Moldova and to fully benefit from all the advantages offered by the AA / DCFTA;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Amendment 4 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the European Court of Auditors Briefing paper on EU support for energy storage (Review No 04/2019),
Amendment 8 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the Commission estimates that the EU will need to be able to store six times more energy than today to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050;
Amendment 16 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the transition to a climate- neutral economy requires an energy transition away from fossil fuels towards a climate-neutral and renewable-based system;
Amendment 21 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas most renewable electricity sources, such as wind and solar, are intermittent and variable; whereas the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the electricity system requires increased flexibility regarding supply and demand in order to stabilise the electricity grid and to prevent extreme price fluctuations to maintain security of supply and affordability of energy; whereas this increased flexibility requires increased energy storage facilities in the EU;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Member States to fully explore their energy storage potential and to define a policy strategy for storage;
Amendment 47 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on the Commission to develop a comprehensive strategy on energy storage; encourages the Commission to consider all kinds of energy storage including batteries, pumped storage, fly wheels, fuel cells and thermal storage with a technology-open approach, as different storage technologies can have different use cases such as long- and short-term storage and use in industry, transport or homes; notes that the strategy should address the current lack of long-term storage; further encourages the Commission to lay out in the strategy ways to support research, development, innovation and adequate investment in energy storage;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to establish a task force involving all relevant Directorates-General to develop this strategy, including a comprehensive analysis of the carbon footprint and life cycle of storage technologies, taking into account at leasthe market and services related aspects, including but not limited to the extraction and/or production of raw materials, the manufacturing process, transport and the recycling process, where applicabland the maintenance process, where applicable; the task force should also assess the potential of the various storage technologies and solutions to create local value chains and market-oriented business models catering for new jobs and services in Europe;
Amendment 73 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a renewable-based system requires innovative approaches in research, a well- developed and smart electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply; therefore calls on the Commission to continue providing support for research in storage, including on new and emerging alternative technologies, in the framework of Horizon Europe;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the energy transition towards a climate-neutral and renewable- based system requires a well-developed electricity grid and advanced storage technologies, backup generation and demand management in order to secure a constant power supply;
Amendment 86 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the synergies between the energy storage and interconnectors; interconnectors have a significant role in the provision of flexibility to the grid, as they help balance the generation of countries with different RES generation profiles and improve the efficiency of the use of their storage capacity;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply and affordability of energy; stresses that reliable powerenergy supply, increased energy efficiency, affordability and the energy transition must go hand in hand; stresses that this can be achieved by increased energy storage facilities;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines that the transition to a climate-neutral economy must not endanger security of supply, energy access and affordability; stresses that reliable power supply and the energy transition must go hand in hand;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Underlines that the development of affordable and integrated storage solutions should be the priority and that therefore, cost reductions and efficiency improvements in energy storage solutions are crucial; points out that research and innovation are the key contributors to cost reduction and increased efficiency;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regrets that infrastructure projects which are crucial to the energy transition often face strong resistance at local level; encourages the Member States, regions and municipalities to actively encourage public support at the local levelall levels through collaborative governance, for instance through early public participation and consultation, an abundant dissemination of information, including the cost of non-action, transparency regarding the planned projects and models to make the concerned communities benefit from the installations where appropriate;
Amendment 115 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Deeply regretRecalls that infrastructure projects which are crucial to the energy transition often face important delays in the permitting procedures and strong resistance at local level; encourages the Member States to actively encourage public support at the local level, for instance through early public participation towards a simplification and streamlining of permitting procedures and timeframes and to actively encourage public information and participation in order to boost support at the local level; calls on the Commission to assess whether to issue guidelines to Member States for an harmonization on the matter;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Commission, in the implementation of the European Structural and Investment Funds, to ensure more effective integration of operational programs managed at national and regional level with other directly managed instruments, in particular Horizon, in order to have a homogeneous and mutually supportive framework;
Amendment 139 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that most Member States require operators of storage facilities to pay network charges or energy taxes and other levies twice; is convinced that the abolishment of this burden would lead to more energy storage projects being deployed; calls on the Commission to prohibit the double taxation related to energy storage projects in its upcoming proposal for a revised Energy Taxation Directive; calls on the Member States to abolish any kind of double taxation or charges related to energy storage projects;
Amendment 161 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Regrets the lack of market deployment of research projects under Horizon 2020, and welcomes the planned greater focus on battery projects and close- to-market activities under Horizon Europe, in particular through the creation of the European Innovation Council; calls for greater use of pre-commercial procurement, including public procurement; further calls for sufficient funding for Horizon Europe to be able to support energy storage capacities in the EU as well as for reduced administrative burden in order to facilitate access to finance for start-ups and SMEs active in the field of energy storage; further notes that ways must be found to increase the success rate of research projects in the field of energy storage;
Amendment 173 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes thatwith concern that there is only an indirect reference to energy storage projects in the Guidelines on State aid for environmental protection and energy 2014- 2020; notes, furthermore, that astonishingly few State aid measures for storage projects have been notified in the past;
Amendment 184 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Points out that in most Member States the procurement in grid services, such as frequency ancillary services, is based on short-term contracts only, while other services, like non-frequency ancillary services, are often not even traded in markets; is convinced that markets providing long-term price signals are paramount for investors and operators of storage facilities and would lead to more energy storage projects being deployed; calls on the Member States to ensure a full, adequate, timely and effective implementation of the Clean Energy Package to provide the correct market signals and develop non- discriminatory procurement; calls on the Commission to monitor and guide Member States in such implementation;
Amendment 188 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Acknowledges the importance of a harmonized and clear framework related to the ownership and operation of different energy storage technologies; underlines the importance that the energy storage assets shall be owned and managed by market players as competitive activities in line with the principles of Clean Energy Package;
Amendment 199 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Acknowledges the high potential of hydrogen, especially of green hydrogen, for energy storage andlonger-term and high-volume energy storage and sector integration, for example as feedstock for energy-intensive industries;
Amendment 204 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Notes that production facilities for green hydrogen remain limited in the European Union today; further notes that an increased and timely deployment of renewable energies is crucial for the domestic production of green hydrogen; calls on the Commission to conduct an analysis of the current and potential European capacity to produce green hydrogen; further encourages the Commission to analyse capacities for the underground storage of hydrogen and to examine measures to increase the public and private investment in research regarding green hydrogen;
Amendment 205 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Recognizes the importance that the "green value" of hydrogen from renewable sources can be documented throughout the value chain, for example by issuing a green label in addition to the European guarantees of origin already established in Article 19 of the Renewable Energy Directive 2018/2001/EU, thereby enabling the creation of a European market for green hydrogen;
Amendment 208 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13 b. Notes that the use of hydrogen as an energy storage is not competitive yet due to high production costs; further notes the great cost difference between green and blue hydrogen; points out the importance to support measures leading to a cost reduction of green hydrogen in order to make it a viable business case;
Amendment 209 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13 c. Points out that green hydrogen can be an important technology for energy storage in a climate neutral economy after 2050; therefore calls on the Commission to develop a long-term strategy for hydrogen and the gas sector in line with the goal of a climate neutral economy until 2050; further calls on the Commission to analyse in this strategy the role of blue hydrogen in the decarbonisation of our society as a transition molecule towards the sole use of green hydrogen, including a possible trajectory and greenhouse gas emissions like methane for the use of blue hydrogen and required CCS and/or CCU technologies;
Amendment 212 #
2019/2189(INI)
14. Notes that there are varying standards in the Member States as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas and biomethane; calls, therefore, on the Commission to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses; points out that for this, a stakeholder consultation should be made to ensure that these standards are adapted to the end users’ quality needs and technological capacities to take up hydrogen-blended gas; further recommends the development of European standards for climate-neutral and renewable gases and a guarantees of origin system accounting for the avoided CO2-emissions, as well as for clarifying how the gas was produced, including the feedstocks used, in order to enable the traceability of green energy for consumers and end users;
Amendment 216 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that there are varying standards in the Member States as regards the blending of hydrogen with natural gas; calls, therefore, on the Commission to adopt a clear definition of green hydrogen and to develop minimum blending standards for hydrogen both for the gas grid and end uses;
Amendment 224 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CUnderlines the importance of the existing gas infrastructure for storage and transportation purposes of decarbonised and renewable energy carriers; calls on the Commission to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the cost of retrofitting and readiness of gas infrastructure for the use of green hydrogen and hydrogen-blended natural gas and biomethane;
Amendment 251 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Reiterates that according to Commission estimates lithium-ion batteries with a storage capacity of approximately 200 GWh are needed to satisfy the European battery demand and that for that, significant investments are required; calls thus upon the Commission and the Member States to step up support for innovation, research, development and deployment of all kinds of battery storage facilities, e.g. through Horizon Europe, the KIC InnoEnergy and public-private partnerships;
Amendment 252 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Notes that the access to electricity and flexibility markets will be key to realise the potential of batteries storage and calls on the European Commission to dedicate sufficient resources to an ambitious implementation of the Clean Energy Package;
Amendment 257 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is concerned that the EU has a very low battery manufacturing capacity and that factories for the production of batteries in the European Union risk to be mainly financed by companies from third countries; welcomes, therefore, the European Battery Alliance and the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to build a competitive and sustainable value chain for the production of batteries in Europe; calls for continuous support for them and for the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan on Batteries to be strengthened; welcomes, in this respect, the Commission’s announcement that it will propose legislation on batteries in support of the Strategic Action Plan and the circular economy; calls, in this regard, for life cycle analysis of batteries;
Amendment 268 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Is concerned about the EU’s heavy dependence on imports of raw materials for battery production and the social and ecological conditions in which they are extracted; is convinced that enhanced recycling schemes for batteries could deliver a significant share of the raw materials required for battery production within the EU;
Amendment 277 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to consider a recycling target for lithium-ion batteries when revising the Batteries Directivebatteries and/or a minimum share of recycled content in batteries when revising the Batteries Directive and to examine measures to increase the social and ecological standards within the whole value chain of battery production;
Amendment 285 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Points out the need for a European standardisation framework for battery design including sustainability criteria;
Amendment 289 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Highlights the need to support research, knowhow and skills in order to foster the battery production in EU;
Amendment 316 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers district heating to be a very efficient tool for energy storage and residential heating in densely populated areas with increasing shares of renewable heating and residual heat and for providing process heating for industry; calls on the Commission and the Member States to support and develop district heating networks;
Amendment 344 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that home batteries, domestic heat storage, vehicle-to-grid technology and, demand response and sector integration help to cut consumption peaks, provide flexibility and are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that the energy grid is efficient and integrated;
Amendment 347 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Notes that demand response by industrial actors requires higher flexibility and adaptability of production processes; points out that thus demand response needs to be managed in a way that allows to maintain current employment schemes, for example through energy storage facilities such as sodium-sulphur batteries;
Amendment 352 #
2019/2189(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26 b. Is convinced that batteries and fuel cells will play a significant role in the decarbonisation of the transport sector, as well as for grid stabilisation; encourages the fast deployment of the necessary infrastructure; in this respect, welcomes the Commission’s declaration to support the deployment of public recharging and refuelling points; also welcomes the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive and of the TEN-T Regulation; urges the Commission and the Council to maintain high levels of funding for CEF;
Amendment 1 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy,
Amendment 3 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 b (new)
Citation 1 b (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 amending Regulation (EU) 1343/2011 on certain provisions of fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area,
Amendment 5 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 c (new)
Citation 1 c (new)
— having regard to Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (the 'Habitats Directive'),
Amendment 6 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 d (new)
Citation 1 d (new)
— having regard to Directive 2014/89/EU of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 July 2014 establishing a framework of maritime spatial planning ('Maritime Spatial Planning Directive'),
Amendment 7 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 e (new)
Citation 1 e (new)
— having regard to Directive 2008/56/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 establishing a framework for community action in the field of marine environmental policy (Marine Strategy Framework Directive),
Amendment 8 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 f (new)
Citation 1 f (new)
— having regard to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council pf 15 May 2014 on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council,
Amendment 9 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 g (new)
Citation 1 g (new)
— having regard to Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... 2021 on the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/10041a _________________ 1aOJ L ... (not yet published in the Official Journal)
Amendment 10 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 h (new)
Citation 1 h (new)
— having regard to the amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 10 March 2021 on the proposal for regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council regulation (EC) No1224/2009, and amending Council regulations (EC) No 768/2008, (EC) No1967/2006, (EC) No 1005/2008. and Regulation (EU) No 2016/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards fisheries control1b, _________________ 1b TA-PROV...
Amendment 11 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to the mid-term strategy (2017-2020) of GFCM towards the sustainability of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and the decision on a new strategy for the period 2021-2025,
Amendment 12 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
— having regard to the GFCM decision on building together of a new strategy for Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries and aquaculture for the period 2021-2025, which was taking during the High-Level Meeting of 3 November 2020,
Amendment 13 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
— having regard to the EC proposals on the European Green Deal and on the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030,
Amendment 14 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3
Citation 3
— having regard to Ministerial Declarations adopted at the meetings in Burgas (31 May 2018) and Bucharest (9 May 2019) on a Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, which have been signed by all 6 littoral Black Sea states,
Amendment 15 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
— having regard to the Charter of the Organization of Black Sea Economic Cooperation, which aims at improving the policy dialogue, among other numerous policies, in the areas of environmental protection and exchange of statistical data,
Amendment 16 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 b (new)
Citation 3 b (new)
— having regard to the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the Black Sea (SRIA), which was launched in 2019 and aims at advancing a shared vision for a productive, healthy, resilient and sustainable Black Sea by 2030,
Amendment 18 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5
Citation 5
— having regard to the 1992 Convention for the Protection of the Black Sea aAgainst Pollution and its Protocols, to which Bulgaria and Romania are parties and in respect of which the European Union has observer status, and also having regard to the work of the Commission on the protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution on the basis of this Convention,
Amendment 19 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
— having regard to the Protection of the Black Sea Ministerial Declaration of 7 April 1993,
Amendment 20 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 b (new)
Citation 5 b (new)
— having regard to the Black Sea integrated monitoring and assessment programme for years 2017-2022 (BSIMAP 2017-2022),
Amendment 21 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to the BlackSea4Fish project with the financial support of the EU and annual budget of around 1 100 000 EUR for ensuring the sustainable management of fish stocks in the Black Sea,
Amendment 22 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
— having regard to the Recommendation GFCM/42/2018/9 on establishing a regional research programme towards the sustainable exploitation of rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) in the Black Sea, which aims at providing an estimate of the distribution, abundance, size and age structure of the rapa whelk population in the participating countries - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Georgia and Ukraine,
Amendment 25 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 b (new)
Citation 6 b (new)
— having regard to the 1995 FAO code of conduct for responsible fisheries,
Amendment 26 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 c (new)
Citation 6 c (new)
Amendment 27 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 d (new)
Citation 6 d (new)
— having regard to Recommendation GFCM/33/2009/8 of the GFCM on the establishment of a list of vessels presumed to have carried out IUU fishing in the GFCM area of application,
Amendment 28 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 e (new)
Citation 6 e (new)
— having regard to the online regional platform - GFCM Regional Repository of National Legislation (GFCM-Lex), which encompasses national legislation on the conservation of marine living resources and ecosystems in three GFCM countries at the moment aiming at covering the whole GFCM area (including the Black Sea) in the future,
Amendment 29 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
— having regard to the Berne Convention, the Bon Convention (CMS), CITES, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Pan-European Action Plan for Sturgeons (PANEUAP) adopted within the framework of the Berne Convention,
Amendment 32 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
— having regard to its resolution on Measures to promote recovery of fish stocks above MSY from 21 January 20211c, _________________ 1c P9_TA(2021)0017
Amendment 34 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
— having regard to the Black Sea Assistance Mechanism, which aims at providing guidance and support to governments, private investors, trade and industrial associations, research institutions, universities and the general public regarding opportunities to engage in Blue economy maritime activities in the Black Sea region,
Amendment 35 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 b (new)
Citation 9 b (new)
— having regard to the EU Black Sea Synergy Initiative, and the three reports on the implementation of the Black Sea Synergy from 2008, 2015 and 2019,
Amendment 36 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 c (new)
Citation 9 c (new)
— having regard to the EU strategy for the Danube region, which among other things aims at facilitating and coordinating key issues such as biodiversity, socio-economic development and others, in the countries from the Danube River basin,
Amendment 37 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Black Sea is a semi- enclosed sea, which is only connected to an ocean by the Mediterranean via the Marmara and the Aegean Seas and is bordered upon by six countries (Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Georgia, Ukraine, the Russian federation), of which only two are EU Member States (Bulgaria and Romania);
Amendment 41 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Black Sea has a large anoxic layer (87%) and its oxic layer has thinned by 20 to 25 metres over the last 20 years; whereas with the exception of few anaerobic bacteria, marine life is absent at depths below 50-200 m under the sea surface;
Amendment 42 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas eight species fished in the Black Sea are of major interest to the fishing sector (European anchovy (Ergaulis encrasicolus), European sprat (Sprattus sprattus), horse mackerel (Trachurus mediterraneus), turbot (Scophthalmus maximus), whiting (Merlangius merlangus), red mullet (Mullus barbatus), Rapa whelk (Rapana venosa), Piked dogfish (Squalus acanthias), most of which form part of shared stocks, while two species are subject to quotas – sprat (Sprattus sprattus), which has an autonomous quota) and turbot (quota set by the GFCM); Scophthalmus maximus), which has a TAC quota set by the GFCM; where as the quota for sprat for the period 2020-2022 remained unchanged since 2011 at the rate of 11 445 tonnes per year for the EU (8 032,5 tonnes for Bulgaria and 3 442,5 tonnes for Romania), while that for turbot was increased for the EU from 114 to 150 tonnes per year, divided equally between Bulgaria and Romania;
Amendment 44 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas a system of maximum sustainable yields for the economically important species in place in the Black Sea countries will be beneficial for the biodiversity, but also the sustainability of the fishing sector in mid- and long-term; whereas Romania has put in place a national quota for other species than the 2 quoted on EU level - such as rapa whelk (Rapana venosa), mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis), gobies (Ponticola cephalargoides), clam (Chanelea gallina), whiting (Merlangius merlangus), piked/spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias);
Amendment 45 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, according to 2018 figures, annual fish consumption per capita in Bulgaria (7.00 kg) and Romania (7.99 kg) is well below the EU average (24.36 kg), which can be seen as an opportunity for the local fishing sector to grow;
Amendment 46 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas on average 91% of the Black Sea fishing fleet of all 6 littoral countries consists of small vessels,; which make upereas almost 95% of the Bulgarian fleetand 87% of the Romanian fleet falls under this category;
Amendment 49 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the small-scale fishing is characteristic for the Black Sea and Lower Danube region;
Amendment 50 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing vessels are operating in the Black Sea; whereas per the latest available data of GFCM from 4-8 November 2019 there have been 65 vessels identified as IUU fishing vessels;
Amendment 52 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EMFF allocated more than EUR 88 million to Bulgaria and more than EUR 168 million to Romania for the period 2014-2020; whereas the absorption rates of both countries according to the latest available information until 31.12.2020 remain among the lowest in the EU at rates of funds spent at 36,34% for Bulgaria and 33,72% for Romania; whereas lower absorption rates could mean missed opportunities for the fishing communities in these countries;
Amendment 55 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
H a. whereas climate change has an impact on the increase of the aerial temperature, which on the other hand has an impact on the marine temperature, which affects the biodiversity and the marine species; whereas this change has an impact on the fishing sector through the resources, which it depends on;
Amendment 56 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
H b. whereas the European Commission has proposed the EU Green Deal and the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030, which foresee legislative packages changing the acquis communataire in relation to the environment; whereas this would create new opportunities and measures to better integrate environmental aspects in sectorial policies, restore species and habitats and promote more environmentally friendly investments and policies;
Amendment 58 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas according to the report drawn as part of the EMBLAS-Plus project on the Black Sea, the Black Sea has almost twice as much waste as the Mediterranean Sea, which undoubtedly has consequences for the biodiversity and respectively for the stocks and the fishing sector;
Amendment 59 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the Black Sea has three endemic sub-species of cetaceans, two of which have the status of endangered species; whereas - Black Sea common dolphin (Delphinus delphis ponticus), Black Sea common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus) and Black Sea harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena relicta), all of which are classified as endangered species and two of them Black Sea common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus ponticus) and Black Sea harbour Porpoise (Phocoena phocoena relicta) are included under the Habitats Directive; whereas all of these these are carnivores which feed mainly on fish;
Amendment 60 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the veined rapa whelk (Rapana venosa) is a source of income, but is an invasive species thatconsidered as an invasive species without natural enemies in the Black Sea, which poses a serious threat to the populations of other organisms, however at the same time it has become an important source of income and is also a species subject of commercial fishing;
Amendment 62 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas the Black Sea ecosystem depends on major European rivers such as the Danube; whereas both the Danube and the Black Sea are home to certain species, including the sturgeons (Acipenseriformes) and the Pontic shads (Clupeiformes);
Amendment 65 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas factors such as the degradation of the habitat of these species, disruption of their migration corridors and their overexploitation for caviar and their flesh, as well as pollution, have brought Danube and Black Sea sturgeon to the verge of extinction; whereas, due to the drastic reduction in the number of reproductive sturgeon, this species can no longeronly very rarely breed in the wild nowadays;
Amendment 66 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
Recital M a (new)
M a. whereas the drastic decrease of the number of spawners, associated with the population decline, trigger the failure of the natural reproduction, reducing the chance of the few remaining male and female sturgeons to meet and spawn;
Amendment 67 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
Recital M b (new)
M b. whereas the data held by the research institutes indicate that the populations of sturgeon species are fragmented, missing certain generations, and the species of sturgeon natural reproduction is deficient, the number of adults migrating to the Danube for reproduction is extremely low and the 5 sturgeon species (sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus), Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), starry sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus), European sturgeon (Acipenser sturio) and beluga sturgeon (Huso huso)) are on the verge of extinction, while the species ship sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris) is already considered extinct;
Amendment 68 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M c (new)
Recital M c (new)
M c. whereas the EU fishery sector already applies high standards, which need to be reviewed and adjusted in order to ensure environmental and social sustainability along the entire value chain, including labour rights and animal health and welfare, and provide high- quality fishery products;
Amendment 69 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M d (new)
Recital M d (new)
M d. whereas the recreational fisheries sector can provide opportunities, such as activity or income diversification, while being compatible with environmental objectives, given that recreational angling is a very selective form of fishing;
Amendment 70 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic is having a serious impact on the Black Sea fishing sector; whereas analyses showed that the fisheries sector in the Black Sea suffered drastically during the pandemic with reduction of up to 80% of the work of the operating ships as well as initial reduction with around 75% of the production;
Amendment 72 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to strengthen cooperation with third countries in the region with a view to efficiently managing fisheries resources and meeting challengUnderlines the high strategic and geopolitical stakes in the Black Sea basin due to the very specific environmental conditions, which demand special attention, tailored approach and collective actions aiming at sustainable Blue Economy and Growth; stresses the need to further strengthen and deepen the cooperation among all littoral Black Sea countries with a view to efficiently managing fisheries resources and meeting challenges; calls in this regard for a regional capacity plan, which ensures appropriate balance among available natural resources, environmental safety and the fleet capacity of all Black Sea littoral countries;
Amendment 76 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights that cooperation on equal footing in the field of fisheries management is needed in the Black Sea region because of the shared stocks and global challenges, which go beyond national borders;
Amendment 79 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Urges the inclusion of all Black Sea countries in the GFCM-Lex project in order to facilitate and coordinate better and faster the common management of fish stocks;
Amendment 80 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that statistics show that a large proportion of keyIs concerned that after decades of increasing human pressure on the Black Sea marine and the Danube river's ecosystems and fisheries resources, the latest data suggests that more than 75% of the fish stocks are being overfished; stresses that this has been a growing trend in recent years; notes that there have been some positive trends in the past years for some stocks, for example the turbot, whose TAC quota has been increased for the period 2020-2022, however there is no significant improvement on a general scale for the Black Sea yet;
Amendment 83 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recognizes the role of the administrations in the whole Black Sea basin, which bring together different policies and which execute monitoring, control, sustainable management, which contribute to improving the sustainability of the fishing sector;
Amendment 84 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Calls on the Bulgarian and Romanian authorities to help the sector through securing resources specifically targeted at improving the selectivity of the fishing vessels through better mesh nets; believes that such a targeted measure will reduce the quantities and varieties of unwanted by-catch;
Amendment 85 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Calls for integrating of the institutional and human capital of the Black Sea littoral countries for joint research and applied activities aiming at improvement of the bio resources of the Black Sea and the stocks of the economically important species;
Amendment 89 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the need for funding for scientific bodies researching stocks both of fish species, including migratory species such as the sturgeon and the Black Sea shads, and non-fish species (veined whelks, mussels, etc.);
Amendment 90 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Welcomes the regional research programme on the population of the rapa whelk initiated by GFCM as it will help reach consensus on the species; believes that this can help develop science-based exploitation, which could bring socio- economic profits to the communities and environmental benefits for the Black Sea ecosystem by limiting the impact of this invasive species;
Amendment 91 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Stresses the importance of applying zero-tolerance policy towards IUU fishing in the Black Sea; welcomes the efforts of GFCM in this regard and urges all littoral states to put and combine efforts against IUU fishing also in their waters;
Amendment 92 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Urges all littoral states to promote sustainable fishing which among other things includes combating overfishing and or limiting to zero by-catches of endangered species, such as the sturgeons, shads and others;
Amendment 93 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 d (new)
Paragraph 3 d (new)
3 d. Urges all intergovernmental institutions and organs, with participation of all Black Sea littoral states among others, to facilitate and monitor and in line with their commitments to share data on fishery resources in a thorough and all-inclusive manner in order to ensure high ecosystem status of the marine habitats;
Amendment 94 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 e (new)
Paragraph 3 e (new)
3 e. Reminds that reliable official statistics, collected regularly through a harmonised methodology among all littoral states, regular monitoring and common regulatory measures are crucial for the success of proper fisheries management in the Black Sea; calls in this regard the respective authorities in both member states and also the cooperating countries to conduct regular and thorough research on the fish resources for which national funding and aid is be key;
Amendment 95 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 f (new)
Paragraph 3 f (new)
3 f. Stresses the need also for local and regional communication cooperation within the different Black Sea littoral states, so that common and coherent approach to the management of the fish stocks can be executed;
Amendment 96 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 g (new)
Paragraph 3 g (new)
3 g. Reminds the potential, which the new technologies provide and the high added value to the research and planning of the fisheries management which they can have; reminds that there are projects funded through the EMFF which aim among other things at mapping the sea bottom and its research as well as presence of plastics in it, among other things;
Amendment 97 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 h (new)
Paragraph 3 h (new)
3 h. Urges the Black Sea littoral states to invest in digitalisation of statistics and data about the fisheries stock in the Black Sea basin in order to facilitate the better and sustainable management of the stocks; calls for a common methodology on tabling and using this data;
Amendment 98 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 i (new)
Paragraph 3 i (new)
3 i. Calls on the fishing industry in the region to consider making use of the underrated and not used resources of fishing, which also constitute a source of proteins;
Amendment 99 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 j (new)
Paragraph 3 j (new)
3 j. Invites the scientific communities in the member states to research the potential of the oxygen free environment;
Amendment 100 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 k (new)
Paragraph 3 k (new)
3 k. Highlights the role of the non- governmental sector in the decision- making process vis-à-vis the Black Sea; recommends setting up a mechanism of inclusion of the NGO sector in this process;
Amendment 101 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 l (new)
Paragraph 3 l (new)
3 l. Welcomes the support that was provided to the fisheries and aquaculture sector through the EMFF programmes in order to soften the harsh effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the local fishing sector; recalls however that not all affected stakeholders could benefit from that support due to administrative requirements and limitations, which has put some in more unfavourable situation than others;
Amendment 102 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 m (new)
Paragraph 3 m (new)
3 m. Underlines the important work, which the Black Sea Advisory Council does both on regional, but also EU level with providing expertise on the fisheries sector and the trends, which affect it; calls in this regard the Bulgarian and Romanian authorities to contribute for the functioning of the Council, so that it can fulfil its functions and also allow all stakeholders, the small-scale fishers included, to take part in the work and the decision-making process of this advisory council;
Amendment 103 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that through the fishing sector seafood can be offered for sale on local markets where consumption rates for such products are low; invites the competent authorities in Bulgaria and Romania to help the fishing and aquaculture sectors increase awareness about local consumption and the cumulative positive effects the sustainably grown or caught fisheries have for the local economy;
Amendment 104 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recognizes and underlines that Black Sea fisheries contribute to regional and local economies significantly by generating direct revenues and incomes, driving wider spending and providing crucial jobs either independently or via cooperation with other sectors such as tourism and transport; calls for deepening the cooperation among all sectors, which use the marine environment in order to achieve better results and balance between the interests of the environment, the industry and the artisanal fishers;
Amendment 106 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Recalls that the fishing fleet of the Black Sea comprises mostly by small-scale fishing vessels, which underlines the need for a more tailor-made approach and policies towards this segment of the fishing sector; is worried that the small- scale fishers have uncertain livelihoods and lower incomes compared to other sectors, which makes them vulnerable to unforeseen developments or crisis; calls on the competent authorities in the littoral member states to include representatives of the small-scale fishing sector in the policy draft and discussions in a transparent and inclusive manner;
Amendment 107 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that there is rising global demand for the proteins found in fishery and aquaculture products, to which both the fisheries and the aquaculture production can have great contribution; considers that the possibility of supporting marine aquaculture can help the sector develop and grow in the years to come and also reduce the pressure on the wild stocks; is of the opinion, that sustainable aquaculture would require also further scientific research on issues such as density and side effects, which need to be taken into account, when designing policies for the aquaculture sector in the Black Sea;
Amendment 108 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on local fishing communities to consider classifyingintroducing designations origin for the Black Sea products as coming from an area of regional or local importance; calls on the local and regional authorities help these communities in their efforts of doing so;
Amendment 109 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States in the region to consider supporting the sector by, for example, developing specialised trade channels and marketsthrough inclusion in their national programmes for 2021-2027 or other national instruments, allocations for campaigns dedicated to the benefits of fish consumption and the importance of sustainable fisheries production and to support the sector create local food chains, to facilitate easier access to the market, especially for the small-scale fishers and to develop, improve or facilitate the fisheries infrastructure (f.e. fish markets or fish auction places etc.);
Amendment 112 #
2019/2159(INI)
7 a. Urges the competent authorities in Romania and Bulgaria to include in their respective EMFAF Operational programmes for the period 2021-2027an instalment of a targeted scheme for young fishers in order to rejuvenate the fishing sector, including supporting the first acquisition of a fishing vessel, and also measures targeted at reducing pollution by supporting investments in replacing the old fishing vessels engines with new more environment friendly ones;
Amendment 113 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Underlines that the pressure on adapting to new challenges should not fall solely on the fisheries and aquaculture sector, as these sectors already apply high environmental and social standards; calls therefore that the other marine activities should be in focus as well, such as recreational fisheries, coastal tourism, harbour and shipping activities and resources exploitation activities, which need to uplift their standards for successful Blue transition;
Amendment 114 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the role of Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs) in exchanging and promoting best practices of interest for the sciences, local stakeholders and the industry both among the members of the respective fishing communities, but also through international cooperation; urges the competent authorities in Bulgaria and Romania to foresee national support for exchange of best practices with the other Black Sea littoral states, which have shown good practices in stock management for the economically important species, such as turbot, among others;
Amendment 115 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Pays attention to the necessity of preserving the good practices in the fisheries sector through reducing the economic burdens for the artisanal fishers and their associations;
Amendment 116 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for training in the sector to be made more attractiveand education in the sector on both secondary and higher education level to be made more attractive through for example targeted information campaigns, open days for perspective students in cooperation with the public and private sector;
Amendment 117 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Reminds that the low education level of the fishers (11% in Bulgaria and 53% in Romania) requires proactive measures on different levels in order to ensure that there is skilled and well trained labour force, which is familiar with the necessary technical, social and environmental standards, and which will help achieve better levels of sustainability of the stocks; calls for a strong societal dimension in the Black Sea region sustainable blue growth with respect to key principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, especially with regard to precarious, seasonal and undeclared workers and to the access of women in the sector;
Amendment 118 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Welcomes the efforts for establishing demonstration centers in Romania, Turkey and Bulgaria, which has been in cooperation with GFCM and which has the potential of increasing the attractivity of the fisheries for the local businesses and stakeholders;
Amendment 119 #
Amendment 124 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for targeted measures and adequate resources to reduce pollution throughout the basin through joint programmes and budgets; calls for extensive research and estimates on the plastic pollution and the effects of plastics and other pollutants on the living organisms in the Black Sea; calls for systemic measurement of the nitrogen pollution in the Black Sea Basin;
Amendment 128 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls that the fisheries and aquaculture sectors do not case temperature rise and thus climate change, but rather suffer from its sequences such as increased aerial temperature, which increases the marine temperature in the upper layers;
Amendment 131 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10 b. Calls on the Black Sea littoral states to invest in scientific research and data collection with regard to the effect of the climate change on the Black Sea and Lower Danube ecosystems; reminds that this should include providing enough resources to the scientific community to conduct research on the spot with regards to the migratory routes, wintering, feeding and reaching reproductive maturation, which will also have an effect on the characteristics and availability of stocks;
Amendment 134 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Amendment 135 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10 d. Is very concerned by the real threat of extinction for the remaining 5 sturgeon species in the Black Sea and Danube Delta basin; acknowledges the efforts undertaken by the authorities in Bulgaria and Romania, which have introduced a complete ban on sturgeon fishing in the Black Sea since 2008 and in the Danube river since 2011 and which was prolonged for 5 more years (until 2026); welcomes the refishing efforts with sturgeons, which have been undertaken and supported by experts from the non- governmental and state structures;
Amendment 136 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10 e. Is concerned that the research on climate change and its effects on the Black Sea is not sufficient, while still crucial in the years to come; calls on the littoral states to fund such research, which covers the fish species (their physiology, migratory routes and reproduction) as well as the changes in their food chain, which has an effect on the stocks;
Amendment 137 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 f (new)
Paragraph 10 f (new)
10 f. Is of the opinion that regular measurements of the dynamics of the stocks is necessary so that adequate management measures can be designed; reminds that due to the overfishing and the anthropogenic pressure, the stocks of the economically significant species are more sensitive and vulnerable to climate change;
Amendment 138 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 g (new)
Paragraph 10 g (new)
10 g. Urges the respective control authorities to exercise effective control on NATURA 2000 sights and MPAs in the Black Sea;
Amendment 140 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Invites the Member States to develop the ex situ farming of sturgeon; invites the Member States to provide retraining programmes and access to other livelihoods for sturgeon fishermens, with an eye to reducing illegal catch levels;
Amendment 142 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Stresses the urgent need to establish areas, in which wild populations of sturgeons, shads and other fish species can recover; calls on the competent authorities in the member states concerned to come up with a proposal in this direction, which will be both beneficial for the biodiversity conservation and for the fishery management;
Amendment 144 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12 b. Reminds that further scientific research is needed for the population of some molluscs such as the striped white venus clam (Chamalea gallina) in order to make better mapping of the distribution of the species and also explore the possibility of using it for marine aquaculture;
Amendment 145 #
2019/2159(INI)
12 c. Invites the Black Sea littoral states to find a common approach on helping the cetaceans reach stable population levels and improve their conservation status;
Amendment 146 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 e (new)
Paragraph 12 e (new)
12 e. Calls on the Commission and the competent authorities in Bulgaria and Romania to provide funding for research on the state of the Black Sea shads (Alosa spp.) currently listed in Annex V of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, with scientific and socio-economic analyses included, assessing the need to move Alosa spp. in Annex II or even Annex I of this Directive, if the necessary criteria are met;
Amendment 151 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12 d. Calls on the Commission to urgently consider transferring the sturgeons (Acipenseriformes) currently listed in Annex V of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC to Annex II or even Annex I of it;
Amendment 152 #
2019/2159(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and to the Commiss, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the governments and parliaments of the Ukraine, the Russian Federation, Georgia and Turkey, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic cooperation, the Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution.
Amendment 6 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas according to Unesco only 30-50% of the online content worldwide is in English; and whereas high-quality machine translation and computer-aided translation will help to overcome language barriers and improve cross- lingual information access;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas technological development is growingly language based and has consequences for growth and society, the need for more language aware policies is urgent. Not only technological, but genuinely multidisciplinary research and education on digital communication and language technologies and their relationship to growth and society is needed;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the Commission to set up a HLT financing platform drawing lessons from the current experiences in FP7, Horizon 2020 and CEF; in addition, the Commission should put emphasis on research areas needed for ensuring a deep language understanding such as computational linguistics, linguistics, artificial intelligence, language technology, computer science, and cognitive science;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses the role of EU, Member States, universities and other public institutions in contributing on to a preservation of their languages in the digital world and in developing databases and translation technologies for all EU languages, including smaller languages; calls for coordination between research and industry with a common vision of enhancing the digital possibilities for language translation , and with an open access to data, needed for technological advancement;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Notes that current digital tools and resources for smaller languages, including digital availability of all orthographies and means of sign language translation and digitalisation, are insufficient, hence calls for promoting the technology development for smaller European languages;
Amendment 50 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Notes that there is a widening gap between English and other EU languages in technology, and that this leads to inequality of access to information between age groups, different regions and Member States, as well as between people with higher and lower education; stresses that by making the content available on different EU languages inequality would be reduced;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2e. Points to the fact that language can be a barrier to the transfer of scientific knowledge, hence urges the Commission to seek solutions to ensure that scientific knowledge is made available in other languages than English;
Amendment 52 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Paragraph 2 f (new)
Amendment 53 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 g (new)
Paragraph 2 g (new)
2g. Notes the sensitive nature of some parts of the translation systems which could not be left to the commercial companies and their the free-to-use programs for personal data and privacy reasons, as it is unclear how the companies would use the knowledge gathered through the translation programs in for example translating health data;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 h (new)
Paragraph 2 h (new)
2h. Notes that cross sectional research and studies are needed on the consequences of language minorisation in the digital world and its effects on equality and in the access to information;
Amendment 59 #
2018/2028(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes that language technology is first available in English; is aware that large global and European manufacturers and companies often develop language technology also for the major European languages with relatively large markets: Spanish, French and German (already these languages lack some resources in some sub-areas);stresses however, that general EU level action (policy, funding, research & education) should be taken to ensure the development of Language Technology for small and middle-sized official EU languages and special EU level actions (policy, funding, research and education) should take place to include and encourage regional and minority languages in such development;
Amendment 85 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) For the implementation of the Programme, it is a prerequisite to invest in infrastructure in order to ensure an appropriate level of connectivity through 5G and ultra-fast broadband networks. It´s also a prerequisite to invest in training, easy, and balanced access to improve inclusivity, better public service delivering and higher skilled jobs.
Amendment 86 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 b (new)
Recital 7 b (new)
(7b) Europe has to make decisive investments in its future, building strategic digital capacities in order to benefit from the digital revolution. A substantial budget (of at least 9.2 billion euro) must be ensured at EU level for this purpose, which must be complemented by sizable investment efforts at national and regional level, namely with a consistent and complementary relationship with structural and cohesion funds.
Amendment 87 #
2018/0227(COD)
(8) The Commission's Communication on 'A new, modern Multiannual Financial Framework for a European Union that delivers efficiently on its priorities post- 2020'57 outlines among the options for the future financial framework a programme for Europe's digital transformations to deliver 'strong progress towards smart growth in areas such as high quality data infrastructure, connectivity and, cybersecurity' and digitalization of public administrations. It would seek to secure European leadership in supercomputing, next generation internet, artificial intelligence, robotics and big data. It would reinforce the competitive position of industry and businesses in Europe across the digitised economy, ensure accessibility to the opportunities connected to the digitalization of public services throughout Europe and would have a significant impact on filling the skills gap across the Union. _________________ 57 COM(2018) 98 final
Amendment 94 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The Next Generation Internet initiative launched by the European Commission in 2017 should also provide ground for the implementation of the Programme as it aims towards a more open Internet with better services, more intelligence, greater involvement and participation, addressing technological opportunities arising from advances in various research fields, extending from new network architectures and software- defined infrastructures to new concepts for services and applications.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The general objective of the Programme should be to support the digital transformation of industry and to foster better exploitation of the industrial potential of policies of innovation, research and technological development, for the benefit of businesses and citizens all over the Union in close connection with the Digital Single Market improvement. The programme should be structured into five Specific Objectives reflecting key policy areas, namely: high- performance computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, advanced digital skills, and deployment, best use of digital capacities and interoperability. For all these areas, the Programme should also aim at better aligning Union, Member States and regional policies and strategies, and pooling of private and industrial resources in order to increase investment and develop stronger synergies, namely to develop better infrastructures and improve training policies. The implementation of the program should focus on the dematerialisation of processes and administrative simplification, particularly in the application processes.
Amendment 114 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14 a (new)
Recital 14 a (new)
(14 a) The example of the WIFI4EU initiative should be replicated in a way to improve a balanced access to new networks, services and applications to all European Citizens.
Amendment 136 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) Considering the need for a holistic approach, the Program should also take into account the areas of inclusion, qualification, training and specialization which, in addition to the advanced digital competences, are decisive for the creation of added value in the knowledge society.
Amendment 162 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) '"Digital Innovation Hub' means legal entity designated or selected in an open and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks" (DIH) serve the purposes of: (i) foster innovation at regional and/or national levels, narrowing the gap between R&D results and adoption and take-up of products and services through paths that go from proof-of-concept, to prototype and demonstrator (ii) assist entrepreneurs uander the Programme, in particular providing access to technolo industry, in particular the European Enterprise Network and SMEs, to attract digictal expertise and experimentation facilities, such as equipment and software tools to enable the digital transformation of the industry. ly skilled people contributing to a geographically balanced and cohesive development (iii) widespread digital innovative technologies and services to industry (manufacturing, agriculture, etc.) and the public sector (health, education, administration).
Amendment 167 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) "European Network of Digital Innovation Hubs" (EU-DIH) means a decentralised Network across the Union of legal entities designated or selected in an open and competitive procedure in order to fulfil the tasks under the Digital Europe Programme supporting pan- European collaboration, in particular providing access to technological expertise and experimentation facilities, such as infrastructure, equipment and software tools, brokerage, legal advice etc., to enable the digital transformation of the industry.
Amendment 170 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme has the following general objective: to support the digital transformation of the European economy and society and bring its benefits to European citizens and businesses. The Programme, in close coordination with Horizon Europe, the Internal Market program and in particular the actions supporting SMEs, investEU instrument, CEF and ESIF, will:
Amendment 179 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) support the digital transformation of the public sector and their access to new digital infrastructures;
Amendment 183 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) deploy, coordinate at the Union level and operate an integratedroperable world- class exascale77 supercomputing and data infrastructure in the Union that shall be accessible on a non-commercial basis to public and private users and for publicly funded research purposes in accordance with the Regulation establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking; _________________ 77 Billions of billions of floating operations per second
Amendment 204 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) support, together with Member States, the procurement of advanced cybersecurity equipment, tools and data infrastructures in full compliance with data protection legislation and ensuring EU strategic autonomy;
Amendment 225 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The financial intervention by the Union under Specific Objective 4. Advanced Digital skills shall support the development of advanced digital skills in areas supported by this programme, thus contributing to increase Europe's talent pool, fostering greater professionalism, especially with regard to high performance computing, big data analytics, cybersecurity, distributed ledger technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence. The financial intervention shall pursue the following operational objectives: to stimulate employability, vocational training and specialisation in digital technologies and applications,
Amendment 255 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) Ensure a broad citizens access to High Quality Internet, namely with the replication of the WIFI4EU initiative (WIFI4EU2) and deployment of Very High Capacity Network in areas where there is lack of connectivity, in particular rural and remote areas.
Amendment 261 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) offer to public administrations access to testing and, piloting and scaling-up of digital technologies, including their cross-border use;
Amendment 268 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) ensure a continuous capacity at the Union level to observe, analyse and adapt to fast-evolving digital trends, as well as sharing and mainstreaming best practices according to our digital identity, as a result of the application of the acquis of values and principles shared by the countries of the European Union to the transformation processes that lead to the development of the digital society;
Amendment 276 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) build up and strengthen the network of Digital Innovation Hubs, with a balanced distribution ensuring a full coverage of Europe, improving convergence, contribute to fill the gap and reduce the digital divide, in particular between Cohesion countries and other member states.
Amendment 277 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5
Article 9 – paragraph 5
5. Resources allocated to Member States under shared management may, at their request, be transferred to the Programme. The Commission shall implement those resources directly in accordance with point (a) of Article 62(1) of the Financial Regulation or indirectly in accordance with point (c) of that Article. Where possible those resources shall be used to the maximum extent possible for the benefit of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 294 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The Programme may provide funding in any of the form of primarily public procurements of grants as well as grants and prizes as laid down in the Financial Regulation, including notably procurement as a primary form as well as grants and prizes. It may also provide financing in the form of financial instruments within blending operations only by providing the non-repayable forms of support to blending operations.
Amendment 299 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. During the first year of the implementation of the Programme, an initial network of Digital Innovation Hubs shall be established across the EU.
Amendment 308 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) appropriate management capacity, staff and infrastructure, and skills to carry out RD&;I;
Amendment 309 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) appropriate financial guarantees, issued preferably by a public authority, corresponding to the level of Union funds it will be called upon to manage.capacity;
Amendment 312 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)
(db) guarantees, issued preferably by a public authority, corresponding to the level of Union funds it will be called upon to manage;
Amendment 313 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point d c (new)
(dc) alignment with cohesion funds priorities;
Amendment 317 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) the need to ensure by the initial network a coverage of the needs of industry and areas of public interest and a comprehensive and balanced geographical coverage, improving convergence and contribute to fill the gap between the cohesion countries and the other member states.
Amendment 319 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. Additional Digital Innovation Hubs shall be selected on the basis of an open and competitive process, in such a way to ensure the widest geographical coverage across Europe. The number of entities of the network shall be proportional to the population of a given Member States and ithere shall be a priority to have at least one Digital Innovation Hub per Member State. To address the specific constraints faced by the EU outermost regions, additional Innovation Hubs shall be selected in those regions or specific entities may be nominated to cover their needs independently of their population.
Amendment 326 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 5
Article 16 – paragraph 5
5. The Digital Innovation Hubs mayshall receive funding in the form of grants.
Amendment 335 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the Programme are exceptionally eligible to participate in specific actions where this is necessary for the achievement of the objectives of the Programme and when it does do not imply additional security risks for the EU or put in question the EU's strategic autonomy.
Amendment 337 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 6
Article 18 – paragraph 6
6. Legal entities established in a third country which is not associated to the programme should in principle bear the cost of their participation.
Amendment 338 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Grants under the Programme shall be awarded and managed in accordance with Title VIII of the Financial Regulation. and may cover up to 100% of the eligible costs on duly justified reasons, without prejudice of the co-financing principle;
Amendment 343 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) where applicable, a reduction of digital divide between regions, citizens or business;
Amendment 363 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
Annex II – part 2 – point 2.2 a (new)
2.2a Number of concrete AI applications supported by the programme that are being currently commercialised.
Amendment 364 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 a (new)
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 a (new)
4.2a Rate of satisfaction of the programme among users.
Amendment 365 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 b (new)
Annex II – part 4 – point 4.2 b (new)
4.2b Number of students, recent graduates and unemployed that have improved their status after training provided in the framework of the programme.
Amendment 240 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Horizon Europe gives high importance to the links between inclusive societies, R&I and societal challenges. The gender dimension is crucial to design inclusive societies as well as to produce responsible R&I, and constitutes a societal challenge in itself as stated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Gender impact should be addressed in any social and industrial transformation. This requires ensuring that gender will be appropriately integrated in all the instruments of Horizon Europe, from pillars, misions, clusters or international cooperation, to open science and open data.
Amendment 259 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Our future is intimately linked to the future of the seas, oceans and coasts. The seas, oceans and coasts provide multiple ecosystem services and a wealth of resources, influence climate and provide many economic opportunities. The concept Blue Economy (every economic activity associated to oceans, seas, ports and coastal areas) was defined by the European Commission in its report in September 2012 Communication from the Commission: Blue Growth opportunities for marine and maritime sustainable growth. Horizon Europe will give special attention to activities related to the Blue Economy in all pillars with special focus on clusters ‘Food and Natural Resources'.
Amendment 279 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) widening participation in the Programme, including underrepresented EU Member States and EU R&I institutions
Amendment 334 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(k a) translating research outcomes into meaningful, tangible benefits for citizens;
Amendment 341 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point m a (new)
(m a) accelerating the transition towards a green, sustainable and decarbonised European industry and society;
Amendment 364 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – introductory part
(2) Pillar II 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' with the following components:
Amendment 373 #
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 Secure Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2;
Amendment 376 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) cluster 'Secure Society', as described in Annex I, Pillar II, section 2a;
Amendment 420 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. In accordance with Article 9(1)of Regulation … FP/RfP Regulation, the financial envelope for the implementation of the Specific Programme for the period 2021 to 2027 shall be EUR 94 1120 000 000 000 in current prices.
Amendment 424 #
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 for co-designing and steering implementation. It shall be composed of around 1528 high level individuals including relevant end-users' representatives. The mission board shall cover a balanced geographical distribution and include, inter alia, representatives from academia, research and technology organisations, industry of all sizes, territorial authorities, and relevant end-users' representatives. The members of the mission board shall be appointed by the Commission, following an independent and transparent procedure for their selection, including an open call for expressions of interest. They shall advise upon the following:
Amendment 510 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The EIC Board shall cover a balanced geographical and gender distribution and shall be composed of 15 to 2028 high level individuals drawn from various parts of Europe's innovation ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, investors and researchers. It shall contribute to outreach actions, with EIC Board members striving to enhance the prestige of the EIC brand.
Amendment 522 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The European Parliament shall be informed and consulted before the appointment of the President and the members of the EIC Board.
Amendment 529 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
5. A code of conduct addressing, inter alia, the avoidance of conflict of interests shall be established by the Commission. Members of the EIC Board are expected to accept the code of conduct upon assuming office, and shall be dismissed in case a conflict of interests arises.
Amendment 590 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 9
Annex I – paragraph 9
In the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' and the 'Open Innovation' Pillars, research and innovation will be complemented with activities which operate close to the end-users and the market, such as demonstration, piloting or proof-of-concept, excluding however commercialisation activities going beyond the research and innovation phase. This will also include support to demand-side activities that help accelerate the deployment and diffusion of a broad range of innovations. Emphasis will be put on non-prescriptive calls for proposals.
Amendment 595 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 10
Annex I – paragraph 10
Under the 'GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness' pillar, building on experience in Horizon 2020, the social sciences and the humanities will be fully integrated across all clusters, including specific and dedicated activities. Likewise, activities involving marine and maritime research and innovation will be implemented in a strategic and integrated manner in line with the EU Integrated Maritime Policy, the Common Fisheries Policy Policies and international commitments.
Amendment 603 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 13
Annex I – paragraph 13
While the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's (EIT) focus on innovation ecosystems makes it naturally fit within the Open Innovation pillar of Horizon Europe, the planning of the EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) will be aligned through the Strategic Planning process with the GlobSocietal Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness pillar.
Amendment 693 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part I – point 3 – point 3.1 – paragraph 2
The overall aim is to endow Europe with world-class sustainable research infrastructures open and accessible to all researchers in Europe and beyond, which fully exploit their potential for scientific advance and innovation. Key objectives are to reduce the fragmentation of the research and innovation ecosystem, avoiding duplication of effort, and better coordinate the development and use of research infrastructures everywhere in the Union . It is crucial to support open access to research infrastructures for all European researchers as well as, through the European Open Science Cloud (hereafter 'EOSC'), increased access to digital research resources, specifically tackling the currently sub-optimal embracement of open science and open data practises. Equally, the EU needs to tackle the rapid increase of global competition for talent by attracting third country researchers to work with European world-class research infrastructures. Increasing the competitiveness of European industry is also a major objective, supporting key technologies and services relevant for research infrastructures and their users, thus improving the conditions for supply of innovative solutions.
Amendment 718 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – title
Annex I – part II – title
II SOCIETAL CHALLENGES AND INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Amendment 729 #
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 development, including sustainable growth and industrial competitiveness, 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.
Amendment 745 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – paragraph 6 a (new)
The role of fundamental research but also the contribution from the whole spectrum of research disciplines, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), will be central to the call definition. The clusters will contribute to the development of knowledge-based learning societies and the achievement of societal progress.
Amendment 754 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Health research provides the knowledge basis for more healthy people and for better patient care. Health research has unique features, connecting and interacting closely with innovation, patient care and population health, and operating in a multidisciplinary environment with complex regulations. Health research delivers societal value beyond financial return and is primary concern of European citizens.
Amendment 798 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.1 – paragraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- Pediatric diseases;
Amendment 813 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– TechnologiesSafe, effective, affordable etchnologies, including low-cost technologies, for assessing hazards, exposures and health impact of chemicals, pollutants and other stressors, including climate-related and environmental stressors, and combined effects of several stressors;
Amendment 836 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 4
– TSuitable, safe, effective and affordable treatments or cures, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments;
Amendment 846 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Drivers for the emergence or re- emergence of infectious diseases and their spread, including transmission mechanisms from animals to humans (zoonosis), or from other parts of the environment (water, soil, plants, food) to humans and the implementation of empirical preventative solutions that minimize transmission;
Amendment 849 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Development of new antibiotics to combat superbacteria.
Amendment 853 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– VSuitable, safe, effective and affordable vaccines, diagnostics, treatments and cures for infectious diseases, including co-morbidities and co- infections;
Amendment 860 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 6
– Trans-border aspects of infectious diseases and specific challenges in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as tropical diseasesin particular poverty-related diseases, such as neglected tropical diseases, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.
Amendment 900 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 – paragraph 2 – indent 4 a (new)
- Equity in service access and health outcomes;
Amendment 906 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 a (new)
1.2.6 a. Cancer Cancer accounts for a quarter of all deaths and is the number one cause of death for people aged 45-64 in an increasing number of Member States overtaking cardiovascular disease.In 2012 it was estimated that 14.1 million new cases were diagnosed worldwise and more than 8.2 million people died from cancer, making it one of the major health issues1a. In recognition of this development, global research efforts to fight cancer have been ongoing since the 1970's to turn this disease into a chronic, instead of a fatal one.This goal represents a formidable challenge for researchers and clinicians alike.Cancer is a complex disease caused by interactions of multiple factors, such as genetic predisposition, environmental and lifestyle influences, infectious agents and ageing.The past years have witnessed a dramatic progress in understanding the molecular mechanisms at work in the transformation of a normal cell into a cancer cell.Yet, knowledge is still far from complete and much remains to be discovered. Intensive collaboration among scientific, medical, technological and pharmaceutical communities is thus indispensable.Therefore, collaborative research on cancer has been a high priority in the EU framework programmes and remains a key priority in Horizon Europe. Broad Lines – Molecular Oncology with a focus on the study of some of the most active areas of research in cellular oncology, including DNA and chromosome stability, oncogenes and cell cycle kinases, DNA replication, mitosis, tumour suppressors, molecular mechanisms in melanoma, metabolism and cell signalling, and metastasis. – Structural Biology to use structural information to provide mechanistic understanding how proteins and macromolecular complexes related to cancer function at a molecular level and to use the new mechanistic insights to help guide future drug design. – Cancer Cell Biology to achieve a better understanding of the events leading to cancer development, progression and metastasis, and to discover molecular mechanisms that could provide a basis for novel therapies. – Genetics, genomics, pharmacogenetics, molecular cytogenetics and the environmental bases of human cancer. – Biotechnology namely Genomics, Proteomics, Monoclonal Antibodies, Histopathology, Flow Cytometry, Confocal Microscopy, Molecular Imaging and Transgenic Mice. – Experimental therapies and the application of early drug discovery phases in order to obtain advanced compounds ready for in vivo Proof of Concept studies. – Clinical Research to develop novel agents, to study the mechanisms of action of novel compounds and tackling drug resistance ;and to move forward in the field of biomarkers, functional taxonomy and precision medicine. – Pediatric cancer. _________________ 1a https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health- professional/cancer-statistics/worldwide- cancer#heading-One
Amendment 907 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 1 – point 1.2 – point 1.2.6 b (new)
1.2.6 b. Cardiovascular disease - CVD Across Europe, both between and within countries, wealthier people live longer, healthier lives than poorest Europeans.There is a difference of at least 11 years between the lowest and the highest average life expectancy in EU countries.Cardiovascular disease is still the main cause of death in the EU, mainly in women.It costs 210 billion euro to the EU in annual costs of which, 102 billion euro are for diet-related CVD.CVD needs therefore a strong focus within Horizon Europe.Poor diet is a leading contributor to ill/health disease.Of all the risk factors related to behaviour that contribute to cardiovascular diseases, dietary factors are by far the largest.Dietary risks are responsible for 56% and 49% of all the years lost to cardiovascular death or disability in the European region and EU respectively. Broad Lines – Molecular pathology of the arterial thrombosis.Molecular pathology of atherosclerosis illness. – Heart rate and contraction. – Myocardial damage and its consequences. – Arterial pathology, myocardial ischemia and structural pathology of the heart. – Molecular and imaging biomarkers, and precision cardiovascular medicine. – Heart diseases related to social, economic and health services inequalities and nutrition and dietary factors. – Sustainable food systems for cardiovascular health and food- environment related to cardiovascular diseases. – Cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors cardiovascular epidemiology and risk factors. – Genetic of cardiovascular diseases.Expression genes regulation involved in the vascular lesion.Regulation and functional genomic.Nutrition and obesity. – Neovascularization impact in the metastasis processes.Tissue factor.Angiogenesis in the atherosclerotic plaque. – Cellular restructuring and cellular cardiomyoplasty.Functional and phenotypic characterization of differential cellules into heart cell and from myoblastic or from mother cells.Modified cells cellular following through fluorescent probes. Angiogenesis. – Diagnostic and prognostic markers of cardiovascular disease. Serum proteomic differential. Differential proteomic of vascular cellules with emphasis in secreted cellular products.
Amendment 1348 #
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, persignificant improvements need to be made on system integration. The energy transition will challenge the EU to lead in developing solutions form ance must improve, integration into the energy system must be improved and upgraded market design including the provision of grid and system services by variable renewables. This is needed to make the most of renewable energy solutions. To achieve the necessary deployment levels of clean energy technologies, costs need to decrease further and performance must improve which requires support for incremental research in advanced technologies. In addition, new breakthrough technologies need to be developed. As regards fossil fuels, decarbonising their usage will be essential to meet the climate objectives.
Amendment 1371 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2 a (new)
- Next generation technology solutions, including the development of new materials, manufacturing processes and operations methods to increase industrial competitiveness in clean energy technology;
Amendment 1621 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
Annex I – part II – point 5 – point 5.2 – point 5.2.4 – paragraph 2 – indent 1 b (new)
- Developing new bio products based on marine organisms, with a wide range of applications opening new products and services opportunities.
Amendment 1922 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – introductory part
1. SHARPREADING EXCELLENCE33 _________________ 33 innovation excellence will be used to define those Member States and Associated Countries where legal entities need to be established in order to be eligible to submit proposals as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. This criterion will address the dimensions of the overall economic performance (GDP), research performance and innovation performance in a combined manner normalised to the size of the related countries. The countries identified with this criterion are called 'eligible countries' in the context of 'sharing excellence'. On the basis of Article 349 TFEU, legal entities from Outermost Regions will be also fully eligible as coordinators under 'sharing excellence'. AND WIDENING PARTICIPATION A criterion based on research and
Amendment 1926 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1
Reducing disparities in research and innovation performance by sharing knowledge and expertise across the EU and by widening participation in the Programme will help both countries and regions that are lagging behind in terms of research and innovation performance, including the EU outermost regions, to attain a competitive position in the global value chains and the Union to fully benefit from R&I potential of all Member States. Activities may also be established to foster brain circulation right across ERA and better exploitation of existing (and possibly jointly managed EU programmes) research infrastructures in the targeted countries through mobility and collaboration of researchers and innovators and setting new R&I networks and R&I initiatives on the base of those infrastructures.
Amendment 1928 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Legal entities need to be established in those EU Members States, which are ranked below 70% of the EU27 average of the composite indicator on Research Excellence implemented under Horizon 2020 in order to be eligible to submit proposals as coordinators under 'spreading excellence and widening participation'. The countries identified with this criterion are called 'eligible countries' in the context of 'spreading excellence and widening participation'.
Amendment 1930 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Teaming, to create new centres of excellence or upgrade existing ones in eligible countries, building on partnerships, including through new excellent research and innovation activities, in eligible countries, building on cooperation in all stages of research between leading scientific institutions and partner institutions;
Amendment 1932 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Twinning, to significantly strengthen a university or research organisation from an eligible country in a defined field, in all stages of research, by linking it with internationally-leading research institutions or research initiatives from other Member States or Associated Countries.
Amendment 1934 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 3 b (new)
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 3 b (new)
- - “Excellence for EU infrastructures”, to support creation new excellent research and innovation networks or new centres of excellence on the base of research infrastructures financed from ERDF in ‘spreading excellence and widening participation’ eligible countries, to boost new R&I cooperation patterns across Europe and involve those infrastructures in excellent collaborative projects, aiming synergies between national and regional R&I strategies and the Programme.
Amendment 1935 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 3 c (new)
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 3 – indent 3 c (new)
Amendment 1941 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 5
Annex I – part 4 – point 1 – paragraph 5
This intervention areae ‘Spreading excellence and widening participation’ priority will support the Horizon Europe specific objectives: Sspread and connect excellence across the EU and widen participation in the Programme, including underperforming Member States; Reinforce the creation of high quality knowledge; Increase cross- sectorial, cross- disciplinary cross-border cooperation. and boost creation of the new R&I activities and networks, involving widening eligible countries and excellent ‘newcomers’ from EU Member States; Support ‘Science and citizens’ activities
Amendment 289 #
2018/0224(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to Article 294(2) and Articles 173(3), 179 (1), 180, 182(1), 183 and 188 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C8- 0252/2018),
Amendment 315 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The promotion of research and innovation activities deemed necessary to help realise Union policy objectives should take into account the innovation principle as put forward in the Commission Communication of 15 May 2018 'A renewed European Agenda for Research and Innovation - Europe's chance to shape its future' (COM(2018)306)key driver to turn faster and more intensively the EU’s substantial knowledge assets into innovations.
Amendment 379 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) The key enabling technologies (KETs) should be clearly visible and play a central role in Pillar II ‘Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness’. They should be connected to the FET-Flagship Programmes to allow research projects on KETs to cover the whole innovation chain.
Amendment 493 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 44
Recital 44
(44) It is necessary to establish the minimum conditions for participation, both as a general rule where the consortium should include at least onthree legal entityies from a Member Statethree different Member States or EEA/EFTA countries, and with regard to the specificities of particular type of actions under the Programme.
Amendment 496 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) It is appropriatenecessary to establish the terms and conditions for providing Union funding to participants in actions under the Programme. Grants should be implemented taking into account all forms of contribution set out in the Financial Regulation, including lump sums, flat rates or unit costs, with the view to further simplification. Before any new costs reimbursement system could be deemed a real simplification for the beneficiaries, it needs to be preceded by an extensive evaluation which is concluded with a positive result.
Amendment 500 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 46 a (new)
Recital 46 a (new)
(46a) In accordance with Article 157) of the TFEU and Directive 2006/54/EC that provide specific legal basis to ensure the application of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation, including the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value.
Amendment 552 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15a) ”Widening countries” in the sense of this Regulation means those countries identified through the composite indicator of Research Excellence (R&D intensity, excellence in S&T, Knowledge-intensity of economy, HT&MT contribution to trade balance) and with a corrective threshold of 70% of the EU average;
Amendment 884 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In the case of institutionalised European Partnerships, the financial and in-kind, contributions from partners other than the Union, will at least be equal to 50% .
Amendment 1144 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Funding bodies may depart from the rules set out in this Title only if this is provided for in the basic act setting up the funding body or entrusting budget implementation tasks to it or, for funding bodies under Article 62(1)(c)(ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) of the Financial Regulation, if it is provided for in the contribution agreement and their specific operating needs or the nature of the action so require.
Amendment 1249 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
2. Only the criterion referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 shall apply to proposals for ERC frontier research actions. Only in cases when two or more excellent projects obtain the same ranking, the differentiation is made by applying the criteria referred to in point (b) or point (c) of paragraph 1.
Amendment 1340 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 a (new)
Article 32 a (new)
Article 32a Annual productive hours 1. Eligible personnel costs shall cover only the actual hours worked by the persons directly carrying out work under the action. Evidence regarding the actual hours worked shall be provided by the participant, usually through a time recording system. 2. For persons working exclusively for the action, no time recording is required. In such cases, the participant shall sign a declaration confirming that the person concerned has worked exclusively for the action. 3. The grant agreement shall contain: (a) the minimum requirements for the time recording system; (b) the option to choose between a fixed number of annual productive hours and a different method for establishing the number of annual productive hours according to participant's usual practices.
Amendment 1347 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Beneficiaries having received Union funding shall use their best reasonable efforts to exploit their results, in particular in the Unionby priority in the Union and associated countries. Exploitation may be done directly by the beneficiaries or indirectly in particular through the transfer and licensing of results in accordance with Article 36.
Amendment 1767 #
Amendment 3490 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) However, rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy. in this case, clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other Union instruments shall be provided.
Amendment 3529 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point g
(g) investments in large infrastructures not being part of local development strategies, with the exception of broadband infrastructure aimed at delivering basic services in agriculture and rural areas;
Amendment 3551 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 68 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
However, rural development programmes may provide for specific derogations from this rule for investments in broadband and renewable energy. in this case, clear criteria ensuring complementarity with support under other Union instruments shall be provided.
Amendment 3571 #
2018/0216(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 68 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) investments in basic services in rural areas, including the deployment of digital technologies and broadcasting infrastructure in agriculture and rural areas;
Amendment 12 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of at least EUR 120 billion for Horizon Europein constant prices for Horizon Europe in order to be able to react appropriately to societal challenges, to secure Europe’s global competiveness, people’s well-being, scientific and industrial leadership and to help achieving the goals set out in the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement; welcomes the possibility of transferring financial allocations for programmes from one fund to another introduced by the Common Provisions Regulation; believes that appropriate conditions and mechanisms for such transfers should be further elaborated to ensure compatibility with the structural funds and to avoid double auditing; underlines that financial support from Horizon Europe should be made accessible to beneficiaries through a fast, bottom-up and less administrative process;
Amendment 50 #
2018/0166R(APP)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that its call for the creation of an energyjust transition fund for coal- and carbon-intensive regions under the new multiannual financial framework (MFF) was not reflected in the new MFF proposal; reiterates its appeal for additional funds to be provided exclusively to support energy transition in these regions; to create a Just Transition Fund with the aim to support workers and communities adversely affected by this transition; in this respect repeats its calls on the Commission to set up a financing platform at Union level for this initiative; furthermore stresses that under this fund sufficient resources should be ensured for creation of decent and sustainable jobs, together with re- skilling and up-skilling in clean processes and technologies, as well as enhancing social protection schemes, including active labour market policies;
Amendment 25 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary process that allows competent authorities to determine the relative effectiveness of new or existing health technologies and should be carried out in a systematic, independent and transparent manner. HTA focuses specifically on the added value of a health technology in comparison with other new or existing health technologies.
Amendment 27 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) HTA covers both clinical and non- clinical aspects of a health technology. The EU co-funded joint actions on HTA (EUnetHTA Joint Actions) have identified nine domains by reference to which health technologies are assessed. Of these nine domains, four are clinical and five are non- clinical. The four clinical domains of assessment concern the identification of a health problem and current technology, the examination of the technical characteristics of the technology under assessment, its relative safety, and its relative clinical effectiveness. The five non-clinical assessment domains concern cost and economic evaluation of a technology, its ethical, organisational, social, and legal aspects. The clinical domains are therefore more suited to joint assessment at EU-level on their scientific evidence base, while t. The assessment of non-clinical domains tends to be moreshould closely related to national and regional contexts and, approaches and competences.
Amendment 28 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The outcome of HTA is used to inform decisions concerning the allocation of budgetary resources in the field of health, for example, in relation to establishing the pricing or reimbursement levels of health technologies. HTA can therefore assist Member States in creating and maintaining sustainable and comprehensive healthcare systems and towhile stimulateing quality innovation thatand increasing sector competitivity , which will ultimately delivers better outcomes for patients.
Amendment 31 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In accordance with Article 168(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the Member States remain responsible for the organisation and delivery of their healthcare. As such, it is appropriate to limit the scope of Union rules to those aspects of HTA that relate to the clinical assessment of a health technology, and in particular, to ensure that the assessment conclusions are confined to findings. In this connection, the joint clinical assessment provided for by the Regulation, which will be mandatory for Members States, constitutes a scientific analyses of the relatives effects of healthy technology on clinical outcomes, evaluated in relationg to the chosen comparative effectiveness of a health technologyindicators and chosen groups or subgroups of paints, taking into account the HTA Core Model criteria. This will include consideration of the degree of certainty on the relative outcomes, based on the available evidence. The outcome of such joint clinical assessments should not therefore affect the discretion of Member States in relation to subsequent decisions on pricing and reimbursement of health technologies, including the fixing of criteria for such pricing and reimbursement which may depend on both clinical and non-clinical considerations, and which remain solely a matter of national competence.
Amendment 32 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to ensure a wide application of harmonised rules on clinical aspects of HTA and enable pooling of expertise and resources across HTA bodies, it is appropriate to require joint clinical assessments to be carried out for all medicinal products undergoing the central marketing authorisation procedure provided for under Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council,11 which incorporate a new active substance, and where those medicinal products are subsequently authorised for a new therapeutic indication. Joint clinical assessments should also be carried out on certain medical devices within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 which are in the highest risk classes and for which the relevant expert panels have provided their opinions or views. A selection of medical devices for joint clinical assessment should be made based on specific criteria given the need for greater clinical evidence concerning all of these new technologies. _________________ 11 Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency (OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 12 Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (OJ L 117, 5.5.2017, p. 1).
Amendment 33 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A coordination group composed of representatives from Member States' health technology assessment of national and regional authorities and bodies should be established with responsibility for overseeing the carrying out of joint clinical assessments and other joint work.
Amendment 34 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure a Member-State led approach to joint clinical assessments and scientific consultations, Member States should designate national HTA authorities and bodies which inform decision-making as members of the Coordination Group. The designated authorities and research bodies should ensure an appropriately high level of representation in the Coordination Group and technical expertise in its sub- groups, taking into account the need to provide expertise on the HTA of medicinal products and medical devices.
Amendment 37 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order that the harmonised procedures fulfil their internal market objectiveo meet their internal market objectives, increase clinical evaluation efficiency, contribute to sustainability of healthcare systems and maximize the quality of innovation , Member States should be required to take full account of the results of joint clinical assessments and not repeat those assessmen results. Compliance with this obligation does not prevent Member States from carrying out non- clinical assessments on the same health technology, or from drawing conclusions on the added value of the technologies concerned as part of national appraisal processes which may consider clinical as well as non-clinical data and criteria. It also does not prevent Member States from forming their own recommendations or decisions on pricing or reimbursement.
Amendment 38 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19 a) The health technology assessment work covered under this Regulation should be separate and distinct from regulatory assessments of the safety and performance of health technologies carried out pursuant to other Union legislation and have no bearing on other aspects unrelated to the subject matter of this Regulation adopted in accordance with other Union legislation.
Amendment 42 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure the inclusiveness and transparency of the joint work, the Coordination Group should engage and consult widely with interested parties and stakeholders. However, in order to preserve the integrity of the joint work, rules should be developed to ensure the independence and impartiality of the joint work and ensure that such consultation does not give rise to any conflicts of interest. Furthermore, these rules and all consultations must be made public.
Amendment 46 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure a uniform approach to the joint work provided for in this Regulation, implementing powers should be conferred onthe Coordination Group together with the Commission toshould establish a common procedural and methodological framework for clinical assessments, procedures for joint clinical assessments and procedures for joint scientific consultations. Where appropriate, distinct rules should be developed for medicinal products and medical devices. In the development of such rules, the Coordination Group and the Commission should take into account the results of the work already undertaken in the EUnetHTA Joint Actions. It should also take into account initiatives on HTA funded through the Horizon 2020 research programme, as well as regional initiatives on HTA such as the Beneluxa and Valletta Declaration initiatives. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council.13 _________________ 13 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 49 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) In order to ensure that this Regulation is fully operational and to adapt it to technical and scientific development, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the contents of documents to be submitted, reports, and summary reports of clinical assessments, the contents of documents for requests, and reports of joint scientific consultations, and the rules for selecting stakeholders, but with the obligation to periodically inform the European Parliament and the Council of these documents and reports. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016.14 In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically should be granted access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts. _________________ 14 Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making (OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 50 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
(27) In order to ensure that sufficient resources are available for the joint work and stable administrative support provided for under this Regulation, the Union should provide fundingensure stable and permanent public provide funding under the Multiannual Financial Framework for the joint work and voluntary cooperation, and for the support framework to support these activities. The funding should cover the costs of producing joint clinical assessment and joint scientific consultation reports. Member States should also have the possibility to second national experts to the Commission in order to support the secretariat of the Coordination Group.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to facilitate the joint work and the exchange of information between Member States on HTA, provision should be made for the establishment of an IT platform that contains appropriate databases and secure channels for communication. The Commission should also ensure a link between the IT platform and other data infrastructures relevant for the purposes of HTA such as registries of real world data. The IT platform should ensure the publication and transparency for both the joint scientific consultations and the joint technology assessment, regarding all the clinical data employed, the studies, the methodology, the clinical results, the stakeholders consulted, the observations made, and the final reports.
Amendment 53 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) The Commission should carry out an evaluation of this Regulation. Pursuant to paragraph 22 of the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016, that evaluation should be based on the five criteria of efficiency, effectiveness, relevance, coherence and EU added value and should be supported by a monitoring programme. The results must also be communicated to the European Parliament and Council for approval.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 6
Article 3 – paragraph 6
6. Members of the Coordination Group, and their appointed representatives shall respect the principles of transparency, independence, impartiality, and confidentiality for specific information.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall publish a list of the designated members of the Coordination Group and its sub-groups on the IT platform referred to in Article 27. The Commission shall regularly update any changes to this list or related information to the Coordination Group.
Amendment 65 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point a a (new)
(a a) conduct health technology assessments activities and manage the general governance of joint works in an independent and transparent way;
Amendment 66 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) ensure cooperation with all relevant Union level bodies to facilitate additional evidence generation necessary for its work;
Amendment 67 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 8 – point d
(d) ensure appropriate involvement of all relevant stakeholders in its work;
Amendment 96 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(a a) Paragraph 1(b) shall not prevent Member States from carrying out assessments on the added clinical value of the technologies concerned as part of national or regional appraisal processes which may consider clinical as well as non- clinical data and evidence specific to the Member Sates concerned which did not form part of the joint clinical assessment and witch are necessary to complete the general assessment of healthy technology.
Amendment 134 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. In any event, the Union shall ensure stable and permanent public funding under the Multiannual Financial Framework.
Amendment 143 #
2018/0018(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 2
Article 27 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall ensure appropriate levels of accesinteractive access and availability and access in all EU languages to the information contained in the IT platform for Member State bodies, members of the stakeholder network, and the general public.
Amendment 25 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) The mission of the Joint Undertaking is to establish and maintain in Europe an integrated world-class High Performance Computing and Big Data ecosystem based on European leadership in HPC, Cloud and Big Data technologies
Amendment 39 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The Joint Undertaking should provide European scientists, industry and the public sector with access to world- class supercomputers and associated services, giving them the tools to stay at the forefront of science and industrial competition.
Amendment 40 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) In order to build the necessary capacity in the Member States, one High Performance Computing Competence Centre associated with the national supercomputing centre should be established per Member State; the Centres should facilitate and promote access to the HPC ecosystem, from access to the supercomputers, to access to applications and services; they should also provide to HPC users learning and training courses for building HPC skills and should promote awareness raising and training and outreach activities of the benefits of HPC for SMEs in particular and embark on networking activities with stakeholders and other Competence Centres to foster wider innovations enabling further HPC uptake.
Amendment 45 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The use of the pre-exascale and petascale supercomputers should be primarily for public civilian research and innovation purposes, for any user from academia, industry or the public sector. The Joint Undertaking should be allowed to carry out some limited economic activities for private purposes. Access should be granted to users established in the Union or an Associated Country to Horizon 2020. The access rights should be equitable to any user and allocated in a transparent manner. The Governing Board should define the access rights to the Union’s share of access time for each supercomputer.
Amendment 51 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
Recital 28 a (new)
(28a) The Data protection and Privacy Regulation of the European Union should apply for any supercomputer owned fully or in part by the JU, or for any supercomputer making available access time to the JU.
Amendment 52 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 b (new)
Recital 28 b (new)
(28b) The provisions of Horizon 2020 on intellectual property rights, transfer of ownership of IPR, licensing and exploitation should apply, as a minimum, in order to protect the European Union`s economic interests.
Amendment 43 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the intervention logic behind EU transport infrastructure investment should remain a well-balanced construction of centrally managed and shared management sources in order to address policy and funding needs; recalls that the CEF aims to address centrally the EU-wide priority of TEN-T corridors, including safety and environmental aspects, with additional CF assistance for cohesion countries lagging significantly behind other Member States in terms of development and infrastructure; recalls also that the ERDF and CF havehas a strong regional dimension that responds to local demand and they support the connectivity to TEN- T and mobility through secondary and tertiary nodes and multimodal terminals; underlines, in this context, that the relevant budgetary envelopes for the three funding sources need to be strengthened in an even manner in order to avoid asymmetric distribution of investment between the levels;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that infrastructure requires objective quantification of demand prior to setting the budget and the delivery methods; underlines that it should be possible for the ERDF and CF eligibility criteria to consider existing demand at NUTS 3 level;
Amendment 82 #
2017/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses the view that the less developed regions with negative demographic trends or remote ones with low accessibility should be targeted more intensively by ERDF and CF transport infrastructure investments, while additional sources and delivery methods should be expanded in the transition and more developed regions;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that cohesion policy investments provide European added value by contributing to European public goods and to the Treaty objective of reducing disparities; takes the view that divergent practices in this area may run counter to the objective of cohesion and are liable to cause further problems for regions that are falling behind or are the most vulnerable to globalisation; considers that cohesion policy could contribute to the promotion of social and fiscal convergence by providing incentives; calls on the Commission to take better account of this aspect in the European Semester;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its commitment tofirm support for shared management and the principles of partnership and subsidiarity, which contribute to the added value generated by cohesion policy; stresses that the added value of this policy stems primarily from its ability to take account of the needs and specificities of each territory and to bring the European Union closer to its citizens;
Amendment 139 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses that social and fiscal convergence help to foster cohesion while improving the functioning of the single market; takes the view that divergent practices in this area may run counter to the objective of cohesion and are liable to cause further problems for territories which are lagging behind or are the most vulnerable to globalisation; considers that cohesion policy could contribute to the promotion of social and fiscal convergence by providing incentives; calls on the Commission to take better account of this aspect in the European Semestercohesion policy is vital to implement policies that ensure the functioning of the single market, backed by appropriate structural reforms that ensure a healthy investment environment;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Supports a strong thematic concentration on a limited number of priorities linked to major European political objectives, leaving managing authorities the task of drawing up their territorial strategies on the basis of their needs and the achievement of fundamental European objectives under the Treaties, leaving national managing authorities the task of tailoring their growth strategies to regional requirements, as well as ensuring that cohesion policy can offer integrated and differentiated solutions at local level; stresses that employment, innovation, support for SMEs, climate change and the circular economy should constitute priority areas for cohesion policy in future, while infrastructural development remains a priority for Eastern and Central European countries;
Amendment 210 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that the 7th Cohesion Report highlights the need to take account of indicators complementary to per capita GDP for the purpose of allocating funds, in line with the challenges and needs identified, including at sub-regional level, while continuing to give priority to GDP per capita indicators, taking into account the need to reduce existing disparities at European level; notes the importance of taking as a basis data which are of high quality, reliable and available; supports the use of social criteria, in particular the long- term unemployment rate and the youth unemployment rate, as well as life expectancy;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Emphasises that financial instruments can be an effective lever and that they should be promoted if they generate added value; notes, however, that the use of financial instruments must not become an end in itself or a substitute for grants; stresses, however, that their effectiveness hinges on many factors (nature of the project, of the territory or of the risk) and that all regions, regardless of their level of development, must be free to determine the most appropriate method of financing; opposes any binding targets for the use of financial instruments;
Amendment 236 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for the conditions governing the use of financial instruments to be simplified and for the coordination of these instruments with grants to be facilitated/non-reimbursable resources to be facilitated and the provisions of future regulations to be sufficiently flexible and to establish operational procedures allowing combination with grants for the same project; emphasises the importance of the complementary role played by national development banks and institutions in implementing financial instruments tailored to local needs; regards it as essential to harmonise the rules on financial instruments, however they are managed;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for the smart specialisation strategies to be continued, and acknowledges the importance of ex-ante conditionalities, which have proved their worth, but stresses that they have been a source of complexity and delays in the development and launching of programming; calls on the Commission to reduce the number of ex ante conditionalities and, in this field, to improve compliance with the principles of proportionality and subsidiarity, making maximum use of existing strategic documents; notes at the same time that the conditionalities must be well defined, geared towards the investments most closely tailored to the growth and jobs agenda and accompanied by clear performance evaluation indicators to ensure equal treatment for all Member States.
Amendment 283 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Calls on the Commission to take account of the recommendations of the High-Level Group on Simplification in its future legislative proposals, so as to ensure a balance between performance, simplification and safety objectives for management authorities and the beneficiaries;
Amendment 305 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for requirements in respect of the programming, implementation and monitoring of ESI Funds in future to be based on the principle of differentiationproportionality, in accordance with the amounts allocated to programmes, the risk profile, the quality of administration and the level of financing by recipients;
Amendment 326 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Considers that cohesion policy can help to meet new challenges, such as security or the integration of refugees under international protection, with due regard for the sovereignty of the Member States; stresses, however, that cohesion policy cannot be the solution to all crises, and opposes the use of cohesion policy funds to cover short-term financing needs outside its scope, which relates to medium and long-term social end economic development in the European Union;
Amendment 352 #
2017/2279(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for measures to raise the public profile of cohesion policy; calls on the Commission to enhance the role of the managing authorities and of project promoters who employ innovative local communication methods to inform people about the use of the funds in the territories; emphasises the need to improve information and communication not only downstream (ESI Funds achievements), but also upstream (financing possibilities), particularly in relation to small project organisers;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2256(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3 a (new)
Subheading 3 a (new)
Amendment 2 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets to note and is concerned by the fact that payment appropriations were for the third consecutive year below 75%: in 2016 they were at 69,6 %, which is a further decrease of 3,08 % compared to 2015; urges the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve its budget implementation planning in order to avoid delays in concluding grant agreements for calls under Horizon 2020 and invites it; notes, however, that the number of payments increased by 63 % (from 46 to 75) and the paid amount by 30% (from EUR 134 514000 to EUR 175 182 730) in comparison to 2015 and represent the highest number for the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking so far. Invites the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to present updated information to the discharge authority and to improve the payment appropriations for the procedure next year;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes with concern that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of Horizon 2020 funds allocated to the IMI Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had made commitments of EUR 515 000 000 (31 %) and payments of EUR 111 000 000 (7 % of the allocated funds) for the implementation of its first wave of projects; notes with concernacknowledges the fact that the low level of payments is mainly due to delays inthe time required by project consortia to concludinge Horizon 2020 grant agreements with the industry partners which delays IMI Joint Undertaking planned pre-financing for the given year; notes moreover that projects in Ebola and antimicrobial resistance programmes have claimed less funds than foreseen in the initial project budgets, which was mainly due to the decline of the epidemic and which were mentioned in previous reports by the Court and by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that out of the EUR 1 638 000 000 of in-kind and cash contributions to be made by the industry members and associated partners to the activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking, by the end of 2016 the industry partners had reported just EUR 83 800 000 of in- kind contributions, of which just EUR 47 2EUR 47 200 000 had been validated by the executive director and a further amount of EUR 36 600 000 had been validareported by the executive directornd of 2016; notes moreover that consequently, at the end of 2016, the total contributions of the industry members to the Horizon 2020 activities of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking amounted to EUR 83 800 000, compared to the Union’s cash contribution of EUR 135 000 000; notes that the difference was caused by advance payments made to beneficiaries to kick-start projects activities; highlights the fact that at this stage of programme implementation commitments of EUR 275 800 000 of Union funds and EUR 249 100 000 of industry in-kind contributions are allocated to 25 Horizon 2020 projects; recognising that more work on the part of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking in improving in kind and cash contributions from industry needs prioritisation;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking has an anti-fraud strategy aligned with the common anti-fraud strategy of the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation; regrets to notediscover that in 2016, an one instance of suspicion was communicated to OLAF which decided not to open any investigationto dismiss the case based on the documentation provided and the result of a financial audit performed by the Joi; notes that the Joint Undertaking undertook in parallel an independent financial audit which concluded with a minor adjustment Uandertak no significant material findings; recognising the need for vigilance to fully implement the anti-fraud strategynotes with satisfaction the effectiveness of the preventive and corrective anti-fraud measures taken in accordance with the anti-fraud strategy; recognizes the need for further vigilance in this respect;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Regrets to note that at the end of 2016 – the third year of Horizon 2020 implementation – the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking had only partially completed the integration of its control systems with the Commission’s common Horizon 2020 grant management and monitoring tools ; and that prioritisation be given to complete the integration process quickly; acknowledges, however, the significant progress achieved in close cooperation with the Commission services which should enable all IMI 2 Joint Undertaking project reporting, monitoring and payment to be carried out via the common Horizon 2020 tools as of the beginning of 2018;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2184(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets to acknowledge that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking experienced some delays in payments to beneficiaries (universities, research organisations and SMEs) - the key client base of the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking; not; notes that the 90 days time-to-pay target for interim payments was exceeded by 5 days in 2016; acknowledges withe concern that this indicates a significant gap in the internal control and monitoring procedures for project reports and related cost claims, adversely affecting the efficiency of project implementation; expresses its concern that the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking was unable rrective measures taken by the IMI 2 Joint Undertaking to improve the situation, notably by enhancing cooperation with project consortia, by reviewing internal procedures and by hiring more staff for the financial unit; acknowledges in this respect that the average time-to -pay for finterimal payments of costs claims within the target deadline of 90 days; and seeks assurances that this concern will be addressed as a priority action within the IMI 2 Joint Undertakinged by beneficiaries was 62 days;
Amendment 3 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas, according to the Commission’s Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the ecodesign and energy labelling framework will deliver 175 Mtoe per year of primary energy savings by 2020; those savings will result in lowering the energy bills of each household by €490 per year, while delivering €55 billion yearly extra income for industry, wholesale and retail sectors and creating 800.000 possible new direct jobs in those sectors; it will also help reach our energy and climate goals by reducing the energy import needs by 1.3 billion barrels of oil, eliminating 320 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas measures should cover the whole lifecycle of products in order to improve resource efficiency in the Union; given that more than 80% of the environmental impact of a product is determined at the design stage, circular economy aspects, durability, reparability, re-use and recycling need to be taken into account from the start;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas, aside from making our products more sustainable and resource efficient, we need to drastically dematerialise our society, strengthening the principles of the sharing economy and the service economy;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the transition to a sustainable and circular economy will present many opportunities but also social challenges; nobody should be left behind, and Member States should pay special attention to low-income households at risk of energy poverty when they present programmes to encourage the uptake of the most resource-efficient products;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Acknowledges that the technology of ICT products is fast-evolving, which may result in legislation on those products already being outdated when it comes into force; urges therefore the Commission to speed up the ecodesign regulatory processes for those products and look into alternatives, which can be complementary to ecodesign measures, in order to monitor resource efficiency when products are in use, for instance by using big data techniques; 1a __________________ 1a Some ICT products, such as mobile phones, are so fast-moving and their technologies change so quickly, that ecodesign legislation, which can take up to 4 to 5 years to be established, is already outdated when it comes into force. Therefore, an accelerated process is required. Moreover, the resource use of some ICT products varies according to who uses them and how, or which applications are run on them. It might be useful to measure resource efficiency when the products are in use, for instance by using big data techniques to gather information from different users at different points in time (while of course respecting privacy aspects).
Amendment 27 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regrets that little progress has been made in including circular economy aspects in the review of existing product- specific measures and new product groups; despite the promising specific attention given to circular economy aspects in the Ecodesign Working Plan 2016-2019, the Commission’s circular economy package and the importance of this topic, the work on this matter has been disappointing; urges therefore the Commission to speed up actions to ensure that the Ecodesign Directive makes a significant contribution to the circular economy;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that, aside from ensuring recyclability, the actual use of recycled materials should also be promoted; on the one hand, recyclability and easy dismantling of products needs to be incorporated in the design phase so that end of life products may be converted into high quality secondary raw materials, and on the other hand, the actual reuse of these secondary raw materials in new products needs to be promoted and endorsed, for example by setting a compulsory minimal usage of recycled materials for new products;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses that, in order to ensure the use of recycled/secondary materials, the availability of high quality secondary materials and a well-organised market for those materials is imperative and should be put in place;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressesInsists on the need to optimise and safeguard the decision-making process; emphasises that ecodesign measures should be adopted individually and within the deadlines; calls on the Commission to justify delays and to set asidethe market surveillance of products placed on the market through a minimum 5% of the products placed on the market being tested, better cooperation between the Commission and the Member States and among the Member States, market surveillance at pan-European level by the Commission or an independent agency, oversight of the national market surveillance authorities and the result of their work being made publicly available; stresses that test protocols should be closer to real-life conditions;1a __________________ 1a Market surveillance practices need to be ameliorated. On the onecessary resources for implementation; believ hand, more harmonisation and cooperation between the national market surveillance authorities, in addition, that voluntary agreements should no longer be given priority;s needed, and, on the other hand, coordination and market surveillance at pan-European level needs to be organised. If this latter task is carried out by the Commission, sufficient resources need to be assigned for that purpose.
Amendment 48 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the Commission’s estimates that 10-25% of products on the market do not comply with ecodesign and energy labelling requirements which amounts to around 10% of the envisaged savings being lost; urges for compliance to be better monitored and penalised in case of breach of the legislation;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that, when tests are being performed, the measurement and calculation methods, as well as the testing environment, should reflect real-life conditions; products shall be tested under conditions and environment that simulate as close as possible those of the average consumer; test methods of both suppliers and market surveillance authorities should be established and executed in such a way that intentional or unintentional manipulation or amelioration of the test results is detected and eliminated, and allowed deviations between tested and declared results should be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment;
Amendment 56 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the European institutions and national governments to set the right example by requiring the highest resource efficiency standards in their public procurement procedures;
Amendment 57 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Acknowledges that products are becoming ever more complex and are often part of a system instead of standing on their own, whereas the amount of resources they use depends on the other products or modules in the system or on how the systems function as a whole; urges therefore the Commission to look at ways to translate ecodesign measurements into this system approach, such as using a Points System 1a; __________________ 1a Modern heating or lighting solutions in buildings are no longer single stoves or light bulbs but complex structures of interacting elements, in order to determine and evaluate the resource parameters and ecodesign requirements; one needs to look at the system as a whole and not only at the different elements separately.
Amendment 59 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 c (new)
Paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. Stresses the need to develop a multi-criteria assessment method which is capable of incorporating and documenting multiple energy-resource and materials-related ecodesign requirements for a product or system, and which is also able to attribute an average score; such a methodology should be based on an approach that does not hinder innovation and continues to allow manufacturers to offer consumers a broad range of high quality products in any particular category; the Points System or another type of multi-criteria tool could provide the basis for developing such a robust methodology 1a; __________________ 1a As we are broadening the scope of requirements (energy use, durability, recyclability, recycled content, modularity, etc.), it becomes more difficult to compare and score products. A product may score very well on recycled content but very badly on energy use (or the other way round). It might be useful to score each parameter separately and then combine the separate scores to give a global average score in order to, on the one hand, see how a product scores on each of the different requirements, and, on the other hand, ensure a minimum level of quality in terms of energy, materials and resource use. Finally, it must be possible to compare products or systems to others in the same product group.
Amendment 61 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 d (new)
Paragraph 5 d (new)
5d. Stresses the importance of attributing responsibility to the producers and expanding guarantee periods and conditions, obliging manufacturers/sellers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of a product, boosting reparability, upgradability, modularity and recyclability and ensuring that raw materials and waste management remain within the European Union;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 e (new)
Paragraph 5 e (new)
5e. Urges the Commission to look into the concept of product passports, attaching RFID tags or dynamic QR codes to products containing information on materials used, reparability, modularity, and other elements which are useful in case of change of ownership or at the product’s end of life;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU’s energy policy and financing instruments should be designed to take full advantage of accelerating technical developments and should primarily focus on a gradual transition to a clean high- efficiency, low-emission systems and avoid setting technology- specific benchmarks that distort market mechanisms;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication setting the framework for accelerating the EU’s clean energy innovation; calls for an innovation regulatory and financing framework that is coherent with the EU energy and climate targets and that creates the conditions to achieve the ambition and priorities set in the legislative framework of the ‘Clean Energy for All Europeans package';
Amendment 40 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises that the successful deployment of energy innovation is a multidimensional challenge that encompasses supply chain, value chain, human capital, regulation, innovation and industrial policy issues; stresses that this challenge requires the engagement of citizens – consumers and prosumers – as well as a wide ecosystem of stakeholders, including academia, research and technology organisations (RTOs), start- ups, energy and construction companies, mobility providers, service suppliers, equipment manufacturers, IT and telecoms companies, financial institutions, public authorities at all levelEU and national authorities, including regional and local authorities, NGOs, educators and opinion leaders;
Amendment 49 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that a cost-effective energy transition towards environmentally friendly, consumer-oriented and more digitalised, decentralised systems requires research and the deployment of innovation in all energy system sectors, including non-technology specific, with a priority for efficiency and renewable energies and systemic solutions; recognises that this transition is fostering new organisational models, particularly in energy generation, transmission, distribution and storage, business and needs management, as well as service provision; underlines the role that large-scale pilot projects can play in deploying systemic energy innovation;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that energy efficiency should be a cross-cutting horizontal priority in the Research and innovation policy of the EU applying to all sectors and not limited to energy -related projects, promoting systematically and incentivising the production of more efficient less energy-consuming processes, services and goods;
Amendment 63 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that research and innovation in energy crucially depends on stable market and predictability and certainty of the regulatory framework, which require long-term policy vision, sustained targeted incentives and patient equity capital in order to attain the necessary critical mass for market deployment; welcomes the focus on key technologies, as confirmed in the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and Commission communication; stresses, however, the need for greater prioritisation of cross- cutting, systemic innovation in energy, as innovation is not only technology-driven;
Amendment 67 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges the Commission and the Member States to put in place mechanisms for coordinating EU and national research and energy innovation programmes and associated business models in order to foster synergies and avoid duplication, to ensure the most effective use of existing resources and infrastructure in all Member States, and to maximise the market uptake of new technologies and innovations across all EU regions; believes that including relevant information in national energy and climate plans could be conducive to that aim, best practices and information exchange should be promoted;
Amendment 78 #
2017/2084(INI)
6a. Calls on the Commission and Member States to develop national capacity building initiatives for innovation in energy sector business models and financial support schemes;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the performance of its energy-related financial instruments and funds and to provide a ‘fast track’ response to improve the instruments if specific gridlocks, incoherencies or ameliorations are identified and adapt to the new energy EU targets;
Amendment 96 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point b a (new)
(ba) incentivise public authorities at all levels to develop capital raising plans and incentivise clean energy innovation in order to foster investor trust and trigger the mobilisation of private capital;
Amendment 99 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d
Paragraph 9 – point d
(d) examine ways of drawing up innovation-friendly, streamlined and flexible rules for participation in FP9 and ESIF regulations, with the aim of better aligning them and avoid wasting resources of applicants and promote innovation excellence across all Europe;
Amendment 101 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d a (new)
(da) establish a mechanism with the aim to support a transnational energy start-up ecosystem, including an European incubator system in order to ensure that market introduction of energy innovation and business models overcome the “valley of death” in the innovation cycle;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
Paragraph 9 – point d b (new)
(db) increase synergies with Horizon 2020 and other funding initiatives to strengthen the research and innovation capacity building for low performing regions in the EU;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
Paragraph 9 – point f a (new)
(fa) identify ways of introducing into EU public procurement legislation incentives to promote innovative energy solutions in the public sector;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates Parliament’s call for an increased overall budget of EUR 120 billion for FP9 and urges the Commission to increase by at least 50 % the proportion of clean energy-related financing under FP9 from the corresponding H2020 level, so as to ensure sufficient funding to support effective implementation of the Energy Union; calls in particular to reinforce the financial resources under FP9 to stimulate breakthrough, market creating-innovation initiatives, notably for SMEs;
Amendment 118 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Reiterates the need to improve the quality of investments financed by EFSI and to particularly focus on incentives for better geographical allocation taking into account the current imbalance in the geographical coverage of EFSI and the specific needs of less developed and transitional regions; recognises the need of a cooperation with national promotional investment banks, investment platforms and eligible financial intermediaries through a possible delegation of the use of the EU guarantee to them; calls to substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects;
Amendment 119 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Believes that FP9 should support initiatives such as "100% renewable cities" involving cities and local administration aiming to substantially increase additional renewable energy capacity for electricity, mobility, heating and cooling in cities through innovation projects. Those initiatives could include smart grids, energy system management, activities to enable sector coupling and ensure electric vehicles etc.;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recognises the role of the SET- Plan, the Knowledge Innovation Community (KIC) InnoEnergy and the relevant Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs) in driving energy innovation; stresses the need to better connect these various frameworks together with, inter alia, the InnovFin initiative, the EFSI and the proposed Pan-European Venture Capital Fund(s)-of-Funds programme (VC FoF) as part of a coordinated, focused investment strategy in clean energy innovation that would help early-stage projects and start- ups and SMEs effectively overcome the ‘valley of death’ and reach the market maturity levels needed for global expansion; considers that effective incentives for investment in energy innovation, by means of national investment funds and pension funds, could play a crucial role in mobilising the necessary equity capital;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to conduct a thorough examination of the patents registration procedures and requests the removal of unnecessary administrative burdens, which slow down the process of market penetration of innovative products and affect the EU’s role as a leader in the clean energy transition;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that accelerating clean energy innovation requires Europeans to undergo a change in their mindset that would transcend simple awareness of energy issues and move towards a deeper understanding of the behavioural changes and, new consumption and production patterns needed to meet the pressing challenges of sustainable growth, so as to reap the advantages of the digital revolution and innovation in all fields and succeed in energy transition; notes that innovation can enable citizens to play a more active role in the energy generation, minimising energy feed-in to the grid as well contributing to more efficient use of energy by reducing energy consumption needed for heating and cooling;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recognises the need for systemic education and engagement schemes designed to enable society to fully engage in the transformation of the energy system and enable Europeans of all ages to gradually progress from awareness and understanding to active involvement and taking a guidingmore empowered role; calls on the Commission, the Member States, local authorities and the private sector to promote conscious consumer choices and energy-related citizens’ engagement through, inter alia, EU-supported awareness campaigns, comprehensive information on energy bills and price comparison tools, the promotion of cooperative sharing schemes, participatory budgets for energy-related investments, tax and investment incentives, as well as by steering technological solutions and innovations;
Amendment 167 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that innovation in clean energy will contribute to providing affordable energy supply to European consumers by helping them to enjoy lower energy tariffs, more control over their energy consumption and production and less energy-consuming products and services. Calls on the European Commission to identify the best innovative practices among Member States and other authorities that contribute to putting end to energy poverty;
Amendment 169 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Believes in the potential of innovation in clean energies and energy efficiency in creating new and better jobs. Considers that in order to manage a successful transition to a sustainable decarbonised economy, there is a need to ensure that labour markets can respond adequately to new demands of innovative clean energy systems. Call on the Commission to pay more attention in its R&D initiatives to the link between innovation in energy systems and new professional profiles, education needs, new jobs and training requirements;
Amendment 171 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the Commission and the Member States to assist EU regionnational authorities including regional and local authorities in taking coordinated steps to incentivise energy innovation at local and trans- regional level with the aim of developing coherent strategies; calls on the Commission to assist accelerating the empowerment of local and regional authorities, to expedite the deployment of clean energy-related innovation, such as e-mobility and smart grids, but also depending on their level of maturity when it comes to the penetration of renewables in their energy system, and the challenges they are facing when attempting to push the energy transition further, such as citizens’ engagement; encourages the exchange of best practices, pooling of investments and better assessment of the bankability of projects and development of financing strategies, such as business cases, use of public procurement and loans;
Amendment 175 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Believes that the transport sector holds enormous potential and should play a vital role in the transition and encourages the Commission to support existing funding for electric vehicles infrastructure deployment; calls on the Commission to continue support and develop further initiatives such as the Europe-wide electromobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 177 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Encourages the Commission to recognise the benefits of hydrogen mobility, as well as the sectorial coupling between the transport and the electricity sector and to create incentives for new business models in this direction, such as smart charging and vehicle to grid triggers, which would allow the owners of electric vehicles to sell flexibility to the power system; calls on the Commission to ensure financing of innovation aiming at development of hydrogen storage solution, advanced long-term storage solutions for electric vehicles, development of hydrogen charging infrastructure, as well as infrastructure and plug-in solutions, including charging infrastructure for electric vehicles; Encourages Member States and local authorities to take further initiatives such as fiscal incentives on market penetration of electric and hydrogen vehicles, on tax reductions and exemptions for the owners of electric and hydrogen vehicles, as well as divers initiatives in relation to the promotion of electric vehicles use such as price reductions, bonus payments and premiums for the buyers of electric vehicles, and creation of free parking spaces for electric vehicles;
Amendment 1 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
– having regard to the E-commerce Directive 2000/31/EC
Amendment 2 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
– having regard to the Communication of the Commission on tackling illegal content online (COM(2017)555)
Amendment 7 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that technology and the internet facilitate an inclusive economy, allowing even the smallest businesses in the most remote regions to trade globally directly and in this respect calls on the European Commission to pursue 21st century trade agreements that recognize the fundamental advancement of technology and the internet.
Amendment 11 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Takes note of the ongoing negotiations of the legislative files on the Digital Market and calls on the European Commission to ensure the coherence between the new EU Digital Single Market and its external policies so as to achieve an integrated approach in trade negotiations. Highlights that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) should not be the exclusive cooperation mechanism to facilitate digital trade.
Amendment 17 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses the need of simplification and alignment of rules through a technologically progressive and transparent model of e-governance of administrative procedures. Calls on the Member States to advance rapidly their e- governance polices, legislation and practice.
Amendment 21 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Digital connectivity enhances the volume of trade, but a prerequisite for the online merchants is an efficient delivery system, underlines in this respect that the EU supports harmonised labels, that can lead to better and more efficient cross- border tracking services. Welcomes the open IT standards developed within CEN and suggests that the European Commission promotes such effective tools with international trade partners to reduce the costs of cross-border delivery and benefit ultimately end-users and consumers.
Amendment 26 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines, that while EU trade agreements have to increasingly tackle "behind the border barriers" beyond tariffs they must preserve the primary function of regulations to pursue the public interest and be limited to facilitating trade and investment through the identification of unnecessary technical barriers to trade, duplicated or redundant administrative burdens, which disproportionately affect SMEs, while not compromising the technical procedures and standards on health, safety, consumer, labour, social and environmental protection and cultural diversity; recalls that corresponding mechanisms must be based on enhanced information exchange and improved adoption of international technical standards, and lead to increased convergence, whilst under no circumstances undermining or delaying the democratically legitimised decision- making procedures of any trading partner
Amendment 37 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recognises that the principles of the E-commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) have been crucial in developing the digital economy and in guaranteeing freedom of speech and freedom of conduct of businesses; stresses that online intermediaries should not be imposed with a general obligation to monitor the information which they transmit or store, nor a general obligation actively to seek facts or circumstances indicating illegal activity; however, they should cooperate to swiftly detect, remove and prevent the reappearance of illegal content and guarantee the fair remuneration of authors and rights holders, for instance by providing an appeal mechanism to allow users and copyright holders to signal unlawful third-party content or by improving the use of filters They should also avoid that legal content is taken down mistakenly, by introducing counter-notice mechanisms.
Amendment 42 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that trade agreements should encourage the use of advanced technologies, the interoperability of systems and predictable contractual relations; calls to increase cooperation between regulators
Amendment 43 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses the need of digitalisation of customs information and management via on-line registration and operation of information, in respect of international standards, e-certification and on-line payment of customs duties, to scale down on trade costs, facilitate clearance at the border and cooperation in fraud detection. Calls the European Commission to encourage and request from our trade partners the digitalisation of customs procedures together with compatibility of customs systems in parallel with the reduction of tariffs.
Amendment 44 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of the compatibility and interoperability of payment systems and clear rules on taxation and duties; considers that the number of small consignments exempted from VAT has increased dramatically and EU business face competitive disadvantages from importers, including VAT fraud and its impact on loss of revenues for the EU. Calls on the Commission to review the exemption and apply effective VAT procedures
Amendment 58 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 9 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Considers that data flows are indispensable to trade in services and the digital economy but should never compromise the EU’s acquis on data protection and the right to privacy. Recalls that data and the right to privacy are not a trade barrier but a fundamental right
Amendment 60 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Stresses that globally telecommunications companies are not only providers of their own products and services but also enablers for other sectors, by providing the essential connectivity infrastructure for functioning and growing in the digital economy especially with a view innovative to business models and in this respect urges the EC to continue incorporating provisions in trade agreements with similar levels of access as is available in the EU. Considers that trade partners with pro-competitive telecoms networks will increase trading opportunities to the EU and will also contribute to the digital divide of less development countries with low levels of access to the internet
Amendment 61 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Further calls on the Commission to promote rule-based competition in the telecommunication sector, guaranteeing the independence of regulators and ensuring a fair and non-discriminatory access to telecom networks by European undertakings that will increase choice for consumers. Strongly supports the principle of non-discriminatory access to internet and encourages the European Commission to actively promote this principle at a multilateral level and on FTAs.
Amendment 62 #
2017/2065(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Highlights that globally digital trade in goods is confronted with the problem of counterfeiting and urges the EC to promote initiatives such as an open system IT-trust mark to boost the trust of consumers in the e-merchants and ensure a level playing field. Encourages the use of instruments such as the Memorandum of Understanding on the online sale of counterfeit goods.
Amendment 35 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Member States should take concrete measures to assist the wider use of biogas and gas from biomass, green hydrogen and synthetic methane from renewable energy, the producers of which should be granted non-discriminatory access to the gas system, provided that such access is compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards on an ongoing basis.
Amendment 36 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Member States should ensure that, taking into account the necessary quality requirements, biogas and gas from biomass, green hydrogen and synthetic methane from renewable energy, or other types of gas are granted non- discriminatory access to the gas system, provided such access is permanently compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards. Those rules and standards should ensure that those gases can technically and safely be injected into, and transported through the natural gas system and should also address their chemical characteristics.
Amendment 39 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
(-1) in Article 1, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. The rules established by this Directive for natural gas, including LNG, shall also apply in a non-discriminatory way to biogas and gas from biomass, green hydrogen and synthetic methane from renewable energy, or other types of gas in so far as such gases can technically and safely be injected into, and transported through, the natural gas system. " Or. en (http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2009:211:0094:0136:de:PDF)
Amendment 50 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 2 – point 17
Article 2 – point 17
(17) ‘interconnector’ means a transmission line, including its entry points from and exit points to a third country, which crosses or spans a border between Member States or between Member States and third countries up to the border of Union jurisdiction;
Amendment 74 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
Article 34 – paragraph 4 – fourth sentence
(4a) In Article 34, paragraph 4, the following fourth sentence is added: Where the third countries subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultations, the Member States concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 96 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
Article 36 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – third sentence
(ba) In the second subparagraph of paragraph 4, the following third sentence is added: Where the third-country authorities subject to such consultation do not respond to the consultation, the national regulatory authorities concerned may take the necessary decision.
Amendment 53 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) For the better implementation of this regulation, Member States shall be encouraged to propose a minimum target for recharging points and/or refuelling points for zero and low emissions vehicles and shall provide the Commission with the relevant data in order to create a real- time interactive map to be publically available
Amendment 93 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The aim of this Regulation is to create incentives for the automotive industry to invest in new technologieall new neutral technologies that aim for zero and low emissions. This Regulation actively promotes eco- innovation and provides a mechanism that should be able to acknowledge future technological development. Experience shows that eco- innovations have successfully contributed to the cost- effectiveness of Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 and to the reduction of real world CO2 emissions. This modality should therefore be maintained and the scope should be extended to incentivise efficiency improvements in air-conditioning systems.
Amendment 100 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
Recital 25 a (new)
(25a) In cases where for heavy Light Commercial Vehicles (N1 Class III category) the inclusion of electric battery might increase the weight of the vehicle to the extent that it is re-classified into N2 category, this technical problem should be correctly addressed.
Amendment 185 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. This Regulation shall apply to alternatively fuelled vehicles with a maximum authorised mass above 3 500 kg but not exceeding 4 250 kg, provided that the mass in excess of 3 500 kg is exclusively due to the excess of mass of the propulsion system in relation to the propulsion system of a vehicle of the same dimensions, which is equipped with a conventional internal combustion engine with positive ignition or compression ignition.
Amendment 259 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11a Minimum target for recharging and refuelling points Member States shall establish a minimum target for recharging points and/or refuelling points accessible to the public for zero and low emissions vehicles, and shall provide the Commission with relevant data by ... [18 months after the date of entry into force of the amending Regulation] in order to create a Union wide real-time interactive map. This map shall be publically available to interested stakeholders, through different digital platforms and on the Commission's website.
Amendment 61 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) All clean and energy-efficient transport options must be considered. Manufacturers should have the flexibility to further develop and use neutral technologies to meet CO2 reduction objectives. Competition between different solutions and manufacturers will encourage innovation and benefit everyone. This will allow a smooth and cost-efficient transition to the decarbonisation of transport.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Life-cycle costing is an important tool for contracting authorities and entities to cover energy and environmental costs during the life-cycle of a vehicle, including the cost of greenhouse gas emission and other pollutant emissions on the basis of a relevant methodology to determine their monetary value. Given the scarce use of the methodology for the calculation of operational lifetime costs under Directive 2009/33/EU and the information provided by contracting authorities and entities on the use of own methodologies tailored to their specific circumstances and needs, there should be no methodology mandatory to use, but contracting authorities, contracting entities or operators should be able to choose any life-costing methodology in order to support their procurement processes. The assessment of the CO2 emissions should consider the entire lifecycle of the vehicles including during the production, use and end of life, taking into account disposal and recycling. Therefore, contracting authorities and other entities should focus on the entire vehicle and not only on its components and the maximum tail-pipe emission expressed in CO2 g/km and real driving pollutant emissions.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) EU financial instruments should be mobilised in order to support Member States at national, regional and local level to achieve the targets under this Directive. Minimum binding targets for charging points per Members State, together with direct infrastructure financing and financing of electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen vehicle filling stations should be considered as well, where not commercially viable on their own. For this purpose, funding instruments such as the Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the fields of transport and the European Fund for Strategic Investments or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs could be mobilised. Advisory Hubs should play a key role in this transition by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities.
Amendment 77 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18a) The requirements of this Directive and the new minimum procurement targets may lead to additional financial resources for contracting authorities. Therefore, it would be appropriate to seek financial mechanisms to implement the requirements of this Directive. The Union's financial policy and in particular the future Multiannual Financial Framework after 2020 should be in line with the new requirements for the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles and support the decarbonisation of transport and the use of cleaner road transport vehicles.
Amendment 79 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18 b (new)
Recital 18 b (new)
(18b) Reforms need to be introduced at local and national level, with clear investments signals and combining the different sources to reach the goal of this Directive.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19 a (new)
Recital 19 a (new)
(19a) Enhanced environmental audits and tests should be envisaged, encouraging local authorities to purchase, rent and lease energy-efficient road transport vehicles. For this purpose, it would be appropriate to develop EU financial mechanisms to assist in the implementation of the requirements of this Directive.
Amendment 104 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. 'sustainable battery' means a battery for which the whole value chain is taken into account and the final battery product is fit for reuse and/or recycling. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition based on an assessment of the CO2 emissions considering the whole chain, e.g. the entire lifecycle of the battery including full lifecycle of carbon emissions during the production process and end of life carbon footprint of the battery.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 4 a (new)
4a. 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' means a vehicle which is produced by using significantly lower emissions than comparable vehicle types, and is designed to allow for a more sustainable end of life, including reuse and recycling potential of its components. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act by [18 months after entry into force] with a more precise definition.
Amendment 109 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 4 a
Article 4 a
Amendment 115 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that purchase, lease, rent or hire-purchase of road transport vehicles, and public service contracts on public passenger transport by road and rail and public service contracts as referred to in Article 3 of this Directive comply with the minimum procurement targets for light-duty vehicles referred to in table 4 of the Annex and for heavy-duty vehicles referred to in Table 5 in the Annex By 30 September 2018, the Commission shall carry out an assessment and submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council with the aim of setting minimum procurement targets for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles at Member State level which shall be proportionate to the gross domestic product per capita of each Member State. That report shall be accompanied, if appropriate, by legislative proposals.
Amendment 119 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 123 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Amendment 124 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 b (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 5 b (new)
Article 5 b (new)
(5b) The following Article 5b is inserted: “Article 5b Platform for the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public transport The Commission shall make available and actively promote a platform for the deployment of zero- and low-emission vehicles in public transport that is digitally interactive and accessible in all official languages of the Union in order to facilitate access by national, regional and local authorities and all interested stakeholders to the relevant information on zero- and low-emission vehicles for public transport, such as available funds and financing instruments, public procurement, exchange of best practices, available solutions for phasing out old or polluting vehicles, schemes incentivising their replacement with new zero- and low- emission vehicles, and a list of Union manufacturers of such vehicles.”
Amendment 130 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b a (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The Commission shall provide guidance to Member States with regards to the different EU funds that might be used for the purposes of this Directive, e.g. Connecting Europe Facility supporting the development of high performing, sustainable and efficiently interconnected trans-European networks in the field of transport, the European Fund for Strategic Investments, or the Cleaner Transport Facility supporting the deployment of cleaner transport vehicles and their associated infrastructure needs.
Amendment 131 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b b (new)
Directive 2009/33/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Advisory Hubs shall play a key role in the transition to transport decarbonisation by facilitating and promoting investments and supporting institutional capacities. Therefore, the Commission shall substantially reinforce the role and the capacity of the European Investment Advisory Hub, notably through a local presence and a proactive role in the preparation of projects.
Amendment 149 #
Amendment 153 #
2017/0291(COD)
Proposal for a directive
ANNEX 1
ANNEX 1
Directive 2009/33/EC
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
Annex – table 4 – footnote 1
*Vehicles with zero-emissions at tailpipe shall be counted as 1 vehicle contributing to the mandate and those using sustainable batteries shall counted as 1.25 vehicles. All other vehicles that meet the requirements of Table 2 in this annex shall be counted as 0.5 vehicle contributing. Any vehicle which meets the definition of 'sustainable lifecycle vehicle' shall in addition receive a bonus credit of 0.25.
Amendment 154 #
Amendment 134 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To ensure that it fully achieves its objectives, the Agency should liaise with relevant institutions, EU supervisory and other competent authorities, agencies and bodies, including CERT-EU, European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, European Defence Agency (EDA), European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems (eu- LISA), European Central Bank (ECB), European Banking Authority (EBA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and any other EU Agency that is involved in cybersecurity. It should also liaise with authorities dealing with data protection in order to exchange know-how and best practices and provide advice on cybersecurity aspects that might have an impact on their work. Representatives of national and Union law enforcement and data protection authorities should be eligible to be represented in the Agency’s Permanent Stakeholders Group. In liaising with law enforcement bodies regarding network and information security aspects that might have an impact on their work, the Agency should respect existing channels of information and established networks.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) Cybersecurity problems are global issues. There is a need for closer international cooperation to improve security standards, including the definition of common norms of behaviour and codes of conduct, use of international standards, and information sharing, promoting swifter international collaboration in response to, as well as a common global approach to, network and information security issues. To that end, the Agency should support further Union involvement and cooperation with third countries and international organisations by providing, where appropriate, the necessary expertise and analysis to the relevant Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies.
Amendment 159 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Conformity assessment is the process demonstrating whether specified requirements relating to a product, process, service, system, person or body have been fulfilled. For the purposes of this Regulation, certification and self- assessment should be considered as a type of conformity assessment regarding the cybersecurity features of a product, process, service, system, or a combination of those ("ICT products and services"). Certification is undertaken by an independent third party, other than the product manufacturer or service provider. CertificationSelf-assessment may be undertaken by the product manufacturer or operator where the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident occurring, and/or the likelihood of such incident causing substantial harm to society or a large section thereof, is not expected to be high, taking into account the manufacturer or service provider’s intended use of the product or service in question. Conformity assessment cannot guarantee per se that certified ICT products and services are cyber secure. It is rather a procedure and technical methodology to attest that ICT products and services have been tested and that they comply with certain cybersecurity requirements laid down elsewhere, for example as specified in technical standards.
Amendment 171 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) The Commission should be empowered to adopt, the European Cybersecurity Certification Group and the Stakeholer Certification Group should propose to ENISA to prepare a European cybersecurity certification schemes concerning specific groups of ICT products and services. These schemes should be implemented and supervised by national certification supervisory authorities and certificates issued within these schemes should be valid and recognised throughout the Union. Certification schemes operated by the industry or other private organisations should fall outside the scope of the Regulation. However, the bodies operating such schemes may propose to the Commission to consider such schemes as a basis for approving them as a European scheme.
Amendment 177 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 56
Recital 56
(56) TAfter the completion of an appropriate stakeholder consultation by the Commission, ENISA should be empowered to request ENISA to prepare candidate schemes for specific ICT products or services. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, should then be empowered to adopt the European cybersecurity certification scheme by means of implementingdelegated acts. Taking account of the general purpose and security objectives identified in this Regulation, European cybersecurity certification schemes adopted by the Commission should specify a minimum set of elements concerning the subject-matter, the scope and functioning of the individual scheme. These should include among others the scope and object of the cybersecurity certification, including the categories of ICT products and services covered, the detailed specification of the cybersecurity requirements, for example by reference to standards or technical specifications, the specific evaluation criteria and evaluation methods, as well as the intended level of assurance: basic, substantial and/or high.
Amendment 188 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) Once a European cybersecurity certification scheme is adopted, manufacturers of ICT products or providers of ICT services should be able to submit an application for certification of their products or services to a conformity assessment body of their choice, anywhere in the Union. Conformity assessment bodies should be accredited by an accreditation body if they comply with certain specified requirements set out in this Regulation. Accreditation should be issued for a maximum of five years and may be renewed on the same conditions provided that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements. Accreditation bodies should revoke an accreditation of a conformity assessment body where the conditions for the accreditation are not, or are no longer, met or where actions taken by a conformity assessment body infringe this Regulation.
Amendment 191 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) It is necessary to require all Member States to designate one cybersecurity certification supervisory authority to supervise compliance of conformity assessment bodies and of certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territory with the requirements of this Regulation and of the relevant cybersecurity certification schemes, and to ensure that the European cybersecurity certificates are recognised on their territory. National certification supervisory authorities should handle complaints lodged by natural or legal persons in relation to certificates issued by conformity assessment bodies established in their territories, or in relation to alleged failures to recognise certificates on their territory, investigate to the extent appropriate the subject matter of the complaint and inform the complainant of the progress and the outcome of the investigation within a reasonable time period. Moreover, they should cooperate with other national certification supervisory authorities or other public authority, including by sharing information on possible non-compliance of ICT products and services with the requirements of this Regulation or specific cybersecurity schemes, or the non- recognition of European cybersecurity certificates.
Amendment 192 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 60 a (new)
Recital 60 a (new)
(60 a) With a view to ensuring the consistent and future-proof application of the European cybersecurity certification framework, a Stakeholder Certification Group should be established within ENISA. It should consist of recognised experts representing academics, standardisation bodies, consumer groups, ICT industry and non-public sector operators of essential services as defined in Annex II of Directive (EU) 2016/1148, who will advise and assist ENISA to ensure a consistent implementation and application of the European cybersecurity certification framework; assist and closely cooperate with the Agency in the preparation and adoption of candidate cybersecurity certification schemes; recommend candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes; and adopt opinions addressed to the Commission relating to the maintenance and review of existing European cybersecurity certifications schemes. The Stakeholder Certification Group should be set up with the objective to allow expert input from relevant stakeholders to the European cybersecurity certification framework. The structure of the Stakeholder Certification Group should allow for ad-hoc members to be invited to contribute to the work on the proposal, development or adoption of any new candidate scheme.
Amendment 193 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 63
Recital 63
(63) In order to specify further the criteria for the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission. The Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level and with all interested stakeholders, including those that do not participate in the above groups. Those consultations should be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 64
Recital 64
Amendment 196 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The examination procedure should be used for the adoption of implementing actsDelegated acts could be furthermore adopted on European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and services; on modalities of carrying enquiries by the Agency; as well as on the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications of accredited conformity assessment bodies by the national certification supervisory authorities to the Commission.
Amendment 202 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) lays down a framework for the establishment of European cybersecurity certification schemes for the purpose of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union. Such framework shall apply without prejudice to specific provisions regarding voluntary or mandatory certification in other Union acts.
Amendment 212 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8
(8) ‘cyber threat’ means any pointentional circumstance or eventaction, including an automated command, that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons.;
Amendment 215 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
(8 a) ‘cyber incident’ means any intentional or unintentional action or event that may adversely impact network and information systems, their users and affected persons;
Amendment 220 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘European cybersecurity certification scheme’ means the comprehensive set of rules, technical requirements, standards and procedures defined at Union level applying to the certification of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and servic, services and processes falling under the scope of that specific scheme;
Amendment 222 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
(9 a) ‘European cybersecurity self- assurance scheme’ means the comprehensive set of rules, technical specifications or requirements, standards and procedures defined at Union level applying to the self-assessment of ICT products, services and processes falling under the scope of that specific scheme;
Amendment 224 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9 b (new)
(9 b) ‘European cybersecurity scheme’ means a European cybersecurity certification scheme or a European cybersecurity self-assurance scheme.
Amendment 229 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 10
(10) ‘European cybersecurity certificate’ means a document issued by a conformity assessment body attesting that a given ICT product or, service, process fulfills the specific requirements laid down in a European cybersecurity certification scheme;
Amendment 232 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘ICT product and service, service and process’ means any element or group of elements of network and information systems;
Amendment 233 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) ‘consumer electronic device’ means a device consisting of hardware and software that process personal data or connect to the Internet for the operation of domotics and home control appliances, office appliances, routing equipment and devices that connect to a network, such as smart TV, toys and gaming consoles, virtual or personal assistants, connected streaming devices, wearables, voice- command and virtual reality systems;
Amendment 236 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 16 a (new)
(16 a) 'functionality information scheme’ means a visual display of data in the form of a label, which aims to provide information to the end user on the functionality, connectivity, sensory, kinetic or security features of a consumer electronic device.
Amendment 244 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall be a centre of expertise on theoretical and practical cybersecurity by virtue of its independence, the scientific and technical quality of the advice and assistance it delivers and the information it provides, the transparency of its operating procedures and methods of operation, and its diligence in carrying out its tasks.
Amendment 254 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. The Agency shall increase cybersecurity capabilities at Union level in order to complement the action of Member States in preventing and responding to cyber threats, notably in the event of cross- border incidents, and in order to carry out its task of assisting Union institutions in developing policies related to cybersecurity.
Amendment 262 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall promote the use of certification, including by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a cybersecurity certification framework at Union level in accordance with Title III of this Regulation, with a view to increasing transparency of cybersecurity assurance of ICT products and servic, services and processes and thus strengthen trust in the digital internal market.
Amendment 269 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 7
Article 4 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall promote a high level of cyber hygiene and awareness of citizens and businesses on issues related to the cybersecurity.
Amendment 272 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1
1. assisting and advising, in particular by providing its independent opinion and analysis of relevant activities in cyberspace and supplying preparatory work, on the development and review of Union policy and law in the area of cybersecurity, as well as sector-specific policy and law initiatives where matters related to cybersecurity are involved;
Amendment 276 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
2 a. assisting Member States to implement consistently the Union policy and law regarding data protection notably in relation to Regulation (EU) 2016/679, as well as assisting the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) in the development of guidelines related to the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 for cybersecurity purposes. The EDPB should be required to consult ENISA every time it issues an opinion or adopts a decision concerning the implementation of the GDPR and cybersecurity, in particular on, but not limited to, issues related to privacy impact assessments, data breach notification, security processing, security requirements, and privacy by design.
Amendment 299 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Upon a request by twoone or more Member States concerned, and with the sole purpose of providing assistance either in the form of advice for the prevention of future incidents , or in the form of assisting in the response to a current large scale incidents, the Agency shall provide support to or carry out an ex-post technical enquiry following notifications by affected undertakings of incidents having a significant or substantial impact pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/1148. The Agency shall perform the above activities by receiving relevant information from the affected Member States and by utilising its own resources on threat analysis as well as resources on incident response made available from CERT EU for that purpose. The Agency shall also carry out such an enquiry upon a duly justified request from the Commission in agreement with the concerned Member States in case of such incidents affecting more than twoone Member States.
Amendment 304 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 7
Article 7 – paragraph 7
7. The Agency shall prepare a regular and in-depth EU Cybersecurity Technical Situation Report on incidents and threats based on open source information, its own analysis, and reports shared by, among others: Member States' CSIRTs (on a voluntary basis) or NIS Directive Single Points of Contact (in accordance with NIS Directive Article 14 (5)); European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) at Europol, CERT-EU. The Executive Director shall present the public findings to the European Parliament.
Amendment 307 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point a
(a) analyzing and aggregating reports from national sources with a view to contribute to establishing common situational awareness;
Amendment 308 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point c
(c) supporting the technical handling of an incident or crisis, based on its own independent expertise and resources including facilitating the sharing of technical solutions between Member States;
Amendment 310 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e a (new)
(e a) assisting Member States and Union institutions in establishing and developing an EU Cybersecurity Crisis Response Framework integrating the objectives and modalities of cooperation suggested in the [Commission Recommendation on Coordinated Response to Large Scale Cybersecurity Incidents and Crisis from 13.9.2017].
Amendment 313 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 8 – point e b (new)
(e b) assisting Member States and Union Institutions in developing and adopting a common taxonomy and template for situational reports to describe technical causes and impacts of cybersecurity incidents to further enhance their technical and operational cooperation during crisis.
Amendment 316 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a Technical capabilities of the Agency For meeting the objectives described in Articles 5, 6 and 7 the Agency shall develop among others the following technical capabilities and skills: 1. The ability to analyse threat information data at large scale 2. The ability to conduct forensic analysis on devices and terminal equipment 3. The ability to analyse malware, indicators of compromise and other information related to a cybersecurity threat or incident 4. The ability to collect information on cybersecurity threats from open source as well as commercial sources 5. The ability to deploy technical equipment, tools and expertise remotely and on-site at the request of a Member State in case of Article 7 paragraph 5 and paragraph 8 To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article the Agency shall ensure that its recruitment processes reflect the diverse technical skills required. To meet the technical capabilities described in this Article and develop the relevant skills, the Agency shall cooperate with CERT EU and Europol in accordance to Article 7 paragraph 2.
Amendment 318 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) support and promote the development and implementation of the Union policy on cybersecurity certification of ICT products and servic, services and processes, as established in Title III of this Regulation, by:
Amendment 325 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 1
(1) preparing candidate European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes in accordance with Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 334 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
(3) compiling and publishing guidelines and developing good practices and cyber hygiene principles concerning the cybersecurity requirements of ICT products and, services, and processes in cooperation with national certification supervisory authorities and the industry;
Amendment 357 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(g a) support closer coordination and exchange of best practices among Member States on cybersecurity education, training and skills development, cyber hygiene and awareness.
Amendment 370 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of members of the Management Board and of their alternates shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 371 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
The Management Board shall elect by a majority of two-thirds of members its Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its members for a period of fourive years, which shall be renewable once. If, however, their membership of the Management Board ends at any time during their term of office, their term of office shall automatically expire on that date. The Deputy Chairperson shall ex officio replace the Chairperson if the latter is unable to attend to his or her duties.
Amendment 374 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The Executive Board shall be composed of five members appointed from among the members of the Management Board amongst whom the Chairperson of the Management Board, who mayshall not also chair the Executive Board, and one of the representatives of the Commission. The Executive Director shall take part in the meetings of the Executive Board, but shall not have the right to vote.
Amendment 375 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The term of office of the members of the Executive Board shall be fourive years. That term shall be renewable.
Amendment 376 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. The Executive Director shall be required to provide the relevant European Parliament Committees twice a year with a report on the state of cybersecurity in Europe. The Executive Director should also be invited by the Parliament to provide ENISA’s input on any EU legislative instrument imposing cybersecurity obligations.
Amendment 377 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. The Executive Director shall also be entitled to act as an institutional special adviser on cybersecurity policy to the President of the European Commission, with a mandate defined in Commission Decision C(2014) 541 of 06 February 2014.
Amendment 401 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 1
Article 43 – paragraph 1
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall attest that the ICT products and services that have been certified in accordance with such scheme comply with specified requirements as regards their ability to resist at a given level of assurance, actions that aim to compromise the availability, authenticity, integrity or confidentiality of stored or transmitted or processed data or the functions or services offered by, or accessible via, those products, processes, services and systems. A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall establish liability criteria and propose levels of insurance for ICT products and services and where feasible for data recovery.
Amendment 438 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 44 – paragraph 4
Article 44 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission, based on the candidate scheme proposed by ENISA, may adopt implementingdelegated acts, in accordance with Article 55(1), providing for European cybersecurity certification schemes for ICT products and servic, services and processes meeting the requirements of Articles 45, 46 and 47 of this Regulation.
Amendment 447 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
A European cybersecurity certification scheme shall be so designed to take into account, as applicable, the following security objectivobjectives linked to the following categories:
Amendment 448 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) protect data stored, transmitted or otherwise processed against accidental or unauthorised storage, processing, access or disclosure;For products corresponding to assurance level basic or the self- declaratory level of certification, consumer electronic devices as defined in Article 2 [(11) a (new)]. The European cybersecurity certification schemes for this category shall support the adoption and commercialisation of international standards from and to the Single Market.
Amendment 449 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) protect data stored, transmitFor products corresponding to assurance level substantial, ICT products, services and processes performing an industrial control systedm or otherwise processed against accidused in robotics and autonomous vehicles, or software and hardware terminal equipment used for the provision of essential or unauthorised destruction, accidental losservices for operators as defined in Directive (EU)2016/1148. The European cybersecurity certification schemes for althis category shall be based on internation;al standards.
Amendment 468 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme mayshall specify liability criteria for one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, for ICT products and services issued under that scheme.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1
1. A European cybersecurity certification scheme may specify one or more of the following assurance levels: basic, substantial and/or high, for ICT products and servic, services and processes issued under that scheme.
Amendment 487 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) assurance level basic shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a limited degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or ser consumer electronic device, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 496 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) assurance level substantial shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme, which provides a substantial degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or, service or process, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to decrease substantially the risk of cybersecurity incidents;
Amendment 507 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 46 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) assurance level high shall refer to a certificate issued in the context of a European cybersecurity certification scheme that is based on a national or multilateral standard in use, which provides a higher degree of confidence in the claimed or asserted cybersecurity qualities of an ICT product or service than certificates with the assurance level substantial, and is characterised with reference to technical specifications, national and multilateral existing international standards and procedures related thereto, including technical controls, the purpose of which is to prevent cybersecurity incidents.
Amendment 512 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a According to the analysis of the specific risk, the appropriate conformity assessment method, including self- assessment, shall be identified as laid down in Article 4 and Annex II of Decision No 768/2008/EC.
Amendment 524 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) where appone or more assurance levels of licable, one or more assurance levelility of the conformity assessment body in case of a breach of a certified ICT products or services;
Amendment 528 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) where the scheme provides for marks or labels, the conditions under which such marks or labeltechnical feature information schemes, the conditions under which such technical feature information schemes may be used;
Amendment 530 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point g a (new)
(ga) conditions for granting, maintaining, continuing, extending and reducing the scope of certification;
Amendment 541 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
Article 47 – paragraph 1 – point m a (new)
(ma) types of conformity assessment, evaluation criteria and methods pursuant to Article 4 and Annex II of Decision 768/2008/EC.
Amendment 547 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 a (new)
Article 47 a (new)
Article 47a Schemes created pursuant to this Regulation shall not require notification of changes, amendments of certifications, or re-certification, unless such changes have a substantial adverse effect on the security of ICT products, services and processes as well as consumer electronic devices.
Amendment 548 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 1
Article 48 – paragraph 1
1. ICT products and servic, services and processes that have been certified under a European cybersecurity certification scheme adopted pursuant to Article 44 shall be presumed to be compliant with the requirements of such scheme.
Amendment 570 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 6
Article 48 – paragraph 6
6. Certificates shall be issued for a maxinimum period of three years and may. They may then be renewed, under the same conditions, provided that the relevant requirements continue to be met. extended without cost for further periods, upon attestation by the certificate-holder that the relevant requirements continue to be met. Such attestation must be provided no sooner than six months and no later than 15 days before the expiry of the relevant period. Extensions of the certificates shall be allowed for the duration of the entire lifespan of the certified product.
Amendment 574 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 7
Article 48 – paragraph 7
7. A European cybersecurity certificate issued pursuant to this Article shall be recognised in all Member States. as satisfying local cybersecurity requirements relating to ICT products and processes and consumer electronic devices covered by that certificate, taking into account the specified assurance level referred to in Article 46, and there shall be no discrimination between such certificates based either on the Member State of origin or the issuing conformity assessment body referred to in Article 51.
Amendment 576 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 48 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. An application for certification must be completed by 12 months from its date of submission, failing to which the conformity assessment body will lose its accreditation.
Amendment 578 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 a (new)
Article 48 a (new)
Article 48a Compatibility with international mutual recognition schemes 1. In the preparatory phase of a candidate European cybersecurity certification scheme, ENISA and, as appropriate, the Stakeholder Certification Group or the European Cybersecurity Certification Group, shall evaluate the relevance of existing international mutual recognition agreements and certifications. 2. This shall include an evaluation of whether any national cybersecurity certification schemes covered by the candidate scheme are subject to an international mutual recognition agreement. 3. Where relevant international mutual recognition agreements and certifications are determined to exist, ENISA shall aim to ensure compatibility by: (a) predicating the certification on the same standards; (b) aligning the scope, security objectives, evaluation methodology and assurance levels; (c) opening a dialogue with the equivalent governance body for objective of points (a) and (b).
Amendment 581 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and servic, services and processes covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall cease to produce effects from the date established in the implementingdelegated act adopted pursuant Article 44(4). Existing national cybersecurity certification schemes and the related procedures for the ICT products and services not covered by a European cybersecurity certification scheme shall continue to exist.
Amendment 584 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49a Upon request by any natural or legal person ENISA shall determine whether, for the purposes of this Article, a specified national cybersecurity scheme is covered by a European cybersecurity scheme, ENISA shall reach its decision and render it public within four weeks of its receipt of the request.
Amendment 601 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 50 – paragraph 8
Article 50 – paragraph 8
8. National certification supervisory authorities shall cooperate amongst each other and the Commission and, in particular, exchange information, experiences and good practices as regards cybersecurity certification and technical issues concerning cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes.
Amendment 607 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 2
Article 51 – paragraph 2
2. Accreditation shall be issued for a maximum of fiveten years and may be renewed on the same conditions provided that the conformity assessment body meets the requirements set out in this Article. Accreditation bodies shall revoke an accreditation of a conformity assessment body pursuant to paragraph 1 of this Article where the conditions for the accreditation are not, or are no longer, met or where actions taken by a conformity assessment body infringe this Regulation.
Amendment 608 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission may, by means of implementingdelegated acts, define the circumstances, formats and procedures of notifications referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article. Those implementingdelegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 55(2).
Amendment 616 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 53 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. to take into account the results of stakeholder consultation conducted in preparation of a candidate scheme, in accordance of Article 44 of this Regulation;
Amendment 620 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54 a (new)
Article 54a Right to an effective judicial redress against a supervisory authority 1. Without prejudice to any other administrative or non-judicial remedy, each natural or legal person shall have the right to an effective judicial redress: (a) against a decision of a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority concerning them, including in relation to the recognition of a European cybersecurity certificate which such person or entity holds; and (b) where a national certification supervisory authority does not handle a complaint for which it is competent. 2. Proceedings against a conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority shall be brought before the courts of the Member State where the conformity assessment body or national certification supervisory authority is established.
Amendment 622 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 56 – paragraph 2
Article 56 – paragraph 2
2. The evaluation shall also assess the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of the provisions of Title III with regard to the objectives of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and servic, services and processes in the Union and improving the functioning of the internal market. The Commission shall assess, five years after the adoption of the Regulation, a potential extension of the scope of Title III.
Amendment 50 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In the European Defence Action Plan, adopted on 30 November 2016, the Commission committed to complement, leverage and consolidate collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to foster a competitive and innovative European defence industry. It proposed in particular to launch a European Defence Fund to support investment in joint research and the joint development of defence equipment and technologies, thus fostering synergies and cost-effectiveness. The Fund would support cooperation during the whole cycle of defence product and technology development.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Undertakings should be understood as referring to entities engaged in an economic activity regardless of their legal status and the way in which they are financed.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) To better exploit economies of scale in the defence industry, the Programme should support the cooperation between undertakings in the development of defence products and technologies. In order to foster open and fair cooperation in the internal market, the Programme shall actively support the cross-border participation of SMEs.
Amendment 73 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Programme should cover a two year period from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2020 whereas the amount for the implementation of the Programme should be determined for this period. In order to finance the Programme from the general budget of the Union, an amount of EUR 500 million in current prices should be earmarked for that purpose. Considering that the Programme is a new initiative that was not foreseen when the multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020 was established, and to avoid any negative impact on the financing of existing multiannual programmes, that amount should be drawn primarily from unallocated margins under the multiannual financial framework ceilings. The final amount should be authorised by the European Parliament and the Council through the annual budgetary procedure.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The Programme should be implemented in full compliance with Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council6. Funding may take in particular the form of grants. Financial instruments or public procurement may be used where appropriatPublic procurement should be used where appropriate. Financial instruments could also be used in the future, reflecting the experiences from the Programme. __________________ 6 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 87 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In view of the specificities of the sector, in practice no collaborative project between undertakings will be launched if the Member States have not first agreed to support such projects. After having defined common defence capability priorities at Union-level and also taking into account where appropriate collaborative initiatives on a regional basis, Member States identify and consolidate militarydefence-related requirements and define the technical specifications of the project. They may also appoint a project manager in charge of leading the work related to the development of a collaborative project.
Amendment 93 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) The Union financial support should not affect the export of products, equipment or technologies, and it should not affect the discretion of Member States regarding policy on the export of defence related products. The Union financial support should not affect Member States' export policies on defence related products, except products listed in the Annex 1.
Amendment 114 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Cross-border collaboration in the development of defence products and technologies has often been hampered by the difficulty to agree on common technical specifications. The absence or limited level of common technical specifications have led to increased complexity, duplications, delays and inflated costs in the development phase. The agreement on common technical specifications should be a condition in order to benefit from the Union's support under this Programme. Actions aiming at supporting the creation of a common definition of technical specifications should also be eligible for support under the Programme.
Amendment 126 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) As the Programme aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the Union's defence industry, only entities established in the Union and effectively controlled by Member States or their nationals should be eligible for support. Additionally, in order to ensure the protection of essential security interests of the Union and its Member States, the infrastructure, facilities, assets and resources used by the beneficiaries and subcontractors in actions funded under the Programme, shall not be located on the territory of non-Member States and shall not be subject to control or restriction by third-countries which are not respecting the security and defence interests of the Member States and of the Union.
Amendment 142 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Eligible actions developed in the context of Permanent Structured Cooperation in the institutional framework of the Union would ensure enhanced cooperation between undertakings in the different Member States on a continuous basis and thus directly contribute to the aims of the Programme. Such projects, and especially projects with considerable participation of SMEs and Mid-caps, and in particular cross-border SMEs, should thus be eligible for an increased funding rate.
Amendment 156 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The promotion of innovation and technological development in the Union defence industry should take place in a manner coherent with the security interests of the Union. Accordingly, the action's contribution to those interests and to the defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States should serve as an award criterion. Within the Union, common defence capability priorities are identified notably through the Capability Development Plan. Other Union processes such as the Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the Permanent Structured Cooperation will support the implementation of relevant priorities through enhanced cooperation. Where appropriate regional or international cooperative initiatives, such as in the NATO context, and serving the Union security and defence interest, mayshould also be taken into account.
Amendment 195 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) For the selection of actions to be funded by the Programme, the Commission or the entities referred to in Article 58(1)(c) of Regulation N°966/2012 should organise competitive calls as provided for by Regulation No 966/2012. After evaluation of the received proposals with the help of transparently selected independent experts, the Commission will select the actions to be funded under the Programme. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Regulation implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission as regards the adoption and the implementation of the work programme, as well as for awarding the funding to selected actions. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council7. __________________ 7 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by the Member States of the Commission's exercise of implementing powers
Amendment 200 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) The Commission should draw up an implementation report at the end of the Programme, and an interim report after one year of implementation of the Programme, examining the financial activities in terms of financial implementation results and where possible, impact. Thise reports should also analyse the cross border participation of SMEs in projects under the Programme as well as the participation of SMEs to the global value chain. The interim report should be presented to the European Parliament and should be part of the text of the new programme for the period after 2020. The implementation report shall be presented to the European Parliament.
Amendment 211 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) to foster the competitiveness and innovation capacity of the Union defence industry and to strengthen the Union´s strategic autonomy by supporting actions in their development phase;
Amendment 228 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) to support and leverage the cross- border cooperation between undertakings, including small and medium-sized enterprises, in the development of technologies or products in line with defence capability priorities commonly agreed by Member States within the Unionas well as intermediate manufacturing enterprises (SMIEs), in the value chains of defence technologies or products;
Amendment 259 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. The Union's financial assistance shall be implemented by the Commission as provided for by Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 directly or indirectly by entrusting budget implementation tasks to the European Defence Agency or the entities listed in Article 58(1) (c) of that Regulation.
Amendment 261 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. In case a project manager is appointed by Member States, tMember States shall appoint a project manager. The Commission shall execute the payment to the eligible beneficiaries after informconsulting the project manager.
Amendment 300 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4
Article 6 – paragraph 4
4. When it relates to actions defined under point (b) to (f) of the first paragraph, the action must be based on common technical specifications. Consortia shall demonstrate that at least two Member States intend to jointly procure the final product or use the technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 359 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) excellence, industrial performance and ability to show significant advantages over existing products or technologies
Amendment 366 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) contribution to the innovation and technological development of defence industries and thus to fostering the industrial and strategic autonomy of the Union in the field of defence technologies; and,
Amendment 380 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) the proportion of the overall budget of the action to be allocated to the participation of SMEs established in the European Union, either as members of consortium, subcontractors or as other undertakings in the supply chain; and
Amendment 382 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States have committed to jointly produce and procure the final product or technology in a coordinated way, including joint procurement where applicable.
Amendment 387 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) for actions described in points (b) to (e) of Article 6(1), the contribution to the competitiveness of the European defence industry through the demonstration by the beneficiaries that Member States intend to jointly produce the final product or technology in a coordinated way.
Amendment 414 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
The CommissUnion shall not own the products or technologies resulting from the action nor shall it have any IPR claim , including licence rights, pertaining to the action.
Amendment 445 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The proposals submitted following the call for proposals shall be evaluated by the Commission assisted by independent experts on the basis of the award criteria of Article 10. The experts should be members of a committee set up in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011.
Amendment 450 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission shall be assisted by a committee. That committee shall be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011. The European Defence Agency shall be invited to contribute as observer.
Amendment 465 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. In due time before the end of this Programme, the Commission shall, as appropriate, put forward a legislative proposal for a continuation of the industrial development programme in the field of defence, together with appropriate financing under the new multiannual financial framework.
Amendment 471 #
2017/0125(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I (new)
Annex I (new)
ANNEX I Non eligible products: - Weapons of mass destruction and related warhead technologies - Banned weapons and munitions and weapons not compliant with international humanitarian law - Fully autonomous weapons that enable strikes to be carried out without human intervention Non eligible products, when they are mainly developed for export purposes: - Small arms and light weapons
Amendment 1 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 2 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9 a (new)
Citation 9 a (new)
- having regard to the European Parliament resolution of 5 May 2010 on a new Digital Agenda for Europe: 2015.eu,
Amendment 3 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 a (new)
Citation 16 a (new)
- having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the European Cloud initiative 2016 TEN/592,
Amendment 4 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16 b (new)
Citation 16 b (new)
- having regard to the OPINION of the Committee of the Regions on the European Cloud Initiative and ICT Standardisation Priorities for the Digital Single Market 2016 SEDEC-VI-012,
Amendment 5 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17
Citation 17
Amendment 6 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard the Commission communication of A NEW SKILLS AGENDA FOR EUROPE, Working together to strengthen human capital, employability and competitiveness COM(2016) 381,
Amendment 8 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 b (new)
Citation 17 b (new)
- having regard to REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation),
Amendment 11 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 d (new)
Citation 17 d (new)
- having regard to Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union,
Amendment 12 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 e (new)
Citation 17 e (new)
- having regard to Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Electronic Communications Code, COM(2016) 590 final,
Amendment 13 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 f (new)
Citation 17 f (new)
- having regard the Commission communication of Online Platforms and the Digital Single Market Opportunities and Challenges for Europe, COM(2016) 288/2,
Amendment 14 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 g (new)
Citation 17 g (new)
- having regard the Commission communication of Towards a modern, more European copyright framework COM(2015) 626 final,
Amendment 15 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 h (new)
Citation 17 h (new)
- having regard the Commission communication of ICT Standardisation Priorities for the Digital Single Market COM(2016) 176,
Amendment 19 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 20 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the current cloud capacity available in the EU is insufficient and data produced by EU research and industry is therefore often processed elsewhere, making EU researchers and innovators move to places outside the EU, where high data and computing capacity is more immediately available;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the lack of a clear structure of incentives to share data, the lack of interoperability of scientific data systems and the fragmentation of scientific data infrastructures across disciplines and borders hamper the full potential of data-driven science';
Amendment 23 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas the EU is lagging behind on the development of HPC due to its under-investment in establishing a complete HPC system, when countries like the US, China, Japan and Russia are seriously investing in such systems, making them a strategic priority with national programmes to develop them;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the full potential of cloud computing for Europe can only be realised when data can flow freely across the Union with clear rules and international data flows play an increasingly important role in the European and global economy;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 29 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Commission Communication entitled 'European Cloud Initiative – Building a competitive data and knowledge economy in Europe' recognise the transformative potential of open science and cloud computing as part of Europe's digital economy;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 34 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the General Data Protection Regulation, NIS Directive, and Digital Single Market Strategy can provide the basis for a competitive and thriving European digital economy open to all market players who abide by the rules;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
Amendment 38 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas data are the raw material of the digital economy and whereas the use of data is essential for the digitization of European science and industry and the development of new technologies and the creation of new jobs;
Amendment 39 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
Amendment 42 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the recently adopted General Data Protection Regulation provides strong safeguards for personal data protection and harmonised approach to its implementation should be ensured;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 46 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the European Commission's 2015 Digital Single Market Strategy promised to tackle restrictions on the free movement of data and unjustified restrictions on the location of data for storage or processing;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 50 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas it is necessary for the Commission to bring forward firm proposals to remove restrictions on the free movement of data to create and deliver the best possible Digital Single Market;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
Amendment 55 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the deployment and development of cloud services are confronted with challenges given the insufficient availability of necessary high speed infrastructure and networks in Europe;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 60 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas the aim to facilitate and support the implementation and long-term sustainability of the research and data infrastructures, including world- class High Performance Computing Centers and other research infrastructure networks, will help respond to grand challenges in science, industry and society due to intensified cooperation and exchange of results;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I b (new)
Recital I b (new)
Ib. whereas the volume of data is growing at unprecedented pace, there will be 16 trillion gigabyte of data by 2020, corresponding to an annual growth rate of 236% in data generation;
Amendment 62 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I c (new)
Recital I c (new)
Ic. whereas a data driven economy depends on a wider ICT ecosystem to succeed, including IoT for sourcing, high speed broadband networks for transporting and cloud computing for processing data as well as skilled scientists and employees;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 70 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the European Open Science Cloud as a model for the use of a cloud in the private and public sectors; welcomes the Commission's plan to extend the user base over time to the industry and to governments as fast as possible;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 92 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the European Cloud Initiative ensures investments into the science and research sectors in order to create the incentives and tools to share and use data as widely as possible, underpinned by building a strong cloud and data infrastructure in Europe;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 98 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that SMEs are at the heart of the EU's economy and that more actions are needed to promote global competitiveness of SMEs and Start-ups to set the best possible environment with high quality data, data analytics, secure services and expected cost efficiency for the uptake of new promising technological developments;
Amendment 100 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 104 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that the uptake of cloud services among European SMEs needs to be further encouraged; notes that European Cloud providers need further coordinated support addressing the participation in Digital World, widening trust on user side and raising awareness on the benefits of cloud adoption;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes that digital education actions across generations, including cyber skills are critical for cloud development to identify and act on top technical and effectiveness skills gaps to achieve digital goals; welcomes the Commission's proposals within the framework of its recently adopted New Skills Agenda for Europe and underlines the need for proper financial resources;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Believes that Cloud start-ups are emerging with niche solutions to make cloud computing faster, easier, more reliable, flexible and secure;
Amendment 108 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses that High Performance Computing, which is important for cloud development, should be treated as an integral part of the European Data Infrastructure across the whole ecosystem and the benefits should be promoted widely;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Notes that involvement of Academia, Research and Universities and all stakeholders should be encouraged in order to maintain and support integrated scientific data infrastructures and High Performance Computing;
Amendment 110 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4f. Notes that with the existing and upcoming offered services from private sector and countries outside the EU, the European Open Science Cloud needs to provide incentives and services to break a long-formed habit and existing research practices;
Amendment 111 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 g (new)
Paragraph 4 g (new)
4g. Calls on the Commission and Member States to ensure that there is a focus on future-oriented European growth in order to build a competitive cloud industry in Europe; emphasises the importance of ensuring that the market demand for cloud solutions continues to increase and cloud adoption is encouraged in vertical industries like finance, taxation and social security, manufacturing, banking, health, media and entertainment, agriculture;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 h (new)
Paragraph 4 h (new)
4h. Believes that the GDPR provides a framework for the protection of personal data, notes however that fragmentation in its implementation across Member States would make it more difficult for researchers to carry out their work and share their findings which will undermined efforts at creating cooperation between researchers enabled by cloud computing; calls for its proper implementation and enforcement;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 i (new)
Paragraph 4 i (new)
4i. Stresses that solutions under the European Cloud Initiative should be developed with due regard for the fundamental rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights, in particular the rights of data protection, privacy, liberty and security;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 j (new)
Paragraph 4 j (new)
4j. Notes that the data economy is still in its very early stages, business models are still in development and those that exist are already being disrupted and evolving. Calls on the Commission to ensure that any legislation in this field will be in line with the technology-neutral 'innovation principle' and will not impose serious hurdles to innovation, the digitization of industry, and the development of new technologies such as IoT and AI in Europe.
Amendment 115 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 k (new)
Paragraph 4 k (new)
4k. Calls on the Commission to work with Member States and all stakeholders to participate in identifying the necessary implementing actions in order to maximise the potential offered by the European Cloud Initiative; Believes that Open Innovation and Open Science involve far more actors in the innovation process, from researchers, to entrepreneurs, to users, to governments and civil society;
Amendment 116 #
Amendment 118 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 122 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses that the Open Science Cloud Initiative should lead to a trusted cloud for all: scientists, business and public services;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 127 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that there is a necessity to foster an open, trusted collaborative platform for the management, analysis, sharing, reuse and preservation of research data on which innovative services can be developed and delivered under the terms and certain conditions;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission and Member States to explore appropriate governance and funding frameworks, taking sufficient consideration of existing initiatives and their sustainability and of a European-wide level playing field; Stresses that Member States should consider the funding programmes in an integrated way to the Commission approach;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls on the Commission to analyse the full range of financial sources for establishing European Science Cloud and strengthen existing instruments for faster development, especially focusing on best practices;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 134 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Asks the Commission to ensure that all scientific research and data produced by the Horizon 2020 Programme is open by default, and asks Member States to adapt their national research programmes accordingly;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Understand that the European Open Science Cloud will enable digital science by mainstreaming IT as a Service to the public research sector in Europe; Calls for „ a science cloud federal model" that brings together public research organisations, stakeholders, SMEs, Start- ups and e-Infrastructures with commercial suppliers to build a common platform offering a range of services to Europe's research communities;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Calls on the Commission and Member States in cooperation with stakeholders to establish a Roadmap to give clear timescales and a set for implementation of the European Open Science Cloud as fast as possible;
Amendment 139 #
Amendment 142 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 146 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Welcomes that the Cloud Initiative focuses on building high-bandwidth networks, large scale storage facilities, high-performance computing and a European Big Data ecosystem;
Amendment 148 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Stresses that 5G development as well as the rules of the European Electronic Communications Code should to make Open Science Cloud more attractive by means of high qualified internet and new top-quality infrastructure;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Approves the Commission's ambition to have the infrastructure and conditions to handle large amounts of data, operated by services, which use real time data from sensors or applications that link data from different sources; Notes that the European Cloud Initiative aims to ensure better and more harmonised work on infrastructure development;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Supports further development of GEANT network for it to become the most advanced international network and maintain Europe's leadership in research;
Amendment 152 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 e (new)
Paragraph 8 e (new)
8e. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to coordinate with stakeholders to reduce the fragmentation of digital infrastructures by setting a roadmap for actions and a robust governance structure involving funders, procurers and users and stresses the need to promote Open Science principles for data management and sharing in compliance with innovation incentives, privacy and intellectual property in the digital age;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 157 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that the European economy is increasingly relying on the power of supercomputers to invent innovative solutions, reduce cost and decrease time to market for products and services; Support the Commission efforts to create an exascale supercomputer systems based on European hardware technology;
Amendment 159 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Believes that Europe needs a complete HPC ecosystem to acquire leadership-class supercomputers, secure its HPC system supply, and deploy HPC services to industry and SMEs for simulation, visualisation and prototyping. Considers that it is of upmost importance to put the EU among the top supercomputing powers in the world by 2022;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Believes that the European Technology Platform and the cPPP on HPc are crucial to define Europe's research priorities in developing European technology in all segments of the HPC solution supply chain;
Amendment 162 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Welcomes the Commission's proposal, in line with the Quantum Manifesto to launch a €1 billion Flagship-scale Initiative in Quantum Technology;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 169 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 171 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the development of clear standards for cloud interoperability, data portability and service level agreements will ensure certainty and transparency for both cloud providers and end-users;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Stresses that reliability, security and protection of personal data is needed for consumer confidence, trust as a basis for healthy competitiveness;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Notes that industry should play a key role in developing widely accepted standards fit for the digital age, such standards will give confidence to cloud providers to keep innovation and to users to further adopt cloud services at the European level;
Amendment 175 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 d (new)
Paragraph 10 d (new)
10d. Calls on the Commission to take the lead in promoting intersectoral, cross- lingual and cross-border interoperability and cloud standards and supporting privacy-friendly, reliable, secure and energy-efficient cloud services as an integral part of common strategy focusing on maximizing the opportunities to develop standards that have the capacity of becoming worldwide standards;
Amendment 176 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 e (new)
Paragraph 10 e (new)
10e. Notes that an Action plan on data interoperability is necessary to harness the high quantity of data that European scientists produce and improve their reusability in science and industry; Calls on the Commission to work with key scientific stakeholders to produce effective systems to make data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR), including meta-data, common specifications and data object identifiers;
Amendment 178 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 182 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls for measures to preserve a high-quality standardisation system that can attract the best technology contributions; asks the Commission to adopt policies that remove excessive barriers in innovative sectors, to incentivise investments in research and development and European standardization;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Urge the Commission to maximise its efforts to avoid the possibility of vendor lock-in on the digital market from the beginning, especially in emerging areas such as the European Cloud initiative;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Acknowledges the importance of interoperability and standards in boosting competitiveness in the ICT sector, asks the Commission to identify gaps in standards in the European Science Cloud, including as regards SMEs, Startups and key European sectors; supports the development of market-driven, voluntary, technology-neutral, transparent, globally compatible and market-relevant standards;
Amendment 186 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Considers that the 'ISA2' programme offers an opportunity to develop interoperability standards for Big Data management within public administrations and in their dealings with businesses and citizens;
Amendment 188 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 5
Subheading 5
Amendment 190 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 193 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Welcomes that the development of the European Open Science Cloud will allow researchers and science professionals a place to store, share, use and re-use data and can set the foundation for data driven innovation in Europe; Stresses that benefits of data sharing have been widely recognized;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 197 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Notes that data has become essential for decision making at the local, national, and global level; notes that sharing data also has important benefits for local and regional authorities and that opening up government data enhances democracy and provides new business opportunities;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 201 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Supports the Commission efforts together with European industry researchers and academia for development of Big Data Value PPP in synergy with the cPPP on HPC that enhance community building around data and HPC and set the grounds for a thriving data-driven economy in Europe; Supports the cybersecurity PPP that fosters cooperation between public and private actors at early stages of the research and innovation process in order to access innovative and trustworthy European solutions;
Amendment 202 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 204 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that the EC should liaise closely and as early as possible with industry partners especially SMEs and Startups in order to guarantee that business and industry requirements are adequately addressed and integrated in the later stage of the initiative;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 209 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Encourages public administrations to consider safe, reliable and secure cloud services by providing a clear legal framework and further working to develop cloud-specific certifications schemes. Notes that business and consumers need to feel confident in adopting new technologies;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 215 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Endorses the May 2016 Council conclusions on the transition towards an Open Science system, in particular that the underlying principle for the optimal reuse of research data should be "as open as possible, as closed as necessary";
Amendment 216 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 222 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 227 #
Amendment 229 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 230 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses that full availability of public data within the European Open Science Cloud will not be sufficient to remove all barriers to data-based research;
Amendment 232 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 233 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Amendment 235 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 238 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Believes that the Initiative should preserve the balance between rights of researchers, rights holders and other actors in the scientific sphere with fully respect the rights of authors and publishers, while at the same time supporting innovative research in Europe;
Amendment 240 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 244 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Believes that research data can be shared within the EU Open Science Cloud without prejudice to copyright owned by researchers or research institutions, by establishing licensing models where necessary; believes that best practices in this regard are being established within the Horizon 2020 Open Research Data pilot;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 c (new)
Paragraph 23 c (new)
23c. subheading: Data protection, fundamental rights and data security
Amendment 247 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 d (new)
Paragraph 23 d (new)
23d. Urges the Commission to take action to promote further harmonized laws across the Member States in order to avoid jurisdictional confusion and fragmentation and to ensure transparency in the digital single market;
Amendment 248 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 e (new)
Paragraph 23 e (new)
23e. Believes that Europe is leading the way in privacy protection and advocates a high level of data protection worldwide;
Amendment 249 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 f (new)
Paragraph 23 f (new)
23f. Underlines that a coordinated approach is needed between data protection authorities, policy makers and industry, in order to help organizations in this transition, by providing uniform interpretation and application of the obligations, compliance toolkits and by raising awareness about the key issues for citizens and the business;
Amendment 250 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 g (new)
Paragraph 23 g (new)
23g. Stresses that Europe is a global importer and exporter of digital services and require having a strong cloud computing and data economy to be competitive. Calls on Commission to take a lead in striving towards the creation of uniform, globally accepted standards of personal data protection;
Amendment 251 #
2016/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 h (new)
Paragraph 23 h (new)
23h. Believes that global data flows are vital to international trade and economic growth and the European Commission Initiative on the free flow of data, should enable companies operating in Europe, particularly in the growing cloud computing sector, to be in the forefront of the global innovation race; Stresses that the Initiative should also aim to lift any arbitrary restrictions on where companies should locate infrastructure or store data as these will hamper the development of Europe's economy;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that an EU Strategy for liquefied natural gas must be consistent with the framework strategy for a resilient Energy Union so as to contribute to increased security of energy supply, decarbonisation, the long-term sustainability of the economy and the delivery of affordable and competitive energy prices;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stress the need to make the EU gas system more diverse and flexible, thus contributing to the key Energy Union objective of a secure, resilient and competitive gas supply;
Amendment 85 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Stresses that care should be taken with regard to investment in LNG or gas infrastructure to avoid the risk of technology lock-in or stranded assets in fossil fuel infrastructures;
Amendment 86 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Stresses the need to promote the most efficient use of existing LNG terminals, with a cross-border perspective, before supporting new regasification terminals;
Amendment 91 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that even though the EU as a whole is sufficiently supplied with LNG regasification terminals and in recent years a low utilisation rate has characterised the terminals as a result of recent market trends,acknowledges that, due to the past years' weak internal gas demand and a relatively high global price on LNG, several EU LNG regasification terminals are experiencing low utilization rates; Stresses that despite a non-optimal distribution of LNG terminals presents a challenge, and, access to LNG in the most vulnerable Member States shcould be supported; through further development of internal interconnections;
Amendment 109 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in order to avoid stranded assets, a careful analysis of LNG supply alternatives and options in a regional perspectiveas well as from an environmentally sustainable perspective, taking into account the Union's climate and energy targets, should be carried out before deciding about new infrastructure in order to guarantee the most efficient use of existing infrastructure;
Amendment 114 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance of regional cooperation when building new LNG terminals and underlines that Member States with access to the sea should cooperate closely with landlocked countries; stresses that, in this regards, an optimal use of the west-east and south- north corridors with improved reverse- flow capacity, would allow the transmission of LNG in countries that don't have direct access to a regasification terminal;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls that the development of interconnections and the removal of internal bottlenecks will promote a better use of existing storage facilities even in the Member States that do not have sufficient storage capacity available in their territory;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable energy supply options to increase supply security in the Member States on the periphery of the EU, such as Cyprus, Malta and Ireland, which are not well connected to the internal energy market;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that finding cost efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions should be a key principle in reaching the EU and regional optimum and calls on the Commission, the Member States and national regulatory authorities to allocate the limited available resources to the development of critical infrastructure;
Amendment 212 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Urges the Members States to fully implement the third energy package particularly in relation to the provisions on granting access to bio-methane to the grid and to storage facilities; highlights in this regard Directive 2009/73/EC, according to which Member States should ensure that, taking into account the necessary quality requirements, biogas and gas from biomass or other types of gas are granted non-discriminatory access to the gas system, provided such access is permanently compatible with the relevant technical rules and safety standards;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. reminds that 50% of our necessary cuts in emissions, to live up to our COP21 engagements, must come from energy efficiency, and given that buildings consume 40% of final energy and cause 36% of CO2 emissions, stresses that lowering energy demand in buildings is the most direct and cost-effective way to actually reach our climate ambitions, meanwhile boosting the EU's energy security and re-industrialisation;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. points out that the demand for heating and cooling highly depends on local circumstances and that 90% of renewable energy is connected to the distribution grid, implicating the importance of the local dimension and distribution grids when talking about heating and cooling;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. stresses that the focus on the local dimension should also be reflected in infrastructural decisions, preparing the grid for more heating and cooling based on renewable energy at local and micro level, improving sustainability and efficiency and lowering costs and transportation losses;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the energy efficiency of buildings that have been through a complex thermomodernisation process for the sake of thermal comfort or comfort cooling also depends on the use of adequate energy and distribution systems that provide for the effective conversion and transportation of energy from primary sources, for instance micro-generation of renewable energy and district heating and cooling systems can strongly reduce energy and transportation losses;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Amendment 101 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Points out the necessity to take along specific measures for heating and cooling when revising the energy efficiency directive (2012/27/EU) and the renewable energy directive (2009/28/EC) as well as the energy performance of buildings directive (2010/31/EU);
Amendment 153 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the fundamental role of RES, and in particularsuch as photovoltaic cells and solar panels and geothermal energy, in the heating of water and the provision of thermal comfort in buildings on a local or micro level, in conjunction with thermal storage facilities that can be used at night;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the use of appropriate architectural solutions and urban design principles, such as urban level network solutions and sustainable district heating and cooling, in the planning of whole residential areas should be the basis for energy-efficient and low- emission construction in the various climate zones in Europe;
Amendment 214 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in dense urban agglomerations it is imperative that the use ofinefficient individual and district heating systems that depend on fossil fuels be restricted and replaced with large-scale local cogeneration systems that produce heat and electricityare modernised with state-of-the- art heating technologies to shift to high- efficiency and renewable alternatives;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Highlights the possibilities of thermal storage systems to enable heating and cooling generated in a sustainable way to be stored in thermal forms when not needed, and transported and used in cases of peak demand, hereby helping to balance the grid, facilitate the integration of renewables, lower energy production, imports and prices;
Amendment 270 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Encourages Members States to put in place fiscal and financial mechanisms for the local public authorities, in order to encourage the use of district heating and cooling;
Amendment 272 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expresses the view that heat storage facilities, for example in the form of thermally insulated water tanks that e.g. use electric resistance to stay hot overnight (can help to switch electricity demand outside the hours of peak demand) and thereby improve the quality of electricity supply, could play a very important rolein doing so, facilitate the integration of renewable electricity in theating grid;
Amendment 280 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that the waste heat and cold obtained through industrial processes and cogeneration in the production of electric energy in conventional power plants and from residential buildings using recuperative methods should play a much greater role in heating and cooling than before;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that industrial waste heat and cold should be recognized and encouraged through research. Recognition and valorisation of the sector would be a great opportunity for investing and innovating in this technique.
Amendment 315 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Member States to take administrative steps to ban the use of outdated furnaces that generate ‘low height’ emissions – releasing into the atmosphere natural pyrolytic gases from incomplete combustion, NOx, soot and fly ash dispersed by convection – in the heating of agglomerations and to promote the use of sustainable and efficient alternatives;
Amendment 360 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Takes the view that research under the Horizon 2020 framework programme should cover the development of sustainable heating and cooling solutions as well as waste heat and waste cold valorisation technologies, new materials with maximum thermal conductivity (heat exchangers), minimum conductivity – i.e. maximum thermal resistance (thermal insulation), and maximum heat accumulation rates (heat stores);
Amendment 364 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that research should be carried out under the Horizon 2020 framework programme on sustainable and efficient heating and cooling systems and materials, such as small-scale renewable generation and storage solutions, district heating and cooling systems, cogeneration, insulation materials and innovative materials such as structural window panes that let in high levels of short-wave radiation (sunlight) from outside and let out only a minimum of the long-wave thermal radiation that would otherwise escape to the outside;
Amendment 375 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Highlights that innovations such as smart heating controls help consumers to better understand their consumption patterns and adjust the operation of their heating system accordingly in order to operate more efficiently, contributing over the longer term to a cultural shift in how people use energy;
Amendment 382 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for specific attention in the existing and new European funding programmes, such as the EFSI, for innovative and sustainable heating and cooling projects such as micro-generation and storage, refurbishments and development of district heating and especially for clustering small-scale projects into larger, bankable clusters; points out in this regard the importance of well-functioning technical assistance;
Amendment 384 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Underlines the importance of standardized thermal energy audits as well as the cost-effectiveness of remediating problems with industrial insulation to save energy and reduce emissions. Industrial energy costs could be further reduced with investments in existing and proven sustainable technologies.
Amendment 411 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that consumersthe Member States must make sure, amongst others via information campaigns, one-stop-shops, joint purchases and clustering of individual projects, that consumers, especially the muost bvulnerable, are made fully aware and have access tof the technological and economic benefits of new energy efficiency products and services and heating and cooling systems, so as to enable them to make the best possible choices, sign up to joint or individual projects, and grasp the economic, health and quality of life benefits of better heating and cooling in their homes;
Amendment 421 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Points out the lack of awareness of consumers about the often low performance of their current heating and cooling systems and the ways in which they can improve their situation, stresses in that sense the need for information, awareness raising and guidance campaigns to inform and incentivise consumers to modernise their installations and connect to collective heating and cooling solutions as well as apply for joint purchasing initiatives;
Amendment 426 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 431 #
2016/2058(INI)
26c. Urges the Commission and the Member States to come up with specific strategies to tackle the ever growing problem of energy poverty in order to help all consumers, especially the most vulnerable, to ameliorate their housing, heating and cooling conditions, on an individual or collective basis, whether they are home owners or tenants;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) to the UNFCCC;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU as a whole is on track to reach the 2020 targets but further action is required in several Member States; whereas the plunging price of fossil fuels, coupled with technological advances in renewable energy and storage, offer a unique chance to rationalize European energy policy, which is currently heavily dependent on imports;
Amendment 22 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the development of renewable energy must ensure energy sovereignty, eliminate energy poverty and foster economic development in the EU; whereas renewable energy sources should provide European citizens with stable, affordable, sustainable, fair and transparent energy, with special attention to the most vulnerable; whereas renewable energy sources should enable citizens to benefit from self-generation and predictable energy supply;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas investment in renewables requires a long-term framework consistent with the EU’s 2050 climate commitments and the COP21 agreement;
Amendment 38 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas public participation in the energy market through consumer choice and supervision, clear policy guidelines at regional, national and European level and the engagement of social partners are key to the successful development of renewable energy;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the European renewable energy industry employs 1.15 million people; whereas according to the Commission up to 20 million jobs could be created between now and 2020 in the green economy;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas Commission President Juncker promised to make Europe the world number one in renewable energy, to strengthen the share of renewable energies on our continent which is an industrial policy imperative if we still want to have affordable energy at the Union's disposal;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E c (new)
Recital E c (new)
Ec. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition towards a sustainable, forward-looking energy system with energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure as major pillars; whereas a long-term stable regulatory framework is needed to create economic growth and jobs and ensure the EU's leading role in these areas;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E e (new)
Recital E e (new)
Ee. whereas EU companies in the renewable energy sector, many of which are SMEs, employ 1,15 million people in Europe and have a share of 40 % of all world patents for renewable technologies, which makes the EU a global leader; whereas this leadership must be maintained in the future by means of a solid EU strategy for renewable energy;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E g (new)
Recital E g (new)
Eg. whereas money spent on importing fossil fuels and other forms of conventional energy sources and technologies contributes little to investment, jobs or growth in the Union, and whereas redirecting this money to internal investments in renewable energy would stimulate growth and create high- quality, high-skilled local jobs;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E h (new)
Recital E h (new)
Eh. whereas certain Central-Eastern Member States are more exposed to a single supplier of fossil fuels; whereas due to renewables 30 billion euros worth of imported fossil fuels was saved, and natural gas consumption was reduced by 7% thus strengthening the energy independence and energy security of Europe which remains the largest energy importer in the world;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the fact that some Member States have already met or will very shortly meet their 2020 targets, well ahead of time, such as Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, Romania, Finland and Sweden;
Amendment 102 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role of well-designed renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemesincreasing investor certainty thus attracting long-term investment, rapidly reducing the costs of technologies such as solar PV and onshore wind, and consolidating the renewable sector; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes; however recognises that as and when certain renewable technologies become cost competitive and mature they will no longer require such schemes; stresses that where support schemes are still needed for less mature forms of renewable energy, they should be designed in an efficient way that minimizes market distortion, while ensuring effective results in terms of renewable generation capacity development;
Amendment 129 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines the need for an integrated approach to public investments and credit in technical improvement, grid adaptation, storage, smart metering, energy efficiency and new forms of energy production to avoid potential bottlenecks;
Amendment 133 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that grids in many Member States are simply unable to receive power generated from variable renewables; stresses that modernization of the energy grids is essential to accommodate changes in production and transmission;
Amendment 180 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the need to define a regulatory strategy that allows for the monitoring of Member States’ commitments while allowing for full democratic control and scrutiny of energy policiesfor an ambitious, strong, robust and transparent governance system for the EU 2030 climate and energy framework that will ensure the attainment of the EU renewable energy target and that should be enshrined in EU legislation; believes, that for elements related to renewable energies, the governance principles should be embedded in the Renewable Energy Directive; believes that in the regrettable absence of binding national targets for the period post 2020, the Commission should present an indication of necessary national contributions to the EU renewable energy target; urges all Member States to deliver their 2030 renewable energy pledges in their national energy and climate plans and present their enabling policies in due time before 2020; calls on the Commission and the Member States to secure effective democratic oversight by the European Parliament in establishing an energy union governance system by ensuring that all related proposals follow the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 209 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need for a differential treatment between micro, small and large producers; stresses the importance of ensuring financial and administrative facilities for ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non- commercial entities that engage in energy production)Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, in particular through removing market access restrictions; suggests shortening and simplifying authorisation procedures by moving to a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes via "one-stop-shops" dealing with project permits and providing financial and technical expertise, and/or specific information campaigns at local and community level as well as guaranteeing prosumers' access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; suggests this could take the form of a new Citizen and Community Energy chapter;
Amendment 223 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Stresses the need to strike a balance between the development of centralised and decentralised energy production that ensures that consumers that cannot afford to become ‘prosumers’ are not discriminated against; stresses the need to provide technical and administrative facilities for the collective management of energy production; emphasizes that self- generation and renewable sources are not the cause of higher European energy prices, which can be rather attributed to the lack of diversification, reliance on a single supplier and the incomplete internal energy market;
Amendment 252 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. NotWelcomes the Commission’s strategy to increase demand-response mechanisms as a valuable way of helping balance an electricity system with ever-increasing shares of renewable energy in a cost- effective and efficient manner; stresses that this should not create an additional financial burden for citizens and participating in demand-response or dynamic pricing should always remain strictly on an opt-in basis only;
Amendment 255 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that developing electricity storage solutions will be an indispensable element for the development and integration of high levels of renewable energy, assisting in balancing the grid and providing a means to store excess renewable power generation; calls for the revision of the existing regulatory framework to promote the deployment of energy storage systems and remove existing barriers;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that certain consumers (such as energy-poor households) have rigid consumption patterns and mayit is necessary to ensure they will not be negatively affected by enhanced price- based efficiency mechanisms;
Amendment 342 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Urges European Union institutions, as a way of showing their firm commitment to renewable energies, to develop renewable energy capacities of their own to cover their own buildings' energy demand; stresses that until such capacities are developed the EU institutions should purchase green energy in order to meet its needs;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the new VAT action plan as a key initiative to foster and concur with the implementation of the political priority ‘A deeper and fairer internal market’ through the EU Digital Single Market Strategy and the Single EU VAT Area; Considers that the new action plan should be subject to a comprehensive impact assessment,
Amendment 7 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Welcomes the Commission proposal on "EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020: Accelerating the digital transformation of government";
Amendment 23 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Underlines the importance to present a legislative proposal to extend the Single Electronic Mechanism for registration and payment of VAT to cross- border business to consumers online sales of physical goods, in order to reduce the administrative burden, one of the main barriers businesses face operating cross- border.
Amendment 25 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Calls on the Commission to address the administrative burden on businesses arising from different VAT regimes by presenting legislative proposals to extend the current Mini One Stop Shop to tangible goods sold online, meaning that businesses would be able to make a single declaration and VAT payment in their own Member State.
Amendment 29 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on Member States to better coordinate their policies on reverse charge mechanisms in order to facilitate the exchange of accurate and comprehensible information; calls on the Commission to further explore possibilities for extending the application of the VAT reverse charge mechanism to business-to- business supplies of goods, as it already applies to digital products and services;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the Commission to initiate the establishment of a common system to refine the estimation of the size of intra-EU VAT fraud, which would allow Member States to evaluate their performance against precise and reliable indicators related to the reduction of intra-EU VAT and the increasing of fraud detection and correlative tax recovery; takes the view that new auditing approaches such as the single audit or joint audits should be further extended for cross-border operations; Stresses the need to have a concrete action plan to change the VAT rules in order to eradicate the annual cross-border fraud. The revenues that would be recovered could be reinvested in growth and job creation.
Amendment 45 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets that administrative cooperation between Member States on fighting VAT fraud is still not suefficient toin copeing with intra-EU VAT evasion and fraud mechanisms and to manage cross- border transactions or trading; stresses the need for a simplified, effective and accessible VAT system to all Member States in order to reduce VAT burden and to combat VAT fraud
Amendment 51 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses the need to reinforce Eurofisc in order to speed up exchanges of information; considers it necessary to link the actions and coordinate the strategies of national authorities and European bodies, such as Europol, Eurojust and OLAF, dealing with the fight against fraud, organised crime and money laundering; encourages all the stakeholders to further consider newsimple and comprehensible models for sharing of information in real time in order to allow for prompt reactions or mitigating measures to combat existing or emerging new fraud schemes;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Encourages the Commission and the Member States to be more active at international level and to strengthen cooperation with non-EU countries and enforce efficient VAT collection, so as to establish standards and strategies of cooperation based chiefly on the principles of transparency, good governance and exchange of information.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Support schemes for electricitnergy generated from renewable sources have proved to be an effective way of fostering deployment of renewable electricitys. If and when Member States decide to implement support schemes, such support should be provided in a form that is as non-distortive as possible for the functioning of electricitnergy markets. To this end, an increasing number of Member States allocate support in a form where support is granted in addition to market revenues. Member States should choose the most appropriate form of support for small scale and demonstration projects, taking into account the technical and economical inability of these installations and of small investors to respond to market price signals.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Transparent, clear and predictable procedures and mechanisms to ensure a high project realisation rate and wide participation of both large and small actors are key for a stable and lower cost deployment of renewable energy. If and when Member States decide to use tenders, they should adopt such procedures and mechanisms.
Amendment 310 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘ambient heatenergy’ means theatrmal energy at a useful temperature level which is extracted or captured by means of heat pumps that need electricity or other auxiliary energy to function, and which can be stored in the ambient air, beneath the surface of solid earth or, in surface water or in sewage water. The reported values shall be established on the basis of the same methodology used for the reporting of heat energy extracted or captured by heat pumps;
Amendment 368 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) ‘biomass’ means the biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from biological material and biological origin from agriculture, including bacteria, vegetal and animal substances, forestry and related industries including fisheries and aquaculture, as well as the biodegradable fraction of waste, including industrial and municipal waste of biological origin ;
Amendment 375 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) ‘bioliquids’ means liquid fuel for energy purposes other than for transport, including electricity and heating and cooling, produced from biomass or by biomass;
Amendment 379 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point g a (new)
(ga) "Low carbon fuels" means liquid and gaseous fuels produced from waste streams, being gaseous effluents which discarded and which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production and are not credited under other emissions reduction schemes.;
Amendment 386 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point y
(y) 'waste heat or cold' means heat or cold which is generated as by-product in industrial or, in power generation installations or in non-industrial sources (such as hospitals, data centres and other buildings and) and which would be dissipated unused in air or water without access to a district heating or cooling system;
Amendment 415 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricitnergy which is generated within his or its premises, including a multi-apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 419 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b b
(bb) ‘renewable self-consumption’ means the generation and consumption, and, where applicable, storage, of renewable electricitnergy by renewable self- consumers;
Amendment 889 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
Article 20 – paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Member States shall take the appropriate steps to develop transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, intelligent networks and storage facilities in order to allow the secure operation of the electricity system as it accommodates the further development of electricity production from renewable energy sources. Member States shall ensure that transmission and distribution grid operators in their territory guarantee the transmission and distribution of electricity produced from renewable energy sources with minimum possible curtailment or redispatching and guarantee full transparency on curtailment and redispatch rules and practices.
Amendment 969 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that traditional customers are not penalised by the removal of barriers to self-consumers/ prosumers participation and that local energy communities should not create additional costs to the end-users who decide to remain pure consumers.
Amendment 1091 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(da) other policy measures with an equivalent effect to reach the increase set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1171 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 January 2021, Member States shall require fuel suppliers to include a minimum share of energy from advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, from renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non-biological origin, from waste-based fossillow-carbon fuels and from renewable electricity in the total amount of transport fuels they supply for consumption or use on the market in the course of a calendar year.
Amendment 1192 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuelslow-carbon fuels which are generated as an unavoidable and not intentional consequence of the manufacturing or production of products whose intended purpose is commercial use and/or sale, supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 75 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Considering the need to aggregate and assist project development, the path to de-risking energy efficiency investments, and the need to use public funds more effectively, there is a need to promote innovative financial solutions, such as Energy Efficiency Obligations Schemes, European Fund for Strategic Investments and Green Mortgages. It is also crucial to make better use of structural funds and investment funds in the form of grants and financial instruments, such as loans, equity, guarantees, and off-the-shelf instruments.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change (COP21) must be reflected in the Union’s efforts to decarbonise its buildings stock, taking into account that almost 50% of the Union’s final energy demand is used for heating and cooling, of which 80% is used in buildings. The Union’s energy and climate goals therefore need to be based 100% on renewable energy by 2050, which can be achieved only making full use of energy saving potential and the “energy efficiency first” principle.
Amendment 95 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The provisions on long-term renovation strategies provided for in Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council13 should be moved to Directive 2010/31/EU, where they fit more coherently, and updated to ensure access to affordable energy also for the most vulnerable citizens. __________________ 13 Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on energy efficiency, amending Directives 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU and repealing Directives 2004/8/EC and 2006/32/EC (OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 1).
Amendment 112 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The agendas of the Digital Single Market and the Energy Union should be aligned and serve common goals. The digitalisation of the energy system is quickly changing the energy landscape, from the integration of renewables to smart grids and smart-ready buildings. In order to digitise the building sector, targeted incentives should be provided to promote smart-ready systems and digital solutions in the built environment. Those targets should, however, take into account the less digitally engaged consumers who should not be left behind. In-building physical communications infrastructure is addressed in Directive 2014/61/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. Targeted incentives should take into account the Union's connectivity targets, which are a prerequisite to the development of connected, smart homes. However, nearly zero emission buildings with good insulation may block indoor mobile connection and hamper the development of small cells and 5G networks unless the issue is considered during construction and renovation.
Amendment 116 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) It is crucial to bear in mind the extraordinary potential of the opportunities created by the development of ICT technologies, smart controls, big data and the internet of things when designing measures to improve energy efficiency.
Amendment 122 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. TWhile the smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will give confidence to the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities, consumers should always be in control of their data.
Amendment 147 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, bBuilding automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effective alternative toolds great potential to provide cost-effective and significant energy savings for both consumers and businesses. In particular for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be effective and, because they support informed actions taken on energy savings, can replace inspections in large non- residential and, increasingly frequently, also in multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to of opting for alternative measures is therefore deleted. However it should be possible to exempt technical systems explicitly covered by an energy service company (ESCO) programme from the inspection requirement. To avoid double inspections, installations that are operated by a utility or network operator and that are subject to inspections at the system level should be exempt from this requirement. For small -scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates (EPC) role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 157 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Highlights the importance of ensuring that measures to improve the energy performance of buildings should not focus on the building envelope only, but should include all elements and technical systems in a building;
Amendment 158 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure their best use in building renovation, financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation, which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation and promote holistic building renovations as the best way of ensuring high energy performance and securing indoor health and comfort. Such renovation should be assessed by comparing EPCs issued before and after the renovation where proportionate to the extent of the renovation, or by similar adequate and proportionate documentation methods. Financial mechanisms and incentives should have a central position in the national long-term renovation strategies and be actively promoted by Member States. Member States should ensure that a certain percentage of funding is allocated in this area to tackle energy poverty through energy efficiency refurbishments in low- income households.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Recognition, promotion and application of the now finalised set of CEN EPBD standards across the EU Member States would have a positive impact on the revision of the EPBD;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3
Article 2 – point 3
3. ‘technical building system’ means technical equipment for space heating, space cooling, ventilation, domestic hot water, built-in lightingindoor and outdoor lighting, elevators and escalators, building automation and control, solar shading, on- site electricity generation, on-site infrastructure for electro-mobility, or a combination of such systems, including those using energy from renewable sources, of a building or building unit;;
Amendment 217 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
Article 2 – point 3 a (new)
(1a) in Article 2, the following point is added: ‘3a. 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long term renovation roadmap of specific building;’
Amendment 221 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 b (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
Article 2 – point 3 b (new)
(1b) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3b) 'trigger point' means a key moment in the life of a building when it is easier and more economical to take an investment decision to undertake energy renovation works;"
Amendment 222 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
Article 2 – point 3 c (new)
(1cb) in Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3c) 'building renovation passport' means an annually updated long-term renovation roadmap of specific building;"
Amendment 225 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
Article 2 – point 3 d (new)
(1d) In Article 2, the following point is inserted: "(3d) 'indoor air quality' means the temperature, relative humidity, CO2, VOC, Radon, mould and other particulate matter;"
Amendment 245 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 1
(a) the first paragraph consists of Article 4 of the Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency16 , other than its last subparagraph; __________________ 16 OJ L 315, 14.11.2012, p. 13ollowing paragraph is inserted: '1. Member States shall establish a long-term strategy for mobilising investment in the renovation of the national stock of both public and private buildings with the aim of providing for the decarbonisation of the building stock by 2050 and delivering affordability for tenants and owners of the buildings. That strategy shall encompass: (a) an overview of the national building stock, based, as appropriate, on statistical sampling; (b) identification of cost-effective approaches and actions to stimulate renovations relevant to the building type and climatic zone, considering relevant trigger points in the life-cycle of the building; (c) policies and measures to stimulate cost-effective deep renovations of buildings, including staged deep renovations and decarbonisation of the heating demand, as well as targeted, small, very low cost renovations, e.g. thresholds and thermostatic radiator valves (d) policies and actions to target the worst performing segments of the national building stock, households subject to energy poverty and households subject to split-incentive dilemmas for renovations, including by requiring that the buildings in the lowest energy classes of the energy performance certificate are not rented after 1 January 2023; (e) policies and actions to target all public buildings, including social housing; (f) an overview of national initiatives to promote skills and education in the construction and energy efficiency sectors as well as education in smart technologies; (g) a forward-looking perspective to guide investment decisions of individuals, the construction industry, public institutions including municipalities, and financial institutions; (h) an evidence-based estimate of expected energy savings and wider benefits, such as health; (i) the introduction of building renovation passports; (j) policies delivering Very High Capacity Network to premises in accordance with Directive XXXX/XX/EU (European Electronic Communications Code) and in-building physical infrastructure in accordance with Directive 2014/61/EU.’
Amendment 260 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. In their long-term renovation strategy referred to in paragraph 1, Member States shall set out a roadmap with clear milestones and measureactions to deliver on the long-term 2050 goal to ensure a highly energy efficient and decarbonise theird national building stock, with specific milestones for 2030. and 2040, including indicators measuring progress of implementation towards these milestones. Member States shall specify how their milestones contribute to achieving the Union's binding energy efficiency target of 40% in 2030 and the Union's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80- 95% by 2050.
Amendment 280 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shall contribute to the alleviation of energy povertyestablish specific measures and financing instruments to decrease energy demand, eradicate energy poverty and renovate the social housing stock while securing affordable housing.
Amendment 292 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. To guide investment decisions as referred to in point (d) in paragraph 1, Member States shall introduce or sustain mechanisms for:
Amendment 304 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) accessible and transparent advisory tools, such as one-stop-shops for consumers, for guidance on energy efficiency, replacement of fossil fuel boilers with renewable-based alternatives and available financial instruments for energy efficiency renovations in buildings."
Amendment 316 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3a. Member States shall, with effect from 1 January 2020, adopt long-term renovation strategies containing policies and measures resulting in the deep renovation of building stock. Those measures shall include trigger points for energy renovation, a minimum energy performance requirement for the renovation of commercial and public buildings, and financing mechanisms."
Amendment 324 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b c (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 c (new)
(bc) in Article 2a, the following paragraph is added: "3c. Each Member State shall report on the implementation of its long-term renovation strategy in accordance with Article 19(a) of Regulation xxx/xxx/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council [on the Governance of the Energy Union, 2016/0375 (COD)], as a part of their integrated national energy and climate progress report."
Amendment 326 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b d (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 d (new)
Amendment 332 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(3a) in Article 7, the following paragraph is inserted after the fourth paragraph: "Member States shall ensure that energy performance upgrades also contribute to achieving a healthy indoor environment and avoiding problems such as mould."
Amendment 334 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
Article 7 – subparagraph 5
(4) in Article 7, the fifth subparagraph is deleted;replaced by the following: "Member States shall encourage, in relation to buildings undergoing major renovation, the consideration and taking into account of alternative, high- efficiency systems, in so far as this is technically, functionally and economically feasible."
Amendment 353 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. Member States shall ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation, with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is50 % of them are equipped with a recharging point within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which iss, which are capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shall apply to all non- residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 393 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that all newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cablinginclude conduits dimensioned to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 407 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 a (new)
"4a. Member States shall clarify and remove regulatory barriers for installing recharging points. All tenants and co- owners of residential and non-residential buildings shall have the right to install means for recharging in their building."
Amendment 413 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 5
Article 8 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall set incentives to ensure that, when a technical building system is installed, replaced or upgraded, the overall energy performance of the complete altered system is improved, assessed, documented it and passed on to the building owner, so that it remains available for the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set pursuant to paragraph 1 and the issue of energy performance certificates. Member States shall ensure that this information is included in the national energy performance certificate database referred to in Article 18(3) or in a similar certified database.
Amendment 432 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23, supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’'smartness indicator' in accordance with the design and methodology set out in Annex Ia and with the conditions under which the ‘'smartness indicator’' would be connected to the energy performance certificates referred to in Article 11 and would be provided as additional and meaningful information to prospective new tenants or buyers.
Amendment 447 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Member States shall mobilise investments for the deployment of building automation and control systems in their long-term renovation strategy framework by 1 January 2023.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation, where proportionate to the volume of the renovation, or by using standard values for calculation of energy savings in buildings or similar relevant, transparent methodology for documentation.’;
Amendment 470 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
Article 10 – paragraph 6a
‘6a. When Member States put in place a database or use an existing database for registering EPCs it shall allow tracking the actual energy consumption of the buildings covered, regardless of their size and category. The database shall contain the actual energy consumption data of public buildings frequently visited by the public with useful floor area of over 250 m² which shall be regularly updated.
Amendment 476 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 6b a (new)
6ba. Commission shall ensure the dissemination of best practices on public and private financing schemes for energy efficiency as well as the aggregation of small energy renovation projects. It shall furthermore provide, in accessible format, the information on financial incentives to renovate;
Amendment 493 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
‘1. Member States shall lay down the necessary measures to establish a regular inspection or maintenance of the accessible parts of systems used for heating buildings, such as the heat generator, control system and circulation pump(s) for non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250MWh and for residential buildings with a centralised technical building system of a cumulated effective rated output of over 100 kW. That inspection or maintenance shall include an assessment of the boiler efficiency and the boiler sizing compared with the heating requirements of the building. The assessment of the boiler sizing does not have to be repeated as long as no changes were made to the heating system or as regards the heating requirements of the building in the meantime.’;
Amendment 501 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
‘2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 525 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Amendment 526 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 544 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. As an alternative to paragraph 1 Member States may setshall requirements to ensure that that large non-residential buildings with total primary energy use of over 250 MWh per year are equipped with building automation and control systems by January 2023. These systems shall be capable of:
Amendment 561 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
"3a. Technical building systems explicitly covered by a contractual arrangement on an agreed level of energy efficiency improvement or other agreed energy performance criterion, such as energy performance contracting as defined in point (27) of Article 2 of Directive 2012/27/EU, or that are operated by a utility or network operator and therefore subject to measures on the system side, shall be exempt from the requirements laid down in paragraph 1."
Amendment 562 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 3 b (new)
"3b. Member States may decide not to apply paragraph 1 to buildings that comply with paragraph 2 or 3."
Amendment 571 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(9a) in Article 19, the following paragraph is added: The Commission shall assess the need for further harmonisation of energy performance certificates in accordance with Article 11. The Commission shall introduce the concept of a building renovation passport, as a part of the recommendations section of the energy performance certificates, in order to provide a long-term, step-by-step renovation roadmap for a specific building.
Amendment 594 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 1
‘1. The energy performance of a building shall reflect its typical energy use for technical building systems (heating, cooling, domestic hot water, ventilation and lighting etc.).
Amendment 599 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Annex I – point 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall describe their national calculation methodology following, taking into account the national annex framework of related European standards developed under mandate M/480 given by the European Commission to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN).;
Amendment 604 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and adequate, lighting and ventilation shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum healthmaximise health, indoor air quality and comfort levels defined by Member States at national or regional level.
Amendment 605 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/EC/EU
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – point 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. The energy needs for technical building systems (space heating, space cooling, domestic hot water and, adequate ventilation, etc.) shall be calculated in order to ensure minimum health and comfort levels defined by Member States.
Amendment 613 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Annex I – point 2 – paragraph 3
Amendment 199 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 39
39. 'regional opercoordinational centre' means the regional opercoordinational centre as defined in Article 32 of the [recast of Regulation 714/2009 as proposed by COM(2016)861/2]. (This amendment applies throughout the text adopting it will necessite changes throughout.)
Amendment 202 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47
47. 'energy storage' means, in the electricity system, deferring an amount of the electricity that was generated to the moment of use, either as final energy or converted intothe conversion of electrical energy into a form of energy which can be stored, the storing of that energy, and the subsequent reconversion of that energy back into electrical energy or another energy carrier.
Amendment 301 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) energy efficiency, including the levels of demand-response potential;
Amendment 330 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
- all services provided (including whether services providedare carried out by a provider different from the electricity service provider), the service quality levels offered, as well as the time for the initial connection,
Amendment 331 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
- the means by which up-to-date information on all applicable tariffs and, maintenance charges and additional products and /or services (bundled offers) may be obtained,
Amendment 336 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 5
- the duration of the contract, the conditions for renewal and termination of services and of the contract including additional products and/or services (bundled services) and of the contract and whether withdrawal from the contract without charge is permitted,
Amendment 357 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) are offered a wide choice of payment methods, which do not unduly discriminate between customers. Any difference in charges related to payment methods shall reflect the relevant costs incurred by the supplier, in line with Article 62 of Directive 2015/2366 which forbids surcharges for any payment instrument.
Amendment 360 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) are not placed at an excessive disadvantage in comparison to the average market price by the prepayment systems;
Amendment 370 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point i a (new)
(ia) shall define the concept of vulnerable customers as referred to in Article 28 and set rules for the protection of customers who are indebted including the prohibition of disconnection of electricity and gas to such customers in critical times
Amendment 377 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j a (new)
(ja) are provided with a summary of the key contractual conditions (such as the main features of the service, detailed information on prices, conditions for switching and price increase) in concise and simple language on the first page of the contract or along with the contract
Amendment 384 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point j b (new)
(jb) are allowed to terminate the contract with suppliers and providers of additional products and/or services (bundled offers) at any time at no cost in case a contract is extended without customer consent
Amendment 410 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the suppliers of the opportunities and risks of such dynamic electricity price contracts and that suppliers take reasonable steps to ensure that customers do not sign up to unsuitable contracts.
Amendment 416 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Every final customer shall always be required to give active consent before being switched to a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 418 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Member States shall ensure that every final customer is entitled to a contract that is not a dynamic price contract.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
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' electricity bills and specifically the level of price volatility, and on consumers' sensitivity to the level of financial risktake appropriate measures when the monitoring reveals that current protection levels are insufficient for household customers.
Amendment 423 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Member States shall ensure that adequate safeguards on the exposure of price changes are in place for final customers to avoid bill shocks or high levels of financial liability. Household customers in a dynamic price contract shall never pay more than what they would have paid on a non-dynamic tariff.
Amendment 438 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that a customer wishing to change supplier, while respecting contractual conditions, is entitled to such change within three weeks. By 1 January 2020, the change shall be completed within one working day.
Amendment 466 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that, where a final customer wishes to conclude a contract with an aggregator, such engagement shall not require the consent of the final customer's supplier. Member States shall ensure that the supplier is informed about any contracts between its customer and an aggregator. Member States shall ensure that final customers with a contract with an aggregator have the same rights as final customers without a contract with an aggregator, including access to the same offers and tariffs. Member States shall ensure that final customers are fully informed by the aggregators of the opportunities and risks of the contracts offered to them.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall appoint an independent competent authority responsible for certifying comparison tools and ensuring that certified comparison tools continue to meet the criteria set out in Annex I. The independent authority shall also investigate, together with national regulators, DSOs and suppliers, the best way to pro-actively provide consumers with comparisons of offers in order to enable all consumers, even those without internet access or skills, to find out whether they could reduce their energy bills by switching.
Amendment 524 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States mayshall require the comparison tools referred to in paragraph 1 to include comparative determinants relating to the nature of the services offered by the suppliers. Electricity suppliers, electricity service providers and aggregators and relevant intermediaries shall provide the information necessary for comparison tools on request, including information on the different range and use of tariffs, charges and other relevant information.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Any tool comparing the offers of suppliers shall be eligible toavailable on the electricity market shall apply for certification in accordance with this Article on a voluntary and non-discriminatory basis.
Amendment 538 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
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 disproportionately burdensome procedures and charges that are not cost reflectivedisproportionate charges ;
Amendment 607 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) adequately contribute to the costs of the electricity system they remain connected to.
Amendment 617 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) final customers that are vulnerable or energy poor are able to participate in a local energy community if they so wish
Amendment 722 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17a Aggregators Member States shall ensure that their regulatory frameworks encourage the participation of aggregators in all markets and relevant mechanisms at wholesale and retail level and contain at least the following elements: a) the right for aggregators to enter the market without consent from other market participants; b) the right for aggregators to conclude a contract with a final customer without the consent of the supplier c) aggregators shall be balancing responsible parties and financially responsible for imbalances in their portfolio d) aggregators shall not be required to pay compensation to suppliers or generators; 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may by DATE [five years after entry into force of this directive] set a level of compensation for energy sold or procured during a demand response activity, expected to promote an economically efficient deployment of explicit demand response which shall not exceed an average wholesale energy market price when the following conditions are met : a) the requirements of Article 9 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity in relation to wholesale energy price restrictions have been meet; and b) aggregator participation in all relevant markets has reached a level pre- determined to be sufficient to ensure a sustainable demand aggregation industry; and c) the costs to consumers of aggregator participation in the relevant market can reasonably be demonstrated to exceed the consumer benefits.
Amendment 778 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Where a final customer has been on the same tariff for more than 2 years, Member States shall require suppliers to notify the customer, in or alongside the energy bill, whether a more suitable or advantageous tariff is available, and facilitate their move to the new tariff.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 4
Article 19 – paragraph 4
4. Member States that proceed with smart metering deployment shall ensure that final customers contribute to the associated costs of the roll-out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner. Member States shall regularly monitor this deployment in their territories to track the evolution of costs and benefits for the whole value chain, including the delivery of net benefits to consumers. For vulnerable consumers, Member States shall establish industry-wide standards to ensure suppliers provide sufficient follow- up support.
Amendment 801 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. When the deployment of smart metering is negatively assessed as a result of cost-benefit assessment referred to in paragraph 2, Member States shall ensure that this assessment is revised periodicallyat least every 2 years in response to changes in the underlying assumptions and to technology and market developments. Member States shall notify to the responsible Commission services the outcome of their updated economic assessment as it becomes available.
Amendment 833 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. When setting up the rules regarding the management and exchange of data, Member States or, where a Member State has so provided, the designated competent authorities shall specify the eligible parties which may have access to data of the final customer with their explicit consent in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council44 . For the purpose of this Directive, data shall include metering and consumption data as well as data required for consumer switching. Eligible parties shall include at least customers, suppliers, transmission and distribution system operators, aggregators, energy service companies, and other parties which provide energy or other services to customers. Upon request, eligible parties shall provide customers with an overview of the parties who have access to their data. __________________ 44 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 838 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. No additional costs shall be charged to final customers for access to their data or their request to transfer their data. Member States shall be responsible for setting the relevant costs for access to data by eligible parties. Regulated entities which provide data services shall not profit from that activity.
Amendment 864 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure the provision of single points of contact to provide customers consumers with all necessary information concerning their rights, current legislation, accredited comparison tools and the means of dispute settlement available to them in the event of a dispute between the final customer and the electricity supplier, energy service provider, aggregator or any other intermediary. Such contact points may be part of general consumer information points.
Amendment 869 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. cCustomers 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 a consumer within thMember States shall ensure that an independent mechanism such as an energy ombudsman or a consumer body is in place in order to ensure efficient treatment of complaints and out-of-court dispute settlements. Those mechaning of Directive 2013/11/EU of the European Parliament 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, fsms shall be extended to all energy service providers, aggregators and all contracts with energy components, including bundled offers and local energy communities whose participation shall be mandatory. Member States shall not allow suppliers to disconnect vulnerable customers until any dispute between the supplier and the customer is settled. Member States shall ensure that electricity suppliers, energy service providers and aggregators provide information on the out-of-court dispute settlement on their website and in all communication with their customers. Member States shall regularly assess the functioning of the out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms, especially with regards to the participation and compliance of electricity suppliers, energy service providers, aggregators a system of reimbursement and/or compensation . __________________ 46nd intermediaries, and consider strengthening their mandatory participation in out-of-court dispute settlement mechanisms. __________________ 46 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79 OJ L 165, 18.6.2013, p. 63–79
Amendment 878 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
1. . Member States shall take appropriate measures to protect final customers and shall, in particular, ensure that there are adequate safeguards to protect vulnerable customers. In this context, each Member State shall define the concept of vulnerable customers which mayshall refer to energy poverty and, inter alia, to ensure the prohibition of disconnection of electricity to such customers in critical times. Member States shall ensure that rights and obligations linked to vulnerable customers are applied. In particular, they shall take measures to protect customers in remote areas. They shall ensure high levels of consumer protection, particularly with respect to transparency regarding contractual terms and conditions, general information and dispute settlement mechanisms. Member States shall ensure that the eligible customer is in fact able easily to switch to a new supplier. As regards at least household customers, those measures shall include those set out in Annex I.
Amendment 890 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Member States shall: a) define a set of criteria for the purposes of measuring energy poverty. Member States shall continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and shall report on the evolution of energy poverty and measures taken to prevent itthe concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of housing; b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share this data with the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV), c) establish national action plans including objectives and measures, both short-term and long-term, and a timeframe for achieving the objectives d) report on the evolution of energy poverty in their national strategies to the Commission every two years as part of their Integrated National Energy and Climate Progress Reports in accordance with Article 21 of [Governance Regulation as proposed by COM(2016)759].
Amendment 944 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States may allow distribution system operators to own, develop, manage or operate recharging points for electric vehicles only if the following conditions are fulfilled:.
Amendment 949 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 953 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 33 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 955 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Article 33 – paragraph 3
Amendment 957 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Article 33 – paragraph 4
Amendment 976 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall not be allowed to own, develop, manage or operate energy storage facilities other than storage needed by the distribution system operators for the local short-term control of the distribution grid stability and storage needed for the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the distribution system and where the national regulatory authority has granted its approval.
Amendment 988 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 36 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) other parties, following an open and transparent tendering procedure, have not expressed their interest to own, develop, manage or operate storage facilities, at a reasonable cost;
Amendment 1030 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j b (new)
(jb) data management, cyber security and data protection.
Amendment 1042 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. In performing the task described in point (i) of paragraph 1, the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services and, unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, and approved by the competent authority, non-frequency ancillary services, is:
Amendment 1157 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point n
(n) monitoring the level and effectiveness of market opening and competition at wholesale and retail levels, including on electricity exchanges, prices for household customers including prepayment systems, dynamic price contracts and benefits from the use of smart meter, switching rates, disconnection rates, charges for and the execution of maintenance services, the relationship between household and wholesale prices, the evolution of grid tariffs and levies and complaints by household customers, as well as any distortion or restriction of competition, including providing any relevant information, and bringing any relevant cases to the relevant competition authorities;
Amendment 1187 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – point x
(x) monitoring the availability of comparison websitetools, including comparison toolwebsites, apps and other interactive means that fulfil the criteria set out in Article 14 and Annex I.
Amendment 1240 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
Article 62 – paragraph 2 – point c b (new)
(cb) handle complaints against regional operational centre in relation to their obligations under Union law
Amendment 1300 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 2 – point h a (new)
(ha) once a year, the electricity supplier should include on its bill an evaluation describing which of its tariffs would be most advantageous for the final customer if the consumption pattern of the previous year is repeated in the coming year.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
In order to effectively monitor wholesale market integrity and transparency, the Agency, in close cooperation with thenational regulatory authorities and other national authorities, shall:
Amendment 229 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) monitor wholesale markets, collect data andand share data and establish a European register of market participants in accordance with Article 7 to 912 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 241 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency, in close cooperation with the Commission, the Member States and the relevant national authorities including the national regulatory authorities and without prejudice to the competences of competition authorities, shall monitor the wholesale and retail markets in electricity and natural gas, in particular the retail prices of electricity and natural gas, compliance with the consumer rights and protections laid down in [recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2] and Directive 2009/73/EC, the impact of market developments on household customers, access to the networks including access of electricity produced from renewable energy sources, potential barriers to cross- border trade, state interventions preventing prices from reflecting actual scarcity, the performance of the Member States in the area of electricity security of supply based on the results of the European resource adequacy assessment as referred to in Article 19 of [recast Electricity Regulation], in particular taking into account the ex-post evaluation referred to in Article 16 of [Risk Preparedness Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 862] .
Amendment 250 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The Agency may establish local offices in the Member States, subject to their consent and in accordance with Article 25(j).
Amendment 256 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) actions which prevent price formation on the basis of demand and supply or constitute a disincentive to the development of more flexible generation, low carbon generation, or more flexible demand shall be avoided;
Amendment 259 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the development of more flexible generation, low carbon generation, or more flexible demand shall be promoted;
Amendment 265 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) consumers and small businesses shall be enabled to actively participate in the energy market through demand response and self-generation
Amendment 272 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) market rules shall support the decarbonisation of the electricity system and thus the economy by enabling the integration of electricity from renewable energy sources and providing incentives for energy efficiency;
Amendment 280 #
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 interest, without seeking or following any political instructions. 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 281 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) (i) barriers to cross-border electricity flows and cross-border transactions on electricity markets and related services markets shall be avoidremoved ;
Amendment 292 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) market rules shall allow for progress in research and development into sustainable, secure and low-carbon energy sources, technologies or systems to be realized and used to the benefit of society;
Amendment 311 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a (new)
Article 3 a Just transition The European Commission shall support Member States that put in place a national strategy for the progressive reduction of installed coal-fired generating and mining capacity through all available means, including targeted financial support to enable a “just transition” in regions affected by structural change. The Commission shall assist Member States to address the social, skills and industrial impacts of the clean energy transition. The Commission shall work in close partnership with the actors of coal and carbon-intensive regions, provide guidance, in particular for the access to and use of available funds and programmes, and encourage exchange of good practices, including discussions on industrial roadmaps and re-skilling needs, through targeted platforms including through the just transition initiative for workers and communities established in the Governance Regulation.
Amendment 329 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) provide opinions to the Director on theall documents containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 4 to 14, which are considered for adoption. The Board of Regulators may revise and amend the opinions, recommendations and decisions drafted by the Director pursuant to Article 25. In addition, the Board of Regulators, within its field of competence, shall provide guidance to the Director in the execution of his tasks, with the exception of decisiontasks pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation 1227/2001138. __________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency, OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 339 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) in accordance with Article 20(1)(e) and Article 25(f) and in line with the preliminary draft budget established in accordance with Article 33(3)(1 (1) to (3), approve the annual work programme of the Agency (which forms part of the programming document of the Agency in accordance with Article 21(1)) for the coming year and present it by 130 September of each year for adoption by the Administrative Board.
Amendment 346 #
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 the second sentence of 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 attend the meetings of the Board of Regulators as an observer.
Amendment 359 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. All market participants, including those providing electricity generated from variable renewable sources and demand side response and storage services shall have full access to the balancing market, be it individually or through aggregation. Balancing market rules and products shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 400 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Fees shall be due to the Agency for the following: (a) requesting an exemption decision pursuant to Article 11(1) and fortaking decisions on cross border cost allocation provided by the Agency pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 347/201339. __________________ 39; (b) requesting registration as reporting party pursuant to the third subparagraph of Article 11(1) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 and ongoing supervision of registered reporting parties by the Agency; (c) overseeing the activities and the cooperation of transmission system operators, including through the ENTSO for Electricity. 1 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. 1a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1348/2014 of 17 December 2014 on data reporting implementing Article 8(2) and Article 8(6) of Regulation (EU) No 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 363, 18.12.2014, p. 121). __________________ 39 OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39. OJ L 115, 25.4.2013, p. 39.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. Where the Commission considers that the continuation of the Agency is no longer justified with regard to its assigned objectives, mandate and tasks, it shall consult the Board of Regulators. Board of Regulators shall issue an opinion on future roles of the Agency within 12 months of receiving the Commission request. Commission, while taking duly into account the opinion of the Board of Regulators, may propose that this Regulation beis amended accordingly or repealed.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Market operators shall be free to develop products and trading opportunities that suit market participants' demand and needs and ensure that all market participants are able to access the market individually or through aggregation. They shall respect the need to accommodate increasing shares of variable generation and storage as well as increased demand responsiveness and the advent of new technologies.
Amendment 544 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 4
Article 11 – paragraph 4
4. Generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration which have been commissioned prior to [OP: entry into force] and have, when commissioned, been subject to priority dispatch under Article 15(5) of Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council or Article 16(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council35 shall remain subject to priority dispatch. Priority dispatch shall no longer be applicable from the date where the generating installation is subject to significant modifications, which shall be the case at least where a new connection agreement is required or the generation capacity is increased. _________________ 35 Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 16).
Amendment 572 #
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: (a) the level of development and effectiveness of market-based curtailment or redispatching mechanisms for generation and demand facilities; (b) the reasons, volumes in MWh and type of generation source subject to curtailment or downward redispatching; (c) the measures taken to reduce the need for the curtailment or downward redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high- efficiency cogeneration and on measures taken to reduce the need for such curtailment or downward redispatching in the futurein the future. Progress on such measures should be assessed via indicators taking into account the percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time, the percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; frequency of outages; duration of outage. The competent regulatory authority should publish these indicators together with recommendations for improvement where necessary. Curtailment or redispatching of generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration shall be subject to compensation pursuant to paragraph 6.
Amendment 741 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. Tariffs shall grant appropriate incentives to transmission and distribution system operators, over both the short and long term, to increase efficiencies, including energy efficiency and strengthening digitalisation, foster market integration and security of supply, and support investments and the related research activities.
Amendment 745 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. Where appropriate, the level of the tariffs applied to producers and/or consumers shall provide locational signals at Union level, and take into account tinvestment costs for infrastructure. The amount of network losses and congestion caused, and investment costs for infrastructure that exceed the Union average shall not be recognized as eligible costs and shall not be included in the distribution tariffs applied to consumers.
Amendment 767 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems, including through the procurement of services. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency and the digitalisation of the distribution networks including the deployment of smart grids and intelligent metering systems, in their networks.
Amendment 768 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shall provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include allonly relevant costs in distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to upgrade existing grids and deploy smart grids in a transparent way, to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency and energy storage, in their networks.
Amendment 789 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. For the purposes of point (b) of paragraph (9), when providing recommendations for the costs to be recovered by tariffs, the losses and congestion caused that exceed the Union average shall not be recognized as eligible costs.
Amendment 790 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Regulatory authorities shall adopt a set of indicators for measuring the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, which should at least include all of the following: - volume of curtailed energy in MWh, disaggregated per type of generation source; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - percentage of substations remotely monitored and controlled in real-time; - percentage of the length of lines operated under dynamic line ratings; - losses in high, medium and low-voltage grids; - the frequency and duration of power interruptions on the grid. By [two years after the entry into force of this Regulation], and every two years thereafter, regulatory authorities shall publish a report on the performance of transmission and distribution system operators, together with recommendations for improvement where necessary.
Amendment 1115 #
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, 21 and 23 of this Regulation.
Amendment 1135 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j c (new)
(j c) to develop demand response in cooperation with DSOs.
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 31 – paragraph 3
Article 31 – paragraph 3
3. For the purposes of achieving the goals set in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure may be defined by the Commission, taking into account existing regional cooperation structures. Each Member State shall be allowed to promote cooperation in more than one geographical area. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 concerning the geographical area covered by each regional cooperation structure. For that purpose, the Commission shall consult the regulatory authorities of Member States, the Agency and the ENTSO for Electricity.
Amendment 1158 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Regional coordination centres shall enter into operation by 1 January 2022.Regional coordination centres shall replace the regional security coordinators established in accordance with Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a guideline on Electricity Transmission System Operation].
Amendment 1161 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Regional opercoordinational centres shall complement the role of transmission system operators by performing functions of regional relevance. They shall establish operational arrangements in order toransmission system operators shall be responsible for ensureing the efficient, secure and reliable operation of the interconnected transmission system. The effective operation of the transmission system shall be the responsibility of each transmission system operator.
Amendment 1163 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. In performing its functions under EU law, the regional coordination centres shall act independently 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.
Amendment 1186 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) coordinated capacity calculation; in accordance with the methodologies developed pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/1222;
Amendment 1187 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) coordinated security analysis in accordance with the methodologies developed pursuant to Regulation ... [The Commission Regulation establishing a Guideline on electricity transmission system operation];
Amendment 1225 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 4
Article 34 – paragraph 4
4. Regional opercoordinational centres shall provide transmission system operators of the system operation region with all the information necessary to implement the decisionsensure system stability and rsecommendations proposed by the regional operational centresurity of supply.
Amendment 1233 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The day-to-day operation of regional opercoordinational centres shall be managed through cooperative decision- making amongst transmission system operators. The cooperative-decision making process shall be based on:
Amendment 1236 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a procedure for consulting the transmission system operators and relevant stakeholders of the system operation region in the exercise of its operational duties and tasks, in accordance with Article 37;
Amendment 1255 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Regional opercoordinational centres shall develop a procedure to organise, in the exercise of their daily operational duties and tasks, the appropriate and regular consultation of transmission system operators and of relevant stakeholders. In order to ensure that regulatory issues can be addressed, regulatory authorities shall be involved when required.
Amendment 1271 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38 – paragraph 2
Article 38 – paragraph 2
2. Regional opercoordinational centres shall adopt binding decisions addressed to the transmission system operators only in respect of the functions referred to in points (a), (b), (g) and (q) of Article 34(1). Transmission system operators shall implement the binding decisions issued by the regional opercoordinational centres except in cases when the safety of the system will be negatively affected. Transmission system operators shall justify why the safety of the system is negatively affected.
Amendment 1303 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. The management board shall be composed of members representing the transmission system operators and of observers representing the regulatory authorities of the system operation region. The representatives of the regulatory authorities shall have no voting rights.
Amendment 1335 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Article 43 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1376 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a (new)
Article 49 a Membership in the European Entity for Distribution System Operators (EU DSO Entity) The participation of individual distribution system operators in the EU DSO Entity shall be voluntarily. Distribution system operators who wish to participate in the EU DSO Entity shall become registered members of the EU DSO Entity. The EU DSO Entity shall ensure an equitable treatment of all member distribution system operators regardless of their size. The EU DSO Entity shall ensure that smaller or independent DSOs are adequately represented, including in the decision-making procedures.
Amendment 1389 #
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, and consumer protection organisations shall provide an opinion to the Commission on the draft statutes, the list of members and the draft rules of procedure.
Amendment 1427 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 51 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) promotion of neutral data management, cyber security and data protection;
Amendment 1441 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
1. While preparing possiblenew network codes for technical details of existing Union acts that set the political framework pursuant to Article 55, 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 organiszations 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 80 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34a) The Agency should be accountable to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where appropriate.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 38 a (new)
Recital 38 a (new)
(38a) The Agency should encourage and facilitate cooperation of National Regulatory Authorities across sectors where relevant, especially in the field of data protection and privacy.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Agency shall seek views of the Independent Advisory Council of stakeholder representatives that is established [OP: recast Electricity Regulation] and provides an independent advice on the elaboration of network codes as set out in Article 27(1) (a) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the Union wide development plans as set out in Article 27(1)(b) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation], the annual work-programme as set out in Article 27 (1)(h) and the annual report as set out in Article 21 (1)(i) [OP: recast Electricity Regulation].
Amendment 106 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. The Agency mayshall provide an opinion:
Amendment 125 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) ensure that the development and application of EU network codes is tailored to the needs and behaviours of residential consumers where appropriate and shall assess possible impact of network codes on household consumers during the preparatory works of the network codes. This assessment shall be made public.
Amendment 141 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Independent Advisory Councils established by ENTSO-E and EU DSO entity gathering stakeholder representatives, in particular system users and final consumers shall be established to provide independent advice on the preparation of network codes pursuant to Article 55 and 56 of the Regulation on the internal market for electricity.
Amendment 161 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. The Agency may request the national regulatory authorities to ensure enforcement of its legally binding decisions.
Amendment 179 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The Director shall assess the possible impact of the joint proposal on the internal market and issue an opinion if the joint proposal is mainly of regional relevance or if it has a tangible impact on the internal market, notably in cases where the issue at stake has a significant relevance beyond the concerned region. The opinion shall be subject to approval of the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The regulatory authorities of the region shall jointly designate a single coordinating national regulatory authority responsible for the coordination of the regional subgroups of the national regulatory authorities. The function of the coordinating national regulatory authority shall rotate every two years. The coordinating national regulatory authority shall act as contact point for all concerned parties, including for the Agency. It may request information relevant for the implementation of regulatory functions at regional level from all concerned parties on its own initiative or at the request of another national regulatory authority or authorities of the region and shall provide the Agency with information concerning the regional activities of the national regulatory authorities of the region. Regulatory authorities acting in regional subgroups of the Board of Regulators shall make sufficient resources available to enable the group to carry out its functions.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Moderation of energy demand is one of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy adopted on 25 February 2015. Improving energy efficiency will benefit the environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security by reducing dependence on energy imports from outside the Union, cut energy costs for households and companies, benefit public health, help alleviate energy poverty and lead to increased jobs and economy-wide economic activity. This is in line with the Union commitments made in the framework of the Energy Union and global climate agenda established by the Paris Agreement of December 2015 by the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The European Council of October 2014 set a 27 % energy efficiency target for 2030, to be reviewed by 2020 'having in mind an Union level of 30 %'. In DecemberJune 20156, the European Parliament called upon the Commission to also assess the viability of apropose a binding 40 % energy efficiency target for the same timeframe. It is therefore appropriate to review and consequently amend the Directive to adapt it to the 2030 perspective.
Amendment 148 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In view of the climate and energy framework for 2030 and the Union's long- term decarbonisation goals in line with the Paris Agreement, the energy savings obligation should be extended beyond 2020. Extending the commitment period beyond 2020 would create greater stability for investors and thus encourage long term investments and long term energy efficiency measures, such as the renovation of buildings and moving towards 'nearly zero energy buildings'.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) It is important to include all energy chain steps into the counting of savings in order to increase the energy savings potential in transmission and distribution of electricity by introducing benchmarking mechanisms for network operators in order to encourage good network management, the reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Improvements to the energy efficiency of buildings should benefit in particular vulnerable consumers affected byt risk of energy poverty. Member States can already require obligated parties to include social aims in energy saving measures, in relation to energy poverty, and this possibility should now be extended to alternative measures, strengthened to require a significant share to be implemented as a priority, and transformed into an obligation while leaving full flexibility to Member States with regard to the size, scope and content of such measures. In line with Article 9 of the Treaty, the Union's energy efficiency policies should be inclusive and therefore also ensure accessibility of energy efficiency measures for energy poor consumers.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) With around 50 million households in the Union being affected by energy poverty, energy efficiency measures must be central to any cost- effective strategy to address energy poverty and consumer vulnerability and are complementary to social security policies at the Member State level.
Amendment 204 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 b (new)
Recital 12 b (new)
(12b) The Union's building stock will need to become ‘nearly zero energy buildings’ by 2050, in line with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Present building renovation rates are insufficient and those buildings occupied by low- income citizens at risk of energy poverty are the hardest to reach. Therefore, the measures laid down in Articles 7, 7a and 7b are of particular importance.
Amendment 212 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Energy generated on or in buildings from renewable energy technologies reduces the supplied fossil energy. The reduction of energy consumption and the use of energy from renewable sources in the buildings sector are important measures to reduce the Union’s energy dependency and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in view of ambitious climate and energy objectives set for 2030 as well as the global commitment made in the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21) held in Paris in December 2015. Member States should therefore be able to take into account a certain amount of renewable energy generated on or in buildings or nearby for own use into account to satisfy their energy savings requirements. For this purpose Member States should be allowed to use calculation methodologies established under Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 253 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 40 % binding headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates, in line with the EU's long-term decarbonisation goals and the UNFCC Paris Agreement of December 2015. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 andfor 2020 and binding national energy efficiency targets for 2030.;
Amendment 345 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 5
Article 5
(2a) Article 5 shall be amended as follows: “Article 5 Exemplary role of public bodies' buildings 1. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, each Member State shall ensure that, as from 1 January 2014, 3 % of the total floor area of heated and/or cooled buildings owned and occupied by its central governmentpublic authorities is renovated each year to meet at least the minimum energy performance requirements that it has set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. The 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 2500 m 2 owned and occupied by the central government of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. That threshold shall be lowered to 250 m 2 as of 9 July 2015. Where a Member State requires that the obligation to renovate each year 3 % of the total floor area extends to floor area owned and occupied by administrative departments at a level below central government, the 3 % rate shall be calculated on the total floor area of buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 owned and occupied by central government and by these administrative departmentpublic authorities of the Member State concerned that, on 1 January of each year, do not meet the national minimum energy performance requirements set in application of Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU. When implementing measures for the comprehensive renovation of central governmentpublic authority buildings in accordance with the first subparagraph, Member States may choose to consider the building as a whole, including the building envelope, equipment, operation and maintenance. Member States shall require that central governmentpublic authority buildings with the poorest energy performance be a priority for energy efficiency measures, where cost- effective and technically feasible. 2. Member States may decide not to set or apply the requirements referred to in paragraph 1 to the following categories of buildings: (a) buildings officially protected as part of a designated environment, or because of their special architectural or historical merit, in so far as compliance with certain minimum energy performance requirements would unacceptably alter their character or appearance; (b) buildings owned by the armed forces or central government and serving national defence purposes, apart from single living quarters or office buildings for the armed forces and other staff employed by national defence authorities; (c) buildings used as places of worship and for religious activities. 3. If a Member State renovates more than 3 % of the total floor area of central government buildings in a given year, it may count the excess towards the annual renovation rate of any of the three previous or following years. 4. Member States may count towards the annual renovation rate of central governmentpublic authority buildings new buildings occupied and owned as replacements for specific central governmentpublic authority buildings demolished in any of the two previous years, or buildings that have been sold, demolished or taken out of use in any of the two previous years due to more intensive use of other buildings. 5. For the purposes of paragraph 1, by 31 December 2013, Member States shall establish and make publicly available an inventory of heated and/or cooled central governmentpublic authority buildings with a total useful floor area over 500 m 2 and, as of 9 July 2015, over 250 m 2 , excluding buildings exempted on the basis of paragraph 2. The inventory shall contain the following data: (a) the floor area in m 2 ; and (b) the energy performance of each building or relevant energy data. 6. Without prejudice to Article 7 of Directive 2010/31/EU, Member States may opt for an alternative approach to paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article, whereby they take other cost- effective measures, including deep renovations and measures for behavioural change of occupants, to achieve, by 2020, an amount of energy savings in eligible buildings owned and occupied by their central governmentpublic authorities that is at least equivalent to that required in paragraph 1, reported on an annual basis. For the purpose of the alternative approach, Member States may estimate the energy savings that paragraphs 1 to 4 would generate by using appropriate standard values for the energy consumption of reference central governmentpublic authorities buildings before and after renovation and according to estimates of the surface of their stock. The categories of reference central governmentpublic authority buildings shall be representative of the stock of such buildings. Member States opting for the alternative approach shall notify to the Commission, by 31 December 2013, the alternative measures that they plan to adopt, showing how they would achieve an equivalent improvement in the energy performance of the buildings within the central governmentpublic authorities estate. 7. Member States shall encourage public bodies, including at regional and local level, and social housing bodies governed by public law, with due regard for their respective competences and administrative set-up, to: (a) adopt an energy efficiency plan, freestanding or as part of a broader climate or environmental plan, containing specific energy saving and efficiency objectives and actions, with a view to following the exemplary role of central governmentpublic authority buildings laid down in paragraphs 1, 5 and 6; (b) put in place an energy management system, including energy audits, as part of the implementation of their plan; (c) use, where appropriate, energy service companies, and energy performance contracting to finance renovations and implement plans to maintain or improve energy efficiency in the long term.”
Amendment 363 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) new savings each year from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2030 of 1.52 % of annual energy sales to final customers by volume, averaged over the most recent three-year period prior to 1 January 2019. These savings shall be cumulative and additional to savings achieved under point (a).
Amendment 395 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall continue to achieve new, additional, cumulative annual savings of 1.52% for ten year periods after 2030, unless reviews by the Commission by 2027 and every 10 years thereafter conclude that this is not necessary to achieve the Union's long term energy and climate targets for 2050.
Amendment 416 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 435 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) allow energy savings achieved in the energy transformation, distribution and transmission sectors, including efficient district heating and cooling infrastructure, as a result of implementing the requirements set out in Article 14(4), point (b) of Article 14(5) and Article 15(1) to (6) and (9), to be counted towards the amount of energy savings required under paragraph 1; the savings shall be properly accounted for via a common methodology, favouring the benchmarking of technologies;
Amendment 471 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) for the calculation of the amount of energy savings required for the period referred to in point (b) of paragraph 1 Member States may only make use of points (b), (c), (d) and (e) of paragraph 2, provided individual actions in the meaning of point (d) continue to have a verifiable and measurable impact after 31 December 2020.
Amendment 504 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include and make public requirements with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a significant share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in vulnerable households affected byt risk of energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 526 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7b – paragraph 2
Article 7b – paragraph 2
2. In designing alternative policy measures to achieve energy savings, Member States shall take into account the effect on households affected by energy poverty and ensure a significant share of such measures are implemented as a priority in vulnerable households at risk of energy poverty and in social housing, and make this information public.
Amendment 563 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In multi-apartment and multi-purpose buildings with a central heating or cooling source or supplied from district heating and cooling systems, individual meters shall be installed to measure the consumption of heat or cooling or hot water for each building unit, where technically feasible, cost effective and proportionate in relation to the potential of energy savings.
Amendment 614 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
(11a) Article 15 is amended as follows: (aa) the following text is added to paragraph (4): A common methodology shall be defined by the Commission, following a consultation of relevant stakeholders, in order to encourage network operators in reducing of losses and a cost/energy effective investment programme into the infrastructure and to properly account for the energy efficiency and flexibility of the grid. This methodology shall be specified in a delegated act, 12 months after entry force of this Directive.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1b) This regulation aims to support a just transition for citizens and regions which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Amendment 244 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Commission's proposal was developed in parallel to and is adopted together with a series of initiatives in sectorial energy policy, notably with regard to renewable energy, energy efficiency and market design. Those initiatives form a package under the overarching theme of energy efficiency first, the Union’s global leadership in renewables, and a fair deal for energy consumers including by eradicating energy poverty.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is binding at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target. This Regulation must take into account the increased targets expressed in the sectorial legislations. The European Council specified on 24 October 2014 that the target for electricity interconnection should be at least 15%.
Amendment 518 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point 18 b (new)
(18b) ‘just transition’ means a comprehensive effort to support workers and communities which could be adversely impacted by the transition to a low-carbon economy;
Amendment 684 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 5
(5) other national energy efficiency objectives, including long term targets or strategies and sectorial targets in areas such as energy transmission and distribution, transport, heating and cooling;
Amendment 711 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 2
(2) key national objectives for electricity and gas transmission and distribution infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy;
Amendment 716 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 3 a (new)
(3a) indicators on flexibility from generation, demand-side, storage, and interconnection, measured in terms of flexible capacity available (MW) and volumes valorised in the different markets (MWh);
Amendment 723 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point d – point 4 a (new)
(4a) national objectives with regard to energy poverty and vulnerable consumers, including a timeframe for when the objectives should be met and a national action plan to achieve those objectives which could include providing benefits in social security systems to ensure the necessary energy supply to vulnerable customers or providing for support for energy efficiency improvements to address energy poverty where identified; for this purpose Member States shall : (a) define the concept of vulnerable customers and energy poverty based on the EU indicators of low income, high energy expenditure, and poor energy efficiency of houses; (b) continuously monitor the number of households in energy poverty and share those data in the European Energy Poverty Observatory (EPOV).
Amendment 819 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the macroeconomic, health, environmental, skills and social impact on workers and communities of the planned policies and measures referred to in Article 7 and further specified in Annex I, for the first ten-year period at least until the year 2030 including a comparison with the projections based on existing (implemented and adopted) policies and measures referred to in paragraph 1;
Amendment 943 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 a (new)
Article 12 a (new)
Amendment 1117 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point b – point 1
(1) implemented, adopted and planned policies, measures and programmes to achieve the indicative national energy efficiency contribution for 2030 as well as other objectives presented in Article 6, including planned measures and instruments (also of financial nature) to promote the energy performance of buildings, measures to utilise energy efficiency potentials of gas and electricity infrastructure and other measures to promote energy efficiency; notably, measures improving the energy efficiency in transmission and distribution of electricity shall be accounted for via a common methodology favouring the benchmark of technologies;
Amendment 1147 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) key national objectives for electricity and gas distribution and transmission infrastructure that are necessary for the achievement of objectives and targets under any of the five key dimensions of the Energy Union;
Amendment 1165 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) national objectives with regards to energy poverty, inclu and vulnerable consumers and data shared in the European Poverty Observatory (EPOV) regarding the number of households in energy poverty;
Amendment 1172 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) measures to increase the flexibility and smartness of electricity networks, including the lowering of losses in electricity transmission and distribution networks, the lowering of curtailment, and the reduction of outages in terms of duration and frequency.
Amendment 1448 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(ka) an overall assessment of the Union’s progress towards ending energy poverty;
Amendment 154 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7 a) Member States should be able to ensure, in the interest of media pluralism and cultural diversity and an informed citizenship that citizens have universal access to a wide range of information and public value content provided by media service providers, in line with the evolution of media distribution systems and related business models.
Amendment 167 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The requirements concerning the capabilities of electronic communications networks are constantly increasing. While in the past the focus was mainly on growing bandwidth available overall and to each individual user, other parameters like latency, availability and reliability are becoming increasingly important. The current response towards this demand is bringing optical fibre closer and closer to the user and future 'very high capacity networks' will require performance parameters which are equivalent to what a network based on optical fibre elements at least up to the distribution point at the serving location can deliver. This corresponds in the fixed-line connection case to network performance equivalent to what is achievable by an optical fibre installation up to a multi-dwelling buildingpremises, considered as the serving location, and in the mobile connection case to network performance similar to what is achievable based on an optical fibre installation up to the base station, considered as the serving location. Variations in end-users' experience which are due to the different characteristics of the medium by which the network ultimately connects with the network termination point should not be taken into account for the purposes of establishing whether or not a wireless network could be considered as providing similar network performance. In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality, other technologies and transmission media should not be excluded, where they compare with this baseline scenario in terms of their capabilities. The roll-out of such 'very high capacity networks' will further increase the capabilities of networks and pave the way for the roll-out of future mobile network generations based on enhanced air interfaces and a more densified network architecture.
Amendment 189 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) The notification to BEREC should entail a mere declaration of the provider's intention to commence the provision of electronic communications networks and services. A provider may only be required to accompany such declaration by the information set out in Article 12 of this Directive. It should be designed to facilitate a consistent implementation of this Directive as well as to provide the most relevant market knowledge to BEREC and national regulatory authorities. Member States should not impose additional or separate notification requirements.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 60
Recital 60
(60) Electronic communications broadband networks are becoming increasingly diverse in terms of technology, topology, medium used and ownership, therefore, regulatory intervention must rely on detailed information and forecasts regarding network roll-out in order to be effective and to target the areas where it is needed. That information is essential to promote investments , increase connectivity across the EU, give visibility to the involved local authorities and inform the European citizens about their future connectivity. That information should include plans regarding both deployment of very high capacity networks, as well as significant upgrades or extensions of existing copper or other networks which might not match the performance characteristics of very high capacity networks in all respects, such as roll-out of fibre to the cabinet coupled with active technologies like vectoring. The level of detail and territorial granularity of the information that national regulatory authorities should gather should be guided by the specific regulatory objective, and should be adequate for the regulatory purposes that it serves. Therefore, the size of the territorial unit will also vary between Member States, depending on the regulatory needs in the specific national circumstances, and on the availability of local data. Level 3 in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) is unlikely to be a sufficiently small territorial unit in most circumstances. National regulatory authorities should be guided by BEREC guidelines on best practice to approach such a task, and such guidelines will be able to rely on the existing experience of national regulatory authorities in conducting geographical surveys of networks roll-out. National regulatory authorities should make available tools to end-users as regards quality of service to contribute towards the improvement of their awareness of the available connectivity services.
Amendment 205 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) IBridging digital divide in Europe is essential precondition for achieving a gigabit society where all European will have access to internet and digital services. To this end, in the case of specific and well defined digital exclusion areas, national regulatory authorities should have the possibility to organise a call for declarations of interest with the aim of identifying undertakings that are willing to invest in very high capacity networks. In the interests of predictable investment conditions, national regulatory authorities should be able to share information with undertakings expressing interest in deploying very high-speed networks on whether other types of network upgrades, including those below 100 Mbps download speed, are present or foreseen in the area in question.
Amendment 219 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 103
Recital 103
(103) Ensuring ubiquitous connectivity in each Member State is essential for economic and social development, participation in public life and social and territorial cohesion. As connectivity becomes an integral element to European society and welfare, EU-wide coverage to cover close to 100 percent of European citizens should be achieved by relying on imposition by Member States of appropriate coverage requirements, which should be adapted to each area served and limited to proportionate burdens in order not to hinder deployment by service providers. Coverage of the territory as well as connectivity across Member States should be maximised and reliable, with a view to promote in-border and cross-border services and applications such as connected cars and e-health. Therefore, in order to increase regulatory certainty and predictability of investment needs and to guarantee proportionate and equitable connectivity for all citizens, application by competent authorities of coverage obligations should be coordinated at Union level. Considering national specificities, such coordination should be limited to general criteria to be used to define and measure coverage obligations, such as population density or topographical and topological features.
Amendment 233 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 139
Recital 139
(139) In situations where undertakings are deprived of access to viable alternatives to non-replicable assets up to the first distribution point, national regulatory authorities should be empowered to impose access obligations to all operators, without prejudice to their respective market power. In this regard, national regulatory authorities should take into consideration all technical and economic barriers to future replication of networks. The mere fact that more than one such infrastructure already exists should not necessarily be interpreted as showing that its assets are replicable. The first distribution point should be identified by reference to objective criteria. Under special circumstances in line with the objectives of this directive, national regulatory authorities should be able to impose access to active network components used for service provision on such infrastructure. Such circumstances may occur when access to passive elements would be economically inefficient or physically impracticable. In order to safeguard sustainable competitive outcomes for the end users, it must be ensured that the largest possible share of the value chain of any end user product is subject to competition.
Amendment 240 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 139 a (new)
Recital 139 a (new)
(139 a) In geographic areas where markets, by virtue of prospective investments or commercial agreements, including co-investment agreements, show or can be expected on a forward- looking basis to qualify as an oligopoly, the promotion of competition and safeguarding of end-user benefits are likely to be compromised. When national regulatory authorities can identify Unilateral Market Power (UMP), it is appropriate for them to be active and conduct specific monitoring on an ex ante basis and they are more likely to need to impose or maintain ex-ante obligations. This applies a fortiori if a wholesale market is concerned.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 175
Recital 175
Amendment 274 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 184
Recital 184
(184) Due to current uncertainty regarding the rate of materialisation of demand for very high capacity broadband services as well as general economies of scale and density, co-investment agreements can offer significant benefits in terms of pooling of costs and risks, enabling smaller-scale operators to invest on economically rational terms and thus promoting sustainable, long-term competition, including in areas where infrastructure-based competition might not be efficient. Where an operator with significant market power makes an open call for co-investment on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms in new network elements which significantly contribute to the deployment of very high capacity networks, the national regulatory authority should typically refrain from imposing obligations pursuant to this Directive on the new network elements, subject to further review in subsequent market analyses. Provided due account is taken of the prospective pro-competitive effects of the co-investment at wholesale and retail level, national regulatory authorities can still consider it appropriate, in light of the existing market structure and dynamics developed under regulated wholesale access conditions, and in the absence of a commercial offer to that effect, to safeguard the rights of access seekers who do not participate in a given co-investment through the maintenance of existing access products or – where legacy network elements are dismantled in due course – through imposition of access products with comparable functionality to those previously available on the legacy infrastructure.
Amendment 294 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 270
Recital 270
(270) NetworkMust-carry obligations should be applied in a technologically neutral manner taking into account evolving media distribution systems and consumer trends. Electronic communications networks and services used for the distribution of radio or television broadcastaudiovisual media services to the public include cable, IPTV, satellite and terrestrial broadcasting networks. They might also include other networks and services to the extent that they are used by a significant number of end- users use such networks as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcastto receive radio and audiovisual media services. Relevant criteria for assessing the concept of "a significant number of end-users" in this context may take into account inter alia developments in technology and consumption patterns of specific end-user groups. Must carry obligations can include the transmission of services specifically designed to enable appropriate access by disabled users. Accordingly complementary services include, amongst others, services designed to improve accessibility for end- users with disabilities, such as videotext, subtitling, audio description and sign language. Because of the growing provision and reception of connected TV services and the continued importance of electronic programme guides and other navigation facilities for user choice the transmission of programme-related data supporting those functionalities can be included in must carry obligations. Must carry obligations should enable access for end-users to connected TV services.
Amendment 308 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) 'very high capacity network' means an electronic communications network which either consists wholly of optical fibre elements at least up to the distribution point at the serving location or which is capable of delivering under usual peak- time conditions similarat least the same network performance in terms of available down- and uplink bandwidth, resilience, error- related parameters, and latency and its variation. Network performance can be considered similar regardless of whether the end-user experience varies due to the inherently different characteristics of the medium by which the network ultimately connects with the network termination point.
Amendment 330 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) ‘'harmful interference’' means interference which endangers the functioning of a radio navigation service or of other safety and mission-critical services or which otherwise seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radio communications service operating in accordance with the applicable international, Union or national regulations;
Amendment 339 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that in carrying out the regulatory tasks specified in this Directive, the national regulatory and other competent authorities take all reasonable measures which are necessary and proportionate for achieving the objectives set out in paragraph 2. Member States and, BEREC and the Commission shall also contribute to the achievement of these objectives.
Amendment 349 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The national regulatory and other competent authorities as well as BEREC shall:and the Commission, in discharging their respective responsibilities under this Directive, shall pursue each of the general objectives listed below. The expression of the list in the order from (a) to (d) does not constitute a ranking of the general objectives.
Amendment 357 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promote the availability and affordability of and access to, and take-up of, very high capacity data connectivity, both fixed and mobile, by all Union citizens and businesses;
Amendment 369 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) promote the interests of the citizens of the Union, including in the long term, by ensuring widespread availability and take- up of very high capacity connectivity, both fixed and mobile, and of interpersonal communications services, by enabling maximum benefits in terms of choice, price and quality on the basis of effective competition, by maintaining security of networks and services, by ensuring a high and common minimum level of protection for end- users through the necessary sector- specific rules and by addressing the needs, such as for affordable prices, of specific social groups, in particular disabled users, elderly users and users with special social needs.
Amendment 374 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) promoting regulatory predictability by ensuring a consistent regulatory approach over appropriate review periods and through cooperation with each other, with BEREC and with the Commission;
Amendment 384 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f
(f) imposing ex ante regulatory obligations only to the extent necessary to secure effective and sustainable competition on the wholesale and the retail market concerned and relaxing or lifting such obligations as soon as that condition is fulfilled.
Amendment 390 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(f a) safeguarding competition to the benefit of consumers, including the imposition of ex-ante regulatory obligations to secure effective and sustainable competition on wholesale markets and promoting, where appropriate, infrastructure-based competition.
Amendment 397 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 6 a (new)
- monitoring closely the development of the Internet of Things in order to ensure competition, consumer protection and cybersecurity
Amendment 401 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – indent 8
- dealingensuring compliance with issurules related to open internet access;
Amendment 407 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. National regulatory authorities and other competent authorities of the same Member State or of different Member States shall have the right to enter into cooperative arrangements with each other to foster regulatory cooperation where necessary.
Amendment 410 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities exercise their powers impartially, transparently and in a timely manner. Member States shall ensure that they have adequate technical, financial and human resources to carry out the task s assigned to them.
Amendment 422 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 49 paragraphs 2 and 2a, Member States shall not restrict or withdraw rights to install facilities or rights of use for radio spectrum or numbers before expiry of the period for which they were granted except where justified pursuant to paragraph 2 and where applicable in conformity with the Annex I and relevant national provisions regarding compensation for withdrawal of rights.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In line with the need to ensure the effective and efficient use of radio spectrum or the implementation of harmonised conditions adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC, Member States may allow withdrawal of rights, including those with a 25 year minimum durationby the competent national authority, based on detailed procedures laid down in advance, in compliance with the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination.
Amendment 433 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing electronic communications networks and services associated facilities, or associated services provide all the information, including financial information, necessary for national regulatory authorities, other competent authorities and BEREC to ensure conformity with the provisions of, or decisions made in accordance with, this Directive. In particular, national regulatory authorities shall have the power to require those undertakings to submit information concerning future network or service developments that could have an impact on the wholesale services that they make available to competitors. They may also require information on electronic communications networks and associated facilities which is disaggregated at local level and sufficiently detailed for the national regulatory authority to be able to conduct the geographical survey and to designate digital exclusion areas in accordance with Article 22. In accordance with Article 29, national regulatory authorities may sanction undertakings deliberately providing misleading, erroneous or incomplete information.
Amendment 440 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 3
Article 20 – paragraph 3
3. Where information is considered confidential by a national regulatory or other competent authority in accordance with Union and national rules on business confidentiality, national security or the protection of personal data, the Commission, BEREC and the authorities concerned shall ensure such confidentiality. In accordance with the principle of sincere cooperation, national regulatory authorities and other competent authorities shall not deny the provision of the requested information to the Commission, to BEREC or to another authority on the grounds of confidentiality or the need to consult with the parties which provided the information. When the Commission, BEREC or a competent authority undertake to respect the confidentiality of information identified as such by the authority holding it, the latter shall share the information on request for the identified purpose without having to further consult the parties who provided the information.
Amendment 449 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
a) a survey of the current geographic reach of broadband networks within their territory, in particular for conducting the tasks required by Articles 62 and 65 and by Article 81, as well as for imposing obligations in accordance with Article 66 and 81 for the surveys required for the application of State aid rules; and
Amendment 455 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 1
a three-year forecast, if considered necessary by the national regulatory authority, of the reach of broadband networks within their territory, relying on the information gathered in accordance with point (a), where this is available and relevant.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b – paragraph 2
This forecast, if conducted, shall reflect the economic prospects of the electronic communications networks sector and investment intentions of operators at the time when the data is gathered, in order to allow the identification of available connectivity in different areas. This forecast, if conducted, shall include information on planned deployments by any undertaking or public authority, in particular to include very high capacity networks and significant upgrades or extensions of legacy broadband networks to at least the performance of next- generation access networks. For this purpose, national regulatory authorities shallmay request undertakings to provide relevant information regarding planned deployments of such networks based on the best information available to them.
Amendment 468 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
The information collected in the survey shall be at an appropriate level of local detail and shall include sufficient information on the quality of service and parameters thereof. The information collected in the survey shall be confidential and the national regulatory authority shall not make this available to competitors.
Amendment 472 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. National regulatory authorities may designate a "digital exclusion area" corresponding to an area with clear territorial boundaries where, on the basis of the information gathered pursuant to paragraph 1, it is determined that for the duration of the relevant forecast period, no undertaking or public authority has deployed or is planning to deploy a very high capacity network or has significantly upgraded or extended its network to a performance of at least 100 Mbps download speeds, or is planning to do so. National regulatory authorities shallmay publish the designated digital exclusion areas.
Amendment 482 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. When national regulatory authorities take measures pursuant to paragraph 3, they shall do so according to an efficient, objective, transparent and non- discriminatory procedure, whereby no undertaking is a priori excluded. Failure to provide information pursuant to paragraph 1(b) or to respond to the call for interest pursuant to paragraph 3 may be considered as misleading information pursuant to Articles 20 or 21.
Amendment 493 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 6
Article 22 – paragraph 6
6. NIf the relevant information for end-users is not available on the market, national regulatory authorities may make available information tools to end- users, in order to assist them to determine the availability of connectivity in different areas, with a level of detail which is useful to support their choice in terms of connectivity services, in line with national regulatory authority´s obligations regarding the protection of confidential information and business secrets.
Amendment 499 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States and their competent authorities shall ensure that the use of radio spectrum is organised on their territory in a way that no other Member State is impeded, in particular due to cross-border harmful interference between Member States, from allowing on its territory the use of harmonised radio spectrum in accordance with Union legislation.
Amendment 502 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 28 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall cooperate with each other, and through the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, in the cross-border coordination of the use of radio spectrum in order to:
Amendment 510 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
it shall make the draft measure accessible to the Commission, BEREC, and the national regulatory authorities in other Member Statespublish the draft measure, at the same time, together with the reasoning on which the measure is based, in accordance with Article 20(3), and inform the Commission, BEREC and, other national regulatory authorities thereofand stakeholders thereof at the same time. National regulatory authorities, BEREC and the Commission may make comments to the national regulatory authority concerned only within one month. The one-month period may not be extended.
Amendment 514 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
and would affect trade between Member States, and the Commission has indicated to the national regulatory authority that it considers that the draft measure would create a barrier to the single market or if it has serious doubts as to its compatibility with Union law and in particular the objectives referred to in Article 3, the draft measure shall not be adopted for a further two months. This period may not be extended. The Commission shall inform BEREC, the other national regulatory authorities of its reservations in such a caseand stakeholders, at the same time, of its reservations in such a case and invite stakeholders to provide their observations.
Amendment 519 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Within six weeks from the beginning of the two month period referred to in paragraph 4, BEREC shall, acting by a majority of its component members, issue an opinion on the Commission's notification referred to in paragraph 4, indicating whether it considers that the draft measure should be amended or withdrawn and, where appropriate, provide specific proposals to that end. This opinion shall be reasoned and made public.
Amendment 523 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 8 a (new)
Article 32 – paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. The national regulatory authority may withdraw the proposed draft measure at any stage of the procedure.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 33 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) issue a recommendation requiring the national regulatory authority concerned to amend or withdraw the draft measure, including specific proposals to that end and providing reasons justifying its recommendation, including specific proposals for amendment of the draft measure in particular where BEREC does not share the serious doubts of the Commission;
Amendment 534 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 33 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Within one month of the Commission issuing the recommendation in accordance with paragraph 5(a) or lifting its reservations in accordance with paragraph 5(b) of this Article, the national regulatory authority concerned shall communicate towithdraw the draft measure or adopt and publish the final measure and inform the Commission and, BEREC the adopted final measureand other national regulatory authorities and stakeholders thereof.
Amendment 541 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 35 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) any measures to promote competition pursuant to Article 52, when necessary, including non-discriminatory wholesale access obligations;
Amendment 546 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Where a national regulatory authority intends to take a measure which falls within the scope of paragraph 1 (a) to (g), it shall make the draft measure publicly available and accessible, together with the reasoning on which the measure is based, toand inform BEREC, the Commission and national regulatory authorities in other Member States, thereof at the same time.
Amendment 550 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 35 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) promote the development of the internal market as well as ensuring competition and maximise the benefits for the consumer, and overall achieve the objectives and principles set in Articles 3 and 45(2),
Amendment 565 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1
Article 40 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that undertakings providing public communications networks or publicly available electronic communications services take appropriate technical and organisational measures to appropriately manage the risks posed to security of networks and services. Having regard to the state of the art, these measures shall ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk presented. In particular, measures shall be taken to ensure that, when necessary for confidentiality, electronic communications content is encrypted from end-to-end by default, in order to prevent and minimise the impact of security incidents on users and on other networks and services.
Amendment 580 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 41 – paragraph 3
Article 41 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have all the powers necessary to investigate cases of non- compliance and the effects thereof on the security of the networks and services., and that undertakings providing public communications networks have a responsibility to react to cybersecurity incidents caused by hijacked devices;
Amendment 590 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 43 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Member States shall ensure that an effective appeal mechanism exists for undertakings whose requests for the granting of rights to install facilities are refused or otherwise not granted. The appeals body shall be independent of the parties involved and shall render a decision on appeal within two months.
Amendment 593 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Taking due account of the fact that radio spectrum is a public good that has an important social, cultural and economic value, Member States shall ensure the effective management of radio spectrum for electronic communications services and networks in their territory in accordance with Articles 3 and 4. They shall ensure that radio spectrum allocation used for electronic communications services and networks and issuing general authorisations or individual rights of use for such radio spectrum by competent authorities are based on objective, transparent, pro-competitive, non- discriminatory and proportionate criteria.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) ensuring coverage of their national territory and population at high quality and speed, both indoors and outdoors, including along major transport paths, including the trans-European transport network as defined in Regulation 1315/2013;
Amendment 599 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) ensuring predictability and consistency in the way rights are granted, renewed or modified in order to promote long term investments
Amendment 601 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point e
(e) promoting the shared use of radio spectrum between similar and/or different uses of spectrum; promoting competition through appropriate established sharing rules and conditions, including the protection of existing rights of use, in accordance with Union law;
Amendment 605 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 45 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Where the Commission is considering acting to provide for measures in accordance with Article 39, it mayshall seek the advice of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group with regard to the implications of any such standard or specification for the coordination, harmonisation and availability of radio spectrum. The Commission shall take utmost account of the advice of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group in taking any subsequent steps.
Amendment 607 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
In case of a national or regional lack of market demand for the use of a harmonised band, and subject to the harmonisation measure adopted under Decision No 676/2002/EC and without prejudice to Decision 243/2012/EU establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP) and Decision No .../2017/EU on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union, Member States may allow an alternative use of all or part of that band, including the existing use, in accordance with paragraphs 4 and 5, provided that:
Amendment 612 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Member States mayshall, however, provide for proportionate and non-discriminatory restrictions to the types of radio network or wireless access technology used for electronic communications services where this is necessaryin order to:
Amendment 613 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 – point d a (new)
(d a) promote interconnection in Europe along major transport paths;
Amendment 618 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
Article 45 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 3
A measure which prohibits the provision of any other electronic communications service in a specific band may only be provided for where justified by the need to protect safety of life services. Member States may, exceptionally, also extend such a measure in order to fulfil other general interest objectives as defined by Member States and the EU in accordance with Union law.
Amendment 621 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall decide on the most appropriate regime for authorising the use of radio spectrum, facilitate the use of radio spectrum, including shared use, under general authorisations and limit the granting of individual rights ofr use for radio spectrum to situations where such rights are necessary to maximise efficient use in the light of demand and, taking into account the criteria set out in the second subparagraph. In all other cases, they shall set out the conditions for thewhere necessary in order to: - avoid harmful interference, - ensure technical quality of service, - ensure coverage and performance of mobile network along all major roads and railways; - safeguard efficient use of radio spectrum in a general authorisation, or - fulfil other objectives of general interest as defined by Member States in conformity with the Union law.
Amendment 625 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 646 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 2
Article 46 – paragraph 2
2. When taking a decision pursuant to paragraph 1 with a view to facilitating the shared use of radio spectrum, the competent authorities shall ensure that the rules and conditions for the shared use of radio spectrum are clearly set out and concretely specified in the acts of authorisation.zation. Such rules shall include fair and non-discriminatory wholesale access conditions for all operators, including virtual operators, and facilitate efficient spectrum use, competition and innovation;
Amendment 655 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 2
2. When attaching conditions to individual rights of use for radio spectrum, competent authorities may authorise the sharing of passive or active infrastructure, or of radio spectrum, as well as commercial roaming access agreements, or the joint roll-out of infrastructures for the provision of services or networks which rely on the use of radio spectrum, in particular with a view to ensuring effective and efficient use of radio spectrum or promoting coverage of close to 100 percent of Europeans as well as the deployment of innovative technologies. Conditions attached to the rights of use shall not prevent the sharing of radio spectrum. Implementation by undertakings of conditions attached pursuant to this paragraph shall remain subject to competition law.
Amendment 659 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Commission may adopt implementing measures in order to specify the modalities of applying the conditions that Member States may attach to authorisations to use harmonised radio spectrum in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, with the exception of fees pursuant to Article 42.
Amendment 664 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Where Member States authorise the use of radio spectrum through individual rights of use for a limited period of time, they shall ensure that the authorisation is granted for a period that is appropriate in view of the objective pursued taking due account of the need to ensure competition as well as effective and efficient use and promote efficient investments, including by allowing for an appropriate period for investment amortisation.
Amendment 668 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 49 – paragraph 2
Article 49 – paragraph 2
2. Where Member States grant rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum for a limited period of time, those rights of use for harmonised radio spectrum shall be valid for a duratioey shall ensure those rights of use remain valid for a minimum period of [15] years subject to a mid-term assessment after [7-10] years of granting the rights of use. Rights of use may be withdrawn ofr at least 25 years, except djusted by the Member States after the mid-term assessment if such rights prevent: - ensuring the case of temporary rights, temporary extension of rights pursuant to paragraph 3 and rights for secondary use in harmonised bandsefficient and effective use of radio spectrum, - pursuing a general interest objective, such as the achievement of the Union connectivity targets, or - organising and using radio spectrum for public order, public security purposes or defence. In case of withdrawal, the rights of use can only be revoked after a transitional period.
Amendment 679 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 50 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the need to promote, or avoid any distortion of, competition in line with Article 52, in particular by making necessary adjustments to existing spectrum assignments where justified in accordance with Article 49 to ensure effective competition and spectrum availability for potential new entrants;
Amendment 684 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 50 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
If as a result of the consultation pursuant to the first subparagraph, there is evidence of market demand from undertakings other than those holding rights of use for spectrum in the band concerned, the competent authority shall grant the rights pursuant to Article 54 and in compliance with the objectives set in articles 45 and 52.
Amendment 687 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
When Member States grant, amend or renew rights of use for radio spectrum, their national regulatory authorities mayshall take appropriate measures such as, inter alia:
Amendment 689 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) limiting the amount of radio spectrum for which rights of use are granted to any undertaking, or attaching conditions to such rights of use, such as the provision of wholesale accesspassive or active network sharing, national or regional roaming, wholesale access, in certain bands or in certain groups of bands with similar characteristics;
Amendment 693 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 52 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) reserving, if appropriate in regard to an exceptional situation in the national market, a certain part of a frequency band or group of bands for assignment to new entrants, or, if appropriate, to exceptional situations in national markets;
Amendment 716 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 58 – paragraph 2
Article 58 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to Article 21 of this Directive, Member States shall require that undertakings which acquire information from another undertaking before, during or after the process of negotiating access or interconnection arrangements use that information solely for the purpose for which it was supplied and respect at all times the confidentiality of information transmitted or stored. Where the conditions of competition demand it, access negotiations may be conducted via a neutral third party. Access negotiations should not unreasonably impede either party from acting unilaterally. The received information shall not be passed on to any other party, in particular other departments, subsidiaries or partners, for whom such information could provide a competitive advantage.
Amendment 718 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
National regulatory authorities shall, acting in pursuit of the objectives set out in Article 3, encourage and where appropriate ensure, in accordance with the provisions of this Directive, adequate access and interconnection, and the interoperability of services, exercising their responsibility in a way that promotes efficiency, sustainable competition, the deployment of very high capacity networks, efficient investment and innovation, and gives the maximum benefit to end-users. They shall provide guidance and make publicly available the procedures applicable to gain access and interconnection to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises and operators with a limited geographical reach can benefit from the obligations imposed.
Amendment 727 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 59 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
(d) to the extent that is necessary to ensure accessibility for end-users to digital radio and television broadcastingaudiovisual media services and related complementary services specified by the Member State, obligations on operators to provide access to the other facilities referred to in Annex II, Part II on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms.
Amendment 736 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 753 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 760 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – introductory part
National regulatory authorities shall not impose obligations in accordance with the second subparagraph where, in particular, but not exclusively:
Amendment 773 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point a
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point a
(a) a viable and similar alternative means of access to end-users is made available to any undertakingprovided by the network operator and suitable for the provision of very high capacity networks, provided that thesuch access is offered on fair and reasonable terms and conditions to a very high capacity network by an undertaking meeting the criteria listed in Article 77 paragraphs (a) and (b); and; or
Amendment 782 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
Article 59 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 – point b a (new)
(b a) c) these obligations may lead to strengthening the overall market position of undertakings designated as having significant market power. Obligations imposed under this paragraph are without prejudice to the ability of national regulatory authorities to impose obligations on an undertaking in accordance with Articles 66 to 72 and relax or lift obligations imposed under this paragraph on other undertakings in order to safeguard competition on a forward-looking basis.
Amendment 796 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
3. Where an undertaking has significant market power on a specific market (the first market), it may also be designated as having significant market power on a closely related market (the second market), where the links between the two markets are such as to allow the market power held in the first market to be leveraged into the second market, thereby strengthening the market power of the undertaking. Consequently, remedies aimed at preventing such leverage may be applied in the second market pursuant to this Directive.
Amendment 800 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
Article 61 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 b (new)
An undertaking shall be deemed to have unilateral market power where, in the absence of significant market power, it enjoys a position of economic strength by virtue of the weakness of competitive constraints in an oligopolistic market, enabling it to act in a manner which is detrimental to consumer welfare.
Amendment 802 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 2
Article 62 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall publish, after consulting with BEREC, at the latest on the date of entry into force of this Directive, guidelines for market analysis and the assessment of significant and unilateral market power (hereinafter ‘"the SMP guidelines’") which shall be in accordance with the relevant principles of competition law and the objectives of the Code.
Amendment 804 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 62 – paragraph 3
Article 62 – paragraph 3
3. National regulatory authorities shall, taking the utmost account of the Recommendation and the SMP guidelines, define relevant markets appropriate to national circumstances, in particular relevant geographic markets within their territory, in accordance with the principles of competition law. National regulatory authorities shall take into account the results of the geographical survey conducted in accordance with Article 22(1). They shall follow the procedures referred to in Articles 23 and 32 before defining the markets that differ from those identified in the Recommendation.
Amendment 820 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 832 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) all relevant competitive constraints, including at retaion wholesale and retail level level, irrespective of whether the sources of such constraints are deemed to be electronic communications networks, electronic communications services, or other types of services or applications which are comparable from the perspective of the end-user, and irrespective of whether such constraints are part of the relevant market;
Amendment 834 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 838 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 65 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 847 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 65 – paragraph 4
Article 65 – paragraph 4
4. Where a national regulatory authority determines that, in a relevant market the imposition of regulatory obligations in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article is justified, it shall identify: (a) any undertakings which individually or jointly have a significant market power on that relevant market in accordance with Article 61(2); or in case of the absence thereof: (b) undertakings which enjoy a position of unilateral market power on that market in accordance with Article 61(3). The national regulatory authority shall impose on such undertakings impose appropriate specific regulatory obligations in accordance with Article 66 or maintain or amend such obligations where they already exist if it considers that one or more retail markets would not be effectively competitive in the absence of those obligations.
Amendment 851 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 2
Article 66 – paragraph 2
2. Where an operator is designated as having significant market power on a specific market as a result of a market analysis carried out in accordance with Article 65 of this Directive, national regulatory authorities shall be able to impose any of the obligations set out in Articles 67 to 75 and 77 of this Directive as appropriate.;
Amendment 854 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 4
Article 66 – paragraph 4
4. Obligations imposed in accordance with this Article shall be based on the nature of the problem identified, in particular at on wholesale or retail level and where appropriate taking into account the identification of transnational demand pursuant to Article 64. They shall be proportionate, have regard to the costs and benefits, and be justified in the light of the objectives laid down in Article 3 of this Directive. Such obligations shall only be imposed following consultation in accordance with Articles 23 and 32.
Amendment 860 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 66 – paragraph 6
Article 66 – paragraph 6
6. National regulatory authorities shall consider the impact of new market developments, such as in relation to commercial agreements, including co- investment agreements, which have been concluded or unforeseeably breached or terminated affecting competitive dynamics. If these developments are not sufficiently important in order to determine the need to undertake a new market analysis in accordance with Article 65, the national regulatory authority shall assess whether it is necessary to review the obligations imposed on operators designated with significant market power in order to ensure that such obligations continue to meet the conditions in paragraph 4. Such amendments shall only be imposed following consultation in accordance with Articles 23 and 32.
Amendment 874 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – title
Article 70 – title
Access to civil engineering and to entire and shared physical network elements
Amendment 876 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – paragraph 1
Article 70 – paragraph 1
1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with Article 66, where it considers that denial of access or unreasonable terms and conditions having a similar effect would hinder the emergence of a sustainable competitive market and would not be in the end-user's interest: a. impose obligations on operators to meet reasonable requests for access to, and use of, civil engineering including, without limitation, buildings or entries to buildings, building cables including wiring, antennae, towers and other supporting constructions, poles, masts, ducts, conduits, inspection chambers, manholes, and cabinets, in situations where the market analysis indicates that denial of access or access given under unreasonable terms and conditions having a similar effect would hinder; b. impose obligations of access to, and use of, specific entire physical network elements and associated facilities, including unbundled access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as unbundled access to fibre loops and fiber terminating segments; c. impose obligations to share with third parties specified network elements, including shared access to the emergence of a sustainable competitive market at the retail level and would not be in the end-user's interesttallic local loop and sub-loop as well as shared access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments including wavelength division multiplexing and similar sharing solutions.
Amendment 889 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 70 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 70 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. National regulatory authorities shall take account in particular of the following factors: (a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial investment by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 902 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – title
Article 71 – title
Obligations of access to, and use of, specific network facilitieentire and shared physical network elements
Amendment 905 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 912 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – introductory part
Amendment 919 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) to give third parties access to specifiedobligations of access to, and use of, specific entire physical network elements and/or associated facilities, as appropriate including access to network elements which are either not active or physical and/or active or virtual unbundled access to the local loop;including unbundled access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as unbundled access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments
Amendment 923 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) obligations to share with third parties specified network elements, including shared access to the metallic local loop and sub-loop as well as shared access to fibre loops and fibre terminating segments, including wavelength division multiplexing and similar sharing solutions;
Amendment 924 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Amendment 925 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Amendment 930 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point d
Amendment 932 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point e
Amendment 933 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point f
Amendment 935 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point g
Amendment 936 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point h
Amendment 937 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point i
Amendment 938 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 71 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 943 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. WThen national regulatory authorities are considering the appropriateness of imposing any of the possible specific obligations referred in paragraph 1, and in particular when assessing, in conformity with the principle of proportionality, whether and how such obligations should be imposed, they shall analyse whether other forms of access to wholesale inputs either on the same or a related wholesale market, would already be sufficient to address the identified problem at the retail level. The assy shall take account in particular of the following factors:(a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial invesstment shall include existing or prospective commercial access offers, regulated access pursuant to Article 59, or existing or contemplated regulated access to other wholesale inputs pursuant to this Article. They shall take account in particular of the following factors:by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment ; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 948 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 949 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 953 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 954 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point d
Amendment 959 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point e
Amendment 967 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point f
Amendment 968 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point g
Article 71 – paragraph 2 – point g
Amendment 972 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 71 – paragraph 3
Article 71 – paragraph 3
3. When imposing obligations on an operator to provide access in accordance with the provisions of this Article,This is without prejudice to national regulatory authorities may lay down technical or opgiving considerational con in additions to be met by the provider and/or beneficiaries of such access where necessary to ensure normal operation of the network. Obligations to follow specific technical standards or specifications shall be in compliance with the standards and specifications laid downimposing each of the obligations on an operator in accordance with Article 3972.
Amendment 984 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a (new)
Article 72 a Other access-related obligations 1. A national regulatory authority may, in accordance with the provisions of Article 66, impose: (a) to give third parties access to specified active network elements and services; (b) to provide specified services on a wholesale basis for resale by third parties; (c) to negotiate in good faith with undertakings requesting access; (d) not to withdraw access to facilities already granted; (ee) to grant open access to technical interfaces, protocols or other key technologies that are indispensable for the interoperability of services or virtual network services; (ff) to provide co-location or other forms of associated facilities sharing; (gg) to provide specified services needed to ensure interoperability of end-to-end services to users, including facilities for software emulated networks or roaming on mobile networks; (hh) to provide access to operational support systems or similar software systems necessary to ensure fair competition in the provision of services; (i) to interconnect networks or network facilities; (j) to provide access to associated services such as identity, location and presence service. National regulatory authorities may attach to those obligations conditions covering fairness, reasonableness and timeliness. 2. They shall take account in particular of the following factors: (a) the technical and economic viability of using or installing competing facilities, in the light of the rate of market development, taking into account the nature and type of interconnection and/or access involved, including the viability of other upstream access products such as access to ducts; (b) the technological evolution affecting network design and management (cb) the feasibility of providing the access proposed, in relation to the capacity available; (dc) the initial investment by the facility owner, taking account of any public investment made and the risks involved in making the investment ; (ed) the need to safeguard competition in the long term, with particular attention to economically efficient infrastructure- based competition; (fe) where appropriate, any relevant intellectual property rights; (g) the provision of pan-European services.
Amendment 988 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Article 73 – paragraph 2
Amendment 990 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 73 – paragraph 3
Article 73 – paragraph 3
Amendment 993 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 73 – paragraph 4
Article 73 – paragraph 4
4. In applying paragraph 2, tThe Commission shall ensure that the single voice call termination rate in mobile networks shall not exceed 1.23 €cent per minute and the single voice call termination rate in fixed networks shall not exceed 0.142 €cent per minute. The Commission shall take into account the weighted average of maximum termination rates in fixed and mobile networks established in accordance with the principles provided in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 applied across the Union when setting the single maximum termination rate for the first time.
Amendment 995 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 73 – paragraph 5
Article 73 – paragraph 5
Amendment 998 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 73 – paragraph 7
Article 73 – paragraph 7
Amendment 1001 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 74
Article 74
Amendment 1091 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 106 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States may impose reasonable ‘'must carry’' obligations, for the transmission of specified radio and television broadcast channelaudiovisual media services and related complementary services, particularly accessibility services to enable appropriate access for disabled end-users and data supporting connected TV services andand enabling end-user access to connected TV services and to the specified services on electronic programme guides, on undertakings under their jurisdiction providing electronic communications networks and services used for the distribution of radio or television broadcast channelaudiovisual media services to the public where a significant number of end- users of such networks use them as their principal means to receive radio and television broadcast channeland services use them to receive radio and audiovisual media services. Such obligations shall only be imposed where they are necessary to meet general interest objectives as clearly defined by each Member State and shall be proportionate and transparent.
Amendment 1101 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 7
Annex I – part A – point 7
7. Access obligations other than those provided for in Article 13 of this Directive applying to undertakings providing electronic communications networks or services., including, for the avoidance of doubt, under Article 59(2)
Amendment 1103 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part D – point 1
Annex I – part D – point 1
1. Obligation to provide a service or to use a type of technology, within the limits of Article 49 of this Directive including, to cover close to 100 percent of European citizens and, where appropriate, coverage and quality of service requirements.
Amendment 1106 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – part 2 – point b
Annex II – part 2 – point b
(b) Access to electronic programme guides (EPGs)., including for data supporting and enabling end-user access to connected TV services
Amendment 1108 #
Amendment 1109 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III
Annex III
Amendment 1110 #
Amendment 1145 #
Amendment 75 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Almost twenty years after its adoption, it is necessary to assess whether important to ensure that the Posting of Workers Directive stillcontinues to strikes the right balance between the need to promote the freedom to provide services and the need to protect the rights of posted workers. The complete transposition of the Directive 2014/67/EU is essential to the protection of the rights of the posted workers.
Amendment 87 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 95 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Rome I Regulation generally permits employers and employees to choose the law applicable to the employment contract. However, the employee must not be deprived of the protection of the mandatory rules of the law of the country in which or, failing that, from which the employee habitually carries out his work. In the absence of choice, the contract is governed by the law of the country in which or, failing that, from which the employee habitually carries out his work in performance of the contract.
Amendment 117 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In view of the long duration of certain posting assignmecase of posting assignments lasting for periods longer than 24 months, it is necessary to provide that, in case of posting lasting for periods higher than 24 months, the host Member State is deemed to be the country in whichthe host Member State becomes the country in which the work is carried out, with the possibility to extend this period based on a prior request submitted to the competent authority in the Member State whose legislation the person concerned wishes to apply to him/her, and based on an agreement between the twork is carried out Member States (host and sending). In accordance with the principle of Rome I Regulation, the law of the host Member Sates therefore applies to the employment contract of such posted workers if no other choice of law was made by the parties. In case a different choice was made, it cannot, however, have the result of depriving the employee of the protection afforded to him by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement under the law of the host Member State. This should apply from the start of the posting assignment whenever it is envisaged for more than 24 months and from the first day subsequent to the 24 months when it effectively exceeds this duration. This rule does not affect the right of undertakings posting workers to the territory of another Member State to invoke the freedom to provide services in circumstances also where the posting exceeds 24 months. The purpose is merely to create legal certainty in the application of the Rome I Regulation to a specific situation, without amending that Regulation in any way. The employee will in particular enjoy the protection and benefits pursuant to the Rome I Regulation.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In a competitive internal market, service providers compete not only on the basis of a labour costs but also on factors such as cost, productivity and efficiency, or the quality and innovation of their goods and services.
Amendment 197 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) It is within Member States' competence to set rules on remunerationates of pay in accordance with their law and practice. However, national rules on remunerationates of pay applied to posted workers must be justified by the need to protect posted workers and must not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services by enabling unfair competition.
Amendment 207 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The elements of remunerationates of pay under national law or universally applicable collective agreements should be clear and transparent to all service providers. It is therefore justified to impose on Member States the obligation to publish the constituent elements of remunerationand should therefore be mandatory for them to publish the constituent elements of rates of pay including all the bonuses and allowances in accordance with point (c), on the single website provided for by Article 5 of the Enforcement Directive.
Amendment 239 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Laws, regulations, administrative provisions or collective agreements applicable in Member States may ensure that subcontracting does not confer on undertakings the possibility to avoid rules guaranteeing certain terms and conditions of employment covering remunerationates of pay. Where such rules on remunerationates of pay exist at national level, the Member State may apply them in a non-discriminatory manner to undertakings posting workers to its territory provided that they do not disproportionately restrict the cross-border provision of services.
Amendment 253 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In accordance with the Joint Political Declaration of 28 September 2011 of Member States and the Commission on explanatory documents6, Member States have undertaken to accompany, in justified cases, the notification of their transposition measures with one or more documents explaining the relationship between the components of a directive and the corresponding parts of national transposition instruments. With regard to this Directive, the legislator considers the transmission of such documents to be justified, _________________ 6 OJ C 369, 17.12.2011, p. 14.
Amendment 290 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 2a – paragraph 1
Article 2a – paragraph 1
1. When the anticipated or the effective duration of posting exceeds twenty-four months, the Member State to whose territory a worker is posted shall be deemed to be the country in which his or her work is habitually carried out. When it can be foreseen (or becomes clear after the posting period has already commenced) that the activity will take more than 24 months, the employer or the person concerned can submit, without delay, a request to the competent authority in the Member State whose legislation will continue to be applied to the posted worker. Based on an agreement reached between the posting State and State/s of employment, the duration of the posting can be extended. The undertakings shall include in the request for extension of the posting, reasoned grounds justifying that the nature of the service provided still remains temporary after the lapse of the initial 24 months, as well as specify the time frame to which these reasoned grounds apply.
Amendment 363 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point b
Amendment 369 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2 – point c
(c) remunerationates of pay, including overtime rates, minimum paid annual leave, bonuses for dirty, heavy or dangerous work, board and lodging allowances; this point does not apply to supplementary occupational retirement pension schemes;
Amendment 393 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the purpose of this Directive, remuneration means all the elements of remuneration rendered mandatory by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitates of pay are defined by the national law and/or praction awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph, ince of the Member State to whose territory the worker is posted.
Amendment 426 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point a
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Member States shallmust publish without delay in the single official national website referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2014/67/EU the constituent elements of remuneration in accordance with point (c)ates of pay, including all the bonuses and allowances in accordance with point (c), as established by national law, regulation or administrative provision, collective agreements or arbitration awards which have been declared universally applicable and/or, in the absence of a system for declaring collective agreements or arbitration awards to be of universal application, other collective agreements or arbitration awards within the meaning of paragraph 8 second subparagraph.
Amendment 472 #
2016/0070(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point c a (new)
Directive 96/71/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 b a (new)
(ca) the following paragraph is added: 1ba. The undertakings must inform the temporary employment agency, in a clear, transparent and unambiguous manner, on the working conditions, rates of pay, including various allowances and bonuses, which they apply.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) An internal gas market that operates smoothly is the best guarantee of well-interconnected and well- functioning internal gas market, free of "energy islands", is the best means by which to ensure security of energygas supply across the Union and towhile reduceing the exposure of individual Member States to the harmful effects of supply disruptions. Where a Member State's security of gas supply is threatened, there is a risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market and damage the gas supply to customers in other Member Statedamage gas supply to customers in other Member States, negatively affecting the proper functioning of the internal gas market and causing costly stranded assets. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, provision must be made for solidarity and coordination in the response to supply crises,at regional and Union level as regards both preventive action and the reaction to actual disruptions of supply.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In a spirit of solidarity, regional cooperation, which involvinges both public authorities and natural gas undertakings, should be is the guiding principle of this Regulation, towith the aim of identifying the relevant risks in each region and, optimiseing the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to imp, whilem ent the most cost-effective measures for Union consumersuring that the measures are cost-effective for customers and ensuring affordable energy prices for citizens. This could be facilitated by providing in-depth analysis at Union level on the relevant Emergency Supply Corridors, based on gas supply sources common for a group of Member States.
Amendment 188 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In a spirit of system integration, cooperation between electricity and gas authorities and undertakings should be another guiding principle of this regulation, to identify the relevant synergies between gas and electricity system development and operation, and optimise the benefits of coordinated approaches to implementing the most cost-effective measures for EU consumers.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A regional approach to assessing risks and defining and adopting preventive and mitigating measures enables efforts to be coordinated, bringing significant benefits in terms of the effectiveness of measures and optimisation of resources. This applies particularly to measures designed to guarantee a continued supply, under very demanding conditions, to protected customers, and to measures to mitigate the impact of an emergency. Assessing correlated risks at regional level, taking both gas and electricity systems into account, which is both more comprehensive and more precise, will ensure that Member States are better prepared for any crises. Moreover, in an emergency, a coordinated and pre-agreed approach to security of supply ensures a consistent response and reduces the risk of negative spill-over effects that purely national measures could have in neighbouring Member States. As preparation for a coordinated and pre- agreed approach, it is important that Member States, have also assessed and implemented the cost-effective demand reduction measures available in their areas, especially for the reduction of heating and cooling demand in buildings, but also by improving industrial processes using gas. The regional approach should not lift the responsibility from individual Member States to comply with their national security of supply standards, and should not prevent inter-regional cooperation outside the regions established in Annex I of this Regulation.
Amendment 225 #
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 definestablishing the regional groups: supply patterns, supply and energy demand patterns, existing and planned interconnections and interconnection capacity between Member States for both electricity and gas, market development and maturity, existing regional cooperation structures, the level of diversification of gas routes sources of gas supply, and the number of Member States in a region, which should be limited to ensure that the group remains of a manageable size.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) When conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to be prepared at regional level, competent authorities should assess natural, technological, infrastructural, commercial, financial, social, political and, geopolitical, environmental, climate, market- related risks, and any other relevant onerisks, including, where appropriate, the disruption of the supplies from the single largesdominant suppliers. All risks should be addressed by effective, proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to be developed in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan and include both demand-side as well as supply-side measures. The results of the risk assessments should also contribute to the all hazard risk assessments foreseen under aprovided for in Article 6 of Decision No 1313/2013/EU18 of the European Parliament and of the Council. __________________ 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 24).
Amendment 285 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Mandatory comprehensive templates including all the risks to be covered by the risk assessment and all the components of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans are needed to facilitate the risk assessment and preparation of the plans, their peer review and their assessment by the Commission. These templates should also include demand-side measures that could cost- effectively reduce security of supply risks by reducing the gas demand.
Amendment 297 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) As demonstrated by the October 2014 stress test, solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the Union and to keep overall costs to a minimum. If an emergency is declared in any Member State, a two-step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity. Firstly, aAll Member States which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid. Secondly, iIf the first step fails to provide the necessary supply, further measures by neighbouring Member States and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, even if not in an emergency situation, should be triggeredaken to ensure the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State experiencing the emergency. Member States should identify and describe the details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans, ensuring fair and equitable compensation ofor the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings..
Amendment 319 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) One of the Union goals is to strengthen the Energy Community that wouldin order to ensure effective implementation of the Union energy acquis, energy market reforms and incentivising investments in the energy sector, including renewable energy and demand side measures enhancing energy efficiency, by closer integration of the Union and Energy Community energy markets. This also entails also introducing common crisis management by proposing preventive action plans and emergency plans at the regional level including the Energy Community Contracting Parties. Furthermore, the Commission Communication of 16 October 2014 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 Energy Community 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 383 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. When implementing the measures provided for in this Regulation, the competent authority shall establish the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved in such a way as to ensure that a three-level approach is respected which involves first the relevant natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings, and industry, then Member States at national or regional level, and then the Union.
Amendment 411 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Each Member State or, where a Member State so provides, the competent authority shall ensure that the necessary measures are taken so that in the event of a disruption of the single largest gas infrastructure, the technical capacity of the remaining infrastructure, determined according to the N – 1 formula as provided in point 2 of Annex II, is able, without prejudice to paragraph 2 of this Article, to satisfy total gas demand of the calculated area during a day of exceptionally high gas demand occurring with a statistical probability of once in 20 years. This should be done having regard to gas consumption trends, taking the long-term impacts of energy efficiency measures and the utilisation rates of existing capacities into account. This is without prejudice to the responsibility of system operators to make the corresponding investments and to the obligations of transmission system operators as laid down in Directive 2009/73/EC and Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.
Amendment 412 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation to ensure that the remaining infrastructure has the technical capacity to satisfy total gas demand, as referred to in paragraph 1, shall also be considered to be fulfilled where the competent authority demonstrates in the preventive action plan that a supply disruption may be sufficiently compensated for, in a timely manner, by appropriate market- and non-market based demand-side measures. For that purpose, the formula provided in point 4 of Annex II shall be used.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
(4a) Member States shall ensure that, as a first step, the market is always tested in a transparent, detailed and non- discriminatory manner, to assess whether the investment needed to fulfil the obligations set out in paragraph 4 is required.
Amendment 500 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The risk assessment shall be prepared in accordance with the template in Annex IV. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 529 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an emergency plan containing the measures, including demand-side measures, for example through closer coordination with the electricity sector, to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of a gas supply disruption in the region, including events of purely national dimension, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 546 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The preventive action plan and the emergency plan shall be developed in accordance with the templates contained in Annex V. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to amend those templates taking into account Member State implementation timeframes.
Amendment 634 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) define the role and responsibilities of natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings and of industrial gas customers including relevant electricity producers, taking account of the different extent to which they are affected in the event of gas supply disruptions, and their interaction with the competent authorities and where appropriate with the national regulatory authorities at each of the crisis levels defined in Article 10(1);
Amendment 636 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) identify, if appropriate, the measures and actions to be taken to mitigate the potential impact of a gas supply disruption on district heating and the supply of electricity generated from gas, notably through an integrated view of energy systems operations across electricity and gas;
Amendment 640 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point k
(k) detail the reporting obligations imposed on natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings at alert and emergency levels;
Amendment 659 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a 1. By 1 November 2021, ENTSO for Gas and Electricity shall carry out a joint Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined jointly by ENTSO for Gas and Electricity in consultation with the Energy Coordination Group. The Competent authorities – including electricity, gas, energy efficiency and environmental authorities, shall provide the ENTSOs with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. It shall establish and asses Emergency Supply Corridors complementary to the regional approach, along which gas can flow from a gas source across regions in order to prevent fragmentation of the internal gas market. The results of that assessment and the proposal of the Emergency Supply Corridors shall be discussed in the Gas Coordination Group. That Union-wide simulation and those Emergency Supply Corridors shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. 2. In the event of an emergency declared by one or more competent authorities , the Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridors shall ensure that all essential information is provided as regards the gas supply, in particular, available gas quantities, possible modalities and sources for gas channelling to the Member States having declared the emergency . Member States on the Emergency Supply Corridor shall ensure that no measures prevent the supply of gas to the Member States that have declared the emergency. 3. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 18 to establish the Emergency Supply Corridors.
Amendment 681 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 715 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. During an emergency, the natural gas and, where appropriate, electricity undertakings concerned shall make available in particular the following information to the competent authority on a daily basis:
Amendment 716 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) daily flow of gas and gas-fired electricity at all cross-border entry and exit points as well as all points connecting a production facility, a storage facility or an LNG terminal to the network, in million cubic meters per day (mcm/d);
Amendment 717 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) information on the measures planned to be undertaken and already implemented by the competent authority to mitigate the emergency, including demand-side measures, and information on their effectiveness;
Amendment 15 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas intensifying work on projects such as the Via Carpatia and, Rail Baltica and TRACECA would provide an important stimulus for improving the connectivity and accessibility of the transport infrastructure in this part of the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the disparities in terms of infrastructure developments and quality between the CEE region and the rest of Europe can only be reduced through a clear, concrete and integrated EU-wide strategy;
Amendment 52 #
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 the necessity for better coordination among European and national authorities, especially with regard to the realization of the core part of the TEN-T network; reminds, though, that the coordination required at European level must take account of the specific challenges in the Member States and the differences in their economies, social security systems and traditions;
Amendment 64 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the European Commission to provide Member States in the CEE region with technical assistance, in light of the fact that some of these countries have little experience in working with financial instruments and with involving the private sector in large projects;
Amendment 67 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the European Commission and Member States alike to promote the use and benefits of the EFSI programme;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the importance of multimodality and transport innovation, and supports the integration of the inland waterways in the multimodal logistic chain, given that the connection between all transport modes would ensure the economic development of the area, and would also reduce bottlenecks in the transport system;
Amendment 75 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Recognises the importance of multimodality for the development of trade and tourism, as well as for environment protection;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks the Commission to further explore the integration of the Western Balkans accession countries into the TEN- T network and the cooperation on transport links with Ukraine, Moldova and other neighbouring countries, including those which are part of the TRACECA corridor;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the importance of the Schengen systemarea for an efficient transport system in the EU based on the free movement of goods and persons across open internal borders; reminds that already in June 2011 the European Commission urged all Member States to take the decision on enlarging the Schengen area to include Bulgaria and Romania;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the development of cross-border roads is essential to facilitate cooperation between populations and enterprises in border regions; calls on the Member States to continue modernising roads, build safe and accessible parking lots and to strengthen regional connectivity to the TEN-T network;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to address the urgent need to enhance the road infrastructure network along the eastern border of the EU, starting in Estonia, passing through Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria and ending in Greece; considers that such efforts should build on the long-standing planning done already under the Via Carpatia project; believes that the possibility of opening the Rhine-Danube corridor to the north of the EU through the Via Carpatia should be exploited;
Amendment 159 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the importance of the Fourth railway Package and encourages Member States to implement its requirements, so as to improve the coordination, management and safety of the rail transport system;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the importance of inland waterway transport as a cost-effective and sustainable means for multimodal transport and for logistics across the EU; reminds also the necessity for Member States to maintain the operability of the inland waterways which are under their responsibility;
Amendment 165 #
2015/2347(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Welcomes the creation of the NAIADES programme as well its continuation with NAIADES II up to 2020, and underlines the importance of having a European strategy and an Action Plan for inland waterways;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that the objective of the report is to provide a new deal for energy households consumers in the context of the energy transition;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Draws the attention on the costs uncombed by the transition to a new market design in certain Member States; invites the European Commission to duly take into consideration these costs in terms of affordability and competitiveness;
Amendment 101 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes, therefore, that further indicators for well-functioning, consumer-friendly energy markets need to be identified or developed by the Commission; underscores that such indicators should take into account, inter alia, the economic impact on energy consumers of switching energy suppliers, technical barriers to switching suppliers or plan and levels of consumer awareness;
Amendment 125 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, levinetwork charges, taxes and tarifflevies, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 154 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point c
Paragraph 6 – point c
c. Recommends developing rules for price comparison tools to ensure that consumers can access independent, up-to-date and understandable comparison tools; believes Member States should develop accreditation schemes covering all price comparison tools, in line with CEER guidelines; calls for the development of at least one impartial price comparison tool per Member State;
Amendment 182 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically placinform and provide customers onwith the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs;
Amendment 185 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europe, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensive tariffs; highlights the need to develop an inclusive energy market;
Amendment 196 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point f
Paragraph 6 – point f
f. Recommends measures to enable retail prices to better reflect wholesale prices as well as the energy quantity used, and thus reverse the trend of an increasing proportion of fixed elements in energy bills, in particular network charges, taxes and levies, which are often regressive elements; recommends that such elements be applied progressively or, where, possible funded from alternative sources;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties; supports ACER's "Bridge to 2025" recommendations on switching;
Amendment 222 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; stresses that Member States must ensure the provision of a single point of contact to give consumers all the necessary information on their rights, current legislation and the means of dispute resolution they have in case of disagreement;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that the provisions of the directives on unfair commercial practices and consumer rights relating to doorstep selling, unfair terms or practices and aggressive marketing techniques be properly implemented and enforced by Member States so as to protect energy consumers; notes that complaints regarding door-step selling have increased in several countries and calls for a ban of these practices;
Amendment 247 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players with a dedicated approach to overcome hurdles; stresses that financial support for individual renewable energy projects must be determined on the basis of comparative cost-effectiveness, regardless of scale;
Amendment 249 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals should form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help them become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players with a dedicated approach to overcome hurdles;
Amendment 276 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that limited access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods as well as a lack of technical knowledge and clear one-stop- shop information points, represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments such as collective purchasing to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds; reiterates that projects should be funded on the basis of comparative cost- effectiveness whilst keeping in mind national and European climate and energy goals and obligations.
Amendment 279 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Considers that access to capital, high upfront investment costs and long repayment periods represent barriers to the take-up of self-generation and energy efficiency measures; calls, therefore, for the development of new business models and innovative financial instruments such as collective purchasing to incentivise self-generation, consumption and energy efficiency for all consumers; suggests that this should become a priority for the EIB, EFSI and the Structural Funds;
Amendment 306 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement, while still respecting all legal requirements; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promote community/cooperative energy schemes;
Amendment 313 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Recommends systematically promoting on-bill repayment schemes, allowing energy consumers to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up- front costs; instead financial institutions or utility companies bear the upfront costs, which are repaid to them periodically by the consumer when the benefits of the investments are reached through lower energy bills, allowing consumers to save energy and money at the same time and helping to reach our climate and energy goals; by linking the on-bill repayment system to the EAN-code instead of the consumer, landlord-tenant problems and transaction costs are circumvented;
Amendment 321 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Points out that to incentivise demand response energy prices must vary between peak and off-peak periods, and therefore supports the development of dynamic pricing on an opt-in basis, subject to a thorough assessment of its impacts on all consumers; believes that dynamicall tariffs must be transparent, comparable and clearly explained;
Amendment 361 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizenconsumers should always remain in control of their data and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase informationpersonal data;
Amendment 368 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities, with no additional costs for the consumers, and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership of all data lies with the citizen and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase information;
Amendment 415 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively through social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing and whilst respecting the principle of comparative cost-effectiveness; finds that buildings owned and occupied by public authorities should set an example in this field;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
Amendment 36 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the integration of the electricity markets must also respect the right of the Member States to determine the nationalat according to article 194 TFEU, European energy policy shall ensure the functioning of the energy market, the security of energy supply, promote energy efficiency savings as well as the development of renewable energy mix and the overall structure of interconnection of energy networks; whereas the definition of their energy supplymix of Member States remains a national competence;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the positive experiences gained from cooperation in the Pentalateral Energy ForumRegional Security Coordination Initiative ("RSCIs") such as CORESO and TSC are models for greatcloser regional market responsibilityintegration; their design includes rules to ensure that capacities are allocated sufficiently in advance in order to provide investment signals for new and more efficient plants to be built rather than prolonging the lives of older, more polluting plants;
Amendment 52 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas national capacity markets make it harder to integrate electricity markets and run contrary to the objectives of the common energy policyin order to cover any forecast gap in security of supply, capacity mechanisms should only be used as a last resort, once all other options have been considered, including increased interconnection with neighbouring countries, demand-side response measures and other forms of regional market integration;
Amendment 96 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the target of a medium-term increase in interconnection between the Member States to 15% couldwill improve security of supply and end energy islands;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the growing share of variable renewable energy sources in the electricity mix requires stable backup from flexible and sustainable energy sources and flexible technologies such as storage and demand-response;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on the transformation of the energy market and endorses the view that, whilst pursuing the 2030 climate and energy objectives, the transformed electricity market should enhance regional cooperation on security of energy supply and should focus on more market and less regulationensuring a well- regulated market-based system which is capable of delivering on all of the EU's established energy and climate goals;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the existing regulatory framework of the European markets to be adjusted to allow for a growing share of renewable energy sources; stresses that a new market design for electricity must promote sustainable and efficient electricity supplypromote and reward flexibility, storage solutions, demand-side response technologies and further market integration which will help promote and integrate a growing share of renewable energy sources into the market; stresses that security of supply and decarbonisation will require a combination of liquid short-term (day- ahead and intraday) markets and long term price signals; ;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that developing new and existing electricity storage solutions will be an indispensable element of the energy transition and new market design rules should help to put in place a supportive framework for the different technologies involved;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Considers that energy storage has numerous benefits, not least enabling demand-side response, assisting in balancing the grid and providing a means to store excess renewable power generation; calls for the revision of the existing regulatory framework to promote the deployment of energy storage systems and other flexibility options, which allow larger shares of intermittent renewable energy sources (RES) - whether centralised or distributed - with lower marginal costs to be fed into the energy system; stresses the need to establish a separate asset category for electricity or energy storage systems in the existing regulatory framework given the dual nature - generation and demand - of energy storage systems;
Amendment 156 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to be more pro-actively involved in the design of a European internal market in electricity and to avoid undermining the objectives of Articles 114 and 194 TFEU by means of permanent capacitnational and non-market based measures whenever they are inconsistent with the goal of the internal energy markets;
Amendment 173 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that it makes sense to step up cooperation between regions under the leadership ofin the framework of the RSCI and under a process driven by ACER, though without the Member States abandoning responsibility for security of supply;
Amendment 189 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a European internal market in electricity is possible on the basis of stronger price incentives; is aware, however, of the risks of unpredictable pricesignals; surgges and calls forts that meaningful pilot projects to be carried out before introducing prices that reflect the actual scarcity of supplies;
Amendment 207 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the European Commission to include the application of Emission Performance Standards in the impact assessment of the new market design in order to guarantee coherence with European energy targets;
Amendment 225 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the right of Member States to determine the conditions for the use of their energy resources, in their national energy mix and the overall structure of their energy supplysubject to the Treaty provisions which stipulate that European energy policy shall ensure the functioning of the energy market, ensure security of energy supply, promote energy efficiency and savings and the development of renewable energy and promote the interconnection of energy networks;
Amendment 247 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that network expansion in particular is indispensable with a view to completing the internal market in electricity with a growing share of renewables; regrets that there are still large gaps in the interconnections between some Member States, leading to network bottlenecks and significantly impairing cross-border energy trading; calls for the electricity interconnection objectives to be differentiated by region, be subject to the relevant cost-benefit analysis and aligned with the ENTSO-E ten-year network plan; stresses that once built, the availability of cross-border capacity is equally important given the increasing levels of capacity curtailments by Member States;
Amendment 331 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that national capacity markets should be open to cross-border participation and to new and existing plants, be market-based and include generation, demand response and storage; furthermore, national capacity markets should deliver long term price signals and should only create the capacity strictly necessary for security of supply;
Amendment 357 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Insists that, before a capacity market is authorisedMember State proceeds with a capacity mechanism, it must be shown that all efforts have been made to reinforce the internal market and dismantle obstacles to flexibility;
Amendment 394 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the expectation of future price surges can create incentives for producers and investors to invest in production capacity, particularly in high- efficiency modern gas-fired power stations, urges politicians not torestraint to be shown as regards intervenetion in the wholesale market even in the event of large price surges and calls, in the medium term, for the complete abolition of regulated final consumer prices for any planned phasing out of regulated consumer prices which are below the cost of production to take into account the needs of vulnerable consumers at risk of energy poverty;
Amendment 451 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Insists that, with the increasing technical maturity and widespread use of renewable energy sources, subsidy rules must be geared to market conditions, such as feed-in premiums, in order to keep costs for energy consumers within reasonable bounds;
Amendment 474 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. CRecalls for operators of renewable power plants to be held strictly responsible for balancing within their areas and stresses that, in the event of departure from the schedule announced by the operator, an appropriate compensatory energy price should be chargedthat the 2014 state aid guidelines require that as from 2016 RES generators take on balancing responsibilities which is defined as an obligation on producers to compensate for short-term deviations from their previous delivery commitments;
Amendment 546 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures to facilitate necessary investments in smart grids technologies, and in distribution systems which are not yet prepared for taking in growing quantities of renewables or for digitalisation; in this connection, data collection and distribution must be accorded a greater role and data protection must be secured;
Amendment 553 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 571 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes the work of ACER and calls for the agency to be provided with sufficient financial and human resources to carry out its current and future tasks and duties;
Amendment 587 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Calls for ACER to be given a power of decision-making in the coordination of cross-border issues, namely in the context of the RSCIs, with a view of optimizing energy resource management, accommodate national peculiarities, be cost based and follow market criteria; rejects, however, comprehensive monitoring of the energy market by ACER, since this would require the creation of a massive new authority;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises that persons with disabilities face a variety of challenges in fulfilling their rights, especially in the areas of employment, housing and mobility; Notes that persons with disabilities make a valuable contribution to society as a whole, and that this contribution can be even greater if the (working) environment is properly adapted, for which ESI Funds are needed;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that ESI funding should be used to support deinstitutionalisation and services and living arrangements for persons with disabilities in local communities; calls for national plans for deinstitutionalization to include specific targets for establishing community-based care, provided by adequately qualified and trained people;
Amendment 43 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Favours proactive measures to support employment of persons with disabilities, and encourages public institutions to set an example. Such as strengthening of vocational training and effective enforcement of the implementation of the quota for persons with disabilities; offering stronger tax incentives for employers; increasing the accessibility for persons with disabilities to public places etc.;
Amendment 46 #
2015/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls to use the ESI Funds in such a way that minimum standards of accessibility, mobility and housing for persons with disabilities are secured as well as that quality teaching adapted to the needs of children with disabilities in schools is assured;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the Paris Agreement made in December 2015 at the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) to the UNFCCC,
Amendment 6 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission report of 18 November 2015 entitled "Assessment of the progress made by Member States towards the national energy efficiency targets for 2020 and towards the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU as required by Article 24 (3) of Energy Efficiency Directive 2012/27/EU",COM(2015) 574,
Amendment 15 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas increased energy efficiency, as the first fuel, and energy saving are key factors for environmental and climate protection and supply securi, industrial competitiveness, job creation, security of energy supply, and tackling energy poverty; whereas the Energy Efficiency Directive provides an important basis in this connection;
Amendment 25 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is making good progress towards its environmental targets for 20202020 energy and climate change targets (reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) and is playing a leading role at world level;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the current projections suggest the EU will fail to reach its 2020 20% energy efficiency target with Member States commitments adding up only to 17.6% primary energy saving unless existing EU legislation is fully implemented, efforts are accelerated and existing barriers for energy efficiency investments are removed;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Energy Efficiency Directive only inadequately implemented – savings targets achieved nonethelesas framework for energy savings
Amendment 55 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012the Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildremaings Directive have been adequateto be fully implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting cos and as a result the 2020 energy efficiency target is not on track to be met; Notes that it is in the interest of citizens and undertakings to reduce their energy consumption and cut costs but they cannot achieve this on their own; thus highlights the importance of a strong regulatory framework consisting of both targets and measures in order to incentivise and enable investments;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that any assessment of the implementation of the EED can at this stage offer only a partial view given its relatively recent entry into force and deadline for transposition;
Amendment 66 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that the lack of a long term outlook beyond 2020 has hindered implementation of energy efficiency legislation; notes that to ensure predictability and investor stability and continuation of the EED framework beyond 2020 is essential;
Amendment 70 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’'s so-called flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures, in the form of loopholes, has seriously undermined energy efficiency measures and put in jeopardy the achievement of the 2020 target;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the case of Article 7 where the combined effect of loopholes has resulted in the effective saving targets being only half (0.75%) of the headline annual saving rate of 1.5%; recommends removing these loopholes when the directive is revised;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Highlights that the provision in Article 7 whereby Member States may require a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty or in social housing has so far been used by only two Member States; calls for this provision to be strengthened and for a significant percentage of energy savings under energy efficiency obligation schemes to be targeted at low-income consumers; suggests a parallel provision for energy efficiency national funds and any alternative measures;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Suggests that national energy efficiency action plans, as required in article 24 of the current directive, could ask Member States to set objectives to make use of energy efficiency measures to reduce the risk of energy poverty and report on how they are meeting these objectives;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Believes that the measures for energy- efficient renovation of existing buildings need to be prioritised among the most energy-poor; calls on the Commission to propose a target to improve the efficiency of residential building stock, alongside future minimum efficiency standards for rented housing in the context of the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 86 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that 2416 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to thechosen to establish an energy efficiency obligation scheme (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);
Amendment 89 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Suggests that Article 5 on the exemplary role of public buildings should apply to all public buildings, and not just those in central government;
Amendment 90 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the fact that energy audits and energy management schemes under Article 8 are helping to make EU companies more competitive; calls for the implementation of cost-effective energy audit recommendations to be required in conjunction with planned maintenance, with additional incentives provided where necessary, and for Article 8 to be extended to cover all companies with high energy consumption;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more timea stable framework beyond 2020 in order to givenable administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations with a longer-term perspective to 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Emphasises the crucial role of consumers, citizens and DSO's in the ever more decentralised energy landscape and the importance of their involvement for reaching the energy efficiency targets; stresses therefore that more action needs to be taken to enhance their role through, amongst others, facilitating demand response, small scale storage, building refurbishments and district heating and cooling schemes, both on an individual as well as on a cooperative base;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. In the light of the solutions provided by ESCOs to industries and utilities, allowing those to attain energy savings and sustainable energy projects without having to pay high up-front costs, recommends applying analogous on-bill repayment schemes to retail consumers; in this way, financial institutions or DSO's bear the upfront costs, which are repaid to them periodically by the consumer when the benefits of the investments are reached through lower energy bills, allowing consumers to save energy and money at the same time and helping to reach our climate and energy goals; by linking the on-bill repayment system to the EAN-code instead of the consumer, split incentives between tenants and owners and transaction costs are circumvented;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out thatStresses the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerationsed for savings made under the EED to be additional, verifiable and deliverable, avoiding double- counting; is concerned at the EPRS study for the European Parliament indicating that out of the notified savings only 14% have been rated as fully eligible and up to 86% of all savings are partially at risk of not being realised;
Amendment 115 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds that 40% of final energy is used in buildings, of which 50% goes to heating and cooling. More than 60% of imported gas is destined for buildings and buildings account for 36% of CO2 emissions. In order to reach our energy and climate goals, refurbishing our building stock is thus crucial. Moreover, it will boost our economy and help us reach the re-industrialisation goals with the potential of an average 0,8% EU GDP growth and up to- €830 billion in increased turnover per year for the construction sector creating up to 2 million local jobs by 2020;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Notes that buildings account for 40% of energy use in the EU, and that improving the energy efficiency of buildings is therefore of prime importance in reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy security, as well as ending energy poverty and improving health;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 166 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the worldPoints out that investing in energy efficiency can boost the competitiveness of European industrial and businesses and reduce the cost of energy for private consumers;
Amendment 177 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes that energy efficiency can be the best energy 'source' investment improving affordability of energy, driving down the need for additional and costly infrastructure and tackling climate change; stresses that the focus should be on measures targeting long-term savings which are cost-effective;
Amendment 201 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to treat energy efficiency as an infrastructure priority, recognising its nature and making it a crucial factor in future investments decision in Europe's energy infrastructure;
Amendment 210 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that a barrier-free internal energy marketfunctional internal energy market, including internal market for energy efficiency services, will optimise the costs of energy production and distribution and significantly improve energy efficiency across Europe;
Amendment 223 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes andv notes that phasing in and early actions under Article 7.2 are no longer relevant and that the statistical removal of energy used in transport and ETS sectors from setting the target has produced unnecessary reporting complexities and diminished the effectiveness and transparency of the energy- saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits requirement, the ambition of such must, at least, double to tap the cost-effective energy savings potential across all sectors;
Amendment 231 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Points to the EPRS report for the European Parliament which finds that most of the established EEOS have demonstrably been important in delivering national energy efficiency improvement and have delivered cost- effective savings to large numbers of households and organisations; also highlights the conclusion made that EEOS are highly cost-effective and that there is evidence that well-designed and implemented EEOS can deliver up to 100% of a country's Article 7 savings; suggests therefore that the Commission should compile a list of good and bad practices and develop a set of criteria to ensure well-designed and effective EEOS;
Amendment 233 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Stresses that if Member States establish a levy funded energy efficiency scheme, a minimum threshold should be targeted towards households affected by energy poverty; Stresses that Member States should demonstrate how the levy funded energy efficiency scheme is contributing to improving the worst of the existing domestic housing stock;
Amendment 260 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that the European Council’s 27% 2030 target for energy efficiency 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 %) ; calls on the Commission to move to comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and a social discount rate, in line with its own Better Regulation guidelines;
Amendment 261 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Urges the Commission to apply a cost-benefit analysis with a societal perspective when modelling different levels of energy efficiency targets, given that this is the only way to incorporate costs and benefits of energy efficiency in a balanced and realistic way; notes that this approach is currently missing in the Commission's impact assessment for revising the Energy Efficiency Directive;
Amendment 286 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for an exchange of ideas and best practices among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans to ensure transparency and comparability, and integration of energy efficiency policies from all levels of government;
Amendment 300 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; stresses the benefits of energy audits and energy management schemes for competitiveness of EU´s industry; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures);
Amendment 307 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the fact that the Commission is working on guidelines for the implementation of Articles 9 to 11 of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to help consumers to better control their energy consumption; considers cost transparency – taking account of cost- effectiveness and technical feasibility – to be a prerequisite for energy saving; takes the view that this topic could potentially be included in the Buildings Directive;
Amendment 312 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that consumers' energy bills are still unclear and inaccurate; recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills by establishing high level principles for bills at the EU level so that key information is available to consumers in a comparable format in order to adjust consumption patterns; stresses that consumers have a diverse range of preferences and of accessible tools so the approach to information should be shaped by consumer research at the national level;
Amendment 315 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Call for minimum national energy efficiency standards for low income households;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 c (new)
Paragraph 20 c (new)
20c. Calls for extra support to be provided to assist fuel poor customers manage the costs of replacing less energy efficient appliances and investing in home energy efficiency and self-generation schemes;
Amendment 317 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 d (new)
Paragraph 20 d (new)
20d. Calls for rigorous quality assurance standards, national training programmes and single, simplified national certification systems for energy efficiency providers, supported by joined up and easy to access advice and redress frameworks[MS(1] [MS(1]This is proposed in order to remove some of the non-financial barriers to the consumer take up of energy efficiency products and services: i.e. to identify trusted traders;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Calls on the Commission to support the delivery of harmonized data on the multifunctional role of forests and forest resources, by encouraging the establishment of an European forest information system based on national data and its integration into an European data platform;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Draws attention of the Commission and Member States to make use of the roadmaps for research, development and innovation also for the use of the inland waterway sector and to include port infrastructure and equipment to ensure that the technical developments are compatible with other transport modes' requirements, thereby ensuring multi- modal transport;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Recommends that the Commission prioritise funding of projects and initiatives in Member States aiming to improve waterway transport through innovative solutions such as high-tech navigation, alternative fuels and efficient vessels; considers that the Commission should encourage multilateral European knowhow and knowledge exchange programmes also between different Union ports;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64 a (new)
Paragraph 64 a (new)
64a. Calls on the Commission to update its strategic goals and recommendations for the Inland waterway and to propose an EU Inland Waterways Strategy and Action Plan for 2020 onwards;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 237
Paragraph 237
237. Considers that individual Member States should ensure that they having the future regional approach towards the energy security, stresses the importance that individual Member States are able to ensure the necessary infrastructure in place to export and import energy but also to act as a transit country for electricity and gas;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 237 a (new)
Paragraph 237 a (new)
237a. Stresses that all future Union energy projects must comply with Union legislation and with Energy Union's principles: diversification, security of supply, accessibility, competitiveness and sustainability;
Amendment 29 #
2015/2206(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 238
Paragraph 238
238. Considers that strengthening and improving interconnections with neighbouring Member States should be seen as a priority; encourages the development of bi-directional capacity (bi- directional flows) at each border interconnection by involving also the Member States which may be covered by the corridors;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Remarks that whenever the Commission has evidence of reduced absorption capacity in Member States, the DG should assess all flexibility provisions of the MFF Regulation instead, in order to support the implementation rate for those Member States with higher transfers of the commitments from 2014 to 2015 as part of MFF technical adjustment agreed in 2015;
Amendment 132 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Requests that the CommissionCalls upon the Commission that following the Court's recommendation, to considers in its budgetary and financial management the capacity constraints in certainsome Member States, in order to avoid the under-utilisation of funds and to increase the absorption rates, especially in the area of the ESIFs; while acknowledging the actions taken so far, such as the setup of the Task Force for Better Implementation, which has already generated improvements;
Amendment 216 #
2015/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 166
Paragraph 166
166. Finds it frustrating that in 21 cases of quantifiable errors made by beneficiaries, national authorities had sufficient information to prevent or detect and correct the errors before declaring the expenditure to the Commission; and that, had all this information been used to correct errors, the estimated level of error for this chapter would have been 1,6 percentage points lower; notes in addition that the Court found that for 13 cases, the error that it detected was made by national authorities; these errors contributed 1,7 percentage points to the estimated level of error; considers thinvites the Commis situation, which has remained unchanged for some years now, to prove a lack of diligence;on to continue to provide orientations, trainings and technical assistance, upon member states request.
Amendment 25 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point c (new)
Paragraph 2 – point c (new)
(c) clarify the role of intermediaries and online platforms with respect to the right to freedom of expression and information, the right to intellectual property, the right to protection of personal data, and the freedom to conduct a business as enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and in conformity with the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union;
Amendment 26 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – point d (new)
Paragraph 2 – point d (new)
(d) collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, private sector, the civil society, in promoting education and awareness-raising campaigns;
Amendment 30 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that cybercrime often includes child labour and abuse and has become one of the main facilitators and financers of terrorism and organised crime;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that cybersecurity measures that involve the handling of personal data, need to respect the protection of EU civil liberties and fundamental rights, ensuring the utmost respect for privacy and data protection;
Amendment 54 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3 b. Points out that the trust of citizens in digital services which is a precondition of the successful development of the digital single market can be seriously undermined by government activities of mass surveillance and unwarranted access to commercial and other personal data by law enforcement authorities; underlines the necessity for the strict compliance with fundamental rights when using commercial data for law enforcement purposes;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3 c. Welcomes the European Commission's initiative to establish a Public-Private Partnership on cybersecurity, a strong collaboration between the public and private sector can enhance cyber resilience and can better combat cybercrime; strongly suggests good case practices sharing from Member States that already set up effective public- private partnerships;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Encourages privacy-conscious engineering that implies the design and implementation of algorithms that conceal identities and aggregate data in order to respect the dignity and rights of the individual at the same time as harnessing the full potential of big data;
Amendment 84 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Underlines the vital importance of the right to data portability in guaranteeing people the full ownership and choice concerning their personal data and its use; calls for the further development in interoperability of commonly used data formats to allow the further use of such personal data without hindrance, further to the specification of the data subject;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for a collaboration on global standards for the data-driven economy which would include data protection safeguards as well as security and respect for privacy;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Supports the digitalisation of public services in Europe and the development of e-government, e-democracy and open data policies based on high data protection standards as envisaged in the Data Protection Reform package, fully in line with the Charter of Fundamental Rights, especially Articles 7 and 8 while ensuring public participation and consultation in these processes, as well as access and reuse of public documents;
Amendment 95 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Supports the digitalisation of public services in Europe and the development of e-government, e-democracy and open data policies based on high data protection standards fully in line with the Charter of Fundamental Rights, especially Articles 7 and 8 while ensuring public participation and consultation in these processes, as well as access and reuse of public information/data;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Urges that primary attention should be paid to the security of e-Government systems, especially in light of the proposed "once-only" principle, so as to ensure citizens' privacy and protection of their personal data, such as through 'privacy by design and by default', regular use of data anonymisation techniques, performing mandatory privacy impact assessments;
Amendment 104 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point a (new)
Paragraph 7 – point a (new)
(a) urges the EU, the Member States and their international partners to work together and to restore legal certainty on data transfer rules within and outside the European Union while fostering a high standard of data protection for European citizens;
Amendment 105 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – point b (new)
Paragraph 7 – point b (new)
(b) calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal for a new framework for transfers of personal data from the EU to the US which meets Union law data protection requirements and provides for the required high level of protection, as defined in the judgement of the European Court of Justice in the case C-362/14 (Schrems);
Amendment 108 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Recognises the global nature of the data economy; recalls that the creation of a Digital Single Market is incumbent upon the free flow of data within and outside the European Union; therefore underlines the necessity for sound legal safeguards for the transfer of personal data to third countries in compliance to the EU Acquis;
Amendment 204 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better regulation should help to examine policy through a digital lens and facilitate the adaptation of legislation and enforcement frameworks in the light of new technologies and new business models to prevent fragmentation of the single market; stresses however that it is essential to establish whether the new challenges cannot be effectively tackled with the use of existing legislation;
Amendment 263 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory framework fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, for the digital transformation of existing businesses, a cohesive and inclusive society, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that Smart Specialisation Strategies should put more focus on R&D and clusters. An integrated approach to clusters across Member States would increase innovation on Digital Single Market. Calls on the Commission to propose actions to bring IT in non-IT areas (such as agriculture, expert systems, smart cities etc.)
Amendment 273 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Believes that improving connectivity has beneficial effects on employment and economic growth; therefore calls on the Commission to support investments in ultra-broadband in order to promote the European social and industrial fabric and new-generation electronic communication services that place citizens and consumers at the centre of the stage;
Amendment 276 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Considers that the implementation of the Digital Single Market is a chance for the EU to have a single digital brand for each digital services provided within the EU area, regardless if we talk about e- commerce, e-government services online platform, big data, etc. Labelling digital services with " EU digital brand " can be achieved through a unitary legislative and standardization framework and through the certification of services and suppliers;
Amendment 282 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship and all forms of innovation, business-oriented or for the common good, that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined, to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture with a special attention given to the start-ups; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs and innovation models could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU, if they are effectively interconnected;
Amendment 321 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the different national approaches taken to regulating the internet and the sharing economy; urges the Commission to take action to preserve the integrity of the single market, the cohesiveness and inclusiveness of European society and the internet as an open and global platform for communication, production and innovation;
Amendment 330 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Calls on the European Commission to fight legal fragmentation by significantly increasing the co-ordination of different DGs while drafting new regulation and strongly encouraging the member states to secure that the way they are implementing the regulation stays coherent;
Amendment 331 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to increase the availability and an efficient use of radio spectrum across the Union, with the aim to achieve a EU harmonised radio spectrum policy;
Amendment 332 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with European industry, to show ambition and commitment towards Europe's future technology development and to establish a clear target for 5G deployment in Europe;
Amendment 354 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the stakeholders to fully utilize the means at hand to promote innovations, to facilitate the growth of European industrial internet and facilitate industries' transformation to digital era; Underlines that trust, data protection and cybersecurity are essential elements of digital economy and society; Recognizes that the employment and social welfare policies need to be updated for the digital era;
Amendment 503 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Invites the Commission to extend the concept of "Universal Service" to data connectivity by establishing a minimum band power threshold guaranteed to all European citizens, in line with the objectives of the EU 2020 Agenda;
Amendment 536 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to provide a dashboard/price comparator for parcel delivery prices across EU and to identify, if necessary, the legislative measures to harmonize the national legislations related to consumer rights on parcel delivery;
Amendment 555 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that ambitious actions are needed to improve access to legal digital content, goods and services, in particular by ending unjustified geo- blocking practices, without an obligation for small companies to offer EU-wide services if they want to operate locally, and unfair price discrimination based on geographical location;
Amendment 656 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks, especially in rural and remote areas, is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence exists, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a link between consolidation of operators and increased investment in networks;
Amendment 667 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 e (new)
Paragraph 19 e (new)
19e. Underlines that while the current telecom framework has made substantial progress towards achieving its aims, the EU telecom regulatory framework remains fragmented; thus urges the next review to aim at a further evolution of the framework taking account of market, social and technological developments and future trends;
Amendment 671 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19c. Believes that investment in next- generation broadband infrastructure is clearly key to achieving a digital economy and society; in order to maximise investments, telecoms policies should enable all players to make efficient investments;
Amendment 678 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that investments into broadband infrastructures should be boosted; where there is market failure, different possibilities exist to speed up connectivity, for example by stimulating demand though community based projects, attaching licencing to coverage requirements of the universal service, reviewing state aid and using existing EU funds;
Amendment 693 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Considers that the next review of the Telecom Framework should include the overdue review of the universal service directive to fit digital age, including the obligation to offer broadband internet access at a fair price in response to the urgent need to reduce the digital divide;
Amendment 696 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 d (new)
Paragraph 19 d (new)
19d. Stresses that The EU's goal of introducing 5G in 2020 lags behind some other countries; Considers using the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship as platform to showcase commercial 5G and the first IoT 5G applications;
Amendment 702 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top (OTT) services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, therefore modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and fair competitiobe future-proof, drive innovation and fair competition and ensure that comparable services are subject to the same rules, when it comes to content, access or privacy and data protection; Notes that everyone should get a fair share of the added value in the value chain;
Amendment 731 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Asks the Commission to guarantee equal treatment, also in fiscal terms, and the same level playing field between telecom operators and over-the-top services in order to assure non- discriminatory access to networks and contents;
Amendment 787 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that uniform enforcement of the Connected Continent package, including the end of roaming surcharges and the net neutrality principle, requires the establishment of a single European telecommunications regulator; Calls on the Commission and Council to take into account the European Parliament's first reading position on spectrum, which was adopted as part of the 'Connected Continent package' in April 2014;
Amendment 799 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to look at reviewing pricing on cross-border fixed line calls which can be prohibitive and impact directly citizens;
Amendment 819 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters competition between, and innovation in, online platforms; considers that the priorities should be transparency, facilitation of switching between platforms or online services, access to platforms, the prevention of monopolies, and identifying and addressing barriers to the emergence and scale-up of platforms;
Amendment 889 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Encourages the Commission to analyse possibilities offered by the sharing economy for the European growth and job creation, and to study the need to protect consumers in the sharing economyand workers, and, where appropriate and if necessary, to come forward with proposals to ensure the adequacy of the consumer- and labour related legislation framework in the digital sphere, including possible abuses;
Amendment 907 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines that the sharing economy brings clear opportunities towards a more circular EU economy;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 43 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas the Energy Union should be based on a transition away from fossil fuels and towards the three pillars of energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart infrastructure;
Amendment 68 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas measures for developing the Energy Union and achieving the 2030 climate & energy targets must take full account of the impacts on energy prices, and focus on synergies and further market integration which will help reduce overall costs and improve the competitiveness of the EU economy in order to get the necessary support from citizens and industry;
Amendment 69 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Energy Union should be a new energy model for Europe, based on strong cross-cutting legislative grounds and strong objectives; governance of the Energy Union must be transparent; guaranteeing a stable framework and including the European Parliament in the decision making-process while promoting the role of local authorities and citizens;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the goal of a resilient Energy Union with an ambitious climate policy at its core is to give EU consumensure the transition to a new energy model which empowers – households and businesses –to produce and consume secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy; other high priority goals include creating jobs and reducing energy poverty;
Amendment 78 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the issue of energy poverty needs to be tackled within the framework of the Energy Union by empowering vulnerable consumers, improving energy efficiency for the most vulnerable and developing curative measures making energy affordable for those in need;
Amendment 82 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas energy poverty can be defined as the inability of a household to support an adequate level of energy supply so as to guarantee basic levels of comfort and health, due to a combination of low income, high energy prices and low quality housing stock;
Amendment 110 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU imports more than half of all the energy it consumes, its import dependency is particularly high for crude oil (more than 90 %) and natural gas (66 %), and the total import bill is more than EUR 1 billion per day; whereas a primary goal of the energy union should be to sharply reduce the need for energy imports;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas many countries are heavily reliant on a single supplier, including some that rely entirely on Russia for their natural gas and others that heavily rely on Northern Africa, which could leaves them vulnerable to supply disruptions, whether these are caused by political or commercial disputes, or infrastructure failure;
Amendment 187 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
S. whereas, notwithstanding its global dominance in investment in renewable energy, the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2014 predicts that based on planned policies, global energy demand towill grow by 37 % by 2040 and global coal demand by 15 % by 2040although growing by 15 % over the same period, actually shrinks as a percentage of overall energy demand; whereas the share of gas in 2040 is projected to decrease in Europe back to 2010 levels; whereas nonetheless these projections would mean a 3.6°C increase in global temperatures, clearly at odds with the UN goal of a maximum 2°C temperature rise;
Amendment 195 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T a (new)
Recital T a (new)
Ta. whereas switching energy suppliers is an extremely important tool to help drive competition in energy retail markets and bring down prices; however attention must be paid to the risk of less-informed citizens who are less likely to compare and switch providers being stranded on uncompetitive outdated tariffs, thus perversely subsidising the more savvy and informed consumers;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U a (new)
Recital U a (new)
Ua. whereas new interconnections will also require additional reinforcements of the existing grid in order to fully use their capacity;
Amendment 227 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X
Recital X
X. whereas the International Energy Agency's estimates that the EU is responsible for 11 % of global greenhouse gas emissions and that this proportion is set to decrease in the future thanks to policies to promote energy efficiency and renewable energies; whereas the EU's contribution to lowering global emissions must happen alongside that of other major emitters;
Amendment 258 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that the Energy Union should adopt a comprehensive approach focusing on dimensions such as achievement of a fully integrated internal energy market, security of supply, moderation of energy demand, decarbonisation of the energy mix, essentially based on renewable energy sources, and research and innovation aiming for energy technology leadership: stresses that European citizens should be at the core of the Energy Union; calls for bottom-up approaches and the recognition of the importance of a well- functioning, efficient and reliable energy system on the local level;
Amendment 336 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to set up a comprehensive framework for the external dimension of the Energy Union, with specific reference to the promotion of strategic partnerships with producing and transit third countries and taking into account the current state of regional cooperation; previous and new strategic partnership should be considered and explored in order to enhance dialogue and cooperation on oil and natural gas, energy efficiency and renewable sources, trade and interconnections of the Energy Union with external electricity grids;
Amendment 371 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that all future intergovernmental energy agreements with non-EU parties must be discussed with the Commission ahead of signing in order to make sure that they comply with EU legislation, in particular with the Third Energy Packagecomply with the terms set in Decision 994/2012/EU establishing an information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of energy; calls on the Commission to revise Decision 994/2012/EU so as to strengthen the information mechanism;
Amendment 410 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to consider establishing an EU-wide target for reducing energy import dependency and to publish regular progress reports in this respect; however, considers that properly enforceable and binding targets or energy efficiency and renewable energies are the primary means of reducing import dependency; Calls on the Commission to propose a revision of the Regulation (EU) 994/2010 on security of gas supply with a view to enhancing reserves, possibly establishing common strategic reserves and so as to facilitate a switch from gas to renewable energy sources such as biomass, geothermal and solar thermal;
Amendment 416 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Emphasises that it is essential to increase the participation of European industry and technology in the entire energy production chain, which includes not only raw materials but also generation, refinement, storage, transportation and distribution, since these are crucial elements for decreasing the EU's dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 423 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Believes that diversity in the energy mixes of Member States, based on their respective potential, experience, know-how and economic costs and needs, is an asset to the EU as a whole, since it strengthens its resilience to supply disruptions, enables it to make cost-optimal energy choices and allows different technologies to develop and compete on the market, thereby driving down the costs of energy; stresses however that a cross-cutting, stable and transparent governance framework for the Energy Union, based on fully implementing legislation and setting binding targets and strong objectives would strengthen the EU's resilience to supply disruption, enable it to make cost- optimal choices, thereby driving down the costs of energy. Binding national and EU targets for energy efficiency and renewables create growth and jobs and would help secure the EU's technological leadership in these fields;
Amendment 438 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of indigenousrenewable sources of energy, including conventional and unconv and the potentional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated against;for energy efficiency in buildings and transport
Amendment 484 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to facilitate the effective use of existing EU funding schemes, including the European Fund for Strategic Investments, so as to support investment in the development of Europe's indigachieve and exceed the European Council's 2030 climate and energy objectives of reducing greenhous energy resources, based on a technology-neutral approach;e gas emissions by at least 40%; increasing the share of renewable energy by at least 27% and increasing energy efficiency by at least 27% (having in mind a 30% target),
Amendment 495 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission, and in particular DG TRADE, to continue to press for a dedicated energy chapter within the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), with a view to removing US export restrictions on both crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) and eliminating unjustified protectionist measures;
Amendment 524 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as reducing energy demand, development of renewables and their storage, storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, support of new projects, which enable maximum use of existing infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas, especially in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on, or unduly vulnerable to, one single supplier of natural gas; draws attention to the key importance of improving links between Member States' networks in order to establish an integrated energy market; points out that for all these reasons there is a vital need for cooperation between the European cities and municipalities, regions, energy cooperatives and local initiatives in various sectors, the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER transmission system operators, gas suppliers and storage operators;
Amendment 555 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to monitor the evolution of final energy prices in Europe, including taxes, levies, subsidies and any other hidden costs, with a view to identify actions that may help reduce such prices;
Amendment 562 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Considers that as part of any review of the retail energy markets, serious consideration should be given to further measures to protect consumers such as encouraging and promoting collective switching schemes, requiring energy bills to include comparisons with competitors based on historical consumption patterns, requiring suppliers to automatically place their customers on the most advantageous tariff available, and ensuring a limited, easily comparable range of standardised tariffs;
Amendment 575 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Amendment 602 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses that a properly designed future model of the electricity market in the EU must aim at a more market-based and optimal, from the point of view of network security, integrationfully take into account the changing nature of energy supply and demand, including the increased uptake of micro- generation, demand-response technology and the ever-increasing share of renewable energy sources;
Amendment 623 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls for the development of well- integrated and competitive regional electricity and gas markets that ensure the adequacy and flexibility of the energy system covering all parts of the Union; demands that the Commission act decisively and transparently against all instances of protectionism, anti- competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit; emphasises the importance to ensure stable national regulatory frameworks, address administrative barriers and stream-line national administrative procedures, also to guarantee a level playing field for citizens based projects;
Amendment 628 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Calls on the Commission to implement key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanism;
Amendment 637 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Believes that national capacity mechanisms should only be used as a last resort, once all other options have been considered, including increased interconnection with neighbouring countries, demand-side response measures and other forms of regional market integration;
Amendment 655 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the European Commission to revise the PCI criteria to allow for smart grid projects to be prioritised, bearing in mind that distributed generation is connected to the distribution grids, which requires them to adapt to new dynamics through upgraded grids;
Amendment 656 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stresses that the deployment of smart distribution grids needs to be facilitated through accelerated permission procedures as well as political support and adapted regulatory frameworks for network operators, that recognise the changing needs for investments and incentivise investments in ICT and automation on an equal footing with traditional grid extension;
Amendment 715 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses the need to create a legislative framework that empowers consumers and makes them active participants in the market as investors and stakeholders; notes that consumers' involvement can be strengthened through, inter alia, energy cooperatives and micro-generation and enhanced transparency of prices and consumer choices; points out that such initiatives could contribute to reducing energy prices and help address serious social problems, such as fuel poverty; in this regard, ask the Commission to ensure that Member States fully implement the Third Energy Package and come up with a definition of vulnerable consumers; ask the Commission to gather impact assessments and collection of best practices of measures taken at national level to fight energy poverty and make sure that those best practices are centralised and promoted by a dedicated European body;
Amendment 717 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Notes that a more decentralised and flexible energy system, with power and heat sources being placed closer to the point of consumption, can facilitate small- scale energy generation and therefore empowers consumers to be more involved in the energy market, control their own energy use, diminishes transmission and distribution losses, the risk of attacking improves the resilience of energy infrastructure and simultaneously provides local business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development and expansion of local and regional renewable energy sources and of local and regional distribution networks and district heating networks through policies that tackle existing barriers and help bring about market transformation; calls on the Commission to propose guidelines on energy self-consumption in order to promote its use and protect the rights of consumers;
Amendment 751 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Recalls that the moderation of energy demand, in particular energy demand used for heating, through energy savings and energy efficiency is crucial for a number of reasons, impacting positively on the EU's energy security, competitiveness, economic growth and sustainability, as well as on energy affordability, combatting energy poverty and creating sustainable jobs; highlights in this regard, that according to the International Energy Agency, energy efficiency investments represent the best return on investment of any energy resource; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to treat energy efficiency as an energy source in its own right representing the value of energy saved; underlines that energy efficiency and demand-side response shall compete on equal terms with generation capacity, taking due consideration of urgent and exceptional energy security problems and whenever is technically feasible; therefore encourages Member States to give energy efficiency primary consideration in their policies;
Amendment 766 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 786 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Recalls that 40% of the energy in Europe is consumed in buildings and that renovation rates are low, stresses that all existing legislation in this regard must be implemented fully and speedily, and that all forms of EU funding schemes must be easily understandable and accessible;
Amendment 813 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 828 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive - especially the National Energy Efficiency Plans (NEEAPs) and National Renovation Strategies - and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive ; calls on the Commission to carry out a revision of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings Directives in order to achieve the EU 2030 energy efficiency improvement target, putting a stronger emphasis on helping vulnerable consumers and tackling energy poverty; believes that in the context of this enforcement measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be done on a regular basis; in this regards, measures for retro fitting of existing buildings should prioritize the most vulnerable consumers in low quality accommodation or social housing; conditions to target European funds for energy efficiency on vulnerable consumers should be put in place; criteria for a certain percentage of energy obligation schemes to target low income consumers should be set;
Amendment 851 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings and industry, is a significant contribution to energy security, while stimulating economic growth and job creation at the same time, and that this should be taken into account when developing integrated economic instruments, building regulations and considering financial allocations; Stresses that increased EU financial support should be made available to support the Member States in achieving these energy efficiency goals and objectives;
Amendment 852 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply at the level of the EU internal energy market, with priority given to demand reduction and decentralised solutions, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over-dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 855 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Considers that the different range of European funds which finance energy efficiency improvements should be better orientated and reprioritised towards making improvements among vulnerable, low-income consumers and tackling the issue of split incentives between the owner and tenant of a building or among owners;
Amendment 889 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources is central to the Energy Union, taking into consideration energy costs; stresses the importance of developing cross-border infrastructure and of enhancing research and innovation in developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions as well as flexible generation technologies for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 891 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to encourage self- consumption and micro-generation through renewable energy schemes targeted at the most vulnerable consumers;
Amendment 939 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emission must not undermine the EU economy's global competitiveness, particularly in the energy intensive sector and in other sectors and subsectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage; stresses the need for compensation mechanisms and EU-harmonized measures different from the current state aid guidelines so as to offset, in all Member States, carbon costs passed through in the electricity bill, therefore securing a full level playing field; calls on the European Commission to put in place the appropriate tools to support energy efficiency in the high energy intensive sector deemed to be exposed to the risk of carbon leakage; considers, however, that the impact of the differentiated electricity prices due to the carbon footprint of the suppliers' energy mix is a legitimate competitive factor pertaining to each Member State's domestic choices;
Amendment 1020 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 1035 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Emphasises that energy must be made affordable to all citizens of the EU; considers that avoiding unnecessary consumption by undertaking efficiency improvements, stronger interconnections, higher market integration and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to access on equal conditions a single, sustainable, competitive and secure energy market and escape energy poverty, which in 2012 affected one in four EU citizens; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it, which contains a definition and indicators of energy poverty;
Amendment 1049 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 c (new)
Paragraph 43 c (new)
43a. Considers that the Energy Union should bring about multiple cost-savings and that in an increasingly highly energy- efficient economy with reduced consumption levels for industry and consumers, the focus should be on reducing the total energy costs paid by consumers and not on the unit price of wholesale or retail energy; Calls on the Commission to launch a study analysing new and cost-effective market designs that ensure reasonably priced electricity for consumers and industry while preventing carbon leakage;
Amendment 1055 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43b. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and strengthens the competitive advantage and commercial viability of European business and industry, creates jobs while contributing to the main EU energy and climate policy goals, including reduction of energy demand, security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, distribution, transportation and consumption, combatting energy poverty and the EU targets regarding GHG emissions, renewable energy resources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 1070 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls on the Commission to intensify its research efforts as regarding the better use of Europe's indigenous resources, both conventional and unconventionals efficient, low-emission technologies in order to meet its 2030 and longer/term objectives and improve its energy security and facilitate economic recovery; expects the mid/term review of the Horizon 2020 research programme to reflect these priorities;
Amendment 1099 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase IT security and the protection of critical energy infrastructures which provide crucial services for consumers, particularly with regard to the development of industrial production and the increasing role of ICT in the energy sector; stresses in this respect the importance of the adoption and timely implementation of the Network and Information Security Directive to maintain high levels of network and information security of critical infrastructures.
Amendment 1100 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to seek for better interaction and coordination of national and European research programmes, especially in the fields of energy, transport, ICT and construction, in order to ensure that priority is given to common challenges such as increasing energy efficiency by not focusing only on the heating sector but also cooling, promoting small-scale renewable energies, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as increasing energy security and developing new renewable energy sources, and to maximize the market uptake of new technologies;
Amendment 1101 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Believes that the further development of an energy internal market is intrinsically linked to the Digital Single Market; Calls on the European Commission to promote the connection between the Energy Union and the Digital Single Market through the maximization of consumer access to energy services using digital platforms and through the development of an energy internal market which is more competitive, transparent and integrated in the digital economy;
Amendment 1102 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Stresses the added value of integrating ICT in the energy system and calls on the Commission to introduce common standards for smart grids at the transmission system level since they ensure a stable supply and free flow of energy across borders and contribute to energy security, and at distribution system level to ensure security of supply for local communities, cities and regions; highlights in this regard the role that developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage facilities can play increasing the level of RES;
Amendment 1141 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Calls on the Commission to promote a stable and transparent governance framework for the Energy Union that would ensure the 2030 objectives are achieved, through the full implementation, enforcement and strengthening of existing legislation such as the Energy Efficiency Directive, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the Renewable Energy Directive and the reform of the EU ETS;
Amendment 1143 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49 a (new)
Paragraph 49 a (new)
49a. Agrees with the European Council that a reliable, democratic and transparent governance system avoiding additional red tape and unnecessary bureaucracy should be developed and proposed in 2015 to help ensure that the EU meets its energy policy goals, with the necessary flexibility for Member States and on a basis of full respect for their freedom to determine their energy mix; Stresses that European Parliament shall play a strong and proactive role with regards to the development, implementation and review of the Energy Union governance systems;
Amendment 186 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Energy efficiency labelling allows consumers to make informed choices with regard to the energy consumption of products and thereby promotesmakes a significant contribution to energy savings while at the same time reducing energy bills and promoting innovation.
Amendment 193 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is appropriate to replace Directive 2010/30/EU by a Regulation which maintains the same scope, but modifies and enhances some of its provisions in order to clarify and update their content taking into account the rapid technological progress for energy efficiency in products achieved over recent years. A Regulation is the appropriate legal instrument as it imposes clear and detailed rules which do not give room for divergent transposition by Member States and ensures thus a higher degree of harmonisation across the Union. A harmonised regulatory framework at Union rather than at Member State level brings down costs for manufacturers and ensures a level playing field. Harmonisation across the Union ensures the free movement of goods across the Single Market.
Amendment 198 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Improving the efficiency of energy- related products through informed consumer choice benefits the Union economy overall, drives innovation and willreduces energy demand thereby contributing to energy security, allows consumers to save money on their energy bills, incentivises research and innovation, thereby giving competitive advantage to industries which develop and produce the most energy efficient products. It also contributes to the achievement of the Union's 2020 and 2030 energy efficiency targets. It will also allow consumers to save money.
Amendment 204 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The conclusions of the European Council of 23 and 24 October 2014 set an indicative target at Union level of at least 27% for improving energy efficiency in 2030 compared to projections of future energy consumption. This target will be reviewed by 2020 having in mind an Union level of 30%. They European Parliament has repeatedly called for a binding energy efficiency target of 40 %, most recently in its resolution on the Energy Union strategy of 15 December 2015. The European Council also set a binding EU target of at least 40% domestic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990, including a 30% reduction of emissions in non-ETS sectors.
Amendment 225 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Energy consumption shall be shown per year and per expected life time, as well as per period of time that is most appropriate to the product group such as a cycle;
Amendment 227 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) In the product information sheet, aside from the energy efficiency and absolute energy consumption levels mentioned on the energy label, suppliers shall also provide supplementary information on the raw material use, repairability, availability of spare parts, recycling characteristics, noise characteristics and information on the chemical contents, as well as all other relevant information for dealers and consumers
Amendment 235 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) For products which are built up out of several subassemblies or components, and for which the energy class and product information sheet depends on the combination of these components, suppliers shall make the accurate labels available in the fastest and most convenient way, free of charge, to dealers before putting them on display and to dealers and installers at the moment of assembly or installation at the point of use;
Amendment 241 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Manufacturers respond to the energy label by creating ever more efficient products. This technological development leads to products populating mainly the highest classes of the energy label. Further product differentiation may be necessary to allow customers a proper comparison, leading to the need to rescale labels. For the frequency of such rescaling a timescale of approximately ten years would be appropriate, taking into account the need to avoid over burdening manufacturers. This Regulation should therefore lay down detailed arrangements for rescaling in order to maximise legal certainty for suppliers and dealers. ADepending on the product group and based on a thorough assessment of the current and future technical evolutions and innovation potential, a newly rescaled label shouldmay have empty top classes to encourage technological progress and enable ever more efficient products to be developed and recognised. When a label is rescaled, confusion to customers should be avoided by replacing all energy labels within a short timeframe.
Amendment 261 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) In order to ensure legal certainty, it is necessary to clarify that rules on Union market surveillance and control of products entering the Union market provided for in Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council21 apply to energy-related products. Given the principle of free movement of goods, it is imperative that the market surveillance authorities of the Member States cooperate with each other effectively. Such cooperation on eThe Group of Experts on Ecodesign and Energy lLabelling should be reinforced through supportAdministrative Co-operation Working Group (ADCO) has proved to be a suitable framework for the cooperation of market surveillance authorities and should therefore be reinforced by the Commission. __________________ 21 OJ L 218, 13.8.2008, p. 30.
Amendment 271 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) In order to set up a powerful tool for consumers to engage with the energy label, to facilitate the monitoring of compliance and to provide up-to-date market data for the regulatory process on revisions of product-specific labels and information sheets, suppliers should electronically provide their product compliance information electronically in a database established by the Commission. The name or trademark of the supplier, model identifier, including of all equivalent models, the label, the class(es) and other parameters on the label and the product information shouldeet shall be made publicly available on the public interface of the product database to provide information for custoonsumers and to allow for alternative ways for dealers to receive labels. Market surveillance authorities should have access to the information in the databaseAdditional technical documentation relevant to the energy efficiency of a product, including test reports or similar technical evidence enabling compliance with all requirements in the applicable delegated act to be assessed, name and address of the supplier and the contact details of a representative of the supplier shall be made available by suppliers on the compliance interface of the product database both to market surveillance authorities and to the European Commission.
Amendment 281 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) Market surveillance authorities shall check the correctness and completeness of the database to prevent non-compliance by suppliers. Adequate and sufficient tests shall be carried out to verify whether claimed performance is correct and whether all products on the market are registered in the database
Amendment 284 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The public interface of the database should develop into a useful tool in order to enable consumers to easily find and compare selected information of any energy-related product allowing them to identify and choose the most energy efficient products. The information available should be searchable, downloadable and allow for easy filtering by separated variables. The data should be available through open standards for the use of third party developers of applications which could help improve product comparison sites.
Amendment 285 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to promote energy efficiency, climate mitigation and environmental protection, Member States should be able to create incentives for the use of energy efficient products. Member States are free to decide on the nature of such incentives, provided that they are accessible to and focused to a significant extent on low- income households, thereby mitigating energy poverty. Such incentives should comply with Union State aid rules and should not constitute unjustifiable market barriers. This Regulation does not prejudice the outcome of any future State aid procedure that may be undertaken in accordance with Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union in respect of such incentives.
Amendment 288 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) EThe absolute energy consumption and other environmental and performance information concerning the products covered by product-specific requirements under this Regulation should be measured by using reliable, accurate and reproducible methods that take into account the generally recognised state-of- the-art measurements and calculation methods. The measurement and calculation methods and testing environment are to reflect real-life conditions. Products shall be tested by applying the operation modes (such as cycles, settings and programmes) that are applied by the average consumer. Simulation of real-life conditions of use, shall be achieved, in particular, by measuring the input power of a product under such conditions, and by taking into account, where relevant, the amount of time required by the product to deliver a certain output of performance or service. Test methods of both suppliers and market surveillance authorities should be established and executed in such a way that intentional or unintentional manipulation or amelioration of the test results is detected and eliminated. Allowed deviations between tested and declared results shall be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment. It is in the interests of the functioning of the internal market to have standards which have been harmonised at Union level. In the absence of published standards at the time of application of product-specific requirements the Commission should publish in the Official Journal of the European Union transitional measurement and calculation methods in relation to those product-specific requirements. Once a reference to such a standard has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union compliance with it should provide a presumption of conformity with measurement methods for those product-specific requirements adopted on the basis of this Regulation.
Amendment 302 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) In order to create a level playing field, it is vital that all national market surveillance authorities shall use the Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS) as foreseen in article 23 of Regulation (EC) No 765/2008 setting out the requirements for accreditation and market surveillance relating to the marketing of products. In order to ensure more effective Union market surveillance in the most cost- efficient way, the market surveillance authorities appointed by the Member States should all use the Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS) to exchange information about planned and completed product testings and make the testing protocol available to other market surveillance authorities. The cross- national cooperation of market surveillance authorities shall pave the way for regional centres of excellence for the physical testing of certain product groups.
Amendment 303 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down a framework on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy-related products during use and supplementaryshall apply to energy- related products and provide them with an energy label, including the absolute energy consumption and additional information concerning energy-related products in order to allow customers to choose moreenergy efficient products.
Amendment 312 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Means of transport for persons or goods other than those operated by a stationary motor.
Amendment 318 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) 'energy efficiency' means the ratio of output of performance, service, goods or energy to the input of energy
Amendment 337 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(11 a) 'product group' means a group of energy-related products with the same functionality or, in the case of multifunctional energy-related products, the same main functionality or the same set of main functionalities;
Amendment 340 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11 b (new)
(11b) 'Functionality' means the basic principle determining the use of an energy-related product by a customer under the normal foreseeable conditions of use;
Amendment 353 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 18
(18) 'Rescale' means a periodic exercise to make more stringent the requirements for achieving the energy class on a label for a particular product, which, for existing labels may imply the deletion of certain energy classes;
Amendment 363 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) 'Supplementary information' means information on the functional and environmental performance of an energy- related product, such as its absolute energy consumption or durability, which is based on data that are measurable by market surveillance authorities, is unambiguouseasily understandable and has no significant negative impact on the clear intelligibility and effectiveness of the label as a whole towards customers.
Amendment 364 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) Risk to aspects of public interest protection covered by this regulation refers to a product having the potential to adversely affect health and safety of persons in general, health and safety in the workplace, consumer protection, the environment and public security as well as other public interests to a degree which goes beyond that considered reasonable and acceptable under the normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use of the product concerned, including the duration of use and, where applicable, its putting into service, installation and maintenance requirements
Amendment 368 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 a (new)
(20a) 'Tolerance' means the maximum admissible deviation between a) The measured or calculated test value as established by the market surveillance authorities b) The value of the declared parameters by the supplier This deviation shall be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment
Amendment 369 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
(20b) Product database refers to an online platform consisting of a public interface and a compliance interface. The public interface is a consumer information website allowing consumers to easily find and compare selected information on the energy label of an energy-related product. The compliance interface is an online platform supporting the surveillance activities of national market surveillance authorities. The compliance interface is only fully accessible to market surveillance authorities and to the Commission, whereas suppliers should only be able to upload the documents they are required to provide under the requirements of this Regulation without accessing any other content of the platform.
Amendment 370 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20 b (new)
(20b) 'Verification procedure' means the procedure which simulates as close as possible the real life conditions of use and is described in the delegated acts for product conformity verification by the market surveillance authorities
Amendment 384 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) For products that are built up out of several subassemblies or components, and for which the energy class and product fiche information depends on the combination of these components, suppliers shall make the accurate labels available in the fastest and most convenient way, free of charge, to dealers before putting them on display and to dealers or installers at the moment of assembly or installation at the point of use;
Amendment 389 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) To determine the declared energy efficiency and other environmental and performance information of their products, suppliers shall apply generally recognized state-of-the-art, reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement and calculation methods. The measurement and calculation methods, as well as the testing environment, shall reflect real-life conditions. Products shall be tested by applying the operation modes (such as cycles, settings and programmes) that are applied by the average consumer. Simulation of real-life conditions of use, shall be achieved, in particular, by measuring the input power of a product under such conditions, and by taking into account, where relevant, the amount of time required by the product to deliver a certain output of performance or service. Test methods should be established and executed in such a way that intentional or unintentional manipulation or amelioration of the test results is detected and eliminated. During the verification procedures, performed by market surveillance authorities, the allowed deviations between tested and declared results shall be limited to the statistical margin of error of the measurement equipment.
Amendment 452 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Where Member States provide any incentives for an energy-related product covered by this Regulation and specified in a delegated act, these shall aim at the highest two classes of energy efficiency laid down in the applicable delegated act, providing a higher incentive for the highest energy efficiency class. Such incentives shall be accessible to low- income households and Member States shall establish criteria to ensure a significant part of any financial incentives are targeted on these low-income households.
Amendment 458 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall in close cooperation with dealers ensure that the introduction of labels including rescaled labels and product information sheets is accompanied by educational and promotional information campaigns aimed at promoting energy efficiency and more responsible use of energy by customers, if appropriate in cooperation with dealers. Best practices regarding national educational and promotional information campaigns should be exchanged at the Group of Experts on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Administrative Co- operation Working Group (ADCO).
Amendment 462 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Member States shall make use of the Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS) compulsory for all national market surveillance authorities.
Amendment 463 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 5
Article 4 – paragraph 5
5. Member States shall shall lay down the rules on penalties and enforcement mechanisms applicable to infringements or for misleading commercial practices of the provisions of this Regulation and its delegated acts, and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. Member States shall notify those provisions to the Commission by the date of application of this Regulation and shall notify without delay any subsequent amendment affecting them.
Amendment 468 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall support cooperation and exchange of information on market surveillance of energy labelling of products among national authorities of the Member States responsible for market surveillance or external border controls and between such authorities and the Commission by strengthening the Group of Experts on Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Administrative Co-operation Working Group (ADCO).
Amendment 471 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Market surveillance authorities shall inform other Member States and the Commission of planned and completed product testing checks, including the testing protocol through the Information and Communication System on Market Surveillance (ICSMS). The compliance interface of the product database shall include a link to product tests.
Amendment 479 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. When conducting physical product tests, Member States' authorities shall use reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the generally recognised state-of- the-art measurement methods.
Amendment 480 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 c (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Member States shall ensure that physical product testing is carried out by their national market surveillance authority at least for one product group as set out in the delegated acts under this Regulation.
Amendment 481 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 d (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. Market surveillance authorities shall make better use of testing stands, exchange information about available testing infrastructure in the Member State in which they operate, facilitate the regulatory access to testing infrastructure and laboratories for other market surveillance authorities with a view to make more efficient use of them. Market surveillance authorities shall cooperate to ensure a balanced geographical distribution of testing infrastructure across the EU. Market surveillance authorities shall consider cross-national cooperation for any physical product testing, including the use of laboratories and tendering processes in other Member States. Market surveillance authorities shall be able to use laboratories in other Member States and the results from these laboratories shall be valid. Reports from laboratories shall therefore be either standardised or templated to contain all relevant and directly comparable information.
Amendment 499 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Where the market surveillance authorities consider that non-compliance is not restricted to their national territory, theyIn the case of non-compliance the market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission, the European Parliament and the other Member States of the results of the evaluation and of the actions which they have required the supplier to take.
Amendment 508 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. Where the supplier does not take adequate corrective action within the period referred to in the paragraph 2, the market surveillance authorities shall take all appropriate provisional measures to prohibit or restrict the energy-related product's being made available on their national market, to withdraw the energy- related product from that market or to recall it. The market surveillance authorities shall inform the Commission and the other Member States, without delayincluding via the compliance interface of the product database, within one week, of those measures.
Amendment 511 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
9. Member States shall ensure that appropriate restrictive measures, such as withdrawal of the energy-related product from their market, are taken in respect of the energy-related product concerned, without delay. A non-compliant product shall automatically be withdrawn from the internal market if it has been prohibited in one country, without further testing being needed.
Amendment 542 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall ensure that any rescaled label is visually different from the old label and that consumers can instantly recognise rescaled labels as new labels.
Amendment 546 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Labels shall be re-scaled periodicallyRe-scaled labels for existing product groups shall enter into force at the latest 3 years after the date of application of this Regulation. The rescaled labels for the product groups of washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers, lamps and televisions for which the preparatory work has been finalised shall enter into force at the date of application of this Regulation. Re-scaled labels for the product groups which entered into force on 26 September 2013 shall enter into force at the date of application of this Regulation using the existing data without any additional preparatory studies and without leaving empty classes.
Amendment 587 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6
Article 7 – paragraph 6
6. Labels introduced by delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2010/30/EU before the date of application of this Regulation shall be considered as labels for the purposes of this Regulation. The Commission shall review those labels within five years of the entry into force of this Regulation with a view to rescaling them.
Amendment 595 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. After the initial rescaling foreseen in paragraph 4, labels shall be rescaled again when technological progress in the relevant product group makes it appropriate within a maximum of ten years or alternatively within 3 years of both the 'F' and 'G' classes becoming unpopulated following an implementing measure adopted under Directive 2009/125/EC.
Amendment 596 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. In its long-term working plan, the Commission shall plan the dates of revision of labels of particular products according to the technological progress of the different product groups, using the information both on the public and compliance interface of the product database.
Amendment 607 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall establish and maintain a product database including the information referred to in Annex I. The information listed under point 1 of Annex I shall be made publicly available.
Amendment 614 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts concerning detailed requirements relating to the establishment of this product database.
Amendment 617 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Amendment 628 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, having consulted the Consultation Forum referred to in Article 10, establish a long-term working plan which shall be made publicly availablerevised on an annual basis after consultation with the Consultation Forum. The working plan shall set out an indicative list of product groups which are considered as priorities for the adoption of delegated acts. The working plan shall also set out plans for the revision and rescaling of labels of products or product groups. The working plan may be amenshall be maded periodically by the Commission after consultation with the Consultation Forumublicly available. The working plan may be combined with the working plan required by Article 16 of Directive 2009/125/EC.
Amendment 639 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the design and content of the label, including a scale showing consumption of energy consisting of A to G, each energy class corresponding to significant energy savings, from dark green to red colour which as far as possible shall have uniform design characteristics across product groups and shall in all cases be clear and legible;
Amendment 641 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) where appropriate, the use of other resources and supplementary and easily understandable information concerning energy related products, in which case the label shall emphasise the energy efficiency and energy consumption of the product;
Amendment 651 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Amendment 60 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is a key Union priority to establish a resilient Energy Union to provide secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy to its citizens. Achieving this requires continuation of ambitious climate action with the EU ETS as the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy, and progress on the other aspects of Energy Union17. Implementing the ambition decided in the 2030 framework contributes to delivering a meaningful carbon price and continuing to stimulate cost-efficient greenhouse gas emission reductions. Regrets that the carbon price signal is right now too weak to induce low carbon investment in EU for industries. Whereas the EU is facing a serious investment leakage to third countries, whereas on the other hand a number of undertakings have been pursuing strategies focusing on short-term financial returns at the detriment of innovation, investments in R&D, employment and skills 'renewal; whereas production innovation has a positive effect on employment growth in all phases of the business cycle of industries; whereas involving workers in innovation and strategy definition is the best way to guarantee economic and environmental success. __________________ 17 COM(2015)80, establishing a Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy
Amendment 86 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Notes that the European Union is clear on its intention to maintain its Emissions Trading System (ETS) as the centrepiece of EU climate policy; Observe that the People’s Republic of China announced its plans for a national ETS to start in 2017; Considers that since January 2015, California and Quebec carbon markets have been linked; Emphasized that Korea launched a national ETS in 2015, becoming the first nation-wide trading program in Asia.
Amendment 87 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) Whereas the EU industry is facing a race against time in order to regain its global competitiveness and capacity to invest in Europe and hence meet the social and environmental challenges it faces and which it must overcome while remaining a reference for the world in terms of the social and environmental responsibility of its operations;
Amendment 100 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In order to reflect technological progress in the sectors concerned and adjust them to the relevant period of allocation, provision should be made for the values of the benchmarks for free allocations to installations, determined on the basis of data from the years 2007-8, to be updated in line with observed average improvement. For reasons of predictability, this should be done through applying a factor that represents the best assessment of progress across sectors, which should then take into account robust, objective and verified data from installations so that sectors whose rate of improvement differs considerably from this factor have a benchmark value closer to their actual rate of improvement. Where the data shows a difference from factor reduction of more than 0.5% of the should be determined on the basis of data from the years 20017-8 value higher or lower per year over the relevant period, the related benchmark value shall be adjusted by that percentage. To ensure a level playing field for the production of aromatics, hydrogen and syngas in refineries and chemical plants, the benchmark values for aromatics, hydrogen and syngas should continue to be aligned to the refineries benchmarks2018.
Amendment 112 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8 b (new)
Recital 8 b (new)
(8b) Considers the necessity of enhanced transparency framework; requires new standards for reporting and review of all nations' climate efforts will provide a foundation for building confidence not only in nations' actions but also for the use of high-integrity carbon markets to drive the deep emissions reductions called for by science.
Amendment 125 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should partiafully compensate, in accordance with state aid rules, certaindirect costs for installations in sectors or sub-sectors which have been determined to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage because of costs related to greenhouse gas emissions passed on in electricity prices. The Protocol and accompanying decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Paris need to provide for the dynamic mobilisation of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building for eligible Parties, particularly those with least capabilities. Public sector climate finance will continue to play an important role in mobilising resources after 2020. Therefore, auction revenues should also be used for climate financing actions in vulnerable third countries, including adaptation to the impacts of climate. The amount of climate finance to be mobilised will also depend on the ambition and quality of the proposed Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), subsequent investment plans and national adaptation planning processes. Member States should also use auction revenues to promote skill formation and reallocation of labour affected by the transition of jobs in a decarbonising economy.
Amendment 128 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Whereas the increase of the CO2 price would drive an investment shift to cleaner sources and processes, it has also potentially adverse effects on employment and purchasing power of the European citizens. The EU should monitor the social effects of CO2 price in order to avoid more inequalities and to incentivise job creation.
Amendment 132 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The main long-term incentive from this Directive for the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS), capture and re-use of CO2 (CCU), new renewable energy technologies and breakthrough innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes is the carbon price signal it creates and that allowances will not need to be surrendered for CO2 emissions which are permanently stored or avoided. In addition, to supplement the resources already being used to accelerate demonstration of commercial CCS/CCU facilities and innovative renewable energy technologies, EU ETS allowances should be used to provide guaranteed rewards for deployment of CCS/CCU facilities, new renewable energy technologies and industrial innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in the Union for CO2 stored or avoided on a sufficient scale, provided an agreement on knowledge sharing is in place. The majority of this support should be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions, while some support may be given when pre-determined milestones are reached taking into account the technology deployed. The maximum percentage of project costs to be supported may vary by category of project.
Amendment 136 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A Modernisation Fund should be established from 2% of the total EU ETS allowances, and auctioned in accordance with the rules and modalities for auctions taking place on the Common Auction Platform set out in Regulation 1031/2010. Member States who in 2013 had a GDP per capita at market exchange rates of below 60% below the Union average should be eligible for funding from the Modernisation Fund and derogate up to 2030 from the principle of full auctioning for electricity generation by using the option of free allocation in order to transparently promote real investments modernising their energy sector in line with the Union's 2030 and 2050 climate&energy goals, while avoiding distortions of the internal energy market. The rules for governing the Modernisation Fund should provide a coherent, comprehensive and transparent framework to ensure the most efficient implementation possible, taking into account the need for easy access by all participants. The function of the governance structure should be commensurate with the purpose of ensurrules and eligibility criteria of this Fund should be set ing the appropriate use of the funds. That governance structure should be composed of an investment board and a management committee and due account should be taken of the expertise of the EIB in the decision-making process unless support is provided to small projects through loans from a national promotional banks or through grants via a national programme sharing the objectives of the Modernisation Fund. Investments financed from the fund should be proposed by the Member Stateis Directive, but the governance and steering should be up to the beneficiary Member-States, assisted by an advisory board which composition combines local inputs, financial expertise, social partners’ dialogue and civil society views. To ensure that the investment needs in low income Member States are adequately addressed, the distribution of funds will take into account in equal shares verified emissions and GDP criteria. The financial assistance from the Modernisation Fund could be provided through different forms.
Amendment 146 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The European Council confirmed that the modalities, including transparency, of the optional free allocation to modernise the energy sector in certain Member States should be improved. Investments with a value of €1EUR 20 million or more should be selected by the Member State concerned through a competitive bidding process on the basis of clear and transparent rules to ensure that free allocation is used to promote real investments modernising the energy sector in line with the Energy Union objectives. Investments with a value of less than €1EUR 20 million should also be eligible for funding from the free allocation. The Member State concerned should select such investments based on clear and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process should be subject to public consultation. The public should be duly kept informed at the stage of the selection of investment projects as well as of their implementation.
Amendment 153 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12 a (new)
Recital 12 a (new)
(12a) Whereas financial support for regions and sectors which depend on carbon-intensive activities will be essential to implementing a just transition in Europe. The impact of the energy transition on these regions and sectors has to be better assessed and taken into account especially considering the future of those workers who will be affected.
Amendment 155 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) EU ETS funding should be coherent with other Union funding programmes, including European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and the European fund for Strategic investments so as to ensure the effectiveness of public spending.
Amendment 174 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph – point -1 (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 – paragraph
Article 1 – paragraph
-1 In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: " "This Directive establishes a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community (hereinafter referred to as the 'Community scheme') in order to promote reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective and economically efficient manner." as well as the sustainable strengthening of the Union's industrial base against the risk of carbon and investment leakage."." Or. en (Directive 2003/87/EC)
Amendment 182 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)
Article 6
Paragraph 2
Amendment 230 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point b d (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 3 (e)
(bd) In paragraph 3, the point (e) is complemented as follows: the environmentally safe capture and re- use of CO2 (CCU).
Amendment 258 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point d c (new)
Article 10
Paragraph 5b
(dc) A new paragraph 5b is added: The Commission shall publish every two years on the basis of a harmonised information from Member-States the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of the citizens. On this basis, the Member-States are invited to compensate the impact of the ETS carbon price on the purchasing power of households in situation of energy poverty.
Amendment 270 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10a - paragraph 1 - second subparagraph
Article 10a - paragraph 1 - second subparagraph
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operation. The act shall also provide for measures for the transfer of allowances in the event of plant rationalisation. Thresholds and reference years should allow for the use of recent (year N-2) production data.
Amendment 278 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a a (new)
Article 10a
Paragraph 1
(aa) The third paragraph of paragraph 1 is modified as follows: The measures referred to in the first subparagraph shall, to the extent feasible, determine Community-wide ex-ante benchmarks so as to ensure that allocation takes place in a manner that provides incentives for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficient techniques, by taking account of the most efficient techniques, substitutes, alternative production processes, high efficiency cogeneration, efficient energy recovery of waste gases, use of biomass, capture and re-use of CO2 and capture and storage of CO2, where such facilities are available, and shall not provide incentives to increase emissions. No free allocation shall be made in respect of any electricity production, except for cases falling within Article 10c and electricity produced from waste gases.
Amendment 301 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph
The benchmark values for free allocation shall be adjustedestablished before every trading period taking into consideration the whole amount of CO2 from waste gases used for electricity production in order to avoid windfall profits and reflect the verified and proven technological progress inof the period between 2007-8 and each later period for which free allocations are determined in accordance with Article 11(1). This adjustment shall reduce the benchmark values set by the act adopted pursuant to Article 10a by 1% of the value that was set base10% most efficient installations in a sector or sub sector in the Union in the years 2017 and 2018 for the 2020-2030 period. Benchmarks shall be set on the basis of objective, fair and non 2007-8 data in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the relevant period of free allocation, unless:- discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 314 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph – point i
Article 10 a – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph – point i
(i) On the basis of information submitted pursuant to Article 11, the Commission shall identify whether the values for each benchmark calculated using the principles in Article 10a differ from the annual reduction referred to above by more than 0.5% of the 2007-8 value higher or lower annually. If so, that benchmark value shall be adjusted either 0.5% or 1.5% in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle of the period for which free allocation is to be made; As of the fourth trading period, the Commission shall update the benchmarks in individual sectors and subsectors on the basis of the average emission intensity of the 10% most efficient installations in the 5th and 4th last year preceding the relevant trading period. In determining the benchmarks the Commission shall only utilise data that is exclusively representative, robust, transparent and easily available, and shall opt as a preference for data determined in accordance with Articles 14 and 15 of this Directive. When establishing and updating the benchmarks, the Commission shall consult the relevant stakeholders, including the sectors and subsectors concerned.
Amendment 342 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a – paragraph 3
Article 10a – paragraph 3
(ba) In Article 10a, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. Subject to paragraphs 4 and 8, and notwithstanding Article 10c, no free allocation shall be given to electricity generators, to installations for the capture of CO2, to pipelines for transport of CO2 or to CO2 storage sites." (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02003L0087-, except for electricity produced from waste gases where the whole amount of CO2 shall be included as free allocation." Or. en 20151029&from=EN)
Amendment 352 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a (c) paragraph (5) is replaced by the following text:
Article 10 a (c) paragraph (5) is replaced by the following text:
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, free allocationsit shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform mannerwith allowances in accordance with paragraph 7.
Amendment 361 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Directive 2003/29 CE
Article 10 a, paragraph 6
Article 10 a, paragraph 6
Amendment 393 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10a - paragraph 7 - first subparagraph
Article 10a - paragraph 7 - first subparagraph
Allowances from the maximum amount referred to Article 10a(5) of this Directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production increases, and for adjusting the maximum level of free allocation laid down in paragraph 5 together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to Article 1(3) of Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).
Amendment 437 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Directive 2003/ 87 EC
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – second subparagraph
Article 10a – paragraph 8 – second subparagraph
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial technologies and processes and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU, energy efficiency savings and innovative renewable energy technologies/concepts that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 6075% of the relevant costs of projects may be supported, out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology deployed.
Amendment 476 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
1. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product exceeds 0.2 from multiplyingwhere their intensity of trade with third countries exceeds 15%, defined as the ratio between the total value of exports to third countries plus the value of imports from third countries and the total market size for the European Economic Area (annual turnover plus total imports from third countries), byand their emission intensity exceeds 5,5, measured in kgCO2 divided by their gross value added (in €), shall be deemed to be at very high risk of carbon leakage. Such sectors and sub-sectors shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 100% of the quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 482 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2
Article 10b – paragraph 2
2. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product from multiplyingwhere their intensity of trade with third countries byexceeds 5% and their emission intensity is above 0.18 may be included in the group referred to in paragraph 1,exceeds 2 shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 70% onf the basis of a qualitative assessment using the following criteria:quantity determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 494 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 - point a
Article 10b – paragraph 2 - point a
Amendment 497 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 498 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87 EC
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 513 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. A revision of the sectors concerned by the carbon leakage criteria should be realised in 2025.
Amendment 536 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10b
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. A border adjustment mechanism is put in place by the 1st January 2021 in conformity with international trade rules and in particular WTO rules to create a level playing field between European producers under ETS and extra- European producers for imports as well as for exports ; this border adjustment mechanism is applicable only for products and goods concerned by the ETS and with countries which have no equivalent and comparable system aiming at giving a price to CO2; for that very reason it's a temporary measure designed to vanish when a global CO2 price is adopted. The Commission should integrate the climate change policy and the ETS in particular in its negotiations of free trade agreements with other countries. The Commission has to engage discussions with others countries to articulate the ETS with other systems which give a price to CO2 with the target to make them compatible in order to create a level playing field.
Amendment 544 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 1
Article 10 c – paragraph 1
1. By derogation from Article 10a(1) to (5), Member States which had in 2013 a GDP per capita in € at market prices below 60% of the Union average may give a transitional free allocation to installations for electricity and heat production (including CHP) for the modernisation of the energy sector.
Amendment 562 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 10 c
Paragraph 2 (b)
(b) ensure that only projects which contribute to the diversification of their energy mix and sources of supply, the necessary restructuring, environmental upgrading and retrofitting of the infrastructure, clean technologies and modernisation of the energy production, transmission and distribution sectors, as well as energy efficiency and energy storage are eligible to bid;
Amendment 590 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph
Article 10 c – paragraph 2 – third subparagraph
Where investments with a value of less than €1EUR 20 million are supported with free allocation, the Member State shall select projects based on objective and transparent criteria. The results of this selection process shall be published for public comment. On this basis, the Member State concerned shall establish and submit a list of investments and a list of investments shall be submitted to the Commission by 30 June 2019.
Amendment 600 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 c – paragraph 3
Article 10 c – paragraph 3
3. The value of the intended investments shall at least equal the market value of the free allocation, while taking into account the need to limit directly linked price increases. The market value shall be the average of the price of allowances on the common auction platform in the preceding calendar year. As a minimum, 75% of the relevant costs of investments may be covered.
Amendment 625 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
The investments supported shall be proposed by beneficiary Member States and be consistent with the aims and criteria of this Directive and of the European Fund for Strategic Investments, as well as with the global EU energy and climate goals for 2030 and 2050.
Amendment 640 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 2
2. The fund shall also finance small- scale investment projects in the modernisation of energy systems and energy efficiency. To this end, the investment board shall developbeneficiary Member States shall develop national rules, guidelines and investment selection criteria specific to such projects in line with the objectives of the Fund and with the criteria set in paragraph 1 of this Article, while taking due account of the opinion of the advisory board referred to in paragraph 4.
Amendment 651 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 3
3. The funds shall be distributedEIB is responsible for the monetisation in equal volume each year of the 2% allowances referred to in Article 10. The EIB should define the monetisation calendar in consultation with the beneficiary Member States. The funds shall be distributed among the beneficiary Member States based on a combination of a 50% share of verified emissions and a 50% share of GDP criteria, leading to the distribution set out in Annex IIb.
Amendment 659 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
The fund shall be governed by an investment boardbeneficiary Member States shall be responsible for the governance of the Fund. They shall be assisted by and a management committeedvisory board, which shall be composed of representatives from the beneficiary Member States, the Commission, the EIB and, three representativeexperts selected by the other Member States for a period of 5 years. The investment board shall be responsible to determine an Union-level investment policy, appropriat and three individuals from interested parties (industrial federations, trade unions and NGOs) without voting rights. The advisory board shall take financing instruments and investment selection criteria. The management committo account Member States circumstances and specificities and shall guarantee procedural transparency and accountability of the selection process. The beneficiary Member Statees shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund.
Amendment 668 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
A new subparagraph is inserted: The selection of the eligible projects shall be made by the beneficiary Member States. This selection process and the list of ranked projects both selected and not, shall be public. The whole process shall abide by the criteria set in this Directive and take due account of the advisory board's opinion.
Amendment 674 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The investment board shall elect a representative from the Commission as chairman. The investmentchairmanship of the advisory board shall be elected from its members based on a one-year-term rotation model. The advisory board shall strive to take decisions by consensus. If the investmentadvisory board is not able to decide by consensus within a deadline set by the chairman, the investmentadvisory board shall take a decision by simple majority.
Amendment 680 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4
Amendment 693 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 4
If the EIB recommends not financing an investment and provides reasons for this recommendation based on this Directive, a decision shall only be adopted if a majority of two-thirds of all members vote in favour. The Member State in which the investment will take place and the EIB shall not be entitled to cast a vote in this case. For small projects funded through loans provided by a national promotional bank or through grants contributing to the implementation of a national programme serving specific objectives in line with the objectives of the Modernisation Fund, provided that not more than 10% of the Member States' share set out in Annex IIb is used under the programme, the two preceding sentences shall not apply.
Amendment 700 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 5
5. The beneficiary Member States shall report annually to the management committeeadvisory board on investments financed by the fund. The report shall be made public and include:
Amendment 709 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 10 d
Paragraph 6
6. Each year, the management committeeadvisory board shall report to the Commission on experience with the evaluation and selection of investments. The Commission shall review the basis on which projects are selected by 31 December 2024 and, where appropriate, make proposals to the management committeeadvisory board.
Amendment 717 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
(7a) The following Article 10e is inserted: Article 10e Just Transition Fund A Just Transition Fund is created as of 2021 as a complement to the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund; it is funded through the pooling of 2% of the auctioning revenues. The revenues of these auctions would remain at the EU level, with the goal to use them for cushioning the social impact of climate policies in regions which combine a high share of workers in carbon-dependent sectors and a GDP per capita well below the EU-average. These auctioning revenues aimed at just transition can be put to use in different ways: - Creating redeployments and/or mobility cells - Education/Training initiatives to re-skill or upskill workers - Support in job search, including paid time-off to search for jobs - Social protection measures - Subsistence allowances - Business creation - Monitoring and pre-emptive measures to avoid or minimise the negative impact of restructuring process on physical and mental health. The core activities to be financed by a Just Transition Fund being strongly related to the labour market, social partners should be actively involved into the fund management – on the model of the ESF committee – and the participation of local social partners should be a key requirement for projects to get funding.
Amendment 731 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – third subparagraph (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – third subparagraph (new)
(8a) In Article 11, paragraph 1, the following subparagraph is added: 'Member States shall be entitled to take the appropriate measures in order to adjust and reduce the burden produced by the ETS mechanism, if that mechanism would determine an increase in energy prices for European households and industry or create an excessive burden and reduce Union competitiveness.'.
Amendment 741 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – third subparagraph (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – third subparagraph (new)
(12a) In Article 14 (1) a new subparagraph is added: 'By 31 December 2018 the Commission shall adjust existing rules on monitoring and reporting of emissions as defined in Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 in order to remove regulatory barriers to investment in more recent low carbon technologies such as carbon capture and usage (CCU). Such new rules shall be effective for all CCU technologies as of 1 January 2019.'.
Amendment 775 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex III a (new)
Annex III a (new)
Annex III a (new) – Financial compensation measures for indirect emission costs 1. List of sectors and subsectors deemed ex-ante to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs An installation is eligible to financial measures to compensate indirect emissions costs only if it is active in one of the sectors and subsectors deemed to be exposed to a significant risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs. The Commission shall periodically deter- mine and differentiate the relevant sectors based on their trade intensity and their indirect emissions costs 2. Definition of Regional CO2 emission factors in different geographic areas (tCO2/MWh) In the present market design, the marginal cost of the market's marginal supplier (=system marginal cost) sets the market price in each regional market. Regional CO2 emissions factors shall be periodically determined as the weighted average of the CO2 intensity of electricity produced from fossil fuels in different geographic areas for one or more Member States based on Eurostat electricity generation data for the three most recent calendar years available. 3. Financial compensation measures per eligible installation The financial compensation measures payable per installation for the manufacture of products for eligible sectors and subsectors shall be calculated according to the following formula: Applicable regional CO2 emission factor (per geographic area)* daily average CO2 price (Dec one-year EUA forward) * electricity efficiency benchmarks (per product unit) * yearly output This formula defines the maximal compensation accessible per site, combining the common compensation from EU and any additional national support.
Amendment 7 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes the adoption of the new Communication on EU Forestry Strategy, as it provides a framework for coordinated action from Member States in promoting sustainable management of forests and in fulfilling their multifunctional role from economic, social and environmental point of view;
Amendment 17 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The implementation of the new forestry strategy should compensate the absence of specific provisions on forest policy in the EU Treaty while respecting Member States competences in this field and should ensure coordinated positions between EU and Member States policies on the issues related to the forestry sector at international level;
Amendment 59 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to support the delivery of harmonized data on the multifunctional role of forests and forest resources, by encouraging the establishment of an European forest information system based on national data and its integration into an European data platform;
Amendment 76 #
Amendment 77 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that concrete initiatives to strengthen resource efficiency and resource management within SMEs are crucial in order to both save costs and generate new resource streams; welcomes the fact that 93 % of EU SMEs are already taking steps to become more resource efficient2c; reminds the Commission however, that more than half of SMEs report meeting difficulties in implementing these measures due to complex legal or administrative procedures2d; calls therefore on the Commission and member states to address this issue through better regulation and guidance for SMEs; __________________ 2c Flash Eurobarometer 381 2d Flash Eurobarometer 381
Amendment 78 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is of the opinion that industrial symbioses should be promoted, especially with a view to enhancing resource efficiency on the basis that a waste product in one sector can be a valuable resource in another; welcomes in this regard the Commission's focus on symbioses and clusters and encourages the Commission to come forward with concrete initiatives to facilitate cross- sectoral cooperation and resource management; stresses that micro- enterprises and start-ups should be afforded access to such clusters and industrial symbioses;
Amendment 79 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds the Commission of the need to focus on resource efficiency and waste management especially within the construction and demolition sectors; believes that an environmentally and public health conscious approach to recycling construction and demolition waste should be the target of particular attention from the Commission; points out the huge discrepancies in recycling rates for construction and demolition waste within the European Union, with some member states reporting recycling rates of more than 90 % whilst the EU average lies at just below 50 %;
Amendment 80 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reminds the Commission that SMEs within all business sectors may benefit from resource efficiency and management initiatives; calls on the Commission to establish a framework for knowledge management and information sharing between SMEs across sectors and across member state borders;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Stresses that also micro-enterprises and start-ups should be afforded help and guidance in moving towards sustainable green growth; calls on the Commission to ensure that these businesses will be adequately covered by new initiatives focused on green growth opportunities for SMEs;
Amendment 24 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25
Citation 25
– having regard to the future proposal on the Energy Union, due in the first quarter of 2015 that is set out in the new Commission Work Programme,
Amendment 39 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 61 % of gas consumedall imported gas in the European Union is used infor the heating of buildings and 75% of these are residential buildings; whereas any interruptions in gas supply leading to inadequate heating puts at risk the health and wellbeing of a large proportion of EU citizens;
Amendment 82 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
L. whereas at their summit on 24 October 2014 the Heads of State and Government agreed on a binding renewable energy target at EU level for 2030 of at least 27 % and an indicative target at EU level of at least 27 % energy efficiency improvement, having in mind an EU level of 30% and targeting specially those sectors in which biggest savings could be reaped, and also endorsed a binding EU target of a reduction of at least 40 % in domestic greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990;
Amendment 87 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. Whereas these targets are minimum levels and are to be reviewed after the Conference of the Parties 21 in Paris 2015,
Amendment 90 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. Whereas the Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has publicly stated in the mission letter to Commissioners Cañete and Šefčovič that a binding 30% objective for energy efficiency by 2030 is the minimum for the EU to be credible,
Amendment 92 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Recital L c (new)
Lc. whereas the European Parliament has twice called for a binding EU energy efficiency target of 40%, in line with the Fraunhofer Institute research findings on the overall cost-effective potential for energy efficiency improvement.
Amendment 94 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L d (new)
Recital L d (new)
Ld. whereas Commission President Juncker's political priorities for the next European Commission of 15 July 2014 included the commitment to make Europe's energy union the world number one in renewable energies
Amendment 99 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas better interconnection levels for electricity and gas will increase energy security, contribute to a higher integration of renewable energies, foster price convergence and increase benefits for consumers, while balancing supply and demand between the Member States;
Amendment 114 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. whereas an energy security strategy must include actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies and routes;
Amendment 115 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
O. wWhereas an energy security strategy must include a framework of actions to moderate energy demand and equally effective actions to overcome major and imminent disruptions, as well as solidarity and coordination mechanisms to protect and strengthen energy generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure and interconnectors; whereas this infrastructure must be capable of handling variable renewables, as well as essential baseload power, in a cost-effective way and be built into a fully integrated and well-functioning internal energy market that includes a market for moderating energy demand, as an essential part of an Energy Union with diversified external supplies;
Amendment 156 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In order to Complete the internal energy market we have to ensure that interconnectivity objectives are met by 2020 by benchmarking and ensuring financing for the European Projects of Common Interest increasing the EU's 2030 interconnectivity target to 15%.
Amendment 158 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Highlights that the Energy Union should substantially improve Member States' interconnections and cooperation in order to create a sustainable energy system based substantially on renewable sources, which will provide clean, secure and affordable energy for European citizens;
Amendment 169 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, development of renewable energy distribution networks, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 177 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the importance for strengthening energy independence of short-term measures such as storage of gas, development of reverse gas flow infrastructure, support of new projects, which enable maximum use of existing infrastructure, preparation of regional security of supply plans, and more effective use of the opportunities to import liquefied natural gas in those Member States which are exclusively dependent on one single supplier of natural gas; points out that there is a vital need for cooperation between the Commission, Member States, neighbouring countries, regulatory bodies, ACER, transmission system operators and gas suppliers;
Amendment 197 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that the energy economy should not be done by reducing the production at European level neither by delocalising the European industry.
Amendment 205 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Emphasizes that the Energy Union for Europe must provide a long-term vision for an efficient, sustainable, cost- effective, flexible and secure energy system to the benefit of Europe´s citizens and economies; stresses that this long- term vision is provided by the 'Roadmap for moving to a competitive low-carbon economy in 2050'with decarbonisation goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95%;
Amendment 217 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that the moderareduction of energy demand through energy efficiency is triply crucial on many grounds, impacting positively on the EU’s energy security, competitiveness and sustainability; underlines that the European Union should promote a long-term strategy of energy reduction
Amendment 222 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Stresses that a long-term strategy for reduction of energy demand should be further promoted as one of the most cost- effective ways of improving the EU´s energy security; recognizes the positive role efficiency and renewables legislation has in driving the reduction of energy use and supporting the development of clean, sustainable and secure forms of energy;
Amendment 235 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the EU is not yet on track to meet its commitmentarget of saving 20 % of energy (371 Mtoe) by 2020, and that over one third of reduced energy consumption is actually attributable to lower levels of economic activity;
Amendment 240 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovation of buildings, at the same cost-efficiency ratio, in order to reduce energy demand while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 251 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that energy demand in the building sector is responsible for about 40 % of energy consumption in the EU and a third of natural gas use, and that it is therefore necessary to speed up renovationincrease both the depth and the rate of buildings renovation in order to reduce energy demand and switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources while encouraging greater involvement of the European Investment Bank and promoting energy services for which EU funds can complement national financing schemes;
Amendment 254 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that 85% of the energy consumption within a building is required for space heating and domestic hot water and that it is therefore necessary to accelerate the modernisation of old and inefficient heating systems in Europe in order to deliver at least 20% energy efficiency gains with available technologies, including renewable heating systems;
Amendment 256 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Given the absence of adequate industry investment in energy efficiency, as reported in Member State National Energy Efficiency Action Plans (NEEAPs), asks the Commission to propose and incentivise national obligations for larger enterprises to carry out the most economical recommendations from their mandatory energy audits;
Amendment 277 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that improved vehicle performance standards and fuel efficiency are crucial for both reducing EU oil dependency and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and therefore calls on the Commission to continue and accelerate its efforts in this fieldpropose new car and van CO2 standards after 2020, as well as to set similar standards for other vehicles, such as trucks and buses; notes, however, that the long term solution for cutting transport emissions and ensuring energy demand reduction and diversification of supply is in alternative fuels, especially in electrification with renewable electricity;
Amendment 284 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Member States to be ambitious in implementing EU energy efficiency legislation, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; warns, however, that short- term measures to moderate demand must be carefully planned in order to ensure that any emergency actions are fully integrated and consistent, inter alia, with the deeper and longer-term building renovation and industrial energy efficiency measures necessary to secure European energy security in the long term;
Amendment 301 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to updateregarding the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; calls on the Commission to come up with a proposal for revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive and of Energy performance of the Buildings Directive; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting;
Amendment 306 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency Directive in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integr; believes that a binding EU 2030 energy efficiency target of 40 % to be implemented by means of individual national ptart of the annual European semester reportinggets is the most cost-efficient way to reduce Europe's energy dependency while at the same time protecting industry and households from rising energy bills;
Amendment 312 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and to carry out a limited review of the Energy Efficiency(EPBD) and to enforce the energy efficiency acquis rigorously and immediately; calls on the Commission to carry out a review of the Energy Efficiency and Energy Performance of Buildings Directives in order to update the provisions relevant to the indicative 2030 energy efficiency improvement target of at least 27 %; believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting; target and refocus its priorities towards helping vulnerable consumers and tackling energy poverty, believes that the most effective way to do this is by strengthening Article 4 of the Energy Efficiency Directive, believes that measurement and verification of energy efficiency improvements should be an integral part of the annual European semester reporting; recalls that the EPBD sets the principle of nearly zero-energy buildings, based on high energy performance thanks to their homogenously-insulated envelope.
Amendment 320 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Deplores the lack of ambition on energy efficiency shown by the European Council in their October 2014 summit, in setting a non-binding target of just 27% with no individual targets for Member States. Calls for this decision to be revised significantly upwards as soon as possible and made mandatory;
Amendment 324 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the importance of integrating the planning of energy demand and supply, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over- dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs; calls for the proposed Energy Union to adopt the principle of 'savings first' whereby measures to moderate energy demand must be considered, and if cost-effective, taken, ahead of any measures to increase supply, and for future PCIs to feature integrated projects where energy demand-reduction and energy supply infrastructure are planned jointly;
Amendment 327 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes the importance of integrating the plannforecasting of energy demand and supply, in order to achieve cost-optimal security of supply and avoid unnecessary or over- dimensioned infrastructure investments and stranded costs;
Amendment 339 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that investment to moderate energy demand, especially in buildings, is a significant contribution to energy security, while stimulating economic growth and job creation at the same time, and that this should be taken into account when considering financial allocations; proposes that investment to moderate energy demand be categorised and evaluated as infrastructure investment on a par with investment to the energy supply networks and capacities, thus making it eligible for equal financing conditions;
Amendment 341 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to consider starting an awareness-raising campaign for European citizens on how to reduce energy consumption in households with easy and cost-efficient methods highlighting the possible savings on their energy bills; calls on the Commission to consider declaring 2016 the European year of Energy Savings
Amendment 354 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses that the EU should develop an action plan and further promote a long- term strategy for deiveloping indigenous energy sources should be further promoted in the EUrsifying energy supply through the development of indigenous energy sources;
Amendment 365 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Emphasises that European technologies in the energy sector are of utmost importance for energy security as they contribute to maintaining strategic industrial facilities, know-how and competences; recalls that, as the EU seeks to develop domestic resources and transitions towards a low-carbon economy, concrete actions must be taken to develop European technological leadership in low-carbon technologies in key sectors where the EU has or can develop a global advantage.
Amendment 373 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises that it is essential to increase the participation of European industry and technology in the entire energy production chain, which includes not only raw materials but also generation, storage, transportation and distribution, since these are crucial elements for decreasing the EU’s dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 390 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that all low-carbony energy source thats might contribute to energy security in the Union and should be taken into account and developed in full compliance with environmental requirements; calls on the Commission to assess the implementation of Directive 2009/28/EC and, in line with its Article 13 (4), the possibility to make mandatory minimum requirements for renewables in new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations;
Amendment 442 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at leastis essential, taking into consideration energy costs; expresses disappointment at the business as usual target of 27 % byfor 2030 is essentiand deeply regrets the deletion of national, taking into consideration energy costsrgets; calls on the European Commission to ensure that the 2030 renewable energy target is implemented through indicative national targets to ensure proper enforcement and Member States' accountability; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions as well as flexible generation technologies for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 473 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that a more decentralised energy system, with power sources being placed closer to the point of usage reduces transmission and distribution losses, diminishes the risk of attacking vulnerable infrastructure and simultaneously provides local business opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises; calls on the Commission and the Member States, therefore, to facilitate further development of local renewable energy sources and of local distribution networks;
Amendment 480 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Calls on the Commission to submit an analysis of how stable sources of renewable energy such as hydropower, in particular pump storage facilities, sustainable biomass or geothermal power can complement variable renewable sources to increase the stability of the power sector;
Amendment 482 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Calls on the European Commission to bring forward proposals to revise Regulation (EU) 994/2010 on security of gas supply in such a way that Member States are required to establish a strategy to promote the switch, including in district heating, from gas to renewable energy sources such as geothermal, biomass, and solar thermal;
Amendment 497 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosterstrengthens the leadership of European industry, creates jobs and contributes to the main EU energy and climate policy goals, including security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption particular the EU targets regarding GHG emissions, renewable energy resources and energy efficiency;
Amendment 501 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that effective use of research and technological innovations fosters the leadership of European industry and contributes to the main EU energy policy goals, including reduction of energy demand, security of supply, competitiveness and sustainable development of energy production, transportation and consumption;
Amendment 530 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions must not undermine the EU economy’s global competitiveness of the EU's economy or that of its individual Member States; considers, therefore, that a complex approach to climate change and competitiveness is needed;
Amendment 536 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy,adopt a pragmatic and positive approach to State aid related to new financing schemes applicable to long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies; Calls ofn the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well asCommission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low- carbon economy, of the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries; Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to urgently define new instruments and financial products adapted to the specifics of long-term investments in low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 547 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to make full use, for the purposes of increased energy security and the transition to a low-carbon economy, of the possibilities allowed for financing energy projects through state aid, as well as the financial instruments available through the European Regional Development Fund, Connecting Europe facility, Horizon 2020, the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument, and the investment facilities of the European Investment Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and public and private intermediaries;
Amendment 558 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Acknowledges that in orderWhile it is already possible, with existing technologies, to reduce energy dependence, diversify and consolidate supply options, optimise energy network infrastructure and increase energy efficiency in the medium and long term, it is necessarywill be helpful to develop new energy technologies, using funds from the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation;
Amendment 575 #
2014/2153(INI)
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 Unionell-designed and open capacity markets coordinated at the regional level; demands that the Commission act decisively against all instances of anti-competitive behaviour and barriers to market entry and exit;
Amendment 598 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Believes that one of the most important factors of the completion of a transparent, well- functioning and fully integrated gas and electricity market isare the full implementation of the Third Energy Package and the development of the needed energy infrastructures, including cross-border interconnections;
Amendment 602 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Considers that the ACER agency is key to ensuring such implementation and to avoiding market abuse in wholesale energy markets and therefore regrets that to date despite its increased tasks and responsibilities there has not been a commensurate increase in resources, in particular staffing.
Amendment 612 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Acknowledges that a more integrated energy system could enhance crossborder solidarity during times of external energy supply shocks; calls on the Commission to ensure that energy generation and, transmission and distribution, as well as energy demand management, can operate as a functional elements of the EU internal market across national borders without undue restrictions;
Amendment 621 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030 and asks for the establishment of gas interconnection targets too; points out that the European Parliament has underlined the need for these targets to be binding;
Amendment 627 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’'s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; calls on the Commission to propose a concrete action plan to meet these targets;
Amendment 628 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the European Council’s proposal for a minimum level of electricity interconnection between Member States of 10 % by 2020 and 15 % by 2030; calls on the Commission to propose a concrete Action Plan to meet these targets.
Amendment 640 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises that acceleration of the implementation of strategic infrastructure projects is highly necessary, and therefore encourages the Commission to participate more actively in this process; stresses that infrastructure includes both energy demand and energy supply investments, and that first priority must be given to investment in energy savings, as the least- cost option;
Amendment 669 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Emphasises the need to optimise the use of energy infrastructures that are already built in order to reduce investment costs; calls on Member states to increase their interconnection capacity to achieve, at least, an optimal level of integration of the EU energy market and to adapt their national networks for the increments of interconnection capacity to be effective.
Amendment 678 #
2014/2153(INI)
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; invites the Commission to present a communication on energy poverty in Europe, accompanied by an action plan to fight against it; believes that the communication should contain a definition of energy poverty and develop national indicators in order to measure the incidence and evolution of energy poverty in the Union, as well as the efficacy of the measures to be undertaken;
Amendment 681 #
2014/2153(INI)
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, by undertaking efficiency improvements and sustainable energy investment, particularly in buildings, would enable many households to escape energy poverty, which affected one in four EU citizens - 124 million people - in 2012;
Amendment 683 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. calls on the European Commission to present an action plan to fight against energy poverty which should be implemented by coordinated action plans in the Member States and the exchange of best practices; calls on the European Commission to revise regulation 994/2010 on the security of gas supply in view to present a common definition of "protected customers" to whom gas providers must secure supplies in case of supply disruption for at least 30 days of high demand
Amendment 687 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Considers that the need for energy security represents an opportunity to tackle energy poverty, and requests a Commission action plan to identify key actions to be taken;
Amendment 689 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Emphasises that the EU is home to a strong industrial base in low-carbon energy technologies, such as renewables and nuclear, which can contribute to improved energy security of the EU and its neighbours by reducing external dependence on a single supplier;
Amendment 709 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39a. Calls on the European Commission to give clear priority to the realisation of a fully integrated EU gas market without energy islands (using new interconnectors, reverse flows, etc.); reminds the European Commission that a large share of LNG import terminals in the EU remains underutilised;
Amendment 725 #
2014/2153(INI)
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 further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the interconnection of existing gas hub in Slovakia with constructed gas pipelines in Bulgaria and Romania the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub;
Amendment 769 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
43a. Calls for a detailed evaluation of the scope, value and modalities of establishing common strategic gas reserves and significantly increasing reverse flow capacity in order to deal with supply-side shocks and ensure that gas can be effectively dispatched to where it is needed in the event of a crisis, with particular emphasis on solidarity between Member States. In formulating such proposals, the results of the current energy stress tests should be taken into account;
Amendment 791 #
2014/2153(INI)
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, the development of the needed infrastructure, including energy interconnections, and the existence of a strong external dimension for an EU energy policy that is based on close coordination of positions and speaking with one voice with third countries;
Amendment 6 #
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 extremely low rates of disbursement of financial engineering instruments to final recipients in 2013; stresses the importance of preventive measures to reduce errors and the need to simplify and diminish the administrative workload, so long as this does not affect the quality of the controls;
Amendment 34 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Heading and subheading after recital E
Heading and subheading after recital E
Amendment 35 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Draws attention to differences in control criteria and proposes that consideration be given to ways of harmonising controls, so as to focus on results.
Amendment 36 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 37 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines the need in future to consider and assess project results, investment returns and real added value for the economy, employment and regional development.
Amendment 43 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
Paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 46 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1– indent 2
Paragraph 1– indent 2
Amendment 49 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
Amendment 52 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1– indent 4
Paragraph 1– indent 4
Amendment 145 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading after paragraph 35
Subheading after paragraph 35
Amendment 151 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Points out that according to the figures provided in the 2013 annual activity report of DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion the risk of error as a weighted average of the estimation for each operational programme supported by the European Social Fund is below 1% in Austria and Denmark (0,8%), Bulgaria and Poland (0,6%, Estonia (0,4%, Finland (0,1%, Hungary and Malta (0,9%); and this percentage is 5% or more in Romania (6,6%), UK (8,8%) and Belgium (9,3%);
Amendment 154 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Points out that according to the figures provided byin the Court of AudiAnnexes to the 2013 annual activity report of DG AGRI the adjusted residual risk of error for each sector is as regards the amounts and percentage of funds afollows: - Market measures: below 1% in Belgium (0,92%), Bulgaria (0,91%) Hungary (0,41%); Ireland (0,90%); Luxembourg (0,85%); Latvia (0,65%); Romania (0,95%) and Slovakia (0,08%); it risk as to the European Agricultural Guarantee Funds and the European Agricultural Funds for Regionbove 5% in Austria (8,57%); the Czech Republic (14,48%); Spain (10,89%); France(6,37%); Netherlands (19,40%); Poland (19,05%) and UK (20,21%); - Direct payments: below 1% in Belgium (014%); the Czech Republic (0,39%); Germany (0,63%); Estonia (0,94%); Malta (0,03%); Poland (0,97%)Sweden (0,41%) and Slovenia (0,85%); it is above 5% in Greece (5,17%); - Rural Ddevelopment (source data included in the 2013 annual activity report of DG Agricultural and Rural Development) Romania, Bulgaria an Portugal have the highest error rates; : in no one Member States the adjusted residual error rate in below 1 % and only in Germany, Estonia and Malta it is under 2%; it is above 5 % in Bulgaria (14,36%); Denmark (6,60%); France (7,26%); Greece (12,37%); Italy (5,10%); Luxembourg (6,31%); Netherlands (5,77%); Portugal (7,87%); Romania (11,43%); Sweden (5,04%);
Amendment 278 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 114
Paragraph 114
Amendment 327 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 134
Paragraph 134
134. Regrets that faulty first-level-checks by national management and control systems remained a prime source of error; has therefore the impression that Member States seem to be less scrupulous when spending Union funds compared to the way they spend their national budget; notes that the following programmes showed particular systemic weaknesses: Poland, Spain (Castilla y Leon), Romania, Portugal, Italy (Sicily), Germany (Bund), Germany (Thüringen), Czech Republic and Hungary; notes that in addition, thematic Commission audits revealed weaknesses in the management and control sysNotes the Court's observations about the main risks to regularity of spending in this policy area, such as the risks related to the intangible nature of investments in human capital, the diversity of the activities and the involvement of multiple, often small-scale partners, in the implementation of projects; welcomes the use of simplified cost options which reduce the administrative burden on the beneficiaries and are less prone to errors being made by Member States; asks the Commission to encourage Member Statems of the operational programmes for Ireland (Human Investment Capital), Slovakia (education) and Spain (Comunidad Valenciana)not to apply more demanding rules to ESF projects than to nationally funded projects;
Amendment 413 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 172 a (new)
Paragraph 172 a (new)
172a. Observes that first-time applicants, particularly SMEs, are with a largely unknown risk/error profile; Calls on the Commission not to undermine the efforts made to encourage these participants to participate in the programme, by systematically increasing the level of control or administrative burden on them;
Amendment 414 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 172 b (new)
Paragraph 172 b (new)
172b. Calls on the Commission to increase the awareness of auditors for fulfilling their role.
Amendment 67 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. Through the ISA2 Programme, the Union shall identifysupport and promote the identification, createion and operateion of interoperability solutions implementing Union policies. These solutions shall subsequently be provided for unlimited use to other Union institutions and bodies, and to national, regional and local public administrations, thus facilitating cross- border or cross-sector interaction between them.
Amendment 76 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the identification of legislation gaps, at Union and national level, that hamper interoperability between European public administrations;
Amendment 83 #
2014/0185(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
In addition, the ISA2 Programme may act as a ‘solution incubator’, piloting new interoperability solutions, and as a ’solution bridge’, operadeveloping or supporting existing interoperability solutions.