16 Amendments of Peter KOUROUMBASHEV related to 2017/2052(INI)
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. In addition, highlights the importance for ensuring better access to markets and funding for SMEs; emphasises the importance of continued funding for SME-related programmes, such as the SME instrument and COSME, without impediments on other programs, to further enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of SMEs in the European Union;
Amendment 42 #
3. Considers that the next multiannual financial framework (MFF) should allow for adequate EU funding, including structural and investment funds, for projects which contribute, in particular, to the completion of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) core network and its corridors; reiterates that financial instruments cannot replace grants for TEN- T projects, as only grants can maximisze output on the ground; Encourages the Commission to support existing funding for electric vehicles infrastructure deployment and to allocate such funds to both, TEN-T core networks and urban and near-urban areas; considers, furthermore, that better coordination of EU instruments related to transport, including blending of grants and innovative financial instruments, can facilitate project implementation and catalysze private financing;
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that the next MFF period should make provision for adequatesufficient EU funding, including structural and investment funds, in order to deepen the integrat order to deepen the integration of the EU energy market and to ensure the decarbonisation of the European economy in order to accomplish the goals of the Energy Union ofand the EU energy market, especiallyuropean climate goals; states that funds should be secured for key energy infrastructure projects such as projects of common interest (PCIs) with a special emphasis on the renewable energy; reiterates its position that energy efficiency, emissions saving, renewables and smart and modern infrastructure should be the backbone of the energy union and thus should be prioritised in the next MFF;
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the Commission's and the European Investment Bank’s intention to set up a Cleaner Transport Facility to support the deployment of alternative energy transport solutions, as well as the role of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) in mobilising private investments in this field and further initiatives such as the Europe-wide electromobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Notes the major efforts being made under the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and development programme to support the decarbonisation of transport; calls on the Commission, in future, to focus the available funding more clearly on interconnected strategic priorities, such as electromobility, electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles charging infrastructure and integrated urban transport with particular attention to all pollutants
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. 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;
Amendment 77 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that an upgraded and more effective Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which covers all modes of transport, including road infrastructure, and focuses on interconnections, is necessary; stresses that an inter-institutional agreement on CEF should be approved as soon as possible in order to communicate positive market signals to infrastructural investments that will reach the highest financial needs in the period 2020-2027.
Amendment 88 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. 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 107 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. 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 109 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. 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 122 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that synergies with Horizon 2020 and other funding initiatives should be increased to strengthen the research and innovation capacity building for low performing regions in the EU;
Amendment 123 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. 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 electro mobility initiative and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking;
Amendment 126 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls for an upgraded EFSI that would make it possible to bridge the gap between research and the market and would focus on boosting market innovation, while ensuring additionality; reminds that this should not entangle negative financial impacts on other programs, but that fresh money should be used to finance the upgrade; furthermore stresses that in order to ensure that the EFSI fulfils its purpose, substantial funds should be allocated for energy efficiency projects; recalls that these investments hold huge potential for the creation of jobs and growth;
Amendment 136 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the performance of its energy-related financial instruments and funds and to improve the instruments if specific gridlocks, incoherencies or ameliorations are identified;
Amendment 172 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls for sufficient funding for the agencies under ITRE-remit to ensure their capacity to fulfil their tasks adequately;
Amendment 178 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12 b (new)
Paragraph 12 b (new)
12b. Notes that the next MFF will need to consider the UK’s departure from the EU and its implications for the EU budget; expresses the wish that EU programs under ITRE-remit can continue unimpeded.